Butch would be a good choice

[Maroonbulldog]

Think about this-
-He knows MSU
-Cohen knows him
-He is a high character guy- and after the black eye Cann left on the character front- one can’t make that mistake again.
-He is opposite of Cann personality wise where Cann was OUT THERE look at me- Butch is much more reserved and a steady as she goes kind of guy.
-He is an elite recruiter- the Mize kid just went #1 overall I believe. Butch recruited and coached him up at Auburn. He also recruited a ton of our guys here at State that are still playing beyond college.
-He just took Auburn to their first Super Regional after 19 years in only his 3rd year. —Auburn was in turrible shape- he has worked miracles there in a short time.
- he has long been deemed to be one of the best pitching coaches in the game
- he has shown he knows how to put together quality staffs. Bamas coach was first hired by Butch until Byrne hired him away.


While he may not have the pedigree of Corbin - he has experience, knows US, and most importantly-( I said it earlier)- Cohen knows him well

This hire would disappoint those wanting a Schloss Tadlock or Corbin but in the long term- I really think would be just as good of a hire for us.

 

[dickiedawg]

We’ve been to 3 straight super regionals since he left, why anyone wants him back is beyond me*****

Seriously, though, Butch would be a solid B or B+ hire and I think he would do a great job. Very surprised to hear him say he hasn’t been contacted at all.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Because that’s not how you do things. I promise you his agent has been contacted.

 

[NTDawg]

I would be disappointed

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

+ It would be a giant middle finger to Auburn

 

[crackerjax]

Would be a decent hire. Similar to Florida pulling Mullen.

 

[msu_wx]

While it would not be an overly exciting hire, or a hire that would 'win the PR/ press conference,' it would probably wind up being a very solid hire. If you hire Butch and retain Gautreau, that's a combination that would likely win...... a lot.

 

[johnson86-1]

Think about this-
-He knows MSU
-Cohen knows him
-He is a high character guy- and after the black eye Cann left on the character front- one can’t make that mistake again.
-He is opposite of Cann personality wise where Cann was OUT THERE look at me- Butch is much more reserved and a steady as she goes kind of guy.
-He is an elite recruiter- the Mize kid just went #1 overall I believe. Butch recruited and coached him up at Auburn. He also recruited a ton of our guys here at State that are still playing beyond college.
-He just took Auburn to their first Super Regional after 19 years in only his 3rd year. —Auburn was in turrible shape- he has worked miracles there in a short time.
- he has long been deemed to be one of the best pitching coaches in the game
- he has shown he knows how to put together quality staffs. Bamas coach was first hired by Butch until Byrne hired him away.


While he may not have the pedigree of Corbin - he has experience, knows US, and most importantly-( I said it earlier)- Cohen knows him well

This hire would disappoint those wanting a Schloss Tadlock or Corbin but in the long term- I really think would be just as good of a hire for us.

Seriously. I get that Schloss and McD have been head coaches longer and are slam dunk hires, but Butch seems pretty damn strong to me.

 

[johnson86-1]

While it would not be an overly exciting hire, or a hire that would 'win the PR/ press conference,' it would probably wind up being a very solid hire. If you hire Butch and retain Gautreau, that's a combination that would likely win...... a lot.

For MSU fans that have been tracking closely and had their hearts set on Schloss or MCd, maybe not. But I think for the vast majority of people, pulling a head coach from another SEC school, when that coach just took them from train wreck to teh supers (or further) in three seasons, is what they will consider a head turning hire.

 

[MSUDC11]

I’m a big fan of Butch. Great coach and recruiter but also an awesome human being.

I’m not 100% convinced he would leave Auburn (he went to school in Alabama, his wife is from there, he wants to create something special there), but I think it’s certainly possible.

 

[bulldogcountry1]

If we hadn't been promised the moon, I think the majority of fans would be excited about having Butch. Let's face it. He really makes the most sense. If Auburn hadn't come calling, he would be our HC right now, anyway. If he kept Gautreau, we would be in really good shape.