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[RedStormRising]

Btw in the official announcement Boeheim makes no statement. Odd...

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 ...

cuse.com

It seems more and more likely it was Jim’s ‘retirement’ was Syracuse’s decision.

 

[SJU85]

It seems more and more likely it was Jim’s ‘retirement’ was Syracuse’s decision.

In his last press conference after the game he said it was up to the University. The University has spoken.

A shame he didn’t leave on his own terms which he should have done after both his sons finished their careers last year.

 

[fordham96]

Btw with Gtown on their way out tonight it seems two of the iconic names in Big East history could be out of their jobs from their alma mater within hours of each other.

 

[fordham96]

In his last press conference after the game he said it was up to the University. The University has spoken.

A shame he didn’t leave on his own terms which he should have done after both his sons finished their careers last year.

It does seem like that. I mean no mention of a retirement and no statement from Jim. Just his tenure has "come to an end."

Will they hold a press conference where Jimmy formally retires and says he is totally on board with the transition. John Thompson and Looie both went out on their own terms and obviously had post coaching roles at those schools.

I can't believe Jimmy would not want the same thing.

 

[SJU85]

It does seem like that. I mean no mention of a retirement and no statement from Jim. Just his tenure has "come to an end."

Will they hold a press conference where Jimmy formally retires and says he is totally on board with the transition. John Thompson and Looie both went out on their own terms and obviously had post coaching roles at those schools.

I can't believe Jimmy would not want the same thing.

This was handled very badly by the University IMHO. They could have waited to make this announcement a day or more to try to get on the same page with an announcement. Like him or not, after 60 years as a player, assistant coach and then headcoach, Boheim deserved at least that.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Hope self is alright. Go get em Norm.

 

[redmanwest]

This was handled very badly by the University IMHO. They could have waited to make this announcement a day or more to try to get on the same page with an announcement. Like him or not, after 60 years as a player, assistant coach and then headcoach, Boheim deserved at least that.

Not a Boeheim fan at all (in fact I can't stand him from BE days), but agree 100% How a university can screw something like that up so badly is beyond comprehension, even if they wanted him gone.

 

[SJ_NYC]

Not a Boeheim fan at all (in fact I can't stand him from BE days), but agree 100% How a university can screw something like that up so badly is beyond comprehension, even if they wanted him gone.

The answer: Obstinate bone-headed egos probably butting heads for years behind doors.

 

[stjohnnie75]

Not a Boeheim fan at all (in fact I can't stand him from BE days), but agree 100% How a university can screw something like that up so badly is beyond comprehension, even if they wanted him gone.

Lots of things happen behind the scenes. So who knows what actually went down.

 

[GardenCity62]

Looks like another board of trustees showing their power.

 

[redmanwest]

Lots of things happen behind the scenes. So who knows what actually went down.

Agreed, but sometimes its best to take the high road and show a little decency and respect for the 47 years etc.

 

[L J S A]

This was handled very badly by the University IMHO. They could have waited to make this announcement a day or more to try to get on the same page with an announcement. Like him or not, after 60 years as a player, assistant coach and then headcoach, Boheim deserved at least that.

During his postgame press conference, my first reaction while it was happening was that I thought he put the ball in the school's court thinking they wouldn't have the guts to make that call. They called his bluff.

 

[SJU85]

During his postgame press conference, my first reaction while it was happening was that I thought he put the ball in the school's court thinking they wouldn't have the guts to make that call. They called his bluff.

They sure as hell did and at rapid speed.

 

[fordham96]

During his postgame press conference, my first reaction while it was happening was that I thought he put the ball in the school's court thinking they wouldn't have the guts to make that call. They called his bluff.

That's exactly what he did and they did.

 

[MugCostanza]

Rutgers puts the defensive screws on Michigan in the 2nd half to clinch a bid for themselves and send Michigan to the NIT. Howard isn't on the hot seat by any stretch there but he'll definitely need a bounce back next year to keep his seat cool

 

[bamafan]

Rutgers puts the defensive screws on Michigan in the 2nd half to clinch a bid for themselves and send Michigan to the NIT. Howard isn't on the hot seat by any stretch there but he'll definitely need a bounce back next year to keep his seat cool

Rutgers a tough defensive team all year.

 

[fordham96]

It does seem like that. I mean no mention of a retirement and no statement from Jim. Just his tenure has "come to an end."

Will they hold a press conference where Jimmy formally retires and says he is totally on board with the transition. John Thompson and Looie both went out on their own terms and obviously had post coaching roles at those schools.

I can't believe Jimmy would not want the same thing.

Evidently there is a presser scheduled for Friday to announce Autry. I would hope that Jim is there as well. If he is not then you know there is real bad blood.

 

[SJU61982]

Interesting. Brown University athletes suing school, and Ivy League, for not offering scholarships.

Brown basketball players sue Ivy Leagues for not offering athletic scholarships

Basketball players at Brown have sued the Ivy Leagues claiming their policy against handing out athletic scholarships is illegal price-fixing.

nypost.com

 

[Moose]

Not a Boeheim fan at all (in fact I can't stand him from BE days), but agree 100% How a university can screw something like that up so badly is beyond comprehension, even if they wanted him gone.

How a University littered with graduates who think they are gods gift to communications and media can fumble something so badly.

 

[Mean Gene]

Patrick Ewing out at Georgetown, officially.