Thamel gives some names

[wfschrec]

Why would he come from UCLA to Syracuse?

Originally from NH and is part of the old NH mafia. His roots are out in the NE.

 

[wfschrec]

Good lord

His first name is Blotto that should explain it

 

[Blotto Otto]

Originally from NH and is part of the old NH mafia. His roots are out in the NE.

Yep

 

[SU91]

That’s wonderful news. imo would be a terrible hire.

Why?

 

[wfschrec]

Why?

Rees was run out of ND he isn’t all that good. Offenses and specifically the QBs were poorly coached, play calling was awful and he isn’t considered by hold overs at ND to be a good recruiter. Other than that what’s not to love?

 

[mark79]

Bronco would be very interesting but im not sure we should try to make what didnt work at UVA work here

Bronco was turning the uva program around when he left and the leadership begged him to stay. He left football for personal reasons not because “it didn’t work”.

Not saying he would be ready to come back to football or even if Syracuse would make sense. But he’s an excellent coach and also a very well-liked person in Charlottesville. Everyone here was totally shocked when he resigned.
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[Zelda Zonk]

Why would he come from UCLA to Syracuse?

Originally from NH and is part of the old NH mafia. His roots are out in the NE.

My ’roots’ are in the NE, but you’d have to extradite me to get me to leave LA for Syracuse.

 

[Willy75]

My guess is Wildhack has his top three and they have been contacted before today. Probably been setting this up since at least the BC game.

Already mentioned somewhere but the demotion of Sean Lewis at Colorado now becomes more interesting in light of Dino's departure.

 

[swish7]

If Doug has a binder, I'm in.

A binder and a dream...

 

[SU91]

Rees was run out of ND he isn’t all that good. Offenses and specifically the QBs were poorly coached, play calling was awful and he isn’t considered by hold overs at ND to be a good recruiter. Other than that what’s not to love?

He’s the defensive coordinator, right? So, I don’t think he’s calling offensive plays or mentoring QBs. Do you mean his time at Miami? He did build Temple into a winner, so there’s something to be said for that. I don’t know anything about his recruiting.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Good lord

i mean he’s only making 11 mil a year on a 10 year deal with what’s estimated a 75-80 mil buyout? Wildhack isnt serious if he doesn’t call Riley

 

[qdawgg]

If Doug has a binder, I'm in.

Crap, think he left so fast he left it in his office.

 

[swish7]

Just saying, at 4-7, Coach PRiME is looking more, and more available

 

[Whitey23]

With AD Wildhack ESPN connections should we not think Herm Edwards would not be considered ?

Herm isn’t coaching again. I think the NCAA investigation is still open too.

 

[WoadBlue]

If we can get Curt, I’m all in. Disappointed to see no Dan Mullen but eh. Bronco would be interesting.

He would be. He's shown he can win with less talent than most of his foes.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Seems like it’s Tony White, Sean Lewis or Bob Chesney.

 

[SUGIANT]

No Doug M please or Tony White please!! Please for once will Cuse do something right and freaking spend some damn money and get a NAMED COACH!!! 20 years SU 20 FREAKING YEARS!!!

Don’t care about the name, I would like to see a successful coach. Name means little.

 

[SmilinBob]

Seems like it’s Tony White, Sean Lewis or Bob Chesney.

Why not all 3? HC, OC and DC!

 

[wfschrec]

He’s the defensive coordinator, right? So, I don’t think he’s calling offensive plays or mentoring QBs. Do you mean his time at Miami? He did build Temple into a winner, so there’s something to be said for that. I don’t know anything about his recruiting.

No I was talking about Rees being a disaster. I’m not a fan of Golden either but he is in the process of negotiating a new contract with ND to be paid $2-3 million a year so I don’t think he would come unless Cuse offered him $5 mil.

Edit: I see the confusion I was talking about Rees and Golden at two different points.

 

[swish7]

Seems like it’s Tony White, Sean Lewis or Bob Chesney.

Why is Chesney in this list? Why would we put the fate of SU football into a 4 loss Holy Cross coach?

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Why are some fans so obsessed with the thought of hiring a previous coach that was on SU staff? It would be insane for JW to even consider that option. It's almost like the phrase "I refuse to think outside the box".

Damn. That means Nick Saban is out.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Why is Chesney in this list? Why would we put the fate of SU football into a Holy Cross coach?

I mean he’s done some pretty nice work there, why would you put your faith in anyone? I mean would you rather put your faith in Jim Knowles who is the DC at Ohio St? I certainly wouldn’t. Taking a big risk regardless. You were looking for coach prime?

 

[Jack_Ball]

Seems like it’s Tony White, Sean Lewis or Bob Chesney.

This seems to be the path. Was hoping for proven HC with P5 like Mullen, Bronco, Herman

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Why is Chesney in this list? Why would we put the fate of SU football into a Holy Cross coach?

He’s won everywhere, is only 46, has rebuilt programs, has relationships with high school coaches in our six hour radius recruiting window, is supposed to be an excellent X’s and O’s Coach and well liked by players. Pretty, prettty good. That being said on this list I still think he’s my third choice. I think Tony could be the home run here but need a great plan to address the offense.

 

[GHLF]

My guess is Wildhack has his top three and they have been contacted before today. Probably been setting this up since at least the BC game.

I think that is a guarantee, big picture, you do not fire someone prior to game #12 with a bowl game on the line unless you have targeted specific individuals. Keeping in mind the hope is to have a new coach prior to the portal opening back up, as well as hopefully retaining key players. I so wish Marrone was not a rehash, he, however most certainly is. We need a Northeast guy in my opinion with significant Atlantic, Florida connections. I truly think they know that. I am not a Bronco fan.