Will Bolt incoming from Nebraska with his pitching coach Rob Childress.Artorias said:
Alberts will likely cheap out again and make some underwhelming hire.
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I hope you are right.
Honestly, that would not surprise mecypress-ag said:Will Bolt incoming from Nebraska with his pitching coach Rob Childress.Artorias said:
Alberts will likely cheap out again and make some underwhelming hire.
LB12Diamond said:
Time to start it,
Needs head coaching experience.
Vaughn at Bama
Sully at Gators but not sure why he would leave.
Heefner not leaving DBU is my understanding.
What are your thoughts?
Rob Vaughn
Wes Johnson
Dan Heefner
Cliff Godwin
Pat Hallmark
Those are the 5 names I call.
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-Thermistocles
Titan 20 '09, EMPSA '20
OEF VET 2011-12, 13-14
Might as well go ahead and cancel all the proposed renovations if that happens. That would be one way to turn half the fan base off of baseball after all time excitement surrounding the program the last few years. Trev cannot afford to go cheap on this hire.Artorias said:Honestly, that would not surprise mecypress-ag said:Will Bolt incoming from Nebraska with his pitching coach Rob Childress.Artorias said:
Alberts will likely cheap out again and make some underwhelming hire.
I don't expect them to fire Early. That wouldn't be the Aggie thing to do.
They'll give him another year or two, and then hire an underwhelming candidate who doesn't have skins.
It's what we do.
They'll give him another year or two, and then hire an underwhelming candidate who doesn't have skins.
It's what we do.
I know a lot about a little, and a little about a lot.
Successful coaches who are recruited within the SEC will only receive raises at their present institutions. We seem to be great at this BTW. Unless a coach expresses a desire to leave for whatever reason, no SEC university will let them go without matching the offer. (See Vitello and Beard), IE look elsewhere, thanks
If you don't like/want Sully due to his baggage OK but because they had a rough start to their conference season, one in which they have largely turned the corner on? You do realize he averages going to Omaha about every other season? That he has won a Natty with two other appearances in the Championship Series? Even elite coaches have suboptimal seasons but Sully has often shown to make the best of these, see last year. It would not surprise me if makes another deep postseason run this year.Quote:
UF has roughly the same record as us.
The Sully play comes down to his divorce situation and if he's ready for a change of scenery. Otherwise you aren't getting him out of Gainesville, just a raise.jkag89 said:If you don't like/want Sully due to his baggage OK but because they had a rough start to their conference season, one in which they have largely turned the corner on? You do realize he averages going to Omaha about every other season? That he has won a Natty with two other appearances in the Championship Series? Even elite coaches have suboptimal seasons but Sully has often shown to make the best of these, see last year. It would not surprise me if makes another deep postseason run this year.Quote:
UF has roughly the same record as us.
That doesn't exist in college baseball. Or it's extremely rare. Tim Tadlock is about the only coach I've met or played for that checks both boxes, though not as much on the winning side lately.dixichkn said:Sully reminds me too much of POS. Egomaniac. Caustic personality.LB12Diamond said:
Why would you not want Sully?
But he wins I suppose. That's the bottom line. If we can find a winner that's NOT a colossal dooosh then all the better
My post had nothing to do whether he was gettable or not, I was responding a post of not wanting Sully do the Gators having a season that in some respects was similar to our own, well at least until this weekend.
I love how people leave out little details, like he has been with the gators for 18 yrs and he currently makes 1.84 mil. with a contract that runs thru 2033. What terms are we going to give him that get him to leave? You have built a great team and get paid well, but why not leave that to come coach for us?TX_Aggie37 said:That doesn't exist in college baseball. Or it's extremely rare. Tim Tadlock is about the only coach I've met or played for that checks both boxes, though not as much on the winning side lately.dixichkn said:Sully reminds me too much of POS. Egomaniac. Caustic personality.LB12Diamond said:
Why would you not want Sully?
But he wins I suppose. That's the bottom line. If we can find a winner that's NOT a colossal dooosh then all the better
LB12Diamond said:
Really, I'm blessed with common sense.
We can judge that claim soon!
Tadlock has to be a target. He's had much success building programs, granted as of late, not as much. Good evaluator of talent, knows ball and would have more resources here than Lubbock.
powderlyag
He's not leaving Tech and he hates the NIL stuff why do you think they have been bad the last few years.powderlyag said:
Tadlock has to be a target. He's had much success building programs, granted as of late, not as much. Good evaluator of talent, knows ball and would have more resources here than Lubbock.
If we make a move, Rob Vaughn is THE target IMO.
