This is an opportunity to get into college athletic administration. I felt all along this would be my next step if coaching ever ended.

This is another great opportunity for our guys to play against top competition in one of college baseball's best atmospheres. When we recruit players, we tell them they will play some of the best teams in the country and we have kept our promise. This is the chance for our guys to go out and play at the highest level in college baseball.

The meeting was sort of somber. I think the players all realize the nature of this business.

Erik did a wonderful job on (Nick) Freer, one of their better players and Lowe stepped in and gave us a great, great game.

It's just the right time to make this move.

Every Tuesday, I know where I am going after practice. I am going to go over here and spend some time with them. It is what makes the world go round is coming over here and watching these guys. Win, lose or draw, it is a lot of fun.