One of DOC Gross's big shortcomings was a key component of the new AD search and a big reason Mark Coyle was hired.
DOCTOR Darly Gross did a lot of good things while Syracuse University athletic director. But one thing he was never able to do was connect with the Syracuse Orange fanbase on a human level. He was too packaged, too media-focused, too BRAND-conscious.
The kind of guy who seemed more concerned with getting in the photo op than connecting with the common fan.
The kind of guy who, even after he "resigned," went on a media tour to explain how this is exactly what he wanted and everything was great.