I just got done watching the conclusion of one of the biggest upsets in collegiate sports history. The Fresno State Bulldogs, who were seeded 4th in their region (out of 4 teams) managed to get out of there, then win their superregional against a tough Arizona State team, then get it together in Omaha to win the College World Series. That they got as far as they did was amazing. They even spotted the Georgia Bulldogs a game in the best-of-3 series. This is a huge upset, along the lines of Villanova beating Georgetown in 1985 or maybe the 2007 Fiesta Bowl (Boise State over Oklahoma). But, this won't get nearly the play it should because college baseball is not a national sport. It is regional.
It's too bad that college baseball isn't a bigger deal. That is probably because it's a non-factor in a lot of the Midwest and most of the East. Winter really gets in the way of good baseball in these parts. For example, Minnesota has a pretty solid program. They have won many Big Ten titles and have made many trips to the NCAA tournament. But, they never get anywhere in the tournament. Heck, Wisconsin doesn't even have a team. Given that the Big Ten and Big East don't have strong baseball programs nationally, that eliminates much interest in New York and Chicago. If there is no interest in market 1 or 3, that limits the national appeal.
The V on top is supposed to symbolize the San Joaquin Valley and its agriculture. The valley is where Fresno is located.
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