Rice went out early. Much too early but that is life.

I am following the rest of the playoffs. I cannot help it.

Seven out of the eight seeds made it to the super regionals. I think. Only Rice did not make it.

Texas made it out. Texas won their super regional over Arizona State. Their hunking ace Taylor Jungman lost both opening games and yet they came back from elimination both times. Jungman probably already has his mind in the minor leagues, signing his contract and out of college. Quite a few players do that at this time of year.

Rice was matched with TCU's regional but neither got out. California played Dallas Baptist in the Super regional at Santa Clara since California does not have a qualifying stadium. I understand Santa Clara's stadium seats less than 2,000. So that must barely qualify. But they won pretty easier to get to the CWS.

I am going by recollection but Texas A & M is the only team to beat a seed to get to Omaha. They beat Florida State. Congrats to them.

As I write the CWS has played three days. Texas is already out. So THE STEERS WERE TWO AND BARBEQUE! Now I know what "2 and Q" means. It is fitting for beef to get grilled, don't you think?

In a few minutes Texas A & M played an elimination game versus California. I have no clue who will win but I will be listening to the radio feed on my computer.

I really do miss being in Omaha in June. Maybe next year we will go. Maybe we will go even if Rice doesn't. Maybe.