I don't think making Omaha once every 4 years is unrealistic although you make some valid points.

However, outside of Texas and maybe South Carolina, no one has the resources we currently have. So it's hard for me to accept that other "top" programs didn't go to Omaha either. Quite simply, LSU isn't like the majority of those other "top" programs.

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When was the last time they or Arizona State made Omaha?

ASU made it in 2009 and 2010.

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Stanford goes, what, every 5 years?

Stanford in 2008.

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This team had Gausman and Rhymes but otherwise overachieved with this talent. Recruiting is fickle

The problem is not overachieving. The problem is with the talent level being where it was. There's nothing fickle about failing to recruit well after winning a National Championship 3 years after.

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Our coaching and recruiting are trending positive from last year - CPM will get us back to Omaha next year and all will be right with the world.

I hope so, but he still remains accountable for the past 3 years and allowing it slide after winning it all. Great coaches don't let that happen.

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Posted by West Bank Dan

Atlanta

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 6/19/12 at 12:07 pm to Joe Joe Joe

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There's nothing fickle about failing to recruit well after winning a National Championship 3 years after.

Very good points. Not arguing but clarifying my statement and saying what we all know - that college baseball recruiting is fickle in that your class can be gutted at the last minute. Will be interesting how the earlier deadline rule change this year might change that. Every team can play the "what if" game but if CPM had been able to keep just 1-2 players from pro ball the last 2 years we wouldn't be debating if he should be on the hot seat. This year's class is projecting to stick a little better although we'd all love to see ~4-5 more legit hitters coming in.