Yeah it was Matt Barr who had the academic issues. McKee even made the remark this morning on Swain’s show that pretty much under no circumstances was Barr making it to Knoxville because of the academic issues.
I’m willing to leave it up to Tony, Frank and Josh. It wouldn’t twist my titties either way. Sacrifice leadership and experience at the expense of unproven production/potential of improved production. Team chemistry is a variable woven in the mix regardless of the direction they chose. It’s why they get the big bucks and we’re relegated to posting on a fan board.
Thanks for your reply. We are blessed with great men leading our young men. The comment about hiring Frank is very telling. You are 100 correct in that not many young coaches would have made that hire. Tells me TV values winning and is very secure in his own skin. I personally have never met him but can see him as a fantastic communicator. I think Tony is really a people person also. He actually looks like he enjoys talking and being around people.
Of the top 100 recruits, between 38-42 will sign MLB deals. So of the remaining ~60, we will have 6 coming to campus, which is either tied for the most, or is the most of any school. Only 3 of the top 25 recruits aren’t signing with an MLB team (I think), and we got 1 of those guys (Appenzeller). We also got our best incoming transfer (Ford), as he went undrafted. Finally, Brandon Arvidson announced he’s returning next year, which was unexpected and huge for our pitching staff.
lol don’t act like I don’t watch the games. Yes they both had slumps at the end. Bargo was one of our best hitters in SEC play. I get they aren’t flashy players and in a lot of ways I’m ready for some new blood too but calling them unproductive is flat out incorrect. Thought anyone that knew baseball knew that, but maybe not.
