I saw Monte Lee was asked how he felt about becoming the permanent head coach

[18IsTheMan]

Not sure why a reporter would even ask him that question. It ain't happening.

Some folks on X were touting his less bad SEC record than Mainieri as a reason to consider him. It's still a losing record, just not as embarrassingly bad.

 

[18IsTheMan]

OTOH....it does seem like something we would do.

 

[sclawman77]

Absurd

 

[will110]

You'd think after last night any slim chance of Lee happening got squelched.

 

[18IsTheMan]

You'd think after last night any slim chance of Lee happening got squelched.

you know how we roll. we'll come out and look semi-respectable this weekend and it'll go back to "maybe he can get the job done" and "he just needs to get his players"

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Well, we've tried the ''analytics guy'' and the proven winner ''Senior'' guy, is it time to flip a coin, roll the dice or just try something different like a coach who really cares about Gamecock Baseball?

 

[Piscis]

Well, we've tried the ''analytics guy'' and the proven winner ''Senior'' guy, is it time to flip a coin, roll the dice or just try something different like a coach who really cares about Gamecock Baseball?

Yes, the first qualification for a gamecock coach is "he really wants to be here".

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

"he really wants to be here" and ''really cares about Gamecock Baseball'' are not really the same although the ''right coach'' should have both.

 

[muscleknight]

The only way he gets HC is getting to the CWS this year.

 

[Piscis]

"he really wants to be here" and ''really cares about Gamecock Baseball'' are not really the same although the ''right coach'' should have both.

Do you think Tanner "really cared about Gamecock baseball" before he took the job here?

 

[18IsTheMan]

Do you think Tanner "really cared about Gamecock baseball" before he took the job here?

It was all about the long game with Tanner to snag a cushy near 6-figure retirement gig as an "advisor."

 

[Dabo's Weenie]

It was all about the long game with Tanner to snag a cushy near 6-figure retirement gig as an "advisor."

I think you meant "near 7-figure".

 

[atl-cock]

Do you think Tanner "really cared about Gamecock baseball" before he took the job here?

Good point. For someone from the outside, it's less about "Gamecock baseball" and more about being an effective coach, manager, and recruiter.

 

[atl-cock]

Not sure why a reporter would even ask him that question. It ain't happening.

Some folks on X were touting his less bad SEC record than Mainieri as a reason to consider him. It's still a losing record, just not as embarrassingly bad.

Maybe the reporter figured that the fan base might be interested in hearing how Lee responded to the question. And I think that Lee gave an excellent response.

 

[Dabo's Weenie]

“It’s been up and down, but boy, have they been competitive. I mean, one thing you can say about this group is this group has been competitive,” Lee said on Saturday. “They bring their very best effort every single day to the ballpark. That’s something we can hang our hat on.”

I wonder if he still believes this after last night's game.

 

[Piscis]

Good point. For someone from the outside, it's less about "Gamecock baseball" and more about being an effective coach, manager, and recruiter.

I think that is true for most head coaches in all sports. Beamer would be just as enthusiastic at NC State as he is at South Carolina. Dawn would be doing the same job at FSU.

I do think coaches who attended or played at the schools where they coach i.e. Kirby, do care more about the school and team. Kirby has a personal grudge against UT, UF, Auburn and Georgia tech, and it shows.

 

[sclawman77]

If Lee is our head coach next year, there will be about 10 fans in attendance for the opening game at Founders. I like Lee as a person but every baseball staff member has got to go. Lee was not retained in any fashion at Clemson and we should do the same.

 

[JTO_]

Well, we've tried the ''analytics guy'' and the proven winner ''Senior'' guy, is it time to flip a coin, roll the dice or just try something different like a coach who really cares about Gamecock Baseball?

Maybe this time let’s go out and hire the guy that’s at the top of everyone else’s list too.