Also, Hultzen will surely start. Whether it's in the first game or the second, though, I won't hazard to guess. It was game 2 in the ACC and regionals, game 1 in the Supers.
So much mis-information going on in this thread.
My husband has been in contact with a long-time
Maryland resident and alum who has a pretty good
idea what the pulse of the heartbeat is over there.
I can assure you some right information. That be
the former (2001-2009) Terp Head Coach is the
new Athletic Director at Tampa Jesuit (as private school in Tampa.)
My husband has been in contact with a long-time
Maryland resident and alum who has a pretty good
idea what the pulse of the heartbeat is over there.
I can assure you some right information. That be
the former (2001-2009) Terp Head Coach is the
new Athletic Director at Tampa Jesuit (as private school in Tampa.)
If what you say is true...congrats to Coach Rupp. I suspect that he is a much better coach than he's been given credit for recently...and a much better man.
The question here in Maryland is who will be the next Head Terp?
Again....if what you say is true.....all the best to Coach Rupp.
The question here in Maryland is who will be the next Head Terp?
Again....if what you say is true.....all the best to Coach Rupp.
J19 -
TampaBay.com reports what you say is true. Again...congrats to Coach Rupp! All the best!
TampaBay.com reports what you say is true. Again...congrats to Coach Rupp! All the best!
Congratulations to coach Rupp on his new position! As all the comments have indicated it is a tough assignment to make the Terps a winning team as indicated by their record over the years.
As for the coaching change, do not discount Tom Walter. He has proven that you can field a winning team in this area with facilities on par or worse than at Maryland, as he did at GW. It will be interesting to see what happens.
As for the coaching change, do not discount Tom Walter. He has proven that you can field a winning team in this area with facilities on par or worse than at Maryland, as he did at GW. It will be interesting to see what happens.
I think Coach Sherald from West Virginia would be a interesting choice. Coach Sherald is the number one assistant up there and is also the hitting coach. WVU was one of the top offensive teams in the country this year. Coach Sherald is a Maryland guy who is from Frederick County. He has recruited the Maryland area very well for WVU. He has two kids from Maryland committed to WVU (Brady Wilson-Frederick) & (Marshall Thompson - St. Michaels). Wilson is probably one of the best players in the state and he didn't get any interest from Maryland. Maryland needs to find someone who is going go after the in-state talent that keeps leaving. I know the top players may go elsewhere but there are also good players that Maryland has no interest in that end up having good college careers.
U of M has gone after any high school player residing in Maryland that is projected to be successful in Division I ACC Baseball. There is a huge difference between different college conferences and Division I verses Division III Baseball. For the 2008 HS graduating class, U of M went -- inquired after the top 10 rated players residing in Maryland --- and all of them went elsewhere --- This year, Maryland was able to land some outstanding projected players e.g, Jimmy Reed, LHP -- residing in the State of Maryland and attended SJCH. Hopefully the trend will continue to show positive life.
quote:Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
Also, Hultzen will surely start. Whether it's in the first game or the second, though, I won't hazard to guess. It was game 2 in the ACC and regionals, game 1 in the Supers.
Looks like Game 1
Hultzen is a fantastic player, one of the best in the area over the past few years BUT correct me if I am wrong - there is another thread dedicated to discussing him. I am not sure how this thread got turned into another Hultzen thread.
Back to the actual thread topic. I have a friend in the MD AD office, as I am sure others do as well and they are not close to hiring a new coach. They have several candidates, most have been mentioned here, but it will be a bit of time before a decision comes down. Here are a few of the candidates on their list so far (not necessarily in order).
1. Farr
2. UNO head coach
3. GW head coach
4. Sherald from WVU
Back to the actual thread topic. I have a friend in the MD AD office, as I am sure others do as well and they are not close to hiring a new coach. They have several candidates, most have been mentioned here, but it will be a bit of time before a decision comes down. Here are a few of the candidates on their list so far (not necessarily in order).
1. Farr
2. UNO head coach
3. GW head coach
4. Sherald from WVU
quote:Originally posted by abcbaseball:
I would think that a player who attended school in Washington DC would be recognized on an all-DC team rather than an all-Maryland team.
