(05-27-2021 12:13 PM)TheTalonsOfTruth Wrote:  One coach that should ABSOLUTELY be on Karlgaard's radar is Matt Hobbes at Arkansas! Regarded my many as the best assistant in the country, a cerebral baseball mind (good fit for Rice), and leader in player development using data, he would be a great fit. The only issue is that he might be too big a fish for Rice at this point, but Karlgaard would be idiotic not to try. Heres a good article on him:https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2018/nov/29/who-matt-hobbs-former-coach-teammate-player-descri/

I think that Hallmark is the safe choice as he checks all the boxes and would certainly improve the state of Rice baseball. The other benefit of a coach like Hallmark is that with his ties to Rice, he might not trade up at the first signs of success. First we need to achieve success, but we also want someone that will stay and maintain it. It would be hard to re-build the Rice of the 2000's without a dedicated long-term coach, which an outside hire most certainly would not be when the SEC comes calling.

That being said.... we need to be making regionals, supers, and Omaha again before that is a worry.

Interesting option on Matt Hobbs. Love the analytics that he would bring to the program. Heck, even if he left, the program "will/should/hopefully" be in good shape and that will attract another quality candidate. But as you said, we need to be making regionals on a regular basis again. I'm sure other "bigger" programs will be coming for Hobbs but we should absolutely be making inquiries IMO.

(05-27-2021 01:20 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 12:13 PM)TheTalonsOfTruth Wrote:  One coach that should ABSOLUTELY be on Karlgaard's radar is Matt Hobbes at Arkansas! Regarded my many as the best assistant in the country, a cerebral baseball mind (good fit for Rice), and leader in player development using data, he would be a great fit. The only issue is that he might be too big a fish for Rice at this point, but Karlgaard would be idiotic not to try. Heres a good article on him:https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2018/nov/29/who-matt-hobbs-former-coach-teammate-player-descri/

I think that Hallmark is the safe choice as he checks all the boxes and would certainly improve the state of Rice baseball. The other benefit of a coach like Hallmark is that with his ties to Rice, he might not trade up at the first signs of success. First we need to achieve success, but we also want someone that will stay and maintain it. It would be hard to re-build the Rice of the 2000's without a dedicated long-term coach, which an outside hire most certainly would not be when the SEC comes calling.

That being said.... we need to be making regionals, supers, and Omaha again before that is a worry.

Interesting option on Matt Hobbs. Love the analytics that he would bring to the program. Heck, even if he left, the program "will/should/hopefully" be in good shape and that will attract another quality candidate. But as you said, we need to be making regionals on a regular basis again. I'm sure other "bigger" programs will be coming for Hobbs but we should absolutely be making inquiries IMO.

Great article BTW on Hobbs. Did not know he had Wake Forest connections. I'm sold!!! In fact you had me at "biomechanics lab with 20 cameras"!!!

(05-27-2021 01:20 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 12:13 PM)TheTalonsOfTruth Wrote:  One coach that should ABSOLUTELY be on Karlgaard's radar is Matt Hobbes at Arkansas! Regarded my many as the best assistant in the country, a cerebral baseball mind (good fit for Rice), and leader in player development using data, he would be a great fit. The only issue is that he might be too big a fish for Rice at this point, but Karlgaard would be idiotic not to try. Heres a good article on him:https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2018/nov/29/who-matt-hobbs-former-coach-teammate-player-descri/

I think that Hallmark is the safe choice as he checks all the boxes and would certainly improve the state of Rice baseball. The other benefit of a coach like Hallmark is that with his ties to Rice, he might not trade up at the first signs of success. First we need to achieve success, but we also want someone that will stay and maintain it. It would be hard to re-build the Rice of the 2000's without a dedicated long-term coach, which an outside hire most certainly would not be when the SEC comes calling.

That being said.... we need to be making regionals, supers, and Omaha again before that is a worry.

