Has there been any update to the Texas Coaching position? What is Burnt Nation saying beyond the obvious?
http://www.burntorangenation.c...an-oconnor-pat-casey
Certainly they've mentioned Kevin O'Sullivan (Florida) a few times during the Super Regionals and Regionals. Brian O'Connnor (UVA) was mentioned in our local (Virginia) newspaper, and he's stated he's not going anywhere. I know Louisville's Dan McDonnell just signed a long term extension using the Garrido situation as leverage (no doubt!).
Is it just me, or has the Texas job lost a lot of luster? When was the last time Texas baseball was truly relevant? Sure, Texas was the job to have in the 80s, 90's, early 00's (and it pays very well) but I think these ACC and SEC guys want to be their "own Auggie Garridos" unless something happens with their ADs that makes them want to leave. But from the outside looking in, it doesn't seem like O'Sullivan, O'Connor or McDonnell are unhappy. They've got a good gig for the most part. Florida's facilities need an upgrade, but they've got a new AD coming in Oct 2017. UVA is making some capital improvements to Davenport field. Possibly, Texas could get a more local big name from Texas A&M, TCU or Texas Tech but I'm sensing Texas is going to have to look harder in the Power Conferences or for a rising D1 mid-major coach with juice. Again, from the outside it looks like they are floating names for the sake of floating names. Maybe that is how the game is played, but that seems like a waste of everybody's time.
Just curious to see who is going to be the guy to follow a legend.