Anyone know who will be inteviewing for the ND head baseball spot since the departure of Maineri?
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What d'ya think rock?
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon State baseball coach Pat Casey, who led the Beavers to their first College World Series title last month, has interviewed for the coaching job at Notre Dame, according to reports published Tuesday night.
The Oregonian reported that Casey could be offered the job Wednesday, but that he would not make a decision until Thursday at the earliest. If he accepts the Fighting Irish job, Casey would replace Paul Maineri, who left Notre Dame on June 28 to become LSU's coach.
According to The Oregonian, Notre Dame is offering Casey a base salary of $300,000 a year, a significant raise from his base salary of $120,000 at Oregon State.
The Portland Tribune reported that Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis has been working on a contract extension for Casey.
Casey led the Beavers to a 50-16 mark this season, the best record in school history. Oregon State became the first school to win six elimination games at the College World Series, beating North Carolina 3-2 in the decisive game of the three-game championship series.
Casey, 45, has compiled a 391-253-4 record in 12 years at Oregon State.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon State baseball coach Pat Casey, who led the Beavers to their first College World Series title last month, has interviewed for the coaching job at Notre Dame, according to reports published Tuesday night.
The Oregonian reported that Casey could be offered the job Wednesday, but that he would not make a decision until Thursday at the earliest. If he accepts the Fighting Irish job, Casey would replace Paul Maineri, who left Notre Dame on June 28 to become LSU's coach.
According to The Oregonian, Notre Dame is offering Casey a base salary of $300,000 a year, a significant raise from his base salary of $120,000 at Oregon State.
The Portland Tribune reported that Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis has been working on a contract extension for Casey.
Casey led the Beavers to a 50-16 mark this season, the best record in school history. Oregon State became the first school to win six elimination games at the College World Series, beating North Carolina 3-2 in the decisive game of the three-game championship series.
Casey, 45, has compiled a 391-253-4 record in 12 years at Oregon State.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Interesting...Coach Casey seems to have the upper hand for negotiations.
Any other names surfacing?
Any other names surfacing?
Rock,
Yes, that would definitely fall into the category of striking while the iron is hot. Mike Trapasso from Hawaii was another name circulating, but not sure if he interviewed. We may find out very soon.
Yes, that would definitely fall into the category of striking while the iron is hot. Mike Trapasso from Hawaii was another name circulating, but not sure if he interviewed. We may find out very soon.
This just in...
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -Oregon State baseball coach Pat Casey got a new 10-year contract from the school Friday.
Casey interviewed with Notre Dame earlier this week, but decided to stay with the national champions. Athletic director Bob De Carolis said Casey's new deal includes base pay of $230,000, along with bonuses and side deals that would raise his annual salary to close to $300,000. His base salary last year was $120,000.
The 45-year-old Casey said his decision was influenced heavily by the outpouring of support from the region, team and staff.
"It really blew me away,'' he said.
Casey has compiled a 391-253-4 record in 12 years at Oregon State.
Last month, the Beavers fought off elimination six times, becoming the first team in College World Series history to lose twice in Omaha and win the national championship.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -Oregon State baseball coach Pat Casey got a new 10-year contract from the school Friday.
Casey interviewed with Notre Dame earlier this week, but decided to stay with the national champions. Athletic director Bob De Carolis said Casey's new deal includes base pay of $230,000, along with bonuses and side deals that would raise his annual salary to close to $300,000. His base salary last year was $120,000.
The 45-year-old Casey said his decision was influenced heavily by the outpouring of support from the region, team and staff.
"It really blew me away,'' he said.
Casey has compiled a 391-253-4 record in 12 years at Oregon State.
Last month, the Beavers fought off elimination six times, becoming the first team in College World Series history to lose twice in Omaha and win the national championship.
Not surprised at all. I believe he wanted to stay all along.
I'm not sure you can win a national championship in baseball at ND because of the weather and conference...but then again, I would have never believed you could win one at OSU 3 years ago either.
I have a hunch who the new ND coach will ultimately be...and if I'm right it will be a pretty big surprise. We will see.
I'm not sure you can win a national championship in baseball at ND because of the weather and conference...but then again, I would have never believed you could win one at OSU 3 years ago either.
