Ohio State needs to improve in many ways to be an NCAA Tournament team again. Former Centerville star Gabe Cupps (above) is one of the transfers Jake Diebler is depending on in a program looking for players that can impact winning in many ways.

One big inning and the persisting issue of a mistake here, a free base there.  Minnesota takes advantage to win the series opener at Bill Davis, 10-5.

Like a Bill Murray movie, the Buckeyes lose late for the second day in a row, despite a career-day by Tyler Pettorini (above).  USC swept the series with a ninth inning comeback Sunday, 10-9.

After a three-run home run by Trey Lipsey staked them to a late 9-7 lead on Saturday afternoon, the Buckeyes struggled with prosperity, allowing Southern Cal nine runs in their final two bats and a 12-9 win to take the weekend series.

Upsetting...Matt Patricia brings NFL ideas to the college game, which means more roles for more players, new positions for some and an overall commitment to doing what’s best for the team. All-American Caleb Downs (above, #2, in the Rose Bowl) Jeff Gilbert writes from Ohio State's spring football workouts......