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Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 12:17 PM
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Monte Lee - CofC - The Cougars have more NCAA Tournament wins (four) over the last two seasons than South Carolina (two) and Clemson (none) combined.
Jim Toman (Liberty) - he will be on a watch list, but I've heard from numerous people that he isn't easy to deal with and just not a Clemson kind of guy. I had one former player tell me today that Lee is either going to Scar or Clemson, and Clemson better not screw this up.
Eric Bakich, Michigan - Has done really well with Michigan, recruiter behind a lot of the success Corbin has had at Vandy and he was here for one year.
Corbin - doubt he will take it but you gotta call right?
O'Sullivan - See Corbin.
What other names you think?
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All-TigerNet [14511]
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 12:20 PM
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my thoughts on sully. his wife is from clemson. we know what that means. also read an article that there was 2500 fans at the florida regional final. was mentioned florida expects you to win but dont necessarily show up to support the team. i would make more than a call.
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money? cars? Women of ill repute?***
Jun 4, 2015, 12:21 PM
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Legend [16071]
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I don't really think Sully is as big a reach...
Jun 4, 2015, 12:22 PM
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as we are making it out to be.
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Re: I don't really think Sully is as big a reach...
Jun 4, 2015, 12:34 PM
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I agree that Sully isn't too far of a pipe dream based on what's been mentioned in this thread and others re: support from fans & the school, etc. Florida baseball, despite the success under Coach O'Sullivan, will always play 3rd fiddle behind football & basketball down in Gainesville. However, I've also read & heard on more than 1 occasion that Sully (and Corbin, for that matter) are pretty loyal to Coach Leggett, so I could foresee that being the biggest hang-up regarding that hire. Would Sully want to come to a school that just canned his former boss? Maybe, maybe not. Guess we'll see soon enough.
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110%er [6972]
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Maybe his friend and former boss.........
Jun 4, 2015, 1:04 PM
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would reach out to him to take the job if offered to build upon the foundation that he created and know that the image, principles and success that the program has enjoyed will endure!
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All-In [45047]
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I would hope that Sully would reach out to Jack before
Jun 5, 2015, 9:45 AM
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taking the job and get some insight on how much different things are now than when he was here.
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Legend [16071]
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I'd like to have Brian O'Conner...He brought UVA out of...
Jun 4, 2015, 12:21 PM
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college baseball nothingness.
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Re: I'd like to have Brian O'Conner...He brought UVA out of...
Jun 1, 2021, 8:32 PM
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Watching his teams play is as boring as watching grass grow. His pitching coach maybe.
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Orange Blooded [3788]
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Agreed, UVA plays boring baseball***
Jun 4, 2015, 2:48 PM
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that wins.***
Jun 4, 2015, 9:11 PM
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How about Tony La Russa?***
Jun 4, 2015, 12:22 PM
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Davey Johnson***
Jun 4, 2015, 12:23 PM
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Bobby Cox still alive?***
Jun 4, 2015, 12:24 PM
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Leo Mezzone relaxing on Hartwell as we speak***
Jun 4, 2015, 3:12 PM
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Kenny Powers***
Jun 4, 2015, 12:25 PM
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^^^Yes***
Jun 4, 2015, 1:03 PM
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 12:31 PM
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I know someone who knows someone that said Sully and Corbin= 0 interest. Lee wants uSuc and watch for old uga coach or Dallas Baptist guy. Fire away but what i heard from my "people in the know".
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 7:29 PM
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My sources say Sully was coming if they didn't fire Jack. Now he is out. I'm okay with that as I didn't like him when he was here.
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That makes complete sense. Proud of him if so*
Jun 4, 2015, 7:32 PM
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Re: That makes complete sense. Proud of him if so*
Jun 4, 2015, 9:13 PM
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lol you are a joke.
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Wow...attempted insult by clemtiger117! lol*
Jun 4, 2015, 9:15 PM
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 8:54 PM
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Your people are correct about Sully and Corbin. They are dead wrong about Monte Lee. He definitely wants the Clemson job. Don't know about the Dallas Baptist coach, but there is no way we hire Perno.
> I know someone who knows someone that said Sully and > Corbin= 0 interest. Lee wants uSuc and watch for old > uga coach or Dallas Baptist guy. Fire away but what i > heard from my "people in the know".
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 5, 2015, 9:52 AM
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If the AD fired Leggett to hire Dave Perno, he needs to be immediately escorted off campus and placed on trespass notice.
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 12:38 PM
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Josh Holliday: never know until you call.
Dan Heefner: same as above
Monte Lee: a lock to replace Chad H., not unless
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Orange Blooded [2236]
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My list...
Jun 4, 2015, 12:46 PM
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These are the names I would at least grant an interview.
In no particular order...
Dan McDonnell, Louisville Monte Lee, College of Charleston Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina Bradley LeCroy, Clemson Kevin O’Sullivan, Florida Jim Schlossnagle, TCU Kyle Bunn, Indiana Chris Lemonis, Indiana
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Re: My list...
Jun 4, 2015, 2:46 PM
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Not a terrible list, except for a couple. Lecroy is totally unqualified. Maybe if he had had any luck as a hitting coach. Bunn has already been run off at Clemson and Alabama because he was universally despised by his players. He and the head coach at ETSU dang near got fired for the BS that went on there. Only way he landed at Indiana is the Citadel connection. Totally unqualified.
