Upside/Downside: GMac Edition
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Love this. Let’s even make the downside positive…
I'll take a stab
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Reviewing the list I can see why ADBB went with GMAC when Schertz backed out. BTW other than the offensive system... a LOT of the same downside comments apply to Schertz as to GMAC. Except I think Schertz is a bigger question mark on the NIL and recruiting front. GMAC has recruited in the ACC for many years and has been able to get into the convo with high end talent which is more than Schertz has done.
BH is a better recruiter... but then the downside list grows to include that he will jump at the first "better" job and his offensive system is more of a mess than even GMACs from what I saw.
Unless we could get a TJ Otzelberger or someone else at that level there is no sure thing. Dusty May was an only a little bit more proven before he went to Michigan but remember he lost to NW in the first round as an 8 seed. If we had reached out to Dusty after his 2023 F4 season we could have probably gotten him. Look where he is now.
These things are all abut weighing the risks and I don't think the difference between GMAC and Schertz is THAT great. I would have taken Schertz over GMAC only because I love a good offense. But I am ecstatic that we have GMAC, assuming he hires a GM, ace recruiter and an OC.
Upside
- It's GMAC! All time Syracuse great and legend.
- Huge fan interest, probably 20K+ butts in seats and a revived dome atmosphere, increased NIL
- Amazing story at the national level if he turns it around
- If he turns it around we have our coach for the next 2 decades and never have to worry about him leaving
- He took a 4 win program to 20+ wins and the dance in 2 years. He has proven HC experience and as many NCAA games played as any of the top competitors for the position.
- He is a coach in name, action and results... not just a rah rah guy or snake oil guy with a pitch and nothing to back not up. He is clearly passionate, does not like to lose and holds his players accountable and gets them to play hard and do what he wants. He has a plan beyond play hard and stay in front of your guy or just dribble until you get a shot.
- 8 or 9 players had +10 minutes mpg... he doesn't play just zone, there were cuts and ball screens and other non-iso ball sets. HE IS NOT JB in a different body
- He hasn't proven that he can recruit at an elite-ACC level. His track record while at Cuse was that he was a bridesmaid quite often... but do we credit him for getting us in the convo and JB didn't close or do we blame GMAC for that? I don't know
- He hasn't had to manage an NIL situation and go portal shopping at the level he will need to at Syracuse... he will also need to balance high school recruiting vs portal recruiting. He hasn't had to do this... none of his staff has had to do this.
- GMAC is a very loyal guy with a bench full of Syracuse guys and guys who never were above the MAAC level.. will he go outside and find the right people or will he rely on loyalty. I believe everyone should always find someone to challenge them and force them to grow... will GMAC find that person?
- When Duke clamped down and switched to a zone in the 2nd half his offense reverted to an iso-ball mess. His analytics ratings normalised for competitive level aren't great on offense... he will need to hire an OC methinks
Reviewing the list I can see why ADBB went with GMAC when Schertz backed out. BTW other than the offensive system... a LOT of the same downside comments apply to Schertz as to GMAC. Except I think Schertz is a bigger question mark on the NIL and recruiting front. GMAC has recruited in the ACC for many years and has been able to get into the convo with high end talent which is more than Schertz has done.
BH is a better recruiter... but then the downside list grows to include that he will jump at the first "better" job and his offensive system is more of a mess than even GMACs from what I saw.
Unless we could get a TJ Otzelberger or someone else at that level there is no sure thing. Dusty May was an only a little bit more proven before he went to Michigan but remember he lost to NW in the first round as an 8 seed. If we had reached out to Dusty after his 2023 F4 season we could have probably gotten him. Look where he is now.
These things are all abut weighing the risks and I don't think the difference between GMAC and Schertz is THAT great. I would have taken Schertz over GMAC only because I love a good offense. But I am ecstatic that we have GMAC, assuming he hires a GM, ace recruiter and an OC.
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The staff he assembles around him will be critical in recruiting the portal, implementing the system and culture in practices and with in game adjustments and coaching.
This is to be determined, but hopefully an upside vs a downside.
This is to be determined, but hopefully an upside vs a downside.
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A learning curve is to be expected.
My goals for Mac would be for the first year would be to be several games above .500 and to be completive even against better ACC foes. No more wondering if we even make the ACC tournament - how depressing was that !!!
My expectation would be back to dancing in year two and forever after with eventual FFs and another title down the road.
My goals for Mac would be for the first year would be to be several games above .500 and to be completive even against better ACC foes. No more wondering if we even make the ACC tournament - how depressing was that !!!
My expectation would be back to dancing in year two and forever after with eventual FFs and another title down the road.
