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First off, I like CDS and honestly believe he can turn it around given more time and I hope the administration gives him the opportunity to do so. CDS wants to be here and wants to retire from coaching at UT, say what you want about the last few years but I think anyone would have had the same issues no matter who we would have hired after CTR.
The article below is from D1Baseball.com.........a shameless plug here but the subscription is worth it even though this article may have been on the free section.
Most Head Coach-Ready Assistants
By D1 Baseball Staff - Jul 23, 2015
Mike Bell, Florida State
The Seminoles have an excellent coaching staff with Mike Martin leading the charge, along with his son, Mike Martin Jr., also on the staff, and of course, Bell serving as associate head coach, pitching coach and second-man in charge on the recruiting trail. Bell is a very well respected pitching coach who has a strong reputation both as a coach and evaluator of talent. Bell, who played at Florida State, spent time at Tennessee and four seasons having success at the University of Oklahoma before heading back to FSU, where he recently completed his fourth season and, by all accounts, helped the Seminoles overachieve from a pitching standpoint, specifically as it pertains to the starting rotation. Bell is an elite assistant, and his demeanor is perfect for a program looking for a stable presence.
Andy Cannizaro, LSU
Paul Mainieri and the Tigers have a long history of bringing in excellent assistants, and Cannizaro makes a strong case as one of the best. Though hes still relatively young in the process having recently completing his first season as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Tigers, Cannizaro instantly gained a strong reputation as an elite offensive mind, a high-energy coach and a players coach. Cannizaro, a former star player at Tulane, has excellent bloodlines and got his feet wet post-college as a scout in the New York Yankees system. Cannizaro doesnt have as much experience as some others on this list, but theres little doubt hes a rising star in the industry, and more than worthy of taking a chance on soon.
Drew Dickinson, Illinois
The Fighting Illini had an outstanding 2015 season, and much of that is thanks to an excellent coaching staff. Though much of the talk this summer has been about hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Spencer Allen getting the Northwestern job, the Illini also have another outstanding assistant in pitching coach Drew Dickinson. Dickinson has done a terrific job with the Illinois pitching staff in his four seasons with the program, having several of the nations elite arms this past season, including lefthanders Kevin Duchene and Tyler Jay, among others. Dickinson is a very hard-nosed coach who demands excellence from his players, and he doesnt hide that approach.
Jason Dietrich, Cal State Fullerton
Dietrich has been in the mix for the Cal State Bakersfield vacancy this summer, so his quest for a head coaching job could very well come to an end. However, for now, hes still an assistant and hes got one heck of a pedigree. Dietrich did one of the most impressive jobs of any coach this past season, guiding the Titans to plenty of success on the mound despite losing starting pitchers Justin Garza (injury) and Phil Bickford (to transfer). Dietrich is an excellent teacher and recently finished his third season with the Titans. In addition to his stint at Fullerton, Dietrich spent five seasons as UC Irvines pitching coach before joining Rick Vanderhooks staff. Dietrich would be an excellent choice for anyone looking for an instant impact coach and excellent teacher.
Scott Forbes, North Carolina
One of the nations elite pitching coaches, Forbes long ago established himself as one of the great assistants in college baseball. Still, the long-time Heels assistant is still looking for his first head coaching gig. Forbes has spent the last 10 seasons mentoring North Carolinas pitchers, including the last six as the clubs associate head coach. In addition to his work as pitching coach, the honest and always-friendly Forbes combines with Scott Jackson to form an outstanding recruiting duo.
Scott Jackson, North Carolina
Like Forbes, Jackson is yet another coach that has blossomed under the tutelage of UNC head coach Mike Fox. Jackson spent time at UNC Wilmington and Liberty before heading to the Tar Heels. He has spent the last seven seasons as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Heels. Jackson is a high-energy who does a terrific job on the recruiting trail, along with Forbes. He was in the mix for the James Madison vacancy earlier this summer and his time for a head coaching gig is coming.
Travis Jewett, Vanderbilt
Jewett really reminds me of Oklahoma State coach Josh Holliday in the track hes went on throughout his coaching career. And watch out if he ends up being as successful or more than Holliday. Jewett has an imposing presence about him and quite an impressive pedigree. He spent time at Washington State before spending three seasons as the associate head coach at Arizona State before finally landing at Vanderbilt, where he has spent the last three seasons. Jewett serves as recruiting coordinator for the Dores, while also being the clubs hitting coach. Jewetts time as a head coach is rapidly approaching, and for good reason.
