Vanderbilt will meet Michigan Monday for the first game in the Collge Baseball World Series by virtue of their win over the Lousiville Cardinals this evening. (3-2)
Watched the last couple of innings of the Louisville/Vandy game it was a good one. Vanderbilt has really built a great program. 3 straight CWS Finals
Vandy used more arms than Michigan getting to the final. Vandy is more polished than Michigan, but I really like Michigan's athletes.
In an earlier post, I mentioned how impressed I was with Michigan's defense, execution of fundamentals, and intelligence at the plate. Guess what? Read the article below to see the coaching tree connection and very close personal friendship between the two head coaches in the championship round. Maybe some of you knew about it. I just learned through this article: Michigan, Vanderbilt and College World Series family reunion nobody saw coming
Sid, I was aware that he was an assistant to Corbin, but never had all of the details. A heartwarming story, Thanks for sharing.
Michigan wins. Even though it's Michigan, I can't help but love this team. They play nearly identical baseball to the style that I coach and recruit. I absolutely live for pitching, speed, defense and gap power hitting that will drop a bunt on you at any time.
I did not see the whole game. Michigan was up 4-2 in the fourth inning and it was almost 11:00. How long was that game, no mention of time in accounts that I have read this morning?
Quite a run by UM just to get here and now 1 win away from the CWS championship. Hard to call UM a Cinderella team, but if they win ...
I'm pulling for Bob and his Wolverweasles! As Corey said, they actually play ball. And... it's nice to have some new blood get there.
This is just heart wrenching, I remember when this happened. How Vanderbilt rose from the depths of grief to the College World Series
Wow, a terrible situation for any parent. Kudos to Coach Corbin and the Commodores to make sure the Everetts would be in attendance. Thanks for sharing that one Corey!
Another good game to watch. Vandy had excellent pitching and that seemed to be the difference in game two. One more game to decide the winner of this year's College Baseball Champion.
I hope everyone checked out the game tonight. I've been talking up Rocker and once again he showed to be absolutely dominant. He's a freshman who looks like a man among boys. Considering the talent level on the field, that's saying something. If you missed the game, Vandy was dandy and we have a winner take all game 3 tomorrow night. @Don Ballard you're welcome!
Tons of rain going as I type this. Storm headed to Omaha. Should be done by 1100, then the sun's out. I'm sure the ground crews got this. Wanted to go tonite, but golf league beckons me. BIG10 winning this can only lead to positive recruiting in the future. Our new coach has SEC ties. GO BLUE!!