Syracuse cans Jim Boeheim

[Poe]

The 77-74 final score today was a nice tribute … thanks Jimmy

 

[M.S.G.]

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…

 

[upstater]

From the Athletic article announcing his departure: "

What is Syracuse basketball without Boeheim?​

That might be the incorrect existential question. “What is Syracuse men’s hoops, period?” might be more on the nose. Put just about anyone under oath, and they’ll have to admit the school’s move to the ACC has undercut an identity Boeheim so painstakingly built starting in the 1970s. A football decision becomes the corrosive agent eating away at the hull. Which is too bad. It’s very easy to analyze how UConn corrected course, see the benefits for the Huskies on all fronts and conclude that maybe Syracuse should consider a similar template. It won’t. Which is also too bad..."

$$$$$$$

As though UConn wouldn't switch conferences...

 

[Devland]

And so ends his pursuit of Tyler Olander.

 

[jibsey]

Cuse fans are what they are but Boeheim had a great career and he sails off into the sunset a success. Not Calhoun success but success nonetheless. Wish him well. Nothing lasts forever. I guess we would have to take a poll on the most obnoxious BE fans, but be sure that other schools have us on the top of their own lists.

 

[prankster]

Quick question:

Is there some scenario, here and now, this March, wherein Boeheim would still be employed?

 

[CL82]

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.

“Dad! I got into Syracuse!”
“Congratulations son, you are dead to me now”

 

[nickp91]

Jim Boeheim’s career ends in Greensboro

 

[AZHuskiePop]

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.

 

[Kathy]

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…

That's exactly what it sounded like during his post-game pressor - didnt sound like it was his decision

 

[Sibeerian]

And hired Adrian Autry.

That makes two things Boeheim picked.

 

[Chin Diesel]

My favorite post over on the SUcks board. Any time you can reference a Lane Kiffin firing, you do it.

 

[How Sway?!]

Wonder by how much he lowered his win percentage by staying on the last 5 years

 

[Mazhude]

“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...”

 

[Tenspro2002]

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.

Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.

 

[Hoophound]

Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.

Shaka would be our coach.

 

[PNolanFan]

Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.

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

 

[MDHuskFan]

 

[Fishy]

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.

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.

 

[Waquoit]

Actually, I'd have preferred JC retire in April and let the university conduct a national search befitting our blue blood status.

Wasn't Shaka lined up?

 

[Tenspro2002]

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.

The problem is he's an unlikable curmudgeon, like late-career Billy Packer. Who wants to listen to that on a broadcast?

 

[Waquoit]

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.

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.

 

[Viet Vet]

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.

 

[Chin Diesel]

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.

I'd love to have him analyze a 2/15 or 3/14 upset. Fre coaches have more experience losing those games.

 

[auror]

The problem is he's an unlikable curmudgeon, like late-career Billy Packer. Who wants to listen to that on a broadcast?

Should be in the studio probably. Just firing off hot takes.