June 13, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. (www.ucfathletics.com) - UCF's introduction of Terry Rooney as the school's new baseball coach garnered considerable media coverage Thursday and Friday. Rooney's hiring received attention not only in the Orlando area, but also on the national level.
Rooney is concluding his second season at LSU, where he serves as the Tigers' associate head coach. LSU is participating in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
Baseball America
More and more of college baseball's most talented assistant coaches are getting their cracks at head coaching gigs.
Orlando Sentinel
UCF introduced Terry Rooney as its new baseball coach Thursday afternoon, handing the LSU assistant coach an assignment to get the Knights back to postseason.
Orlando Sentinel
Rooney said he wanted to create a work-first, accountability-based atmosphere. Since he's never been a head coach, he said he expected his style to evolve, but said he's going to be clear about his work ethic.
Florida Today
LSU assistant baseball coach Terry Rooney will be heading to the University of Central Florida after the Tiger's College World Series appearance.
Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser
LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri has lost another one, but he feels like a proud father.
Shreveport Times
LSU pitching coach Terry Rooney, has been selected as the head coach of the UCF baseball program, director of athletics and executive vice president Keith R. Tribble announced today.
Rivals.com
Terry Rooney is on the ride of his life.
CSTV.com
Terry Rooney, who helped guide LSU to the 2008 College World Series, has been selected as the head coach of the UCF baseball program, director of athletics and executive vice president Keith R. Tribble announced Thursday.
WFTV-9
UCF names new baseball coach.