Redshirt junior left-hander Cam Bauman has pedestrian career numbers, but he was more than good enough to dominate through seven innings Saturday against the Buckeyes. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
The University of Tennessee threw big bucks at him to become defensive coordinator, but the timing wasn't right for him to make the jump because of family, coach Ryan Day and his role with perennial national power.
They got a well-pitched game and backed it up with timely hitting from who else - Kade Kern. And just like they drew it up, the Buckeyes scored an impressive home-opening win over Iowa.
Pursuant to our March 15 column, and the recent 'Reader Speaks' page that shared readers' opinions on the state of rough play in basketball - a final word before we embark upon a new season and the 'timid' play set forth for amateur baseball.
Young people and athletes aren't the only ones obsessed with others' opinions, but granting that power is a dangerous decision likely to result in more harm than good. Bruce Hooley writes for Thursday Press Pros.