Schloss. I know he would never come here

Mitch Thompson

Floorguy said:

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Mitch Thompson

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That's a no for me, dog.

edit because I realize I should probably add to that. Had a brother and some friends play for the guy. Great manager, great baseball mind, PHENOMENAL talent evaluator, but not a great guy to have as your coach. Just took the fun out of it. One of the guys hit .305 his first year, and .377 his second year with a very healthy dose of home runs and had several university's licking their chops for him to transfer but he just turned it down and went back to mending fences, baling hay, and feeding cows back home since playing for MT took the fun out of baseball. The other guys appreciated their time playing there but felt like they just lost some love for the game.

For starters, while I'm not particularly optimistic about this season and don't think that RC is going to find that "it" factor after almost 2 decades, I still think we can make this a salvageable season. My fear is that we slowly decline and miss the postseason a couple years and hurt our recruiting. I'm a big fan of bringing in the new coach before the program is sunk.

Wanna go to the bank and try to draw someone from a place they love?
Dan McDonnell- Lousville
Schloss - TCU
Josh Holiday- Ok St

Wanna pay a little less and see how they do at a bigger school?
Dan Heefner- DBU
Cliff Godwin- ECU

Want someone who does more with less?
Chris Pollard- Duke

I must admit, while Mcdonnell posts great records every year, his postseason resume isn't much hotter than RC's. I'd give Heefner the nod. Interested to hear the other ideas.

Wally Backman

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For starters, while I'm not particularly optimistic about this season and don't think that RC is going to find that "it" factor after almost 2 decades, I still think we can make this a salvageable season. My fear is that we slowly decline and miss the postseason a couple years and hurt our recruiting. I'm a big fan of bringing in the new coach before the program is sunk.

Wanna go to the bank and try to draw someone from a place they love?
Dan McDonnell- Lousville
Schloss - TCU
Josh Holiday- Ok St

Wanna pay a little less and see how they do at a bigger school?
Dan Heefner- DBU
Cliff Godwin- ECU

Want someone who does more with less?
Chris Pollard- Duke

I must admit, while Mcdonnell posts great records every year, his postseason resume isn't much hotter than RC's. I'd give Heefner the nod. Interested to hear the other ideas.

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Heefner would be my choice as well. He does more with less and recruits broadly. However, money and opportunity may not be enough to lure him. He is strongly dedicated to God, family and job and in that order. He has several young children and DBU allows and encourages his dedication to his faith and family in a unique way. He may not leave there for anywhere at this point in his life, but I would certainly reach out to him.

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Dan McDonnell- Lousville

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Been to Omaha five times under McDonnell with only two victories in those trips and one was against a RC lead Aggie team so that one really doesn't count.

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yeah... that's what i was mentioning at the end of the post, and it's what pushes me away from him.

Said it last year in this same conversation and he has not done anything to change my mind. If the Aggies make a change, they need to take a serious look at Tony Vitello. Elite recruiter for TCU and Arkansas, won 40 games at Tennessee in his second season and got to the regional championship game in Chapel Hill.

I think our next coach is coaching in the 1st base box.

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I think our next coach is coaching in the 1st base box.

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He came back as a student assistant to finish his degree. Until he does that, he's not even an option.

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Floorguy said:

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Mitch Thompson

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That's a no for me, dog.

edit because I realize I should probably add to that. Had a brother and some friends play for the guy. Great manager, great baseball mind, PHENOMENAL talent evaluator, but not a great guy to have as your coach. Just took the fun out of it. One of the guys hit .305 his first year, and .377 his second year with a very healthy dose of home runs and had several university's licking their chops for him to transfer but he just turned it down and went back to mending fences, baling hay, and feeding cows back home since playing for MT took the fun out of baseball. The other guys appreciated their time playing there but felt like they just lost some love for the game.

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I definitely understand that side of the deal. My son played Juco ball, and was recruited by Mitch. Man, it's just a tough life in Juco. They practice and play soooo much baseball. Burnout and injuries are pretty common. Most of those coaches are not the most fun people to be around. Ha!! I always thought he was professional, a great recruiter, and an exceptional coach. I know he turned down UTSA this year. I'm still surprised he hasn't landed a bigger job. He was at Baylor when they were good, and MCC can play with anyone. Tadlock was a very similar type hire for Tech.

A. J. Hinch!! If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying!!!

I have heard the same thing from some guys that have played there, and some of them turned it in despite having pretty solid years under him.

Heefner and Godwin seem like good options of the above. I'd be excited about either.

In the 'not ready quite yet but interesting' category Rick McCarty down at ACU seems to be doing well.

Within Texas, Scott Malone down at CC seems to be doing pretty well overall. Older coach now, but they do well with limited resources (beat sips last year also).

