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FROM THE DESK OF: The Road to Omaha Runs Through It.

Posted by on June 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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By: Taft Matney

Coastal Carolina, Clemson, USC. They may not be the best of friends on the field, but they certainly do work well together on a national stage.

This weekend’s NCAA baseball regional in Columbia kept the sports commentators talking, and for some reason they were amazed at the level of competition among our collegiate athletic teams. I’m not sure why, though. After all:

  • After 17 years, Coastal Carolina head coach Gary Gilmore led the Chants to 12 NCAA berths.
  • Clemson’s Jack Leggett has skippered that program for 19 years and has 18 NCAA tournament appearances and six College World Series appearances.
  • During his 16 years, Ray Tanner has taken the Gamecocks to back-to-back national championships.

Congratulations, Chanticleers. Congratulations, Tigers. Congratulations, Gamecocks.

You played well, you made your state proud, and you reminded ESPN and baseball fans everywhere that the Road to Omaha runs through South Carolina.

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