The Golden Eagles will play Oklahoma in the first round of the Oxford regional, hosted by Ole Miss. First time in school history that USM has made three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
This doesn't bode well for USM. I have seen USM, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss play in "games that matter" 'this year, and I think USM is dangerously close to being "two and out" in this regional. Despite the midweek split with Ole Miss, the Rebels are way out of USM's league this year. I also think the Sooners' tougher conference experience will show up here. USM may win 1, but I think they'll end up 1-2 at best.
I would tend to agree. Corky Palmer did a fantastic coaching job this year considering our youth (started 6 freshmen at one time) and all of the injuries on the pitching staff. I say 1-2 in this regional but look out for us next year.
quote: Originally posted by: Waiter "This doesn't bode well for USM. I have seen USM, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss play in "games that matter" 'this year, and I think USM is dangerously close to being "two and out" in this regional. Despite the midweek split with Ole Miss, the Rebels are way out of USM's league this year. I also think the Sooners' tougher conference experience will show up here. USM may win 1, but I think they'll end up 1-2 at best."