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Jun 28, 2021 14:31:40 GMT -6
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Post by Possum on Jun 28, 2021 14:31:40 GMT -6
Just announced, Smartt is stepping down as Head Coach. This is interesting.
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Smartt
Jun 28, 2021 14:48:16 GMT -6
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Post by saintflorian on Jun 28, 2021 14:48:16 GMT -6
Just announced, Smartt is stepping down as Head Coach. This is interesting. “Glad” you got your wish
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Post by Trojans1andAll on Jun 28, 2021 15:23:19 GMT -6
Just announced, Smartt is stepping down as Head Coach. This is interesting. “Glad” you got your wish Yeah, it's a bummer. Troy is supposed to be the school where a head coach one game above .500 and a losing conference record can come in and have a career for life regardless of results or the inability to fix problems.
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Smartt
Jun 28, 2021 15:53:27 GMT -6
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Post by Possum on Jun 28, 2021 15:53:27 GMT -6
I didn’t want Smartt to go…
I want another head coach gone though.
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Jun 28, 2021 16:19:02 GMT -6
No person loves Troy more than No. 9. I promise you that. I thank him for the commitment to this program and university.
As far as the next one goes, I have my personal opinion of who the best person is and who the worst choice could be among the rumored pool.
I like all of the rumor potential candidates, except one. That one is a large NO.
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Post by trojanempire on Jun 28, 2021 17:20:46 GMT -6
No person loves Troy more than No. 9. I promise you that. I thank him for the commitment to this program and university. As far as the next one goes, I have my personal opinion of who the best person is and who the worst choice could be among the rumored pool. I like all of the rumor potential candidates, except one. That one is a large NO. Who are some of the rumored candidates?
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Smartt
Jun 28, 2021 18:33:19 GMT -6
Post by Mr E 205 Legion on Jun 28, 2021 18:33:19 GMT -6
No person loves Troy more than No. 9. I promise you that. I thank him for the commitment to this program and university. I TOTALLY agree! I appreciate Coach on many levels and today's news just reinforces that he always wants what is best for his Alma Mater. I would be curious to know the make up of the list of "rumored potential candidates". Does it only include existing head coaches or does it include assistant coaches who have zero head coaching experience? I am not saying that one is better than the other, just that my gut feeling is any existing head coach with knowledge of our footprint probably has a winning percentage around 55%-60%.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Jun 28, 2021 18:45:39 GMT -6
Thank you Mark Smartt for everything. A legend no doubt.
I hope Troy gets a good hire, and not the baseball version of (The HC we don’t speak of) (The HC we don’t speak of).
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Post by Pensacola Trojan on Jun 28, 2021 19:00:58 GMT -6
Coach Smartt is a stand up guy and a true Trojan. He drove 3 hrs to Pensacola on Friday to support our alumni event and had nothing but positive things to say about the program and his love for all the Troy fans. I wish nothing but the best for him.
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Jun 28, 2021 19:05:44 GMT -6
Thank you Mark Smartt for everything. A legend no doubt. I hope Troy gets a good hire, and not the baseball version of (The HC we don’t speak of) (The HC we don’t speak of). That would be this guy:
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Smartt
Jun 28, 2021 19:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by buzzlightyear on Jun 28, 2021 19:40:34 GMT -6
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Post by trojanmatt on Jun 28, 2021 20:40:19 GMT -6
You know that (The HC we don’t speak of) used to coach baseball too! Maybe he would consider switching! Just kidding! Thank you to Coach Smart for being an outstanding Trojan and for all your years of dedication! I think this is a good sign from the ADs office that does not want to accept mediocre results with tremendous talent! Letâs hope that translates over to the football program if the need arises on Sept 11
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Post by biggtroy on Jun 28, 2021 20:55:21 GMT -6
Mark is indeed well liked and a good guy who is dedicated to the school that we love. But....results still matter in most professions in life. Troy numbers are something like.... overall 168-132 (56%) Sun Belt 78-63 (55%). also as HC @ West Alabama overall 164-163 just 1 game over (50%) Gulf South Conference 51-71 (42%). We need to be aggressive in finding a dynamic leader and the best coach available to us and not get so hung up on always having to get a "Troy Guy". How 'bout we look at success first. God Bless and Go Trojans!
