JPLSU1981

The stars have aligned for this hire Perfect coach at the perfect time for LSU baseball ...

[quote]Vitello will win multiple championships at LSU[/quote] I’m on the train!...

He was supposedly asked directly if he’ll be the head coach at Tennessee next season and didn’t answer [link=(https://247sports.com/college/tennessee/Article/Tennessee-Vols-Baseball-Vols-coach-Tony-Vitello-claims-no-contact-so-far-with-LSU-about-vacancy-166869184/)]LINK[/link]...

Just thinking out loud here… if LSU is indeed after Corbin or Johnson (or someone else), these contract numbers about Vitello/LSU could be Vitello’s agent using the final couple of hours/days available - before LSU announces a hire - to push Tennessee’s offer up. Obviously once LSU makes its hire...

That’s assuming revenues stay the same, rumblings that boosters will be kicking in extra cash to pay the new coach....

I really hope Vitello is the choice. I truly believe he is the perfect candidate to bring us back to where we all want the program to be....

[quote]Johnson is more likely to have success here, but his three down seasons after the title are concerning. LSU is not a place where that is acceptable.[/quote] He could do very well at LSU and I certainly hope he does if he’s indeed the choice. But if he replicated those first 4 Arizona ye...

Anyone know what Cain/Dunn/Smith make? ...

I found what you speak of…. [quote]I can confirm this. Vitello has agreed to terms with LSU. $2.7 million per year. Staff salary will be in the $2-$3 million range between pitching, hitting, and recruiting coordinator. Only issue is whether Josh Elander joins Vitello in Baton Rouge or tries to ...

From what I’ve seen, he’s generally well-received on here. A few have said pretty adamantly that it’s gonna be Johnson. I personally would prefer Vitello/McDonnell/Corbin over Johnson. Johnson seems like a risky hire to me...

some rumblings on the rant that Johnson is the guy...

First 4 years ...

I won’t melt, just definitely think we have better options than Johnson. You have been saying for days that it’s gonna be Johnson. You have connections/sources or is that just your prediction? I’ll get on board with any hire in relatively short order whether I like the hire or not. ...

I just do not want Johnson. I can’t think of any examples of good/great coaches declining their first 4 seasons on a major job If you have some examples to the contrary, please point them out, I just can’t think of any...

Yeah I’m not convinced LSU has Vitello at 1 or 2 on their list, but there’s no way Vitello turns down a destination CBB job. He’s gone the first time LSU or Arky or Texas offers, if that ever happens....

[quote]He's not.[/quote] Good. I hope you are right. [link=(https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.azdesertswarm.com/platform/amp/arizona-baseball/2021/6/19/22541708/jay-johnson-lsu-head-baseball-coach-candidares-arizona-heeke-college-world-series-contract)]LINK: Arizona AD comments on Johnson being...

Year1: 49 wins (CWS runner-up) Year2: 38 wins (NCAA regional) Year3: 34 wins (didn’t make tourney) Year4: 32 wins (didn’t make tourney) Year5: Covid Year6: This year: back to CWS First 4 years at Zona were a clear downward trajectory, which is very concerning for me. I’d prefer to see ...

2 of them won 1 of them hasn’t scored yet ...

Fair enough, but one has to be concerned with taking over a program and seeing it steadily decline the first 4 years. Great coaches don’t typically do that in their first four years. Their first year is usually their worst and the program gets gradually/consistently better....

[quote]Jay Johnson. It’s happening[/quote] Hope not. Straight line down his first 4 years at Arizona Year1: 49 wins (CWS runner-up) Year2: 38 wins (NCAA regional) Year3: 34 wins (didn’t make tourney) Year4: 32 wins (didn’t make tourney) Year5: Covid Year6: This year: back to CWS...