The Roost

UNC Asheville Postgame

It was just another blowout for Coastal Carolina, but I wonder if nights like Friday, when the Chanticleers hammered UNC Asheville 18-2, won't play a large role in determining if Coastal will make its first appearance in the College World Series.

Ready to return

A few weeks after tearing a knee ligament in a freak injury, Coastal pitcher Keith Hessler is ready to return to the mound.

Christmas in April

Baseball is a grueling grind from January to June. It's tough for the players to maintain their excitement through the litany of practices and games.

Myocarditis killed Austry

DALLAS (AP) — Heart inflammation killed a former Coastal Carolina and Texas Tech first baseman who collapsed and died last month just after crossing the finish line of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Dallas.

Teal inks with Seahawks

He had to swap coasts to do it, but former Coastal Carolina safety Quinton Teal is back in the NFL.

UVA Postgame

It may have been a loss, but Coastal coach Gary Gilmore would willingly take the risk of a few more if it would help his club improve.

First 100 < Second 100

We have a huge package in today's paper discussing what impact Coastal athletic director Hunter Yurachek, who has been on the job 100 days today, has had on the athletic department so far. There is a main story and a Q&A with Yurachek himself.

No. 1 Priority

For the second time in as many seasons, Coastal will have the opportunity to knock off the nation's No. 1 team in a midweek affair.

Is there any doubt?

There is certainly little doubt right now that Coastal would be a national seed and host a regional and super regional if the postseason began today. It remains to be seen if the status quo will change over the final month of the season.

Fraser inks with Saints

Former Coastal Carolina and Carolina Forest fullback Tommy Fraser signed a free-agent deal with the New Orleans Saints following the NFL Draft Saturday, his father said.