Lots of chatter so some may need to brace themselves

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Originally Posted by Santiago

It will be hard for things to not leak if a coach finishes their season before us.

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Leaks are a completely different story. Leaks are happening right now.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Leaks are a completely different story. Leaks are happening right now.

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I am aware and hearing things.
I meant.....Leaks to those that cannot help themselves but start talking like major in the loop guys.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

I think it's O'Conner.

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A&M is probably going to make us go up more than we want to on O?Conner, so we will see how that plays out. They also could just say we do not want a drawn out search and go hire Rob Vaughn.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

A&M is probably going to make us go up more than we want to on O?Conner, so we will see how that plays out. They also could just say we do not want a drawn out search and go hire Rob Vaughn.

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Is Earley even getting canned?

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Originally Posted by Santiago

I am aware and hearing things.
I meant.....Leaks to those that cannot help themselves but start talking like major in the loop guys.

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Ehh…..maybe. Baseball is a little bit different because there are just not as many guys covering it full time and so there are less loose lips.

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Originally Posted by StateDawg44

Is Earley even getting canned?

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It would be the shock of the century if that guy stayed. The only people that do not know he is in over his head are the players.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

I think it's O'Conner.

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I would be thrilled with O'Connor. Look at UVA before him. Also compare UVA during his tenure there with MSU. He would be an upgrade over pretty much any coach in our history.

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Originally Posted by Tbonewannabe

I would be thrilled with O'Connor. Look at UVA before him. Also compare UVA during his tenure there with MSU. He would be an upgrade over pretty much any coach in our history.

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I think most would be very happy with O’Conner. He has the pedigree, he has a national championship, multiple trips to Omaha, etc. I will say that if you want a fiery coach, ala Cohen, he will not be your guy. He is going to be like Lemonis temperament wise.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

I think it's O'Conner.

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That's the rumor but it seems a little too clean. He was very close to going to A&M last year and they will be in the market again. Not sure how O'Conner feels about A&M and we weren't an option last year so we'll see how it plays out.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I think most would be very happy with O’Conner. He has the pedigree, he has a national championship, multiple trips to Omaha, etc. I will say that if you want a fiery coach, ala Cohen, he will not be your guy. He is going to be like Lemonis temperament wise.

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You're not going to find anyone with a better resume' that's for sure. Not only did he win a NC there he won the ACC's only one since the 50's.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

That's the rumor but it seems a little too clean. He was very close to going to A&M last year and they will be in the market again. Not sure how O'Conner feels about A&M and we weren't an option last year so we'll see how it plays out.

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He will be in their top 3. I think it will be Heefner, O’Conner, and Vaughn. In what order I have no clue.

the screws are tightening a bit

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Originally Posted by Quaoarsking

As mentioned repeatedly on here, through no fault of O'Connor, UVA is probably not going to a Regional without a run in the ACC Tournament, so there's an opportunity to hire a coach while we're still playing but his old team isn't.

I completely agree we won't hire a coach until his team is done, but if we go on a surprise run, that shouldn't delay us.

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D1 has them in currently so beating BC tonight and maybe 1 more should do it unless some behind them start making noise

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Originally Posted by Pancho

the screws are tightening a bit

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Not really. We are going to get a sitting P4 HC. But again, like I have stressed for weeks, some are going to view whoever the hire is as an abject failure if it is not Brian O’Conner.

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Originally Posted by Coach34

D1 has them in currently so beating BC tonight and maybe 1 more should do it unless some behind them start making noise

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I would probably have them in if I were on the committee. They missed a huge opportunity for an RPI boost when their series at Florida State got canceled.

It all comes down to whether the committee will be sticklers on RPI or not. They're not consistent on that from year to year.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Not really. We are going to get a sitting P4 HC. But again, like I have stressed for weeks, some are going to view whoever the hire is as an abject failure if it is not Brian O’Conner.

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Count me in. It's a failure if it's not O'Connor and an abject failure if it's not one of about 3 other guys.

I'm 100% #O'ConnororBust

Only name I hear about the Texas A&M job is Rob Vaughn for now. As far as our coaching search goes, I have heard a few suggest that we have our guy. I believe that it’s O’Conner or Waz. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of those guys.

Bakich smoke is getting a bit warmer.

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Originally Posted by Quaoarsking

Count me in. It's a failure if it's not O'Connor and an abject failure if it's not one of about 3 other guys.

I'm 100% #O'ConnororBust

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Then I would probably prepare for it to be a failure in your eyes. I do not think it will be an abject failure in your eyes though.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Bakich smoke is getting a bit warmer.

