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    Hearing Butch to be announced as new AU Baseball Coach

    Later today or tomorrow.

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    good for him!

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    So who would we target as pitching coach, and would that mean anything for the future recruits already committed?

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    Ms state baseball won't believe it until a press release.

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    I know UNC's pitching coach is a stud, though he's been there a long time and my guess is his next job will be HC somewhere. But with our resources and status as a program, if we're really serious about making baseball a priority, we should have our pick of some really talented coaches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    I know UNC's pitching coach is a stud, though he's been there a long time and my guess is his next job will be HC somewhere. But with our resources and status as a program, if we're really serious about making baseball a priority, we should have our pick of some really talented coaches.
    The timing of getting an elite assistant is awful. In the summer yea I'm w you. But now? heck I wouldn't give an assistant of mine permission to talk to another school for another assistant job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homedawg View Post
    The timing of getting an elite assistant is awful. In the summer yea I'm w you. But now? heck I wouldn't give an assistant of mine permission to talk to another school for another assistant job.
    You may be right, but if this happens, I would go with an interim and then go right back to the same guy in the summer. Because if I'm an AC and my HC won't give me a chance to speak with Mississippi State about a job, I'm going to be looking for the first opportunity out of there in the summer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    You may be right, but if this happens, I would go with an interim and then go right back to the same guy in the summer. Because if I'm an AC and my HC won't give me a chance to speak with Mississippi State about a job, I'm going to be looking for the first opportunity out of there in the summer.
    I think the interim idea is a good one. Won't get anyone before signing day anyway. Losing butch will also slow the bama player freight train we had.

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    The pitching coach at Dallas Baptist is my first choice.


    Butch was supposed to be announced yesterday but they are still continuing the process.

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    All my inside info says yes he's going. This Thursday.

    Cohen had put out feelers, trust me we will get a high caliber coach.

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    No brainer- if offered he was always going to take it
    Walk like the King or walk like you don't care who the King is

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    Quote Originally Posted by MsStateBaseball View Post
    All my inside info says yes he's going. This Thursday.

    Cohen had put out feelers, trust me we will get a high caliber coach.
    Your inside info is slow. Get some new ones.

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    Kendall Rodgers says he's spoken to a few high caliber Pitching Coaches that would have interest in our job.

    @KendallRogersD1: Have talked with a few elite pitching guys already who would have major interest in @HailStateBB. Wouldn't worry. https://t.co/9oWhxyjCDM

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    I've known for a while Homedawg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CadaverDawg View Post
    Kendall Rodgers says he's spoken to a few high caliber Pitching Coaches that would have interest in our job.

    @KendallRogersD1: Have talked with a few elite pitching guys already who would have major interest in @HailStateBB. Wouldn't worry. https://t.co/9oWhxyjCDM
    Yeah- I wouldn't worry about it.

    We can't promote from within because no one on our staff has a pitching background. So, that's not an option.

    If we go the interim route, whomever that is will be expected to get strong consideration for the pitching coach job, so again- not a good option unless the interim is someone really good to start with.

    We can attract someone really good- and I'm not worried about Alabama recruiting. I'd rather have someone with Texas, Florida, Georgia, or California ties when it comes to pitching. Alabama is about the same as Mississippi in regards to baseball talent.

    It sounds to me like Butch is Auburn's fall back plan though. Otherwise they wouldn't be interviewing or talking to "another A+ candidate" per Aaron Fitt. I think Butch has a pretty big buyout clause plus Butch was on the staff of an Auburn team that had some pretty rough records. Reading between the lines it sounds like they want to get someone else if at all possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MsStateBaseball View Post
    I've known for a while Homedawg.
    Rigggggghhhttt. After your you wanted to see a press release to believe it..... How you have a follower is beyond me. But continue on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CadaverDawg View Post
    Kendall Rodgers says he's spoken to a few high caliber Pitching Coaches that would have interest in our job.

    @KendallRogersD1: Have talked with a few elite pitching guys already who would have major interest in @HailStateBB. Wouldn't worry. https://t.co/9oWhxyjCDM
    Not worried about hiring a quality coach- that will happen. But doesn't mean you get the guy you want before spring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Todd4State View Post
    Yeah- I wouldn't worry about it.

    We can't promote from within because no one on our staff has a pitching background. So, that's not an option.

    If we go the interim route, whomever that is will be expected to get strong consideration for the pitching coach job, so again- not a good option unless the interim is someone really good to start with.

    We can attract someone really good- and I'm not worried about Alabama recruiting. I'd rather have someone with Texas, Florida, Georgia, or California ties when it comes to pitching. Alabama is about the same as Mississippi in regards to baseball talent.

    It sounds to me like Butch is Auburn's fall back plan though. Otherwise they wouldn't be interviewing or talking to "another A+ candidate" per Aaron Fitt. I think Butch has a pretty big buyout clause plus Butch was on the staff of an Auburn team that had some pretty rough records. Reading between the lines it sounds like they want to get someone else if at all possible.
    Butch can take this job at no cost. No buy out.

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    I deal with really jealous fans all the time, your just another. See my Facebook page for even better coverage of MS State Baseball.

    I still don't believe anything until the parties involved says it so. Too many people believe it so but AU can change their mind anytime.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MsStateBaseball View Post
    I deal with really jealous fans all the time, your just another. See my Facebook page for even better coverage of MS State Baseball.

    I still don't believe anything until the parties involved says it so. Too many people believe it so but AU can change their mind anytime.
    Jealous....of you.....hahaha. Now that's funny shit. You predict so much stuff some should be right. And most is wrong. At least what u post on here. It's truly sad. Don't have to I worry about me tagging you on Twitter or wherever. I get enough comic relief here......In a rare instance, I'll actually agree w you on the butch deal isn't finalized, so anything could change, but it's close.

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