My wife says it the best, we dont care what you do, we just want you to have passion for it.. He can be reached at david.magee@oxfordeagle.com. Rookie hurler Hunter Elliott received three different Freshman All-American designations, receiving plaudits from Collegiate Baseball, Perfect Game and D1Baseball. #SCTop10 x @DrewBianco8 pic.twitter.com/HUJcjD3xFp, Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) February 26, 2023. Personal Background 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. Instead of heading on the road for the postseason in 2004, the Rebels were selected as one of the 16 host sites for an NCAA Regional. They were in the same ballpark for Drews Senior Day ceremony as the LSU veteran played his final home game in Baton Rouge. Playground Games announced the newest Forza Horizon 5 DLC in a new showcase and highlighted some of its features, including the rally (). The Rebels posted a 44-22 record, marking the first time in history that Ole Miss had turned in back-to-back 40-win seasons. He recorded zero home runs and managed to tally four RBIs. Grae Kessinger added to the award-winning tradition in 2019. Gambling problem? The Cougars finished last season 37-24 overall and 13-11 in conference play. But he wont play at Ole Miss, either. They play next to each other on the field Bens at first, Drews at second and Sam plays short. Head also brought the first "Boo" Ferriss Award home to Oxford, given to the top baseball player in the state of Mississippi. Las Vegas, NV. 4. 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. 2001-present:Head Coach, Ole Miss Which is why there are gonna be some Rebel fans stirred up to hear that Drew, who's slugging .588 the country's14th-ranked team, just committed to play his college ball in Baton Rouge. Here is a look at LSU baseball infielder Drew Bianco, whose hometown is Oxford, Mississippi. Once in the postseason, the Rebels never looked back, cruising through three-straight wins to claim the Coral Gables Regional and topping Southern Miss in the Hattiesburg Super Regional to advance to Omaha for the second time under Bianco. 1,846. 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. If his Rebels had beaten Arizona and coach Jay Johnson in the best-of-three Super Regional title game last June 13 in Tucson, Arizona, to reach the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, Bianco could be LSU's coach today. The 2012 season saw the Rebels advance to the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in the Bianco era as Ole Miss advanced to the championship at the College Station Regional hosted by Texas A&M. For the first time in program history, the Rebels finished No. 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. Like, holy cow. Chris Coghlan (Florida) was named the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year, while Matt Maloney (Cincinnati) made his MLB debut that same season. Joe Wills 1 Total Connection. Bianco, a redshirt junior, elected to leave the program after four seasons in Baton Rouge. 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. I always get asked when people see our name, Yall are brothers? Yeah, were brothers.. 23. Ron, Camie and Camies parents, Patty and Jerry Marquette, are all there to give the three boys a big hug and congratulations following their win. With three brothers on one team the competition never stops. But its a safe bet that Drew Bianco will get plenty of support from Rebel fans. 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 . Shes panic attack at every Ole Miss baseball game, Drew Bianco told Oxford Eagle sports writer Jake Thompson. The Rebels entered postseason play tied for their highest ranking in program history at No. OXFORD, Miss. While the Cougars faced down University of the Incarnate Word in the. It is about winning, but not winning at all costs. 6 ranking by Collegiate Baseball. A $19 million project, completed right after the 2018 season, included a new Baseball Performance Center, a field level club, additional box seating, a rooftop plaza down the first base line and an expansion/realignment of the left field terrace, as well as an additional videoboard down the right field line to accommodate those enjoying the outfield seating. But if you think that makes it tough for the father and son, imagine how Drew Biancos mother, Camie, will manage it all. But, it isnt the first time a family member has been giving a blessing to go somewhere else. Mike Bianco is the head baseball coach at Ole Miss, and he played at LSU as a catcher from 1988-89 and worked as an LSU . Seth Smith and Stephen Head both competed for the 2003 edition of the Collegiate National Team. The Rebels have also celebrated great academic success under Bianco. Less than a month into the season, the Oakland Athletics called up Bobby Wahl as the next Rebel to make his MLB debut. 0:04. Bianco the son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco appeared in 50 games (and started 32) as a redshirt junior this spring. 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. . Foundation of Success Rebels Return to Omaha No matter how good, no matter the temptation to add a few more Rebel wins by adding top talents, the Bianco boys were destined to play for anybody but Dad. He helped coach Northwestern State to a 1991 Southland Conference (SLC) championship and an appearance in the 1991 NCAA South I Regional. Coach Mike Bianco's Tweets. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. Bianco was inducted into the Indian River Community College Hall of Fame in 2003. Its a wonder he didnt seriously injure himself on the diving catch. Justin Garza (1-0) L. Michael Kopech (3-1) S. Emmanuel Clase (13) Cincinnati Reds. 