The Virginia baseball team earned a trip back to Omaha for the College World Series, giving Hoo fans an extended sports year once again. Brian O’Connor’s program last appeared in Omaha in 2015 when it won the National Championship. This year’s team will try to join the women’s swimming and diving and men’s lacrosse teams with titles during this sports year.
Fans, obviously, are excited about the baseball team’s run. Here are some threads that have popped up this week.
- Taking my dad to Omaha for Father’s Day ~ Hoos Inc.
- Headed to Omaha: Hoo else is going? ~ Tom in Crozet
- Player from previous BOC squads you’d most like to have back for CWS ~ BrevardHoo
- Our bracket is really tough with #2 TX, #3 TN, and #7 MsSt. ~ 1969hoo
- Was at game yesterday. Thoughts from a 65 year-old Wahoo. I am one of few fans living in Columbia … ~ KA78HOO
For fans headed to Omaha, UVA Clubs in Nebraska in partnership with the UVA Advancement’s Office of Engagement, the Virginia Athletics Foundation, and University of Virginia Athletics is hosting some events. Some are listed below, but keep tabs on this link for the full listing of fan events and activities.
Wahoo Welcome – Saturday, June 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. CT. Enjoy a festive UVA evening with appetizers, a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail, and the company of fellow Hoos! Casual attire. Hilton Omaha – Grand Central Foyer, 1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68102 . Adults 21+ $15.00 (includes 1 complimentary wine, beer, or cocktail); Adults
Meet-Up: Family Friendly Gardens – Monday, June 21, 10 a.m. CT. Join UVA at the Lauritzen Gardens (Omaha’s Botanical Center,100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108) for a self-guided tour through Omaha’s Botanical Center. Purchase your ticket, gather to give a cheer to UVA, and then enjoy all the botanical center has to offer. Families will find a Children’s Garden for younger Hoos. Admission is paid upon entry, with tram tours available of the gardens and a café on-site for snacks and beverages.
Meet-Up: Happy Hour – Monday, June 21, 5 p.m. CT. Brickway Brewery and Distillery is the destination for local brew and spirits. Join Hoos for a happy hour and try their Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal winning Jalapeño Pineapple Pils, the crowd- pleasing Red Lager, or the barrel-aged Epic Blackout Stout. If a brew is not for you, try Brickway’s award-winning single malt whiskies and bourbons, rum, gin, and vodka. Registration requested for planning purposes. Brickway Brewery & Distillery, 1116 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102.
While the baseball team’s run certainly has fans talking, there have been some good threads on the rest of TheSabre.com’s message boards too. The football board had a long thread on tailgating, the men’s basketball board had threads on the late Fletcher Arritt, way too early bracketology, and Isaiah Wilkins’ return. The lacrosse board had a good thread on the latest Lars Tiffany newsletter. And, of course, the Olympic Sports board in general is buzzing with several Cavalier swimmers earning spots for Team USA in Japan this summer.
- Quin Blanding sparked a discussion about our tailgating culture on Twitter ~ Hoos Inc
- Been straight in tears since 7 a.m. ~ woodrum
- I’m not knowledgeable enough to tell how accurate this is. ~ HowieT3
- Good to see Isaiah Wilkins back. ~ hooshouse
- Newsletter ~ hoofan123
- Olympic Sports Message Board
Let’s take a look at the weekly fan picks to wrap up Fan Friday!
Fan(s) Of The Week
Happy Father’s Day to the Hoos out there.
Student Fan(s) Of The Week
Good times at the JPJ.
Feature Photo Of The Week
Mandy Alonso is one of the “Super Seniors” back for an extra year with Virginia.
