Tag: John Wildhack
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AD John Wildhack Confirms Autry Is Staying
All season long, Adrian Autry’s seat as head coach of Syracuse basketball has gotten hotter and hotter. The more late-game collapses and media conversations, the more SU fans’ anger continued to grow. Not only that, but many have also called for the sophomore coach’s job at the end of this season. It was a matter…
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The Biggest Moments From Fran Brown’s Introductory Press Conference
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Dan Mullen to Syracuse is No More. What’s Next?
As quickly as they arrived, the Dan Mullen to Syracuse rumors and smoke have dissipated and emerged with nothing, as Mullen publicly announced on Twitter that he would not be the next head coach in Central New York. Syracuse fans everywhere were crushed, considering Mullen’s resume, which we wrote about last week, and how strong…
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How Real are the Dan Mullen Rumors?
Dino Babers was let go as Syracuse’s head coach after nearly eight seasons less than a week ago, and rumors are swirling as to who could be his replacement. John Wildhack spoke to the media on Monday and outlined his qualifications for candidates for the job and said that interest in the position has his…
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Who Should Syracuse Hire to Replace Dino Babers?
After the news that Dino Babers was relieved of his duties as head coach, John Wildhack gave a press conference on Monday morning and in that media session, outlined what he would be looking for in a new head coach: someone with head coaching or coordinator experience at a power five level, and someone with…
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Dino Babers has Everything to Gain in 2023, and Everything to Lose
With less than two weeks until the first snap of Syracuse’s 2023 season, it’s time to examine the stakes for this year. 2023 is going to be a referendum on Dino Babers’ ability as a head coach weekly, Babers’ hiring ability (with his two new coordinators), his recruiting ability (after a lot of talent was…
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Could this be Dino Babers’ Final Season at Syracuse?
As the 8th season of Dino Babers as the head coach of the Syracuse football program creeps closer and closer, it’s time to take a further look at what the possibilities are for a man who has been in SU fans’ lives since 2016. In his first seven seasons with the Orange, Babers has gone…
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The Pat Fitzgerald News Are A Major Warning
Football is a brutal, brutal game on the field. Any sort of issue off the field makes it even more so. That has come to light more than ever over the past week after a group of student journalists at Northwestern uncovered a major hazing scandal within the school’s football program. Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald…
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The LeQuint Allen Situation Continues to Evolve
When it was reported earlier in the week that Syracuse starting running back LeQuint Allen was fighting a season-long suspension by suing the university, people scrambled to find out as much information as they could, and then get their opinion out to the world on the situation. For the most part, whether it be fans,…
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LeQuint Allen’s Situation is Another Indictment on Dino Babers
In the days and hours before news broke of a developing situation with Syracuse starting running back LeQuintAllenn, momentum was strong with the SU football program. Recruits were rolling in the door, including a four-star quarterback, and morale was generally good as the season creeps closer and closer. Then, a bombshell. All of the details…
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John Wildhack’s Summer Press Conference Leaves More Questions Than Answers
For the first time since Jim Boeheim’s retirement/Adrian Autry’s introductory press conference, John Wildhack spoke to the media in Syracuse Tuesday regarding a number of topics, notably Dino Babers’ contract/extension status, Boeheim’s new job, and NIL. After reading the above tweet and hearing what Wildhack had to say about his head football coach’s contract, it…
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Jesse Edwards Makes His Choice and Spills The Beans At The Same Time
Country roads have taken Jesse Edwards home to West Virginia. After four seasons playing under the Jim Boeheim, the Flying Dutchman will now suit up for another legendary coach in Bob Huggins. Out of the three schools Edwards narrowed his decision down to, it’s hard to argue with the choice he made; Kansas and Gonzaga…
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Red Is The New Orange: Autry Officially Succeeds Boeheim
As real and weird as it may or may not feel, now it’s official. On Friday morning, the torch was officially passed from Jim Boeheim to Adrian Autry. A very large media contingent was present for probably the biggest moment in SU Athletics since the national championship 20 years ago. Dino Babers, women’s basketball coach…
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Syracuse’s Top 2 Outside Coaching Candidates
After the season ended last year, we did a multi-week series profiling who Syracuse’s next coach could be. It started with current assistants Adrian Autry and Gerry McNamara, moved to Mike Hopkins, and even had a little splash of Rick Pitino. But, currently, none of those options seem to be looking like the best to…
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Competitiveness is Jim Boeheim’s Best Quality. It’s Driven Syracuse to the Brink
After another demoralizing performance by Syracuse against Georgia Tech on Tuesday night, it’s time for everyone to look in the mirror. Players, coaches. Administrators, and even fans for why they continue supporting this team. Without the celebration of the 2003 team on Saturday, there is absolutely no reason why anyone should go to the Dome…
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What Does the Rest of the Country Think About Jim Boeheim Now?
Jim Boeheim has always been an interesting figure in the spectrum that is college basketball. Never been as successful in the postseason over the last 20 years as his peers Coach K and Roy Williams, but he is the second-winningest head coach of all time for a reason. Compared to other coaches like Jay Wright,…
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A Loss to Boston College Would be the Nail in Syracuse’s Coffin
Syracuse is on extremely thin ice right now. After three straight losses and a string of embarrassing press conference moments, Jim Boeheim’s seat may be the hottest it’s ever been, and he’s getting national attention all around the college basketball landscape. It’s been said many times, but some people decide to get out of the…
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Who’s Next to Leave Syracuse?
