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#253
#253
mr.checkerboards said:
If the CCU coach is the hire..... thats a good 1B option to Elander.
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Vaughn is the only other listed candidate that could keep this rolling. Elander might even stay if Vaughn was the coach. Coastal coach is not a really likeable guy and hard to deal with. No thanks. Don’t need Todd Raleigh 2.0.
 
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#257
#257
Christian Lowe said:
Kids committed to Vitello, not Tennessee. Can't blame them.
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Yep. It's that way in every sport. And just like clockwork, the fans want a hire that might "save a class". Just not a wise move especially with the portal being such a huge factor year in and year out. We need the best guy we can find, but White won't pay enough to get him. He will do what he's done before. He will grab a comfort hire or roll the dice and hope he's found a diamond in the rough. I see is settling in with programs like UGA and UK in this league. Without Vitello, we aren't going to run with programs like LSU on a regular basis. One thing is certain, if we ever do get another star like that on campus, I'd wager the fans will appreciate it far more the next time around. Doubt I love to see it, but...
 
#258
#258
BowlBrother85 said:
Yes, and that sucks .... but if the Coastal Carolina guy is hired? I don't agree with the general sentiment on here that it's the end of Tennessee baseball.
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Won't end our program, but like water.... we'll find our level. Very much doubt we will be the juggernaut of the Vitello era going forward.
 
#259
#259
For me, it is like you have had a set of coaches that are very successful. One moves up to the big league. The staff member's he has been training, if they want to stay, should be given the first consideration.

If you fire a coach for not being successful - yes you definitely look external.

There is no reason whatsoever that Elander should not end up with the job if he wants it.
 
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#260
#260
volfan102455 said:
For me, it is like you have had a set of coaches that are very successful. One moves up to the big league. The staff member's he has been training, if they want to stay, should be given the first consideration.

If you fire a coach for not being successful - yes you definitely look external.

There is no reason whatsoever that Elander should not end up with the job if he wants it.
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Exactly correct
 
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#262
#262
knoxvol52 said:
It will surprise me if Elander gets the job, not saying he want .....but......I believe DW is looking for his guy...
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I’m more interested to see what comes out about the player’s council who White claims will have significant input on the process. Hard for me to see those guys not being overwhelmingly behind Elander.
 
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#263
#263
volfan102455 said:
For me, it is like you have had a set of coaches that are very successful. One moves up to the big league. The staff member's he has been training, if they want to stay, should be given the first consideration.

If you fire a coach for not being successful - yes you definitely look external.

There is no reason whatsoever that Elander should not end up with the job if he wants it.
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Also White kept saying this vacancy “is unprecedented” and that “is unprecedented”….

Okay if it’s such a one of a kind thing and program shattering, keeping continuity and momentum should be the priority. And there is only one hire to do it.

I can’t believe Danny White is gonna spend so much time and energy on a hire for a program he doesn’t view as a priority given the revenue generating sports.
 
#264
#264
If Schnall is even a serious candidate that should be all the more reason to hire Elander. Long time assistant helped build the program and did tremendous in his 1 year at the helm. But literally dude has been a coach for 1 year. Great year but far from proven commodity.
 
#269
#269
TheMookieMonster said:
I think Schnall did a great job last year, but his resume is near identical to Elander with the exception of 1 year of head coaching experience. They had a very favorable path to the CWS as well, so I’m not sold that he can do that repeatedly which is now the standard here at Tennessee.
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I concur. Could be great; could be a one-hit wonder. Too early to know.

But interview him and see how that goes.

 
#270
#270
Legion of Doom said:
Vaughn is the only other listed candidate that could keep this rolling. Elander might even stay if Vaughn was the coach. Coastal coach is not a really likeable guy and hard to deal with. No thanks. Don’t need Todd Raleigh 2.0.
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When did Todd Raleigh ever have a team playing for a national title? Asinine comparison.
 
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#271
#271
The players council is a we’re going to let you think that you have a say and a voice, but then the big boys are gonna do what they want. I am guessing like every administrator. He has people on there that he knows well either agree with him or not come out and be vocal if he goes against him. At least that’s what I would do.
 
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#272
#272
preacherman20 said:
The players council is a we’re going to let you think that you have a say and a voice, but then the big boys are gonna do what they want. I am guessing like every administrator. He has people on there that he knows well either agree with him or not come out and be vocal if he goes against him. At least that’s what I would do.
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It’s just lip service, unfortunately.
 
#273
#273
preacherman20 said:
The players council is a we’re going to let you think that you have a say and a voice, but then the big boys are gonna do what they want. I am guessing like every administrator. He has people on there that he knows well either agree with him or not come out and be vocal if he goes against him. At least that’s what I would do.
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I agree with this 💯 percent. Well said
 
#274
#274
preacherman20 said:
The players council is a we’re going to let you think that you have a say and a voice, but then the big boys are gonna do what they want. I am guessing like every administrator. He has people on there that he knows well either agree with him or not come out and be vocal if he goes against him. At least that’s what I would do.
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He did the player council with the football and Lady Vol hire as well. I know you and everybody associated with the baseball program hates DW and think he’s done nothing for the program. However, how about we see who gets hires before kicking him to the curb.
 
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