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The 1996 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 8. The fiftieth tournament's champion was Louisiana State University coached by Skip Bertman. The Most Outstanding Player was Pat Burrell of the University of Miami.
[edit] Participating Teams
| Seeding | School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish | CWS W-L Record
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| 1 | University of Alabama | Southeastern Conference | 49 - 17 (20 - 10, 0 GB) | Jim Wells | 2
(last: 1983) | 2nd
(1983) | 4 - 4
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| 2 | University of Florida | Southeastern Conference | 48 - 16 (20 - 10, 0 GB) | Andy Lopez | 2
(last: 1991) | 3rd
(1991) | 3 - 4
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| 3 | Wichita State University | Missouri Valley Conference | 54 - 9 (24 - 4, 0 GB) | Gene Stephenson | 6
(last: 1993) | 1st
(1989) | 16 - 9
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| 4 | Clemson University | Atlantic Coast Conference | 49 - 15 (17 - 7, 2 GB) | Jack Leggett | 7
(last: 1995) | 5th
(1958, 1959, 1976) | 4 - 14
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| 5 | University of Miami | Independents | 47 - 13 (n/a) | Jim Morris | 14
(last: 1995) | 1st
(1982, 1984) | 29 - 25
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| 6 | Louisiana State University | Southeastern Conference | 48 - 15 (20 - 10, 0 GB) | Skip Bertman | 7
(last: 1994) | 1st
(1991, 1993) | 15 - 11
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| 7 | Florida State University | Atlantic Coast Conference | 51 - 15 (19 - 5, 0 GB) | Mike Martin | 14
(last: 1995) | 2nd
(1970, 1986) | 18 - 28
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| 8 | Oklahoma State University | Big Eight Conference | 45 - 19 (17 - 9, 2 GB) | Gary Ward (college coach) | 17
(last: 1993) | 1st
(1959) | 38 - 32
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[edit] Results
[edit] Bracket
- Bracket to be Included
[edit] Game Results
[edit] All-Tournament Team
The following players were members of the All-Tournament Team.
[edit] Notable Players
- University of Alabama: Dustan Mohr, Tim Young
- Clemson University: Kris Benson, Billy Koch, Matt LeCroy, Ken Vining
- University of Florida: David Eckstein, Mark Ellis, Josh Fogg, Paul Rigdon, Brad Wilkerson
- Florida State University: Randy Choate, J.D. Drew
- Louisiana State University: Brett Laxton, Warren Morris, Ed Yarnall
- University of Miami: Pat Burrell, Alex Cora
- Oklahoma State University: Dave Maurer
- Wichita State University: Casey Blake, Braden Looper
[edit] Tournament Notes
