theathletic.com
This article is behind a paywall. I was able to read the entire article on my cellphone via their app I downloaded. If just half of the accusations mentioned in this article are true, there’s no way Syracuse can retain Hillsman. Several of the accusations mentioned are of the "you can't cross that line" variety. We knew something was going on there, we just didn't know what, and most were hesitant to speculate. Well, the cat is out of the bag.Why the mass exodus from Syracuse women’s basketball? 'Ego, manipulation ... fear tactics'
Coach Quentin Hillsman is accused of bullying and threatening players and inappropriate physical contact.
Say bye bye to Hillsman.
I can't imagine Hillsman surviving this. I'm afraid I have to agree with "pepband99" on this one.
What would that mean?
One of Geno’s greatest strengths is his ability to adapt. Hillsman does not appear to posess that quality.
It also helps to have the right coaching staff, not only the Xs and Os, but the ability to relate to the current players. Morgan was the right choice, being a younger generation coach who has risen through the ranks associating with younger head coaches, and of course players of all calibers. I'm sure Shea also brought that influence with her, and I applaud Geno and CD for believing that change is necessary to stay connected to todays athlete.
Apples and oranges. Yes, Geno can swear like a sailor but he never told people he doesn’t care about them. In fact, most players say that Geno wants the best for them. And I’ve never heard a player mention any kind of inappropriate physician contact
Inappropriate touching has NEVER been ok. Never, ever. There’s nothing to “adapt” to
Agree, and as I indicate, if Hillsman did what is outlined in the article it is “not acceptable.” However, all coaches and players hug, particularly when the players play their last game. It is perfectly acceptable to do so, provided that coaches understand that such hugs do not entitle them to hug players anytime they feel like it.
Treating people right really isn't that hard. In fact my parents taught me around the same time I learned to use a toilet.
Yeah, but when your job security and salary depends on wins on the court, it clouds the judgement of some, apparently.
I posted before that the Syracuse rotation patterns were strange....too broad and short. It struck me as an effort by a coach to get EVERYONE minutes and to make everyone happy. So...I find Tiana's consistent with that thought.
The University is not looking good here. Many of the complaints such as kissing on the forehead are similar to the allegations from a decade ago that were investigated and dismissed.
Tiana did not respond to the allegations in the article. She just made a general statement which Syracuse is trying to use to dismiss the allegations. That strategy is one that you appear to have bought into, though I might be misreading your statement. Hillsman has always struck me as a strutting popinjay and the allegations made by his players are consistent with that character type.
I had no idea there was a history of similar complaints at Syracuse. That’s a problem.
The article documents things that seem hard to take as a petty allegation. One was willing to talk about her medical condition after contracting COVID. I have a hard time believing they'd put that information out there along with their name in the story just to stir the pot. They could have left their name out of it entirely.