My guess is, however, that Ags will pull from outside of Texas ranks.

John Byington......he knows how to win.

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Alpha Texan said:

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Floorguy said:

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Mitch Thompson

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That's a no for me, dog.

edit because I realize I should probably add to that. Had a brother and some friends play for the guy. Great manager, great baseball mind, PHENOMENAL talent evaluator, but not a great guy to have as your coach. Just took the fun out of it. One of the guys hit .305 his first year, and .377 his second year with a very healthy dose of home runs and had several university's licking their chops for him to transfer but he just turned it down and went back to mending fences, baling hay, and feeding cows back home since playing for MT took the fun out of baseball. The other guys appreciated their time playing there but felt like they just lost some love for the game.

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I definitely understand that side of the deal. My son played Juco ball, and was recruited by Mitch. Man, it's just a tough life in Juco. They practice and play soooo much baseball. Burnout and injuries are pretty common. Most of those coaches are not the most fun people to be around. Ha!! I always thought he was professional, a great recruiter, and an exceptional coach. I know he turned down UTSA this year. I'm still surprised he hasn't landed a bigger job. He was at Baylor when they were good, and MCC can play with anyone. Tadlock was a very similar type hire for Tech.

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Had no idea he turned down UTSA! He must have his eye on something big time. I know they've lost a few assistant coaches since people I know played their 2 years and left, but when I was watching, they were beating up on Baylor and really could hang with several of the D-1 schools around the state.

I wonder if enough cash could lure Tadlock away from his alma mater.

Same strategy we used to hire Jimbo. Go after
Kevin O'Sullivan
Brian O'Connor
Tim Corbin
John Savage

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Same strategy we used to hire Jimbo. Go after
Kevin O'Sullivan
Brian O'Connor
Tim Corbin
John Savage

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I just don't think in baseball you need the top 4 guys or whatever from other schools. It's a bit different from the 85 man roster enormous-budget top-20 football programs, where, to cut into the top 10, you basically have to recruit and develop at that level for a 5-10 year period.

Yes, recruiting is similarly complex (or even more so given the MLB draft) but I don't see a need to pay one of those guys a guaranteed 10 year deal (or whatever period) at top dollar to take over in June.

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I think our next coach is coaching in the 1st base box.

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That would be the most Aggie thing to do.

As far as getting Tim Tadlock away from Tech, I think it is highly unlikely! He is an outstanding coach and knows how to recruit and treat his players with respect. My son played for him at Grayson and he and I both loved him. He was inducted in the HOF at Grayson last fall and my son and I both attended. Still a wonderful guy to be around plus, look at his record. Starting his 8th year and been to CWS 4 times.

I would love to have him here but, here is his contract he signed in 2018:

"Tadlock, who took the Red Raiders to the College World Series for the third time in five years, will receive a seven-year, $7 million deal that pays him $300,000 in base salary and $700,000 in rights fees each year of the contract. The agreement runs through Aug. 31, 2025.

He owns a collegiate career record of 720-279 in 16 years as a head coach with nine seasons at Grayson County College (435-127) and seven at Texas Tech (285-152).

Anyway, enough of Tim. We need to get back to business and win games.

Some of my observations on our team:

1) Why are we not swinging at first pitch strikes down the middle?
2) Need to be better at bunting.
3) Defense is way below average (.970) ours is .957! Need to work on.
4) Batting average is .298 which I am okay with but, with SEC pitching in the horizon it will drop.
5) Pitching with Lacy, excellent, Roa needs to not get behind early in count, Sunday, up in air need to find someone quick.

I was sorry to see Trevor leave last night. Hopefully he will be okay. First think I thought of was Tommy John surgery where you lose him for a year. Trevor throws strikes and that is what i like about him. If he returns I would consider him our closer.

Tadlock is the answer, need to do Jackie deal, give him a deal he can't refuse.

Anyone other then RC.
At least I might believe all the hype before the season begins.

After 14 seasons of Rob Childress baseball we have:
577-304-3 (0.655)
312-180-3 (0.512) Conf

2 Conf Coach of the Year

6 Conference Championships
13 Regional Appearances (Consecutive)
6 Super Region Appearances
2 CWS Appearances

Vanderbuitl was here after 14 yeasosn wiht Tim Corbin
610-290-1 (0.668)
243-172-1 (0.586) Conf

2 Conf coach of the Year

4 Conference Championships
12 Regional Appearances (Consecutive)
6 Super Region Appearances
3 CWS Appearances
1 CWS Championship

Are we really that far away? I don't know. Hope to find out this year.

Not getting Tads . Move on to other choices . If you cannot get a big name ...... go get Heefner at Dallas Baptist and give him 5 years .

FYI. The comparison I provided is based on the first 14 years of each HC