> These are the names I would at least grant an > interview. > > In no particular order... > > Dan McDonnell, Louisville > Monte Lee, College of Charleston > Gary Gilmore, Coastal Carolina > Bradley LeCroy, Clemson > Kevin O’Sullivan, Florida > Jim Schlossnagle, TCU > Kyle Bunn, Indiana > Chris Lemonis, Indiana
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Sounds like Lee is the guy.***
Jun 4, 2015, 1:01 PM
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If I were DRad
Jun 4, 2015, 1:31 PM
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here are some of the names not mentioned above that I would be contacting:
Shawn Stiffler HC VCU Mark Kingston HC South Florida Joe Urso HC Tampa University Rich Heller HC Iowa
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I don't believe in these "one year wonder" guys
Jun 4, 2015, 1:40 PM
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like in basketball for every Shaka Smart, there is a Darrin Horn out there.
just because a coach has a good run in one tourney (VCU, Iowa) don't buy in too much. He could have lucked into a couple really good seniors that had miracle seasons that carried them through.
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Orange Blooded [4504]
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Agree. If it wasn't for the one season you would never
Jun 4, 2015, 1:45 PM
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have heard of them.
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That's why you do a little research
Jun 4, 2015, 3:45 PM
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and discover that maybe they aren't "one year wonders"
http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/rick_heller_852997.html
Heller, a native of Eldon, Iowa, has been head coach at four institutions -- Iowa (2014-present), Indiana State (2009-13), Northern Iowa (1999-2009), and Upper Iowa (1987-99) -- leading his first three schools to NCAA postseason play. He led Indiana State to its first outright Missouri Valley Conference title in 2012. He led Northern Iowa to the 2001 MVC title and into the NCAA Tournament, the first regional appearance for the Panthers since becoming a Division I program in 1981. In 27 seasons as a head coach, Heller holds a career mark of 720-588-4.
In his first season in Iowa City, Heller helped guide the Hawkeyes to a 9-1 start -- the program's best start since 1940 -- a Big Ten Tournament berth and conference tournament win. Iowa finished the year with a 30-23 record for just the third 30-win season since 1993. The 30 victories are the most by a first-year coach in Iowa history.
http://vcuathletics.com/information/directory/bios/Stiffler_Shawn
In December 2012, Stiffler was named the sixth head coach of the VCU Baseball program. Prior to his promotion, he spent six seasons as the Rams’ pitching coach and recruiting coordinator.
During his 11 seasons as an assistant, Stiffler, has coached 29 MLB draft picks, 15 of which he personally recruited, 13 of those 15 were pitchers. He has coached nine All-Americans, two conference player of the year award winners, 44 All-CAA honorees and one Johnny Bench finalist (awarded to the best catcher in all of college baseball).
Stiffler's success as a recruiter has been a constant throughout his coaching career. In 2009 he signed a top-40 class for the Rams, ranked by Collegiate Baseball.
His impact at VCU was immediate, helping the Rams to the 2007 CAA title and 37 wins in just his first season. His mentorship of junior transfer Luke Pisker transformed into one of the most dominant seasons ever by a Black & Gold hurler with nine wins and 11 saves under his guidance. Pisker was later taken in the 17th round of the MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals. Three years later, Stiffler helped VCU claim its fifth CAA tournament title in 2010.
Since his arrival in Richmond, nine Rams hurlers have inked professional contracts. Pisker joined Mick Mattaliano (Baltimore Orioles), John Leonard (Kansas City Royals), Cody Eppley (Texas Rangers), Joe Van Meter (Texas Rangers) Robbie Andrews (Arizona Diamondbacks), Blake Hauser (Seattle Mairners), Kyle Haynes (Pittsburgh Pirates), and Kyle Pelchy (Tampa Bay Rays).
Stiffler was promoted to associate head coach prior to the 2012 season. During the 2012 season, Stiffler spent the second half of the season as interim head coach. He helped lead the Rams back to the CAA Tournament compiling a 16-9 record during that stretch.
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Billy McMillon? Pawlawski just got WKU job..... right?***
Jun 4, 2015, 1:41 PM
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 4:10 PM
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How about Matt LeCroy?
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Matt Lecroy would be on my list
Jun 4, 2015, 7:25 PM
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Very personable guy, been there and done it, local.
But does he want to deal with the BS of recruiting?
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 5:34 PM
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Randy Mazey. Fits the criteria perfectly. L own as one of best on field coaches in college game.
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Re: Names to watch
Jun 4, 2015, 7:42 PM
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Didn't the Michigan guy today say out of respect to jack that he has no interest.
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Re: Mike Hampton?
Jun 4, 2015, 7:48 PM
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Paying/paid his dues with a pretty solid St. John's program.
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Yes
Jun 5, 2015, 9:52 AM
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I would have no problem with Hambone coming back. And he has paid his dues at St. Johns and they have a good baseball program up there. Pretty sure he could have had a HC job by now at a smaller school but I think he sees the big picture.
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So the only coaches we have a shot at are from small...
Jun 4, 2015, 7:54 PM
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programs who no major school is seeking. Sounds like the usual HC search since the Prez Barker era.
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Barker?
Jun 4, 2015, 8:55 PM
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That's the traditional Clemson formula. Either promote from within or hire from a smaller program.
To my knowledge Clemson has only hired from peer programs in the big three sports twice. John Heisman was hired from Auburn and Ken Hatfield was hired from Arkansas.
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From a program building standpoint, I would pick Monte Lee
Jun 5, 2015, 9:39 AM
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if I were hiring. But, the narrow minded of the bored would never consider due to USC ties. Everybody had to start somewhere. You could rationalize it by saying he has succeeded in spite of that handicap.
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