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Post by Dawgforlife13 on May 8, 2019 16:50:55 GMT -5
Hello everyone I’ve been on this board for a while as another username but just recently forgot my password and login info, so now I’m back under a new name. Just wanted to see other than Coach Steedley, who everyone could see as the next head coach of our baseball runnin’ dawgs?
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Post by gwebb1994 on May 8, 2019 17:58:39 GMT -5
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Post by Dawgforlife13 on May 9, 2019 12:57:43 GMT -5
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Post by dawgdad on May 9, 2019 14:48:20 GMT -5
Probably going to come from 1 of these categories:
1. Current staff
2. Regional non- D1 college coaches
3. Mid-major assistant coach.
Remember, money isn't thrown around for baseball folks the way it is in other sports, and HC openings at the D1 level aren't nearly as common as the other major sports.
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Post by dawgdad on May 9, 2019 15:46:20 GMT -5
Probably going to come from 1 of these categories: 1. Current staff 2. Regional non- D1 college coaches 3. Mid-major assistant coach. Remember, money isn't thrown around for baseball folks the way it is in other sports, and even if we are on the low end of the salary pole, HC openings at the D1 level aren't nearly as common as the other major sports, and we have an attractive stadium. |
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Post by gwebb1994 on May 9, 2019 19:05:52 GMT -5
If you try to think like Burch (warped), then Cannon or Gaines at LU are obvious candidates.
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Post by Dawgforlife13 on May 11, 2019 13:53:24 GMT -5
I’ve heard through a bird in the trees that someone that knows Roszel, talked to him about the position. From what they told me it sounded like he would be interested if GWU reaches out to him but he isn’t reaching out and applying. This is something we should be doing with all money making sports. We should have the want to hand pick our coach, not let applications come in and choose from them! I mean he’s coached several MLB All-Stars, and ECU’s success and pitching staff these last couple years has been outstanding. Definitely a name that needs to be thought of.
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Post by piratereality on May 11, 2019 18:33:09 GMT -5
I’ve heard through a bird in the trees that someone that knows Roszel, talked to him about the position. From what they told me it sounded like he would be interested if GWU reaches out to him but he isn’t reaching out and applying. This is something we should be doing with all money making sports. We should have the want to hand pick our coach, not let applications come in and choose from them! I mean he’s coached several MLB All-Stars, and ECU’s success and pitching staff these last couple years has been outstanding. Definitely a name that needs to be thought of. Dan Roszel's base salary was $100,385 in 2018-19. That doesn't include annual increases of approx $11,500, thru 2024, nor generous performance bonuses or significant camp incomes. Total compensation est. is $135-140k. I doubt Rusty is making half that in total compensation.
Our minute (shoestring) operating budget might not appeal to a coach used to lavish budgets and huge alumni support for its baseball operations. Deservedly, they have it very, very good in Greenville NC!
If he were to leave #9 ECU for Boiling Springs, I'll eat my hat and 10 plates of crow 
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Post by Dawgforlife13 on May 13, 2019 8:48:55 GMT -5
I agree 100% with what you said piratereality.... I was just quoting what someone told me, I proceeded to tell them the same info you just shared with me! It’ll be interesting...
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Post by baseballfan11 on Jun 13, 2019 10:57:14 GMT -5
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Post by gwebb1994 on Jun 14, 2019 19:29:28 GMT -5
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Post by dawgdad on Jun 15, 2019 7:44:15 GMT -5
He's most likely considered a "good fit" on the GWU campus. Nice turnaround in his 2 years at Barton, in a reasonably competitive conference. Padded the early home schedule with Northern cupcakes, but on the other hand went 17-9 in Conference. Only staying at Barton 2 years may be a good sign that he actually has career ambitions, which would be a good thing for us. I give the hire a preliminary 6 out of 10. Do hope Steedley remains on staff, if he wants it.
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Post by gwebb1994 on Jun 15, 2019 22:19:41 GMT -5
A better read here..... www.wilsontimes.com/stories/tough-turnaround-for-bulldogs,180357
Head coach Jim Chester and his new staff took a giant step in 2019 in turning around the Barton College baseball program in just Chester’s second season.
