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if we could get him. It doesn't shock me that we would offer the job to him, if this is true. I figured that to be a no-brainer. Whether he'll pack up his family and move across the nation remains to be seen. The buzz that this would create around our program would be unreal.
First of all what kind of source you got? Second, this seems like pretty early to be offering him the job since he's most likely gonna be playing for another month or so, but then again I could see where it couldn't hurt since he is undoubtedly our top choice so it makes sense to go ahead and get it out there so talks could begin as soon as his team is done or he's ready to make a decision.
Brilliant move, if true....
Gets the word out that we're not screwing around. The Raffo crowd can't say a thing because this guy has accomplished what Polk has never done (twice). It would be incredible to hook this fish!</p>
Gets the word out that we're not screwing around. The Raffo crowd can't say a thing because this guy has accomplished what Polk has never done (twice). It would be incredible to hook this fish!</p>
I know he has won the last two national championships, but how do you explain following three straight college world series appearances and back to back national championships with at 25-24 (11-13 in conference) record and what looks to be no post season play this spring.
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Here's the phone call from Byrne to Casey:
"We want you to have the job. Did you see our Super Regional crowd against Clemson? We had nearly 27,000 in 2 games."
Every division 1 college baseball coach knows that MSU has supreme facilities and crowd support. That isn't a secret that needs a little looking into. Everyone knows it. Yes he would need to tour the campus, but our campus isn't exactly Bailey Magnet.
Secondly, yes he is still playing, but feelers can still be put out. Im sure with the Byrne connection, that Casey has heard that he is at least on the short list of candidates. It's not like someone walking into my office and offering me the head coaching job at Texas. He probably has an idea because like in point 1, real baseball people know MSU and know that Ron Polk is stepping down this year.
No, he can't do anything until the season is over. No one said he accepted the job. The offer is only rumor, per Goat.
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He had a really good group of players come through there as the highlight of an otherwise good, but nothing special career. Per his bio, he was 440-271 at OSU in 13 seasons. That averages out to 34-21. I realize that's got to be a tough place to win at, but it really doesn't look like he's done much special there other than in 2005-2007, which was about as good as you can possibly get for a 3-year span.
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1. Doesn't matter
2. Doesn't matter
3. It soon will be
If you think any of these DO matter, especially just to get an offer, think again. Ask Nick Saban.
2. Doesn't matter
3. It soon will be
If you think any of these DO matter, especially just to get an offer, think again. Ask Nick Saban.
That is about like MSU per Polk version 2. We have averaged 35.8 wins per year and 24 loses during that span. We have had 1 college world series appearance. I see about the same production, but I also see back to back national titles. That wasn't a fluke by any means.
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is that ANYBODY with a little effort, and half a coaching brain, will do fairly well at MSU. It recruits itself. With effort, you can get GREAT players.
Ron Polk is no coaching genius, never has been, and look how well he did.
Ron Polk is no coaching genius, never has been, and look how well he did.
I agree. If you put time and energy, besides the camps, to recruit for MSU, you'll have top 15 classes or higher every year. That's not a sheep post. That's the GD truth. It's been that way for years and the only reason we have fallen off is because our coaching staff hasn't put the emphasis on recruiting. You don't win unless you recruit. Germans.
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I'm calling ******** on him being offered the job. I find it hard to believe they are to the point of him being offered the job without him having the chance to come here to visit. We are talking about a cross-country move for him and his family.
Also, they dont want this out yet, because every time someone turns the job down, the price goes up. I'd just really be surprised if this was the case
Also, they dont want this out yet, because every time someone turns the job down, the price goes up. I'd just really be surprised if this was the case
I always use the quick reply at the bottom when I click the first post of the thread. DS has been on my *** about that.
Pat Casey and Greg Byrne have known each other for a long time. So I don't think there'd be as much need for a face-to-face interview as there would be for most candidates. I can't imagine that Casey would take the job without a campus visit though. It would be a big move for him and even though he knows all about our crowds and facilities, he doesn't know anything about Starkville or Mississippi.
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because
a. Byrne is a one-man search committee
b. Byrne has a prior personal working relationship with Casey and already knows all he needs to know about him
c. Byrne decides to pick up the phone and talk to Casey and essentially tell him the job is his if he's interested
Now I would think that even with the good things Casey might already know about our program he would want to get a first-hand look at things before accepting especially considering he would be leaving a comfortable job in the area of the country he's always lived. But I would doubt Casey would even take the time or effort to check us out if he didn't already know the job was his for the taking if he wants it.</p>
a. Byrne is a one-man search committee
b. Byrne has a prior personal working relationship with Casey and already knows all he needs to know about him
c. Byrne decides to pick up the phone and talk to Casey and essentially tell him the job is his if he's interested
Now I would think that even with the good things Casey might already know about our program he would want to get a first-hand look at things before accepting especially considering he would be leaving a comfortable job in the area of the country he's always lived. But I would doubt Casey would even take the time or effort to check us out if he didn't already know the job was his for the taking if he wants it.</p>
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</p> This has been a huge misconception. We have the ingredients to recruit well, except for a coach, but we're taking care of that right now, but we still have to let the elite players know that we want them.
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</p>I never said he couldnt coach, nor did I say he couldnt win in the SEC. I did however, say that I didnt want a West Coast guy as our head coach. He is not my favorite, but I wont be disappointed if we do hire him. Its not like we are hiring a no-name RB's coach from Green Bay or something.
and it has nothing to do with the veracity of the statement that Casey was offered the job. Rather, I'm encouraged that many are engaged in an argument that is akin to two ******** arguing over whether we're taking the Diablo or the Murcielago to the titty bar.
...that there are only 2 state fans that don't have Casey at the top of their list. What does that tell you?
MSU baseball was nothing before Polk got here. Polk brought success which brought fan support. The fact that Polk brought far more success in baseball than any other MSU sport has seen guarantees continued fan support.You act as if we were some pre-existing baseball mecca where the LFL contraptions have stood as long as stonehenge.
thing. A member of our state legislature told me that the rumor is that Casey is the choice. He said it was a strong rumor coming from 3 or 4 guys who are very close to MSU athletics.
He did say it was just a rumor but I know this guy does have the ear of informed people (regarding MSU sports) and gets information most are not privy to.
This guy also said one of the best coaches available is already in the state of Mississippi. He also was amused that some people don't want Cohen because of his aggressive style.
He did say it was just a rumor but I know this guy does have the ear of informed people (regarding MSU sports) and gets information most are not privy to.
This guy also said one of the best coaches available is already in the state of Mississippi. He also was amused that some people don't want Cohen because of his aggressive style.
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