What Fran exemplifies, D.A.R.T., speaks to a certain kind of player. Those players play for more than themselves. They play with a purpose, they put the S above themselves. That's why we've not offered certain players that seem like a NEED. Fran will get the right players for this culture and it is about building the program, not just selling out for a highly rated recruit.
The community piece blows my MIND. HOW were they not doing that before? What was the thought process for excluding prior Syracuse football players? Is there an obvious reason I’m missing?
Dino claimed he didn't want any distractions his first year, but then never made any effort after that either. At least that was how I remember it.
Basically what MSOrange just said below. The smoke and mirrors effect was crazy with Dino. He didn’t show up to anything he didn’t have to attend. I mean nothing. He obviously kept practice slammed shut. I think he did this because he really didn’t want anyone to see how bad of a coach he actually was. He may have been a nice guy, but he did some very strange coaching things and he was here for him and him only.
It's about getting the right players who want a culture where everyone works together to win.
More importantly, how long before they switch your handle back?
Wait… it’s reversible?
One thing I think Fran is kind of leaning into in recruiting, that I think would be good for the brand to lean into explicitly with the media is an Us vs. Them, Northeast vs. Southeast mindset. Getting these kids who grew up in the Northeast, went to Southern schools (or rural Northeastern schools, cough penitentiary cough) to play football and didn't like the culture there, the way they were treated there, etc, and convincing them to come to Cuse. Then getting the word out that if you wanted to play with your friends you grew up playing with/against, there was now a Northeastern program that would give you a chance to actually compete.
i never even noticed that lmfao
I was sniped because I replied to one joke. I blame myself really
Your response implies that my statement about McCord and Coach Fran's recruiting ability is known by everyone! Clearly, there are still some questioning the job Coach Fran did this year, which I don't understand. In game decisions, Assistant coach's performance?????... We won 10 games, why is there not just universal celebration!Uh, yeah, no sheet.
Wasnt he married. I never heard a word about his wife and dont think that she was ever involved in anything to do with the program or community. Pure speculation on my point but i dont remember her being involved.
Im not sure it was overnight, there were some growing pains early but he definitely got them to "DART" level the last 3 games
Example of that was how happy Kyle was when Meeks got the yardage he needed for a 1000 yards.
Good point. For a first time head coach (and new staff), he/they did a LOT of things very well this year.
Marrone also banned a former player, but that because Nunes was trying to sell MLM / pyramid schemes. Not sure if Marrone welcomed other alumni.
