College World Series 2009

Cal State Fullerton - solid, very solid. Seems that CSF is always around this time of year. The Titans.

Texas - getting it done but kind of shaky at times. only team I saw that did not do the dogpile after superregional victory. could that be a sign of things to come? 33rd appearance in CWS.

UNC - probably not Fox's best of the past four which is a good reason they may finally win it. That was difficult to say coming from a ABC'er.

Arkansas - scrappy and smart. Look for lots of small ball from this SEC team.

Va. - I like this team. O'Connor just looks like he puts an outstanding product on the field. They don't beat themselves and hitting is timely. First time ever in CWS, but this team has a maturity level and took the toughest path to the CWS.

Ariz. State - very very good. Pitching outstanding. This team is loaded.

LSU - Sometimes unpredictable , but coming out of the SEC .......very strong.

So. Miss. - This year's Cinderella . fun to watch but don't expect another Fresno State this year.
Check out their coach Corky Palmer # 44 on his final hoorah (retiring at end of CWS). SM's 1st time ever in a super-regional this season, then wins it in Gainesville , and first time to CWS.

UNC's first game is vs. Ariz State. WOW.

predictions for CWS?

 

Sleeper pick - UVA

My pick to win it all - ASU

 

2009 MEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE

2009 MEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 13

Game 1 - 1 p.m. (ESPN HD)
(V) Arkansas (39-22) vs. (H) No. 2 Cal St. Fullerton (47-14)

Game 2 - 6 p.m. (ESPN HD)
(V) Virginia (48-13-1) vs. (H) No. 3 LSU (51-16)

Sunday, June 14

Game 3 - 1 p.m. (ESPN HD)
(V) No. 5 Arizona St. (49-12) vs. (H) No. 4 North Carolina (47-16)

Game 4 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
(V) Southern Miss. (40-24) vs. (H) No. 1 Texas (46-14-1)

Monday, June 15

Game 5 - 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2

Game 6 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Tuesday, June 16

Game 7 - 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4

Game 8 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

Wednesday, June 17

Game 9 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6

Thursday, June 18

Game 10 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8

Friday, June 19

Game 11 - 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 6

Game 12 - 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD)
Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 8

Saturday, June 20

Game 13 - 1 p.m. (ESPN HD) or 6 p.m. (ESPN) Game 13 will
be necessary if the winner of Game 9 also wins Game 11. If it is the only game scheduled for that day, the game will start at 6 p.m.

Game 14 - 6 p.m. (ESPN HD)
Game 14 will be necessary if the winner of Game 10 also wins Game 12.
If it is the only game scheduled for that day, the game will start at 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 21

No games scheduled

MEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FINALS

Monday, June 22

Game 1 - 6 p.m. (ESPN HD)
Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner

Tuesday, June 23

Game 2 - 6 p.m. (ESPN HD)
Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner

Wednesday, June 24

Game 3 - 6 p.m. (ESPN HD)
Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner

(if necessary)

ALL TIMES CENTRAL

 

Cal State Fullerton- great hitting team- go deep or play small ball.

 

Longhorns

These are all solid teams, but my head and heart have to go with Coach Augie Garrido and the Texas Longhorns. Coach brings that something extra to the CWS...

Overall Record: 1,668-755-8 (40 years)​

· National Titles (5) - 1979, 1984, 1995, 2002, 2005
· Super Regional Titles (5) - 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
· Regional Titles (12) - 1975, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
· Conference Titles (22) - 1974-85, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007
· Conference Tournament Titles (3) - 2002, 2003, 2008
· National Coach of the Year (6) - 1975, 1979, 1984, 1995, 2002, 2005
· Regional Coach of the Year (7) - 1975, 1979, 1984, 1995, 2002, 2004
· Conference Coach of the Year (5) - 1987 (co), 1995, 2002, 2006, 2007 (co)
· Assistant Coach Team USA - 1990​

Personally, I really just enjoy the ride and hope that everybody plays well in all categories. It's great when college baseball starts getting this much attention on a national level. So I'm rooting for everybody, but silently hoping that the Longhorns can pull out another National Title!​

On the other hand, Augie likes to say that, "Baseball is a game of the unexpected." Who knows what will happen. Good luck to everybody and the boys playing from North Carolina High Schools. You gotta love Hanover & Michael from ND.​

 

Va. coach

great story in that Brian O'Connor played in the CWS in early 90's w/ Creighton, a hometown team to Omaha.

 

Coach O'Connor was also the model for the player positioned at the top and center of the statue, "Victory," which sits immediately in front of Rosenblatt Stadium. He was a standout player at Creighton when the statue was commissioned; so, he was an obvious and convenient choice for the role. I'd think it'd be pretty exciting and meaningful for his players to stand in front of it, knowing that.

 

ND

and Brian Oconnor was asst coach to now-LSU Coach Paul Mainerie at Notre Dame.