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[South Carolina Redfish]

No grass to mow today guess I can smoke more and  enjoy a few cold glasses of brew.

[South Carolina Redfish]

@ Travellin Dave - Ya'll don't like old folks?

End of an era: Clemson fires Jack Leggett
CLEMSON – It is indeed possible for the aging legend, the stubborn competitor, the Hall of Fame coach to simultaneously be celebrated and deprecated.

I've been waiting for that....last couple of seasons have been real inconsistent, made it into the NCAA's both years but lost the first two games.  Great guy, but ya gotta win.  Of course who are they going to get that's better?  Heck, FSU showed Bowden the door...

A few good small collge coaches out there to consider, MO State, Coastal Carolina and College of Charleston.

Pretty hard to say goodbye to this:

Jack Leggett’s illustrious 22 years as Clemson’s head baseball coach has come to an end.

Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich decided Thursday to part ways with the hall of fame Leggett, who’s been at the helm of one of nation’s top-10 winningest programs since 1994.

“This decision was not an easy one,” Radakovich said. “Jack Leggett has served this institution with distinction for 24 years, the last 22 as head coach. It’s fair to say Clemson baseball has been competitive over the last few years, but our objective is success, defined by competing for ACC Championships and winning in the NCAA Tournament. I have high expectations – and I know our fans and student-athletes have great expectations – for our baseball program.”

Pitching coach Dan Pepicelli, who's been on Leggett's staff since 2010, was also fired, according to a source.

The Tigers are coming off a 32-29 record and their second consecutive season of going 0-2 in the NCAA Tournament. They’re just 1-6 in their last three regional appearances and haven’t advanced to the Super Regionals or the College World Series since 2010.

The Clemson AD instituted several stipulations for Leggett last summer in an effort to improve the program, but the 2015 squad was .500 halfway through the season and became the last team to earn an NCAA tourney at-large bid after winning eight of its last 11 games.

Combined with the fact that the program has only reached 40 wins once in the last four seasons, it wasn’t enough; Leggett’s Clemson career ends with a record of 964-480-1. He went to 21 NCAA postseasons, won 10 regionals and advanced to six College World Series since taking over for the late Bill Wilhelm in 1994.

“Jack has meant so much over the last 22 years as a head coach at Clemson that I could not do justice to his impact on our program,” Radakovich said. “His contributions as an assistant to a Hall of Fame coach in Bill Wilhelm followed by becoming a Hall of Fame Coach himself speak to his achievements. Many players have been beneficiaries of Jack’s leadership and service, and for that Clemson will always be grateful.

“Clemson Baseball is a premier brand and positioned to compete for championships in the near future. Following the great work of Coaches Wilhelm and Leggett, this is a program that will build upon a solid foundation. And I know we’re going to find the right coach to continue the tradition of excellence we all expect.”

Leggett leaves behind one of the ACC’s most notable legacies. He ranks fifth nationally among active coaches in career victories. He’s coached 33 All-Americans and 116 players who went on to be drafted (11 in the first round) or sign pro contracts. Twenty-nine of those have gone on to play in the big leagues.

His coaching tree has produced 10 active head coaches, including Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and defending champion Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin.

Clemson will be looking for just its third coach since 1957. Candidates to replace Leggett could include O’Sullivan, TCU’s Jim Schlossnagle, College of Charleston’s Monte Lee and West Virginia’s Randy Mazey, among others.

I don't see O'Sullivan leaving  FL, TCU coach would be a good catch, CofC is good and Clemson could likely increase his pay substantially  and there is nothing good in West Virginia.

[Travellin Dave]

Worst restaurant meals for 2015:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102729796

Red Lobster topped the list with its "Create Your Own Combination" dish. The combination of Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt's Favorite Shrimp, and Shrimp Linguine Alfredo, Caesar salad, French fries, and one Cheddar Bay Biscuit add up to 2,710 calories and four days' worth of sodium at 6,530 milligrams.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Worst restaurant meals for 2015:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102729796

Red Lobster topped the list with its "Create Your Own Combination" dish. The combination of Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Walt's Favorite Shrimp, and Shrimp Linguine Alfredo, Caesar salad, French fries, and one Cheddar Bay Biscuit add up to 2,710 calories and four days' worth of sodium at 6,530 milligrams.

Anything at Red Lobster besides those damn cheese biskit things could qualify for the worst ever as long as they were not competing with themselves.  Oh they are talking worst healthy, well that is an accomplishment for Red Lobster they managed to make it taste like chit and be unhealthy.   

[South Carolina Redfish]

Jeeeeezzzzz, just looked at the clock and I got almost 3 hours left, dammit!

Telework and get off early tomorrow so don't have to come down to this hell hole.

