Originally Posted by
BrunswickDawg
First, Cann's hire was not a failure. Cann self-destructed - there is a major difference. Cann was successful on the field, successful in his 1 recruiting class (our current Freshman) and in building the next class. He had already shown when his head was in the game, we had what everyone agreed was the right guy.
Second, Cohen has already established a pattern of what he is looking for and no one should at-all be surprised with a hire like this. Younger. Recruiter. High Energy. Hires a strong staff. Fundamentally sound. Has won at every level and shows consistency. Ask yourselves why Cohen looks for these things - he wants MSU successful long term, and wants people who show traits of being willing to be at MSU for the long haul.
Look deeper at Lemonis than his W/L at Indiana - 1990 CWS team at The Citadel, All- SoCon for 3 years and team leader. 11 years at The Citadel with 5 Regional appearances & producing 7 All-Americans. 7 years at the right hand of McDonnell and 3 CWS and 7 Regionals and as a lead recruiter and hitting instructor producing 33 pro players. And at Indiana 3 regionals in 4 years at a program with only 4 regionals in its history prior to his 4 years there.
Looks like Cohen is thinking the guy is ready to make the next step, and is at the right stage in his career to be here for 12-15 years or more.