TJ & Team USA

■ MU baseball coach named manager of USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (Columbia Missourian)

"I think he'll bring an aura of calm and confidence to the team," said Evan Pratte, the director of baseball operations for MU. "He's been through it before and knows the ins and outs of Team USA. He'll run the team well. He'll do the same thing he does here."

■ Team USA puts together impressive coaching staff (rivals.com)

Jamieson, who is regarded as one of the nation's best teachers, has done a fantastic job during his tenure at Missouri. He also earned a great reputation in 2005 when he helped lead Team USA to an impressive 16-4 summer record.