Texas fans tend to be way too quick with the hook. I still recall the fans who wanted Augie gone after Texas lost two games to Stanford in 2001 in the regional after winning the first game and having the advantage to get to a super. Augie had one trip to Omaha that was a quick 2 and Q and with two losing seasons at Texas the talk was that he was washed up and needed to go. Everyone remembers the run Texas started the very next year.
Of course its not just baseball that Texas fans are quick with the hook, don't get me started about the folks who wanted Mack gone in 2003 right before Texas went on a 69-8 run over the next six years, won an NC, played for another and finished in the top five four times.
There is a reason Allen was assistant of the year last year. Yes things fell apart (somewhat as team did still make it to Omaha this year for crying out loud) but there was a lot more going on than coaching including some untimely injuries and frankly a couple of kids who just fell apart. Also, If Allen gets the blame for some things he needs to get credit for getting Tristan back into a good place at end of the year and for bringing along some young relievers who showed out in the regional and super regionals.
Look, I am a realist, and if one season becomes a trend then we need to talk about changes but pointing to this year alone as a reason to change is not right no matter how emotional you get. Stability is critical for recruiting and for program culture and right now this program has that stability. Its not time yet for a change at pitching coach. Not yet.
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Last edited: Jun 20, 2022