Mighty fine player though.
There is no All-DC Team per say --- since most of the prep schools located in DC also play schools in Maryland and VA. Really talking about the WCAC ---Gonzaga, St Johns, St Alban, ---- again the majority of the kids that attend those schools reside in the State of Maryland and a large number of the kids that play baseball at those schools --- play college baseball (somewhere) --- which would significantly impact the remaining pool of Maryland players considered for the "All-Maryland Team." The key is that the Maryland Association of Baseball Coaches want and need to recognize them selves and their programs through their kids despite the fact that in some cases kids selected are not the most talent baseball players residing in the State of Maryland. By the way -- if you happen to listen to the College World Series telecast beginning this weekend -- when they mention the players --- they will note the State that they reside in not the State/District that they played HS baseball. When you review the Perfect Game, Baseball America, All American designations/ratings they categorize the players by the State that they reside in (represent).
quote:Originally posted by hocobaseballfan:
Hultzen is a fantastic player, one of the best in the area over the past few years BUT correct me if I am wrong - there is another thread dedicated to discussing him. I am not sure how this thread got turned into another Hultzen thread.
Back to the actual thread topic. I have a friend in the MD AD office, as I am sure others do as well and they are not close to hiring a new coach. They have several candidates, most have been mentioned here, but it will be a bit of time before a decision comes down. Here are a few of the candidates on their list so far (not necessarily in order).
1. Farr
2. UNO head coach
3. GW head coach
4. Sherald from WVU
It is mentioned here because here is example of a HS Baseball Player that resided in the State of Maryland that decided not to attend the U of M as was the case with several other top rated players. This kid is going to be pitching in the College World Series this weekend on ESPN and will be a terrific representative of the talent pool of kids that reside in the State of Maryland.v
ESPN and other networks mention the state in which players are from and sometimes the various prep programs they attended. I am still not sure what that has to do with all state teams. Where you reside should have nothing to do with being recognized with an all state team. Hultzen is a MD resident and represents his state with class, but he attended HS in the district. The MSABC is and should be loyal to those players who played baseball in MD. Some of these private schools board students, like Georgetown Prep. Should a kid who plays baseball at Prep that lives in California be recognized as All-California?
The MSABC should be loyal to the players that played baseball in Maryland -- I agree -- the kids played for BCC and OBGC for 10 years and resided in Maryland....oh you mean the MSABC should be loyal to their programs although the kids are not always the best baseball players that reside in Maryland. Now can you see how narrow and self serving the MSABC is.....and you wonder why the best players that reside in Maryland typically chose prep schools versus public.....whether they are located in Maryland, DC or Virginia.
You can twist whatever words around you like Trep, but I agree with the MSABC in this case. FYI - Private school coaches can also be members of the MSABC if they coach at a school in MD, so I fail to see your point there either.
Private schools can offer more than public. Public schools cannot recruit and the coaches coach whomever walks in the door. Private schools have less restrictions than public as far as coaching - both out of season and in season. This has nothing to do with the MSABC at all. If a family has the means to afford a private school and feel it benefits their son, educationally and athletically to go there, then by all means they should take that option. There are many fantastic public school programs out there with great coaches who produce players that get the opportunity to play at the next level. Shouldn't that be what it is all about - helping kids maximize their potential? Whether that is at a public or private school is an individual family decision.
Private schools can offer more than public. Public schools cannot recruit and the coaches coach whomever walks in the door. Private schools have less restrictions than public as far as coaching - both out of season and in season. This has nothing to do with the MSABC at all. If a family has the means to afford a private school and feel it benefits their son, educationally and athletically to go there, then by all means they should take that option. There are many fantastic public school programs out there with great coaches who produce players that get the opportunity to play at the next level. Shouldn't that be what it is all about - helping kids maximize their potential? Whether that is at a public or private school is an individual family decision.
Just in (he walked in the door)
Wow, so much more mis-information.
Might it be a one grumpy guy in this thread?
