Even Monday after the NCAA announced the Diamond Dogs would host one of 16 Regionals next week at Foley Field, the mood was generally subdued. Not that players like seniors Andy Neufeld and Tony Burchett aren't proud of their accomplishments. Credit head coach Ron Polk for keeping the Diamond Dogs on an even keel. I'm not a rah-rah guy. When we won at Kentucky, they didn't even know the Auburn score.
Baseball is a long season.
SEC teams rate high in RPI When the NCAA selection committee hands out its tournament invitations next Monday, members will take a close look at the teams' RPIs. The SEC shouldn't have to worry. But with committees, anything can happen. We've fought that battle. The general consensus among media members at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium on Wednesday is six SEC schools will be part of the 64-team field.