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SPORTS: America's most unknown sports attraction
Topic Author: Jeff Jeffers
Posted: 12:16 AM Jun 25, 2008
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SPORTS: America's most unknown sports attraction

Six years ago this summer, Notre Dame qualified for the College World Series. It's a collection of the best of the best in the game. It's a rarity for a team north of the Mason-Dixon line to even get close to Omaha; so it was a really big deal. Not too many fans followed the Irish to the CWS but it was one of the best events I've ever covered.

It's basically a week-long party with a little baseball thrown in the mix. The city of Omaha goes all out for the teams and the fans as it's always played in the Nebraska city. In that World Series were future major leaguers Huston Street, Khalil Green and Matt Macri.

The rustic Rosenblatt Stadium is on its last legs as a brand new stadium will soon be the home of the CWS. But the ballpark is hosting one of the most incredible tourneys ever.

On Tuesday, Fresno State forced a third game in the best-of-three by clubbing Georgia, 19-10. Georgia had a 5-0 lead but Fresno scored six in the third, five in the fourth and four in the fifth. This CWS has been marked by great comebacks and never-say-die teams.

If you get the chance someday and gas prices aren't six bucks a gallon-head to Omaha for a great time watching future stars who play the game for the name on the front of the jersey; not the one on the back.

 

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Posted by: Slade Location: Mishawaka
And you wonder why its unknown...its out in Nebraska....population 46 people...its nowhere...put this tournament where there are a few more people....who wants to spend $1,000 in gas going to ..Where Omaha?? Get Real...Get an education!!! Move this tournament to Indianapolis and I guarantee you'll fill the stands...why would anyone except those 46 people live in Nebraska....Oh, yes unless your an Indian living on a reservation. If you count those people then there maybe more than 46 people living in Nebraska...