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Pierce out at Texas

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by jhfxof, Jun 24, 2024.

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  1. Jun 26, 2024 #61
    MatsideObserver

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    I am assuming there is a bag of money already waiting for them in Austin.
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2024 #62
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    Clearly, he didn't want to be asked that question, because he didn't want to tell the truth.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2024 #63
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    Kent, Schott and a couple of other guys also. Basically gutted their roster.

    Of course they may stay once the Aggies take some other school's coach. The chain reaction begins. Thankfully the Gators arent involved.

    Coaches bailing a day after they deny interest has been going on for a long time. I can recall 2 Miami head football coaches bailing right after their recruiting classes were signed. This is why I have no issue with the players being able to transfer also.
     
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  4. Jun 26, 2024 #64
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    I believe the Texas AD Del Conte is a good friend from their TCU days. Maybe just personal preference. He might also like Austin better than College Station, which I can certainly understand.
     
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  5. Jun 26, 2024 #65
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    Very true.... .for now. They love him.

    However, let him have a couple of mediocre seasons where the Vols dont get out of a regional or even worse dont make the post season and then see the fan reaction. The bar was set pretty low when he came in so all great now, but he has significantly raised expectations going forward. The nature of sports, what have you done for me lately.
     
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  6. Jun 26, 2024 #66
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    While I agree with this it take it reminds me far too much of how some of our fans reacted earlier this season when our team wasn’t looking or playing so great….smh.
     
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  7. Jun 26, 2024 #67
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    Brad Bohannon went from Auburn asst & top recruiter to take Bama HC job.. Almost as bad.
     
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  8. Jun 26, 2024 #68
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    Between Delmonico and Vitello(10 years) the were sub 500 7 times. won 30+ only twice, best year being 31- 23. Theyve had 6 winning sec records in last 25 years.. TV has 4 of them.

    The state did adjust their out of state requirements shortly before TV arrived., similar to state of Miss. And something Alabama hasnt & will never do. Like Bama & AU, they went from top of hill in 90s to bottom in blink of eye.. Im still told thats just a coincidence though..lolol

    The only 2 SEC players in HoF, played sec baseball on football scholarships.
     
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  9. Jun 26, 2024 #69
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    I have no idea obviously, but comes across as the oppossite. Which is why I thought I liked him..lol But yes he and AD are supposedly best friends

    Austin..not really Texas..so I hear.
     
  10. Jun 26, 2024 #70
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    Would guess they follow coach,, but maybe not.
     
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  11. Jun 26, 2024 #71
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    Cedar Rapids--native of Palatka
    Mike White. Of course, Gator Nation cheered.
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2024 #72
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    And that's why I'd prefer it, but that's just me.
    Not a fan of college station. Understand that others disagree tho.
     
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  13. Jun 26, 2024 #73
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  14. Jun 27, 2024 #74
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    Have any Texas players hit the portal yet?
     
  15. Jun 27, 2024 #75
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    Actually A&M lost the CWS because of the bonehead move the ex-coach made in Game 2 that would have seen them sweep Tennessee.
     
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  16. Jun 28, 2024 #76
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  17. Jun 28, 2024 #77
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    ^^^^

    Say it ain’t so Sully!
     
  19. Jun 28, 2024 #79
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    If there is an opening at any P5 school that appreciates baseball isn't that automatic and required D1? Texas fired and hired so quick that he didn't get a chance to add Sully to that list!
     
  20. Jun 28, 2024 #80
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    Guess he would have a chance to introduce himself to the a&m fans who went down to heckle him in the dugout.
     
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