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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jun 11, 2023 11:56:49 GMT -5
Boston College had two assistants leave this weekend. Apparently Ed Kahovec is being discussed as a replacement. Not sure if that’s a step up to current post but should be interesting to see if he makes move.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jun 11, 2023 12:02:19 GMT -5
A mutually good move for both HCEK and HC.
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Post by dutton09 on Jun 11, 2023 21:57:52 GMT -5
A mutually good move for both HCEK and HC. Absolutely. As a fan of HC baseball and someone who has no ill will against EK as a guy (he seems to be a stand-up individual by all reports), I'd love to see this move. |
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Post by purplehaze on Jun 12, 2023 7:32:23 GMT -5
He was noticeably absent from the coaches’ reception on Saturday at reunion weekend - probably can’t read too much into that but maybe a hint that something is happening
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Post by purplehaze on Jun 12, 2023 9:38:10 GMT -5
Wonder what's happening with the BC budget for baseball - from BC Interruption:
Boston College baseball program will be losing of its top two assistant coaches this offseason: Kevin Vance (pitching coach and recruiting coordinator) is headed to Arizona, while Tyler Holt (hitting coach) is leaving due to budgetary constraints.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jun 13, 2023 11:39:15 GMT -5
Wonder what's happening with the BC budget for baseball - from BC Interruption: Boston College baseball program will be losing of its top two assistant coaches this offseason: Kevin Vance (pitching coach and recruiting coordinator) is headed to Arizona, while Tyler Holt (hitting coach) is leaving due to budgetary constraints.Wow, that's surprising and bad, if true. BC can't shell out a bit more money to keep what I assume is a solid staff in place? Gambino must be pissed seeing millions of dollars go down the toilet with the football program, and he's losing assistants because he can't offer them a more competitive salary. |
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Post by bfoley82 on Jun 13, 2023 13:03:08 GMT -5
Wonder what's happening with the BC budget for baseball - from BC Interruption: Boston College baseball program will be losing of its top two assistant coaches this offseason: Kevin Vance (pitching coach and recruiting coordinator) is headed to Arizona, while Tyler Holt (hitting coach) is leaving due to budgetary constraints.Wow, that's surprising and bad, if true. BC can't shell out a bit more money to keep what I assume is a solid staff in place? Gambino must be pissed seeing millions of dollars go down the toilet with the football program, and he's losing assistants because he can't offer them a more competitive salary. The Holt loss is more the problem than the Vance one. Arizona is likely paying much more. |
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Post by bfoley82 on Jun 16, 2023 15:28:59 GMT -5
They just reupped Gambino
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College and head baseball coach Mike Gambino have agreed to a five-year contract extension following the Eagles’ 37-20 campaign. Gambino’s team matched the program’s best single-season record and ended the year with a trip to the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional final.
“We are excited that Mike has committed to Boston College for the foreseeable future and he has clearly earned this extension,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James. “He has developed a strong Birdball culture built on character, toughness and class and we all look forward to the continued growth and success of BC baseball under his leadership. I am confident that even greater achievements lie ahead.”
Gambino, a 1999 graduate of BC, has been at the helm of the Eagles since the 2011 season. He guided Boston College to just its second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1967 in 2016 and the program’s first Super Regional.
The 2023 Eagles returned to the postseason after recording their best ACC season since joining the league. BC was ranked for 12 consecutive weeks and peaked at a program-best No. 9 in the polls.
“Thank you to Father Leahy, Blake James and our entire university leadership,” said Gambino. “I came here to help build a program and one day get to Omaha. We are constantly making progress and working toward both, but our work is not done. With the continued support of the BC community and dedication and hard work of our players, staff and the Birdball family I believe we can take our thing to Omaha.”
Through 2022, Gambino has overseen the development of 33 MLB draft picks. The Eagles have had three first-round picks since 2015 and six players taken in the top five rounds over that stretch. Since 2018, six former BC players have earned their big league call-up.
In year six of his tenure as head coach, Gambino and the Eagles made the program’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years and were one win away from the College World Series. BC went to three ACC Championships in four years, beginning in 2016, for the first time in program history, and reached the ACC Semifinals in 2019; another first for the Eagles.
Following the success of the 2016 season, Boston College built the Harrington Athletics Village, which opened in 2018, to replace Shea Field; the longtime home of BC baseball and softball. The Eagles then moved into the Pete Frates Center, a 31,000-square foot indoor hitting facility with player lounges and locker rooms, for the 2021 season. The building was named and dedicated in honor of Pete Frates, a former BC baseball captain, director of operations and champion for ALS, who lost his battle with the disease in 2019.
