Last season, the star power of Kody Clemens helped carry the Texas Longhorns on an improbable run to the College World Series that was ended quickly and decisively by two powerhouse SEC programs with more talent.
By all accounts, the Longhorns overachieved in head coach David Pierce’s second season, though that didn’t keep expectations from rising in the fanbase, a situation aided by a strong start to the season and a rise up the polls after a thrilling sweep of LSU in Austin.
And then the cracks started showing — the offense has struggled with two of its most important players sidelined by injury and the pitching staff has had issues throwing strikes.