Who Replaces Gene?

[Ricardo del Rio]

Thanks goodness. Coach Hill is starting to really grow on K-State's fan base.

Remember that time you guys pulled the wicked joke on Gene to get back at him for the OU thing.

You know you said you fired him........ but really hadn't put in the paperwork and were just going to let him stew for a week or two. Then you can hire him back for a better contract and have a Gene Reunion Game next year!!!!!!!!!

Its brilliant!!!!!!! :adoration:

Anybody can be a moron.

[1972Shocker]

I don't think the new coach will be a former shocker player, ades wants a clean break from Gene, he will go with outside guy.

I think it will be. Kevin Hooper seems to be the guy gaining the most support. Bob Lutz is hot on Hooper. Not that Lutz's opinion menas anymore than anyone else but he is a notorious frontrunner. Whether or not he has picked up any rumors or not who knows.

Ben Thomas, from Shocker pitcher was also on Sports Daily this week and could not say enough good things about Hooper.

According to Eagle: This week, Wichita Wingnuts manager Kevin Hooper, a former Shocker, made his long-rumored interest in the job public. He has the backing of Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, who contacted Sexton.

I can't imagine a stronger recommendation tha Jim Leyland.

[DaShox]

Please classify Hooper's coaching style of play. Is it aggressive 1988-1996 Shocker baseball?


Post Gary Ward, I remember when Tom Holliday and Frank Anderson took over the helm for the Pukes and I nearly puked.

[1972Shocker]

I've seen several people comment that Kevin Hooper has thrown his hat in the ring, but I can't find any video or report on it. If someone has a link and could post it that would be great.

This week, Wichita Wingnuts manager Kevin Hooper, a former Shocker, made his long-rumored interest in the job public. He has the backing of Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, who contacted Sexton.

Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2013/06/07/283...#storylink=cpy

[1972Shocker]

Please classify Hooper's coaching style of play.

I would classify Hooper's style and personality as doing whatever it takes to win with what you have and play with a love of the game.

[jcdshocker]

I sure wish we could hear about some people interested in the position. I've seen several people comment that Kevin Hooper has thrown his hat in the ring, but I can't find any video or report on it. If someone has a link and could post it that would be great.

Regarding Kevin, I am starting to get to "that place" where I am going to start supporting his hire. I've been doing some research and it seems apparent he is a managerial talent that is in high demand. I have questions about his ability to recruit high school kids which I think are legitimate but the more I learn the more I like.

Would he be able to win at WSU? Of course...will he? I have no idea. But I believe this:

It's obvious he wants the job. He's turned down multiple opportunities to get into the minors and people want him. They recognize his talent and that's more than good enough for me.

He's been successful for the 'Nuts with few resources....I'd like to see what he can do with a bunch of resources.

He's extremely likely to see this as a destination job. Anyone that stays with the unaffiliated Wingnuts for 5 seasons isn't a jumper. He's waiting for this job, and no other.

Hoop brings to the table many of the qualities I believe the average WSU fan cherishes. He's a tireless worker. He loves WSU and Wichita. He's a family man. He believes in discipline and will not accept nonsense. His teams play hard and he has very high expectations. From all accounts he can sell ketchup Popsicles to women in white gloves.

He will restore honor and expectations with accountability to WSU Baseball. His moral character is unchallenged.

Some people are born winners...others are made. I'm not sure which way it is with Kevin, but I know he's a winner.

But even if he wasn't, he'll get kids to do the right thing, play hard, be accountable, he'll bust his butt for WSU and he'll create an environment that I will be proud to support. He'll do what's right. Yes, I want WSU to win, but all the other things I really care about he'll do, and that's good enough for me.

I think his players will run through walls for Hoop....I'd love to have a chance to as a supporter.

I am coming to the conclusion that Hooper may in deed be the guy. You know if you play for Hooper it is 110% effort or you don't play. Get a hitting coach and the staff would be set.

[shox1989]

If they want to go former Shocker and minor league coaching experience route, then PJ Forbes seems like a better choice than Hooper. He was also a hard nosed player that gave 110% (of course that also describes Jim Thomas) but has more coaching experience.

[WuDrWu]

Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2013/06/07/283...#storylink=cpy

I read that earlier. But the article just says that "Hooper made his long-rumored interest in the job public" and I wanted to see a Hooper quote. That sentence just seemed to be ambiguous, at best.

In what way did he make it public?

Reporter: "Coach Hooper, the Nuts played well tonight. How do feel about the team now?"
Hooper: "Does anyone have any questions about the opening at WSU? I can't wait to speak with Dr. Sexton because I am the man for the job!"

Just curious.

[TheReal3G]

Dan Heefner - Dallas Baptist. Take it to the bank.

[Amoniker]

Remember!!

When Gene was at the top of his game Love for the program didnt keep him from getting in his car WITH his coaches and goinng to OU to take a "better Job". Where was his devotion to his program. I was at the Battery Club meeting when he came back. He returned because OU lied to him not because he loved WSU and "his boys".

[pogo]

When Gene was at the top of his game Love for the program didnt keep him from getting in his car WITH his coaches and goinng to OU to take a "better Job". Where was his devotion to his program. I was at the Battery Club meeting when he came back. He returned because OU lied to him not because he loved WSU and "his boys".

The way I heard it went down was that after the press conference they were talking about the situation about being over the scholarship limit and If I'm not mistaken wanted to take one or two of the players on his team with him which left him no room at all. He asked one of the associate AD's what they were going to do about it and the AAD gave GS a flippant answer "Well now your the head coach that sounds like your problem". Wrong answer even if he was just screwing with GS but he loaded up and came back to doo dah.

[Quick Pitch]

Kevin Hooper will either be the next head coach or at least on the coaching staff. Guaranteed. You heard it here first.

[Shox21]

Wonder if these guys that "guarantee" something or make the statement about "take it to the bank" are investment brokers? If so, contact me. I could use some sure money. I love positive people that have great insight into what others (whom we don't know if they have any contact with) are thinking and doing.

[1979Shocker]

If a head coach is chosen outside of the Wichita State family tree, he won't be adding Hooper to the staff.

[Quick Pitch]

Shox21, buy physical gold and silver (silver is the best value now). Do not buy stocks. The stock market is a huge bubble right now created by Obummer and the fed printing $85 billion a month. That bubble will burst when they stop printing.
If you have an ounce of silver to bet on the next coach at WSU, put your money on Hooper.