Decons and Turtles are having to compete vs each other off the field. Draft is over, and with the free agents looking to sign, who is coaching in the collegiate ranks become pretty exciting
Decons has a short list of three and qualified Head Coaches.
Turtles has a list of six Coaches.
Two of the coaches on the Decons short list are
on the Turtles list.
Decons may decide sooner, as in end of next week.
Turtles pair down to three on telephone interviews on Monday. Then interviews on Tues-Thur. And may decide before the holiday.
Decons selection comittee is in place.
Turtles selection committee is at three and may grown to five/seven by next week.
Hubby spoke about several names.
I choose TW .....at Wake.
I choose RD or RM or JF..at Maryland.
Enjoy.
Wow, so much more mis-information.
Might it be a one grumpy guy in this thread?
Decons and Turtles are having to compete vs each other off the field. Draft is over, and with the free agents looking to sign, who is coaching in the collegiate ranks become pretty exciting
Decons has a short list of three and qualified Head Coaches.
Turtles has a list of six Coaches.
Two of the coaches on the Decons short list are
on the Turtles list.
Decons may decide sooner, as in end of next week.
Turtles pair down to three on telephone interviews on Monday. Then interviews on Tues-Thur. And may decide before the holiday.
Decons selection comittee is in place.
Turtles selection committee is at three and may grown to five/seven by next week.
Hubby spoke about several names.
I choose TW .....at Wake.
I choose RD or RM or JF..at Maryland.
Enjoy.
Was not sure that this was posted but Tom Walter is now out of the running for the Terps job! he accepted the Head coaqching job at Wake Forest.
Good luck to him at his new position! I am sure will engineer another turnaround although it might be a bit tougher in the ACC!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...ore/06/16/walter.ap/
So Now who is the frontrunner for the Maryland Job!!
Good luck to him at his new position! I am sure will engineer another turnaround although it might be a bit tougher in the ACC!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...ore/06/16/walter.ap/
So Now who is the frontrunner for the Maryland Job!!
Of the six remaining candidates,
try these three... RD or RM or JF.
Good Luck
try these three... RD or RM or JF.
Good Luck
Rumor has it the young assistant coach from Vandy has been offered and accepted the job. Here is hoping he can bring the Terps up to a competitive level in the ACC!
Just heard the same thing. I think this would be a great hire...I am shocked that Trepfan was wrong when he said that this was Farr's job to accept or decline. Best of luck to Coach Bakich if this does get completed. GO TERPS
Sounds like it is Erik Bakich.
Nothing against any of the other candidates but if true this is a huge hire for the Terps. He is one of the hardest workers in college baseball. On a short list of the best recruiters in the country. We're going to see Maryland at a lot more of our events. Maryland fans are going to be very happy.
Is it possible that Maryland will commit to full funding now?
Nothing against any of the other candidates but if true this is a huge hire for the Terps. He is one of the hardest workers in college baseball. On a short list of the best recruiters in the country. We're going to see Maryland at a lot more of our events. Maryland fans are going to be very happy.
Is it possible that Maryland will commit to full funding now?
Rumor has it Maryland has decided to fully fund the baesball program, which is about time.
If the speculation on this board is true, I believe this will be a bad hire by the Univ. of MD. Here me out.
Coach Bakich played at ECU. He played post-college in the Frontier League. He most recently coached with Tim Corbin. ECU is a well supported program in a hotbed state with lots of talent and home grown support. Playing in the Frontier League is about understanding the impact semi-pro baseball can have on a small town (or large city that feels like a small town). Tim Corbin is one of the absolute best and a definite drawing card for any recruiter.
How is Coach Bakich going to feel when he sees the stands packed with 200 or 300 at each game? How is he and his wife going adapt to living in a major metropolitan area where it sometimes takes 25 minutes to get 6 miles? How soon til he realizes the best this state have to offer go to NC, VA and places that are not called MD.
Tell me he won't jump at the opportunity to fill a void that will get created in the next 2-4 years when coaching vacancies in the South become available?
Naw...I wish him the best if he gets the job. But thinking we can convince this guy to stay here for what??? the next 10 years or so and bypass some opportunities where he can challenge year in and year out for conference (or better) championships...are you serious?
