Source: BroBible
Summary
Syracuse basketball coach Adrian Autry was fired after a 15-win season. His son, Adrian Autry Jr., believes his father was set up to fail due to lack of resources. The school is now searching for a new coach, but top target Bryan Hodgson has removed his name from consideration, reportedly due to the school’s low investment in the team. Autry Jr. mocked the school on social media, suggesting that coaching was not the sole reason for the team’s struggles.
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The habit gets a new name.
College basketball coaches are expected to perform miracles with limited resources. The “right” coach can supposedly overcome any obstacle. In reality, money talks. Syracuse’s basketball program is the latest example. The school’s lack of investment in the team led to Adrian Autry’s firing. His son is not having it, calling out the school on social media. The next coach might face the same challenges, and the cycle will continue.
Coaching is not always the problem, but it’s often the easiest scapegoat.
Author: Evan Null
