Thursday, May 15, 2014

News digest, May 15, part 3

Wilhelm remembered
Clemson held a celebration for former coach Bill Wilhelm Thursday prior to the Tigers' 8-4 win over Boston College. Wilhelm was inducted into the school's Ring of Honor last football season, but officials wanted to have some sort of commemoration of the event during baseball season.

Wilhelm should be remembered for bringing big-time college baseball to the state. Looking back, I didn't get to deal with him nearly as much as I now wish I had. He was a brutally honest with his opinions but always made sure the focus was on his team and players, not him.

Here's a link to a story and some photos of tonight's event.
Wilhelm

Seddon a semifinalist
Closer Joel Seddon of South Carolina is the only player from a state school on the semifinalist list for the Dick Howser Trophy, given annually to the player selected the top player in college baseball.
Howser

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