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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Missouri's baseball program has declined sharply over the past 2-3 years after having a really nice decade. They lost their pitching coach to TCU (And a $500k contract) right around the same time they started having really bad luck with losing guys to MLB draft/overslot bonuses (i.e. Jason Adam of the Royals).
The Tigers' facilities are really bad. There isn't much commitment to the program. The coach has been there almost 20 years and isn't a "next level" guy.
Massive upgrades are going to be needed to avoid getting their asses kicked routinely in the SEC.
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Yep.
Tiger baseball just finished up a great run where we went to the NCAA tournament in seven consecutive seasons (2003-2009) and had a few 1st round draft picks in Max Scherzer, Aaron Crow, and Kyle Gibson.
But our facilities and financial commitment significantly lags behind the elite programs, including the majority of the SEC. Also the fan support is nowhere near SEC level; I believe our attendance would be dead last in the SEC. Most have speculated that of all our athletic programs, baseball will have the biggest hill to climb to compete in the SEC.
In my opinion, we need some new blood in the program. Jamieson has done a lot for the program but it seems like it is time for a change. I'd like to see us promote a top assistant from one of the better SEC programs.