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Okay, HV....I'll take you up on that. 
So what can y'all tell me about Fred Corral, who it has been reported has resigned as pitching coach at UT to become the new OU pitching coach? I am curious as to his personality and coaching style. You could say that I have a very personal interest in this situation.
Also, I noticed that he was only at UT for two years...anyone know why he would want to leave UT so soon? Is OU considered a career promotion for him? Thanks for any insight from those who might be "in the know."
He does sound very intriguing and I hope the change works out well for everyone.
Ann
So what can y'all tell me about Fred Corral, who it has been reported has resigned as pitching coach at UT to become the new OU pitching coach? I am curious as to his personality and coaching style. You could say that I have a very personal interest in this situation.
Also, I noticed that he was only at UT for two years...anyone know why he would want to leave UT so soon? Is OU considered a career promotion for him? Thanks for any insight from those who might be "in the know."He does sound very intriguing and I hope the change works out well for everyone.
Ann
Ann,
I have never heard anything but the best about Coach Corral from anyone that came in contact with him. We in Knoxville felt he has been the bright spot in the program the last two years. Without touching on the Vols pitching woes in the past before Coach Corral with rumors of arm overuse, injuries, etc. We felt Coach Corral knew how to handle the players and get the pitchers to produce.
The team has been hard-hit by some incoming recruits being taken in the draft, other players transferring out of the program. The cupboard for next Spring has some holes that can now only be filled by players transferring to TN. The 2004 high school class in Tennessee, the best in recent memory was largely ignored and Coach D's contract was not extended. I can see where Coach Corral would look to another program.
If you haven't looked at his bio, it's still on the TN site at: Fred Corral
I have seen this announcement on SEBaseball:
By:Mark Etheridge
SEBaseball.com Publisher
"Fred Corral has resigned from his position as Tennessee pitching coach to take a similar position with Oklahoma, according to sources close to the situation. Corral, who had sizeable success improving the Volunteer pitching staff in his two years in Knoxville, will join an Oklahoma staff led by veteran head coach Larry Cochell and top assistant Sunny Galloway."
I think you have a good one, your son will be in good hands.
I have never heard anything but the best about Coach Corral from anyone that came in contact with him. We in Knoxville felt he has been the bright spot in the program the last two years. Without touching on the Vols pitching woes in the past before Coach Corral with rumors of arm overuse, injuries, etc. We felt Coach Corral knew how to handle the players and get the pitchers to produce.
The team has been hard-hit by some incoming recruits being taken in the draft, other players transferring out of the program. The cupboard for next Spring has some holes that can now only be filled by players transferring to TN. The 2004 high school class in Tennessee, the best in recent memory was largely ignored and Coach D's contract was not extended. I can see where Coach Corral would look to another program.
If you haven't looked at his bio, it's still on the TN site at: Fred Corral
I have seen this announcement on SEBaseball:
By:Mark Etheridge
SEBaseball.com Publisher
"Fred Corral has resigned from his position as Tennessee pitching coach to take a similar position with Oklahoma, according to sources close to the situation. Corral, who had sizeable success improving the Volunteer pitching staff in his two years in Knoxville, will join an Oklahoma staff led by veteran head coach Larry Cochell and top assistant Sunny Galloway."
I think you have a good one, your son will be in good hands.
Thanks, HV...I had already read the bio as soon as I read the post on ouinsider.com about him interviewing for the position. I thought that he sounded like someone who would be good for the OU program. He will have a challenge next year as OU lost a lot of upperclassmen pitchers either to the draft or end of eligibility as seniors. This coach sounds like a winner to me. Thanks for the info. I've already forwarded a copy of the article on SEBaseball to my son so he can read about his new coach. 
Ann
Ann
Ann,
Let me add a comment or two to the information provided by H.V.
Coach Corral is a very good pitching coach. Friends of my son, that played (pitched) for Freddy believe that he hung the moon.
The turn-around in the Tennessee ataff was nothing short of miraculous.
Fred is very well respected by his peers. I have never heard an ill comment when his name is brought up.
He will possibly never be a candidate for a big-time college head coaching job, due to his personality. He is a nuts and bolts kind of guy. Not much flash or sparkle.
I agree with H.V. that OU got a good one.
Let me add a comment or two to the information provided by H.V.
Coach Corral is a very good pitching coach. Friends of my son, that played (pitched) for Freddy believe that he hung the moon.
The turn-around in the Tennessee ataff was nothing short of miraculous.
Fred is very well respected by his peers. I have never heard an ill comment when his name is brought up.
He will possibly never be a candidate for a big-time college head coaching job, due to his personality. He is a nuts and bolts kind of guy. Not much flash or sparkle.
I agree with H.V. that OU got a good one.