I won't go to a game next year if Hamilton renews Raleigh's deal...there's NO WAY he can justify resigning him barring an amazing second half of the SEC season
I completely understand your sentiments. I have not been to a game myself since the second weekend and my family appreciates my being around the house as I normally missed 1-2 home games a season, and attended games in Nashville, Lexington, Athens, Columbia, and Auburn. Heck I have even been to ETSU, Tennessee Tech, MTSU, Carson-Newman, Western Carolina, etc.
Now. Not even considering.
BRINGING BACK RALEIGH REQUIRES MORE THAN DOING NOTHING. Since this is Raleigh's last season under contract, I believe Mike Hamilton will have to tender another contract. (I think I'm right there)
And when was the last time you saw a one-year contract for a head coach at UT or anywhere?
I think Mike Hamilton has to find a new coach after 2010 season is over. He can't give Raleigh a 2-3 year contract for what has been accomplished so far.
The
only positive under Raleigh has been the improvement in team's APR. Every other stat is worse. Attendance is down. Record is worse. And the coach is obviously in over his head and is thrashing.
The best thing he could do for the athletic department, for the baseball team and even for Todd Raleigh is to make the change.
2011 will be a clean slate for whatever coach takes the job. New facilities. Decent talent. Full bank of scholarships. No buyouts. Better economy.
Bringing back a overwhelmed, under qualified, immature and drowning coach accomplishes nothing and pushes back the fresh start at least 1 year.
Then Mike Hamilton loses the fan appeal of the new stadium. Potentially loses the high APR and makes several young men who PAY to play baseball at UT very miserable.
You can count the number of long-time baseball fans who want to bring Raleigh back on one-hand. (Maybe less)
Why piss off your support?