Syracuse University introduced its next head coach today. The news broke Saturday that Dino Babers would take over the football program. Monday morning he told reporters and others from the SU athletic staff that he can win with the talent in the program.
“Most college football teams have enough guys that you can win it’s whether they’re unselfish enough to move to spots where you can win.”
Babers says the players on the team simply have to be unselfish and more about team success.
Babers plans to bring his fast-paced offensive style to the team. He called the Carrier Dome a gift because of the pace he can play inside. He’d like to see the noise level in a crowded dome disrupt the opponents and get the community involved in winning and turning around the program.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TOOK HIS TIME
SU Athletic Director Mark Coyle says he talked with a lot of people and Babers’ personality stood out. He called Babers the ‘best fit’ and said he brings tremendous honesty and integrity, focused on the welfare of students. He expects a coach who will innovate and bring an exciting brand of football…and has a commitment to winning.
Babers did not say much about his coaching staff, or if any SU assistants will stay. He explained a recruiting strategy that starts in the immediate area, focusing on New York, New JersEy, as well as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago, while making a push in Florida. Babers promised recruiting would start within the day.