Grew up an Aggie fan, proven winner at highest levels of college baseball (B1G & SEC), trending upwards in his coaching career. Good coach and gets the culture.
Beyond him, everything feels like a reach or a gamble. Don't want Jimbo 2.0 (has-been coach in twilight years of career) or another risky first time head coach.
Grew up an Aggie fan, proven winner at highest levels of college baseball (B1G & SEC), trending upwards in his coaching career. Good coach and gets the culture.
Beyond him, everything feels like a reach or a gamble. Don't want Jimbo 2.0 (has-been coach in twilight years of career) or another risky first time head coach.
The Weast Side of Kyle said:
If we make a move, Rob Vaughn is THE target IMO.
Grew up an Aggie fan, proven winner at highest levels of college baseball (B1G & SEC), trending upwards in his coaching career. Good coach and gets the culture.
Beyond him, everything feels like a reach or a gamble. Don't want Jimbo 2.0 (has-been coach in twilight years of career) or another risky first time head coach.
I'm fine with everything you said except the Aggie fan part. I literally couldn't care less if the next guy has even heard of us. We've got to get away from that line of thinking.
The Weast Side of Kyle said:
If we make a move, Rob Vaughn is THE target IMO.
Grew up an Aggie fan, proven winner at highest levels of college baseball (B1G & SEC), trending upwards in his coaching career. Good coach and gets the culture.
Beyond him, everything feels like a reach or a gamble. Don't want Jimbo 2.0 (has-been coach in twilight years of career) or another risky first time head coach.
Almost every current SEC coach (including Vaughn) was a reach or a gamble when they were hired.
He'd be a great hire. But major college coaches don't go to other major schools often in baseball. Schloss is the exception.
One day at a time.
I agree with this as well. I think it's nice that he has that connection because it gives us a foot in the door with him, but otherwise it really doesn't matter.
I'm pretty sure that's why it was noted at the beginning.
And it's not a knock at all but a possible positive if that's who they would like to hire.
Pretty sure Bama had no issue hiring The Bear from us.
And it's not a knock at all but a possible positive if that's who they would like to hire.
Pretty sure Bama had no issue hiring The Bear from us.
Sully sighed a new contract last year. Not sure what the buyout is.
"His new contract lasts until October 2033: He will be paid an average annual salary of $1,844,000 about $600,000 more than his current average salary of $1,220,598."
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/02/kevin-osullivan-signs-contract-extension-ahead-of-2024-season?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest#:~:text=His%20new%20contract%20lasts%20until,current%20average%20salary%20of%20%241%2C220%2C598.
"His new contract lasts until October 2033: He will be paid an average annual salary of $1,844,000 about $600,000 more than his current average salary of $1,220,598."
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/02/kevin-osullivan-signs-contract-extension-ahead-of-2024-season?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest#:~:text=His%20new%20contract%20lasts%20until,current%20average%20salary%20of%20%241%2C220%2C598.
Luke The Drifter said:
My wish list:
1. Mitch Canham - Oregon State
2. Kevin Schnall - Coastal Carolina
3. Pat Hallmark - UTSA
Canham and Schnall are coaching at their alma matters. Hallmarks claim to fame was being an assistant under Graham.
True but Oregon State has no money or conference. Will be hard to compete moving forward without revenue and NILIslanderAg04 said:Luke The Drifter said:
My wish list:
1. Mitch Canham - Oregon State
2. Kevin Schnall - Coastal Carolina
3. Pat Hallmark - UTSA
Canham and Schnall are coaching at their alma matters. Hallmarks claim to fame was being an assistant under Graham.
tigerag said:The Weast Side of Kyle said:
If we make a move, Rob Vaughn is THE target IMO.
Grew up an Aggie fan, proven winner at highest levels of college baseball (B1G & SEC), trending upwards in his coaching career. Good coach and gets the culture.
Beyond him, everything feels like a reach or a gamble. Don't want Jimbo 2.0 (has-been coach in twilight years of career) or another risky first time head coach.
I'm fine with everything you said except the Aggie fan part. I literally couldn't care less if the next guy has even heard of us. We've got to get away from that line of thinking.
Not saying we hire him because he's an Aggie fan. However, it's definitely a plus.
Growing up an Aggie fan = appreciation for our program, familiarity with our footprint, we could possibly be his dream job
If Vaughn was an average to below average coach I wouldn't care if he was a fan of ours or not. But he's shown to be more than that and I'd love to have a rising star, young coach who wouldn't have eyes to leave like Schloss.
Sully seems like a scumbag from the stories that have been circulating about him. He also looks likes dewsh who will have to use a tanning bed daily since he's no longer in Florida.
cords12 said:
Sully seems like a scumbag from the stories that have been circulating about him. He also looks likes dewsh who will have to use a tanning bed daily since he's no longer in Florida.
