The more things change, the more they stay the same...

[44PRIDE]

Interesting letter to the editor circa 1978...

In case you can't read it:

SU NEEDS GOOD RECRUITING

The most important part of any football program is a good recruiting program. Superior football players win football games.

To have a good recruiting program, Syracuse University must have a solid coaching staff. By solid coaching staff, I mean a head coach who is not about to be fired or having rumors spread to that effect by the news media and fans.

The head coach must promote his staff so they, too, become effective recruiters.

Another important aspect to recruiting is having a facility that is comparable to schools that you are competing with in recruiting.

Money must be available to accomplish all of the above. Syracuse University must think first class to be first class.

If Syracuse University thinks Frank Maloney is a first-Class coach, give him a vote of confidence before the recruiting season begins.

If they believe he is not a first-class coach, fire him now and find a first-class coach who meets the criteria that a first-class program requires.

M.G. Brisbin,
Liverpool

Syracuse Herald Journal,
Saturday, November 25, 1978

 

[orangecuse]

That's a neat find. Same sentiment shared then as today in so many ways. One obvious huge difference now is just how fast though rumors and such can spread out of control via the web, social media, etc.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

Two years later the Dome arrived and helped recruiting. We're not getting a new stadium in 2014...

 

[orangecuse]

Nope, but we'll certainly be in a legit all sports conference and a lot more dinero!

 

[SaintTristan]

even the biggest dougie apologists have to admit he isnt a "first class coach."

First class university. First class athletic conference. First class ambitions. Steerage class coach.

it just doesnt work.