Interesting option on Matt Hobbs. Love the analytics that he would bring to the program. Heck, even if he left, the program "will/should/hopefully" be in good shape and that will attract another quality candidate. But as you said, we need to be making regionals on a regular basis again. I'm sure other "bigger" programs will be coming for Hobbs but we should absolutely be making inquiries IMO.

Just an FYI-- we already deploy both Rapsodo and Trackman, as well as a couple other state-of-the-arts technology tools (including a 3-D simulator on opposing pitchers for hitters), and do the analyzing real time during warm ups and games.

(05-27-2021 02:24 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 01:20 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 12:13 PM)TheTalonsOfTruth Wrote:  One coach that should ABSOLUTELY be on Karlgaard's radar is Matt Hobbes at Arkansas! Regarded my many as the best assistant in the country, a cerebral baseball mind (good fit for Rice), and leader in player development using data, he would be a great fit. The only issue is that he might be too big a fish for Rice at this point, but Karlgaard would be idiotic not to try. Heres a good article on him:https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2018/nov/29/who-matt-hobbs-former-coach-teammate-player-descri/

I think that Hallmark is the safe choice as he checks all the boxes and would certainly improve the state of Rice baseball. The other benefit of a coach like Hallmark is that with his ties to Rice, he might not trade up at the first signs of success. First we need to achieve success, but we also want someone that will stay and maintain it. It would be hard to re-build the Rice of the 2000's without a dedicated long-term coach, which an outside hire most certainly would not be when the SEC comes calling.

That being said.... we need to be making regionals, supers, and Omaha again before that is a worry.

Interesting option on Matt Hobbs. Love the analytics that he would bring to the program. Heck, even if he left, the program "will/should/hopefully" be in good shape and that will attract another quality candidate. But as you said, we need to be making regionals on a regular basis again. I'm sure other "bigger" programs will be coming for Hobbs but we should absolutely be making inquiries IMO.

Just an FYI-- we already deploy both Rapsodo and Trackman, as well as a couple other state-of-the-arts technology tools (including a 3-D simulator on opposing pitchers for hitters), and do the analyzing real time during warm ups and games.

I know this but that is not even CLOSE to a full on biomechanics lab with numerous cameras etc. Love Rapsodo and Trackman (though Hawkeye a much better system) and we were about 3-5 yrs behind the curve on both of those tools. 3-D simulator you reference is WIN Reality system. FYI, can get this for Playstation and Xbox as well (for those interested) and cost is less than $200. Rice is getting there but take a visit to Wake Forest or Vandy Pitching Labs and you will see how far we have to go. Also, tools only go so far as you need someone who understands the data and how to develop players utilizing the data. Either hire that guy as head coach or as an assistant. Either way we need to embrace the technology available if we hope to compete on the field and with recruits.

I don't know if he'd be an option-and I honestly don't really know why he left/was fired (people have alluded to an HR issue in the past but I don't know the details)-but Mike Taylor has appeared to have a really positive impact on the coaching staffs that he has been on... Obviously there are other factors involved in these records, but across three schools, it can't be a coincidence. IF he's allowed to work at Rice, and we get to the point where we're considering a guy like Clay Van Hook, Mike Taylor should definitely get a look.

Last five years at Rice:

2008: 47-14
2009: 43-18
2010: 40-23
2011: 41-19
2012: 41-19

Total: 212-93 (.695)

Rice for Five Years Post-Departure:

2013: 44-20
2014: 42-20
2015: 37-22
2016: 38-24
2017: 33-31

Total: 190-117 (.618)

Two Years Before Arrival at Houston:

2012: 18-35
2013: 36-22

Total: 54-57 (.486)

Two Years at Houston:

2014: 48-18
2015: 43-20

Total: 91-38 (.705)

Houston for Two Years Post-Departure:

2016: 36-23
2017: 42-21

Total: 78-44 (.639)

Five Years Before Arrival at Baylor:

