Ole Miss continued to pull in the accolades in 2009 as the Rebels claimed the SEC Regular-Season Championship for the first time since 1977 with a 20-10 record in conference play. Hell join a Houston program that will be heading to the Big 12 following the 2023 season. After being picked to finish sixth in the SEC Western Division in his first season, the Rebels defied expectations, finishing second in the West with a 17-13 record and an overall record of 39-23-1. Ole Miss also claimed the 2006 SEC Tournament Championship on the way to hosting its third-consecutive NCAA Regional as well as a second-straight Super Regional against the Miami Hurricanes. It turns out that Ron Bianco played college baseball at the University of Delaware in the early 1960's. The Cardinals lefty ace was the only pitcher to beat the Rebels in 2020, as they came back to win the series and reel off 16 consecutive wins, including a sweep of No. Braxton Lee earned MLB Reb when he earned a spot on the 2018 Opening Day roster for the Miami Marlins. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The groundwork was laid for the future as the Rebels would reach even greater heights in the coming years. He has racked up 854victories, holding a 854-485-1 (.638) record. Bianco Earns Head Coaching Experience 12 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Theyre still my parents. 2 Alabama. "They wanted us to go somewhere else, and we wanted to venture off anyway and grow up. Maybe it was something they all were born with in their blood after all, their parents fell in love at the ballpark. Electric Atmosphere at Swayze The Rebels rebounded following a sluggish midseason collapse to sneak into the NCAA Tournament as one of the final teams. 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. In his 28 years as either an assistant or head coach at Northwestern State, LSU, McNeese State and Ole Miss, Bianco has coached 166players who have gone on to sign professional contracts. 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. Doug Nikhazy made it three straight seasons with a Rebel arm wearing the Stars and Stripes, earning a spot on the 24-man roster for the 2019 summer. 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. Bianco the son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco appeared in 50 games (and started 32) as a redshirt junior this spring. Sam is a senior in high school headed to Louisiana-Lafayette, Drew a sophomore who's. Additions to the grandstand including skyboxes and additional grandstand seating were completed in 2009 as O-U Stadium expanded to accommodate the standing room only crowds that have become a mainstay for the Rebels under the leadership of Bianco. The appearance in the NCAA Regional was the second in three years for Bianco's program and only the fourth for Ole Miss since the 1977 season. 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. It was the highest national ranking for the Rebels since finishing the 1969 season ranked No. WHAT?!?!?!!? He has six homers this seasonbut is still struggling at.228 in 43 games and 25 starts. Regardless, somewhere within the quality time Mike hasspent with his five children at fields across the country, his love became theirs. Attendance continues to rise under Bianco as Oxford-University Stadium has been established as one of the best atmospheres in college baseball. A road SEC win at Texas A&M on May 8, 2021gave Bianco 900 for his career, including 800 in a Rebel uniform to become one of 16 active head coaches with 900 career victories and one of just two in the SEC alongside LSUs Paul Mainieri and Arkansas Dave Van Horn. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. It is about winning, but not winning at all costs. Follow her onFacebook , Instagram ,andTwitter . Since taking over the Rebels, hes become the winningest coach in program history. Turner claimed the award in 2013, becoming the first catcher in program history to be tabbed as the national catcher of the year. The SECs winningest active coach joined Ron Polk and Skip Bertman as the only coaches in conference history with 800 wins. CARY, N.C. - USA Baseball today announced that 21-year Major League Baseball veteran LaTroy Hawkins will serve as the pitching coach for the 2023 18U National Team. With the conclusion of the 2006 season, Ole Miss found itself holding a spot as one of the top teams in the nation and atop the Southeastern Conference. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. However, things were different this time around. Drew has chosen instead to play for LSU, his dad's alma mater. 