Wow.
https://twitter.com/LonghornNe...s/737318032016433152
Knew it had to be coming eventually given Texas' baseball program's slide... but it was always going to be a shock. Hell of a career however you slice it.
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Texas reassigns legendary baseball coach Augie Garrido after 20 seasons
http://www.hookem.com/2016/05/...e-garrido-20-seasons
“If I’m not back, it’s because I couldn’t control the decision that was made,” Garrido said. “But trails end, baby. They all end.”
Said Perrin, in a statement: “Augie and I met today and had a very good talk. I asked him to serve as my special assistant and he has graciously accepted. We both care deeply for The University of Texas and our baseball program. I am beyond appreciative of all that Augie has done for Texas baseball and want to celebrate those successes. I’m happy he’ll be continuing to work with me as a special assistant and looking forward to working with him in that role.”
Great coach, great run. UT is currently the 7th or 8th best college for playing baseball in Texas. Time for a change.
Spent the last couple of days in OKC watching the Big 12 tourney. Sorry to see Augie go but everyone knew it was coming if he didn't win the tournament. Hook em....
This was in the plan since last season and I admire the fact that they created a position for him. Thats how it should be done. They kept it quiet.
Kevin O'Sullivan, Longhorn?
Texas... Highest paying job in college baseball.
They should end up wIth a high profile coach.
PGStaff posted:Kevin O'Sullivan, Longhorn?
Texas... Highest paying job in college baseball.
They should end up wIth a high profile coach.
Never!
I think that they already planned on who it will be! I could be wrong, but then they may have misled recruits.
I've seen a lot of stuff that points to O'Sullivan. Didn't realize Florida gives very little support to baseball despite all of the CWS appearances.
Also rumors about them wanting Louisville coach, they already took their football coach.
I'm sure they will probably consider Associate Head Coach Skip Johnson. A lot of recruits believed he was next in line...
BigHurt posted:I'm sure they will probably consider Associate Head Coach Skip Johnson. A lot of recruits believed he was next in line...
I agree.
\m/
For the right $ I can get them Coach Kent Murphy. Who else could break it down from a fundamental standpoint any better? Plus the pressers would be must see events!
Lol.
Texas insiders seem to be hinting at O'sullivan. Skip would like to stay on as pitching coach if he's not considered for head coach (I think the admin wants to go in a different direction) Heard talk of TCU coach but heard he's not being considered.
bandera posted:For the right $ I can get them Coach Kent Murphy. Who else could break it down from a fundamental standpoint any better? Plus the pressers would be must see events!
Lol.
Another vote for Coach Kent!
lmao- Would definitely stay up past my bedtime to watch the pressers........
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.
A webster here told me that Sully was the next HC. He announced last week that he is a Gator and will be returning to Florida.
Texans think they are better than anyone else. Someone is dropping names and its not fair to the kids from Texas or from the other programs.
They should have given Skip the job, he is familiar with the program, the players and the recruits.
TPM, It's UT alums that think they are better than they are, not Texans. Big difference between the two.
If UT poaches a big state U coach, it will be with money, not the allure of the job itself. Fifteen and twenty years ago, you would see kids all around wearing their burnt orange shirts around. I'm not sure I've seen one in years.
Maybe so. Who is dropping names anyway?
They have to hire someone with ties to Texas. Most of these coaches have established themselves where they have strong roots and compete in great conferences. Its like starting all over again, and big money isnt going to buy them.