nyjay wrote: ↑Wed Sep 21, 2022 2:48 pm
There just wasn’t a slam dunk candidate to replace Petro - well at least one who would take the job. Understand the appeal of Marr of Nads and even Raymond and Voelker and Tierney. But none of them were clearly superior to PM in my view. I’ve been disappointed in PMs results so far, but still need to give it some time. Hopefully l, the Crawley addition helps. That said, don’t have any details or inside info, but it does seem like there’s some weird juju around the program. The Epstein stuff was very strange. As was the JGJr stuff. And now Fernandez too. Hopefully, it’s just normal transition stuff but I’m not entirely sure.
From a FAR outside perspective, it doesn't seem too bad. I didn't like the Epstein stuff, but Epstein's game was really impacted by his injury, and I was hoping he'd redshirt 2020, but then Petro was playing him when he looked about 50%. So, the whole Epstein thing going back before PM was weird. Fernandez may be a case of just wanting to move on. He had been in college for awhile now. I can totally understand that, especially with all the injuries. Regarding JGJr, I applaud when a coach can recognize that it isn't the right fit. I don't know if it was JG or PM who realized it, but it's good to move on if things aren't working. As a Syracuse fan, if Petro doesn't help the defense improve in the next couple years, I hope he moves on.
It's been a lot of stuff, but it seems more bad luck than bad juju.