MD needs to hire someone who loves this area and will want to stay here. Why not give someone wedded to this area a fully functional program to dive into? I'll bet many on this board who think this will be a great thing said the same thing about Coach Rupp when he got the job.
Coach Bakich played at ECU. He played post-college in the Frontier League. He most recently coached with Tim Corbin. ECU is a well supported program in a hotbed state with lots of talent and home grown support. Playing in the Frontier League is about understanding the impact semi-pro baseball can have on a small town (or large city that feels like a small town). Tim Corbin is one of the absolute best and a definite drawing card for any recruiter.
How is Coach Bakich going to feel when he sees the stands packed with 200 or 300 at each game? How is he and his wife going adapt to living in a major metropolitan area where it sometimes takes 25 minutes to get 6 miles? How soon til he realizes the best this state have to offer go to NC, VA and places that are not called MD.
Tell me he won't jump at the opportunity to fill a void that will get created in the next 2-4 years when coaching vacancies in the South become available?
Naw...I wish him the best if he gets the job. But thinking we can convince this guy to stay here for what??? the next 10 years or so and bypass some opportunities where he can challenge year in and year out for conference (or better) championships...are you serious?
MD needs to hire someone who loves this area and will want to stay here. Why not give someone wedded to this area a fully functional program to dive into? I'll bet many on this board who think this will be a great thing said the same thing about Coach Rupp when he got the job.
The Turtles are expected to announce its new head coach, this Monday as each are close to final details of a contract.
Turtles were fully funded last year.
Congrats to the new Head Coach.
So sorry, Jim Farr, Ramsey & Rod Delmonic.
It appears Yow went with youth (rather than experience, or maturity).
Turn back the clock ten years, and
its deja vous all over again (thanks Yogi)
as the AD clearly reveals the same road taken.
There is a connection between the new Head Coach
and the former Terps coaching staff. Rupp, who was fired, yet allowed to resign, fired a former Turtle head recruiter. (The rationale was absurd.
as Head Recruiter's wife was having a baby and left the game to be with her.) The connection is Clemson, where the Turtle Head Recruiter and the Vandy Head Coach were.
Turtles were fully funded last year.
Congrats to the new Head Coach.
So sorry, Jim Farr, Ramsey & Rod Delmonic.
It appears Yow went with youth (rather than experience, or maturity).
Turn back the clock ten years, and
its deja vous all over again (thanks Yogi)
as the AD clearly reveals the same road taken.
There is a connection between the new Head Coach
and the former Terps coaching staff. Rupp, who was fired, yet allowed to resign, fired a former Turtle head recruiter. (The rationale was absurd.
as Head Recruiter's wife was having a baby and left the game to be with her.) The connection is Clemson, where the Turtle Head Recruiter and the Vandy Head Coach were.
I'm curious if anyone knows why Rod Delmonico is personna non grata in college baseball now. He's been kicked around by virtually every school in the world for the last several years and nobody seems to want to hire him. What's the deal with this guy?
There must be a lot of baseball coaches
wondering why they did not apply for the Turtles Head Coaching position.
To be 'qualified', the candidate
a) Be young and attractive (vs older and experienced)
b) Did not need Head Coaching experience at
any amateur level of play
c) Did not need experience recruiting in the conference.
d) Did not need experience managing a budget
e) Did not need experience raising funds for the program.
I heard the following candidates had the following
skill set.
- < 29 y/o. Zero MiLB/MLB experience. Zero HC
Head Trainer. Asst Coach.
- < 45 y/o 20 yrs MiLB as player and scout
- < 55 y/o 20 years D1 Head Coach experience
Regional and CWS appearances
- < 55 y/o 1 yr MLB, 10 yrs D1 Head Coach,
7 years ACC experience Asst HC
- < 40 y/o 15 years D1 HC and 10 yrs Asst HC
- + < 55 y/o 29+ D1 years experience, w/ 14 CWS appearances, 4 titles across multiple top college
baseball programs (and who do not apply yet was interviewed!), and a former catcher!