However, Chester, a Pittsburgh native, will not be around to finish the task.
Chester confirmed Friday afternoon that he has resigned his position as the Bulldogs head coach to become the head coach of the NCAA Division I program at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs.
Coaching at the Div. I level for the first time, Chester succeeds Rusty Stroupe as head coach and inherits a program that produced a 25-26 overall record in 2019 and finished 14-13 in the Big South Conference. He begins his new duties on July 1.
RUMORS CONFIRMED
“The rumors are true,” Chester said. “This is extremely bittersweet. Wilson has been outstanding for me and my family. I had no intent of making a move. We will never forget our time here.”
“But the Lord opens doors in unexpected ways and this was something my family couldn’t pass up.”
Chester reported he informed as many of his Barton players as possible of his decision last Monday.
“That was a tough thing to do,” he admitted. “ I have got two teams — one team at work and one team at home.”
Assistant coach Anthony Marks, currently involved in Barton recruiting, assured he didn’t see Chester’s departure coming, but commented: “I am excited for Coach Chester. He’s a great coach and a great guy. He deserves it. He’s done great things in his college career.”
Marks remarked that he considers himself too young to seek the position vacated by Chester.
“It has been crazy for me the last week,” he said. “I have loved my time at Barton.”
31 WINS IN 2019
After a 12-36 record in 2018, Chester guided Barton to a 31-20 showing in 2019. The preseason projection to finish seventh in Conference Carolinas, the Bulldogs emerged the runners-up with a 17-9 mark and placed fourth in the conference tournament. The majority of the players are eligible to return next season.
“The absolute time of my life,” Chester described his brief Barton stay. “I thoroughly enjoyed the players and I thoroughly enjoyed working with (athletic director) Todd Wllkinson and Mr. Searcy (Barton president Douglas Searcy). The program is in a good place and I know the next leader is going to do outstanding things.”
Chester emphasized that recruits consider factors other than the coach in their final decision.
“Barton is an outstanding school and holds a lot of values,” he commented. “Barton has a lot to offer.”
Chester leaves Barton with a 348-210-2 career record, including 43-56 with the Division II Bulldogs.
He first became a college head coach at Mercyhurst North East College in North East, Pennsylvania. Chester spent seven seasons at Penn State University, Greater Allegheny (McKeesport Pennsylvania), where his Lions went 239-84-1 and advanced into the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) World Series six of his seven years.
BEFORE BARTON
Before Barton, Chester stopped at Div. II Lock Haven (Lock Haven, Pennsylvania) University for 3 1/2 seasons.
At Greater Allegheny, Chester was proclaimed the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) Coach of the Year on three occasions and, in 2011, landed the Chuck Tanner Collegiate Manager of the Year distinction.
Gardner-Webb’s new head coach earned his undergraduate degree In psychology from Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, and his master’s degree in business administration from Seton Hill University. He is married to the former Lindzey Torok and they are the parents of two children, Marin and J.J.
DAUNTING TASK
Chester noted the process of heading to Gardner-Webb originated some weeks ago in “friendly conversation,” adding: “I was lucky enough to get myself into the mix.”
Continued Chester: “It’s a great situation, a great school and an outstanding campus. This is a great opportunity to compete for championships. They have a lot of players back and the recruiting class is staying intact. I have to hit the ground running.
“I have to build relationships from the ground up with players and the program — and that’s always a daunting task.
“But the situation and opportunity is outstanding for my family.” |
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Post by gp605 on Jun 17, 2019 15:29:24 GMT -5
WOW! What great news for our baseball program!!! SO pleased. Progress at least. GWU is a wonderful place and offers coaches a chance to build something special. Is this news also good news for our football program?? I sure hope so. That would be a father's day wish come true!!
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Post by Dawgforlife13 on Jun 18, 2019 19:31:53 GMT -5
WOW! What great news for our baseball program!!! SO pleased. Progress at least. GWU is a wonderful place and offers coaches a chance to build something special. Is this news also good news for our football program?? I sure hope so. That would be a father's day wish come true!! Don't forsee how this news has anything to do with the football program. Sorry but your wish may have to wait another year! |
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