The all-time winningest coach in college baseball history is following his old school.
And rooting for an Illinois trip to Omaha.
Augie Garrido certainly knows the way.
The current Texas leader has been there eight times with the Longhorns, winning two national titles.
Overall, Garrido has won the College World Series five times, with three others at Cal State Fullerton.
What does Garrido think of the current Illinois season?
“Amazing,” the 76-year-old said. “I’m more joyful than I am surprised. And I’m really surprised. They are doing something nobody ever thought they could do.