Ouch
wondering why they did not apply for the Turtles Head Coaching position.
To be 'qualified', the candidate
a) Be young and attractive (vs older and experienced)
b) Did not need Head Coaching experience at
any amateur level of play
c) Did not need experience recruiting in the conference.
d) Did not need experience managing a budget
e) Did not need experience raising funds for the program.
I heard the following candidates had the following
skill set.
- < 29 y/o. Zero MiLB/MLB experience. Zero HC
Head Trainer. Asst Coach.
- < 45 y/o 20 yrs MiLB as player and scout
- < 55 y/o 20 years D1 Head Coach experience
Regional and CWS appearances
- < 55 y/o 1 yr MLB, 10 yrs D1 Head Coach,
7 years ACC experience Asst HC
- < 40 y/o 15 years D1 HC and 10 yrs Asst HC
- + < 55 y/o 29+ D1 years experience, w/ 14 CWS appearances, 4 titles across multiple top college
baseball programs (and who do not apply yet was interviewed!), and a former catcher!
Ouch
I hope the new coach retains Coach Farr!
I got left out right away on item "A"
I know absolutely nothing other than the equation that experience usually equals higher salary.
larrythompson came up with the only negative regarding Erik Bakich. He really is one of the young stars in college coaching and very much in demand. There is always the chance something he can't turn down will pop up.
That said, in the meantime, Maryland is on the way up! IMO
U of Florida hired a young assistant coach. They will be one of the best programs in the country every year he is there. Not saying this will happen quickly at Maryland, but this guy is going to end up winning.
That said, in the meantime, Maryland is on the way up! IMO
U of Florida hired a young assistant coach. They will be one of the best programs in the country every year he is there. Not saying this will happen quickly at Maryland, but this guy is going to end up winning.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
Sounds like it is Erik Bakich.
Nothing against any of the other candidates but if true this is a huge hire for the Terps. He is one of the hardest workers in college baseball. On a short list of the best recruiters in the country. We're going to see Maryland at a lot more of our events. Maryland fans are going to be very happy.
Is it possible that Maryland will commit to full funding now?
The key to a successful program is in recruiting, these young guys have recruiting experience AND coaching experience and have worked under excellent coaches.
Beleive it or not a large part of some head coaches job as they mature is to teach those under him how it's done, and lets them take over many of the day to day responsibilities as they mature, good example is Jack Leggett's coaching tree. Now Corbin has begun a tree of his own.
Yes, the younger guys do get less than the older more experienced coaches. Some of these guys have worked just as hard or even harder and continue to do so as they begin their head coaching careers.
PG definetly knows who works harder than others so I am going with his opinion it's a good choice.
quote:Originally posted by PGStaff:
larrythompson came up with the only negative regarding Erik Bakich. He really is one of the young stars in college coaching and very much in demand. There is always the chance something he can't turn down will pop up.
That said, in the meantime, Maryland is on the way up! IMO
U of Florida hired a young assistant coach. They will be one of the best programs in the country every year he is there. Not saying this will happen quickly at Maryland, but this guy is going to end up winning.
PG gets exactly my point. I'm sure this coach is terrific. I just don't know if this is the right coaching profile for MD if they are serious about contending at some point? They needed to find a coach who is hungry and was interested in making MD their last stop in coaching.
Is Eric Bakich young and energetic?
ans: Yes
Does Eric Bakich have Head Coaching experience?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich have recruiting experience in the ACC?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich understand what type of talent it takes to WIN?
ans: Yes
Is Eric Bakich recruiting experiences at Vanderbilt have direct application with recruiting at Maryland?
ans: Maybe Not
Does Eric Bakich have experience managing a lowest budget in the ACC?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich have an understanding of what it means to be competative in a Top Conference?
ans: Yes
Did the former Head Coach have an understanding of what it means to be competative in a Top Conference?
ans: Most definitely NOT
Does Eric Bakich have experience raising funds in Maryland?
ans: No
Did Maryland National Search in 2000 work?
ans: No
Will Maryland National Search in 2009 work?
ans: Probably Not
Does Eric Bakich have experience recruiting in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
What % of recruits for Maryland, came from the
West? ans: less than 1%
South? ans: less than 1%
WV & OH ? SC ? NC ? AL? TN ? combined < 1%
Does Eric Bakich have experience recruiting in Maryland-PA-DE and the Wash DC area?
ans: Probably Not
Does PG have experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
Does TPM have experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
Has the Maryland AD cleaned house?
ans: Yes
Is there any chance for Coach Farr to return to Maryland?
ans: Probably not
Was Eric Bakich the most qualified candidate?
ans: Probably not.
