Ole Miss' head coach decided long ago that he didn't want his sons playing college ball under him, so put away those #FireBianco hashtags and settle down. Drew, 21, is a juniorinfielder and outfielder at LSU. It was something he was always cautious of though, raising his family on a baseball field. His knack for the game is something Mike cant even explain fully. He was the starting catcher and team captain for the 1989 team that placed third at the College World Series. Love of the game For Mike it's been a lifetime. Gunnar Hoglund became the third Rebel pitcher coached by Bianco selected in the first round, earning the No. Right-hander Lance Lynn (St. Louis), shortstop Zack Cozart (Cincinnati) and left-hander Drew Pomeranz (Colorado) became the next crop of player to make their Major League debuts, getting the call to the big leagues in 2011. The country superstar previously revealed that she is a homebody who "gets nervous" in group settings, despite being a multi-award-winning singer who has . Once sitting at 7-14 in the SEC and left for dead by fans and media across the country, Biancos Rebels responded with one of the most miraculous turnarounds in college baseball history to not only right the ship, but finish on top. Prior to the 2016 season, the Rebels added a new HD video board to the outfield that measures 30x48 in size to enhance the game day experience. Its Tuesday night now and Oxford just finished adding another game to the win column. The Rebels closed out the year with a trip to the NCAA Regional in New Orleans as the No. Its a Sunday afternoon, with 80 degree sunshine and the perfect amount of breeze floating across the park, and the Biancos are at the diamond to watch Mike, Camies husband, Rons son and the father of Michael, Ben, Drew, Sam and Catherine, coach the Ole Miss Rebels. That is a no-win situation for the Bianco family. Thankfully it didnt get to that.. With three brothers on one team the competition never stops. 2 Alabama. Award-Winning Rebels Currently, all City fields/facilities are closed until 12/31/2020, at which time the City will re-evaluate based on the phases and the Governor. Dadwould definitely play catch with Mike,Ben, Drew and Sam, but if any of the boys became good enough to play college baseball, it would not be at Ole Miss. 0:49. For the first time in program history, the Rebels finished No. He was the starting catcher and team captain for the Tigers' 1989 team that finished third at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Scott Bittle brought home the program's third Ferriss Award as the state of Mississippi's top collegiate player and also earned First Team All-America honors. A trio of Rebels collected Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America accolades in pitchers Brady Feigl, James McArthur and Andy Pagnozzi. To make things even more difficult, Ole Miss was faced with the nations toughest schedule all season long. The talented youth made an immediate impact on the diamond as three freshmen found themselves in the everyday lineup, while five more saw action on the mound. Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button . The biggest misconception may be that neither Mike nor the boys could handle the pressure of being part of the same team. Maybe it was the trips he took with his sons to their favorite Major League ballparks, or the time they all watched as the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. Coach Mike Bianco's Tweets. Even at the College World Series, the Rebels couldnt be cooled down as Ole Miss defeated Auburn and took down Arkansas twice to advance to the championship series against Oklahoma. Ole Miss won the game, 8-5, Drew nearly had a chance late in the game, as he came to the on-deck circle. Placement; Recruitment; Roster; Alumni; Are you alumni of this team? Pinch-hitting with LSU up 7-3 at Alex Box Stadium, Bianco homered on the first pitch and flipped the bat. Like, holy cow. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I think thats what college is all about. Ryan Rolison joined Pomeranz as a first-round selection in 2018 when he was taken 22nd overall by the Colorado Rockies. Omaha Experience The Rebels became one of only two schools to have hosted an NCAA Regional each of the previous four years and one of only four schools to have advanced to Super Regional play three-straight years. Ole Miss opened the season with the best start to a year in program history, coming in at 17-1, as well as 20-2 at just before the halfway point. 