Yeah, not a fan… seems like Schloss 2.0 from a character standpoint and like his best days are behind him.
I don't want us to be his retirement plan.
This is by far the most overused and ridiculous saying on texags.The Weast Side of Kyle said:cords12 said:
Sully seems like a scumbag from the stories that have been circulating about him. He also looks likes dewsh who will have to use a tanning bed daily since he's no longer in Florida.
Yeah, not a fan… seems like Schloss 2.0 from a character standpoint and like his best days are behind him.
I don't want us to be his retirement plan.
He has a retirement plan staying where he is.
Then we just as well shutter the doors to Olsen because we aren't serious about baseball
I only like the OSU coach on that list.
annie88 said:
Earley most likely isn't going anywhere.
Therefore, the choice is y'alls to leave.
Door, butt. You know the drill.
hth
If we do not make it to the post-season and Coach Earley remains our head coach, it will be an abject failure on the part of Trev Albers, or whoever it is who actually pulls the strings on our coaches. While I do believe our #1 ranking and expectations were ridiculously too high, no one can objectively look at the season as a whole and find any true successes anywhere. There isn't one single player who improved from last year to this year. The only small glimmer of sunshine came when we won 4 out of 5 SEC series in the middle of the season. Of course, we sandwiched that around a humiliating sweep at the hands of the Horns, further accentuating the futility of this team and it's coaching staff.
It is OK to admit a bad decision was made. We all know Coach Earley is a great guy and a great family man. We all badly wanted him to succeed. We all love our players, their stories, and their dedication to Texas A&M. But none of that matters if you don't win. This is a professional business and in business people are paid to win. This is no longer a feel-good, let's all hold hands recreational sports atmosphere. With very well compensated players and coaches, the "aww, shucks Pollyanna" attitude and outlook ain't gonna cut it.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Honolulu Blue said:Chuck Gay said:
A few requirements that would be beneficial to me if we find ourselves in a search:
1 - Head coaching experience
2 - Has built something where he is (i.e. didn't just inherit a solid program and maintain it)
Vaughn Vaughn Vaughn
Bama has had a pretty mediocre season. Would be underwhelming IMO.
AggieNattie said:Honolulu Blue said:Chuck Gay said:
A few requirements that would be beneficial to me if we find ourselves in a search:
1 - Head coaching experience
2 - Has built something where he is (i.e. didn't just inherit a solid program and maintain it)
Vaughn Vaughn Vaughn
Bama has had a pretty mediocre season. Would be underwhelming IMO.
They are in a run to be a host and have beaten UGA on the road. Vaughn also has shown an ability to recruit to a non destination school in the SEC.
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I cannot fiddle but I can build a great state from a small city
-Thermistocles
Titan 20 '09, EMPSA '20
OEF VET 2011-12, 13-14
I cannot fiddle but I can build a great state from a small city
-Thermistocles
Titan 20 '09, EMPSA '20
OEF VET 2011-12, 13-14
If (big if) they win the series vs UF this weekend they will most likely be hosting, which would be a phenomenal season for Bama. They have hosted by my count only 3 times since 2000. Only made a regional 3 times since 2014 (this year will make 4). You have to take into account the program he is doing it at, Bama baseball is not traditionally a top half SEC job.
They have had 6 40 win seasons since 2000. If they win 1 more game this will be their 7th.
He wouldn't be considered a home run hire IMO, but he'd be a very good one that could be very successful with our resources.
They have had 6 40 win seasons since 2000. If they win 1 more game this will be their 7th.
He wouldn't be considered a home run hire IMO, but he'd be a very good one that could be very successful with our resources.
Go get Tadlock and give him a rock star GM so he can focus on baseball. Dude is a winner and has done his duty in Lubbock. Time to come to the big time.
Fairview20 said:
If (big if) they win the series vs UF this weekend they will most likely be hosting, which would be a phenomenal season for Bama. They have hosted by my count only 3 times since 2000. Only made a regional 3 times since 2014 (this year will make 4). You have to take into account the program he is doing it at, Bama baseball is not traditionally a top half SEC job.
They have had 6 40 win seasons since 2000. If they win 1 more game this will be their 7th.
He wouldn't be considered a home run hire IMO, but he'd be a very good one that could be very successful with our resources.
I think he's done a good job as well given that it's Bama and they weren't a destination school for Baseball at all before he got there.
I'm just implying that he wouldn't be in the top 3-5 on my list. But he's on it for sure. I would get behind it if we hired him.
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