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Vic Schaefer to Texas

dws3665 said:
He could have left when they hired Schaefer. Kentucky is a far better job.
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Did MSU offer him at that time?
 
Plebe said:
Besides the fact that hiring a man for the job eight years ago probably was off the table.
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Sadly, yes. Texas still had separate athletic departments, and Chris Plonsky (female) was in charge of the women's side; she hired nothing but females, give or take a couple males (like volleyball head coach Jerritt Elliott). In Plonsky's defense, before Texas consolidated athletic programs under new AD Chris Del Conte two years ago, she hired male head coaches for rowing, golf, and tennis (who she stole from A&M). They have been huge successes. Her female hires in soccer and basketball (twice) didn't pan out.
 
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southie said:
A tremendous, but expensive one.

The most ironic thing is that Miss. State hired Vic Schaefer just a few weeks before we hired Karen Aston back in 2012. Texas has lacked the vision and tries not to hire coaches with zero head coaching experience, but we really missed the boat with Vic eight years ago.
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In fairness Coach Schaefer was an unproven coach at the highest level. Further as a head coach at Sam Houston State he had a losing record six out of seven years. MSU took a chance and it paid off. I don’t fault Texas for not offering him.
 
SimpleDawg said:
Everything comes to an end I guess. It's been a fun run, but I guess there's more pressing matters at hand now. Such as my actual real life that seemed to place 2nd in importance, but now it skyrockets to first.
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This is a major blow for MSU, no way around it. Depending on who MSU hires, and retaining key components of the roster, they could still be really good but it comes down to who they hire.

If MSU wants to attempt to continue to be a national power, Matthew Mitchell would not be an option for me IMO. MSU would have to spend some money on a good coach or find a diamond in the rough.


Johnnie Harris is likely the first person to be called. Her recruiting and post player management has been one of the big reasons for MSU's success along with Vic.
 
Coler said:
Hmm. Will this lead to mass transfers out of MSST?
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I really hope not.... I guess Little Carolina has the SEC on lock for as long as Staley is there.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
This is a major blow for MSU, no way around it. Depending on who MSU hires, and retaining key components of the roster, they could still be really good but it comes down to who they hire.

If MSU wants to attempt to continue to be a national power, Matthew Mitchell would not be an option for me IMO. MSU would have to spend some money on a good coach or find a diamond in the rough.
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How likely is it that we can find 2 diamonds in a rough in a row though?

I think the consensus is that Johnnie Harris be our coach - and she does return a great team. But still, we've rarely seen a disciple ascend and keep a team as strong as the coach that left it in the women's game (the men a different story though). But then, Pat Summit is a sample size of one I guess, looking at it that way.
 
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SimpleDawg said:
How likely is it that we can find 2 diamonds in a rough in a row though?

I think the consensus is that Johnnie Harris be our coach - and she does return a great team. But still, we've rarely seen a disciple ascend and keep a team as strong as the coach that left it in the women's game (the men a different story though). But then, Pat Summit is a sample size of one I guess, looking at it that way.
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J. Harris was a big reason some of the highly rated recruits came to MSU. I don't know how it will end if she is the eventual HC but it makes the most sense. She is one of the best post player coaches in the country, she is well respected and liked, recruits extremely well. Again, no matter who you pick it will be a gamble. On paper it makes the most sense IMO.
 
GRIFFBIFF20 said:
I'll bet you that you will see a TON of transfers coming out of MSSU now that Vic has landed at Texas. Watch Rickeh Jackson, Myah Taylor and Jessica Carter bailing out. (maybe Chloe Bibby and AEH will bail out as well).
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That would not surprise me. Vic’s girls loved playing for him. :) I’ll be following Texas a little closer from now on. Hopefully Gino will make Texas a regular on his OOC schedule in the coming years. It would be good for both programs.
 
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SimpleDawg said:
Sigh......I might just call it quits on my interest in the team now.

Everything comes to an end I guess. It's been a fun run, but I guess there's more pressing matters at hand now. Such as my actual real life that seemed to place 2nd in importance, but now it skyrockets to first.
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Nobody like front runner fans true blue
 
SECbbfan24 said:
J. Harris was a big reason some of the highly rated recruits came to MSU. I don't know how it will end if she is the eventual HC but it makes the most sense. She is one of the best post player coaches in the country, she is well respected and liked, recruits extremely well. Again, no matter who you pick it will be a gamble.
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I have mad respect for Harris, and IMO the job should be hers for the taking. She may elect to go with Vic to Austin (surely Vic will want to take her along), but she should have right of first refusal.
 
