Coming after Vitello

[butchna]

Where did Tony say that? I don’t think he would admit to that right before the world series.

It was a story he told about a response to a LSU booster. Forgot the context, but it’s a real thing.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Corbin already Turned Down LSU once and they don’t have the money to get Corbs. Vanderbilt will dip into the big fund to match anything LSU offers. Plus Maggie loves Nashville and Baton Rouge is a hot nothing.

I don't disagree with you about Corbin, but the larger point I'm trying to make is I think Woodward is after a sure thing splash hire that will assure LSU continues as a national baseball power. That is very important to LSU fan base. I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to interview any of the coaches who have their teams in Omaha. Or if he's there to interview Van Horn or another top coach who isn't in the tournament but is attending the annual event. II think it's important that he get a big scalp, preferably someone who has won a natty and/or is an established perennial baseball power coach.

 

[Gilbert]

Where did Tony say that? I don’t think he would admit to that right before the world series.

It was an off hand comment talking about the super regional atmosphere at LNS. Apparently an LSU booster told him how impressive the environment was. I took it as though the LSU booster was in Knoxville for the supers.

You can go back and listen to the interview on Foxsports Knoxville (The Drive) from Friday. I know some LSU fans have run with this but I don’t know how much you can take from the comment.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I don't disagree with you about Corbin, but the larger point I'm trying to make is I think Woodward is after a sure thing splash hire that will assure LSU continues as a national baseball power. That is very important to LSU fan base. I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to interview any of the coaches who have their teams in Omaha. Or if he's there to interview Van Horn or another top coach who isn't in the tournament but is attending the annual event. II think it's important that he get a big scalp, preferably someone who has won a natty and/or is an established perennial baseball power coach.

I’m not sure it makes sense to pull any meaning from Woodward going to Omaha.

1) if he’s allegedly there to “scout” coaches, there are plenty of avenues more suited than sitting in the stands at TDA. Watch game film. Hell, in the case of Corbin and TV, he’s seen both up close multiple times.
2) You don’t just pull coaches aside to interview them. You get permission from the school first. And then you meet them somewhere. No need to go to Omaha for that.

He’s probably in Omaha taking in the event and yes, doing some networking. But I wouldn’t take it to mean he’s specifically targeting coaches there. I get the feeling that search is still pretty open. I’m sure he’s interested in coach’s there, including TV. Why wouldn’t he be? I’m sure there are also others he’s interested in.

 

[AthensVol2007]

It was an off hand comment talking about the super regional atmosphere at LNS. Apparently an LSU booster told him how impressive the environment was. I took it as though the LSU booster was in Knoxville for the supers.

You can go back and listen to the interview on Foxsports Knoxville (The Drive) from Friday. I know some LSU fans have run with this but I don’t know how much you can take from the comment.

Even the “sane” LSU fans are calling out the moronic faction for grasping at straws with the quote.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

I’m not sure it makes sense to pull any meaning from Woodward going to Omaha.

1) if he’s allegedly there to “scout” coaches, there are plenty of avenues more suited than sitting in the stands at TDA. Watch game film. Hell, in the case of Corbin and TV, he’s seen both up close multiple times.
2) You don’t just pull coaches aside to interview them. You get permission from the school first. And then you meet them somewhere. No need to go to Omaha for that.

He’s probably in Omaha taking in the event and yes, doing some networking. But I wouldn’t take it to mean he’s specifically targeting coaches there. I get the feeling that search is still pretty open. I’m sure he’s interested in coach’s there, including TV. Why wouldn’t he be? I’m sure there are also others he’s interested in.

What you say makes sense, and you just might be right. Still, many of the coaches he would target are right there at Omaha right now, and if he has gotten permission to talk to a coach who is there, he can interview him after that coach's team is eliminated, or wins the whole thing. I'm guessing some of that is going on, too.

 

[TN_gal]

What you say makes sense, and you just might be right. Still, many of the coaches he would target are right there at Omaha right now, and if he has gotten permission to talk to a coach who is there, he can interview him after that coach's team is eliminated, or wins the whole thing. I'm guessing some of that is going on, too.

I see similarities between Omaha and wherever the Final Four is each year. They are places that coaches, agents, and ADs can go and network. If I remember correctly, the basketball coaches even have their national conference coincide with the Final Four.

Kendall Rogers is milking it on Twitter with tweets about flight tracking LSU's plane.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I see similarities between Omaha and wherever the Final Four is each year. They are places that coaches, agents, and ADs can go and network. If I remember correctly, the basketball coaches even have their national conference coincide with the Final Four.

