Baseball Coaching Search 2019

[CajunVic]

Regardless who is hire I think we see a clean house unless bab stays in the baseball operations role..most coaches want their own guys

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[LifeTimeCajun]

Is Freeman leaving?

Ive heard since the 3rd paid assistant was shot down he was leaving. And it was also mentioned on the radio this morning. Is he not leaving?

[LaCajunsFan]

Ive heard since the 3rd paid assistant was shot down he was leaving. And it was also mentioned on the radio this morning. Is he not leaving?

I had not heard of this, but it sounds legit. I thought he was doing a good job....and his parents, who live in Ruston, were at every home game and were great people. They loved Lafayette and UL.

[LifeTimeCajun]

Has nothing to do with him not doing his job. Its about making a living. Hard to live off camp money for 5-6 years

[Hot Sauce]

Yeah I think this hire will shake everything up!
Bab might be the only one sticking around

[RaginScotsman]

Yeah I think this hire will shake everything up!
Bab might be the only one sticking around

Wells certainly earned another year. Whether the new coach acknowledges that or not is the issue. I don’t think anyone on staff would particularly be surprised if they were not back. I’m sure they wouldn’t keep the former staff if they took head jobs somewhere. It’s just an unfortunate situation to be in given the circumstances of why the changes are being made.

[ultracajun]

We are talking about filling shoes that are impossible to fill and the next person is going to have a very hard time being judged fairly. This makes me think this person is going to be a transitional coach simply filling a gap before the next coach can take the helm with more of a clean slate.

I know this is hardly comparable but after Pope John Paul II it was thought that the next Pope was never going to be revered in the way John Paul II was. So basically Pope Benedict more or less filled the gap creating a buffer before Francis arrived. More or less to take the church into the future without it being overly influenced by it's past.

[LifeTimeCajun]

The next coach will be the best option as a coach that we can hire. Period. Expectations will be high. It will be tough. It will be different. It will be odd. It will be a lot of things. But we are not hiring someone “just to stand in for the time being”.

[CajunT]

We are talking about filling shoes that are impossible to fill and the next person is going to have a very hard time being judged fairly. This makes me think this person is going to be a transitional coach simply filling a gap before the next coach can take the helm with more of a clean slate.

I know this is hardly comparable but after Pope John Paul II it was thought that the next Pope was never going to be revered in the way John Paul II was. So basically Pope Benedict more or less filled the gap creating a buffer before Francis arrived. More or less to take the church into the future without it being overly influenced by it's past.

I may be wrong, but I don't feel that way at all. First, students athletes don't begin class until August, about a month away. Dr Maggard doesn't need a coach in place until then. There is time to methodically due his job, in addition to assuring his present staff and student athletes that he will do what is in their best interest balanced against doing what is in the best interest of the program. In this case, that will possibly mean keeping several coaches including Bab and Wells on staff because they recruited this group and have familiarity with the program top to bottom.

My gut feeling is that Bab and Wells will remain to help the transition in some capacity on the staff and major changes will be made after the season. JMO

[talktomewillis]

What are your thoughts on the new hire, Jay? On Deggs & Gautreau in particular....or if you are keen on anyone else.

I believe Dr. Maggard will make the right hire. I could give you pros and cons of every candidate. But it's his decision.
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Every hire he's made has come somewhat out of left field. There may be a name that hasn't been discussed that he's considering.

Wish I knew more. The man plays it close to the vest. Which is okay.

[Boomer]

I believe Dr. Maggard will make the right hire. I could give you pros and cons of every candidate. But it's his decision.
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Every hire he's made has come somewhat out of left field. There may be a name that hasn't been discussed that he's considering.

Wish I knew more. The man plays it close to the vest. Which is okay.

....Like a new boss/manager/owner coming into a situation, a new head coach can change the programs current coaches and bring out a latent talent in them.....so the new guy talks to former staff members where he may have coached and really checks out any red flags......I remember when my brother was checked out before his FBI career (lots of people were asked and lots of questions were involved)......hypo——-I have a great pitching, hitting, and extra coach that I KNOW are great and that I can work with——-how do I weigh that against some loved guys on the present staff???

[LaCajunsFan]

I believe Dr. Maggard will make the right hire. I could give you pros and cons of every candidate. But it's his decision.
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Every hire he's made has come somewhat out of left field. There may be a name that hasn't been discussed that he's considering.

Wish I knew more. The man plays it close to the vest. Which is okay.

Thanks Jay.