December 8th, 2022 will be a day to remember for the Syracuse football program, not in a good way. Around midday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the Orange defensive coordinator Tony White was heading to Nebraska to take the same role under new head coach Matt Rhule. That was just the start. A few hours later,…
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The End is Near for Jim Boeheim, and it isn’t Going to be Pretty
Syracuse got punked by Illinois on Tuesday night. Plain and simple. The Orange were playing as a group of individuals and not as a team. Joe Girard III took just three shots and played only twenty minutes. So, not only is he not scoring, Jim Boeheim is finally realizing (like the rest of us), that…
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Fizz Five 10/10: What Else is Going on in CFB, Hoops Preseason, and an update from Wildhack
Liam Griffin and Cameron Ezeir team up on this bye week edition of Fizz Five! The guys touch on the college football realm’s effects on Syracuse, update you on what’s going in within SU basketball, break down John Wildhack’s press conference earlier this week, and more! 1. How the College Football Landscape Affects Syracuse (1:51-13:05)2.…
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John Wildhack Takes Victory Lap on Dino Gamble
Back in June, Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack declared that even after three losing seasons in a row with a combined record of 11-24, head coach Dino Babers was not on the hot seat. This three-year stretch came on the heels of a 10-3 campaign in 2018 and evidently bought Babers essentially eternal time as…
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Syracuse Set To Step Up NIL Game With First-Ever “Collective”
Three months ago, Syracuse’s NIL shortcomings flashed across the pan as a short-lived topic of concern. Headlines made by other ACC players’ earnings through name-image-likeness opportunities forced SU Athletic Director John Wildhack to answer questions about what his teams were doing with regards to new NIL chances. At the time, Wildhack didn’t offer many specifics…
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Syracuse’s Guide to Handling Conference Realignment
Ever since Oklahoma and Texas announced their intentions to move to the SEC, conferences have continued to realign. There’s a strong chance it continues in the coming days. After UCLA and USC announced their decision to join the Big Ten we wrote about how that affects Syracuse. Two weeks later, more schools are switching it…
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Love or Hate it, “JMA Wireless Dome” Makes Sense for SU Athletics
The memories Syracuse fans made in the Carrier Dome over the past 43 years are unforgettable. Big East championships, big-time touchdowns, and the thrill of sweating bullets on those metal benches with 30,000 other people in an indoor space with no air conditioning. Regardless of how hot you were in the Dome, there’s at least…
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Does Syracuse Have An NIL Problem?
In the whirlwind world of college athletics, Syracuse sports teams have remained somewhat immune from the fast-changing, parity-heavy pace that has defined NCAA athletics during the 21st century. The school‚Äôs three ‚Äòrevenue‚Äô sports – football, men‚Äôs basketball, and men‚Äôs lacrosse – have all played in the same building since 1980. Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball has had…
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How Should Jim Boeheim Retire?
Before anyone gets uppity, this is not a “fire Jim Boeheim” hit piece. We all know he’s got at least one more year left in him. However, different coaches see things in different ways. As do the athletic departments, players and communities that revolve around their actions. Coach Boeheim apparently has a succession plan in…
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Gary Gait to Take Over Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse Program, Desko Stepping Down
Gary Gait is in line to become the fifth head coach of the Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse program. According to Inside Lacrosse, the former leader of the women’s team is taking the reigns as former head coach John Desko plans to step down. Gait brings plenty of lacrosse pedigree to the SU men’s staff, and carries…
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Horrifying Details Emerge from Chase Scanlan Incident, Teammates Knew the Truth
The team knew. Chase Scanlan’s teammates knew how bad it was. In the middle of this bizarre dance with suspension/reinstatement by John Desko, the players knew the extent of the abuse. Late Friday we discovered Scanlan allegedly squeezed the victim so tight she thought she’d die. It led to bruised ribs. He was arrested. The…
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Why is John Desko Risking the Chase Scanlan Situation Exploding In His Face?
Photo credit: Rich Barnes, USA Today This is extremely delicate ice John Desko is traversing right now. By now we know the reason Chase Scanlan was originally suspended by the team. He was involved in a domestic incident on South Campus last weekend. We know his teammates are not giving him the benefit of the…
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The ACC COVID-19 Dashboard
It seems crazy that this can even be typed, but ACC football is slated to begin in 12 days. And from Syracuse, everything seems to be running smoothly. According to SU athletic director John Wildhack, nobody involved with Syracuse athletics has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past six weeks. Football players have asked for…
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When will Syracuse Football Return to Campus?
This is the million-dollar question. Spoiler alert: nobody, even Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack, knows exactly. But Wildhack has left this decision up to medical experts, government officials and national precedent. The road has been paved for a mid-June return. The NCAA is allowing on-campus voluntary workouts as early as June 1. However, this is…
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Takeaways from John Wildhack’s Comments About Carrier Dome, Football Schedule
John Wildhack recently made an appearance on the radio in Syracuse and answered a couple of pressing questions that are every Syracuse fans minds. The first topic that he addressed is the renovations to the Carrier Dome and, despite the fact that he is realtively new to this Athletic Director gig, he sounded like a…
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