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. Bianco has also coached five C Spire Ferriss Trophy winners, given annually to the best college baseball player in Mississippi. Ole Miss was in the top 10 for six-straight weeks from March 22-April 26, moving as high as fourth nationally in the March 29 edition of the Collegiate Baseball rankings. The Rebels have seen 126Major League Baseball draft picks in that time, including a combined 27 in the past fiveseasons. Prior to Biancos arrival, Ole Miss eclipsed four draftees just three times. There are advantages to it, but there are also disadvantages. In 2016, Mike Mayers (St. Louis) became the 14th Bianco-coached Rebel to see his big league dream come true, earning a start for the Cardinals against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball. Ole Miss captured the SEC Tournament title in 2006 and again in 2018. This season is the first time three Biancos Ben, Drew and Sam will share the same diamond. The best thing about it, Camie says, I can see them all in one game.. At least three Rebels have been selected in each of the past 18full seasons of the Bianco Era. Playground Games announced the newest Forza Horizon 5 DLC in a new showcase and highlighted some of its features, including the rally (). In Omaha, the Rebels faced No. 2 seed. We joke and mess with each other throughout the game. Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco. 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. I'd like them to go somewhere where they make it or don't and sink or swim on their own. Sign up for the LSU Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ole Miss hosted its ninth NCAA Regional under Bianco and swept at Swayze Field, winning three straight against Jacksonville State, Clemson and Jacksonville State once more to capture its 10th regional title and sixth Super Regional bid. The SECs First-Year Academic Honor Roll has included 93Bianco-coached Rebels, while 251student-athletes have been selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. It was the first time Ole Miss ever served as a Regional host, but it wouldn't be the last. Its been fun having him as our dad and our coach.. 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. Want the latest in breaking news and insider information on the Rebels? You've got to respect Mike Bianco, the Ole Miss baseball coach. 1 ranking in national recruiting rankings by both Baseball America and D1Baseball.com. 1,846. in 1963 and 64 and won national titles with @Delaware_FB. When Drew played the Rebels for the first time, it was May 3, 2019 his dad's 52nd birthday. 12Rebels have competed internationally for USA Baseball in the Bianco Era. LSU rebounded in terms of adding talent via the transfer portal, includingNC State power hitter Tommy White. Less than a month into the season, the Oakland Athletics called up Bobby Wahl as the next Rebel to make his MLB debut. 6 in the national rankings following a series win at then-No. 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. Published 9:38 am Thursday, November 9, 2017. The excitement on the field has spilled over into the stands, where Ole Miss baseball fans have taken notice and shown their appreciation. When his Rebels defeated Texas A&M 13-3 on Friday, April 26, Bianco won his 739th game as the head coach in Oxford, moving him to third all-time in SEC history ahead of South Carolinas Ray Tanner. He was the starting catcher and team captain for the Tigers' 1989 team that finished third at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The Rebels have taken that crowd support and turned it into a distinct home field advantage. Contact/Follow us@LSUTigersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Bianco, a redshirt junior, elected to leave the program after four seasons in Baton Rouge. 186. But hey, Drew is only a sophomore, so there's still plenty of time to #FireBianco and keep his son in Oxford, right? Bianco's 2000 McNeese State team raked in the individual postseason awards. 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. The Rebels advanced to the championship game before falling to the top-ranked Hurricanes. The 2005 NCAA Regional in Oxford drew the second-largest crowd among all Regionals. Senior Ben and junior Drew battle for the home run record while Drew and freshman Sam compete for most stolen bases. Its a tradition that through the years has become the familys favorite. 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. . "I didn't mean anything," Drew said. I guess the question is why should we have to handle it. The Rebels entered postseason play tied for their highest ranking in program history at No. in 1962 and 63. Ole Miss has ranked among the nations top 25 attendance leaders in all of Biancos 22 seasons. This comes just three days afterOle Miss took a critical SEC West series from the Tigers in Oxford. One member of that pitching staff, two-way player Stephen Head, was named SEC Freshman of the Year and also earned national Freshman of the Year along with All-America honors. Despite Rebel captain Tim Elkos warning of dont let the Rebs get hot, the college baseball world did just that. Ole Miss lost its season opener against No. https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/03/lsu-baseball-drew-bianco-announces-transfer-to-houston/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Las Vegas, NV. Rebels Return to Omaha Tom Fenton 539 Total Connections. Three Rebels received All-American nods during Ole Miss' national championship campaign in 2022. After hitting just .176 as a freshman in 2019 and .074 in the COVID-19 season of 2020, Bianco entered the NCAA transfer portal. Take Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco, for example. 