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Smartt
Jun 29, 2021 6:35:44 GMT -6
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Post by Possum on Jun 29, 2021 6:35:44 GMT -6
I’m hearing some messed up stuff… hope it isn’t true, cause if it is the baseball program is about to go down the toilet, quickly.
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Smartt
Jun 29, 2021 7:27:40 GMT -6
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Post by Possum on Jun 29, 2021 7:27:40 GMT -6
If what I’m hearing is true, we’re about to hire someone who has zero coaching experience, but has strong connections with Hawkins.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Jun 29, 2021 9:07:47 GMT -6
If what I’m hearing is true, we’re about to hire someone who has zero coaching experience, but has strong connections with Hawkins. Great...
I'm about over Hawkins. He's been a great Chancellor for Troy, but Troy needs new leadership now. Hawkins doesn't need to be calling the shots in the athletic department.
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Post by Mr E 205 Legion on Jun 29, 2021 9:34:18 GMT -6
If what I’m hearing is true, we’re about to hire someone who has zero coaching experience, but has strong connections with Hawkins. I HOPE your hearing is going bad! IF I am reading your mind and post correctly, NO!!! We have ridden the Troy train as far as it can go in today’s Baseball D1 with the increase in competition!! I expect us to truly conduct AND COMPLETE a nationwide search!! No more lip service that a “national search” was conducted. I personally am not crazy about current D1 Head Coaches (west of the Rockies not considered) that would be considered for Troy. NONE have a huge winning percentage. I do like the potential of getting a dark horse with a desire to succeed and win who could come and create their own program & legacy. I would anticipate a new head coach bringing in an entire new staff and way of life. This year’s Troy coaching staff, the older members have already secured new positions and the younger ones have gained their experience to take to their next position. We will SEE!
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Post by crsc on Jun 29, 2021 11:19:48 GMT -6
Please hire a real baseball coach! Not Adam Godwin!Provide the resources that he needs to succeed!,and pay him and his assistants a good salary!If we want to be D1,let's do it the right way(for all sports)!
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Smartt
Jun 29, 2021 13:55:26 GMT -6
Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Jun 29, 2021 13:55:26 GMT -6
LOL, it definitely must be Adam Godwin, since he is Hawkins' son-in-law.
At least he his minor league coaching experience.
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Post by saintflorian on Jun 29, 2021 14:07:33 GMT -6
If what I’m hearing is true, we’re about to hire someone who has zero coaching experience, but has strong connections with Hawkins. No worries, just look at it this way, it will allow you and troystet to complain non-stop about something in Trojan Athletics until football starts...
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Post by Possum on Jun 29, 2021 14:31:24 GMT -6
And it will give you something to complain about too.
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Post by Trojan By Birth on Jun 29, 2021 16:15:14 GMT -6
If what I’m hearing is true, we’re about to hire someone who has zero coaching experience, but has strong connections with Hawkins. No worries, just look at it this way, it will allow you and troystet to complain non-stop about something in Trojan Athletics until football starts... The key to success is practice.
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Smartt
Jun 29, 2021 20:27:45 GMT -6
Post by biggtroy on Jun 29, 2021 20:27:45 GMT -6
It better not be nepotism and AG.
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Smartt
Jun 29, 2021 21:50:17 GMT -6
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Jun 29, 2021 21:50:17 GMT -6
It better not be nepotism and AG. Seems like it very much is.
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Smartt
Jun 30, 2021 6:58:03 GMT -6
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Post by saintflorian on Jun 30, 2021 6:58:03 GMT -6
No worries, just look at it this way, it will allow you and troystet to complain non-stop about something in Trojan Athletics until football starts... The key to success is practice. Then those two have mastered seeing the negative of all things Troy.
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