William & Mary

Sports Fan,

How about calming down.

Do you have some personal agenda we're not aware of?

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Originally posted by SportsFan:
The longer the school officials wait, the much more it will hurt their recruiting.

Fair point Sportsfan, It seems that some posters have an inside track to what is happening, hopefully for W&M it all works out. I do not have a vested interest here but am interested in the outcome and feel for the current players and incoming Freshman. The recruiting process for the 05's probably was exhausting and they were most likely elated to be going to such a great school and a good baseball program. The uncertainity has to be unnerving to all involved

So does anyone know who is in the running for the job or if they've made a decision? I have a feeling that the person who takes this job is in for a rough go at it early.

Perhaps they'll make an announcement at the Blue/Grey dinner tomorrow night... The Blue/Grey Classic is being held at W&M after all. Can you possibly hold out that long, SportsFan?

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Originally posted by SportsFan:
The longer the school officials wait, the much more it will hurt their recruiting. It's now August 14th. This selection must be going to blow the socks off of everyone since it's taking so long to select a new coach.

Where were you last year when ODU waited to select Meyers?

I just wait they'd wait a little longer, like about 2-3 more months. That way, I can come up with better material for SportsFan about what I'm going to do after they name me coach.

Doesn't seem to me that SportsFan's comment was that big a deal. I thought ODU acted pretty quickly last year, so I looked it up on their web-site; May 28 "Guzzo's Contract not Renewed," July 19 "Meyers Named Coach." W&M players and parents knew Coach Farr was not coming back at the beginning of May, and some parents met shortly thereafter with the AD, so the administration also knew. As has also been pointed out, Coach Farr's resignation was not official until June 30. I guess it's still a matter of opinion, and maybe perception, if either situation took too long.

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Originally posted by VaDad:
Sports Fan,
How about calming down.

Perceptions are one thing, but as VaDad pointed out, why get so amped up about it....Makes one wonder about the motivation behind all the "shouting" and negative comments. Is it any secret that a highly academic school like W&M might put other things first?

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I wouldn't think that a highly successful academic school would need to put other things first,,,thats why it is successful. It's not like they are saying Ohhhh we need to hire a Professor of History and a Baseball Coach, lets hire the Professor and than move on to the Coach.

Just to add fuel to the fire...I wonder why posters are making excuses for W&M. Official visits should be starting soon, contact with recruits should be happening, not to mention Fall Practice, camps etc. I just think its a shame that the program might take a step backward while it regroups.

I think the concerns are valid and should be voiced. I hope W&M blows away everybody with their choice. I hope they announce a greater commitment and funding of scholarships.

On a somewhat lighter note, another poster mentioned Forest Cory signed a free-agent contract after his summer season. Looks like he had a great season at the cape. Congrats Forest!

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Originally posted by VaDad:
William & Mary has received over 100 applications.

Anybody have an opionion on the choice? He may be a fine coach...time will tell.

I thought they might go with someone with a VA connection or a local asst. with recruiting ties to the area.

Good Luck Tribe

One of the webster's sons has played 2 years for Coach Leoni at URI.....

You could try and send Maineman a PT..

For those who want comfort regarding the choice let me say this:

I have known Coach Leoni for a number of years

He is one of the finest Gentlemen I have come to know--he is also one heck of a coach--just look at his record at URI

For those of you concerned about where W& M is headed---you are in good hands !!!

va,

For your information William & Mary has 6.5 in-state scholarships to offer and will hire 2 full time assistants. Check yesterdays Daily Press for the details.

I'm not sure why you feel the need to bash William & Mary, but at least get your information correct.

Good luck to both Coach Leoni and The Tribe.

It sounds like they found someone who is used to working under the fiscal restraints W&M puts on the program. Good for them.

But bad for me. I'm crestfallen I didn't get the job. SportsFan can quote me on that.

Ironically, Norfolk State is supposed to be playing both W&M and Rhode Island next season. We'll see how that goes.

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I worked there three years ago and they do not have that many scholarships. I have been great friends with their coaching staff for a long time. As much as you know, you must be coach Farr?

OK VaDad and VA,

No fighting. 6.5 or 4.5 Can we agree that it is less than 11.7 and that it would be great if it was funded greater than it is.

novice dad,

It is obvious from va's post where his loyalties lie. I quoted where i got my info from. Va is spreading disinformation in an attempt to discredit William & Mary and make the previous staff look better than their record. Additionally 2 more scholarships have an impact on a program's ability to attract recruits.

While I am sure that recruits do not make choices only on what they read here, it is unfortunate that va wants to do what he can to lessen the perception of the school's program.

The success record in the pros of the former players from program is good and seems to indicate that the program should have done better under va and the former staff. It is time for new blood and new ideas in the William & Mary coaching staff.

VaDad

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Originally posted by MTW:
Who transfered and to where? Is Chad Murray going to go back, that was a great sign, I am from Colorado and he was heavily recruited by some big name schools. Just Curious if anyone knew.

It just so happens I do know where Chad Murray ended up, and it was not back to W&M. He had a 90% scholarship offer from another div 1 school. But could not get a release... No Matter What. That includes talking to the assistant to the president of the school. If your recruiting coaches leave, you should be aloud to leave also... Chad is now attending Dixie State College, all expenses paid, because he could not get his release. Chad has had several prominent Div.1 Schools contact him for next year.

COmom14,

Good Luck to Chad in the future.

Just looking at the posted roster. Has only 25 on Roster with 10 pitchers. It would seem a little light in total roster size and pitchers. I don't know what previous roster size and qty of pitchers have been. Any thoughts,,,

If I am a player at W&M I like the 25 man roster--pitchers may well be back up players for positions--you may find that some of the position players may pitch at times during the season

You are right TR if I'm a position player I would like that. If I'm a pitcher or a parent of a pitcher it could get a little interesting. 2 of the 10 pitchers listed are also listed as outfielders.

I'm just wondering if it was by design or circumstances with recruiting and coaching changes.
Actually just looked at 2006 Media guide and it talks about losing a number of players from last year. I like the quotes and Q&A with the coach

Coach Leoni is a great guy and a super baseball man--I have known him for many years and have nothing but the highest respect for him