Syverud or whoever is responsible for this way this was handled should be fired.

[CNY in Miami]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

 

[HeaterCuse22]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

speculation is a great drug

 

[oldpinepoint]

how do you know the university didn’t do anything you stated? We have never been a dynasty, we were once a very good program. I tend to disagree with just about everything you posted here. I do wish I was in Miami though

 

[721Comstock]

speculation is a great drug

OMG!! That gives me a great idea for a movie screenplay:

SPECULATION BEAR.

the story of the wild hijinks and shenanigans of a bear hopped up on speculation.

 

[MSOrange]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

He had several opportunities to bow out gracefully and didn't take them. Sorry you're upset, but there's still a lot of us that are going to keep being SU fans regardless of who the coach is.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

1. you have no clue what happened/said during these upcoming weeks so please pause your judgement.
2. He was 100% loyal to syracuse and you know what? Syracuse was loyal to him. Not 1 but 2 probs/sanctions on his record. Lot of coaches get fired for a lot less. And you're acting like the man volunteered for 47 years. He was paid millions and millions of dollars.
3. Everyone needs to remember this: No one is bigger than the company/organization etc.
4. What if he was fighting every opportunity Syracuse was offering tooth and nail? What else do you do? Clearly, he didn't want to retire. So the university's cashcow of a program just sits in limbo for another year(s)?
5. Only thing I know for sure is...The athletic department was getting so much heat since January from JB's public comments/performance/attendance down and the lackluster program status. It was getting bad. JW had to do something

 

[Scooch]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

Now tell us how it was awful for the administration to stick with him through two major probations.

Those jerks!

 

[kingtidge]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

The guy who mishandled this WAS fired.

I'll be here all week, tip the pay board and someone check on ed from sodus...

 

[pokercuse08]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

You think they didn't do this? Get real.

 

[MDCuse]

The guy who mishandled this WAS fired.

I'll be here all week, tip the pay board and someone check on ed from sodus...

You beat me to it

 

[Trueblue25]

JB had every opportunity, multiple times, to make this a proper and amicable transition. Every opportunity.

 

[IthacaMatt]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

I think you're pointing a finger at the wrong guy.

 

[baggerbob]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

We all knew it wouldn't end well, JB had many opportunities to leave on a high note and chose not to.
His comments of the past few months led to this.
Accusing others of buying players, and saying he would coach as long as he wanted to.
Not spending the time needed on recruiting, all were reasons for him leaving.
The University has bent over backwards in the last few years to let him stay.
It was time to cut the cord.

 

[xc84]

You could tell at that start of the presser than JB was out of it. He started rambling and it was clear he was distressed. He just didn't know how to handle the situation. Let him deal with it. Give the guy a deserved break and let's move on.

 

[texascpa]

1. you have no clue what happened/said during these upcoming weeks so please pause your judgement.
2. He was 100% loyal to syracuse and you know what? Syracuse was loyal to him. Not 1 but 2 probs/sanctions on his record. Lot of coaches get fired for a lot less. And you're acting like the man volunteered for 47 years. He was paid millions and millions of dollars.
3. Everyone needs to remember this: No one is bigger than the company/organization etc.
4. What if he was fighting every opportunity Syracuse was offering tooth and nail? What else do you do? Clearly, he didn't want to retire. So the university's cashcow of a program just sits in limbo for another year(s)?
5. Only thing I know for sure is...The athletic department was getting so much heat since January from JB's public comments/performance/attendance down and the lackluster program status. It was getting bad. JW had to do something

You forgot that JW announced several years ago that JB would be retiring and then renounced it, effectively shoehorning Hopkins, the heir apparent, into leaving. The administration has done plenty for JB.

 

[OrangePA]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

There is insufficient information to draw this conclusion.

 

[Ringostar57]

Human relations 101

 

[atlanticuse]

Syverud is a clown.
Athletics aside I stopped giving to my endowment the day he took over.

 

[Brooky03]

I’ve learned that I have a real problem with people calling for other people’s jobs.

A basketball coach’s firing wasn’t handled great. Who gives a flying fart, in the grand scheme of things? What? It makes Syracuse look bad? Who cares? Who’s thinking about Syracuse University ever?

 

[kcsu]

It's obvious that they wanted him out, this wasn't decided by the ACC loss to WF. Bring the coach in, let him know what they plan on doing and discuss ways JB could still be a part of the program if that is what he desires.

SU handled this with a total lack of class, he was loyal to this program for 47 years, he had opportunities to leave but never considered them seriously. Built a dynasty of a program in central New York, recruited some amazing talent that brought a lot of joy to the area.

SU's treatment of him at this time is an abomination.

Bull crap

 

[cuseinseattle]

Syverud is a clown.
Athletics aside I stopped giving to my endowment the day he took over.

Georgetown guy

 

[Scooch]

Syverud is a clown.
Athletics aside I stopped giving to my endowment the day he took over.

So you gave during the Cantor regime but stopped for Syverud?

Interesting approach.

 

[SU91]

Syverud is a clown.
Athletics aside I stopped giving to my endowment the day he took over.

Why is he a clown? Interested in your perspective if you’re able to give it in this forum.

 

[Chris02M]

After his foot in mouth moment, with NIL, they really had no choice

 

[atlanticuse]

Why is he a clown? Interested in your perspective if you’re able to give it in this forum.

at least Nancy invited me to her home and hosted events for donors like me.
I guess I'm not good enough for Kent.

Plus the state of our athletics and some other items I'd rather not share here.