*****Aggies @ Vanderbilt - Thursday*****

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In reply to trouble • 9:26p, 3/20/25
trouble said:
What? I'm confused on the PC part. JJ is an awful umpire. We discussed it all through this thread.

Sorry trouble. I actually came in late. I just know there is a philosophy of never blame the umpires out there, and I understand why for sure. This guy tonight was heavily one sided. When pitches in the oppo box are called strikes for their pitchers, and Praeger is squeezed, it is practically impossible to overcome. But we came close despite it. I am seeing a pattern across sports. No holding call on our opponents for over 9 straight games in football. Now you know why Stewart is tearing it up in the combine but had only something like 2 sacks last season.
I hate tu. It's in my blood.
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In reply to powerbelly • 9:26p, 3/20/25
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histag10 said:
RED AG 98 said:
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I never would have expected the team to look so lost at the plate with our hitting coach still in the ballpark.

This observation should convince anyone with a brain cell that Earley was NOT our hitting coach….that may have been his title, but he damn sure wasn't THE hitting coach….
He absolutely was, and has an excellent track record as a hitting coach. He is elite in that role.


Was he? Or was the dictation by the head coach on how the offense should be handled, coached, and controlled the main influence?

I am not saying I know the answer but we ought to begin asking the question
Do you know his track record? Look at what hitters say about him from his time at ASU.


I know the track record and hitters at ASU saying they liked him. I also see with my own eyes.
What did you see the last 3 years? It's fair to doubt Earley as a manager, but not as a hitting coach.
And if it wasn't Earley then who was it? Because that's who pos said it was and that's who he wanted in Austin...


Then why are we terrible now?
Because he isn't doing the same this year? If you have stars you can read staff posts about how the approach has changed quite a bit - first pitch swings, k rate, bb rate, etc. We are not doing what we did the previous 3 at the plate.


Yeah, I'm genuinely curious why we have started taking first pitch swings this year. The approach to sit on it last year worked in our favor so often.
That is a Schloss thing. I hoped it would continue under Earley.


We were doing it early in the season and the results were even worse.
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In reply to powerbelly • 9:30p, 3/20/25
powerbelly said:
histag10 said:
RED AG 98 said:
Captain Pablo said:
RED AG 98 said:
powerbelly said:
Bunk Moreland said:
powerbelly said:
Bunk Moreland said:
powerbelly said:
Come Out Roll said:
powerbelly said:
I never would have expected the team to look so lost at the plate with our hitting coach still in the ballpark.

This observation should convince anyone with a brain cell that Earley was NOT our hitting coach….that may have been his title, but he damn sure wasn't THE hitting coach….
He absolutely was, and has an excellent track record as a hitting coach. He is elite in that role.


Was he? Or was the dictation by the head coach on how the offense should be handled, coached, and controlled the main influence?

I am not saying I know the answer but we ought to begin asking the question
Do you know his track record? Look at what hitters say about him from his time at ASU.


I know the track record and hitters at ASU saying they liked him. I also see with my own eyes.
What did you see the last 3 years? It's fair to doubt Earley as a manager, but not as a hitting coach.
And if it wasn't Earley then who was it? Because that's who pos said it was and that's who he wanted in Austin...


Then why are we terrible now?
Because he isn't doing the same this year? If you have stars you can read staff posts about how the approach has changed quite a bit - first pitch swings, k rate, bb rate, etc. We are not doing what we did the previous 3 at the plate.


Yeah, I'm genuinely curious why we have started taking first pitch swings this year. The approach to sit on it last year worked in our favor so often.
That is a Schloss thing. I hoped it would continue under Earley.

Me too
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In reply to trouble • 9:30p, 3/20/25
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trouble said:
histag10 said:
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Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


To me it's a very easy decision. Any cemeteries near the Alabama campus?


Wasn't he on our list this last year, and he essentially made it clear he wanted to stay in Tuscaloosa? I remember his name being brought up a bunch because of his connection to the area and A&M


We interviewed him. He said no thanks.
Questions - did we make him a serious offer? Why are there others who say they know him and would want the job? So is he completely off of the list going forward?
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9:32p, 3/20/25
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'23 recruiting class (transfers and freshman)…. vs this '24 recruiting class (transfers and freshman)… proving to be massive issue (with the exception of Kiel).
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In reply to Sgt. Schultz • 9:32p, 3/20/25
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So what made people think the worst baseball team in the conference was number one in the country just a month ago?


