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re: I didn't realize Cliff Godwin had the pedigree that he does
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:03 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:03 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Godwin doesn't have nearly the recruiting power at ECU as does LSU. Its all about development.
He’s competing with UNC, NC State, Duke, Wake Forest, and USCe, Clemson, UVA right next door. I think he’d kill it at LSU.
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Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:04 pm to CatfishJohn
If we aren't even looking in Vitello's direction, Godwin is best case scenario who I would be more than happy with.
I don't realistically think we pull McDonnell from Louisville.
I don't realistically think we pull McDonnell from Louisville.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:05 pm to CatfishJohn
How old is he?
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:06 pm to LSUMANINVA
43
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:09 pm to Choupique19
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So the Will Wade of baseball
Bianco has been at Ole Miss 20 years
Wade at LSU for 4
Totally the same?
Pretty sure hes comparing Wade to Vitello.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:20 pm to Alt26
He was still pretty highly regarded, some may not have known him initially but once you looked at his resume and then heard his PC he had people on board
Regardless, where we were as a program then we weren’t above him that’s for damn sure.
Regardless, where we were as a program then we weren’t above him that’s for damn sure.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:22 pm to Gnash
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. I think he’d kill it at LSU.
Agree.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:36 pm to CatfishJohn
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Also a very respected hitting coach during his time at LSU.
Recruiting? Check.
Hitting coach? Check.
Winning pedigree and SEC experience? Check.
Young and hungry? Check.
Familiarity with LSU and our expectations? Check.*
Change “hitting coach” to “pitching coach”, as a national title and a 50% CWS appearance rate while at an SEC school and you’d have O’Sullivan. I’ll take that guy.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:42 pm to logjamming
I'd be ok with Sully, but would rather Godwin or McDonnel. Sully ain't happening though.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 12:43 pm to CatfishJohn
I would take David Pierce from Texas, Godwin, Vitello. No thanks on Bianco.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:12 pm to Meauxjeaux
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I submit that within 2 years you will have 4 profitable sports at LSU - football, baseball, basketball and womens basketball.
Won't happen in women's basketball. You would be talking about turning around the sport that operates the deepest in the red. Even UConn doesn't turn a profit. There just isn't enough demand. Particularly at the price point necessary to turn a profit...a price point that would have to be significantly higher in light of the fact you've just SIGNIFICANTLY increased your operating expenses by paying just the HC $2.5 million.
Over the past several years WBB routinely operated at a $4.0 million loss (the highest of any sport). Now, the revenues should tick up with the new hire and (likely) success. But the expenses have massively increased with almost $2.0 million more just going to pay the HC.
From a pure financial standpoint Mulkey is a terrible hire. But, LSU is apparently ok trading success on the court for what will still be a big loss on the books.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:14 pm to geauxtigers33
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Godwin would be a good hire but half the rant would hate it because he’s not one of the big names in the sport.
Neither was Saban.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:31 pm to CatfishJohn
Been saying since the beginning that i like Godwin alot. Although Vitello would be my 1st choice Godwin is right behind. Hopefully you dont have to make a 3rd call
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:35 pm to CatfishJohn
Has been my first choice all along. Brings good talent to ECU. Will bring great talent to LSU and great coaches.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:37 pm to WHO_DAT_SP2
I like the idea of Godwin. Young with a blue blood pedigree and LSU experience. Higher risk but higher reward than some of the more proven HCs out there. I think we’re all secretly hoping to find the next Saban of one of the big 3 sports.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:42 pm to WHO_DAT_SP2
Woody has a proven track record of convincing big-name coaches to not say no. I think he'll get the cream of the crop with a home run hire of McDonnell.
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:54 pm to CatfishJohn
Wow, Catfish, you got me convinced
Posted on 6/9/21 at 1:58 pm to Alt26
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a price point that would have to be significantly higher in light of the fact you've just SIGNIFICANTLY increased your operating expenses by paying just the HC $2.5 million.
I mean, it was right there in the post...
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Also, FTR, I'm not counting CKM's contract versus womens basketball since the bulk of it does not come from WBB operations... so it's technically a fluke. :)
Posted on 6/9/21 at 2:03 pm to Jack Crevalle
This is true... Woody has proven with the Mulkey hire here that he can pull big names. IF we can get McDonnell,i would support 110%
Posted on 6/9/21 at 2:27 pm to WHO_DAT_SP2
And if everyone is looking for the new Skip. This is what Von Rosenberg said once Paul announced retirement.
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Brody Miller
@BrodyAMiller
· May 28
NEWS: #LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri is set to announce he is retiring at the end of the season after 15 years in Baton Rouge, per sources.
The Hall of Fame coach led LSU to a 2009 College World Series title and five CWS appearances in a 1,500-win career. @LSUBeatTweet first.
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@ZVR09 Two words, Cliff Godwin.
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He recruited me.
Skip Bertman 2.0
This post was edited on 6/9/21 at 2:32 pm
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