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. But, it isnt the first time a family member has been giving a blessing to go somewhere else. 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. 1 ranked recruiting class in the history of Ole Miss Athletics. It was the beginning of a steady climb to the top for Ole Miss. Dugas broke a 0-0 tie in the top of the ninth as the Tigers survived a tough one in Austin. Here is the latest regarding Whittier Little League and the 2021 Spring Season. It marked the first top-5 recruiting class for Bianco at Ole Miss. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Mike Bianco and his wife, Cami, concluded when he took the job in 2000 none of their sons would play baseball for their dad at the collegiate level. He helped coach Northwestern State to a 1991 Southland Conference (SLC) championship and an appearance in the 1991 NCAA South I Regional. "I don't really know if I can put it into words," he said. Growing up with an SEC coach as your dad had its advantages, Drew said. Ole Miss Baseball. Top Recruiter But if you think that makes it tough for the father and son, imagine how Drew Biancos mother, Camie, will manage it all. Shes panic attack at every Ole Miss baseball game, Drew Bianco told Oxford Eagle sports writer Jake Thompson. Their season ended with a 6-1 loss to Eastern Carolina in the American Conference Championship game. the Rebels made it to Omaha for the first time in 42 years. With the success on the field and support in the stands, Oxford has evolved into a top destination for fans of postseason baseball. Drew Bianco heads to Houston following his four seasons at LSU. 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. Orvis, a fan favorite and face of the program, finished his career as a Rebel by climbing into the Ole Miss top-10 career home runs list. Justin Garza (1-0) L. Michael Kopech (3-1) S. Emmanuel Clase (13) Cincinnati Reds. After Biancos bunch eased past the Sooners in game one, an eighth-inning rally sealed the deal, securing the programs first national championship. Vanderbilt and Louisville were also in the mix (Louisville is coached by Dan McDonnell, a former Ole Miss assistant who remains close to Bianco and his family), so it certainly would have been cool with Rebel fans if Mike had steered his son away from a division rival. 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. 0:04. Drew Bianco will play at LSU, however, following in the footsteps of his father, and hes thrilled about it, calling it a dream come true. Ole Miss posted the largest crowds for any NCAA Super Regional in 2005 and 2006 and posted the highest attendance of any NCAA Regional in 2006. 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. The Bianco Era Begins His knack for the game is something Mike cant even explain fully. 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. Andy Martinez 486 Total Connections. All rights reserved. They don't have to be the coach's son. I always get asked when people see our name, Yall are brothers? Yeah, were brothers.. Head also brought the first "Boo" Ferriss Award home to Oxford, given to the top baseball player in the state of Mississippi. Short recorded 10 saves in 2015, while Weathersby moved from the bullpen to a spot in the weekend rotation, willing to be called upon whenever his team needed him to lead the way. 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. Maine Voices: Pitchers and catchers report. 4 ranked recruiting class. In 22 seasons leading the program, Bianco has delivered 18 postseason appearances, including eight Super Regional berths and a pair of trips to the College World Series. Its there, at the table, hell ask each one, Ok, whatd you do out there?. Every Rebel who started a game in 2018 recorded a home run, but no one contributed more to the offense than the hot bat of Ryan Olenek, who had a record year that saw the junior hit .350 with 83 hits in 61 games, including the third-longest hitting streak in program history at 23 games. The pitching staff was the strength of the 2017 squad, cracking the country's top 25 in six different categories; Ole Miss led the SEC and ranked third nationally in strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.21), while finishing ninth in the country with 1.22 walks and hits per inning (WHIP). The experience that the Rebels gained in 2015 paid dividends in the 2016 season. The 2003 recruiting class was ranked No. Its unlikely that Ole Miss fans will go so far as to cheer for the Tigers. He also was named Co-Player of the Year in the SEC and was selected as one of five finalists for the 2004 Golden Spikes Award, amateur baseball's most prestigious award. University of Houston utility player Drew Bianco stole a home run while flipping over the back fence during a Sunday game. Thats why Drew Bianco has signed to play at LSU and both he and his family are thrilled about it, with no apologies. Hawkins will lead the pitching staff at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan, from September 1-10. 