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I've heard Coggin's name too. Not sure about that move.From the get go, the name associated with replacing Roland Fanning as recruiting coordinator and assistant coach was Will Coggin. Coggin last had the same role at Miss. State in 2017. Coggin and Mingione were on the Miss. State coaching staff together for a few years. Coggin was replaced in 2017 by the old Miss. State coaching staff (before that head coach was fired in 2018). He has since, to my knowledge, worked as a sports agent in Lexington. His firm (though not necessarily Coggin himself) was associated with several UK football players, including Denzil Ware, which led to Ware being suspended from a bowl game several years back.
There has been no mention, that I have seen, about who might be our new pitching coach.
I've heard Coggin's name too. Not sure about that move.
Couldn't agree more. This hasn't happened yet, right?Hate it.
It is scary to me that Coggins hasn't been a baseball coach since 2017. It is strange to go from being an assistant at one of the premier programs in the country to being entirely out of work and having to becoming an agent. Maybe that is what Coggins wanted to do, but it still smells funny. On top of that, I think UK needs some more experience in their coaching staff to help them adjust properly. We do not have time for growing pains at this point.
Couldn't agree more. This hasn't happened yet, right?
What's the situation the program is in right now I don't imagine that Mingione is going to be able to be too picky about anybody he can get.I've heard Coggin's name too. Not sure about that move.
I still like the ring of Coach Flynn and Coach Madison. Plenty of experience and knowledge until the program can hopefully get on solid ground again. Desperate times call for desperate measures.Hate it.
It is scary to me that Coggins hasn't been a baseball coach since 2017. It is strange to go from being an assistant at one of the premier programs in the country to being entirely out of work and having to becoming an agent. Maybe that is what Coggins wanted to do, but it still smells funny. On top of that, I think UK needs some more experience in their coaching staff to help them adjust properly. We do not have time for growing pains at this point.
I still like the ring of Coach Flynn and Coach Madison. Plenty of experience and knowledge until the program can hopefully get on solid ground again. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Why...you can almost bet the guy(s) he gets won't have any experience or be able to recruit. Flynn is a former gold glove and Madison probably has forgotten more about recruiting that any of the guys he gets. Besides, Mingione can do some recruiting and KM can help him from being an ex HC that had to be chief cook and bottle washer in his day.That would probably hurt us long term due to recruiting.
Why...you can almost bet the guy(s) he gets won't have any experience or be able to recruit. Flynn is a former gold glove and Madison probably has forgotten more about recruiting that any of the guys he gets. Besides, Mingione can do some recruiting and KM can help him from being an ex HC that had to be chief cook and bottle washer in his day.
Recruiting would be up to Mingione from a relationship standpoint. Don't think Madison forgot everything he knew.Recruiting is about relationships. Flynn and Madison haven't done it in a long time
Recruiting would be up to Mingione from a relationship standpoint. Don't think Madison forgot everything he knew.
Hell , Mingione may not be there either! Digging for straws here. Anybody they bring in is going be questionable because of the situation. We know that Flynn and Madison love the program and have been around the block a time or two. After a couple years(hopefully) you could turn the positions over to some more younger, experienced and successful asstants.Ming can't be and go everywhere to recruit the young players. Flynn and Madison would have to go as well and those players are going to be smart enough to realize that those two may not be at UK when they are finally at UK. So, they may not be as willing to form a bond knowing they won't even be their coaches.
Hell , Mingione may not be there either! Digging for straws here. Anybody they bring in is going be questionable because of the situation. We know that Flynn and Madison love the program and have been around the block a time or two. After a couple years(hopefully) you could turn the positions over to some more younger, experienced and successful asstants.
You are probably absolutely right... I was just making some conversation because I don't think it's going to matter and we will have a whole new staff after next year anywayThere doubt with new assistants. They'd know Madison and Flynn were entirely temporary. I just don't think somewhat interim coaches would go over well.
You are probably absolutely right... I would just making some conversation because I don't think it's going to matter and we will have a whole new staff after next year anyway
Lots of good, young asst coaches at all levels out there, it's up to Mingione to find them.There doubt with new assistants. They'd know Madison and Flynn were entirely temporary. I just don't think somewhat interim coaches would go over well.
Is it possible for UK to divert from the Mississippi St guys - what is the deal with that -
One thing about D Flynn, he would improve our Keystone Cops defense from last year simply by default. Our infield defense especially, was comical and head scratching at times !!Hell , Mingione may not be there either! Digging for straws here. Anybody they bring in is going be questionable because of the situation. We know that Flynn and Madison love the program and have been around the block a time or two. After a couple years(hopefully) you could turn the positions over to some more younger, experienced and successful asstants.
One thing about D Flynn, he would improve our Keystone Cops defense from last year simply by default. Our infield defense especially, was comical and head scratching at times !!
Coach Williams coaches infielders. He also runs the offense during games. Somewhat strange to have a volunteer assistant with that much influence.
Cashing paychecks!Thanks. I knew Guilliams coached the hitters. Didn't know he coached infield. Seems strange that Mingione doesn't necessarily have a specific task.
What's the situation the program is in right now I don't imagine that Mingione is going to be able to be too picky about anybody he can get.
NOBODY had it tougher than Madison while being the HC at UK!!! Man had to do everything including raising money.Recruiting isn't like it use to be. Now the guys have sites such as PBR, Perfect Game etc. But that just narrows down the players you might want to check on. Eventually you have to go to those summer tournaments and showcases to see for yourself.
Sure did !!NOBODY had it tougher than Madison while being the HC at UK!!! Man had to do everything including raising money.
D1 baseball tweeted the coach would be names this week. Mentioned Stetson’s pitching coach was a candidate. That would be a pretty good get if it happens.
PITCHING WASN'T STETSON'S PROBLEM,https://gohatters.com/coaches.aspx?rc=575&path=baseball
"In 2010, Embry-Riddle’s pitching staff led the nation in ERA at 2.63, and the Eagles ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation in ERA in seven of Therneau’s eight seasons."
This is a pretty positive sign for whether or not Therneau can sustain success...
PITCHING WASN'T STETSON'S PROBLEM,
Looks like a solid hire, experienced guy who has a good rep.Hired Dan Roszel from East Carolina. Don't know a lot about him but they have been one of the top programs in the country the last few years.