Head Baseball Coaches at Maryland have typically
had a 10 year run. Will Eric Bakich meet and exceed this average tunure.
ans: Probably not.
Will Eric Bakich improve the W/L in Conference Play?
ans: Only direction to go is up!
In Maryland's announcement of the new Head Coach, did anyone else think it was cilly to advertise it's National Search subcontractor?
ans: Yes. Many
Does LarryThompson have amateur level of experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: Yes
Is LarryThompson negative in his analysis of the situation at Maryland?
ans: Absolutley not
Does anyone know what length of contract and type did Coach Bakich sign?
ans: The T&C's should be available from the Office of Bursar (since it is a State school and public record)
Congrats and Good Luck to Coach Bakich?
ans: Yes
Does Eric Bakich have Head Coaching experience?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich have recruiting experience in the ACC?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich understand what type of talent it takes to WIN?
ans: Yes
Is Eric Bakich recruiting experiences at Vanderbilt have direct application with recruiting at Maryland?
ans: Maybe Not
Does Eric Bakich have experience managing a lowest budget in the ACC?
ans: No
Does Eric Bakich have an understanding of what it means to be competative in a Top Conference?
ans: Yes
Did the former Head Coach have an understanding of what it means to be competative in a Top Conference?
ans: Most definitely NOT
Does Eric Bakich have experience raising funds in Maryland?
ans: No
Did Maryland National Search in 2000 work?
ans: No
Will Maryland National Search in 2009 work?
ans: Probably Not
Does Eric Bakich have experience recruiting in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
What % of recruits for Maryland, came from the
West? ans: less than 1%
South? ans: less than 1%
WV & OH ? SC ? NC ? AL? TN ? combined < 1%
Does Eric Bakich have experience recruiting in Maryland-PA-DE and the Wash DC area?
ans: Probably Not
Does PG have experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
Does TPM have experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: No
Has the Maryland AD cleaned house?
ans: Yes
Is there any chance for Coach Farr to return to Maryland?
ans: Probably not
Was Eric Bakich the most qualified candidate?
ans: Probably not.
Head Baseball Coaches at Maryland have typically
had a 10 year run. Will Eric Bakich meet and exceed this average tunure.
ans: Probably not.
Will Eric Bakich improve the W/L in Conference Play?
ans: Only direction to go is up!
In Maryland's announcement of the new Head Coach, did anyone else think it was cilly to advertise it's National Search subcontractor?
ans: Yes. Many
Does LarryThompson have amateur level of experiences in Maryland and the Wash DC area?
ans: Yes
Is LarryThompson negative in his analysis of the situation at Maryland?
ans: Absolutley not
Does anyone know what length of contract and type did Coach Bakich sign?
ans: The T&C's should be available from the Office of Bursar (since it is a State school and public record)
Congrats and Good Luck to Coach Bakich?
Can we give this guy a chance. I am pleased with the selection. I am happy that Maryland decided to go with a young-energetic coach than someone who has already been around the block and been fired from previous jobs. Does anyone remember when Virginia hired Coach O'Connor. He did not have any head coaching experience. He took over a program that was at the bottom half of the ACC every year. He was young coach that was a top recruiter. Sounds prety similar to the guy Maryland hired. It seemed to work for Virginia and we will see if it works for Maryland. Bakich needs to hire someone on his staff that knows the MD-DC-NOVA area.
quote:Originally posted by FredCo2008:
Can we give this guy a chance. I am pleased with the selection. I am happy that Maryland decided to go with a young-energetic coach than someone who has already been around the block and been fired from previous jobs. Does anyone remember when Virginia hired Coach O'Connor. He did not have any head coaching experience. He took over a program that was at the bottom half of the ACC every year. He was young coach that was a top recruiter. Sounds prety similar to the guy Maryland hired. It seemed to work for Virginia and we will see if it works for Maryland. Bakich needs to hire someone on his staff that knows the MD-DC-NOVA area.
