A&m coaching search

[butchna]

So A&M tried to do the same thing Texas did, steal a coach from another conference member.

Are they a cancer (albeit a failed one) in the conference now also?

Trev Alberts only slightly less seedy than the coach who bailed on him.

 

[chuckiepoo]

So A&M tried to do the same thing Texas did, steal a coach from another conference member.

Are they a cancer (albeit a failed one) in the conference now also?

Nope. That there was some well executed “Get Back”!

 

[MAD]

 

[Sudden Impact]

Michael Earley set to be hired as 21st head baseball coach in Texas A&M history

On Sunday, it was reported that Texas A&M will hire Michael Earley to be the next head baseball coach in program history. No stranger to Aggieland, Earley spent the last three seasons as the Aggies' hitting coach before getting his first head coaching opportunity.

texags.com

Seems the fan base is happy with the hire

You have to believe it was to stop the bleeding. I don't think they were going to do better at this point. It is a good hire for them and an investment. Time will tell, he will have to staff and recruit. Like CTV? not enough to go on at the moment. Retaining the major players on current roster will be a good indicator. Damage for the moment is under control and may change at any given moment.

 

[LieutenantNeyland]

So A&M tried to do the same thing Texas did, steal a coach from another conference member.

Are they a cancer (albeit a failed one) in the conference now also?

Yes, they never should’ve been in the SEC as well. They’re a nothing in every sport though out their entirety but act like they’re one of the big boys. Gotta love when one cancer eats another.

 

[JCP201]

So vitello saying no to big money likely means he’s about to be the highest paid coach in the sport

as he should be.

 

[VOLtaism]

I have it on good authority that Tim Corbin interviewed for the job and Vitello has at least talked with A&M's AD (no update on an official interview). They apparently won't be hiring Sully (his agent/team reached out allegedly) due to the personal stuff, and DBU's coach already turned them down/A&M passed on him. I personally think he would be the best fit, but I am just a random.

Obligatory, don't shoot the messenger, I could be being lied to. From conversations I have had, money is similar to Texas/Schloss, and discussion items range from NIL to stadium upgrades to more. I would peg Corbin as most interested by the way. I heard this morning that the Vandy admin/program is on the way, close to, to panicking. Corbin has real issues with the AD, the transfer process, admissions restrictions, and more.

I don't know why they don't just hire Schlossnagle back, just offer him more money right?? That would be hilarious!

 

[Sudden Impact]

Yes, they never should’ve been in the SEC as well. They’re a nothing in every sport though out their entirety but act like they’re one of the big boys.

I would sacrificed OK, Tx, and Texas AM for Clemson, FSU and UNC.

 

[BigBadVol]

A&M apparently did make a hard run at CTV but it was a hard no. CTV could be at his final stop if treated right by UT and the fans if season’s aren’t perfect. JMO.

 

[tn4elvis]

As someone posted on here a long time ago, can’t recall who:

Tony Vitello = TV = Tennessee Vols

My initials are TN also.

 

[tn4elvis]

as he should be.

With out question

 

[NighthawkVol]

I would sacrificed OK, Tx, and Texas AM for Clemson, FSU and UNC.

Throw out Missouri too. Bring in NC State in their place.

 

[JCP201]

I would sacrificed OK, Tx, and Texas AM for Clemson, FSU and UNC.

Mizzou shouldn't be in this conference, either.

 

[txbo]

So vitello saying no to big money likely means he’s about to be the highest paid coach in the sport

I think what it proves is when Tony talks about loyalty, it’s not spin or Coach speak. He simply can’t help from spewing his true emotions.
‘And I think that’s true every time he gets in front of a mic.

 

[txbo]

I would sacrificed OK, Tx, and Texas AM for Clemson, FSU and UNC.

Yep, those schools are in the south east.
‘But combined don’t have the tv market of Texas. Money talks in all things college sports now.

 

[Sudden Impact]

Texas AM did not want Tx because of recruiting and competition. Their hand has been forced now that they are both in SEC. I look for TexasAM to once again in the future attempt to move on to another Conference once again in the future.

 

[Sudden Impact]

Yep, those schools are in the south east.
‘But combined don’t have the tv market of Texas. Money talks in all things college sports now.

Market will change with a Conference and it is true now but would see a worthwhile increase with market if they were to make a move. Tx market is always Tx Market and will always be strong.

 

[chuckiepoo]

My initials are TN also.

Fyp..

 

[Volfan1000]

Agreed. I see Tony as the type of guy who wants to be here for the next 25 years, win a few more nattys and get a big bronze statue outside of LNS. He’s built a powerhouse from the ground up, he’s not going to abandon it.

Vitello is well on his way to becoming the Robert Neyland of the Tennessee baseball program.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Vitello is well on his way to becoming the Robert Neyland of the Tennessee baseball program.

Both Neyland and Cafego coached beisbol when it was baseball.

 

[MAD]

Both Neyland and Cafego coached beisbol when it was baseball.

What’s the difference between baseball and beisbol?

 

[chuckiepoo]

What’s the difference between baseball and beisbol?

Culture. Beisbol in the Caribbean and South America. Fell into the phrase following Astros and WBC, years ago.

 

[dobre_shunka]

I would sacrificed OK, Tx, and Texas AM for Clemson, FSU and UNC.

Anyone complaining about Texas fans but willing to accept UNC hasn't met many UNC fans

 

[southie]

His first call should be to Nolan Cain

Cain isn't going to work for a wet-behind-the-ears head coach

 

[Weezer]

I completely agree. I fail at connecting my thoughts with my emotions here. I am disappointed in this hire for ATM, but man is it beautiful to see two rivals tearing at each other this way. This is why ATM and Texas belong in the SEC (there are plenty of other reasons Texas doesn’t).

Realistically, it’s probably meant to be a temporary solution to keep this good roster in tact and to salvage next season (as mentioned by another poster prior). Finding the right hire in this time crunch would require ATM to do unto another what Texas did to them. If this was any part of that consideration, then respect to ATM for doing the right thing.

*edit: Time crunch due to portal closing*

From reports, A&M tried to do unto others but failed.