Fall Report: Samford

Fall Report Mark Etheridge - December 13, 2021

Tony David waited his turn. And waited. And waited. Then he waited some more.

The informal coach-in-waiting at Samford was beginning to think the waiting part of that title was permanent. Then David’s patience was rewarded at the close of last season – one that ended in the Starkville Regional. Samford head coach Casey Dunn moved a few blocks in Birmingham over to UAB. As soon as Dunn’s move was official, minutes later Samford promoted David.

David, who came to Samford in 2005, recalled his move this way: “We made the decision a couple of times to stay thinking this position[…]