I have a hunch who the new ND coach will ultimately be...and if I'm right it will be a pretty big surprise. We will see.
Having your hunch pan out here would look pretty impressive. Wanna share?
justbaseball wouldn't happen to be someone from Hawaii would it? ND better get with it as they are loosing valuable time for the class of 07
spizzlepop - Whether I've got it right or not, I'll be honest about my hunch when they make the hire.
Sorry, thats the best I can do for now.
Sorry, thats the best I can do for now.
Some more names to consider...
Brian O'Conner- Virginia
Brian Cleary- Cincy
John Pawlowski- Charleston
Kevin O' Sullivan- Clemson
Mark Kingston- Tulane
Tommy Lasorda- Nah just kidding
Brian O'Conner- Virginia
Brian Cleary- Cincy
John Pawlowski- Charleston
Kevin O' Sullivan- Clemson
Mark Kingston- Tulane
Tommy Lasorda- Nah just kidding
spizz....add in Dusty Baker ...lol
Scratch Kevin O'Sullivan off the list.
My 1st hunch is not on your list, however my 2nd hunch is. We will see. 
Justbaseball is your hunch out of the state of Tennessee?
1st hunch is pretty far out of the the state of Tennessee. But not quite as far as some have predicted. 
This looks like the new coach.
"Evansville, IN---One of the negatives about being considered a "mid-major" is there is always a bigger school waiting to scoop up your coaches.
It looks like that has happened to the Aces baseball program.
Sources in the Notre Dame Athletics Department tell NEWS 25 that Dave Dchrage will take over the Fighting Irish baseball program.
Just this past year, Schrage led the Aces to arguably the best season in school history.
U-E won the Missouri Valley regular season title, tournament title and a made trip to the NCAA Regional Championship game.
The Aces finished up with 43 wins, the second most in school history.
A press conference could come as early as Tuesday in South Bend.
Schrage would replace Paul Mainieri who left Notre Dame for LSU last month.
"Evansville, IN---One of the negatives about being considered a "mid-major" is there is always a bigger school waiting to scoop up your coaches.
It looks like that has happened to the Aces baseball program.
Sources in the Notre Dame Athletics Department tell NEWS 25 that Dave Dchrage will take over the Fighting Irish baseball program.
Just this past year, Schrage led the Aces to arguably the best season in school history.
U-E won the Missouri Valley regular season title, tournament title and a made trip to the NCAA Regional Championship game.
The Aces finished up with 43 wins, the second most in school history.
A press conference could come as early as Tuesday in South Bend.
Schrage would replace Paul Mainieri who left Notre Dame for LSU last month.
Nice scoop Lone Star.
We'll still have to wait too make sure. I'm sure Evansville would love to somehow keep him, but I doubt they can match Irish money like OSU did for Casey.
We'll still have to wait too make sure. I'm sure Evansville would love to somehow keep him, but I doubt they can match Irish money like OSU did for Casey.
Believe me, my family is keeping a close eye on this hire.
I know someone that is a friend of Dave's for over 20 years and alos in the baseball business. He surprised me with this news yesterday. Dave is a fine coach and a better person, and Notre Dame is lucky to have him. I'm not a Notre Dame fan, but will always be a Dave Schrage fan.
Lone Star looks like you had the inside scoop..nice job! Wonder if the assistants will follow along? Guess will find out tomorrow around 4PM central time....Here's news out of Evansville......
Baseball Coach Leaving UE
July 17, 2006
Sports: Mike Blake
New Media Producer: Rachel Chambliss
You usually don't go north to take a baseball job, but this is one of those exceptions.
After just four years on the job, University of Evansville baseball coach Dave Schrage is leaving to become the new head coach at Notre Dame. The announcement came Monday afternoon, and a press conference in South Bend will be held Tuesday afternoon.
In four years at the Helm, the 45-year-old Schrage compiled a record of 131 wins and 108 losses, including the second best win season in UE history this year. The Aces went 43-and-22 and made it to the NCAA Regional finals at Charlottesville, Virginia this year.
He also led them to their first ever MVC regular season and post season tournament championships.
