DALLAS (NCBWA) The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association
continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the eighth year with
its 2005 weekly surveys. Weekly polls will continue each Monday through
June 28, following the NCAA World Series in Omaha, Neb.
The Texas Longhorns have rebounded from a three-game sweep at
the hands of Baylor at the start of Big 12 play to win five of their last
six and reclaim the No. 1 ranking in the NCBWA poll. Cal State Fullerton
and Tulane stayed put at second and third while Georgia Tech, last week's
top-ranked team, fell to No. 4. Florida, bolstered by a win at Florida State
and three-game sweep of Kentucky, rose six spots to a season-high No. 5
ranking.
Founded in 1962, the NCBWA is dedicated to the advancement of college
baseball. Membership is open to writers, broadcasters and publicists of
the sport. Members receive a membership card, directory, newsletter updates
and official votes in the Xanthus Dick Howser Trophy, Regional Players of
the Year and NCBWA All-America voting. The NCBWA also sponsors the Pro-Line
Cap Division I Players of the Week, the Stopper of the Year, and publication
and writing contests.