2011: 29-26
2012: 49-17
2013: 27-28
2014: 26-31
2015: 23-32

Total: 154-134 (.534)

First Five (+Covid) Years at Baylor:

2016: 24-29
2017: 34-23
2018: 37-21
2019: 35-19
2020: 10-6
2021: 31-20

Total: 171-118 (.591)

(05-27-2021 04:17 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  I don't know if he'd be an option-and I honestly don't really know why he left/was fired (people have alluded to an HR issue in the past but I don't know the details)-but Mike Taylor has appeared to have a really positive impact on the coaching staffs that he has been on... Obviously there are other factors involved in these records, but across three schools, it can't be a coincidence. IF he's allowed to work at Rice, and we get to the point where we're considering a guy like Clay Van Hook, Mike Taylor should definitely get a look.

Last five years at Rice:

2008: 47-14
2009: 43-18
2010: 40-23
2011: 41-19
2012: 41-19

Total: 212-93 (.695)

Rice for Five Years Post-Departure:

2013: 44-20
2014: 42-20
2015: 37-22
2016: 38-24
2017: 33-31

Total: 190-117 (.618)

Two Years Before Arrival at Houston:

2012: 18-35
2013: 36-22

Total: 54-57 (.486)

Two Years at Houston:

2014: 48-18
2015: 43-20

Total: 91-38 (.705)

Houston for Two Years Post-Departure:

2016: 36-23
2017: 42-21

Total: 78-44 (.639)

Five Years Before Arrival at Baylor:

2011: 29-26
2012: 49-17
2013: 27-28
2014: 26-31
2015: 23-32

Total: 154-134 (.534)

First Five (+Covid) Years at Baylor:

2016: 24-29
2017: 34-23
2018: 37-21
2019: 35-19
2020: 10-6
2021: 31-20

Total: 171-118 (.591)

No question Mike was a good coach, but there is no way in hell he's going to be hired in any capacity at Rice. It wasn't just a major HR issue; there was also a court case. If you want further info, PM me and I'll fill you in off-line.

(05-27-2021 04:31 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 04:17 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  I don't know if he'd be an option-and I honestly don't really know why he left/was fired (people have alluded to an HR issue in the past but I don't know the details)-but Mike Taylor has appeared to have a really positive impact on the coaching staffs that he has been on... Obviously there are other factors involved in these records, but across three schools, it can't be a coincidence. IF he's allowed to work at Rice, and we get to the point where we're considering a guy like Clay Van Hook, Mike Taylor should definitely get a look.

Last five years at Rice:

2008: 47-14
2009: 43-18
2010: 40-23
2011: 41-19
2012: 41-19

Total: 212-93 (.695)

Rice for Five Years Post-Departure:

2013: 44-20
2014: 42-20
2015: 37-22
2016: 38-24
2017: 33-31

Total: 190-117 (.618)

Two Years Before Arrival at Houston:

2012: 18-35
2013: 36-22

Total: 54-57 (.486)

Two Years at Houston:

2014: 48-18
2015: 43-20

Total: 91-38 (.705)

Houston for Two Years Post-Departure:

2016: 36-23
2017: 42-21

Total: 78-44 (.639)

Five Years Before Arrival at Baylor:

2011: 29-26
2012: 49-17
2013: 27-28
2014: 26-31
2015: 23-32

Total: 154-134 (.534)

First Five (+Covid) Years at Baylor:

2016: 24-29
2017: 34-23
2018: 37-21
2019: 35-19
2020: 10-6
2021: 31-20

Total: 171-118 (.591)

No question Mike was a good coach, but there is no way in hell he's going to be hired in any capacity at Rice. It wasn't just a major HR issue; there was also a court case. If you want further info, PM me and I'll fill you in off-line.

Yeah, not happening.

LOL!!