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In what circles? Outside of Supertalk putting him on their hotboard today, I'm not sure he's been getting mentioned as a possibility by any of the baseball media guys.

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Originally Posted by KB21

In what circles? Outside of Supertalk putting him on their hotboard today, I'm not sure he's been getting mentioned as a possibility by any of the baseball media guys.

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There's a reason for that. Some don't want a major distraction even if they are looking around. I know we're not used to that because of Dan Mullen but the way he handled it wasn't the norm and it was unprofessional IMO.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

He will be in their top 3. I think it will be Heefner, O’Conner, and Vaughn. In what order I have no clue.

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I like that group. But I will say it's a little surprising if Wasikowski isn't in their top 3. I think he is on par with O'Conner and Bakich.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

There's a reason for that. Some don't want a major distraction even if they are looking around. I know we're not used to that because of Dan Mullen but the way he handled it wasn't the norm and it was unprofessional IMO.

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Correct. I mean O’Conner is only the hot IT name because it was brought up by some of the D1 guys and our fans just zeroed in on that HAD TO BE the hire. The only comment he made was that he was happy at UVA. Same as Wes said for UGA. Like I have said for 3 weeks, Bakich has interest in this job. Him finally being added to the hot board also tells me that his name has been fed to them by some industry sources.

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

I like that group. But I will say it's a little surprising if Wasikowski isn't in their top 3. I think he is on par with O'Conner and Bakich.

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O’Conner-1 national championship, 7 CWS appearances
Bakich-National runner up, 2 Supers, 6 Regionals
Wasikowski- 2 supers, 3 Regionals.

Wazikowski is not quite on the Bakich level and is nowhere close to O’Conner.

O?Conner. Bakich
, or Waz would be a terrific hire?

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Originally Posted by TNDawg35

O?Conner. Bakich
, or Waz would be a terrific hire?

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I think any of the 3 would be a fantastic hire. Bakich is who I want because of familiarity with the conference and I think he would recruit lights out here. But you cannot be unhappy at hiring a national championship winning coach in O’Conner.

O'Connor/Was give me either and I really don't care which but can't see it being Bakich.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I think any of the 3 would be a fantastic hire. Bakich is who I want because of familiarity with the conference and I think he would recruit lights out here. But you cannot be unhappy at hiring a national championship winning coach in O’Conner.

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Same

Want Backich, but will think Selmon did good with any of these.

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Originally Posted by Cooterpoot

O'Connor/Was give me either and I really don't care which but can't see it being Bakich.

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Just no need to pay a big buyout.

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Originally Posted by HoopsDawg

Just no need to pay a big buyout.

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There is if you have the money, which we do, and we think it is worth it to pay. And the only ones who know that are making the hire.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

O’Conner-1 national championship, 7 CWS appearances
Bakich-National runner up, 2 Supers, 6 Regionals
Wasikowski- 2 supers, 3 Regionals.

Wazikowski is not quite on the Bakich level and is nowhere close to O’Conner.

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He hasn't been a head coach nearly as long as O'Conner or Bakich but I feel like as far as identifying talent and coaching goes he is up there with them. In time he will have a similar resume'.

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Originally Posted by HoopsDawg

Just no need to pay a big buyout.

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We don't need to go cheap. We need to get this right. And to be honest going cheap would disappoint me more than not getting a name coach even if it is a really good coach.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

There is if you have the money, which we do, and we think it is worth it to pay. And the only ones who know that are making the hire.

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Is a huge buyout included when deciding if baseball makes money??****

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Originally Posted by Todd4State

We don't need to go cheap. We need to get this right. And to be honest going cheap would disappoint me more than not getting a name coach even if it is a really good coach.

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We aren't going cheap. No need to be stupid either.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

I mean we had a booster out of Houston pledge 3 mil a few weeks ago for baseball NIL. 1.3 will not be a problem. And after today, I think the number for McPherson will go down a good bit.

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I've heard nothing of this. Not saying you're wrong but last I heard a week ago our budget was less than 3 for next year. But we will find out. Keep Reese and we know someone came up with up. Bc he gonna cost.

what will ultimately determine which one of these guys is hired?

How has Bakich recruited at Clemson?

last 2 years he's had top 10 classes

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Originally Posted by Homedawg

I've heard nothing of this. Not saying you're wrong but last I heard a week ago our budget was less than 3 for next year. But we will find out. Keep Reese and we know someone came up with up. Bc he gonna cost.

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Was told it by 3 different people two weeks ago. He is a really big booster.

One thing I like about Bakich is he is at a program in the ACC that is similar to a SEC program in terms of resources. He would be a really good fit.