Legendary Miami (Fla.) head coach Ron Fraser died. In 30 years with Miami, Ron Fraser led the Canes to the College World Series 12 times. He retired in 1992 with 1,271 wins.

• 2013: Collegiate Baseball 2012 Rankings: RPI | NCBWA | Baseball America | USA Today Coaches'

The SEC altered the format and expanded the field for its annual baseball tournament for the upcoming 2013 season. An additional two teams will make the field, bringing the total to 12.

• 2013: Collegiate Baseball 2012 Rankings: RPI | NCBWA | Baseball America | USA Today Coaches'

After a third-place finish at the 2012 College World Series, Arkansas opens the 2013 season as the nation’s No. 1 team, according to the Collegiate Baseball Preseason Top 40 Poll released Thursday.

• Collegiate Baseball Preseason 2012 Rankings: Baseball RPI | NCBWA | Baseball America | USA Today Coaches'

From Game 1 until Arizona came away with its first national title since 1986, there were memorable plays throughout the 2012 College World Series. Take a look back at the top highlights.

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