1998-2000:Head Coach, McNeese State Ole Miss finished 7-2 over its last three SEC series, including its first-ever sweep over LSU in Baton Rouge, to bolster its resume and ultimately garner the very last bid into the NCAA Tournament. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. They improved to 31-19 and 13-14 in the SEC with a sweep of LSU for the first time ever in Baton Rouge. Last season with the Wolfpack, White posted a.362 batting average and tallied 85 hits, 12 doubles and 74 RBIs. 1993-97:Assistant Coach, LSU A kid from south Florida fell in love with a Louisiana girl at the baseball field, Mike said. The 2003 season again saw Ole Miss in the postseason as the Rebels earned a berth in the Houston Regional. "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. From there he would head back to his alma mater as an assistant coach before taking his first head coaching positionat McNeese State. Since Bianco took the helm of the program 22 years ago, he has raised the bar for expectations at Ole Miss with each successive season. Row 1. 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. 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 bounced back after a rough game one to take the series over a top-15 ranked Maryland team. Hes not a coach in that moment. Ben Bianco is a freshman at Louisville. So, well just see what happens. Mike Bianco has named his starting three for the weekend series against Deleware. defeating Oklahoma in the College World Series. 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. Under Bianco, the Rebels have won four SEC Western Division titles, two SEC Tournament titles and one SEC regular-season championship, coming in 2009. On the field, Bianco has established a tradition of developing some of the nation's top players, as the Rebels have seen a combined 92selections to All-America and Freshman All-America teams over the past 22 seasons. Mike Bianco issues update on Hunter Elliott following first loss of 2023 season. After all, hes part of the family. Its special, Ben says. The Rebels were the only team in the SEC to post a winning record in conference play each of the previous four seasons. The weekend proved to be historic for the Rebels. The Rebels have reached the 30-win plateau in each of Biancos 21 full seasons, including 10 40-win campaigns, proving that the Rebels dont rebuild under Biancothey reload. 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. 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. MVP Hustle 7U Casillas Norwalk, CA San Diego STARS San Diego, CA MVP Hustle 7U Arteaga Fontana, CA Corona Hitmen Corona, CA MVP Hustle Arteaga Black Fontana, CA RJBA7U-Wade TEMECULA, CA Sin City Thunder 7u LAS VEGAS, NV The Lot Quartz Hill, CA ZT Elite 7U Prospects . He sets his folding chair up in the box he built and listens to the Rebels on the radio as he watches Ben, Drew and Sam on the field in front of him. The latest renovations to O-U Stadium will benefit both players and fans. Cole Thompson Feb 15, 2023 6:15 PM EST As Ole Miss baseball begins its victory tour as national champions. The fact that this Rebels team is . Theres no other way you become the starting catcher on a college baseball team that finished third in the College World Series (LSU, 1989) and go on the become the winningest coach in Ole Miss history with 662 victories. Gunnar Hoglund became the third Rebel pitcher coached by Bianco selected in the first round, earning the No. On Monday, June 13, 2005, the Rebels' Super Regional game against eventual national champion Texas was the third-most watched television broadcast of a college baseball game in the history of ESPN. Three position players returned to the starting lineup along with a cast that was just getting its first taste of baseball at the highest collegiate level. Ole Miss extended that streak in 2007 as the Rebels posted a fifth-straight winning season in SEC action, remaining the leagues winningest program in a five-year span. 2, according to NCBWA. Coach Mike Bianco's Tweets. In total, the Rebels have hosted 10 NCAA Regionals in the past 18 full season, further evidence that under Mike Bianco, Ole Miss baseball has truly become a national name. Not only have fans and the media covering college baseball noticed Ole Miss' resurgence under Bianco, some of the top talent in the country is also taking a close look at the Rebels. 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. 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. Yeah man, he's really going off the reservation there, huh? Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. To make things even more difficult, Ole Miss was faced with the nations toughest schedule all season long. MLB Rebs 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. Henry also joined Nathan Baker and Zach Miller on the SEC All-Freshman team. While the Cougars faced down University of the Incarnate Word in the. Mike became the head coach at Ole Miss in June of 2000. At the end of the day its just baseball games, said Drew, in his senior year at Oxford High School. Full name is Andrew Joseph Bianco son of Mike and Camie Bianco . Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button . Not to be content with the success of previous years, Bianco's Rebels used the achievements of 2005 to springboard into the 2006 season. Coaching Career We wanted them to experience that. In 2011, the Rebels continued to bring in postseason accolades as Alex Yarbrough was named an All-SEC selection. But credit Mike for not letting selfish reasons interfere with letting Drew make his own decision. His first coaching position was as a grad assistant at Northwestern State under a former LSU grad assistant, Jim Wells. Drew Bianco made a verbal pledge to play baseball at LSU last month. Drew Bianco is celebrating America in more ways than one this weekend as the redshirt junior from Oxford, Mississippi, will be transferring from LSU to play for the Houston Cougars in the American Athletic Conference. OXFORD, Miss. Having them in the infield its funny. The win sent the Rebels to Fayetteville for a Super Regional date with No. If baseball is the foundation this family was built on, Camie is the stitching that holds it all together. He alsos set NC State's single-season home run record with 27. He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. Mike and Camie met at LSU. He recorded zero home runs and managed to tally four RBIs. The Rebels looked destined for a deep postseason run in 2020. Sixteen years ago, Mike Bianco and his wife, Camille, made what could be considered a puzzling decision. The game began with a special moment as Ron Bianco, the father of Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco, threw out the first pitch. Youve got to respect Mike Bianco, the Ole Miss baseball coach. Just a dad. Shes seen more baseball games than any scout, Mike said. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. 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. The 2019 Ole Miss class ranked No. As a dad,I'mproud, but disappointed in the way we played.". Bianco's on-field accomplishments have been recognized nationally, as the Rebel skipper was tapped as the manager of the USA Collegiate National Team before the start of the 2022 season. Drew, 21, is a juniorinfielder and outfielder at LSU. He decided to stay at LSU. Advertisement Mike's son, Drew, will be in the Super Regionals in Knoxville playing for the LSU Tigers. Chad Smith became the latest Rebel to make it to the "big leagues" in 2022, debuting for the Colorado Rockies. 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. With three brothers on one team the competition never stops. Thats the toughest part about his job:the games he has to miss because hes at his own. Entering Sunday, Bianco played five games for the Cougars, hitting .118 (2-for-17) at the dish with one homer and three RBI. Three Rebel players joined Bianco on the Collegiate National Team, with Jacob Gonzalez and Hunter Elliott making the travel squad that competed in The Netherlands and Mason Nichols earning a spot on the initial Collegiate National Team training camp roster that competed in theStars vs. Stripes intrasquad series in North Carolina. His dad was a catcher at LSU under coach Skip Bertman, Here's what LSU's pitching rotation should be in SEC Tournament, LSU baseball will reach NCAA postseason if it stays hot | Guilbeau, Drew Bianco homers on first pitch he sees against his father's Ole Miss team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His time behind the plate as a player would later benefit him as he served as LSU's pitching coach during three World Series championship teams in the 1990s. 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. 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. He did not get in until the eighth inning, but he made a dramatic entrance. The Chargers are on pace to win their third-straight region title and contend for another 5A state championship. So they will, Ben to Louisville in July and Drew to his parents'alma mater LSU next summer. Gonzalez was also tabbed as a freshman All-American along with TJMcCants, giving Ole Miss two or more Freshman All-Americans for six consecutive seasons, a total of 14 in that span. It's a family game. Leading the way throughout the season were All-SEC Second Team reliever Wyatt Short, Ferriss Trophy finalist Scott Weathersby, and senior slugger Sikes Orvis. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. Joe Wills 1 Total Connection. I hope I win and hes hoping he wins. Id like them to go somewhere where they make it or dont and sink or swim on their own, Mike Bianco said a couple of years ago. When they are 10 years old playing in Tupelo or Jackson, and they have Bianco on the back of their jersey. 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