Two weeks ago, Arizona was still numb from a disappointing 0-2 performance at the College World Series, but all signs pointed to a very bright future.
Then Jay Johnson surprisingly left for LSU, creating a domino effect that saw a total of 20 players enter the NCAA transfer portal. Suddenly a program with so much problem was at an unexpected crossroads.
Monday’s hiring of UA legend Chip Hale helps get things back on course, but the 56-year-old first-time college coach has a lot of work ahead of him.