Skip Johnson, Texas
Sure, the Texas Longhorns didnt have an amazing 2015 campaign with projected potential ace Morgan Cooper and others on the shelf, but Johnson is still an elite assistant and pitching coach. Johnson has established himself as one of the nations best at his craft during his nine seasons with the Longhorns. In addition to his duties as a pitching coach, Johnson also is a solid recruiter, along with assistant and hitting coach Tommy Nicholson. Johnson is an old school type of coach who typically gets the best out of his players, and hed especially be a very good fit in the Texas-Louisiana corridor.
Karl Kuhn, Virginia
Kuhn has one of the more unorthodox approaches youll see during a mound conference, and his approach springs outstanding results. The Cavaliers did struggle at times on the mound this past season, but when it mattered most, Brandon Waddell, Josh Sborz and others rose to the occasion with Kuhn directing the pitching staff. Kuhn has established a solid reputation in the past 12 seasons with the program, developing several premier arms over the years. In addition to his role as pitching coach, Kuhn also is a very good recruiter.
Kevin McMullan, Virginia
There are few assistants, if any, with a better reputation on the national stage than McMullan. McMullan long ago established himself as one of the nations best assistants, but has been waiting for the perfect head coaching opportunity. McMullan has spent the past 12 seasons with the Cavaliers, and the past nine as associate head coach under Brian OConnor. In addition to duties as hitting coach, McMullan also is the recruiting coordinator. McMullan has a laid back demeanor and an overall temperament that should translate very well to head coach.
Kirk Saarloos, TCU
Want a fast-riser in the industry? Keep an eye on Saarloos moving forward. Saarloos spent seven seasons as a big league pitcher and tried his hand as a pitching coach at Cal State Fullerton for two seasons, where he had plenty of success. Saarloos then made the move to TCU, where he has been outstanding the past three seasons, helping the Horned Frogs develop one of the nations premier pitching staffs. Saarloos is a young and energetic coach, who also can have a very calm presence with his pitchers. Hes also an excellent recruiter.
Butch Thompson, Mississippi State
Few coaches have established the elite reputation of Thompson as an overall teacher of the game. Thompson has an unassuming personality, but one that is very genuine and transferable to a head coaching job. Thompson was in the mix for the University of Arizona gig over the summer and will soon find his place as a head coach. Thompson recently finished his seventh season with the Bulldogs. Though State didnt have a great year on the mound in 2015, Thompsons resume speaks for itself. Hes an excellent pitching coach and an outstanding talent evaluator.
Mark Wasikowski, Oregon
Wasikowski, like many coaches in the Pacific Northwest, is quietly terrific. Wasikowski was a long-time assistant under Andy Lopez before heading to Oregon, where he has spent the past four seasons. The Ducks have consistently recruited at an elite level with Wasikowski as the recruiting coordinator, while he also has served as hitting coach. Wasikowski can recruit a variety of areas to find talent, and thats something that should be attractive to any potential suitor out there.
Roger Williams, Louisville
Yet another unassuming but very, very good coach, Williams has been a rock for the Cardinals during his tenure with Dan McDonnell. Williams has assembled some of the nations elite pitching staffs and arms in the past nine seasons hes been with the program. Williams has an excellent eye for talent on the mound and has an impeccable reputation as a coach on the national stage. Williams, who also spent time at Georgia and North Carolina, might not specifically lobby for a head coaching job, but programs would be foolish not to give him a hard look.
Nate Yeskie, Oregon State
When was the last time the Beavers didnt have an impressive pitching staff? Thats precisely why Yeskie is on this list, among other reasons. Yeskie is a young and energetic assistant and pitching coach who does a great job of getting the most out of his pitchers, while also developing them to a high level. Yeskie has spent the past seven seasons with the Beavers, while also serving as an assistant for UNLV before his current stint in Corvallis. Yeskie has guided the Beavers to the best earned-run average in the Pac-12 (by far) through 2013-15, while also having a strong eye for talent on the recruiting trail. Yeskie could very well be Pat Caseys heir apparent, but someone could in for him sooner than that.
