UNC and UVA ousted - the streak continues

Both North Carolina and Virginia were knocked out of the NCAA college world series on consecutive nights. Virginia fell to Arkansas in extra innings, but this season must be looked at as a success for the Cavaliers. They won the ACC tournament, made the college world series when not that much was expected, and had a nice run in Omaha. A top six finish nationally is definitely something for them to build upon in the coming years.

North Carolina was knocked out the next night by Arizona St., who ended up beating the Heels twice to knock them out of the college world series. UNC was in control early, but then a grand slam to tie the game really took the wind out of Carolina, who fell apart down the stretch. UNC, once again, had a great year and made the college world series for the fourth straight year. However, once again, were not able to bring home a title. Carolina baseball is starting to look like the Buffalo Bills. If Mike Fox continues to bring the talent in that he has in recent years UNC will have more opportunities.

Since UNC and UVA are now out of the college world series, a remarkable statistic continues. There has not been a college world series champion from the Atlantic Coast Conference since 1955. I find that to be an unbelievable stat. Considering that the ACC is many times considered to be the best baseball conference in America and so many traditional powers (FSU, Clemson, UNC, Georgia Tech, Miami) play in this conference, it is almost unbelievable that no team since Wake Forest in 1955 has won the national championship. Maybe next year ACC.