Second Attempt...new coach speculation thread

Second Attempt...new coach speculation thread#90219

By Fumblerooskies - June 11th, 2007, 12:40 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 12:40 pm #90219

OK...obviously the other thread has spun out of control. Anyone have some thoughts on new coaches?

#90263

By olldflame - June 11th, 2007, 2:25 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 2:25 pm #90263

I hope they don't rule Rod Delmonico out automatically just because he has coached at a higher level of competition (and compensation). So had McKay, and he had a contract buyout too, which actually worked to our advantage and enabled us to get him at a relative "bargain" salary. This guy is an impressive individual with big-time D1 experience and is an LU grad. It certainly couldn't hurt to put out a feeler.

#90267

By Knucklehead - June 11th, 2007, 2:32 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 2:32 pm #90267

olldflame wrote:I hope they don't rule Rod Delmonico out automatically just because he has coached at a higher level of competition (and compensation). So had McKay, and he had a contract buyout too, which actually worked to our advantage and enabled us to get him at a relative "bargain" salary. This guy is an impressive individual with big-time D1 experience and is an LU grad. It certainly couldn't hurt to put out a feeler.

Impressive resume. Would be nice if he could be swayed. But why leave a job where he is the king right now!

#90271

By The Rock - June 11th, 2007, 2:35 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 2:35 pm #90271

Not going to happen. It's similar to Coach Edwards leaving your baseball program several years ago.

#90276

By Fumblerooskies - June 11th, 2007, 2:47 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 2:47 pm #90276

Knucklehead wrote:Impressive resume. Would be nice if he could be swayed. But why leave a job where he is the king right now!

Delmonico just got fired...and he was anything BUT the king there the past few years. The UT fans are doing

over his dismissal.

#90290

By Knucklehead - June 11th, 2007, 3:41 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 3:41 pm #90290

Fumblerooskies wrote:
Knucklehead wrote:Impressive resume. Would be nice if he could be swayed. But why leave a job where he is the king right now!
Delmonico just got fired...and he was anything BUT the king there the past few years. The UT fans are doing over his dismissal.

Missed that.
Maybe we can hire Tony Gwynn away from the Aztecs, NAAAAA!

#90311

By flameshaw - June 11th, 2007, 4:45 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 4:45 pm #90311

Rumor mill says that at least one fomer family member will be in the mix, but not the one everyone thinks. There will also be one of the Trinity considered. (Things are subject to change however, but not likely). In addition there are a couple of very qualified non-family members in the mix, who would be excellent fits.
We will just have to be content and patient, sit around and make up lies, and see what happens. Whatever happens, I think it will be positive for LU and that is all that matters.

#90314

By Fumblerooskies - June 11th, 2007, 4:53 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 4:53 pm #90314

flameshaw wrote:We will just have to be content and patient, sit around and make up lies, and see what happens.

I'm all about lies and rumors...that what makes the thread tick. We just need to keep the personalities of the former staff debate out of it.

Now, I know there is a former alum who has definite coaching experience...at the MLB level...
...Tony Beasley

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Tony_Beasley

#90315

By sitemdown77 - June 11th, 2007, 4:58 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 4:58 pm #90315

Talked to a few people in the coaching area, and they didn't really see Delmonico as someone who would come close to fitting into Liberty. I had heard that before, but just wanted to find out for sure.

#90340

By Cider Jim - June 11th, 2007, 7:19 pm

- June 11th, 2007, 7:19 pm #90340

Fumble, I was thinking of Beasley, too: African American with MLB coaching experience with the Nats and an LU alum.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#90398

By Fumblerooskies - June 12th, 2007, 7:00 am

- June 12th, 2007, 7:00 am #90398

He certainly has a winning track record based on his minor league managerial record...and then they could hire someone with the college experience to come in as recruiting coordinator.

#90409

By Cider Jim - June 12th, 2007, 8:14 am

- June 12th, 2007, 8:14 am #90409

And, at 41, Beasley is the same age as McKay, which means he (TB) isn't exactly an

yet.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#90420

By The Rock - June 12th, 2007, 8:30 am

- June 12th, 2007, 8:30 am #90420

Dont get your hopes up guys, Tony's on a very fast pace to do great things in the MLB. He isnt interested.

#90428

By Fumblerooskies - June 12th, 2007, 8:58 am

- June 12th, 2007, 8:58 am #90428

The Rock wrote:Dont get your hopes up guys, Tony's on a very fast pace to do great things in the MLB. He isnt interested.

Just trying to engage in some very uninformed speculation...
...and offering any information to shoot down said speculation, is just as fun.

#90430

By Cider Jim - June 12th, 2007, 9:00 am

- June 12th, 2007, 9:00 am #90430

Well, maybe Tony could recommend somebody.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#90438

By The Rock - June 12th, 2007, 9:07 am

- June 12th, 2007, 9:07 am #90438

Fumblerooskies wrote:
The Rock wrote:Dont get your hopes up guys, Tony's on a very fast pace to do great things in the MLB. He isnt interested.
Just trying to engage in some very uninformed speculation...
...and offering any information to shoot down said speculation, is just as fun.

Oh I understand, I just wanted to let those know who maybe possible and who may not be.

I think Tony's 3 recommendations maybe the same as we've been hearing!

#90477

By knobodywest - June 12th, 2007, 11:03 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:03 am #90477

I spoke with Coach Tomlin yesterday as He was in Lynchburg all day, and He is not applying for the job. However He is very excited for what lies ahead for the program. He feels strongly that Doctor Falwell made it clear what He wanted. Jeff Barber has a great vision for the program, and that Jeff is a great leader and will make a choice that will raise the level of the program to take it far beyond where it is now. This is not a speculation.

#90478

By Cider Jim - June 12th, 2007, 11:09 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:09 am #90478

Maybe Tomlin will serve as a consultant, just like how Coach Sam did when we were looking for a football coach.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#90490

By The Rock - June 12th, 2007, 11:43 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:43 am #90490

knobodywest wrote:I spoke with Coach Tomlin yesterday as He was in Lynchburg all day, and He is not applying for the job. However He is very excited for what lies ahead for the program. He feels strongly that Doctor Falwell made it clear what He wanted. Jeff Barber has a great vision for the program, and that Jeff is a great leader and will make a choice that will raise the level of the program to take it far beyond where it is now. This is not a speculation.

For the record. This is not entirely accurate.

#90492

By givemethemic - June 12th, 2007, 11:45 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:45 am #90492

Interesting I wonder who the Rock is....but I don't think that he is smelling what Knowyourrolewest is cooking

#90495

By sitemdown77 - June 12th, 2007, 11:48 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:48 am #90495

The Rock is right. That is not accurate Knobody.

#90496

By knobodywest - June 12th, 2007, 11:49 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:49 am #90496

What do you know different Rock? Maybe He is just telling the players this!

#90498

By Cider Jim - June 12th, 2007, 11:50 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:50 am #90498

Well, Harold Reynolds is available.

(joking)

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#90500

By givemethemic - June 12th, 2007, 11:51 am

- June 12th, 2007, 11:51 am #90500

That's pretty funny, but in the same token sad too, because he was really good with ESPN

#90507

By JK37 - June 12th, 2007, 12:23 pm

- June 12th, 2007, 12:23 pm #90507

Tomlin will certainly not be applying for the position (that much was correct), but he also has differring views than was stated as to the direction of the program. Royer was not the only point of contention that Tomlin had at the time he left. He and JB did not see very eye-to-eye, either. Consultation will NOT be taking place.

But of course, Tomlin is smart enough to keep his disagreements to himself, for the most part...especially to all players.