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Quick question:

Is there some scenario, here and now, this March, wherein Boeheim would still be employed?
 
Chuck said:
I said that to my Syracuse grad friend, but I don't really mean it. That fan base has no respect for the UConn program, which is really just pure jealousy. It's the "we were here first" mentality. Boeheim became a caricature of a cranky old man that blames everyone for everything. I'm glad it ended poorly, and I hope Autry flames out. That being said, I remember hearing that Autry was a decent guy, so I hope he then goes on to success elsewhere so it's even worse for Syracuse.

My one problem is that I have a son looking at colleges. Not sure he can get into UConn (one of his top choices), but Syracuse should be no problem. I try to separate sports from academics (I'd have no problem hiring a qualified Syracuse grad), but it could be tough to write those checks.
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“Dad! I got into Syracuse!”
“Congratulations son, you are dead to me now”
 
Like the song said
“You have to know when to fold them “
Jim never learned that lessen .
It’s always sad to see a guy who was so successful fired but in this case it’s long overdue . I would have given him the option of resign or be fired 3-4 years ago . He had plenty of opportunity to leave with his reputation intact but his ego got in the way.
I suspect his replacement will have a short leash . If he can’t get results quickly he will be history.
 
M.S.G. said:
My good buddy is a Syracuse grad, his former college roommate is very much tuned in to the program and he said that Jimmy B was “asked to step down”

Take that for what you will…
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That's exactly what it sounded like during his post-game pressor - didnt sound like it was his decision
 
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My favorite post over on the SUcks board. Any time you can reference a Lane Kiffin firing, you do it.

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Wonder by how much he lowered his win percentage by staying on the last 5 years
 
“The university hired me, and it’s their choice what they want to do,” Boeheim told reporters in a news conference Wednesday, after Syracuse’s second-round ACC tournament loss to Wake Forest. “I always have the choice of retirement, but it’s their decision as to whether I coach or not. It always has been...”
 
HooperScooper said:
cuse.com

Adrian Autry to Take Helm of Men's Basketball as Jim Boeheim's Storied Career Comes to an End - Syracuse University Athletics

Nearly 60 years ago, Jim Boeheim '66, G'73 first arrived on the Syracuse University campus as an undergraduate student and walk-on with the men's basketball ...
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Kind of a weird way to end it. Gives me some appreciation on the way Calhoun went out. Went out on his terms.
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Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.
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I think our situation played out pretty well in hindsight, got one national championship out of it and are now on the upswing, I think any program would take our last 9 years or whatever if given the choice
 
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Chin Diesel said:
So, Boeheim gets canned and isn't really looking to coach again.

Please, please, please, pretty please let CBS or someone else bring him on for some interviews or analysis during NCAA tourney. He can go scorched earth with zero concern of it affecting his future.
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If CBS is smart, they are doing just that.

Say what you will, he’s one of the most brilliant basketball minds out there - and unlike most coaches or analysts, he pays attention to the game in general.

If there’s a 3/14 matchup, he knows the three seed and he knows the 14 seed.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.
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Wasn't Shaka lined up?
 
Fishy said:
If CBS is smart, they are doing just that.

Say what you will, he’s one of the most brilliant basketball minds out there - and unlike most coaches or analysts, he pays attention to the game in general.

If there’s a 3/14 matchup, he knows the three seed and he knows the 14 seed.
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The problem is he's an unlikable curmudgeon, like late-career Billy Packer. Who wants to listen to that on a broadcast?
 
Jaydumo20 said:
Creighton is a great team, but a big east with Creighton as a powerhouse is like going to see Journey with the filipino kid singing.
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I dunno, I'm not a Journey fan and caught them last week. I thought he was great. And so did the crowd, they loved the guy.
 
Boeheim, Louie, Thompson (and Rollie a year later) made The Big East the premier conference in college basketball. Many of us, as UConn fans, disparaged Boeheim and Thompson because of their less-than-engaging personalities, but these men deserve our praise.

Enjoy retirement, Jim.
 
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Fishy said:
If CBS is smart, they are doing just that.

Say what you will, he’s one of the most brilliant basketball minds out there - and unlike most coaches or analysts, he pays attention to the game in general.

If there’s a 3/14 matchup, he knows the three seed and he knows the 14 seed.
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I'd love to have him analyze a 2/15 or 3/14 upset. Fre coaches have more experience losing those games.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
The problem is he's an unlikable curmudgeon, like late-career Billy Packer. Who wants to listen to that on a broadcast?
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Should be in the studio probably. Just firing off hot takes.
 
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So, if he's looking for a job, I hear Georgetown might be opening up.

Seriously though, he doesn't sound like he wants to stop coaching. Would he ever take a job elsewhere?
 
Fishy said:
Neither guy really went out well.

Calhoun kinda hamstrung recruiting for a few seasons because he would tell everyone who would listen that he might retire in the next three minutes.

The Coach K or Roy Williams way is the way….either say it early and play out the season or just do it at the end of the year.
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Coach K was all about having his ego catered to on the way out. Williams announcing after the season was respectable.
 
Fishy said:
If CBS is smart, they are doing just that.

Say what you will, he’s one of the most brilliant basketball minds out there - and unlike most coaches or analysts, he pays attention to the game in general.

If there’s a 3/14 matchup, he knows the three seed and he knows the 14 seed.
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If he was so basketball smart he would’ve scrapped the zone in an era where everyone spaces the floor and shoots 28 foot 3s.
 
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