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2009 Houston preview

By
Raymond Reeves
– February 13, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Conference USA
Wes Musick

Wes Musick

After winning the Conference USA Tournament championship in 2008, the University of Houston baseball team returns in 2009 with high expectations. The Cougars return 2009 C-USA Preseason All-Conference Team selections, junior Wes Musick and sophomore Chase Dempsay, in addition to sophomore Blake Kelso, who was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team a year ago.

UH put together a thrilling comeback at the Conference Tournament that included playing its way through the losers bracket to defeat Marshall, 3-2, to take home the title and advance to the 18th NCAA Regional appearance in school history.

Joining the Cougars this season are 12 newcomers that will be looked upon to make an immediate impact. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBB 2009 Big Ten Preview: Indiana

By
Chris Webb
– February 13, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Big Ten, CBD Column

Indiana 2008 Overall record 31-30, Big Ten record 15-17

In 2009 Indiana will be celebrating its 60th anniversary of its 1949 Big Ten Championship team. Unfortunately for the Hoosier the ’49 Championship is always the school’s last. Coming off of a breakout season that caught the eye of the traditional Big Ten powers, if Indiana led by Coach Tracy Smith is to break the drought, it won’t come as a surprise. After finishing last in four consecutive seasons from 2004-2007, Indiana finished 6th in the conference, securing the last Big Ten Tournament bid. Read the rest of this entry »

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CBB 2009 Big Ten Preview: Illinois

By
Chris Webb
– February 13, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Big Ten, CBD Column

Coach Hartleb hopes to lead Illini to 2009 Big Ten Title

Coach Hartleb hopes to lead Illini to 2009 Big Ten Title

Illinois 2008 overall record: 30-23, Big Ten record 16-15

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini are coming off of a 4th place finish in the 2008 Big Ten regular season, qualifying for the Big Ten Tournament where the top six finishers play, before falling to Indiana 14-7 in the double elimination tournament.

It’s no surprise Illinois’ season ended in a high scoring game, as they finished second in the conference in batting with a .335 team average in 56 games. In fact, Illinois was quite the offensive team, finishing in the top 4 in numerous offensive categories including 3rd in runs at 405, 3rd in hits at 630, 3rd in doubles with 111, 3rd in RBI with 366, t-3rd in BB with 251, 1st in OBP at .412, 2nd in stolen bases with 101, while finishing 3rd in stolen base attempts with 133. Read the rest of this entry »

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Oliver wins Case against NCAA

By
Brian Foley
– February 12, 2009Posted in: Big 12

Andrew Oliver

Oklahoma State junior LHP Andrew Oliver won his case against the NCAA so he will be eligible for the 2009 season for the Cowboys. This is great news for Oklahoma State as Oliver is expected to be a first round pick and will be an excellent number 1 starter this season. Read the rest of this entry »

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Newspaper Recap for Feb. 12th

By
Brian Foley
– February 12, 2009Posted in: ACC, Division 3, SEC

Tommy Oravetz (Courtesy of Tallahassee Democrat)

I ran across three fantastic articles about College Baseball today. I will occasionally check in with some great newspaper articles during the season. If you have a hint feel free to email me by clicking here. Read the rest of this entry »

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Oregon State 2009 Season Preview: Pitching

By
Brian Foley
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Pac 12

Kevin Rhoderick (Courtesy of Oregon State Media Relations)

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE
If one thing can be said of the Beavers’ pitching staff this season, it is that Oregon State will have plenty of horses in the stables.

In Oregon State’s trips to Omaha, the Beavers relied heavily on their pitching staff. It was talented, mature and had a lot of different pieces that fit together nicely.

That’s what head coach Pat Casey and pitching coach Nate Yeskie envision for the 2009 staff. Read the rest of this entry »

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McNeese State Baseball Returns 20 Lettermen, Open with First 11 at Home

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Southland Conference
Taylor Freeman batted .372, hit eight home runs and drove in 52 runs to win the Cowboy triple crown in 2008.

Taylor Freeman batted .372, hit eight home runs and drove in 52 runs to win the Cowboy triple crown in 2008.

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

McNeese State’s Cowboys expect to present a much improved baseball team in 2009, particularly on the mound and in the field.

We addressed the issues that we had – pitching and defense – and I feel that we have made big strides,” said McNeese State coach Terry Burrows, a former Cowboy standout who is now in his second season.” Our offense wasn’t a question last year. We could score runs. We were just short in pitching and our fielding and I think that we have corrected that with the additions that we have made to this year’s squad.
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Stephen F Austin 2009 Preview: Outfield/DH

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Southland Conference
Senior Zach Gardner returns to man center field for the fourth straight year.

Senior Zach Gardner returns to man center field for the fourth straight year.

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Zach Gardner has been a mainstay in center field for SFA since it brought back baseball in 2006 and his maturity and leadership will be counted on even more in 2009. The senior is the only returnee from last year’s core group of outfielders that included all-conference performer Kevin Crabtree, and will try and regain his form from his sophomore year when he hit .345 and provided a spark at the top of SFA’s lineup.
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Strength through Infield adds Depth to Nicholls State

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Southland Conference

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

THIBODAUX, La. – With defense as a priority, the Colonels have depth throughout the infield. Two returners and a wealth of newcomers give Nicholls options at all four positions.
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Oklahoma Baseball Holds 2009 Media Day

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Big 12

NORMAN, Okla. –The University of Oklahoma baseball team held its annual media day on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at L. Dale Mitchell Park.

OU head coach Sunny Golloway addressed members of the media and discussed the 2009 season, potential starters, the OU newcomers and the new additions to L. Dale Mitchell Park.
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Oklahoma State Baseball Previews The Upcoming Season

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Big 12
Frank Anderson is entering his sixth season as the Cowboys head coach.-Courtesy: okstate.com

Frank Anderson is entering his sixth season as the Cowboys' head coach.-Courtesy: okstate.com

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

Oklahoma State head coach Frank Anderson and several members of the Cowboy baseball team met with the media Wednesday to discuss the 2009 season. OSU opens the season Feb. 20 against BYU in Stillwater.

OSU head coach Frank Anderson
On this season’s team
“If you can’t get excited this time of year, you’ve got some problems. We’re excited about our club. We’ve got some good players coming back and have a lot of young kids that look to be pretty good players. We just need to play. I don’t know that you ever feel comfortable coming out of your practices, but we need to go out there and play and be able to make some adjustments after we play those games.”
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Southeastern Louisiana Looking at the Outfield

By
Donald J. Boyles
– February 12, 2009Posted in: 2009 Season Preview, Southland Conference
Cass Hargis will look to return to the form that made him a Freshman All-American in 2008

Cass Hargis will look to return to the form that made him a Freshman All-American in 2008

FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE

HAMMOND – One week out from the season opener, the Southeastern Louisiana University baseball coaching staff has a dilemma on its hands. With only three outfield spots and a fourth place in the lineup for a designated hitter, head coach Jay Artigues and his staff need to find a way to work at least seven outfield bats into the lineup. However, with one of the more potent outfield crews in the Southland Conference being the expected end result of any combination, the Lion coaches believe its a good problem to have.
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