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Greg Lovelady OUT AT UCF

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by gatorjjh, May 27, 2023.

  1. gatorjjh

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  2. gatorjjh

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  3. gtr2x

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    Didn't realize that they had tailed off so much after his first season. Winning record but not good enough.
     
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    Hearing Rich Wallace (FSU) from Nole cousin up there.
     
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  5. TJtheGator

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    Had no idea their coach was called Lovelady. And I live in Orlando.
     
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  6. apkgator

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    Local guy, from Bishop Moore HS...strong recruiter
     
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  7. jhfxof

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    yep . played at UCF also.
     
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  8. As Kendall Rogers said it's a pretty good program to get a start at plus going into the Big 12 should help recruiting (even though road games are a long way away). If they can keep the guys home who've been going to second tier SEC/ACC schools and develop them then they can compete week in and week out.

    The rolling bats thing was a pretty serious accusation, guess nothing really came from it.
    UCF Allegedly Altering Bats, Former Knights Baseball Players Say - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF

     
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  9. wingtee

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    Chuck Jerolomen watch for UCF. You heard it here.
     
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  10. MatsideObserver

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    Yep his name has been floating around for a couple of openings.
     
  11. wingtee

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    He has been the glue in the last couple years concerning Florida recruiting and keeping this squad together. Amongst the high school coaches and the state Joralemon is a big-time name ,there’s not a lot of coaches that are in love with Sully.But has got a brand that is tough to break .
     
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  12. TJtheGator

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    Sully’s personality isn’t for everyone but it is hard to argue against all his results. He develops players, takes care of arms, runs a clean program, is hosting his 13th regional, has won a NC, has owned the state, and always has a competitive team.

    He’s not gonna kiss HS coach ass and treat diva prospects like divas. But he will not abuse arms ala LONR or compromise a player’s future.
     
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  13. wingtee

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    Thank you for confirming what I said
     
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  14. apkgator

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    Jeroloman unfairly took some heat from UF fans last couple of years. I love the guy, was around him a little when at JU and thought he was great. Could easily see him transitioning to a very good head coach and UCF would be a great spot.
     
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  15. DoubleDown11

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    UNF now open as well.

    Feels like it would do them some good to go outside the family for some fresh blood. They've only had 3 coaches in their history, but each of them has come from very similar backgrounds.
     
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    The Stoneman Douglas (top 5 program in country each year) and PG leadership love Sully. That's all that matters. Ha
     
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  17. MatsideObserver

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    The University of Central Florida is targeting Joe Girardi as its new head baseball coach, a seismic move sure to send shockwaves through the baseball community.


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  18. gtr2x

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    Have to wonder how he likes recruiting 18 yr olds. I'm sure there have been successful former mlb coaches at the college level but I can't think of one at the moment
     
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  19. shelbygt350

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    Was Greg the son of Linda Lovelace?
     
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  20. apkgator

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    Was my first thought too....almost 60 years old and zero college baseball exposure since he was in college? Think he's a heck of a baseball man, which is a big part of the battle...but college coaching is a different animal