I wouldn't say Gwynn exactly face planted. He had a .500 record (exactly .500) over 12 seasons, and won one regular season and two tournament championships (his last two years, so arguably on an upswing until his death) and made three NCAA regional appearances.

(06-11-2021 08:37 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(06-10-2021 08:06 PM)grol Wrote:  Antonio Cruz

I like this hire, and the thing I like best about it is the statement by Antonio that he "bleeds Owl blue".

At least he didn't say he bleeds navy and white!

(Backstory: several years ago I saw a shirt at one of the on-campus stores that said "I bleed navy and white". My subsequent forehead slap could be heard across campus.)

(06-11-2021 08:49 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  But, I wil be convinced with results.

Yes, and only results will do, as is the case in every sport. The bottom line is... the bottom line. But I am optimistic that this might work, for a variety of reasons.

I, like most it seems, am happy to see this. And I hope it turns out to be a home run. I'll go to a few games in the spring for the first time in a couple of years. Just beat SHSU so my brother-in-law gets off my back.

(06-10-2021 02:22 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  Walt Greenberg. But he declined.

Well played good sir. Walt's analytics and knowledge of the game certainly would be valuable on a staff

(06-10-2021 06:21 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Now, if they can just hire a former Rice football receiver as Head Coach and maybe get a former kicker on his staff, we'd be cookin' again!

I think the kicker would do better in the front office, behind the scenes where kickers belong.

(06-11-2021 10:59 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-10-2021 02:22 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  Walt Greenberg. But he declined.

Well played good sir. Walt's analytics and knowledge of the game certainly would be valuable on a staff

(06-10-2021 06:21 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Now, if they can just hire a former Rice football receiver as Head Coach and maybe get a former kicker on his staff, we'd be cookin' again!

I think the kicker would do better in the front office, behind the scenes where kickers belong.

So you throwing your hat in the ring to replace JK?

(06-11-2021 11:04 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 10:59 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-10-2021 02:22 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  Walt Greenberg. But he declined.

Well played good sir. Walt's analytics and knowledge of the game certainly would be valuable on a staff

(06-10-2021 06:21 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Now, if they can just hire a former Rice football receiver as Head Coach and maybe get a former kicker on his staff, we'd be cookin' again!

I think the kicker would do better in the front office, behind the scenes where kickers belong.

So you throwing your hat in the ring to replace JK?

On a staff, not at the head. I speak my mind too much (as everyone on here knows)

(06-11-2021 11:21 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 11:04 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 10:59 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-10-2021 02:22 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  Walt Greenberg. But he declined.

Well played good sir. Walt's analytics and knowledge of the game certainly would be valuable on a staff

(06-10-2021 06:21 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Now, if they can just hire a former Rice football receiver as Head Coach and maybe get a former kicker on his staff, we'd be cookin' again!

I think the kicker would do better in the front office, behind the scenes where kickers belong.

So you throwing your hat in the ring to replace JK?

On a staff, not at the head. I speak my mind too much (as everyone on here knows)

Sounds like exactly what is needed - somebody who will not accept the status quo! Hambone for AD!

And bring that holder friend of yours back as well!

(06-11-2021 11:34 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 11:21 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 11:04 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(06-11-2021 10:59 AM)Hambone10 Wrote:  

(06-10-2021 02:22 PM)RiceFootball2K5 Wrote:  Walt Greenberg. But he declined.

Well played good sir. Walt's analytics and knowledge of the game certainly would be valuable on a staff

(06-10-2021 06:21 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Now, if they can just hire a former Rice football receiver as Head Coach and maybe get a former kicker on his staff, we'd be cookin' again!

I think the kicker would do better in the front office, behind the scenes where kickers belong.

So you throwing your hat in the ring to replace JK?

On a staff, not at the head. I speak my mind too much (as everyone on here knows)

Sounds like exactly what is needed - somebody who will not accept the status quo! Hambone for AD!

And bring that holder friend of yours back as well!

I would support both those moves.

(06-09-2021 09:02 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-09-2021 08:17 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  I would expect that the decision on Janish will depend a lot on whether they have a prior relationship, and what kind. I would expect Jose, Sr., to have a lot of input as far as staff decisions.