[BackyardSmoker]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

[ss2]

@ Travellin Dave - Ya'll don't like old folks?

End of an era: Clemson fires Jack Leggett
CLEMSON – It is indeed possible for the aging legend, the stubborn competitor, the Hall of Fame coach to simultaneously be celebrated and deprecated.

I've been waiting for that....last couple of seasons have been real inconsistent, made it into the NCAA's both years but lost the first two games.  Great guy, but ya gotta win.  Of course who are they going to get that's better?  Heck, FSU showed Bowden the door...

A few good small collge coaches out there to consider, MO State, Coastal Carolina and College of Charleston.

Pretty hard to say goodbye to this:

Jack Leggett’s illustrious 22 years as Clemson’s head baseball coach has come to an end.

Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich decided Thursday to part ways with the hall of fame Leggett, who’s been at the helm of one of nation’s top-10 winningest programs since 1994.

“This decision was not an easy one,” Radakovich said. “Jack Leggett has served this institution with distinction for 24 years, the last 22 as head coach. It’s fair to say Clemson baseball has been competitive over the last few years, but our objective is success, defined by competing for ACC Championships and winning in the NCAA Tournament. I have high expectations – and I know our fans and student-athletes have great expectations – for our baseball program.”

Pitching coach Dan Pepicelli, who's been on Leggett's staff since 2010, was also fired, according to a source.

The Tigers are coming off a 32-29 record and their second consecutive season of going 0-2 in the NCAA Tournament. They’re just 1-6 in their last three regional appearances and haven’t advanced to the Super Regionals or the College World Series since 2010.

The Clemson AD instituted several stipulations for Leggett last summer in an effort to improve the program, but the 2015 squad was .500 halfway through the season and became the last team to earn an NCAA tourney at-large bid after winning eight of its last 11 games.

Combined with the fact that the program has only reached 40 wins once in the last four seasons, it wasn’t enough; Leggett’s Clemson career ends with a record of 964-480-1. He went to 21 NCAA postseasons, won 10 regionals and advanced to six College World Series since taking over for the late Bill Wilhelm in 1994.

“Jack has meant so much over the last 22 years as a head coach at Clemson that I could not do justice to his impact on our program,” Radakovich said. “His contributions as an assistant to a Hall of Fame coach in Bill Wilhelm followed by becoming a Hall of Fame Coach himself speak to his achievements. Many players have been beneficiaries of Jack’s leadership and service, and for that Clemson will always be grateful.

“Clemson Baseball is a premier brand and positioned to compete for championships in the near future. Following the great work of Coaches Wilhelm and Leggett, this is a program that will build upon a solid foundation. And I know we’re going to find the right coach to continue the tradition of excellence we all expect.”

Leggett leaves behind one of the ACC’s most notable legacies. He ranks fifth nationally among active coaches in career victories. He’s coached 33 All-Americans and 116 players who went on to be drafted (11 in the first round) or sign pro contracts. Twenty-nine of those have gone on to play in the big leagues.

His coaching tree has produced 10 active head coaches, including Florida’s Kevin O’Sullivan and defending champion Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin.

Clemson will be looking for just its third coach since 1957. Candidates to replace Leggett could include O’Sullivan, TCU’s Jim Schlossnagle, College of Charleston’s Monte Lee and West Virginia’s Randy Mazey, among others.

I don't see O'Sullivan leaving  FL, TCU coach would be a good catch, CofC is good and Clemson could likely increase his pay substantially  and there is nothing good in West Virginia.

If the Orioles keep up their less than stellar performances, Buck may become available...just sayin'...

[ss2]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

didn't realize it was that late.  Hey there BS.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

Commie

[BackyardSmoker]

If the Orioles keep up their less than stellar performances, Buck may become available...just sayin'...

Shit, I'll trade you the entire Braves bullpen for a new coach. Local sports buzz word of the month... Implosion!

Hey there, Sammy. How'd that smoke treat ya last night?

[BackyardSmoker]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

Commie

Buttons have been pushed... Pot has been stirred. 

Howdy, Dave.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

Commie

Buttons have been pushed... Pot has been stirred. 

Howdy, Dave

Afternoon BS

[BackyardSmoker]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

Commie

Buttons have been pushed... Pot has been stirred. 

Howdy, Dave

Afternoon BS

You get that mud all mowed up, or still too hot?

[Bad Dad]

Good after noon Cigar Sailor's...

[South Carolina Redfish]

Buenas tardes, hermanos

Commie

Buttons have been pushed... Pot has been stirred. 

Howdy, Dave

Afternoon BS

You get that mud all mowed up, or still too hot?

Around here, are you kidding???   Mud is long gone I mowed and dust flying everywhere, can't even tell it has rained.