Wildhack retiring July 1st

[SuFTW]

Some personalities don't mesh. Certainly don't want that to be the case with a new AD and a new BB Coach.

Sure, I understand that, not sure it will scare someone off though, especially if they have an idea of who the top candidates are.

 

[djorange1989]

I got my eyes on Dan Mullen and enterprise rental car!

Medical lab airplane: incoming!!

 

[RedtheGOB]

I have no idea, my guess is they officially take over when Syverud goes to Michigan, but if the insiders are right and the new chancellor is already at Syracuse. They probably already unofficially started.

Makes sense given Michigan is a dumpster fire right now. KS is prob doin 50/50 so that means our new person can be stsrting here.

 

[cuseguy]

Not hire a clearly unqualified candidate in Red.

Well, I was expecting a number of issues. That’s disappointing.

 

[PAcuse]

I got my eyes on Dan Mullen and enterprise rental car!

 

[Toga]

Seems to make sense, especially if Haynie is the next Chancellor.

I got my eyes on Dan Mullen and enterprise rental car!

Don't make me go out there.

 

[Briancuse]

Based on this thread, it sounds more like it's someone else, but it's all Greek to me.

Were hiring John stamos?

 

[djorange1989]

Were hiring John stamos?

You are close..(It’s the Olsen twins)

 

[orangeinohio]

Were hiring John stamos?

Different Greek from parts east.

 

[OrangePA]

my educated guess

John Wildhack was presented with many challenges as SU AD, including coaching transitions, infrastructure issues and the world of NIL.

His renovation of the Dome and his work on the Lally Center are significant achievements. I for one never expected to see the Dome become what it has become.

His decision to hire Fran Brown was an inspired one - it reflected a fundamental calculation that success is rooted in the raw material of talent.

I cannot imagine how challenging it must have been ushering along Jim Boeheim's retirement.

And John Desko's retirement.

The Hillsman situation is still baffling to me - that so few who were close to the program - knew anything about what was happening. He seems to have addressed that situation pretty effectively.

And, he seems to have worked well with the ACC and all of its challenges.

Through all of it, John Wildhack has been a true professional and a very good representative of Syracuse University.

We have been lucky to have him.

 

[AZOrange]

John Wildhack was presented with many challenges as SU AD, including coaching transitions, infrastructure issues and the world of NIL.

His renovation of the Dome and his work on the Lally Center are significant achievements. I for one never expected to see the Dome become what it has become.

His decision to hire Fran Brown was an inspired one - it reflected a fundamental calculation that success is rooted in the raw material of talent.

I cannot imagine how challenging it must have been ushering along Jim Boeheim's retirement.

And with John Desko's retirement.

The Hillsman situation is still baffling to me - that so few - who were close to the program - knew anything about what was happening. He seems to have addressed that situation pretty effectively.

And, he seems to have worked well with the ACC and all of its challenges.

Through all of it, John Wildhack has been a true professional and a very good representative of Syracuse University.

We have been lucky to have him.

Beyond lucky. Here’s hoping he comes back here to post

 

[javadoc]

Beyond lucky. Here’s hoping he comes back here to post

Can't wait for the first time he drops some info and gets the "source???" response.

 

[LpoolNative]

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WOW! What a find

 

[gmoney44]

The facility changes alone are astounding from what we had 10 years ago. Lots and lots of money raised to accomplish what hadn’t been done over multiple decades.

JW is the AD we needed 20 or even 30 years ago. No one gives a damn about facilities now.

If we are equivalent to a 3 star hotel and the next school is 4 stars but we offer $50,000 more in NIL. Guess where he’s more than likely going.

 

[javadoc]

JW is the AD we needed 20 or even 30 years ago. No one gives a damn about facilities now.

If we are equivalent to a 3 star hotel and the next school is 4 stars but we offer $50,000 more in NIL. Guess where he’s more than likely going.

Unless they suck.

 

[kuethstheman]

Unless they suck.

I give a damn about the dome improvements.

 

[OrangeAl]

I give a damn about the dome improvements.

Who can forget the joy of watching Walt renovate the Dome?

 

[JimBoston]

Wildhack took significant risks in hiring a head football and head basketball coach with no head coaching experience. That is unacceptable for a P4 school. Brown had a great first year with a unicorn QB, but this year was a disaster for both football and basketball. Autry needs to be fired this year and the new AD might have a tough decision on Brown after next season if he doesn't win.

 

[Millhouse]

...because you've been right so often...

more than you

 

[MadNY3]

Not hire a clearly unqualified candidate in Red.

You need to understand how that went down. If you think it was as clean as “I think Red is the right coach”, I can assure you this was not the case.

 

[javadoc]

I give a damn about the dome improvements.

As a fan, sure. But it’s the football facility that really matters. And the suggestion that no one cares about facilities is facially false, IMO, and we are grateful that we have a competitive physical plant in this area.

 

[MadNY3]

The real question is: who is starting the SyracuseFan pool on when the next Chancellor will be named?

I’ll take March 5th please.

 

[Orangefan1]

Beyond lucky. Here’s hoping he comes back here to post

I hate that John is retiring and always thought he has been excellent for our program. He loves Syracuse and behind closed doors will continue to push for Cuse success.

 

[elimunelson]

Why would you suspect that

Because that’s how it happens with literally every c suite when you retire

Not saying it’s bad but the school won’t be letting him make unilateral decisions at this point and JW wouldn’t want to.

 

[elimunelson]

We sure Fran will survive all this transition? New ADs like to hire their guys absent some institutional success at the position.

No way a new AD will hitch his wagon to someone he has zero experience with. Clock is on Fran now to really succeed asap.

I would bet the same w Gait. Clock is running.