Kendall Rogers is milking it on Twitter with tweets about flight tracking LSU's plane.

This is kinda what I was getting at. He’d be in Omaha regardless.

 

[Zues1]

More Tiger shat
"I think they will talk to 3-5 coaches there. And with having talked to at least 4 coaches already. I feel like Scott has it set up to where his 5th choice would be most peoples 1st choice. And any of those coaches, I think would have success at LSU, some more than others." I can't wait for that puke orange mob to start booing in this game, Vitello will be BEGGING Woodward for the job by midnight.


GEAUX TIGERS!

 

[BruinVol]

Wait there are people that actually think the LsU AD is in Omaha scouting coaches?

surely that isn’t accurate

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Hey Tennessee lost today which means by LSU standards they no longer want our coach. We’re saved!

 

[Zues1]

I've enjoyed reading the tigerdroppings. It takes me back to a time when we looked like fools with the Gruden rumors.
They are now spinning it as a positive that the Vols lost and are speculating TV will be announced as the LSU skipper on Wednesday after they lose to Texas.
Soon.........
Fingers crossed they end up with a " up and comer" from Northwest Texas State

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

This is all more about Danny White than CTV.

 

[Christian Lowe]

I've enjoyed reading the tigerdroppings. It takes me back to a time when we looked like fools with the Gruden rumors.
They are now spinning it as a positive that the Vols lost and are speculating TV will be announced as the LSU skipper on Wednesday after they lose to Texas.
Soon.........
Fingers crossed they end up with a " up and comer" from Northwest Texas State

they'll hire someone known. that's just how LSU rolls, over paying for it or not. just hope it isn't our guy.

 

[BruinVol]

This is all more about Danny White than CTV.

Completely disagree Danny white has made it clear he will go to the extremes to keep a good coach

If TV leaves it’s all on TV

 

[Xanny]

I don't disagree with you about Corbin, but the larger point I'm trying to make is I think Woodward is after a sure thing splash hire that will assure LSU continues as a national baseball power. That is very important to LSU fan base. I wouldn't be surprised if he's trying to interview any of the coaches who have their teams in Omaha. Or if he's there to interview Van Horn or another top coach who isn't in the tournament but is attending the annual event. II think it's important that he get a big scalp, preferably someone who has won a natty and/or is an established perennial baseball power coach.

I live in Baton Rouge and heard this am that LSU search is down to ECU, ND or Michigan’s head coach. TIFWIW

 

[Christian Lowe]

I live in Baton Rouge and heard this am that LSU search is down to ECU, ND or Michigan’s head coach. TIFWIW

If it was they’d have hired them already. None of them are still playing.

 

[OldTimer]

Completely disagree Danny white has made it clear he will go to the extremes to keep a good coach

If TV leaves it’s all on TV

For once, I think 98% of the baseball board agrees with Bruin……..if CTV leaves, he wanted too as LSU would be his dream job and we all know how that will work out over time.

 

[Christian Lowe]

For once, I think 98% of the baseball board agrees with Bruin……..if CTV leaves, he wanted too as LSU would be his dream job and we all know how that will work out over time.

reminds me of Kiffin being off to USC. Can't really blame the young coach for following his dreams but damn do you want to

 

[Christian Lowe]

Also, what are the odds of this happening to Tennessee twice? Mega prestigious dream job opens up at a perfect time for our coach to dip out on us.

 

[txbo]

This fan base, boosters and administration have clearly shown that they will support baseball if you put a good product on the field.

If he leaves, he leaves. Somebody else will be attracted to what is available here.

 

[OldTimer]

Sappy but true……..

 

[Xanny]

If it was they’d have hired them already. None of them are still playing.

Nope. But I bet they are all in Omaha.

 

[VolGee4]

This fan base, boosters and administration have clearly shown that they will support baseball if you put a good product on the field.

If he leaves, he leaves. Somebody else will be attracted to what is available here.

The turnout yesterday was pretty impressive. Hard to put a number on it. But considering it is west of the Mississippi and much further north, it was good to see.

 

[txbo]

The turnout yesterday was pretty impressive. Hard to put a number on it. But considering it is west of the Mississippi and much further north, it was good to see.

Yep. The team got off the elevator in the hotel to a sea of orange. They even had Vitello jacked up. The environment created by our fan base has been the talk of college baseball for weeks now.