Tony Vitello to SF Giants (Confirmed)

[WallyBalls]

Has anyone thought that this was Tony’s way of getting out of college ball, without alienating a fan base and city that has loved him and that he has loved, and sliding right into that Arkansas gig in a few years?

Its been said about 9,000,000 times since sunday unfortunately.

Its a favorite talking point of the fatalist side of the fanbase.

 

[Mullins2010]

I remember when the vast majority of the board would laugh when Basilio's name was mentioned. When did so many people suddenly start to accept him as a fantastic authority on what goes on with UT?

Didn't know people even listened to him still

 

[BP4Prez]

Apparently, Basilio is saying Frank will be named interim?

Interims don’t work. You can’t recruit in that situation.

 

[Danny Dollars]

I remember when the vast majority of the board would laugh when Basilio's name was mentioned. When did so many people suddenly start to accept him as a fantastic authority on what goes on with UT?

people who want a circus end up listening to the clown

 

[Volstylexx]

I remember when the vast majority of the board would laugh when Basilio's name was mentioned. When did so many people suddenly start to accept him as a fantastic authority on what goes on with UT?

He’s been correct on all of this with baseball. I doubt his connections outside of baseball but he was clearly in the know with Tony. Fwiw

 

[rocketskates]

Yep. But Elander hasnt even been approached yet. Which is concerning, because Danny has known for over a week it was probably heading this route. He just thought Tony would end up staying. They need to hire Elander fast, so this doesnt get out of hand and causes us to lose a ton of players.

Agreed. This needs to be a quick decision to show confidence in Tony’s successor. The longer that it drags out the more likely that recruits can be poached.

Elander needs to be announced tomorrow morning.

 

[BP4Prez]

Didn't know people even listened to him still

If you did you would’ve known about the issue with money going to women’s basketball several weeks ago.

 

[Volstylexx]

So baseball made over $9 million in revenue last year. That’s wild!

 

[WallyBalls]

So...are some of you all ok with the "clean break" DW seems intent on making with Vitello's program?

It tends to lead credence to some of the things so many people don't want to believe about White...

 

[Mullins2010]

If you did you would’ve known about the issue with money going to women’s basketball several weeks ago.

Na im good on rumors

 

[Volstylexx]

So...are some of you all ok with the "clean break" DW seems intent on making with Vitello's program?

NO.

 

[Mullins2010]

So...are some of you all ok with the "clean break" DW seems intent on making with Vitello's program?

He is AD...he gets to make the hire he wants if it fails its on him...he won't be judge on that for a couple years

 

[onevol74]

Chris Burke just said on the D1 Baseball reaction show that “There is just no way this was exclusively about the opportunity with the Giants.”

Kendall Rogers agreed with him and then said he heard similar things.

But I guess all the Danny White defenders will just brush them off as not real sources.

If you are going to posts this then show your work. What exactly did Danny do that ran Tony off? I think Tony made a great personal move and is making a career move.

He was not native to Tennessee or the program and I think he was looking for the next move whenever it presented itself. I congratulate him and am thankful for what he has done for the program. Other than that, our AD has a proven track record in successful hires.

Good luck Tony and you are always welcome in Big Orange Country!!

 

[WallyBalls]

NO.

Hell no, me either.

(Had to edit my OP.)

 

[patrick]

What a dark, dark day!

Going to miss Tony Vitello...

 

[Christian Lowe]

So...are some of you all ok with the "clean break" DW seems intent on making with Vitello's program?

It tends to lead credence to some of the things so many people don't want to believe about White...

**** no.

 

[Mullins2010]

What if Elander is tired of all the recruiting and is going with Tony to SF...its possible

 

[Zues1]

Remember when LSU thought they we're stealing Tony away.
How ironic would it be to hire Jay Johnson.
Talk about some burnt corn dogs.

 

[taylorvol]

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Hopefully Elander gets promoted but by chance he doesn't. Do you think Todd Helton could be a logical option?

No. I bet he goes after Oregon coach or another big name if he makes FA interim as is being rumored.

 

[taylorvol]

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I don't know why I find that funny. It's likely I'm the only one that does.

Beautiful bird. Stunning.

 

[Christian Lowe]

No. I bet he goes after Oregon coach or another big name if he makes FA interim as is being rumored.

I want Elander, I'm sorry.

 

[Volstylexx]

Chris Burke just said on the D1 Baseball reaction show that “There is just no way this was exclusively about the opportunity with the Giants.”

Kendall Rogers agreed with him and then said he heard similar things.

But I guess all the Danny White defenders will just brush them off as not real sources.

Denial is a dangerous thing. I will never forgive Danny White.

 

[WallyBalls]

What if Elander is tired of all the recruiting and is going with Tony to SF...its possible

What if Elander didn't see the changes necessary to compete from the Dept. side and decided to pass...its possible.

 

[VFL10]

Two things can be true simultaneously:

1 - DW and TV didn't have a great relationship
2 - TV would have at the very least strongly considered and probably still have taken this job even if he and DW were like brothers.

He's leaving for the San Francisco Giants, not another college program or the Colorado Rockies.

Just a matter of time until we are coaching against him for 20+ years

 

[TheMookieMonster]

No. I bet he goes after Oregon coach or another big name if he makes FA interim as is being rumored.

I don’t think there is a clear option out there that is currently the manager of another college program that is a home run hire. Lots of good coaches, none that are elite (except Schloss and Jay and they aren’t coming).

That’s why Elander makes the most sense. Keeps the team together, keeps the recruiting class together, and if anything it gets some heat off Danny’s back. He won’t do it though.