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First look at the eight teams in the College World Series


Not so long ago, the Tar Heels were an Omaha foregone conclusion, making the CWS field four consecutive times and six times in eight years between 2006-13. But after four years of no trips to Nebraska, including two tourney absences and last year's upset by Davidson, doubts were beginning to creep into the Boshamer Stadium grandstands. (ESPN.com)

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