saminbama 740 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, AUBwins said: Fantastic! Glad to get a proven Head Coach. Pitching should remain solid with this hire. So glad to see a hire we are not disappointed in. Yes. He's the pitching coach. His 2 assistants coach the position players. Wonder if they will come with him. They're all from Virginia. Their top gun is Meagan Good and they beat us 2 out of the last 3 games. The only game we won was when she didn't pitch. Matter of fact, if my memory serves me correctly, they hung our first loss of the season on us in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,082 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, TitanTiger said: When Clint resigned I didn't think it would be hard to get a great replacement given where he'd taken the program to. Then the ESPN article and stuff hit the fan and I was worried we'd be having to settle for a lesser hire because the good ones would be scared off. This is a pleasant surprise. I can't believe you or anyone would have thought AU would get a big time already established HC like Dean. A top flight assistant sure but a national top 5-10 HC? no way. And it's not even the issues AU is dealing with that had me thinking no for a big time HC. It's the fact the new calendar season has already started even though the playing season hasn't yet. Just didn't see a big time HC leaving his or her team this late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, ellitor said: I can't believe you or anyone would have thought AU would get a big time already established HC like Dean. A top flight assistant sure but a national top 5-10 HC? no way. And it's not even the issues AU is dealing with that had me thinking no for a big time HC. It's the fact the new calendar season has already started even though the playing season hasn't yet. Just didn't see a big time HC leaving his or her team this late. Actually an a amazing hire for the times/situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,082 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, augolf1716 said: Actually an a amazing hire for the times/situation You're kite about that roach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just now, ellitor said: You're kite about that roach! weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagleguy 1,393 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just heard the news, pleasantly surprised by this hire. WDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,472 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 32 minutes ago, ellitor said: I can't believe you or anyone would have thought AU would get a big time already established HC like Dean. A top flight assistant sure but a national top 5-10 HC? no way. And it's not even the issues AU is dealing with that had me thinking no for a big time HC. It's the fact the new calendar season has already started even though the playing season hasn't yet. Just didn't see a big time HC leaving his or her team this late. I did. Because even though there are established big time guys out there, softball is still in its nascent stage and not all schools support it the way the SEC does. Auburn has some of the better facilities and support for a non-revenue sport like softball compared to anywhere in the country. Clint had recruited well so they'd walk into a stocked cupboard, there's great fan support and a pattern of winning and competing at the highest level. And we pay well. All of those factors bode well for us - until the scandal hit the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminbama 740 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 One of his assistants, Loren LaPorte was named as his replacement at JMU. Be interesting to see who he hires. Be nice if one or two of our recent grads got a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBAU83 212 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Great Hire! Glad to see this level of coach come in and should help our pitching. Looking forward to some fall ball now! Glad I got season tickets lined up for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanFAN 1,665 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Absolutely fantastic hire. This guy has coached international and professionally before moving into the college ranks. 8 conference titles in 11 years at two different schools, that means he can flat out coach. War Eagle!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson SG 88 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 From the father of a current player, the players are really excited about the hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,059 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Great hire! War Eagle, Coach Dean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,074 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, Gibson SG said: From the father of a current player, the players are really excited about the hire. Great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 30 minutes ago, Gibson SG said: From the father of a current player, the players are really excited about the hire. I sure hope so drama is getting really old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,082 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, augolf1716 said: weird You've never heard that saying with someone flipping the "r" & "ca" sounds in right & coach? Man that's a old school saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,082 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, saminbama said: One of his assistants, Loren LaPorte was named as his replacement at JMU. Be interesting to see who he hires. Be nice if one or two of our recent grads got a shot. We need a qualified full time woman on staff IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'm curious if he tries to recruit Whitney Jordan back to team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,103 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, ellitor said: You've never heard that saying with someone flipping the "r" & "ca" sounds in right & coach? Man that's a old school saying. yes just giving you a hard time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgr4lfe 220 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, augolf1716 said: Actually an a amazing hire for the times/situation Absolutely a spot on awesome hire!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, alexava said: I'm curious if he tries to recruit Whitney Jordan back to team? I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,850 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, alexava said: I'm curious if he tries to recruit Whitney Jordan back to team? That would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber798297 241 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, alexava said: I'm curious if he tries to recruit Whitney Jordan back to team? We need Carlee Wallace back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just now, Ber798297 said: We need Carlee Wallace back!! If she transferred back she would have to sit out a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber798297 241 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, around4ever said: If she transferred back she would have to sit out a year. Rats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,139 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, NoALtiger said: That would be fantastic. Whitney has moved on to get her student teaching in so she can get her degree. She is 23 years old and ready to get on with her life, her teaching and her coaching career. Wishing the best of everything for Whitney. 9 minutes ago, NoALtiger said: That would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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