Sorry but it's on the players. It's in their head now because they were on cruise control and bought the #1 hype. When other teams don't roll over, they don't know what to do. Seriously, this season was almost predictable because of the stupid ass hero worship Aggies tend to place on their athletes...."Everyone slapping them on the back, telling them how great they are...."
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In reply to W • 9:36p, 3/20/25
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it's just shocking how mediocre the transfer players are -- outside of Henseler

who recruited and evaluated these guys?

they are bad
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In reply to The Marksman • 9:37p, 3/20/25
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The Marksman said:
Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


We continue to roll with Joni Taylor after 3 awful years. Prepare for Earley to stay for his contract. We're not going to fire coaches with multiple years on their contracts while we continue to pay Jimbos buyout.
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In reply to Captain Pablo • 9:41p, 3/20/25
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It's gonna take more than one down season to loosen up the season ticket market

Maybe a lot more than one season
No kidding - I outlasted Childress when it was obvious we would never win in Omaha with him. We got it right with Schloss, but were also screwed by him. He's a snake.

Unfortunately, it's going to take a ton of cash to save the program (getting the right coach and NIL).
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In reply to MagnumLoad • 9:42p, 3/20/25
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We ***** about blue all the time here. I even have a list.
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In reply to TAMU1990 • 9:43p, 3/20/25
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TAMU1990 said:
trouble said:
histag10 said:
Wabs said:
The Marksman said:
Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


To me it's a very easy decision. Any cemeteries near the Alabama campus?


Wasn't he on our list this last year, and he essentially made it clear he wanted to stay in Tuscaloosa? I remember his name being brought up a bunch because of his connection to the area and A&M


We interviewed him. He said no thanks.
Questions - did we make him a serious offer? Why are there others who say they know him and would want the job? So is he completely off of the list going forward?


Didn't even make it that far. He told us he wasn't ready to leave bama.
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9:45p, 3/20/25
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I suggest people watch our softball team if you're not already. Almost exact opposite of the baseball team, including the coaching. Especially the coaching.
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In reply to 1876er • 9:46p, 3/20/25
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1876er said:
The Marksman said:
Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


We continue to roll with Joni Taylor after 3 awful years. Prepare for Earley to stay for his contract. We're not going to fire coaches with multiple years on their contracts while we continue to pay Jimbos buyout.


That's because Gary basically screwed his buddy Vic staying too long.
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In reply to TAMU1990 • 9:47p, 3/20/25
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Captain Pablo said:
It's gonna take more than one down season to loosen up the season ticket market

Maybe a lot more than one season
No kidding - I outlasted Childress when it was obvious we would never win in Omaha with him. We got it right with Schloss, but were also screwed by him. He's a snake.

Unfortunately, it's going to take a ton of cash to save the program (getting the right coach and NIL).


It won't take a ton. We just spent a ton and got the most underwhelming result we could ever think of. Actually it was unthinkable to all of us. Anyone saying they thought we'd be where we are at this point was in any way a possibility is talking out of their ass.

So if the season continues without marked improvement we could and should absolutely make a change and spend what it takes to get a top level coach, or spend lower to get a proven up and comer and hit the 1 year reset.

But we won't.
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In reply to GymBroFisher • 9:47p, 3/20/25
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You don't fire Earley unless you have a replacement lined up, and only giving a brand new head coach 1 year isn't a good look. He has 3 major injuries to start the season to deal with.

Trev needs to give it a look at the end of the season if things god really bad. Maybe talk to some players. But 1 bad season isn't a great reason to fire a coach unless you are sure he isn't the guy.

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In reply to Wabs • 9:47p, 3/20/25
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I suggest people watch our softball team if you're not already. Almost exact opposite of the baseball team, including the coaching. Especially the coaching.


I would, but baseball is a much much better sport.
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In reply to trouble • 9:48p, 3/20/25
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Was the late timing an issue? If we really did talk to 13 people (according to the broadcast this evening), I think interviewing a week before freshman check in was a huge turn off.
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In reply to powerbelly • 9:50p, 3/20/25
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powerbelly said:
Wabs said:
I suggest people watch our softball team if you're not already. Almost exact opposite of the baseball team, including the coaching. Especially the coaching.


I would, but baseball is a much much better sport.


No worries. Just thought you might like to watch something good.
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In reply to TAMU1990 • 9:51p, 3/20/25
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I think it was a huge part of it.
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In reply to Bunk Moreland • 9:52p, 3/20/25
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Will cost us 1 mil or more depending on assistant salaries to get rid of this staff. Add on a buyout for the coach we hire, money for his salary, & NIL. Then remember we were supposed to renovste our stadium next year. Yea it's gonna take money. We'll be awful for several more years if we dont pull the plug this season imo.
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In reply to GymBroFisher • 9:53p, 3/20/25
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You don't fire Earley unless you have a replacement lined up, and only giving a brand new head coach 1 year isn't a good look. He has 3 major injuries to start the season to deal with.

Trev needs to give it a look at the end of the season if things god really bad. Maybe talk to some players. But 1 bad season isn't a great reason to fire a coach unless you are sure he isn't the guy.


How do you think we got in this mess?
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In reply to trouble • 9:58p, 3/20/25
trouble said:
TAMU1990 said:
trouble said:
histag10 said:
Wabs said:
The Marksman said:
Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


To me it's a very easy decision. Any cemeteries near the Alabama campus?


