i would be thrilled with Beard, Pearl, Shrewsberry, or May over Woodson. i'm assuming Oates isn't realistic, but him too. i'd love to get any of them next season. i'd go in that order only because of Beard's age compared to Pearl. i'm not even a little concerned about Beard. that said, if people are truly in the know and know he'd never be hired, fine. if neither of them, i'm still just a little nervous about May because i still say you never know how someone does with the transition to the big stage. still admit i thought Archie would be great. others have assured me it is not the same, so i'd be optimistic. from what i hear i think i might be more confident in Shrews being successful. definitely put Beard and Pearl on a different level though.