BB: We are going to make a regional....

[cajun4life]

Making a regional will save Talbot

No it won’t. Robe controls Talbots fate, whether we make a regional or not is irrelevant.

If I were to make an honest assessment of our hitting over the last 4 years it would be substandard. That aspect of the game has been our downfall in that timespan. But in order for Robe to replace him, he would have to find a guy who fits in the type of system Robe wants to play.

Deggs was an anomaly not the norm under Robe. So I wouldn’t expect another aggressive hitting coach to be hired under Tony.

[ManAboutTown]

I am thrilled that we have more delusional baseball fans than just me..
(I'm a self professed unrealistic optimist when it comes to baseball)

[RaginScotsman]

Let’s just beat LATURD first. If last week’s performance at home was any indication of how this series will go, playing them on the road could be depressing. Go 4-1 or 5-0 this week, then start with the regional talk.

[cajun_lannister]

No it won’t. Robe controls Talbots fate, whether we make a regional or not is irrelevant.

If I were to make an honest assessment of our hitting over the last 4 years it would be substandard. That aspect of the game has been our downfall in that timespan. But in order for Robe to replace him, he would have to find a guy who fits in the type of system Robe wants to play.

Deggs was an anomaly not the norm under Robe. So I wouldn’t expect another aggressive hitting coach to be hired under Tony.

I think this one is out of Robe's hands Admin will force him to make a move. Too much money will be left on the Table is Talbot is here next year.

[ManAboutTown]

I think this one is out of Robe's hands Admin will force him to make a move. Too much money will be left on the Table is Talbot is here next year.

Im struggling with this.
Do people really think Maggard is going to "force" Robe to fire someone? Even entertaining that idea, do people really think that wouldn't be a huge mistake?

Robe knows what he needs to do. As much as I like Bryan, if he were to try to "force" Robe to do anything, I'd be pretty disappointed.

Having said that, I don't for one second believe that's going to happen.

(And btw, I know you have some access to people that matter. I'm genuinely curious if thats what they think)

[ManAboutTown]

Let’s just beat LATURD first. If last week’s performance at home was any indication of how this series will go, playing them on the road could be depressing. Go 4-1 or 5-0 this week, then start with the regional talk.

We play better on the road.
Another bizzare thing about this team.

[MetryCajun]

Im struggling with this.
Do people really think Maggard is going to "force" Robe to fire someone? Even entertaining that idea, do people really think that wouldn't be a huge mistake?

Robe knows what he needs to do. As much as I like Bryan, if he were to try to "force" Robe to do anything, I'd be pretty disappointed.

Having said that, I don't for one second believe that's going to happen.

Agree. Maggard is an administrator. If he is dictating who our head coach hires and fires we are toast.

[ManAboutTown]

Agree. Maggard is an administrator. If he is dictating who our head coach hires and fires we are toast.

And if you look at his track record, especially since he's been here, he has not conducted his business that way. He puts leaders in positions, and he trusts them to do their job.

I thought Talbot showed what he was last year. But I do understand the reasons he was brought back this season. Now, we have all the evidence we need. Robe knows JT has run his course.

[cajun_lannister]

Im struggling with this.
Do people really think Maggard is going to "force" Robe to fire someone? Even entertaining that idea, do people really think that wouldn't be a huge mistake?

Robe knows what he needs to do. As much as I like Bryan, if he were to try to "force" Robe to do anything, I'd be pretty disappointed.

Having said that, I don't for one second believe that's going to happen.

(And btw, I know you have some access to people that matter. I'm genuinely curious if that's what they think)

People I know want him gone yesterday some will cut back on donations and tickets to prove a point ( Worked to remove Hud & Scotty ) .... Admin needs to approaches it by saying do you need more money for a better staff we want this program to continue to dominate the sunbelt and will provide you with whatever you need to do so

[CajunVic]

No it won't. Robe controls Talbots fate, whether we make a regional or not is irrelevant.

If I were to make an honest assessment of our hitting over the last 4 years it would be substandard. That aspect of the game has been our downfall in that timespan. But in order for Robe to replace him, he would have to find a guy who fits in the type of system Robe wants to play.

Deggs was an anomaly not the norm under Robe. So I wouldn't expect another aggressive hitting coach to be hired under Tony.

The 6 million dollar question is, what established hitting coach will want to come here?

If the current recruiting and baseball philosophy continues, its pitching (with extra spots allocated), defense, then hitting. If we get lucky enough to get a lock down defender with adequate batting skills, and one good batter to stick in the DH spot, that is what the batting coach has to work with. Otherwise, it's develop small ball.

With Deggs, we were lucky enough to hire someone who was basically untapped and out of baseball. The tap opened up at the right time (player wise) and it worked wonderfully.

We tried to get the same thing with Talbot, hoping he was coming from the same tap and we see where we are.

So, where are the Cajuns going to find the young or experienced superstar coach that is willing to try to advance his career under these circumstances? And even if they find him, does he have a real chance to succeed?