Gambino, who was an All-Big East second baseman at BC, earned his degree in English and theology. He initially returned to the Heights as an assistant coach under Pete Hughes from 2005-06. Gambino’s wife Jill is an assistant field hockey coach at BC. They have two children; Sonny and Callahan.
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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jun 17, 2023 17:33:48 GMT -5
They just reupped Gambino CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College and head baseball coach Mike Gambino have agreed to a five-year contract extension following the Eagles’ 37-20 campaign. Gambino’s team matched the program’s best single-season record and ended the year with a trip to the NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional final. “We are excited that Mike has committed to Boston College for the foreseeable future and he has clearly earned this extension,” said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James. “He has developed a strong Birdball culture built on character, toughness and class and we all look forward to the continued growth and success of BC baseball under his leadership. I am confident that even greater achievements lie ahead.” Gambino, a 1999 graduate of BC, has been at the helm of the Eagles since the 2011 season. He guided Boston College to just its second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1967 in 2016 and the program’s first Super Regional. The 2023 Eagles returned to the postseason after recording their best ACC season since joining the league. BC was ranked for 12 consecutive weeks and peaked at a program-best No. 9 in the polls. “Thank you to Father Leahy, Blake James and our entire university leadership,” said Gambino. “I came here to help build a program and one day get to Omaha. We are constantly making progress and working toward both, but our work is not done. With the continued support of the BC community and dedication and hard work of our players, staff and the Birdball family I believe we can take our thing to Omaha.” Through 2022, Gambino has overseen the development of 33 MLB draft picks. The Eagles have had three first-round picks since 2015 and six players taken in the top five rounds over that stretch. Since 2018, six former BC players have earned their big league call-up. In year six of his tenure as head coach, Gambino and the Eagles made the program’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years and were one win away from the College World Series. BC went to three ACC Championships in four years, beginning in 2016, for the first time in program history, and reached the ACC Semifinals in 2019; another first for the Eagles. Following the success of the 2016 season, Boston College built the Harrington Athletics Village, which opened in 2018, to replace Shea Field; the longtime home of BC baseball and softball. The Eagles then moved into the Pete Frates Center, a 31,000-square foot indoor hitting facility with player lounges and locker rooms, for the 2021 season. The building was named and dedicated in honor of Pete Frates, a former BC baseball captain, director of operations and champion for ALS, who lost his battle with the disease in 2019. Gambino, who was an All-Big East second baseman at BC, earned his degree in English and theology. He initially returned to the Heights as an assistant coach under Pete Hughes from 2005-06. Gambino’s wife Jill is an assistant field hockey coach at BC. They have two children; Sonny and Callahan. Kahovec to follow. Just as big of a move. |
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 17, 2023 18:55:30 GMT -5
If Kit has a head coach opening for a team that won one of two Holy Cross NCAA championships, how should he approach it? I understand completely the financial squeeze HC has with 27 D-1 teams, but I have always been mildly surprised the school hasn't prioritized baseball more because of the history, the attractive ballpark and the easy on-ramp to the NCAA tournament in a six team league with an auto-bid.
The last opening had a national search that extended about six feet down the bench.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Jun 17, 2023 19:48:52 GMT -5
A NCAA baseball title from 71 years ago does absolutely squat to impress any potential candidate if Kahovec leaves.