The article below is from D1Baseball.com.........a shameless plug here but the subscription is worth it even though this article may have been on the free section.
Most Head Coach-Ready Assistants
By D1 Baseball Staff - Jul 23, 2015
Mike Bell, Florida State
The Seminoles have an excellent coaching staff with Mike Martin leading the charge, along with his son, Mike Martin Jr., also on the staff, and of course, Bell serving as associate head coach, pitching coach and second-man in charge on the recruiting trail. Bell is a very well respected pitching coach who has a strong reputation both as a coach and evaluator of talent. Bell, who played at Florida State, spent time at Tennessee and four seasons having success at the University of Oklahoma before heading back to FSU, where he recently completed his fourth season and, by all accounts, helped the Seminoles overachieve from a pitching standpoint, specifically as it pertains to the starting rotation. Bell is an elite assistant, and his demeanor is perfect for a program looking for a stable presence.
Andy Cannizaro, LSU
Paul Mainieri and the Tigers have a long history of bringing in excellent assistants, and Cannizaro makes a strong case as one of the best. Though hes still relatively young in the process having recently completing his first season as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Tigers, Cannizaro instantly gained a strong reputation as an elite offensive mind, a high-energy coach and a players coach. Cannizaro, a former star player at Tulane, has excellent bloodlines and got his feet wet post-college as a scout in the New York Yankees system. Cannizaro doesnt have as much experience as some others on this list, but theres little doubt hes a rising star in the industry, and more than worthy of taking a chance on soon.
Drew Dickinson, Illinois
The Fighting Illini had an outstanding 2015 season, and much of that is thanks to an excellent coaching staff. Though much of the talk this summer has been about hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Spencer Allen getting the Northwestern job, the Illini also have another outstanding assistant in pitching coach Drew Dickinson. Dickinson has done a terrific job with the Illinois pitching staff in his four seasons with the program, having several of the nations elite arms this past season, including lefthanders Kevin Duchene and Tyler Jay, among others. Dickinson is a very hard-nosed coach who demands excellence from his players, and he doesnt hide that approach.
Jason Dietrich, Cal State Fullerton
Dietrich has been in the mix for the Cal State Bakersfield vacancy this summer, so his quest for a head coaching job could very well come to an end. However, for now, hes still an assistant and hes got one heck of a pedigree. Dietrich did one of the most impressive jobs of any coach this past season, guiding the Titans to plenty of success on the mound despite losing starting pitchers Justin Garza (injury) and Phil Bickford (to transfer). Dietrich is an excellent teacher and recently finished his third season with the Titans. In addition to his stint at Fullerton, Dietrich spent five seasons as UC Irvines pitching coach before joining Rick Vanderhooks staff. Dietrich would be an excellent choice for anyone looking for an instant impact coach and excellent teacher.
Scott Forbes, North Carolina
One of the nations elite pitching coaches, Forbes long ago established himself as one of the great assistants in college baseball. Still, the long-time Heels assistant is still looking for his first head coaching gig. Forbes has spent the last 10 seasons mentoring North Carolinas pitchers, including the last six as the clubs associate head coach. In addition to his work as pitching coach, the honest and always-friendly Forbes combines with Scott Jackson to form an outstanding recruiting duo.
Scott Jackson, North Carolina
Like Forbes, Jackson is yet another coach that has blossomed under the tutelage of UNC head coach Mike Fox. Jackson spent time at UNC Wilmington and Liberty before heading to the Tar Heels. He has spent the last seven seasons as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Heels. Jackson is a high-energy who does a terrific job on the recruiting trail, along with Forbes. He was in the mix for the James Madison vacancy earlier this summer and his time for a head coaching gig is coming.
Travis Jewett, Vanderbilt
Jewett really reminds me of Oklahoma State coach Josh Holliday in the track hes went on throughout his coaching career. And watch out if he ends up being as successful or more than Holliday. Jewett has an imposing presence about him and quite an impressive pedigree. He spent time at Washington State before spending three seasons as the associate head coach at Arizona State before finally landing at Vanderbilt, where he has spent the last three seasons. Jewett serves as recruiting coordinator for the Dores, while also being the clubs hitting coach. Jewetts time as a head coach is rapidly approaching, and for good reason.
