Syracuse football won Dino Babers' trust 3 years ago; to keep him, it must do so again

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Trueblue25]

Wildhack’s incredible imo

 

[TheCusian]

Wildhack’s incredible imo

I think this whole thing hinges on Wildhack and his relationship with Babers.

 

[illi3]

I know the PS has had some fair criticism here over the years (some not so fair, too), but Mink is killing it this year.

 

[bballbeadle]

Wildhack says he can find the money. He does not want Babers to go and it sounds like Babers has the goal of making us a national championship contender. Heady stuff!

 

[Deleted member 7047]

Turned down more money from Missouri to come to SU; that says a lot.

 

[Trueblue25]

I think this whole thing hinges on Wildhack and his relationship with Babers.

Absolutely, but it’s nice to have full trust that if someone can get it done it’s Wildhack. That’s where I’m at.

 

[Trueblue25]

I know the PS has had some fair criticism here over the years (some not so fair, too), but Mink is killing it this year.

Beat me to it. He’s on a 6 or so month tear of fantastic pieces.

 

[Scooch]

This great piece is entirely why I’ve taken issue with the frantic “extend him now!!!” posts. John Wildhack knows what the hell he’s doing. He’s more on top of this than anyone here could dream of being. Count your lucky stars that he’s the AD.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

"You know what snow does? It melts."

I love that philosophy. Wildhack isn't going to be held back by things that are out of his staff's control.

 

[UnknownOrange]

Beat me to it. He’s on a 6 or so month tear of fantastic pieces.

He just published the article about the attendance being pro-notre dame on saturday. He's been very good this year but that article belongs in the trash

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That quote about embracing every asset we have.

That means the Dome.

Dino gets what the Dome means.

There's no better place for Dino Babers.

 

[CuseOnly]

I know the PS has had some fair criticism here over the years (some not so fair, too), but Mink is killing it this year.

I agree about Mink and I think Bailey has turned the corner in my eyes as well.

Experience has a way of doing that.

 

[PhatOrange]

I know the PS has had some fair criticism here over the years (some not so fair, too), but Mink is killing it this year.

What's funny is that their tone has changed this year , and it's because Syracuse is good. It's interesting.

 

[NineOneSeven]

I agree about Mink and I think Bailey has turned the corner in my eyes as well.

Experience has a way of doing that.

The infamous corner!

 

[NKR1978]

I have a lot of faith in our administration. I feel pretty good that we'll keep him for at least a few more years. If an Ohio State, USC, Texas, Alabama or Oklahoma ever calls, then I'll worry. But we're not losing him to Maryland or Louisville.

And its just so nice to read that we have a coaching staff that embraces Syracuse. We only heard from the Marrone/Shafer staffs how difficult it was to recruit here. Just whiners. I'm sure Dino feels the same way, but embracing what we have and selling recruits on it is what winners do.

 

[RF2044]

What's funny is that their tone has changed this year , and it's because Syracuse is good. It's interesting.

Agree 100%. Easy to cover the program like Eeyore when the program perpetually stinks.

When we're winning, the enthusiasm ratchets up a notch -- even with the coverage.

 

[PhatOrange]

That quote about embracing every asset we have.

That means the Dome.

Dino gets what the Dome means.

There's no better place for Dino Babers.

I don't even factor in the Dome reno when thinking about the pros for Dino to stay. But man, I can't imagine how awesome it would be for him to be the man at the helm of a "new" Dome. College ball in a small scale pro-stadium. Would be really cool and a lot of fun. He's got to envision this. Dino likes to recite movie quotes - Bull Durham - if you build it they will come.

 

[OrangePA]

Turned down more money from Missouri to come to SU; that says a lot.

I would love to hear why.

Dome stadium?

Stronger football tradition?

Preferable Conference? Easier to compete in ACC?

Easier to recruit to Syracuse University?

Preferable area to live?

Better QB?

Stronger commitment by Syracuse University?

 

[RF2044]

I would love to hear why.

Dome stadium?

Stronger football tradition?

Preferable Conference? Easier to compete in ACC?

Easier to recruit to Syracuse University?

Preferable area to live?

Better QB?

Stronger commitment by Syracuse University?

Read the article.

 

[UnknownOrange]

I don't even factor in the Dome reno when thinking about the pros for Dino to stay. But man, I can't imagine how awesome it would be for him to be the man at the helm of a "new" Dome. College ball in a small scale pro-stadium. Would be really cool and a lot of fun. He's got to envision this. Dino likes to recite movie quotes - Bull Durham - if you build it they will come.

 

[Deleted member 7047]

I don't even factor in the Dome reno when thinking about the pros for Dino to stay. But man, I can't imagine how awesome it would be for him to be the man at the helm of a "new" Dome. College ball in a small scale pro-stadium. Would be really cool and a lot of fun. He's got to envision this. Dino likes to recite movie quotes - Bull Durham - if you build it they will come.

Field of Dreams, not Bull Durham

 

[sufandu]

Good article.

 

[rocfan44]

I don't even factor in the Dome reno when thinking about the pros for Dino to stay. But man, I can't imagine how awesome it would be for him to be the man at the helm of a "new" Dome. College ball in a small scale pro-stadium. Would be really cool and a lot of fun. He's got to envision this. Dino likes to recite movie quotes - Bull Durham - if you build it they will come.

It was Field of Dreams, but we get the point!

 

[RMH44]

I don't even factor in the Dome reno when thinking about the pros for Dino to stay. But man, I can't imagine how awesome it would be for him to be the man at the helm of a "new" Dome. College ball in a small scale pro-stadium. Would be really cool and a lot of fun. He's got to envision this. Dino likes to recite movie quotes - Bull Durham - if you build it they will come.

Give him naming rights...Welcome to the Dino Dome aka The Loud house