A handful of prospects picked in the 2013 MLB Draft have led their teams to the 2013 College World Series Final, showing the ballclubs who selected them that they’re not just projects—they’re winners.UCLA and Mississippi State will face off in the national title in a best-of-three series on Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 26 if needed. To reach the final, the Bruins defeated North Carolina 4-1 on Friday, and the Bulldogs beat Oregon State ...

Redshirt freshmen are the players many forget about.They are often highly recruited players who either aren't ready to play just yet or aren't needed due to said team having too much depth at the same position.Once that redshirt season is over, many end up becoming productive players. They have had an entire season to learn the playbook, work on their craft and get their body in tip-top shape. Like every year, there are plenty of ...

The 2013 College World Series is down to two teams, as the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face the UCLA Bruins in the championship round. With both clubs having taken the long road to glory, they will be turning to their stars in hopes of achieving victory on the grandest stage of college baseball.The question is, which players should we be watching for as they look to guide their team to the College World Series crown?Mississippi ...

With all of the improvements and changes that have taken place over time in basketball, the pick-and-roll remains one of the most effective offensive tactics. When executed successfully, it delivers an outstanding scoring opportunity. The most dangerous pick-and-rolls involve two players who are both scoring threats. When the defense doesn’t know which of the two offensive players is more likely to turn into a shooter, they have to play more honestly. In order to possibly ...

It may as well have been a home game for Mississippi State.For the past week, fan bases of eight different college baseball teams could be spotted all over Omaha. No one team's fans stood out as a solid majority.All of that changed Friday afternoon.As Hunter Renfroe, Wes Rea and the rest of the Bulldog baseball team did what they needed to do in order to oust the Oregon State Beavers by a score of 4-1 ...

The Mississippi State Bulldogs punched their ticket to the College World Series 2013 final with a pivotal 4-1 victory over the Oregon State Beavers. The Bulldogs had defeated the Beavers in the opening round of the World Series, 5-4, before beating Indiana twice to book their ticket to the semifinals. Because they have yet to lose in the tournament's double-elimination format, the Bulldogs weren't facing elimination. But that didn't mean winning wasn't important. They'll now have the ...

Former University of Houston running back Charles Sims will transfer to West Virginia for his senior season.Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston broke the news on Friday:In a subsequent report, Berman logs what Sims had to say about the decision, noting that Sims also considered UCLA before Thursday's official visit to Morgantown:I'm familiar with the offense and I just felt comfortable at West Virginia. I'm familiar with their schemes and what they have ...

According to Jason McIntyre of Big Lead Sports, the NCAA has opened up an investigation of North Carolina Tar Heels shooting guard P.J. Hairston. The basis for this investigation is said to be the link between Hairston and NBA agent Rodney Blackstock. UPDATE: Saturday, June 22, at 11:34 a.m. ET by Kyle VassaloThe News & Observer's Andrew Carter provides this quote from UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham:“We’ve been aware of the McLemore-Blackstock case since May 4,” ...

The 2013 College World Series is down to four teams, as the nation's elite remain in the pursuit of championship gold. While no one could have predicted the path these teams took to their current stage, their status among the world's best is unquestioned.The real question is, what factors will decide each semifinal matchup?The first of two games will see a rematch between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Oregon State Beavers. They met in the ...

Trenton Thompson is the No. 2 defensive tackle in the 2015 class, and the No. 8 recruit overall, according to 247Sports. At 6'3'' and 292 pounds as a rising junior, he should have no problem physically dominating most opponents when he suits up for Westover High School in Albany, Ga.Bleacher Report recently talked to Thompson on the phone about his recruitment, his favorites, why he could be the next Warren Sapp and much more. Bleacher Report: What's ...