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Dan McDonnell is a damn good coach

Posted on 6/11/21 at 5:39 am
Posted by cardswinagain
Member since Jun 2013
11950 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 5:39 am
Posted this in the flight tracker thread, but thought it deserved it's own topic

If McDonnell were to leave and go to LSU, y'all are getting a damn good coach. Before he arrived in Louisville, the program has only bene to ONE Regional in it's history. Since McDonnell took over he has taken us to 5 CWS appearances. Something we never dreamed was possible. He helped improve facilities and has fans at Louisville extremely excited about College Baseball. He is one of the classiest guys you will EVER come across and LSU would be lucky to have him. Selfishly of course, I hope he stays a Cardinal (nothing against you guys). Below are some of his records....

2007 Louisville 47–24 overall (19-8, 3rd in Big East) College World Series
2008 Louisville 41–21 overall (16–11, 4th in Big East) NCAA Regional
2009 Louisville 47-18 overall (19-7, 1st in Big East) NCAA Super Regional
2010 Louisville 50-14 overall (21-6, 1st in Big East) NCAA Regional
2011 Louisville 32-29 overall (14-13, tied 4th in Big East)
2012 Louisville 41-22 overall (18-9, 1st in Big East) NCAA Regional
2013 Louisville 51-14 overall (20-4, 1st in Big East) College World Series
2014 Louisville 50-17 overall (19-5, 1st in American Athletic Conference) College World Series
2015 Louisville 47-18 overall (25-5, 1st in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2016 Louisville 50-14 (22-8, 1st in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2017 Louisville 52-10 (23-6, 1st in ACC) College World Series
2018 Louisville 45-19 (18-12, 3rd in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2019 Louisville 43-15 (21-9, 1st in ACC) College World Series
2020 Louisville 13-4 Season ended due to COVID
2021 Louisville 28-22 (16-16 in ACC)

2021 was no doubt a disappointment, but injuries to a number of our pitchers really took a toll. We have really dominated the ACC overall since our debut in 2015. Minus this season of course. 2021 was the first season Louisville had been swept in a ACC series.
This post was edited on 6/11/21 at 8:32 am
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
52031 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 5:42 am to
I'm down with the Dan plan

This post was edited on 6/13/21 at 8:25 pm
Posted by 3rdPart Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
6339 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 5:52 am to
What’s the general consensus from UL fans? Does he stay or come to LSU?
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37384 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:00 am to
quote:

He helped improve facilities and has fans at Louisville extremely excited about College Baseball. He is one of the classiest guys you will EVER come across and LSU would be lucky to have him. 


This is excellent to hear from his current fanbase.
Posted by cypresstiger
The South
Member since Aug 2008
10727 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:07 am to
One call does it all
Posted by beauchristopher
new orleans
Member since Jan 2008
66598 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:14 am to
Definitely want!
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
78173 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:41 am to
Thanks for attempting to explain this seasons issue for louisville, hopefully it will address the concerns of the 2-3 posters here who are worried about it. I heard that stat of not getting swept in the acc a little earlier this year, that blew my mind
Posted by 3rdPart Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
6339 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:03 am to
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2007 Louisville 47–24 overall (19-8, 3rd in Big East) College World Series
2008 Louisville 41–21 overall (16–11, 4th in Big East) NCAA Regional
2009 Louisville 47-18 overall (19-7, 1st in Big East) NCAA Super Regional
2010 Louisville 50-14 overall (21-6, 1st in Big East) NCAA Regional
2011 Louisville 32-29 overall (14-13, tied 4th in Big East)
2012 Louisville 41-22 overall (18-9, 1st in Big East) NCAA Regional
2013 Louisville 51-14 overall (20-4, 1st in Big East) College World Series
2014 Louisville 50-17 overall (19-5, 1st in American Athletic Conference) College World Series
2015 Louisville 47-18 overall (25-5, 1st in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2016 Louisville 50-14 (22-8, 1st in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2017 Louisville 52-10 (23-6, 1st in ACC) College World Series
2018 Louisville 45-19 (18-12, 3rd in ACC) NCAA Super Regional
2019 Louisville 43-15 (21-9, 1st in ACC) College World Series
2020 Louisville 13-4 Season ended due to COVID
2021 Louisville 28-22 (16-16 in ACC)


Not enough winning for Tiger88
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
38431 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:05 am to
He’s the guy I’ve wanted all along. Hopefully this Casey stuff was a smoke screen to keep them off of the trail.
Posted by TigerMac81
Bossier City, LA
Member since Dec 2007
3387 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:08 am to
Make it happen.
Posted by Captain Crown
Member since Jun 2011
51194 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:09 am to
Thanks for sharing this
Posted by ibldprplgld
Member since Feb 2008
25127 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:19 am to
Thanks for sharing.

If he’s not LSU’s guy, I hope you get to enjoy him at UL for years to come!
Posted by nola000
Lacombe, LA
Member since Dec 2014
13139 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:19 am to
Thanks for bringing this here. As you probably know, college baseball is very popular in the state of Louisiana. Before this coaching search even started LSU fans were well aware of what McDonnell has done at Louisville. It's impressive from any fan seat.

He's been my number one the entire time. Yes, even over Corbin. Corbin has a built-in recruiting advantage. As far as Dan goes, nobody has done more with less and it's not even arguable. That's how you isolate the abilities of a coach when projecting success at a new place.

1. McDonnell
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2. Godwin
3. Vitello

I would be happy with any of these guys
This post was edited on 6/11/21 at 7:21 am
Posted by GeorgeReymond
Buckhead
Member since Jan 2013
10190 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:20 am to
Hoping it’s McDonnell
Posted by Meauxjeaux
98836 posts including my alters
Member since Jun 2005
40516 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:23 am to
Does he yank cruising pitchers and leave struggling ones?
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
158849 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:49 am to
Dan


Dan


He’s our man
Posted by crowbar832001
Member since Dec 2008
3659 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 7:52 am to
Godwin has been my top pick since the search started. McDonnell has been in my top 3. As things have gone on, I think this is my only 2 preferred picks but I think McDonnell is now my top preferred pick. Thanks for the info.
Posted by Weaver
Madisonville, LA
Member since Nov 2005
27750 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:25 am to
Am okay with him. He can already throw up the L's.
Posted by TigerAlumni2010
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
4376 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:33 am to
I think McDonnell would be an absolutely terrific hire, he has a proven track record and would be able to excel at LSU.
Posted by Bert Macklin FBI
Quantico
Member since May 2013
9318 posts
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:48 am to
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Dan McDonnell is a damn good coach


What’s his record in mid week games?

That really all that matters.
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