I'd love to see him do well...I just think there is a low probability of success for this coach. As for the parallels to Coach O'Connor, let me address each. Coach O'Connor was 33 when hired as head coach. He is a family man who requires stability. I don't believe the new MD coach has children. If you had a choice to raise your children in the College Park area, or an area like Charlottesville...which would you choose? MD is landlocked for recruiting. The best players in VA have many (UVA, VaTech, Richmond, VCU, William and Mary, George Mason) choices to ply their craft. More likely to get a MD kid to come play at a VA school, than it is the reverse. I'm tired and going to bed. Will continue this tomorrow. Good night all.
How about you don't continue it?
How about you go away and come back in three years and see how things have gone?
Sheesh, you wanted the old guy gone, you got it. You wanted a hotshot new coach, you got one.
What does it take to make some of you guys happy?
FYI, I don't know what there could be about recruiting that Bakich wouldn't know. First of all, he has recruited some of the best talent in the SEC, overcoming the obstacles of high tuition costs and the highest academic standards in his conference. Higher than MD, I might add.
Secondly, he has recruited NATIONALLY, and thus has a network to do that. What he does works in the home area, I'm sure, but I suspect you will see more kids coming in from out of MD to play for the Terps.
I don't know who you thought you were going to get for this job. Augie Garrido and Paul Manieri I am pretty sure were not available. To me it looks like a big win for Terps baseball. He has a lot of obstacles to overcome, but so would anyone coming in to that situation. It has been done elsewhere and I suspect he'll give it as good a shot as anyone you could've hoped to land.
How about you go away and come back in three years and see how things have gone?
Sheesh, you wanted the old guy gone, you got it. You wanted a hotshot new coach, you got one.
What does it take to make some of you guys happy?
FYI, I don't know what there could be about recruiting that Bakich wouldn't know. First of all, he has recruited some of the best talent in the SEC, overcoming the obstacles of high tuition costs and the highest academic standards in his conference. Higher than MD, I might add.
Secondly, he has recruited NATIONALLY, and thus has a network to do that. What he does works in the home area, I'm sure, but I suspect you will see more kids coming in from out of MD to play for the Terps.
I don't know who you thought you were going to get for this job. Augie Garrido and Paul Manieri I am pretty sure were not available. To me it looks like a big win for Terps baseball. He has a lot of obstacles to overcome, but so would anyone coming in to that situation. It has been done elsewhere and I suspect he'll give it as good a shot as anyone you could've hoped to land.
I am in agreement with Midlo, let's give teh guy a chance.
What does being single have to do with it? FWIW, the Head Coach at UF is single, he hits the recruiting road right after playoffs and will be until he returns.
Perhaps that's why they liked the coach, no attachments means harder work.
And if he does a great job, gets the program on it's feet, and leaves for a better position so what, that happens all of the time. You don't think these guys work their tails off for nothing do you?
A recruiter with national ties would be the best for MD, most likely. Now MD needs to make a stronger commitment to their program, to compete in a tough conference (in games and in recruiting) it works both ways.
What does being single have to do with it? FWIW, the Head Coach at UF is single, he hits the recruiting road right after playoffs and will be until he returns.
Perhaps that's why they liked the coach, no attachments means harder work.
And if he does a great job, gets the program on it's feet, and leaves for a better position so what, that happens all of the time. You don't think these guys work their tails off for nothing do you?
A recruiter with national ties would be the best for MD, most likely. Now MD needs to make a stronger commitment to their program, to compete in a tough conference (in games and in recruiting) it works both ways.
For what it's worth.....have heard new Terp coach was on the phone at midnight (July 1st) to rising senior recruits. I'd say that was a good start.
"Reach out, reach out and wake someone!"