Uncertainty and doubt plagued the season’s outlook going into the fall, and many presumed that inevitably, play would be stopped prematurely.
Fast forward 365 days and Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack addresses the state of SU athletics after a season unlike any other.
No one could have foreseen such an unorthodox season playing out to its full extent, which is why the ACC initially received backlash for its plan to continue athletic operations.
With the university resuming fully in-person classes next fall and large events like the NY State Fair being open to 100% capacity, it seems as if Syracuse athletics will follow suit.
For those who choose not to get vaccinated, a testing policy is set in place for them to get tested throughout the season to ensure immunity.
After the recent changing of the guard from John Desko to Gary Gait as men’s lacrosse head coach, Wildhack welcomed new defensive coordinator Dave Pietramala to the Orange family.
Looking at another major head coaching position, ‘Cuse basketball is still going strong with Jim Boeheim.
When asked about a possible succession plan for Boeheim, Wildhack talked about the excellence of assistant coaches Gerry McNamara and Adrian Autry and his firm belief that they will be head coaches one day.
When asked about policy changes being made on state levels to the NIL , Wildhack emphasized the need to wait for federal legislation to make a ruling before Syracuse itself can take action.
Wildhack concluded the conference by ensuring that an announcement will be made on women’s jerseys being retired by the end of the year.