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Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:28 am
Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:28 am
Question: is MSU actually capable of poaching a current SEC baseball head coach? My BaseVol buddies do not seem to think so.
Although MSU has heavily invested in its baseball program over the last few decades, it’s hard to imagine that they will offer a more lucrative contract than what these other SEC programs are now willing to pay. I’ll hang up and listen.
What is Andy Cannizaro up to?
Although MSU has heavily invested in its baseball program over the last few decades, it’s hard to imagine that they will offer a more lucrative contract than what these other SEC programs are now willing to pay. I’ll hang up and listen.
What is Andy Cannizaro up to?
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Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:40 am to GeauxBreauxs
Obviously, it's early, and we've got a ways to go... but, our team looks night and day from last year in the best possible ways. We may not be looking for a new coach after this season.
To answer your question... we could steal Butch Thompson from Auburn anytime we want.
To answer your question... we could steal Butch Thompson from Auburn anytime we want.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:41 am to GeauxBreauxs
Probably not even though MSU has a great BB history. Why would someone like the Bama coach leave after one year? OUtside of the MSU history and the 10K fans they bring, what other positive is there. Bama has proven with NS that you can be successful in other sports at Bama while FB thrives. Plus as Greg said in congress you need a powerful FB team along with mens basketball to fund the non revenue sports. This would apply to other SEC schools as well but I reference Bama since they have a new coach. And long established coaches like Corbin are surely not going to leave.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:42 am to GeauxBreauxs
If O'Sullivan flirted with LSU I could see him wanting that job with the support MSU can give him that Fla doesn't.
Corbin always seems to come up but he seems content to ride it out in Nashville.
I'm not convinced Vitello wouldn't strongly consider it as well although Hog fans seem to think he longs for Fayeteville.
Corbin always seems to come up but he seems content to ride it out in Nashville.
I'm not convinced Vitello wouldn't strongly consider it as well although Hog fans seem to think he longs for Fayeteville.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 9:06 am to GeauxBreauxs
Your Vol friends must not know much about SEC baseball and the capabilities that State has regarding baseball.
If State wanted Vitello he would listen. This isn't football.
If State wanted Vitello he would listen. This isn't football.
This post was edited on 3/13/24 at 9:07 am
Posted on 3/13/24 at 9:15 am to GeauxBreauxs
Vitello would leave Tennessee in an instant if State offered him
Posted on 3/13/24 at 9:37 am to GeauxBreauxs
Yes. Not every coach, but there are more than a handful that would listen, and several that would likely take the job.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 9:55 am to GeauxBreauxs
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is MSU actually capable of poaching a current SEC baseball head coach?
Yes, but I think a few guys are locked in and not going anywhere in Corbin, Schloss, DVH, O'Sullivan, Johnson, & Vitello.
If they target a Butch Thompson or Rob Vaughn (too early) then I think they could.
I doubt they're interested in Kingston, Bieser, or Mingione, but I think they could steal one if they wanted.
I left Bianco out. He's not going anywhere and I don't think anyone wants him.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 11:53 am to GeauxBreauxs
Vitello's agent would definitely listen if State called.
Likely would depend how he feels about his current trajectory at Tennessee, at that time.
Likely would depend how he feels about his current trajectory at Tennessee, at that time.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 7:24 pm to GeauxBreauxs
Absolutely. State, Ole Miss, Arky, SC, and LSU have their athletics structured so that baseball gets more influence, money, and fan support than any other places in the nation.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 7:43 pm to GeauxBreauxs
We poached a top pitching coach away from SC.
Honestly, I don't know anymore. Most of our players get worse when they get here. They don't throw as well and they forget how to hit. I'm not sure any coach could overcome it. But then again Lemonis beat LSU 2/3 last year when we weren't much good. We are terrible now though.
Honestly, I don't know anymore. Most of our players get worse when they get here. They don't throw as well and they forget how to hit. I'm not sure any coach could overcome it. But then again Lemonis beat LSU 2/3 last year when we weren't much good. We are terrible now though.
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