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Murray State head coach Dan Skirka joins the College Baseball Show Coach's Corner to break down the Racers’ historic Omaha run, the culture that defines his program, the 2026 squad, and how he builds winners at one of the nation’s most resilient mid-major programs. From leadership and player development to recruiting, mentors, and what it meant to feel Racer Nation take over Durham and Omaha, this is an inside look at one of the best stories in college baseball.

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00:00 – Intro & Coach Skirka’s Journey

02:30 – Murray State’s Omaha Run & Program Identity

05:30 – Culture, Toughness & Player Development

09:20 – Fall Standouts & Looking Ahead to 2026

12:10 – Building Consistency & Staff Continuity

14:00 – Recruiting the Right Guys

16:10 – Mentors Who Shaped His Career

18:20 – Missouri Valley Competition & 2026 Schedule

19:50 – Fan Support & The Wild Postseason Ride

21:00 – Off-Field Life: Pickup Hoops & NFL Sundays

23:45 – Advice for Young Coaches

25:00 – Message to Racer Nation

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In this episode of the College Baseball Show Coach’s Corner, Jared and Mark sit down with Cincinnati head coach Jordan Bischel for one of the most insightful and entertaining conversations of the year. Coach Bischel walks us through his unconventional path from the accounting world to Division III coaching and eventually the Big 12, breaks down how he’s built a sustainable, player-driven culture, and offers a deep look at the Bearcats’ rising talent—highlighting impact returners, breakout candidates, and the youth-heavy roster shaping their 2026 outlook. He also dives into the challenges of recruiting in the portal era, the depth of the Big 12, the importance of developing leadership, and why Diet Mountain Dew has basically become part of Cincinnati’s game-day routine.

0:00 – Intro: Cincinnati Head Coach Jordan Bischel Joins the Show

0:34 – Bischel’s Journey: From Accounting to College Baseball

3:20 – Building Cincinnati’s Culture & Identity in the Big 12

5:40 – Replacing Stars & Developing the Next Wave of Leaders

7:10 – How the Bearcats Keep the Entire Roster Bought In

10:05 – Recruiting, the Portal, and Roster-Building Strategy

12:50 – Why Cincinnati Is One of the Nation’s Youngest Teams

17:20 – Draft Prospects to Watch: Nate Taylor & Jack Natili

20:10 – Competing in a Deep, Chaos-Filled Big 12

23:20 – Under-the-Radar Arms & 2026 Breakout Candidates

25:10 – Life Outside Baseball: Disney Trips & Family Time

26:45 – Favorite Ballparks & the Mountain Dew Story

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Jared and Tyler sit down with Georgia Tech’s breakout catcher Vahn Lackey, one of the top college backstops headed into the 2026 MLB Draft. We dive into his rise from a modest freshman season to a 2025 breakout year, his standout defensive skills behind the plate, what’s improved offensively, and why scouts are so excited about his hit-over-power potential and athletic upside. Don’t miss this inside look at one of college baseball’s most intriguing draft stories.

0:00 – Intro

0:27 – Vahn’s journey to Georgia Tech

2:15 – Breakout sophomore season

3:45 – Northwoods League experience

6:40 – Cape Cod & Team USA takeaways

9:15 – Georgia Tech chemistry & 2026 goals

11:10 – ACC atmospheres

12:50 – Personal development goals

13:25 – MLB hitter Mount Rushmore

14:50 – Off-field life & favorite food spots

15:45 – Pitcher he wants to face

16:20 – Favorite college baseball moment

17:05 – Walk-up songs for 2026

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