It seems it has taken a while so far. I think Coach Stiffler was hired by Notre Dame over two weeks ago (July 12, 2022). I guess my experience with VCU and replacing coaches has been faster than this. I think when Shaka left the basketball team and was replaced by Wade and when Wade left and was replaced by Rhoades, it was quicker than this. Also, it was out of necessity that Coach Stiffler be named head coach of the baseball team very quickly when Coach Keyes unfortunately passed away in 2012. I have heard Kurt Elbin’s name mentioned. He was an assistant here a few years ago and then went to be an assistant at Va Tech. Seth Cutler-Voltz is the pitching coach. He has no head coaching experience but maybe he will get an interview. I hope they go with an insider or former VCU player or coach. I don’t want an outsider. I feel the program could lose their identity and culture with an outsider. Keyes and Stiffler put their stamp on the program since 1995 (Keyes) and 2012 (Stiffler). That’s 27 years of culture. Coach Stiffler left this program in a great spot (facilities like the locker room and indoor practice facility, two straight A10 tournament titles and NCAA Tournament appearances). The program has momentum. Recruiting has gotten very good, we had a 2nd round MLB draft pick this year. It does seem it has taken a while to hear who the next head coach will be. Ed and company may be meticulously combing through resumes, weighing their options, and doing interviews. This is a big hire for the athletic department. I feel the longer the search goes on, incoming recruits and current players may start to become complacent, however, and may transfer.