I agree. If not for Robe’s sudden passing I don’t think we had much chance luring deggs away. But as time goes on, my hunch that it will be Gautreau keeps growing.Quote:
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I agree. If not for Robe’s sudden passing I don’t think we had much chance luring deggs away. But as time goes on, my hunch that it will be Gautreau keeps growing.Quote:
Originally Posted by anhil8tor
Where is Gautreau now?
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Mississippi StateQuote:
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Mississippi State, where he was just named Division I Assistant Coach of the Year by d1baseball.Quote:
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A good coach & good guy Tony personally mentored into a Head Coach going back to McNeese. I know they stayed close through the years as well......Todd Butler.
Interesting posts about Deggs on the Sam Houston forum. It seems their fan base is kinda split when it comes to Deggs lately. Reading between the lines, it sounds like maybe they are not thrilled with him pursuing his book deals and motivational speaker engagements and feel as though their team has regressed each year since their Super Regional Appearance.
Not sure what to make of this really... if you look at the overall picture, he still won Southland Regular season Championships 3 of the 5 years he was there, including the last 2 years in a row. Do that here in the Sun Belt and it usually gets you a bid to a Regional depending on RPI of course. Where it appears they are frustrated with him is that the Bear Kats bowed out of the conference tourny the last two years going 1-2 and 0-2 and missed out on Post-Season play.
All that being said, I still love the prospect of Deggs being our #1 guy with all of the extra history he has here and the potential with our program. But, this at least gives me a little pause and makes me consider Gautreau even harder. But alas, I ain't Maggard and I trust his call on this fully. One thing of note though, funny how some here were getting annoyed with Robe's "motivational speaker" career being more prominent over the last few years. Well guess what, if we get Deggs, be prepared for that x2. He already has a book and I follow him on Facebook, he's got paid ads circulating frequently for his book sales. I personally have no problem with it, but perhaps others will see it as a distraction.
For what it's worth, my vote based on Kendall Rogers list would be:
1. Matt Deggs
2. Jake Gautreau
3. Matt Riser
4. Andy Cannizaro (Only if he truly embraces a second chance and cleans up his act)
5. Hopefully another candidate besides Hill, I'm not enthralled by him. And Babs doesn't seem to be in the running from what I've heard, I like him in the Administrative roll and would love for him to hang around.
ETA: Please keep Jake Wells on staff. He's proven himself.
Sam Houston forum: http://www.katfans.com/katsforum/sho...609#post391609
1. Matt DeggsQuote:
Originally Posted by CajunAlum10
2. Jake Gautreau
3. Matt Riser
4. Bobby Barbier
5. Dan Fitzgerald
I was with you until Cannizaro, I don't want him here unless he comes in as a hitting coach. I replaced him with Barbier, another coach that had a very good relationship with Coach Robe.
It certainly will be interesting to see how the coaching staff shakes out, after the hire is made.
From a reliable source close to the baseball program an assistant coach with Wichita St. was in speaking to the athletic dept. regarding the opening. Don't know his name so for what ever its worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunAlum10
Deggs, Cannizaro and Gautreau all look really really good. If Cannizaro has cleaned things up then he would be a great hire. Interesting though, Gautreau was hired by Cannizaro at Miss. St.
I sure hope Bab stays on in some capacity. He is a good man and loyal to this university and this community. That's got to be worth something. And I agree about Jake Wells.