Oklahoma State is famously one of the most difficult P5 programs to recruit to in the country. That’s a widely held view. Ask any college basketball expert. They don’t have much talent right in their backyard and it’s hard to get to Stillwater. it’s off the beaten path and they’re little brother to state flagship Oklahoma. Brad Underwood bolted at the first opportunity he could (Illinois).I feel like you're overselling the difficulty of recruiting down there and OK State's recruiting has arguably declined since Boynton took over. He certainly has competition with Oklahoma and the Texas schools and stuff to deal with but it'll be the same deal recruiting here IMO. Maybe he'd be able to step it up at Syracuse but I don't think that's really something we can take to the bank.
I say this as someone that's pretty interested in him as the potential next coach; just don't think he's a slam dunk by any means.
Most of it goes to football.I'm not either. The deal with Oklahoma State they have one of the most well funded athletic departments out there, T. Boone Pickens estate oil money...was/is their biggest donor for years etc.
This is vastly overstated, at least in terms of basketball. If Gonzaga (lol) and UConn and Nova can compete with the big boys, Syracuse certainly can. I know JB’s steering of the program into the ditch has people depressed, but come on.Yet they STILL have way more money for basketball.
Ignore the SEC rise in hoops at your own peril. Its a different world now. SEC dollars>ACC dollars and that includes basketball too. And is only going to get worse.
And with Boynton they've yet to finish higher than 5th in the Big 12 (which, to be fair, is stacked every year). He's a good defensive coach but that's about it.I'm not either. The deal with Oklahoma State they have one of the most well funded athletic departments out there, T. Boone Pickens estate oil money...was/is their biggest donor for years etc.
I was with you the whole time until the last sentence. God I don’t want that to happenIn my mind there is no doubt this will be Boheim's last year coaching. There are three very important clues. Number one, he did not recruit anybody for this year's class because he could not commit to coaching them the next year. Number two, the Pearl Washington ceremony is a farewell tour kind of thing to do. And lastly announcing the retirement of Gerry McNamara's Jersey, this sets the stage for GMAC being announced next head coach, probably right after the conclusion of this season
Please don’t turn this into another GMAC hate thread.Im so sick of you guys.I was with you the whole time until the last sentence. God I don’t want that to happen
I dunno.In my mind there is no doubt this will be Boheim's last year coaching. There are three very important clues. Number one, he did not recruit anybody for this year's class because he could not commit to coaching them the next year. Number two, the Pearl Washington ceremony is a farewell tour kind of thing to do. And lastly announcing the retirement of Gerry McNamara's Jersey, this sets the stage for GMAC being announced next head coach, probably right after the conclusion of this season
I’ve never seen a GMac Hate thread.Please don’t turn this into another GMAC hate thread.Im so sick of you guys.
Hate,despise,detest the thought of him as the next coach and he’s done nothing to deserve it. Nothing.I’ve never seen a GMac Hate thread.
No one hates GMac. No one.
You gots t’chill.
I kind of agree and Hopkins is my first choice. But there's definitely some "not Gerry" sentiment that I don't understand for a loyal Syracuse guy who has always represented the program well.Hate,despise,detest the thought of him as the next coach and he’s done nothing to deserve it. Nothing.
Based upon zero inside information, that seems like malpractice by the A.D.There is zero chance Oats will even be contacted
He seems, to me, a bit milquetoast. Maybe he would be more impassioned publicly if his role was different.I kind of agree and Hopkins is my first choice. But there's definitely some "not Gerry" sentiment that I don't understand for a loyal Syracuse guy who has always represented the program well.
You're absolutely right. He's hasn't done nearly enough to earn being the next coach.Hate,despise,detest the thought of him as the next coach and he’s done nothing to deserve it. Nothing.
Still believe what you posted Zelda Zonk?You're absolutely right. He's hasn't done nearly enough to earn being the next coach.
He seems, to me, a bit milquetoast.
Underwood could be a guy to make a run at as well.Oklahoma State is famously one of the most difficult P5 programs to recruit to in the country. That’s a widely held view. Ask any college basketball expert. They don’t have much talent right in their backyard and it’s hard to get to Stillwater. it’s off the beaten path and they’re little brother to state flagship Oklahoma. Brad Underwood bolted at the first opportunity he could (Illinois).
That’s an odd perspective.Hate,despise,detest the thought of him as the next coach and he’s done nothing to deserve it. Nothing.
Well, at least I agree with your last sentence.That’s an odd perspective.
He’s done nothing to deserve fans not wanting him to be the next head coach?
He’s also done nothing to deserve being the coach. We can love him an a player and alum, and even respect what he’s done as an assistant, and we can “hate” the idea of giving him the HC position, because we’re adults and can parse and reconcile reasonable, rational opinions.
I also hate the idea of me being the next coach. So what.
But what exactly has he done to deserve to be named the next head coach? That’s the only question I have. I don’t hate gmac. Just don’t understand why he’s considered over the other more experienced coaches on our bench.Hate,despise,detest the thought of him as the next coach and he’s done nothing to deserve it. Nothing.
That's all it is.But what exactly has he done to deserve to be named the next head coach? That’s the only question I have. I don’t hate gmac. Just don’t understand why he’s considered over the other more experienced coaches on our bench.