17 ECUs Keith LeClair Classic. The Tigers look to continue their hot start with what would be a big road win on Tuesday night. Today's first pitch thrown by Ron Bianco and caught by his son, @CoachMikeBianco! It turns out that Ron Bianco played college baseball at the University of Delaware in the early 1960's. Carrie's son turned eight on February 26. One of the best years to date offensively made Ole Miss one of the most feared teams by opposing pitchers, and rightfully so. He sees things out on the field that people just dont see, Mike said. Power hitting was the Cowboys' trademark under Bianco, as they hit 212 home runs in his three seasons, including a school-record 81 in 1999. Under Bianco, the boys in Red, White and Blue earned the Bronze Medal at Honkbalweek in Haarlem, Netherlands. That's the way you need to think about it,' " Bianco said. Those wins are the most in Rebel baseball history and rank third all-time among coaches in the SEC. During the 2021 campaign, Doug Nikhazy became the programs fourth two-time All-American and its third unanimous All-American. I am a . Head won it in 2004, followed by Brian Pettway in 2005, Scott Bittle in 2008, Pomeranz in 2010 and Auston Bousfield in 2014. Take Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, for example. The 2018 campaign brought one of Biancos best seasons to date. The excellence on the field has not gone unnoticed over the past 22seasons under Bianco. 1 ranked recruiting class in the history of Ole Miss Athletics. The trio also pulled in Freshman All-America honors, marking the first time the Rebels earned the honor for three players in the same season. While the Cougars faced down University of the Incarnate Word in the. This caused a stir on social media. Prior to the 2017 campaign, the Rebels brought in the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, the first No. 2 Louisville and a road win over eventual national champion Coastal Carolina. The Ole Miss coach spoke after the game about the significance of being there for Drews ceremony. The Chargers are on pace to win their third-straight region title and contend for another 5A state championship. "No doubt about it," even Johnson said before the 2022 season. His father, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, said his son showed a lot of maturity making the decision. Its gotta be their love, Bianco said. Braxton Lee earned MLB Reb when he earned a spot on the 2018 Opening Day roster for the Miami Marlins. The 39 wins were then one shy of the school record for a single season, while the 17 conference wins tied the school record at the time. Since then, Bianco has become the winningestcoachin program history, led the Rebels to the only national championship in program history and established Ole Miss as one of the premier programs in college baseball. Ole Miss made a spectacular run and nearly won it second straight SEC Tournament, falling one out short in a walk-off defeat to eventual NCAA Champion Vanderbilt. A former alum and two-year starter for the Tigers, the Rebels coach met with LSU athletic director Scott Woodward before ultimately electing to remain with Ole Miss. When Drew played the Rebels for the first time, it was May 3, 2019 his dad's 52nd birthday. The SECs First-Year Academic Honor Roll has included 93Bianco-coached Rebels, while 251student-athletes have been selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. Ole Miss also continued the trend of sending Rebels to the pros with six players selected in the 2011 MLB Draft. He did not get in until the eighth inning, but he made a dramatic entrance. In the NCAA Super Regional, the Rebels traveled to face top-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette and rallied after losing the first game to claim the NCAA Super Regional with wins in game two and three to secure the program's berth in the College World Series. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. College World Series Most Outstanding Player Dylan DeLuciawas named a Third Team All-American by Baseball America, while three-time Rebel captain Tim Elkolanded on the NCBWA's Third Team All-America squad. A team that was highly-regarded as one of the favorites to reach the College World Series this summer, a feat done only once in. Yeah man, he's really going off the reservation there, huh? The excitement on the field has spilled over into the stands, where Ole Miss baseball fans have taken notice and shown their appreciation. While the Cougars faced down University of the Incarnate Word in the 2023 Kleberg Bank College Classic, Bianco made a diving catch over the fence at the top of the sixth inning and miraculously caught the ball for an out. But its a safe bet that Drew Bianco will get plenty of support from Rebel fans. But the latest reminder, the one that came this week in the announcement that his son, Drew, has signed to play baseball at Ole Miss rival LSU, says a lot about Mike Bianco and family. Ole Miss has ranked among the nations top 25 attendance leaders in all of Biancos 22 seasons. 