I admit, I sort of went underground over the past three evenings...not even checking my e-mail, nor my favorite websites. The College World Series came down to two unbeaten teams, LSU and University of Texas, which, in a double elimination situation meant that if these teams split the first two games, a final third game would determine the champion. It turned out to be a very thrilling 3-game series. LSU made an improbable comeback to win the first game. Texas had an unbelievable pitcher in the second game, and took that one. The third game went back and forth for a while, until LSU started taking command in the latter innings, finally winning the game convincingly at the end. I had a lot of fun watching all three games. LSU's Coach Paul Mainieri has been to the College World Series three times, once with Notre Dame while coaching there, and twice with LSU (2008 and 2009). Tonight, he could finally say that he reached the pinnacle with a very special team. The shots of his family crying with joy, and him hugging his father on the field were very touching following the game. Great going, Tigers!!!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
LSU Tigers...College World Series Champions!
I admit, I sort of went underground over the past three evenings...not even checking my e-mail, nor my favorite websites. The College World Series came down to two unbeaten teams, LSU and University of Texas, which, in a double elimination situation meant that if these teams split the first two games, a final third game would determine the champion. It turned out to be a very thrilling 3-game series. LSU made an improbable comeback to win the first game. Texas had an unbelievable pitcher in the second game, and took that one. The third game went back and forth for a while, until LSU started taking command in the latter innings, finally winning the game convincingly at the end. I had a lot of fun watching all three games. LSU's Coach Paul Mainieri has been to the College World Series three times, once with Notre Dame while coaching there, and twice with LSU (2008 and 2009). Tonight, he could finally say that he reached the pinnacle with a very special team. The shots of his family crying with joy, and him hugging his father on the field were very touching following the game. Great going, Tigers!!!
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Wow, that really does sound exciting! I didn't even know there was a college World Series or that LSU had such a good team! Go Tigers!
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