Skip Johnson, Texas
Sure, the Texas Longhorns didnt have an amazing 2015 campaign with projected potential ace Morgan Cooper and others on the shelf, but Johnson is still an elite assistant and pitching coach. Johnson has established himself as one of the nations best at his craft during his nine seasons with the Longhorns. In addition to his duties as a pitching coach, Johnson also is a solid recruiter, along with assistant and hitting coach Tommy Nicholson. Johnson is an old school type of coach who typically gets the best out of his players, and hed especially be a very good fit in the Texas-Louisiana corridor.
Karl Kuhn, Virginia
Kuhn has one of the more unorthodox approaches youll see during a mound conference, and his approach springs outstanding results. The Cavaliers did struggle at times on the mound this past season, but when it mattered most, Brandon Waddell, Josh Sborz and others rose to the occasion with Kuhn directing the pitching staff. Kuhn has established a solid reputation in the past 12 seasons with the program, developing several premier arms over the years. In addition to his role as pitching coach, Kuhn also is a very good recruiter.
Kevin McMullan, Virginia
There are few assistants, if any, with a better reputation on the national stage than McMullan. McMullan long ago established himself as one of the nations best assistants, but has been waiting for the perfect head coaching opportunity. McMullan has spent the past 12 seasons with the Cavaliers, and the past nine as associate head coach under Brian OConnor. In addition to duties as hitting coach, McMullan also is the recruiting coordinator. McMullan has a laid back demeanor and an overall temperament that should translate very well to head coach.
Kirk Saarloos, TCU
Want a fast-riser in the industry? Keep an eye on Saarloos moving forward. Saarloos spent seven seasons as a big league pitcher and tried his hand as a pitching coach at Cal State Fullerton for two seasons, where he had plenty of success. Saarloos then made the move to TCU, where he has been outstanding the past three seasons, helping the Horned Frogs develop one of the nations premier pitching staffs. Saarloos is a young and energetic coach, who also can have a very calm presence with his pitchers. Hes also an excellent recruiter.
Butch Thompson, Mississippi State
Few coaches have established the elite reputation of Thompson as an overall teacher of the game. Thompson has an unassuming personality, but one that is very genuine and transferable to a head coaching job. Thompson was in the mix for the University of Arizona gig over the summer and will soon find his place as a head coach. Thompson recently finished his seventh season with the Bulldogs. Though State didnt have a great year on the mound in 2015, Thompsons resume speaks for itself. Hes an excellent pitching coach and an outstanding talent evaluator.
Mark Wasikowski, Oregon
Wasikowski, like many coaches in the Pacific Northwest, is quietly terrific. Wasikowski was a long-time assistant under Andy Lopez before heading to Oregon, where he has spent the past four seasons. The Ducks have consistently recruited at an elite level with Wasikowski as the recruiting coordinator, while he also has served as hitting coach. Wasikowski can recruit a variety of areas to find talent, and thats something that should be attractive to any potential suitor out there.
Roger Williams, Louisville
Yet another unassuming but very, very good coach, Williams has been a rock for the Cardinals during his tenure with Dan McDonnell. Williams has assembled some of the nations elite pitching staffs and arms in the past nine seasons hes been with the program. Williams has an excellent eye for talent on the mound and has an impeccable reputation as a coach on the national stage. Williams, who also spent time at Georgia and North Carolina, might not specifically lobby for a head coaching job, but programs would be foolish not to give him a hard look.
Nate Yeskie, Oregon State
When was the last time the Beavers didnt have an impressive pitching staff? Thats precisely why Yeskie is on this list, among other reasons. Yeskie is a young and energetic assistant and pitching coach who does a great job of getting the most out of his pitchers, while also developing them to a high level. Yeskie has spent the past seven seasons with the Beavers, while also serving as an assistant for UNLV before his current stint in Corvallis. Yeskie has guided the Beavers to the best earned-run average in the Pac-12 (by far) through 2013-15, while also having a strong eye for talent on the recruiting trail. Yeskie could very well be Pat Caseys heir apparent, but someone could in for him sooner than that.
