BB: OAC: Ohio Athletic Conference

[BobcatQB]

Brewer resigned today from Marietta.  They open tomorrow in NC.

[Dr. Acula]

Brewer resigned today from Marietta.  They open tomorrow in NC.

Whoa.  I'm trying to think of a positive reason for him to leave now, but I can't come up with any.  Feel bad for the players. 

[BobcatQB]

Brewer resigned today from Marietta.  They open tomorrow in NC.

Whoa.  I'm trying to think of a positive reason for him to leave now, but I can't come up with any.  Feel bad for the players. 

Certainly wasn't on a positive note for anyone.

[mc1983]

Full story here: https://www.mariettatimes.com/sports/2026/02/brian-brewer-out-as-marietta-college-baseball-coach/

To have (presumably) a forced resignation the night before the season starts brings to mind very serious allegations/misconduct. Hard to wrap your head around this. Feel the most for the players.

[BobcatQB]

Full story here: https://www.mariettatimes.com/sports/2026/02/brian-brewer-out-as-marietta-college-baseball-coach/

To have (presumably) a forced resignation the night before the season starts brings to mind very serious allegations/misconduct. Hard to wrap your head around this. Feel the most for the players.

I guess it depends on your definition of 'serious midconduct'.  Unfortunately, I'm told, it was a a recurring personal issue...and yes, they gave him a chance to resign.

[Dr. Acula]

Yeah, this does not sound good.  Those players go from the high of opening day eve to jarring news that their HC is done.  Absolutely stinks for the players.

I would assume whenever they start the search for a new HC the AD's first calls will be to former Pioneers.  I'm certain at least a call will be made to Deegan, but at this point he has Denison at such a high level would he leave for another D3 job even his alma mater?

[BobcatQB]

Yeah, this does not sound good.  Those players go from the high of opening day eve to jarring news that their HC is done.  Absolutely stinks for the players.

I would assume whenever they start the search for a new HC the AD's first calls will be to former Pioneers.  I'm certain at least a call will be made to Deegan, but at this point he has Denison at such a high level would he leave for another D3 job even his alma mater?

Yeah, had that discussion with some folks yesterday.  Common sense says give Coach Deegan a call and I'm sure they will.  My point was the same, he's finally figured out how to recruit at Denison and has enough momentum to keep it going.  Not easy to recruit there.

AD said they would begin their search immediately but can't imagine anything would be done until the season is over.  I would doubt current staff would be considered yet.

[Dr. Acula]

Marietta has the advantage of name brand, tradition, facilities.  But in 2026 Denison is a better job.  They're on a run of being really good for several years in a row including going to the CWS last year.  In an era of financial uncertainty for some D3 schools Denison is the opposite.  They're sitting on a $1.1B endowment.  For reference, Ott is $135M, Mount is $187M.  And, let's face it, the vast majority their overall student body is from outside OH and pulls a lot of students from affluent areas who can afford $80k/yr.  So Denison can recruit nationally.  You look at their roster and they have kids from 14 states (technically 13 states and DC).  And they have multiple kids from 10 of them.  I doubt any other school in the NCAC or OAC has that type of make up.  So while the rest of us are fighting over the same kids in Ohio, Deegan is recruiting kids from suburban Chicago and the DMV. 

[BobcatQB]

Marietta has the advantage of name brand, tradition, facilities.  But in 2026 Denison is a better job.  They're on a run of being really good for several years in a row including going to the CWS last year.  In an era of financial uncertainty for some D3 schools Denison is the opposite.  They're sitting on a $1.1B endowment.  For reference, Ott is $135M, Mount is $187M.  And, let's face it, the vast majority their overall student body is from outside OH and pulls a lot of students from affluent areas who can afford $80k/yr.  So Denison can recruit nationally.  You look at their roster and they have kids from 14 states (technically 13 states and DC).  And they have multiple kids from 10 of them.  I doubt any other school in the NCAC or OAC has that type of make up.  So while the rest of us are fighting over the same kids in Ohio, Deegan is recruiting kids from suburban Chicago and the DMV. 

Yes, that's why is more difficult there.  Kenyon is similar.  East Coast kids think $80k is a steal.

Denison is certainly in the discussion now as an elite national program.