AEH and Cooks have already transferred, so they are likely to stick, right?
 
Texas had to ask permission to talk to him didn’t they? May be they said you can’t take Harris with you if you leave
 
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SimpleDawg said:
Sigh......I might just call it quits on my interest in the team now.

Everything comes to an end I guess. It's been a fun run, but I guess there's more pressing matters at hand now. Such as my actual real life that seemed to place 2nd in importance, but now it skyrockets to first.
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Dont be that kinda fan.....
 
Well with MSU down, SC will own the SEC. It will be like the Big 12 is with Baylor. We will see how quickly Vic can get Texas to compete with the Bears.
 
domerduck said:
Well with MSU down, SC will own the SEC. It will be like the Big 12 is with Baylor. We will see how quickly Vic can get Texas to compete with the Bears.
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SEC has too many average coaches currently. There will be some turnover over the next two years.
 
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Congrats to Texas but my heart honestly breaks for the MSU fans.

As much as Vic and his teams were a thorn in our side, it was definitely fun and he will be missed in the SEC. Hopefully State can make a big hire.
 
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SimpleDawg said:
Sigh......I might just call it quits on my interest in the team now.

Everything comes to an end I guess. It's been a fun run, but I guess there's more pressing matters at hand now. Such as my actual real life that seemed to place 2nd in importance, but now it skyrockets to first.
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No reason to give up at all. Listen, Vic was a complete unknown when you hired him. His background wasn't super impressive. He made some very good hires and allowed two really good recruits (Vivians and McCowan) help transform that program into what it is today. The success and brand built the last few years have lead to a massive influx of talent. The fan base has grown exponentially. They still have tools and attributes to attract and field good teams, not saying it will be easy moving forward but not all is completely lost.

MSU still has a lot of talent. Like I said if they make a good hire, they can still be pretty good moving forward. If J. Harris wants the job give it to her. Let her make some good hires.
 
SECbbfan24 said:
No reason to give up at all. Listen, Vic was a complete unknown when you hired him. His background wasn't super impressive. He made some very good hires and allowed two really good recruits (Vivians and McCowan) help transform that program into what it is today. The success and brand built the last few years have lead to a massive influx of talent. The fan base has grown exponentially. They still have tools and attributes to attract and field good teams, not saying it will be easy moving forward but not all is completely lost.

MSU still has a lot of talent. Like I said if they make a good hire, they can still be pretty good moving forward. If J. Harris wants the job give it to her. Let her make some good hires.
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Maybe I'm getting caught up with the Pat Summit/Holly Warlick thing a little too much. It is a sample size of only one after all. I've just never seen an assistant do better than the actual head coach, apart from you know... Vic Schaefer himself.
 
I was looking at the MSU players twitter, many of them seem to be positive. Seems the current squad has a really cohesive team. I don't know what that means for the future though.




Interesting quote from J. Harris that I saw online

“I don’t want to be a head coach just to be a head coach,” she said. “I want to walk into a good situation that’s supportive like this one is where I know I’ll have everything I need to win at this level.”
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domerduck said:
Well with MSU down, SC will own the SEC. It will be like the Big 12 is with Baylor. We will see how quickly Vic can get Texas to compete with the Bears.
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I'd have rather he stayed for no reason other than I'm already tired of the weak SEC talk.

Also, miss state has been a rival and losing that would make things less interesting.
 
SCGamecock said:
Congrats to Texas but my heart honestly breaks for the MSU fans.

As much as Vic and his teams were a thorn in our side, it was definitely fun and he will be missed in the SEC. Hopefully State can make a big hire.
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As you know... I have no love for the SEC in general... but I have much respect for Schaefer and the job he did building up a power in a hard place to recruit. Wanted them to win so badly in 2018.... :( but alas it wasnt meant to be. I have enjoyed the MSU vs SC games the past few years.... they were must watch TV
 
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WTH!!!!!! Oh my! Oh he’s about to turn that program around. Let’s see how Charlie Collier looks now. I wouldn’t be surprised if his players did transfer that they follow him to Texas! Woah! Wow! Stunned! Watch out Kim, a REAL coach is on the way. It’s gonna be funny seeing the handshake line between to the two! Lol ...I don’t know who to feel about this one...the notifications from Lachina Robinson’s Twitter always give me such excitement or fright. Wow!
 
I know those girls were really hurt in that locker room when he made the announcement to them. Everybody loves him!
 
DeeHusky said:
I know those girls were really hurt in that locker room when he made the announcement to them. Everybody loves him!
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Did this happen? The word on the street is that they found out from the tweet from the UT AD.
 
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