Passion powers Rendon's first year

Anthony Rendon was expecting five home runs in his freshman year at Rice, hopefully 10. He ended up with 20. Rendon's power at the plate and his passion for playing make him Baseball America's Freshman of the Year.

Early projections for Omaha in 2010

The LSU championship celebration is likely still going strong in Baton Rouge, but that doesn't mean we can't look ahead. It's never too early for 2010 College World Series projections.

Owls' Omaha hopes hinge on Berry good outing

...the LSU bats. Here's today's starting lineup. (Which reminds me, another note: Rice coach Wayne Graham's lineup card and his signature at the bottom of it is flawless. You'd be...

LSU living up to expectations … so far

...base for his 16th save. "I think they're good enough to win it," Rice coach Wayne Graham said of the Tigers' chances at the College World Series. "But when you get those eight...

05 June 2009: Rice head coach Wayne Graham signals for a new pitcher during a 12-9 victory by the LSU Tigers over the...

LSU wins as Tigers blast Rice's bullpen

Rice was leading 4-1 against LSU, but when it came time for the Owls to hand it over to their bullpen, things turned sour quickly, as LSU rallied to win 12-9 in the Baton Rouge Super Regional.

Ranaudo strikes out nine, LSU one win from World Series

Anthony Ranaudo struck out nine and allowed one earned run in 7 2-3 innings, Ryan Schimpf hit a three-run homer, and LSU beat Rice 12-9 in the opener of the Baton Rouge super regional Friday night.

Rice coach Wayne Graham, left, has a word with home plate umpire Joe Burleson in the middle of the second...

Following legend Bertman no easy task

Skip Bertman is a living legend at LSU. Paul Mainieri knew that. But he still took the head-coaching job. As the Tigers prepare to play Rice in the Baton Rouge Super Regional, neither has regrets.

Rice's fresh face hitting at a torrid pace

Anthony Rendon started hitting rocks with a stick at age 3 and hasn't stopped since. The Rice slugger is impressing all of college ball with his talent at the plate and third base -- and he's only a freshman.

Rice goes from bottom up to win regional

HOUSTON -- After a crushing defeat Saturday night placed Rice's season in jeopardy, Owls coach Wayne Graham still felt good about his team's chances to keep playing for a long time. Even...

Houston final: Preview of Rice-Kansas State

...trips to the College World Series and five in the past seven seasons. But Rice coach Wayne Graham will be reaching deep in his staff for his starting pitcher. Junior right-hander Mark Haynes...

Owls' experience carries the day against KSU

...their home ballpark. "We do have people who have been in this situation before," Rice coach Wayne Graham said. "And hopefully, that will be helpful tomorrow." Wall threw only his second complete game of...

Rogers helps keep Rice bullpen fresh for KSU

...in an otherwise dull 12-5 victory. It's not as if Pierce or Rice coach Wayne Graham were complaining, getting Rogers' first complete game in a stunning performance in his first start since...

Houston Regional: Rice-Xavier preview

HOUSTON -- Veteran Rice coach Wayne Graham is exactly where he didn't want to be heading into the third day of the...