Absolutely! Throughout that incredible run of final four appearances by the Orange, Desko actually did most of the coaching. Roy Simmons, Jr. was the head coach until 1998, and he was more like the grandfather, or the guy who oversaw the whole program.

It is true that Syracuse hasn't been quite as good these past few seasons. However, every program has their down times. And, for most programs, the slight slump that 'Cuse has taken wouldn't be half-bad at all.