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Vitello reminds me of Tom Herman
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:42 pm
I’m not saying Orgeron was the best choice possible, but it’s easy to get caught up with these coaches who are the hot name. The hype builds big and they rarely live up to it.
Every now and then there is a Saban coming out of Michigan State but more often than not they crash and burn.
I wouldn’t be upset with Vitello, but it’s a risky pick. Give me someone who has won consistently at a high level.
Every now and then there is a Saban coming out of Michigan State but more often than not they crash and burn.
I wouldn’t be upset with Vitello, but it’s a risky pick. Give me someone who has won consistently at a high level.
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Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:43 pm to WaWaWeeWa
Tom Herman failed in a power 5 conference.
Vitello hasn’t
Big difference dont insult the guy!
You guys keep mentioning Vitello and although I really like the guy I think we need to accept the fact that he’s not an option for Woodward
Vitello hasn’t
Big difference dont insult the guy!
You guys keep mentioning Vitello and although I really like the guy I think we need to accept the fact that he’s not an option for Woodward
This post was edited on 5/31/21 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:43 pm to WaWaWeeWa
You didn’t really build a strong case here.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:43 pm to WaWaWeeWa
Herman Munster
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:44 pm to GoldenBoy
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You didn’t really build a strong case here.
He’s had one good season which isn’t even over. What if he blows it in the regional?
The hype is way overblown.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:45 pm to WaWaWeeWa
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He’s had one good season which isn’t even over. What if he blows it in the regional?
One good season? I’ll give him 3. Every season he’s been with UT they’ve significantly improved
This post was edited on 5/31/21 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:47 pm to WaWaWeeWa
He has improved them 4 years in a row, i dont give a frick what they do in the postseason, its about getting national seeds and putting yourself in position. And he has been instrumental in helping with that at several schools. And i dont really care about the “firey” thing others do. But i like the plate approach his teams have
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:49 pm to LSUstephen17
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One good season? I’ll give him 3. Every season he’s been with UT they’ve significantly improved
His first two seasons he had losing records in the SEC. would that fly at LSU?
I understand it’s Tennessee. I’m just saying what has he done to prove he can win consistently?
One good season that isn’t even over? He’s never coached a team past a regional and y’all want to crown him
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:50 pm to WaWaWeeWa
I dont think many are crowning him. Its more that no one has stepped up and become the coach of a dynasty, and he at least has a chance
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:53 pm to WaWaWeeWa
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His first two seasons he had losing records in the SEC. would that fly at LSU?
You’re comparing a dumpster fire program to one of the top 3 programs in college baseball history so this comparison isn’t fair!
Saban went 7-5 in his first season at Alabama so look at what Vitello has done from year 1-4 at UT
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:55 pm to WaWaWeeWa
He reminds me more of Will Wade.
Managing football is entirely a different animal. However, Vitello is doing it in the SEC at a school that previously won 7 conference games. I just want a winner who can identify and recruit talent. It appears that Vitello is credited for those elite TCU teams prior to Arkansas and Tennessee.
Managing football is entirely a different animal. However, Vitello is doing it in the SEC at a school that previously won 7 conference games. I just want a winner who can identify and recruit talent. It appears that Vitello is credited for those elite TCU teams prior to Arkansas and Tennessee.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:56 pm to WaWaWeeWa
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understand it’s Tennessee. I’m just saying what has he done to prove he can win consistently? One good season that isn’t even over? He’s never coached a team past a regional and y’all want to crown him
Dont you understand that when you look at what he’s done at UT we try to take into consideration the difference in talent he’ll be working with at LSU. You don’t know much about sports do you ?
Posted on 5/31/21 at 10:58 pm to WaWaWeeWa
Talking about Tom Herman in the negative is using 20-20 hindsight. On the night we played Texas A&M and all of those rumors were flashing across the screen, everyone here thought Tom Herman was the answer, including me. We got O instead and it resulted in a National Championship. Things worked out for the best.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:00 pm to LSUstephen17
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You’re comparing a dumpster fire program to one of the top 3 programs in college baseball history so this comparison isn’t fair!
No that’s exactly the point. Top 3 programs don’t hire coaches with 3 years experience and one winning season that isn’t even complete.
You think Kentucky basketball would hire a coach with a resume like that?
Or Alabama football?
If we are elite as you say we would hire a coach with a significant winning history because we can get anyone.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:02 pm to geauxpurple
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everyone here thought Tom Herman was the answer
You’re proving my point. Herman was the hot name. He was the “Mensa genius”.
The offensive mind behind Meyer’s scheme.
Etc.
Same song and dance
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:06 pm to LSUstephen17
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we try to take into consideration the difference in talent he’ll be working with at LSU
What exactly is the difference in talent? Tennessee has a better team this year and a much better pitching staff.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:06 pm to WaWaWeeWa
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His first two seasons he had losing records in the SEC. would that fly at LSU?
Please. Go look at where Tenn was prior to him coming there.
Just going 500 after that is miraculous.
LSU isn't anywhere near the dumpster that Tenn was.
Here, let me help you out.
LINK
7-21 the year before he came over. They were also horrible the season before.
In his first year he netted 5 more SEC wins.
In just his 2nd season he finished 3rd in the East. Again, they were around last in the East for at least two seasons prior.
In only his 3rd season they were off to an insane 15-2 start before Covid cancelled it.
This year he just finished ahead of Vandy and Florida. He just took Tenn to the SEC Tourney championship. He probably would have taken them there last season as well.
I don't understand how anyone can dog what he has done at Tenn considering how atrocious they were.
So people want to compare football? Okay. It's like LSU football. LSU football was still a talented powerful program when they let Miles go. They just needed a new guy who could take the overall recruiting up a little and change up a few things. O wasn't even a successful HC prior. Did it matter? No. LSU baseball still has the same type of appeal. LSU will likely be fine with whoever they hire. I just prefer Vitello or McDonnell. That's just a preference.
This post was edited on 5/31/21 at 11:09 pm
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:10 pm to beauchristopher
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don't understand how anyone can dog what he has done at Tenn considering how atrocious they were.
I’m not dogging what he’s done. I’m saying he doesn’t have the resume that an elite program hires.
This post was edited on 5/31/21 at 11:30 pm
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:18 pm to WaWaWeeWa
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I’m saying he doesn’t have the resume that an elite program hires.
He has a pretty solid resume' for not making TN a doormat in a fairly short amount of time and making them a top 10 contender.
Has he won a natty? No. That shouldn't make you discount his coaching abilities.
In fact, it goes hand in hand with his current resume' which will only grow with more success, in my opinion.
The man is a great coach from what I've seen. He's fiery and demands success.
Will he win every game? Of course not but no baseball coach will.
If Woodward were to hire him, I'd feel pretty darn good about the future of LSU baseball.
Posted on 5/31/21 at 11:23 pm to WaWaWeeWa
What if he makes it to the semifinals in Omaha?
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