Another what if

[CagerMania]

How far does the team have to go before we have to reconsider Henderson? I’m sure shloss is a “done deal” so maybe it’s moot, but can you “not retain” an interim if he goes to the cws? What if we make it to the championship series? If we win it?

I know all three of these are extremely remote possibilities, but as a hypothetical. If we ever win a national championship, it would be in some weird situation like this.

We’d either get raked over the coals for changing coaches, or set the program back (if that’s possible after a championship) long term by keeping the interim and foregoing a program builder.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Shut up, Meg.

 

[MSUDawgFan86]

How far does the team have to go before we have to reconsider Henderson? I’m sure shloss is a “done deal” so maybe it’s moot, but can you “not retain” an interim if he goes to the cws? What if we make it to the championship series? If we win it?

I know all three of these are extremely remote possibilities, but as a hypothetical. If we ever win a national championship, it would be in some weird situation like this.

We’d either get raked over the coals for changing coaches, or set the program back (if that’s possible after a championship) long term by keeping the interim and foregoing a program builder.

I don’t give a damn if he wins the CWS. I’ll wish him well and welcome Schlossnagle. The only reason State won yesterday was bc mike Martin pulled a Henderson.

 

[tbaydog]

Give him a hecka of a Bonus Check and says for the memories!!!!!!!

 

[shotgunDawg]

How far does the team have to go before we have to reconsider Henderson? I’m sure shloss is a “done deal” so maybe it’s moot, but can you “not retain” an interim if he goes to the cws? What if we make it to the championship series? If we win it?

I know all three of these are extremely remote possibilities, but as a hypothetical. If we ever win a national championship, it would be in some weird situation like this.

We’d either get raked over the coals for changing coaches, or set the program back (if that’s possible after a championship) long term by keeping the interim and foregoing a program builder.

It won't happen but I'll actually attempt to break down this question:

There are three components to successfully running an SEC baseball program:

1. Recruiting
2. Player development/culture
3. Managing a game

If by chance MSU won the national title, it would only show Henderson's competence in 1 of the 3 areas & that is managing.
Winning the NC would not offer insight on what type of recruiter Henderson would be & what type of player development/culture he could build.

Therefore, winning the title this year, while interesting, wouldn't move the needle IMO on whether or not Henderson should be the next head coach. Too many unanswered questions

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

My hypothetical.

If Henderson wanted to really deal with the rigors of being a Head coach, he'd still be at Kentucky.

Nice guy,I like him, but in general I think this group wishes for someone with a bit more fire in them.

I'd be OK with him staying around, with our new coach, if the situation fits.

 

[patdog]

Like if or not, this is a valid question. I suspect Cohen will make it moot by announcing Schlossnagle Monday or Tuesday even if we win the regional. But it’s gonna look awfully strange if Henderson wins a national title & we just let him go.

 

[fishwater99]

So he left UK as a head coach to be our assistant? I have a bad memory.

 

[G-Dawg]

3. Managing a game

If by chance MSU won the national title, it would only show Henderson's competence in 1 of the 3 areas & that is managing.

And even that 1 of 3 is debatable. Managing pitchers this year has been a nightmare for a guy who is a pitching coach by trade.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

So he left UK as a head coach to be our assistant? I have a bad memory.

He was fired/let go. Cohen was in need after our guy left to go home (?) to Arkansas I think.

 

[HD6]

He got fired at Kentucky.

 

[fishwater99]

He didn't have a choice.

"If Henderson wanted to really deal with the rigors of being a Head coach, he'd still be at Kentucky."

 

[CagerMania]

Thanks, Gary. Where do we mail the ring?

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

I question every decision any hendo supporter ever makes in any area of their lives. Clearly your baseball knowledge is lacking. And thats fine. But please stop witg the keeping him bs. Would u rehire croom?

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

I recon I missed that part somewhere. But still...

 

[CagerMania]

Not a Henderson supporter, just think it’s an interesting hypothetical. Hopefully one we’ll get to realize. Chill out and have a beer.

 

[tatedog]

It was interesting the first 50 times it was asked. Not so much anymore.

 

[MSUDawgFan86]

It was interesting the first 50 times it was asked. Not so much anymore.

I agree. Same bunch of people that think tweeting Kendall Rogers about hosting is funny. Guess what? It’s not. It was only mildly funny the first time. Imagine how not funny it is now.