Johnny Hammersticks

I'm also for Davis. I think he's going to be a really special player, and will free up Sammy a lot. I've been advocating for a defensive back (Lattimore, Hooker, or Adams), but I think we will be able to get a good one in round 2.

I can't wait for Brooklyn Summer. By far my favorite "casual drinking" beer. I need to buy a schitt ton of it and store it in my basement before they come out with the pumpkin beers in August and I can't find it anymore.

We already have 73 running backs. Why not add another, very expensive one?

There has been conflicting information released. I'm assuming he did sign with an agent because JB mentioned it in his presser. We'll see.

JB better stop getting commits from these 2017 kids, or we won't get a comp scholly in 2018! Jeebus!

Will Syracuse get a comp pick in 2017-18 with Lydon leaving?

I'd be interested to see what Groy could do on the right side. Thoughts?

Hahahahaha!! Nickelback is so bad. I'm sorry. JMO. Well, probably not JUST my opinion...lol.

Love how he completely undresses Donta Hightower at 1:30. If nothing else, the guy is slippery.

Interesting how poorly our big men have been developed since Bernie Fine left. Remember how bad Rick Jackson was, and he was turned into a more than serviceable center. Tons of examples. Since that "Fine mess" I feel like the coaching/development of our big guys has sucked.

I'm sorry. I am Asian and I thought this thread was about "frying." I'll show myself out...

Tough to play the 4 in the NBA without any semblance of a post game. And you're right, he is going to have a lot of trouble getting his shots off at the next level. His release is very slow. If he were smart, he would stay and get that piece of paper from Syracuse because I don't see him making it in the NBA as the player he is today. I think he will get drafted at the end of the first round, but no way he makes a NBA roster, IMO.

I just got a text from a friend on the hill, and they said that after the Miami loss in Brooklyn Tyler rode home with his parents and not with his teammates on the bus. Really pissed off his teammates and coaches. Said he has been "checked out" for some time now, and was leaving regardless. Was not really speaking to his teammates during the NIT, and had a particular "beef" with John Gillon for some reason. I'll share more as it comes out. I'm trying to get more info on JB and Hop.

The situation between JB and Hop, from what I can gather, was that Hop felt that JB should have been giving him more latitude in making decisions that would affect the roster for the next few seasons. I mentioned the 2 JUCO transfers that Hop wanted to offer, but was overruled by Boeheim. There also was the situation with Frank Howard. Hop went to the AD and Chancellor and wanted him off the team. JB then went to bat and overruled. Hop took offense. It is my understanding their relationship has been strained for a while now.

He informed his team in the locker room after the Ole Miss game. I have eluded to the "toxicity" that has existed behind the scenes not only between the players, but between the coaching staff. This is one of the main reasons Tyler is leaving. If he could play right away elsewhere, I think he would transfer. Shame.

Because the university was fully planning on Hop being the HC after next season when the decision was announced. Hop was squeezed out. There is a great deal of "information" flying around now as to how and why this happened, but based on what I have heard, I sincerely believe Hop fully expected to be the next HC of Syracuse.

That's like saying, "Just buy that Ford Focus for $35,000. If it turns out to be a piece of crap vehicle, then we can always park it in the back yard and plant flowers in it!"

Hop deserves better and I wish him well. It appears that he got a total screw job by Syracuse University, landed nicely on his feet in a very good situation, and is behaving like a classy individual...as always. Great recruitor, and I hope he is an even better HC (as long as Wash is not playing SU). Get 'em Hop.

Quite possibly true, but I wonder about the rumors surrounding the recruiting disagreements between JB and Hop. There also was an alleged disagreement between the two about how to handle the "Howard situation." Hop wanted him gone...JB overruled. But again...who knows.

Hmmm...seems like the Chancellor, Kent Syverud, changed his stance on Boeheim in the wake of Hop jumping ship. I had heard from 2 different people that JB had previously requested a contract extension and was denied by Kent. Glad to learn GMac is staying put. Perhaps he had an offer on the table at Washington and decided to stay after Boeheim was extended? Who knows...

No probs. I also was surprised when I heard about the GMac thing. I hope it's not true, actually. One would think that GMac would be torn due to his history with the program and JB, but there is no guarantee now with Hop gone that he will have a job with JB's successor (which I suspect will be an external hire). My peeps tend to be pretty on the money with their info, but they have been wrong before.

Lydon, he's gone. As of right now, Battle and Thompson are staying. Battle likely to go through NBA combine anyway. Again, take it or leave it...Boeheim will not be the HC after next season.

Little tid bits I have heard... This move by Hop was the result of an ongoing quarrel that has developed between JB and Hop over the past couple seasons. Allegedly, Hop has been frustrated with JB's lack of involvement in recruiting as of late, and essentially JB has "vetoed" several recruiting decisions that Hop wanted to make including offering schollys to a couple different JUCO transfers. Allegedly, Hop was at the end of his rope, and with his impending takeover of the program, felt as though he should have been given more say in the decision that would help shape the team for when he took over. I am also hearing that GMac and Jason Hart (current AC at USC) will follow Hop to Washington. Also, FWIW, I am hearing that JB will not be the HC beyond next season. Again, take it or leave it...just what I'm hearing from some folks in the know.

Lydon is gonzo.

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