1993-97:Assistant Coach, LSU The Rebels also won the SEC West crown in 2018, becoming just the second in program history to win both a divisional and tournament title in the same season. 23. Mike Bianco, the Ole Miss baseball coach, and his son Drew, the LSU third baseman, had an emotional and once-in-a-lifetime Sunday. To become the all-time winningest coach in Ole Miss history, Bianco passed Rebel legend Jake Gibbs with his 486th win on March 9, 2013, against Lipscomb in non-conference action. What I mean by that is I think going away sometimes is good.. Just over one month later, another former Rebel pitcher made his Major League debut as David Goforth began pitching out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers. Bianco Earns Head Coaching Experience DURHAM, N.C. On Sunday afternoon, just one week after leading Ole Miss to the first College World Series championship in program history, Mike Bianco sat in the third-base dugout at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, wearing the red, white and blue uniform of USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team, taking stock of the turbulent-turned-magical 2022 season, and the whirlwind week that followed. On Sunday, the teams returned to the field for the third and final game of the series. The winning tradition has led to a wealth of success in the nations strongest baseball conference. Last season under the direction of first-year coach Jay Johnson,Bianco had just five hits in 39 at-bats. When you grow up in that baseball family the field is where they go visit their dad, Camie said. LSU utility player Drew Bianco, son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, officially entered the transfer portal last week and now will transfer to Houston.The news was first reported by D1Baseball.com . Published 9:38 am Thursday, November 9, 2017. New York Mets. Most recently, Gonzalez was the shortstop selection on the All-SEC First Team, while Elko'sfinal collegiate season landed him on the All-SEC Second Team. Following his playing career, he joined Jim Wells' (former head coach at Alabama) coaching staff at Northwestern State, where he served two seasons from 1991-1992 as a graduate assistant. That young group led the SEC in ERA at 3.45 for the year, hit the 35-win mark for the third straight season on the way to the postseason. Others leaving include pitcherJacob Hasty, pitcher Will Safford, infielder Collier Cranford, outfielder Giovanni DiGiacomo. Such has been the story of the 2022 Ole Miss baseball season. He also stands as the winningest and longest-active coach in the SEC among the sports of baseball, mens basketball and football. Here's my conversation with Mike Bianco about the series,. Growing up in south Florida, everyone played baseball, he said. Ole Miss also became the first school to produce two different finalists for the Johnny Bench Award in consecutive seasons when Stuart Turner and Will Allen were named as finalists in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Cougars finished last season 37-24 overall and 13-11 in conference play. Johnny Bench Award winner Stuart Turner saw his dream come true when he made the Cincinnati Reds roster to start the 2017 season. The Rebels again found themselves in the national spotlight in the 2002 season as Ole Miss climbed as high as No. Pomeranz became the highest draft pick in school history when he was taken fifth overall by the Cleveland Indians and led a group of five Rebels drafted in 2010. Ole Miss also saw its first SEC Freshman of the Year as outfielder Seth Smith earned the honor from the league. LSU is a one of the nation's top programs and it's a prudent move for anyone trying to further their baseball career. At least three Rebels have been selected in each of the past 18full seasons of the Bianco Era. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I'd like them to go somewhere where they make it or don't and sink or swim on their own. Ole Miss outscored its opponents 161-58, or by an average of six runs per game. In the fall of 2016, Rebel Baseball earned the No. Sam is a senior in high school headed to Louisiana-Lafayette, Drew a sophomore who's. Thats why Drew Bianco has signed to play at LSU and both he and his family are thrilled about it, with no apologies. They were a consensus top-five team by the end of the year, and spent most of the season as one of the nations best teams. Its unlikely that Ole Miss fans will go so far as to cheer for the Tigers. So, while Drew, a sophomore infielder at Oxford, and Ben, a junior catcher with the Chargers, have the talent to be recruited by upper-level schools, the destinations will be elsewhere. All-told, 29,646 fans came to the Super Regional, making it the most attended Super Regional of the season and the highest attendance for a Super Regional at an on-campus facility