Peter Burns discusses incredible scenes in Omaha, new coaches in the SEC West

Key notes from Peter Burns interview

• The College World Series is one of my favorite events every single year for a college baseball event. It is one of those things that even if your team isn't here and playing, you can show up here and have a great time. The people here in Omaha are what makes the two weeks so great. That, and the steaks and alcohol. There are many fans that once they come here to see their team, that keep coming back and making return trips. That says a lot in my mind.
   
• NC State is such an underdog from where they were at the beginning of the season. In my mind, Vanderbilt has the mental edge going into these two games. They know what is in front of them. They have that sharpness that they know if they lose, they're going home; the dream is done. It's like the difference between live TV and taped TV. I think Kumar Rocker will be fantastic. I'm excited to see him tonight. The biggest question for me is who do they pitch when they force the if-necessary game.
   
• The Mississippi State fans are here in Omaha and absolutely enjoying themselves. They tore up the town the other night after their comeback win over Virginia. If they get Will Bednar back for the championship series, they will be in a great spot. I think in my mind that Mississippi State fans want a baseball title more than they even want one in football. College baseball means that much to them.
   
• I think we have an NC State/Mississippi State final. Neither of those programs has ever won a title, so that it would be great theatre. But I think the Bulldogs will win it all and get their first title.
   
• I think Jay Johnson is a good hire. He will go in there knowing the pressure that comes with that job. It's just different there. You cant lose a midweek game to McNeese State there without people wanting to fire you. He's ready for that challenge.
   
• Jim Schlossnagle is a great hire at Texas A&M. I'm super excited to see how he capitalizes on his Texas recruiting ties and gets the ball rolling in Aggieland. The goal for them is Omaha. So it'll be interesting to watch how soon that happens.