Gerry McNamara's first press conference as SU coach was more like a victory party: 'I'm here to win'

About this episode

Brent Axe discusses Gerry McNamara's opening press conference as Syracuse basketball head coach, highlighting the enthusiastic turnout and key statements made by McNamara.

Brent Axe reacts to Gerry McNamara's opening press conference as Syracuse basketball head coach on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. Win the press conference? When 2,000 people show up to your presser, you've already won. Monday's event was more like a victory party. Axe goes over the key things McNamara said about how he intends to build Syracuse basketball back into a winner. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in with their terrific insight and analysis as always. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Axe, Gerry McNamara

Topics covered

• Gerry McNamara
• Syracuse basketball
• press conference
• sports analysis
• victory party

Keywords

• Gerry McNamara
• Syracuse basketball
• press conference
• Brent Axe
• Syracuse Sports

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Organizations: Syracuse basketball, Syracuse Sports Insiders, Syracuse Sports, Syracuse.com Podcasts

Places: Syracuse

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