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 point is that's coach Bianco's boy. Right-hander Aaron Barrett (Washington) made his Major League debut on March 31, 2014. For 17 years Camie Bianco has sat in this seat, right above the home dugout at Swayze Field. So they will, Ben to Louisville in July and Drew to his parents'alma mater LSU next summer. The Rebels closed out the year with a trip to the NCAA Regional in New Orleans as the No. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. That trend continued in 2019, when 29,352 fans witnessed a three-game Rebel sweep of the Oxford Regional, the fourth-most in the country. Omaha Experience We didnt want them to come (to Ole Miss) because of that. Having them in the infield its funny. I am a . Coach Mike Bianco For Mike its been a lifetime spent around the sport. The reality, though, is that if the boys werent good enough to play for their dad at Ole Miss, no one would even know this rule existed. When they are 10 years old playing in Tupelo or Jackson, and they have Bianco on the back of their jersey. He sits in the diamond suites at Swayze Field, on the third base side straight back behind the Ole Miss dugout. New York Mets. 4/1/2021 - 4/3/2021. Full name is Andrew Joseph Bianco son of Mike and Camie Bianco . LSU also won three Southeastern Conference crowns and two SEC Tournament titles in that five-year span. Today's first pitch thrown by Ron Bianco and caught by his son, @CoachMikeBianco! The best thing about it, Camie says, I can see them all in one game.. And Sam, 20, is a freshman infielder at Louisiana-Lafayette. CCCAA Baseball Whittier, CA Joined: Sep 2011: Roster: 2: Alumni: 53: Coaches. 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 Rebel legacy was named the Brooks Wallace Award Winner, given annually to the nations top shortstop, becoming the first player in program history to win the award. Trent Dilfer might want to rethink this hot take. 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. Bianco was 3-for-12 with three RBIs in LSU's series victory at Ole Miss in April. Ron started it and Mike has kept it going. 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. The 2019 Ole Miss class ranked No. Head won it in 2004, followed by Brian Pettway in 2005, Scott Bittle in 2008, Pomeranz in 2010 and Auston Bousfield in 2014. ___ AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 The top ranking was the first No. Despite the youthful team and the difficult schedule, the Rebels were relentless and determined to continue the programs excellence under Bianco. Follow her onFacebook , Instagram ,andTwitter . However, things were different this time around. This season is the first time three Biancos Ben, Drew and Sam will share the same diamond. The 2003 recruiting class was ranked No. 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. The biggest misconception may be that neither Mike nor the boys could handle the pressure of being part of the same team. Ron Bianco caught for @DelawareBASE. 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. None were more important though than Mikes first coach, his father, Ron. Bianco and the Rebels hosted four straight NCAA Regionals and two Super Regionals from 2004-2007. The SECs winningest active coach joined Ron Polk and Skip Bertman as the only coaches in conference history with 800 wins. It was the first time Ole Miss ever served as a Regional host, but it wouldn't be the last. But hey, Drew is only a sophomore, so there's still plenty of time to #FireBianco and keep his son in Oxford, right? Sam is a senior in high school headed to Louisiana-Lafayette, Drew a sophomore who's. It's a family game. I saw him over there and I was like oh my God, I did not want him batting, Mike said. 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 will play in the College World Series for the first time since 2014 and just the second time in coach Mike Bianco's 22-year tenure on Saturday. Its a tradition that through the years has become the familys favorite. Odds & lines subject to change. Five of his Rebels have been named CoSIDA Academic All-District. 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. 2 Alabama. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/02/drew-bianco-diving-catch-fence-houston-baseball, 2023 NFL mock draft: Shaking up the top 6 with trades (and a Chicago Bears haul), Max Scherzers innovative way to use the MLB pitch clock is horrible news for hitters, The latest 2023 NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. has so many top-10 trades, 1 side-by-side MLB video should convince you the pitch clock is the best, Sister Jean surprisingly picked a non-Chicago team to win the NCAA Mens National title, NFL fans are already freaking out at Bryce Young's reported height BEFORE the 2023 NFL combine, Stunning video shows huge hammerhead shark racing to catch stingrays, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Maybe it was something they all were born with in their blood after all, their parents fell in love at the ballpark. Grilling areas, picnic pavilions and terraced seats were added beyond the wall in left field in the Oakes Pavilion. Three Rebels received All-American nods during Ole Miss' national championship campaign in 2022. Ole Miss outscored its opponents 161-58, or by an average of six runs per game. Placement; Recruitment; Roster; Alumni; Are you alumni of this team? 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 . Pinch-hitting with LSU up 7-3 at Alex Box Stadium, Bianco homered on the first pitch and flipped the bat. 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. 