Bobcats said:

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The three that could be realistically attainable, have Texas/Southwest connections and experience, and would be instant winners are

Vaughn
Skip J
Hallmark

Coaches like O'Sullivan, W Johnson, Bakich, O'Connor, Heefner, etc are pipe dreams.

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I concur. None in that bottom list are moving unless there is a personal reason. Similar to the reasons Schloss made both of his jumps. Now not similar reasons exactly. Just their own personal reasons.

Hell why not swing for the fences and go for Tony Vitello?

I watched a show on the SEC network last week that was about this years Bama team. Several interviews with Vaughn on the show. Great insight into his personality, strategy, mentality. After watching it, I liked the idea him being our coach. I will be very pleased with either him or Skip. Both Vaughn and Skip from their interviews give me a good sense they would succeed here.

I had concerns with Earley last fall after listening to his interviews. And it's played out about as I expected.

Please
By all means, detail out these other prototypical hires comparable to Vaughn? Ones that failed and succeeded bc it appears you believe there are many of them to justify your stance.

Boom! That's where I'm at. If we're gonna make a change. Swing for the fences! Bunting for hit isn't all that fun!

I don't think Hallmark has done enough to warrant mention. Canham on the list sounds intriguing.

I thought Early was the best thing since whatever. Now he is everybody's something or other

TexasAggie_97 said:

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Hell why not swing for the fences and go for Tony Vitello?

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Why stop at Vitello while your hallucinating? Why not Terry Francona or Bruce Bochy?

Agryan00 said:

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TexasAggie_97 said:

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Hell why not swing for the fences and go for Tony Vitello?

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Why stop at Vitello while hallucinating? Why not Terry Francona or Bruce Bochy?

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If you want hallucination, lick toads and consult Artificial Ignorance…

Jack Boyette said:

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Canham is interesting because OSU is a ship lost at sea currently when it comes to conferences, and this is one of the best jobs in the country in the best conference.

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I'm really intrigued by Canham, but then I realize all I know about him is what I've read here on TA. Also, I keep thinking he is doing a lot more with a lot less. Then, I realize I only closely follow A&M baseball and casually follow other SEC baseball.

Can someone who follows college baseball closely opine on whether Canham is doing more with less? Maybe he's been recruiting lights out? Maybe his teams have been the beneficiary of a weak-ish conference?

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From Oregon Live - Canham will be paid $575,000 for the 2023 season, with $25,000 raises each year through 2029, when his salary is $725,000.

Canham's original contract called for $375,000 in 2023 and $400,000 in 2024. The new contract gives Canham a $200,000 bump in pay for the next two years.

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It's kind of hard to get details on Canham's contract but he's not getting paid like his peers and Oregon State is currently an Independent and their AD finances are no where near what we have to offer. He needs to be on the list. Young up and comer with Regional and Super Regional experience. 41 years old.

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2020
Oregon State
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Season canceled due to COVID-19

2021
Oregon State
3724
1614
T5th
NCAA Regional

2022
Oregon State
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2nd
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2023

Oregon State
4120
1812
2nd
NCAA Regional
2024

Oregon State
4516
1910
2nd
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I came really close to consulting my Innie to figure out what all those numbers meant. Then it clicked. Canham has not taken Lumon to Omaha.

He played for Pat Casey on OSU teams that won back to back titles in '08 and '09. He is a former catcher, which is always a plus for me in coaches.

He coached Claunch at OSU for 2 years, so it would be interesting to get some insight there.

His grandfather commanded the 29th Infantry during D-Day.

Here is an interesting quote from Pat Henry during his playing days:

"The best leader in the country,"

I posted his name up above, but did not name him by school. Curious why the Oregon HC has not been mentioned much here. I think that would be a pretty big time hire.

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I posted his name up above, but did not name him by school. Curious why the Oregon HC has not been mentioned much here. I think that would be a pretty big time hire.

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Oregon Athletic Department = Nike Money. Not going to win that battle.

85AustinAg said:

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Jack Boyette said:

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Canham is interesting because OSU is a ship lost at sea currently when it comes to conferences, and this is one of the best jobs in the country in the best conference.

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I'm really intrigued by Canham, but then I realize all I know about him is what I've read here on TA. Also, I keep thinking he is doing a lot more with a lot less. Then, I realize I only closely follow A&M baseball and casually follow other SEC baseball.

Can someone who follows college baseball closely opine on whether Canham is doing more with less? Maybe he's been recruiting lights out? Maybe his teams have been the beneficiary of a weak-ish conference?

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Other than the COVID year, every year he's been HC at OSU, he's made a Regional or Super Regional. He's 41 years old. He's an up and comer you could out bid his current school for and if it worked would be here for a long time. Could be wrong but it can't be easy to win at Oregon State and OSU is currently in conference limbo competing as an Independent. Would think he'd know the California baseball community very well and could certainly hire Assistants to help with Texas recruiting. Very intriguing candidate to me.

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I agree - if he's interested he'll be the top candidate (IMO). I don't think O'Connor, O'Sullivan, VT, etc are realistic.

Sums it up. Trev has not had an answer when positions have opened.

If Early isn't the guy, I'm a little Leary of going after someone who's best days Amy be behind them (O'Connor).

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O Connor is the same age as Schloss. And has been to Omaha 3 out of the last 4 seasons. This year has been a disappointment but he definitely deserves the benefit of the doubt.

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That's a fair perspective.

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Jack Boyette said:

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If Early isn't the guy, I'm a little Leary of going after someone who's best days Amy be behind them (O'Connor).

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Would you take a coach who is 54 with 1 national title and 7 other CWS appearances?

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Yes. Perhaps my feeling on O'Connor is off.
As of now, I'm supporting Earley until he's no longer our guy. Hope we kill it tonight and all the way to Omaha
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85AustinAg said:

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O'Connor is getting mentioned a lot by MSU folks as a target FWIW.

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We're a better job imo.

Jack Boyette said:

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85AustinAg said:

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O'Connor is getting mentioned a lot by MSU folks as a target FWIW.

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We're a better job imo.

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Why?

State has the best facility is my understanding?

Both A&M and State are top jobs.


I hope Trev understands that one now and makes an appropriate job search.

It's tough to say, but I'd probably give an edge to MSU purely due to the facilities. The Dude is the best stadium in the country.

Baseball is also their top sport and their baseball fanbase is as good as anyone's (as are we IMO).

I'm not sure how they stack up with NIL but imagine it's probably up there at the top when it's rolling. I know they made a huge offer to Braden last year that was rumored to be more than what we offered. Plus a new coach would get a bump up in donations due to excitement. Everyone was ready to run Lemonis out for the last 2.5 years so anyone else will probably fire up the donor base.

If he is let go another name which hasnt been mentioned is Dan Fitzgerald Kansas coach. What he has done in 3 years there is nothing short of amazing. Big 12 Coach of the year.