This couplet on the Conference Board:

(05-27-2021 07:28 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  

(05-27-2021 06:24 PM)ghostofclt! Wrote:  clt says rice is struggling due to keto diets

they'll be fine once they open their branch campus, Cauliflower Rice

Hallmark’s UTSA squad goes 0-2 in the conference tournament so if he’s the guy, I think we’ll know by next week.

Quite frankly, I’d be surprised if we don’t know by next week point blank. Assuming that Hallmark, Childress, and Berkman are our leading candidates.

Could be a while longer if we’re waiting on Sean Allen or Jake Gautreau.

(05-27-2021 09:55 PM)ExcitedOwl18 Wrote:  Hallmark’s UTSA squad goes 0-2 in the conference tournament ...

Two 1-run games.

6-7 vs. LaTech on Wednesday. Scored 2 in T9, but a foulout stranded the tying run at 3rd.

9-10 vs. WKU tonight. A B10 HBP, two 3-2 count walks and a sac fly sent the 'Runners home.

https://www.mlb.com/video/tyler-anderson...ey-moments

This video from yesterday's Cubs-Pirates game reminds me of the recent Rice baseball seasons for some reason. You can only guess which team on the field is Rice.

(05-28-2021 07:07 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  https://www.mlb.com/video/tyler-anderson...ey-moments

This video from yesterday's Cubs-Pirates game reminds me of the recent Rice baseball seasons for some reason. You can only guess which team on the field is Rice.

UTSA's elimination loss yesterday, even moreso. Tie game in the 9th, UTSA's pitcher hits one batter, walks another two, and surrenders the game-winning run on a sac fly.

BTW, the most ridiculous thing about that Pirates debacle-- there were two outs at the time. All the first baseman had to do was touch the bag or the batter. To have the brain freeze at the MLB level is mind blowing.

I'd bet heavy money on Sean Allen or Matt Hobbs being JK's choice.

Anyone know if JK is working with a committee, RBI Club guys etc.? Just curious what guidance he may be seeking or using if any.

Manieri retires from LSU.

So Paul Mainieri is retiring. Those LSU-Rice games back in the day are something to remember. Miss that.

Walking into a po'boy shop in NOLA and finding a wall of pictures dedicated to Wally Pontiff.

(05-28-2021 02:06 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  I'd bet heavy money on Sean Allen or Matt Hobbs being JK's choice.

If that were true why would JK have said that a replacement could very well be named within 10 days, and certainly within 3 weeks? Arkansas is almost certainly going to be in Omaha as the #1 national seed, and Texas will be a national seed and likely Omaha participant, as well.

(05-28-2021 02:12 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  Anyone know if JK is working with a committee, RBI Club guys etc.? Just curious what guidance he may be seeking or using if any.

Good question. I know he hired a firm to help identify candidates last time. Why in the world would he go to the RBI Club board. With only a couple exceptions, the biggest baseball boosters/supporters are not are the RBI Club board.

(05-28-2021 03:04 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(05-28-2021 02:12 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  Anyone know if JK is working with a committee, RBI Club guys etc.? Just curious what guidance he may be seeking or using if any.

Good question. I know he hired a firm to help identify candidates last time. Why in the world would he go to the RBI Club board. With only a couple exceptions, the biggest baseball boosters/supporters are not are the RBI Club board.

RBI was just an example should there be qualified individuals that he could consult. I have no idea again just an example. I would hope some of the boosters at least are consulted. Not necessarily for approval but for guidance.

(05-28-2021 03:04 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(05-28-2021 02:12 PM)Musicowl1965 Wrote:  Anyone know if JK is working with a committee, RBI Club guys etc.? Just curious what guidance he may be seeking or using if any.

Good question. I know he hired a firm to help identify candidates last time. Why in the world would he go to the RBI Club board. With only a couple exceptions, the biggest baseball boosters/supporters are not are the RBI Club board.

I don’t think your characterization of the RBI board level of financial commitment is accurate.