It's official, Paul Wyczawski named new head baseball coach at UT Tyler.

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/baseball/news/2010/june07-10.html

A better writeup linked on the UT Tyler site from the Longview Journal.

http://www.uttyler.edu/athletics/baseball/news/2010/june1-10.html

Official release on next head baseball coach at UT Tyler expected June 7.

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You wonder how much gas was left in the emotional tank for MissColl.

Linfield was fresh, at home field advantage and must have been sleeping in their own beds.

It was simply the fact that MC had no pitching left. To even question if they had any gas left in their "emotional tank" is odd. Of course they were sky high and wanted to win that game just as bad as Linfield did...

MC won three straight games by 1-run after losing its opener, and had every right to be there fighting for the regional title. I'm hoping this will get the ASC a little more respect in years to come even though UTT went 1-2.

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UTT had a rebuilding year as well. They return almost their entire team including their 94 mph closer unless he is drafted. However UTT looses its head coach.

To win 36 games in a rebuilding year was so unexpected from everyone on the staff.

We lose a big core of seniors and could lose more players if the coaching situation doesn't go as planned. Key losses are Newell, Duke and Jones in the outfield and Skeen behind the plate. We will bring back, however, the entire infield.

And on Logan Chitwood, our junior closer, he will undoubtedly leave if he is drafted. He's already said if he gets any offer, he's gone. He was awesome down the stretch after kind of a shaky start to the year and finished with a 6:1 strikeout to walk ratio.  

Got to tip your hat to Mississippi College, they got it done. You can't fall behind 9-2 and expect to win the game....although we almost stole it losing 9-8.

Unfortunately an ending to a great coaching career at UT Tyler, as Coach Vilade will end his 8-year stay with the Patriots with a loss to an ASC East rival. He ends his career an impressive 230-65 (.780) with five ASC East Titles, two ASC titles and two NCAA Appearances. Congratulations coach and good luck!!

Also, for MC, you are setup to win the whole thing now. I've got to think if Pomona wins, the Choctaws have what it takes to win two. Tyler Seamen will throw one and who knows for the other. Represent the ASC and win it all!!

Choctaws all over UT Tyler, 9-4, in the bottom of the 4th.

Three, 2-run home runs for Mississippi College already and a 2-run shot for UTT.

Huge game....winner will play Pomona for the regional title if the Sagehens win @ 7 p.m.

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Weren't we hoping to keep Linfield out of this one because of how strong their pitching staff was?

Most definitely. And the fact they're playing on their home turf fuels the fire even more to win the regional. But Chapman has the best team ERA at a 3.29, so I'm ok with them losing out. They've won this thing enough, time for someone new

Chapman down to its final 6 outs. Could they become the first #1 seed casualty?

Rain Delay....whadya know??

D.O.C. you're projection is still looking good.

Linfield 3, Chapman 0 - Top 7th ...McCulley with a two-hitter so far and 7 Ks

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Finally.....cleared my schedule to be able to listen to the LINFIELD game tonight at 7 PM in the comfort of my home.

You do realize you have to get through Chapman first, correct? Linfield 2-0 in the top 4th.

That game is live now...

Looking forward to the UTT/Miss. College outcome... 6th meeting this year between the two.

Coupled with a Pomona-Pitzer win at 7 p.m., the winner of that 3:30 p.m. game will play for a regional title on Saturday having to beat the Sagehens twice. Tough task ahead, but anticipating the challenge if it's the Patriots.

That's a given. Good coaches always land on their feet. A personal friend of mine, whether or not coach Phelps gets the job, I'll support him either way.

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I didn't see that in the article, I thought his comments were professional. Nothing wrong with a local article touting your qualifications for the job.

The article states.... "Phelps deserves the hire just on merit, but if he were not given the job, the university may regret the decision down the road. If Phelps is anywhere other than Irwin Field in February of next year, success in UT Tyler baseball could very well become a thing of the past."

It's backing the administration into a corner in a way and saying if you don't hire him you're an idiot. And that could be true, but I personally would have just declined the interview even though I knew I should have the job.

Reading it again, Stan's comments were fine. It was just a pushy story wanting to know why we haven't hired a replacement yet and that's understandable.

Too many damn walks. You can't win a game like that. ALREADY five walks and a hit-by-pitch and we're in the top of the third. Absolutely embarassing.

Top 3rd - Chapman 3, UT Tyler 1