Schrage was asked by Notre Dame not to comment until Tuesday afternoon when he will be formally introduced to the media in South Bend at 4 p.m. Central time.
Baseball Coach Leaving UE
July 17, 2006
Sports: Mike Blake
New Media Producer: Rachel Chambliss
You usually don't go north to take a baseball job, but this is one of those exceptions.
After just four years on the job, University of Evansville baseball coach Dave Schrage is leaving to become the new head coach at Notre Dame. The announcement came Monday afternoon, and a press conference in South Bend will be held Tuesday afternoon.
In four years at the Helm, the 45-year-old Schrage compiled a record of 131 wins and 108 losses, including the second best win season in UE history this year. The Aces went 43-and-22 and made it to the NCAA Regional finals at Charlottesville, Virginia this year.
He also led them to their first ever MVC regular season and post season tournament championships.
Schrage was asked by Notre Dame not to comment until Tuesday afternoon when he will be formally introduced to the media in South Bend at 4 p.m. Central time.
Posted on the Notre Dame web site tonight with a press conference tomorrow. Dave Schrage of UE is the new Notre Dame baseball coach.
http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/071706aac.html
Have been involved with Dave and UofE for many years. Both are pure quality!
http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/071706aac.html
Have been involved with Dave and UofE for many years. Both are pure quality!
I think this hire takes a lot of the worry that we have about Mainieri leaving. He sounds like a man of character and that is probably more important than anything else.
Looks like a good hire to me.
My "hunch" was wrong. I'll leave it at that to protect the "innocent," but I had pretty good inside information at one point. Guess it didn't work out.
My "hunch" was wrong. I'll leave it at that to protect the "innocent," but I had pretty good inside information at one point. Guess it didn't work out.
Anyone hear what Coach Schrage is going to do for assistant coaches? Is he bringing his current staff or any names for new coaches?
Scott Lawler, formerly of Evansville, last year at UALR with his uncle, is ND assistant.
I've heard of UNLV but what is UALR?
UALR = University of Arkansas @ Little Rock. D-1 school in the SunBelt Conference. Scott's dad is my kids' pitching coach at Naperville Central. Scott's uncle and current head coach at UALR was fired from Texas A&M last summer when the administration cleaned house. Lawlers are good people.
Also, Schrage’s former assistant coach Dave Seifert at UE has been offered a position at ND if he does not get the UE head job. He replaced Scott Lawler last year.
My son was recruited by both universities (UE and UALR). He had considerable interaction with both Lawler and Seifert. He decided to go to UALR because for the opportunity to be a part of their rebuilding process and to develop under 2 good coaches with their pitching credentials (Lawlers).
We were told Tuesday that Scott was going to be an assistant at Notre Dame. While being disappointed that Scott is leaving he has done nothing but good things for the development of my son. He is a unique individual that not only has the baseball knowledge but he can communicate and relate it to the players to get results.
My son was recruited by both universities (UE and UALR). He had considerable interaction with both Lawler and Seifert. He decided to go to UALR because for the opportunity to be a part of their rebuilding process and to develop under 2 good coaches with their pitching credentials (Lawlers).
We were told Tuesday that Scott was going to be an assistant at Notre Dame. While being disappointed that Scott is leaving he has done nothing but good things for the development of my son. He is a unique individual that not only has the baseball knowledge but he can communicate and relate it to the players to get results.
Anyone know the timeline of when Evansville is going to make their hire? Any names besides Seifert?
One of my sons assistant coaches in apparently one of the candidates for the UE job. John Szefc is an excellent recruiter, I must say.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/19/vacancy-at-ue-inticing-to-many/
quote:McGillis hopes to hire Schrage's successor "within a week." He said he already has a "solid" group of "six or seven" candidates. He declined to identify them, but sources say the list of names that have already surfaced include these four: UE pitching coach and recruiting coordinator Dave Seifert, Eastern Kentucky head coach Elvis Dominguez, University of Illinois assistant Eric Snider and Louisiana-Lafayette assistant John Szefc.
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2006/jul/19/vacancy-at-ue-inticing-to-many/
Lone Star -- are you a parent of a ND player? ....wondering if I know you and your son.
He's not there yet. He starts his freshman year this fall.
