Lots of chatter so some may need to brace themselves

[Todd4State]

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.

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.

[Todd4State]

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

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.

[StarkVegasSteve]

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.

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.

[StarkVegasSteve]

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.

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.

[TNDawg35]

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

[StarkVegasSteve]

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

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.

[Cooterpoot]

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

[cheewgumm]

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.

Same

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

[HoopsDawg]

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

Just no need to pay a big buyout.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Just no need to pay a big buyout.

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.

[Todd4State]

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.

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'.

[Todd4State]

Just no need to pay a big buyout.

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.

[Turfdawg67]

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.

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

[HoopsDawg]

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.

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

[Homedawg]

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.

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.

[Pancho]

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

[AlSwearengen]

How has Bakich recruited at Clemson?

[Pancho]

last 2 years he's had top 10 classes

[StarkVegasSteve]

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.

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

[Todd4State]

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.