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re: What's the rants honest thoughts on Vitello?

Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:17 am to
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85169 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:17 am to
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He's has proven he can win, but can he do it over the course of 2 decades.
You can’t wait 20 years to find out.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
28528 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:20 am to
He's done a good job rebuilding the Tennessee program. But I think LSU is a job where they can get ESTABLISHED and more proven HCs to lead the program. Could Vitello be the greatest HC in the history of baseball? Maybe. But I don't think LSU is in a spot where their only options are an "up and comer." Basketball, yes. Baseball, no. There are not many schools in the country willing to spend a ton on baseball. LSU is one of the few that will and that opens the door to a LOT of potential coaches.

If he is the guy I will, of course, support him. But I think there are others you have to make turn you down before you go that route.
Posted by tygerphan
Georgia
Member since Oct 2009
3262 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:24 am to
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20 years


There are a lot of years between 4 and 20.

I get that we live in a knee jerk world now but how we are now defining “proven he can win” is pretty weak.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85169 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:24 am to
LSUs two best coaches ever were “up and comers”
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85169 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:25 am to
He has as many trips to the CWS as PM did when we hired him.
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
27914 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:29 am to
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people who support the Bianco hire are part of the complacency problem.
It would be a Skip, Guillot, Knucklehead, and K Lady type of hire.
This post was edited on 6/14/21 at 8:40 am
Posted by Zarkinletch416
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Member since Jan 2020
8421 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:34 am to
What's my thoughts? He wins games. Clearly recruits and develops talent, AND he doesn't have baggage. Plus he's not reluctant to approach an ump if he feels a call didn't go in his teams favor. I like that. In other words, he fights for his team. No shrinking thorn bush there.

Geaux Tennessee Vols!

This post was edited on 6/14/21 at 8:49 am
Posted by 81Tiger
LSU Alumnus
Member since Sep 2009
6629 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:35 am to
So what are Vitello's strengths that make him a more attractive candidate than McDonnell, Godwin, Bianco, et al?

Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
57838 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:36 am to
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Tbob and hester just threw their support to bianco, hopefully that isnt lsu admins leaking stuff for them to put out there


I was going to post this. With their connections to the AD, almost seems like they’re trying to soften the blow.
Posted by rumination
Member since Jan 2020
726 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:37 am to
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I’m old enough to remember when Urban Meyer retired from a premier coaching spot.

Then got back in the game and did an incredible job.
quote:


Urban Meyer has retired like 3x's or so and he is still only 56 years old right now.

So he retired those first couple of times at what ages?

I know baseball legends can coach a long time, but how often does a guy get back into coaching at an entirely new baseball program and have success at that age? It seems a little risky, but maybe not? I just wonder how well he would recruit compared to a different type of hire. I understand programs can sell themselves, but I still want an elite recruiter on top of coach.

I am not exactly anti-Casey.
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20457 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:38 am to
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LSUs two best coaches ever were “up and comers”

And each one inherited a program that was a bottom feeder in the conference. LSU baseball is definitely not a bottom feeder.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
261782 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:38 am to
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Don’t want

Yep, he's the last thing LSU needs.

A fiery coach who vehemently defends his team, tries to keep umps honest, and his team plays with extreme swagger.

We don't need that at all.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85169 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:40 am to
McDonnell is an equally good recruiter and developer. Has proven himself as an in game coach. Godwin gets a ton our of players talent. I think Vitello is a better in game coach though. I’m not going to entertain Bianco. He’s the mike Martin of Supers and Regionals.
Posted by ell_13
Member since Apr 2013
85169 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:42 am to
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And each one inherited a program that was a bottom feeder in the conference. LSU baseball is definitely not a bottom feeder.
PM did not inherit a bottom feeder. Our results that last 4 seasons are worse than the four prior to him arriving.
Posted by Mobiletiggah
Mobile Alabama
Member since Mar 2021
2724 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:42 am to
There is no doubt about his ability to coach but I get a vibe from what I’ve seen on TV that he is a bit of a thug and that filters down to the team. IMO it’s not a good look to whine and complain about every call on the field. He wouldn’t be my choice.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
57838 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:44 am to
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There is no doubt about his ability to coach but I get a vibe from what I’ve seen on TV that he is a bit of a thug


A thug? da frick
Posted by CleanSlate
Member since Nov 2020
1686 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:46 am to
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I’m not shocked that T-Bob and Hester would support him with their lack of knowledge.


As opposed to your extensive background in all sports
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31507 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:46 am to
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Not mature enough for a job like LSU


Mature enough to beat our asses and Paul's old arse.

quote:

His methods may work at upstart Tennessee


The method of beating our arse???

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but his antics will get old quickly.


Yea winning sucks and is never fun


Most of you are fricking old arse construction workers who suddenly want to get uppity when it comes to lsu baseball. Was skip a whiny asshat or immature because most of the actions I see look just like skips antics from the 90s. Winning like it too.

Glad yall aren't making the decision.
This post was edited on 6/14/21 at 8:49 am
Posted by abellsujr
New England
Member since Apr 2014
35365 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:50 am to
He’s a great coach. But it ain’t happenin
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
66893 posts
Posted on 6/14/21 at 8:51 am to
I have No idea what fans want

After years of bitching nonstop about Paul sitting emotionlessly in the dugout, we are gonna clutch our pearls because we got our asses kicked by a team and coach who wanted it way more.

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