Thamel: It’s GMac

[Scooch]

No we don’t need to myth make, but we also don’t need to falsely bring him down. If you don’t know if it’s true, maybe reconsider posting it next time, especially a story from a rival coach.
It’s not weird, it just doesn’t sound consistent with what we know about GMAC. He never played afraid, and that statement is not anywhere near suggesting he is a Marvel super hero.

Afraid is your word. I never suggested he was afraid. Nor did the guy who told me the story.

 

[dwilmont44]

Siena was 180 in KenPom this year.

Syracuse was 87.

 

[rrlbees]

Siena was 180 in KenPom this year.

Syracuse was 87.

how high do you think a low mid major should be? have maac teams been generally much higher?

 

[AZOrange]

Staff and roster. Has to get it right.

And right isn't going to mean either is loaded with former Syracuse and Siena guys.

My biggest fears are playing out right now.

I hear you. But the way I look at it, part of it is righting a wrong that occurred 3 years ago. While Red clearly had seniority most felt the better coach was passed up.

A big part of what’s missing is the coach with fire. A team will always take on the personality of the coach. If he’s weak they will be too. GMAC has always been a winner. He has fire. In some respects his coaching demeanor reminds me more of Coach K than JB. These are all good things.

He has to get his staff right. It’s critical they have fundamentals locked down. And they have to be able to recruit and retain. Can he be a Fran Brown type? TBD.

But I don’t even want to think about a world where SU has to fire GMAC. I cannot even fathom that. So I’m content to watch it play out knowing it has to work. The downside is too unbearable to think about.

This guy took the biggest moment in program history and decided “I’m gonna be the star tonight”. You don’t teach that. It’s in your DNA. And it never goes away. It seeps out everyday in everything a person does.

I’m behind GMAC because he cannot fail. He will not allow it to happen.

 

[Orangezoo]

how high do you think a low mid major should be? have maac teams been generally much higher?

170-200 is the usual for the top 2 -3 teams in the MAAC.

 

[AngryOtto]

The only questions you should be asking about GMAC are: 1) how may season tickets should I buy; and 2) where do I send my check or credit card number for recurring NIL donation. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something special! Thank you.

Are you his agent? I know people are supportive but you seem over the top. I hope Gerry does well for SU because the alternative is going to be bad.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I hear you. But the way I look at it, part of it is righting a wrong that occurred 3 years ago. While Red clearly had seniority most felt the better coach was passed up.

A big part of what’s missing is the coach with fire. A team will always take on the personality of the coach. If he’s weak they will be too. GMAC has always been a winner. He has fire. In some respects his coaching demeanor reminds me more of Coach K than JB. These are all good things.

He has to get his staff right. It’s critical they have fundamentals locked down. And they have to be able to recruit and retain. Can he be a Fran Brown type? TBD.

But I don’t even want to think about a world where SU has to fire GMAC. I cannot even fathom that. So I’m content to watch it play out knowing it has to work. The downside is too unbearable to think about.

This guy took the biggest moment in program history and decided “I’m gonna be the star tonight”. You don’t teach that. It’s in your DNA. And it never goes away. It seeps out everyday in everything a person does.

I’m behind GMAC because he cannot fail. He will not allow it to happen.

Yeah, look, it sounds great but... I need more than that to believe.

I just don't believe it differentiates him enough.

 

[Bulldog04]

I am legitimately impressed by how well you have taken the last three years, given your relationships with the staff. I don't think we've never met but I truly appreciate your contributions to this board.

Wish they were all this nice!
It sucks to see your friends not succeed. All great guys and unfortunately it all comes down to wins and losses. Won’t change my relationship with any of them. But I wanted them to win so badly because they were so easy to support.

 

[Bulldog04]

Can one of our donors demand that his money is contingent on Gerry wearing a suit on the sideline? I’d like to class it up, and purge the memory of Red’s schlubby athleisure look.

It’s literally insane. Covid hit and all of a sudden it was 1/4 zips for every single coach. Did Covid somehow attack people wearing suits ?! Don’t get it. Hate the look.

 

[LpoolNative]

It’s literally insane. Covid hit and all of a sudden it was 1/4 zips for every single coach. Did Covid somehow attack people wearing suits ?! Don’t get it. Hate the look.

It’s an absolute disgrace.

 

[donniesyracuse]

Can one of our donors demand that his money is contingent on Gerry wearing a suit on the sideline? I’d like to class it up, and purge the memory of Red’s schlubby athleisure look.

Let’s get the guy a decent haircut too before it’s too late.

 

[VikesCuse84]

Are you his agent? I know people are supportive but you seem over the top. I hope Gerry does well for SU because the alternative is going to be bad.

I was hopeful for Schertz or one of the other outside hires, but we need Gerry to do well. I’m rooting for him to turn the program back around to what it should be. if he doesn’t the program will be an afterthought in the college basketball world much more so than it is now and we’re already in not a great spot to say the least.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Let’s get the guy a decent haircut too before it’s too late.

I remember when Kirk Heinrich got drafted one of the best jokes was "now that he's making NBA money he can stop going to the barber that cuts hair with an ax."

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Here’s the thing . We hope he is the right hire . The reason there is apprehension is because the recent Boeheim coaching tree is a Forrest of wood rot. Will Gmac be the guy to resurrect ? Maybe . But strictly statistically speaking it is more unlikely than likely. This as opposed to coaches with a longer track record of success against the odds. It’s not necessarily about emotion and “gut” feel. There is a rational aspect to being dubious of the move.