Wasn't he on our list this last year, and he essentially made it clear he wanted to stay in Tuscaloosa? I remember his name being brought up a bunch because of his connection to the area and A&M


We interviewed him. He said no thanks.
Questions - did we make him a serious offer? Why are there others who say they know him and would want the job? So is he completely off of the list going forward?


Didn't even make it that far. He told us he wasn't ready to leave bama.


You 100% sure about this????
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In reply to trouble • 9:59p, 3/20/25
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trouble said:
TAMU1990 said:
trouble said:
histag10 said:
Wabs said:
The Marksman said:
Trev is going to have a decision to make at the end of the season, and I'm not sure it shouldn't be a fairly easy one...


To me it's a very easy decision. Any cemeteries near the Alabama campus?


Wasn't he on our list this last year, and he essentially made it clear he wanted to stay in Tuscaloosa? I remember his name being brought up a bunch because of his connection to the area and A&M


We interviewed him. He said no thanks.
Questions - did we make him a serious offer? Why are there others who say they know him and would want the job? So is he completely off of the list going forward?


Didn't even make it that far. He told us he wasn't ready to leave bama.


Kendall says smth different





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In reply to Your Mom And Them • 10:00p, 3/20/25
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I trust the person who told me. They are in a position to know and have no reason to lie to me. That's about as sure as I can be.

I don't think anyone who wasn't present can be 100% sure.
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In reply to jmcfar_98 • 10:01p, 3/20/25
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I love Kendall but he doesn't know everything. None of us outside the AD know everything.
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In reply to Killzone3abc • 10:03p, 3/20/25
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Will cost us 1 mil or more depending on assistant salaries to get rid of this staff. Add on a buyout for the coach we hire, money for his salary, & NIL. Then remember we were supposed to renovste our stadium next year. Yea it's gonna take money. We'll be awful for several more years if we dont pull the plug this season imo.
it's Trev's job to convince the baseball NIL donors to move their money to the contract buyout

much of this year's NIL budget is for players that will go to the draft or will be out of eligibility

so their departures should easily free up $1 MM to $2 MM in NIL
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In reply to Bunk Moreland • 10:03p, 3/20/25
I we toss a coach after one season it is going to cost extra just to get any quality coach to leave where they currently coaching weather someone that is established or an up and comer on the rise.. I'm not saying we should keep Earley because of this, I just don't think we're going to get anyone on the cheap.
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In reply to GymBroFisher • 10:04p, 3/20/25
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GymBroFisher said:
You don't fire Earley unless you have a replacement lined up, and only giving a brand new head coach 1 year isn't a good look. He has 3 major injuries to start the season to deal with.

Trev needs to give it a look at the end of the season if things god really bad. Maybe talk to some players. But 1 bad season isn't a great reason to fire a coach unless you are sure he isn't the guy.


You are correct in a vacuum but Earley isn't you're regular 1st year hire. He was hired to maintain the momentum gained from last season and keep the roster together. If we squander that momentum in year 1 there is no point in keeping him on.

It is not a 1:1 situation like if we were to have hired a brand new coach who would've had to start from scratch. Basically a step above interim due to the timing. It has been a failure thus far. It is what it is. I didn't hate the thought process then and I still don't, just didn't work out. Hope it turns around quick and is a moot point.
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In reply to trouble • 10:05p, 3/20/25
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We ***** about blue all the time here. I even have a list.


Is this guy tonight on the list? Is he consistently one sided against us?
I hate tu. It's in my blood.
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10:06p, 3/20/25
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Good coaches win with equal talent. Great coaches win no matter. We have neither in 2025.
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In reply to trouble • 10:07p, 3/20/25
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trouble said:
We ***** about blue all the time here. I even have a list.
trouble absolutely has the receipts!
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In reply to Sgt. Schultz • 10:08p, 3/20/25
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I saw it coming months ago.
People were still celebrating the '24 WCS.
Drunk with euphoria.
"Gimme a diablo sandwhich and a dr. pepper...to go"
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In reply to Fairview20 • 10:09p, 3/20/25
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How many of you were around watching the coaching search at the end of last season? If you didn't start paying attention until now, you're missing a big part of the story of the past 9 months.
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In reply to Sgt. Schultz • 10:10p, 3/20/25
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Sgt. Schultz said:
AggieBB said:
Sgt. Schultz said:
tbrooksv said:
So what made people think the worst baseball team in the conference was number one in the country just a month ago?


Sorry but it's on the players. It's in their head now because they were on cruise control and bought the #1 hype. When other teams don't roll over, they don't know what to do.
And guess who is responsible for the players?


Players have got to perform at the level they are paid to perform.
You think we'd be hovering around .500 if dickbag was still here? If so, well…LOL
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In reply to Timberwolf • 10:10p, 3/20/25
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Players may have gotten him an interview, but coach got the job based on his own merits. This "players picked the coach" narrative is getting old.
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