I think he needs an experienced recruiter with heavy duty Texas ties and an experienced, successful pitching coach.

Agreed, which is precisely why I said Paul J. doesn't provide anything that Jose needs in his two assistant coaches. It was not meant to be a knock on Paul and his coaching abilities.

Any names you’d like to see? I think Eric Weaver the pitching coach at San Jac since 2014 ought to be on the list.

Just got this e-mail...

Quote:As a supporter of Rice Baseball, the RBI Club wants to invite you back to campus on Tuesday, June 15th at 6PM CST to watch Jose Cruz Jr. give his first press conference as the 22nd head coach of our storied program. A reception to be held at The Roost for all attendees will immediately follow the press conference. Please RSVP for the press conference and reception via the link below by Monday, June 14th @ 12 PM CST.

Unfortunately, i can't justify coming down for this one event. I'd hope they do a live stream of it for those of us who cannot attend.

Edit: Mike Melendez has responded by saying that the presser will be live streamed with the info going out on Monday.

The Doerr Institute comments on the Cruz hiring, and includes a video of his leadership talk...

https://twitter.com/Doerrinstitute/statu...4261012484

(06-11-2021 05:16 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Just got this e-mail...

Quote:As a supporter of Rice Baseball, the RBI Club wants to invite you back to campus on Tuesday, June 15th at 6PM CST to watch Jose Cruz Jr. give his first press conference as the 22nd head coach of our storied program. A reception to be held at The Roost for all attendees will immediately follow the press conference. Please RSVP for the press conference and reception via the link below by Monday, June 14th @ 12 PM CST.

Unfortunately, i can't justify coming down for this one event. I'd hope they do a live stream of it for those of us who cannot attend.

Edit: Mike Melendez has responded by saying that the presser will be live streamed with the info going out on Monday.

I hope Cruz hits it out of the park. It is a great way to capture/keep our momentum with this hire. Will the Houston Chronicle send someone to cover this?

Mark Berman interviewed Cheito on his arrival in Houston...

https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/stat...5693790212

https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/stat...4003495938

(06-11-2021 05:16 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  Just got this e-mail...

Quote:As a supporter of Rice Baseball, the RBI Club wants to invite you back to campus on Tuesday, June 15th at 6PM CST to watch Jose Cruz Jr. give his first press conference as the 22nd head coach of our storied program. A reception to be held at The Roost for all attendees will immediately follow the press conference. Please RSVP for the press conference and reception via the link below by Monday, June 14th @ 12 PM CST.

Unfortunately, i can't justify coming down for this one event. I'd hope they do a live stream of it for those of us who cannot attend.

Edit: Mike Melendez has responded by saying that the presser will be live streamed with the info going out on Monday.

Is the live stream available to the public? If so, can someone post the link?

(06-14-2021 11:20 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  Is the live stream available to the public? If so, can someone post the link?

Now scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00...

(06-14-2021 12:04 PM)grol Wrote:  

(06-14-2021 11:20 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  Is the live stream available to the public? If so, can someone post the link?

Now scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00...

It was always scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00pm. Melendez just texted saying live stream link would be provided tomorrow. I'm assuming it will be for anyone to access.

I have pretty much given up on Rice athletics (and the school too for that matter). However, hiring Cruz will probably get me to come to some games again. I’m c/o 97 so he was the man when I was a student watching games at Cameron Field. I really wanted us to hire Berkman but this is just as great. Congratulations to Cheito and hopefully he can restore Rice to its former glory.

(06-14-2021 04:09 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(06-14-2021 12:04 PM)grol Wrote:  

(06-14-2021 11:20 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  Is the live stream available to the public? If so, can someone post the link?

Now scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00...

It was always scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00pm. Melendez just texted saying live stream link would be provided tomorrow. I'm assuming it will be for anyone to access.

Here's the link to Cheito's press conference live stream...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7HIEhkrV9Y

...it will be posted on social media and at riceowls.com tomorrow.

Kirk Saarloos expected to be named TCU's new head coach this afternoon.