Lots of names out there. I say there is no way we go with another assistant. Have to go with a proven guy IMO or the fans will revolt. With apologies to Landon Powell (sorry, no way), Calvi (can't do another Tanner disicple at this time), Monty ain't leaving Clemson and I don' t think he's done enough yet.. There are some good names out there IF you can lure them away. I can't put the Kentucky coach in the conversation either even though the team has done well - I want to see a longer track record.
Here are some of the names I've heard fans spout out... one thing to consider for some of these coaches that are making good money and having success, I also think you have to consider whether they would actually WANT to come to a place where the expectations are sky high when they are currently the "kings of the castle" at their current jobs, and they probably have more job security of they have an off year. I seriously think that could be a factor for some of these bigger names even though USC has the facilities etc.
Kevin O’Sullivan - Florida. Not gonna happen. One of the highest paid guys in the country already in a good situation. Multiple CWS appearances.
Tim Corbin - Vandy. Knows the area for recruiting. NCAAs every year since 2006. 3 CWS and a nat.championship in '14. Down side is he is older, right?
Jim Schlossnagle - TCU. 3 straight CWS and are in the Supers again this year. Has ties to the area after stop at Clemson and Elon.
Dan McDonnell - Louisville. 5 straight super regionals and 2 CWS. The State says he is already making $1 million per year. That's way above the norm for college baseball.
Brian O’Connor - Virginia. NCAA every year since 2004. 4 CWS appearances since 2009.
Tom Walter - Wake Forest - Some NCAAs here and there at Wake. Helped 2 other smaller schools get to NCAAs as well.
Who you got? WIthout going too deep into it, I like the Virginia, Louisville and TCU guys as my top 3 that would likely be interested. (Just an opinion of course)