in NCAA history at the time. 10 by Collegiate Baseball, while the 2011 class was ranked third nationally by Collegiate Baseball and fifth by Baseball America. The Biancos are a baseball family through and through, a love of the game passed down through the generations but never forced upon the next one. Ole Miss claimed the SEC Western Division title for the third time under Bianco's leadership, posting a 19-11 record before hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time during the head coachs watch. Please check your email for a confirmation. But Mike has a routine each morning, which includes making breakfast for the entire Bianco clan. Prior to Johnson being hired at LSU, Mike Bianco was the initial top choice. Advertisement Mike's son, Drew, will be in the Super Regionals in Knoxville playing for the LSU Tigers. 1 recruiting class in the history of not only the baseball program but all of Ole Miss athletics. LSU infielder/outfielder Drew Bianco may not play against his dad, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, in the SEC Tournament this week, but he will get to visit with him and his mother Camille. Over the last ten seasons, Bianco has compiled a 198-110 head coaching record-percentage-wise the best in school history-and has also enjoyed a high degree of post-season success. The Rebels advanced to the championship game before falling to the top-ranked Hurricanes. I saw him over there and I was like oh my God, I did not want him batting, Mike said. Right-hander Brett Huber also claimed postseason accolades as he was also named an All-SEC selection and earned Freshman All-America honors. Mike Bianco, however, has always wanted his sons to make their own way in baseball, so he won't recruit his son Drew, a Top 100 prospect out of Oxford HS, to play for him at Ole Miss. "I got caught up in the moment. The weekend proved to be historic for the Rebels. If baseball is the foundation this family was built on, Camie is the stitching that holds it all together. The Cornhuskers are jumping on the outdoor sports trend with a record-setting attendance in mind. Seth Smith and Stephen Head both competed for the 2003 edition of the Collegiate National Team. The SECs winningest active coach joined Ron Polk and Skip Bertman as the only coaches in conference history with 800 wins. 6 ranking by Collegiate Baseball. He really just did that AGAIN. This is kind of a situation of Dont count your chickens before they hatch. A lot of people probably assumed that Bianco may head back to Oxford and play his senior season for his dad and the Rebels, but he chose otherwise. A non-fan tries to introduce his son to the wide world of sports via the town baseball clinic. The five Bianco children did in fact fall in love with the game of baseball, and not because they were pressured to. "To get the best college baseball experience, Camie and I thought it would be best for the boys not to be coached by their dad, and easier on me," Bianco said. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. The 20 wins set the school record for wins in SEC play and helped Ole Miss secure a seventh straight berth in the NCAA Tournament, hosting for the fifth time in Bianco's nine years. Even if it means playing for a fierce rival. With the success on the field and support in the stands, Oxford has evolved into a top destination for fans of postseason baseball. Ben, 22, is a junior catcher/first baseman at Louisville. His first coaching position was as a grad assistant at Northwestern State under a former LSU grad assistant, Jim Wells. "I don't really know if I can put it into words," he said. Mike became the head coach at Ole Miss in June of 2000. The experience that the Rebels gained in 2015 paid dividends in the 2016 season. Attendance continues to rise under Bianco as Oxford-University Stadium has been established as one of the best atmospheres in college baseball. Chris Coghlan (Florida) was named the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year, while Matt Maloney (Cincinnati) made his MLB debut that same season. In 2010, Bianco was inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame. The Bianco Era Begins Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Mike Bianco's son committed to LSU baseball and no, you shouldn't be angry about it Ole Miss' head coach decided long ago that he didn't want his sons playing. . 