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. Four Cowboys were named to the SLC's first team, including the conference's Hitter and Newcomer of the Year in Chris Williamson, and the SLC's Pitcher of the Year in Chris Howay. The Clarion-Ledger Top 20 Underclassmen selection, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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 Rebels were also ranked in all four major college baseball polls each week of the season, including eight total weeks in the top 10 in at least one of the polls. Their season ended with a 6-1 loss to Eastern Carolina in the American Conference Championship game. In a recent interview with RebelGrove.com, the senior Bianco said that he and his wife decided 15 years ago that they didn't want any of their boys (Drew's brother, Ben, is a year older and also being recruited by top-flight programs) playing under their dad. Drew, 21, is a juniorinfielder and outfielder at LSU. 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. Michael was four years old, Ben was two, Drew was 10 months and the youngest Sam and Catherine werent even in the lineup yet. Stuart Turner and Bobby Wahl became All-SEC and All-America honorees, while Turner was named the winner of the Johnny Bench Award as the top collegiate catcher in the nation. Ole Miss made the NCAA Tournament in 2013 with a berth in the Raleigh Regional hosted by N.C. State after a 38-win season and advancing to the third day of play at the SEC Tournament. After hitting just .176 as a freshman in 2019 and .074 in the COVID-19 season of 2020, Bianco entered the NCAA transfer portal. 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. "It's one of the reasons probably he doesn't play for us. He batted .246 with seven home runs and 21 RBI. Its her favorite view in a ballpark, perhaps second-only to her seat at Oxford High School. While his bat isn't much to write home about - Bianco is a career .186 hitter in college seasons thus far . Ole Miss has won 73.2 percent of its home games under Bianco, compiling a 542-198-1 record at Swayze Field. A bunch of Ole Miss fans right now, probably: "THAT DAMN BIANCO CAN'T EVEN CROOT HIS OWN SON!". 2 in the nation, highlighted by four prospects who were taken in the MLB Draft but chose instead to play in Oxford. May 8, 2020 Sam Bianco stands in front of brothers Drew, left, and Ben at their family home in Oxford. The Rebels have seen 126Major League Baseball draft picks in that time, including a combined 27 in the past fiveseasons. They improved to 31-19 and 13-14 in the SEC with a sweep of LSU for the first time ever in Baton Rouge. 4 ranked recruiting class. 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. Its special, Ben says. Yeah man, he's really going off the reservation there, huh? Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. It was the beginning of a steady climb to the top for Ole Miss. 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. Ole Miss has ranked among the nations top 25 attendance leaders in all of Biancos 22 seasons. The Tigers look to continue their hot start with what would be a big road win on Tuesday night. 1 ranked recruiting class in the history of Ole Miss Athletics. Its unlikely that Ole Miss fans will go so far as to cheer for the Tigers. 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. 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. After opening with a decisive victory over Saint Louis, the Rebels exited the tournament after two heartbreaking losses in one day to the nations top hitting team, Tennessee Tech. With the appearance, Ole Miss became one of only 12 schools nationally to advance to eight straight NCAA Tournaments. Its there, at the table, hell ask each one, Ok, whatd you do out there?. Giving opposing hitters problems from the left side all season long, Hunter Elliott earned a Freshman All-SEC nod. Bianco the son of Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco appeared in 50 games (and started 32) as a redshirt junior this spring. Contact Annie Costabile at 601-961-7293 oracostabile@gannett.com . 6 by Collegiate Baseball. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. 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. 0:49. For a lot of reasons. Nick Fortes and Hayden Dunhurst carried on the tradition in 2018 and 2021, earning Johnny Bench Award semifinalist nods. I think thats what college is all about. The latest renovations to O-U Stadium will benefit both players and fans. Beyond the right field wall, new terracing along with more grilling areas and picnic pavilions were built in the area heavily populated by Ole Miss students. Hes not a coach in that moment. After seven seasons as an assistant at Northwestern (La.) Theyre still my parents. The Rebels blew through the Regional with a win over Jacksonville State and a pair of wins over Washington on the way to a fifth NCAA Super Regional in 10 seasons. He is married to the former Camille Marquette, and the couple has five children: sons, Michael, Benjamin, Andrew and Samuel, and one daughter, Catherine. 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. I guess the question is why should we have to handle it. 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. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. Bianco was 3-for-12 with three RBIs in LSU's series victory at Ole Miss in April. That streak also includes 16 consecutive years ranked in the top five. Bianco brought in another top-five class in 2022 with Perfect Game's No. 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. 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 captured the SEC Tournament title in 2006 and again in 2018. Sam is just a freshman, but if he continues to play the way he is, Oxford coach Chris Baughman said, hell have a list of offers to choose from as well. Following the season, six Rebels were taken in the 2016 MLB Draft to mark the 12th-straight year at least four Ole Miss players were chosen. In 2010, Bianco was inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame. 