Omaha!

Tailgaters gathered around the grill. The smell of burgers and bratwurst in the air. Roadside stands full of souvenirs. Open debates on who's the best. Welcome to the College World Series. Welcome to Omaha.

Rosenblatt is not a place. Rosenblatt is an event. The atmosphere is electric. Two and 'que hangs over the day game participants. The Driver's Seat awaits the night game participants. And the Diamond Vision continuously reminds everyone year after year, dreams can come true.

But unfortunately, Rosenblatt and what it represents is coming to a close. I found out today that next year is to be the last for this majestic place. The City of Omaha is building a new stadium (the trade off was the NCAA agreed to continue to play the CWS in Omaha for 25 more years) and will be moving the CWS downtown. Rosenblatt will be leveled and the zoo will be able to expand (the big bubble you see on TV behind the fence is part of the zoo). And one of the most amazing championship tournaments in the world will no doubt for all, be different.

There was not one person I spoke with today who is looking forward to Rosenblatt moving into extinction. And after drinking in the moment for myself, I wholeheartedly agree. Each and every Coach, Player, and Fan who enters this sacred place makes memories that last a lifetime. And today that happened for me.