1998-2000:Head Coach, McNeese State Following the triumphant season, the longtime Rebel skipper was tabbed the National Coach of the Year by D1Baseball, USA Baseball, the ABCA, and Collegiate Baseball. Follow her onFacebook , Instagram ,andTwitter . LSU utility player Drew Bianco, son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, officially entered the transfer portal last week and now will transfer to Houston. Yarbrough was tabbed as an All-SEC and All-America selection at the conclusion of the season and was one of six Rebels drafted in the 2012 MLB Draft. Maintaining Excellence Ben, who made the Dandy Dozen,leads Drew in home runs and Drew, one of The Clarion-Ledger Top 20 Underclassmen selection,leads Sam in stolen bases. Title Time in Oxford It was special to be there today.. The point is that's coach Bianco's boy. I miss graduations, proms, I miss a lot of stuff, he said, via Inside the Rebels. #SCTop10 x @DrewBianco8 pic.twitter.com/HUJcjD3xFp, Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) February 26, 2023. Join Alumni Network . The Rebels advanced to the College World Series for the fifth time in program history and the first time since the 1972 season. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Its almost March, let chaos reign supreme, Line em up: Heres how the Rebels will take the field versus Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss basketball gets a double bye with huge quad one road win over Alabama, The original Air Kiffin shirt is available here, Ole Miss took a critical SEC West series from the Tigers in Oxford, In a recent interview with RebelGrove.com. More than 10,000 fans packed Swayze for all four of Ole Miss NCAA Regional contests in 2018 for a grand total of 42,437 over the weekend. It was the first time a Rebel player had ever been a finalist for the award. "Dad said, 'You're two or three hits away from batting .250. The Rebels again had two players gain national recognition as Zack Cozart and Cody Satterwhite were named All-Americans and three Rebels gained All-SEC honors. The news was first reported by D1Baseball.com and later confirmed by Fox 26 Houston. The best thing about it, Camie says, I can see them all in one game.. With 40 regular season wins, the Rebels tied a school record and eclipsed the victory mark for the sixth time under Bianco. 1 ranking in program history. 1 in the nation in attendance in 2021. His best season came during the 2021 season in which he hit seven home runs and recorded 21 RBIs in 50 games played to go along with a.378 on-base percentage. And thats unique since the national-caliber Oxford High School baseball program helped Bianco have the number one recruiting class in America two years ago, contributing standout signees including Grae Kessinger, Thomas Dillard and Houston Roth. He batted .246 with seven home runs and 21 RBI. Playground Games announced the newest Forza Horizon 5 DLC in a new showcase and highlighted some of its features, including the rally (). He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. 1 in the country, including series wins over Florida and Vanderbilt, Ole Miss fought through the gauntlet to earn another postseason berth, the 13th during Biancos tenure. In 2018 and 2019, three Rebels were drafted as catchers in the top six rounds. There are advantages to it, but there are also disadvantages. When they are 10 years old playing in Tupelo or Jackson, and they have Bianco on the back of their jersey. Nick Fortes and Hayden Dunhurst carried on the tradition in 2018 and 2021, earning Johnny Bench Award semifinalist nods. Michael was four years old, Ben was two, Drew was 10 months and the youngest Sam and Catherine werent even in the lineup yet. The 2019 group included four of Perfect Games top 50 prospectsthe only class in the country of its kind. His dad was a catcher at LSU under coach Skip Bertman in 1989 and '90 and twice went to the College World Series, then coached under Bertman from 1993-97 and won three national titles. The Rebels also set a new standard with a third consecutive 40-win season as Ole Miss advanced to the Tempe Super Regional and posted a 40-25 mark on the year. Prior to Biancos arrival, Ole Miss eclipsed four draftees just three times. He decided to stay at LSU. Nick Fortes signed with the Miami Marlins after they chose him in the fourth round in 2018, while Thomas Dillard (5th Round - Milwaukee Brewers) and Cooper Johnson (6th Round - Detroit Tigers) were quickly taken off the board in 2019. Just as the Rebels were rising to the top of the national rankings and preparing for SEC play, the 2020 season ended due to the spread of COVID-19. T.J. Beam (New York Yankees) was the first player from the Bianco Era to be called up in 2006, followed by Seth Smith (Colorado) in 2007 and Matt Tolbert (Minnesota) in 2008. Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. Ole Miss ultimately fell one game short of Omaha, falling in the Tucson Super Regional finale at No. But hey, Drew is only a sophomore, so there's still plenty of time to #FireBianco and keep his son in Oxford, right? He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. After seven seasons as an assistant at Northwestern (La.) OXFORD, Miss. Hes a dad first, and a coach second. In 2010, the Rebels made an appearance in the postseason with an eighth consecutive berth, competing in an NCAA Regional at the University of Virginia. Bianco, the son of Mississippi coach Mike Bianco and a graduate transfer from LSU, also made an electric play a week ago when he perfectly timed his jump at the wall to take away a homer. I always get asked when people see our name, Yall are brothers? Yeah, were brothers.. Drew was The Oxford EAGLE area Player of the Year in 2017, so letting him get away to LSU still isnt that easy for Bianco and Ole Miss, of course. The Rebels have been to seven NCAA tournaments, including three NCAA Super Regionals, won two SEC West Championships (2005 and 2009), and won the 2006 SEC Tournament. Even with the loss to Iowa, LSU remains the No. Bianco, 55, was born May 3, 1967, and is a native of Seminole, Florida. Bianco has also coached five C Spire Ferriss Trophy winners, given annually to the best college baseball player in Mississippi. 1 Louisville and eventual top-10 MLB Draft pick Reid Detmers. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South. Mike Bianco has named his starting three for the weekend series against Deleware. A graduate student and the son of Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco, Drew Bianco put up what will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the young college baseball season. Its one of the many diamonds theyve grown up on. The Rebels held a spot in the top 25 all season thanks to a powerful offense that finished in the top 25 nationally in hits, walks, runs scored and home runs. Ole Miss has a strong history with Team USA. We support responsible gambling. . 1 team in the country according to every poll. 4. Ole Miss fell to the Cavaliers to end the season with a third-place finish, tying the best finish in the CWS by an Ole Miss team with the 1956 Rebels. For only the second time in program history, as well as the second consecutive season, three Rebels earned Freshman All-America honors in pitchers Will Ethridge, Ryan Rolison and Houston Roth. The Cowboys finished 39-20, including winning a school-record 20 SLC games en route to claiming their first conference title since 1988, and making their third-ever appearance in the NCAA Regionals. told Oxford Eagle sports writer Jake Thompson, Southern Miss men, women basketball teams finish season at the top of the conference, Mississippi driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins longest Daytona 500 ever, SEC implements new rules to speed up league baseball games, MSU, Ole Miss cash in from conference pot of gold. F inal. 5 Arizona. Youre not playing because youre the coachs son and you didnt fail because youre the coachs son. He is the cornerstone in this baseball family. Biancos Rebels have brought home a number of awards from the league office as well, including Stephen Heads SEC Player of the Year laurel in 2004, Drew Pomeranz earning SEC Pitcher of the Year honors in 2010 and the Rebels trio of SEC Freshman of the Year winners: Seth Smith in 2002, Head in 2003 and Jordan Henry in 2007. Michael F. Bianco (born May 3, 1967) is an American baseball coach and former catcher, who is the current head baseball coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. OXFORD Ole Miss fans feared they might have lost their three-run lead when Maryland 's Nick Lorusso sent a bases-loaded fly ball to the warning track in right field in the seventh . Seven players appeared on Major League rosters in the 2013 season, including the call up of right-hander Phillip Irwin (Pittsburgh) that year. Bianco's Rebels were led by a young but stout pitching staff, featuring five freshmen throwing more than 60 percent of the innings on the season. Buy or Sell Ole Miss Tickets. Coaching Career The Tigers' offseason continues to be one with questions and concerns as Drew Bianco becomes the eighth name to enter the transfer portal. I've always gone back to if they're good enough to play here they are good enough to play anywhere. As a dad,I'mproud, but disappointed in the way we played.". Maybe it was something they all were born with in their blood after all, their parents fell in love at the ballpark. He sits in the diamond suites at Swayze Field, on the third base side straight back behind the Ole Miss dugout. in 1963 and 64 and won national titles with @Delaware_FB. Youve got to grow up and youve got to live and get an education. Following a 31-25 campaign in 1999, Bianco's 2000 team produced one of the most successful seasons in McNeese State history. The Rebels advanced to an NCAA Super Regional for the fourth time in five seasons, becoming one of only six schools to advance to at least four Super Regionals in that time. 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