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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jun 18, 2023 14:01:20 GMT -5
A NCAA baseball title from 71 years ago does absolutely squat to impress any potential candidate if Kahovec leaves. It means something. I agree it doesn't move the needle, but it's something that can be leveraged more than it is now. For instance, we have alumni that have won an NCAA Baseball Championship that are alive. Where are they? Could we bring those guys in the mix? |
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jun 18, 2023 14:47:41 GMT -5
A NCAA baseball title from 71 years ago does absolutely squat to impress any potential candidate if Kahovec leaves. It means something. I agree it doesn't move the needle, but it's something that can be leveraged more than it is now. For instance, we have alumni that have won an NCAA Baseball Championship that are alive. Where are they? Could we bring those guys in the mix? It means as much as our men’s basketball program winning the national championship 70 years ago. Very, very, very little. Actually, I’d say it means nothing. |
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Jun 18, 2023 16:20:19 GMT -5
A NCAA baseball title from 71 years ago does absolutely squat to impress any potential candidate if Kahovec leaves. It means something. I agree it doesn't move the needle, but it's something that can be leveraged more than it is now. For instance, we have alumni that have won an NCAA Baseball Championship that are alive. Where are they? Could we bring those guys in the mix? Sorry- but wheeling out whatever ~90 yr old guys who are still with us doesn't do a thing. |
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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jun 19, 2023 12:48:00 GMT -5
It means something. I agree it doesn't move the needle, but it's something that can be leveraged more than it is now. For instance, we have alumni that have won an NCAA Baseball Championship that are alive. Where are they? Could we bring those guys in the mix? It means as much as our men’s basketball program winning the national championship 70 years ago. Very, very, very little. Actually, I’d say it means nothing. Having a history shows what is possible. A Holy Cross Basketball program without an NCAA Championship in its past is a far less desirable job and program. |
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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jun 19, 2023 12:49:39 GMT -5
It means something. I agree it doesn't move the needle, but it's something that can be leveraged more than it is now. For instance, we have alumni that have won an NCAA Baseball Championship that are alive. Where are they? Could we bring those guys in the mix? Sorry- but wheeling out whatever ~90 yr old guys who are still with us doesn't do a thing. It doesn't mean anything to the Perry family? Embracing the history of a program can connect generations of alumni. Do you think honoring Ron Perry Sr has no effect on the baseball alumni classes around Ron Perry Jr and Matt Perry? |
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Post by longsuffering on Jun 19, 2023 16:14:39 GMT -5
Sorry- but wheeling out whatever ~90 yr old guys who are still with us doesn't do a thing. It doesn't mean anything to the Perry family? Embracing the history of a program can connect generations of alumni. Do you think honoring Ron Perry Sr has no effect on the baseball alumni classes around Ron Perry Jr and Matt Perry? The three generations of the Perry family at HC are cherished. Ron Jr would have had a real shot at either pro baseball or basketball without his knee injury. |
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Post by bfoley82 on Jul 3, 2023 10:07:14 GMT -5
Gambino was named the Penn State coach today
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Post by purplehaze on Jul 3, 2023 12:06:07 GMT -5
Like so much of college sports the baseball salaries for the good coaches in the Power 5 conferences are increasing at a rapid pace - BC is in a power conference but they’re private and likely was not willing to pay what PSU is paying Gambino
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 3, 2023 12:09:51 GMT -5
Didn't Gambino recently sign a new contract with BC? Ouch.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 3, 2023 12:10:45 GMT -5
Mike Glavine would be the logical choice for BC, right?
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Post by hcbaseballalum on Jul 3, 2023 12:31:25 GMT -5
Scott Loiseau (SNHU and former Holy Cross assistant) should be the guy.
Mike Glavine of Northeastern and Josh McDonald of UConn will be competitors.
Maybe Mudd will transfer closer to home now and head to HC.
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Post by bfoley82 on Jul 3, 2023 16:03:00 GMT -5
Scott Loiseau (SNHU and former Holy Cross assistant) should be the guy. Mike Glavine of Northeastern and Josh McDonald of UConn will be competitors. Maybe Mudd will transfer closer to home now and head to HC. Jayson King of Dayton and formerly of Franklin Pierce would be another good choice. I doubt Glavine leaves his alma mater Northeastern to move across town to a gig where money is an issue. |
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jul 3, 2023 16:06:38 GMT -5
Like so much of college sports the baseball salaries for the good coaches in the Power 5 conferences are increasing at a rapid pace - BC is in a power conference but they’re private and likely was not willing to pay what PSU is paying Gambino Penn State's 'profit' from football was $54 million in 2021-22. BC's 'profit' was $10 million. Penn State's total football revenue exceeded the total spending by BC for ALL sports, by about $12 million. |
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Post by bfoley82 on Jul 3, 2023 16:19:41 GMT -5
Like so much of college sports the baseball salaries for the good coaches in the Power 5 conferences are increasing at a rapid pace - BC is in a power conference but they’re private and likely was not willing to pay what PSU is paying Gambino Penn State's 'profit' from football was $54 million in 2021-22. BC's 'profit' was $10 million. Penn State's total football revenue exceeded the total spending by BC for ALL sports, by about $12 million. Penn State baseball has great facilities BUT has been a graveyard for wins. They have one NCAA appearance since 1976 in 2000. They have two seasons with a winning record since 2012. |
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