Thamel gives some names

[Toga]

I doubt JW would leak to Thamel his list, especially guys who are currently HCs. It would anger the HC in that case. More likely these are agent leaks trying to promote their client.

As that list I would rank them...


Cignetti - not sure he would have interest.
Chesney - bit of a risk jumping from FCS.
Golden - I think he would recruit the Northeast well.
White - I like him but he was part of SU teams that went 13-23. And what about the O?
Candle - would he leave before the MAC CG?
Lewis - good O mind. Not sure if he can recruit or have any D.
Marrone - rather take a chance on Outten at this point.
Mendenhall - being stubborn IMO is a reason to not hire him.
Coen - don't see the draw here. Seems risky.
Austin - no relevant college experience and a D guy.

 

[Toga]

For what it's worth, every recruit in the country now knows who Sean Lewis is.

Sub Prime

 

[Trueblue25]

I get the feeling it will be White for a number of reasons

 

[oldpinepoint]

I get the feeling it will be White for a number of reasons

I get the same feeling

 

[GoSU96]

The second go round NEVER works out. Never go back to an ex.

Not to mention, I can't see Doug having the appetite to recruit, especially with NIL.

Mac Brown says hello.

 

[phil77]

I get the feeling it will be White for a number of reasons

We will find out if those were the right or wrong reasons.

 

[tep624]

I get the feeling it will be White for a number of reasons

Yeah. For better or for worse.

 

[hoopsupstate]

For what it's worth, every recruit in the country now knows who Sean Lewis is.

They also know Sanders and he replaced Lewis.

 

[Bulldog04]

If it’s white I’m fine with it. We know what kind of coach we are getting. I prefer Cig or Chesney but White is fine too bc I think he’s predictable

 

[DPCuse]

Loved Tony White as our DC. Hope I’m wrong but I just can’t get excited about him as our HC if that is the choice.

 

[elimunelson]

I get the same feeling

It has a really bad pr attachment. Dino was so bad he held back his coordinators.

I’m high on chesney but weirdly I’m all in on Marrone if he had the energy to come back and finish the job effectively. He may be watered down at this point but I’m intrigued by 2.0 because he can coach o line and we need that more than anything.

Aside from those two I’d go meatball football with al golden who knows this area well.

 

[GoSU96]

If we are being fair and you put up resumes of all the names mentioned he would be a no brainer.

Other than people being mad that he left his dream job, why not?

There are a lot of people dug in like ticks with the Marrone hate

 

[GoSU96]

Nobody we would want to keep is worth not taking the best potential candidate for the job.

Of course it’s a consideration. This is not a gut and rebuild The next guy needs to improve a couple of positions and figure out how to stay healthy enough to win another game or two.

 

[elimunelson]

There are a lot of people dug in like ticks with the Marrone hate

I love marrone. I have zero animosity towards him as a coach. It’s illogical to hold it against him for taking an NFL HC job. I mean Mac did too. The exit was a bit exotic but who cares.

I have concern about his energy level and if he’d be taking this for a paycheck at this point. We need a guy all in. Not a guy looking for a 4mm per w2

 

[orange_in_VA]

Whoever they hire better have a quarterback they can bring with them. The cupboard is completely bare at Syracuse. Whoever they hire, he better be someone who players in the portal know and want to play for. This roster is devoid of a single, explosive offensive player. I’m not counting on OG coming back. We don’t have anyone on this roster who gets a step and is gone.

This is actually another reason I like Candle. He has a 3 year starter QB who could transfer here for his Senior season. He's a dual threat and is leading the MAC in every passing category. Toledo also has a decent QB and WR commit in their class at the moment I wouldn't mind us grabbing either.

 

[MadNY3]

I love marrone. I have zero animosity towards him as a coach. It’s illogical to hold it against him for taking an NFL HC job. I mean Mac did too. The exit was a bit exotic but who cares.

I have concern about his energy level and if he’d be taking this for a paycheck at this point. We need a guy all in. Not a guy looking for a 4mm per w2

Marrone in a NIL and portal world seems like a disaster. Great on game days, but not equipped for the other parts of the gig.

 

[OrangePA]

Marrone left because his senior QB was graduating and he had no one in the bullpen.

Oh my. And I thought he left because he was offered an NFL head coaching job.

 

[Newhouser]

Both BC and Army are bad football teams that could be beat.

By a Patriot League team?

 

[GoSU96]

Marrone in a NIL and portal world seems like a disaster. Great on game days, but not equipped for the other parts of the gig.

I would think it’s more like the nfl with free agency. Not totally reliant on high schoolers. The school would need to commit to providing resources to support talent acquisition.

 

[McNabb2Brominski]

Ugh - please no Sean Lewis. If Prime thought he was any good, Lewis wouldnt have been demoted. The blind loyalty to SU guys from the past is infuriating

Prime just needed a scapegoat. Lewis was great here when he was the OC.

 

[DilemaCuse]

You might be right about that but I’m a little frustrated by the low ceiling names being tossed out here. Hopefully the AD is making an attempt to contact some bigger names than what I’m seeing. For instance - Lincoln Riley is wearing out his welcome already at USC. Maybe throw that him a big offer. Gotta try

LR has $80 million left on his contract. USC has a Jimbo Fischer sized problem.

 

[CanadianSU]

Lewis > White

simple fact offence is more important than defence in college football.

 

[tep624]

I love marrone. I have zero animosity towards him as a coach. It’s illogical to hold it against him for taking an NFL HC job. I mean Mac did too. The exit was a bit exotic but who cares.

I have concern about his energy level and if he’d be taking this for a paycheck at this point. We need a guy all in. Not a guy looking for a 4mm per w2

It’s just small people being small when it comes to Marrone and still being butthurt about him leaving for a NFL HC job.

My biggest concerns would be his age and desire at this point. What we can’t have is him signing on and 3 years later wanting out for (insert reason).

 

[suloyalfan]

I think Rocky will retire. Guessing Gonzales from New Mexico, he will likely be fired as HC but a very good 3-3-5 DC

Zach Arnette is available!

 

[Orangefizz]

Lewis > White

simple fact offence is more important than defence in college football.

I will be shocked if either is hired. We really need an established head coach who can provide a disciplined environment. I like RichRod, Jeff Monken and Bronco Mendenhall.