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. Following a 31-25 campaign in 1999, Bianco's 2000 team produced one of the most successful seasons in McNeese State history. Can Ole Miss seniors shock the SEC with a win on Senior Night vs. Texas A&M? 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. From there, the Rebels hosted their 10th NCAA Regional under Bianco. 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. I miss graduations, proms, I miss a lot of stuff, he said, via Inside the Rebels. Mike Bianco issues update on Hunter Elliott following first loss of 2023 season. The fact that this Rebels team is . It was the first time a Rebel player had ever been a finalist for the award. Known by fans and peers as a classy winner on the field and a gifted, caring family man off the field the veteran Rebel baseball could be called an extreme competitor. Stephen Head, then a sophomore, earned All-America honors for the second-straight season, becoming the school's third two-time All-American in 2004. Mike was a transfer player coming in on scholarship. They key for the Biancos though is that they realize baseball isnt bigger than family. While working behind the plate for LSU, Bianco caught major league pitchers Ben McDonald, Russ Springer, Curtis Leskanic, John O'Donoghue, Chad Ogea and Paul Byrd. Among those 166players, 32have made Major League rosters, including 21Rebels in the past 22 seasons. It was the highest national ranking for the Rebels since finishing the 1969 season ranked No. 5 Arizona. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. When the Rebels hosted again in 2009 at the newly renovated Oxford-University Stadium, new attendance marks were again set; Ole Miss hosted the then-largest crowd in school history as 10,323 fans came to see the Rebels take on Virginia in game two of the Super Regional. But credit Mike for not letting selfish reasons interfere with letting Drew make his own decision. State and LSU, Bianco received his first head coaching opportunity, taking over the reins of McNeese State. The 2018 campaign brought one of Biancos best seasons to date. Since then, Bianco has become the winningest coach in program history, led the. I want them to make their marks on their own. 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. Ole Miss won the game, 8-5, Drew nearly had a chance late in the game, as he came to the on-deck circle. 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. During the 2021 campaign, Doug Nikhazy became the programs fourth two-time All-American and its third unanimous All-American. 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. He then returned to Baton Rouge where he joined Bertman's staff at LSU. The 2019 squad set program records for walks drawn (351), fielding percentage (.978) and stolen bases (93) en route to a strong year. Mike Bianco has named his starting three for the weekend series against Deleware. Bianco will have one year of eligibility remaining. 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. LSU is a one of the nation's top programs and it's a prudent move for anyone trying to further their baseball career. Entering Sunday, Bianco played five games for the Cougars, hitting .118 (2-for-17) at the dish with one homer and three RBI. Not satisfied with the accomplishments of the previous season, Ole Miss added to its list of firsts in 2005. He was the starting catcher and team captain for the Tigers' 1989 team that finished third at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. I hope I win and hes hoping he wins. 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. 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. Bianco learned the game from Bill Brinker at Seminole High School, Mike Easom at Indian River Community College and then Skip Bertman at LSU. 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. 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. 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. 19 pick from the Toronto Blue Jays. 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. 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. The left-hander also became the fourth Rebel to claim the Ferriss Trophy, giving Ole Miss more winners of the award than any other program in the state. In addition to the outstanding winning percentage, the demand for seats led to new renovations and additions at O-U Stadium/Swayze Field. 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. Proud to say that I have committed to Louisiana State University!! 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. 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. 1 ranking in program history. The 1998 season also saw the Cowboys rise to third in the conference standings and qualify for the SLC Tournament. Love of the game For Mike it's been a lifetime. 1 recruiting class in the history of not only the baseball program but all of Ole Miss athletics. 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. David Magee is Publisher of The Oxford Eagle. Rebels coach Mike Bianco is the favored option among the large contingent of former Bertman players. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000. Please check your email for a confirmation. Several players pulled in honors in 2007 as Ole Miss added a third SEC Freshman of the Year in Jordan Henry and seven Rebels took slots on All-SEC teams. 4. 1 team in the country according to every poll. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Four Rebels earned spots as All-SEC selections on either the first or second team, while outfielder Burney Hutchinson earned second team All-America honors from Baseball Weekly. 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. 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