Irish Advance To The College World Series
June 10, 2002
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Winning pitcher Chris Niesel throws against Florida State during the championship game of the NCAA Super Regional, Monday, June 10, 2002, in Tallahassee, Fla. Niesel pitched 8 innings allowing one run in Notre Dame's 3-1 win. With the win Notre Dame advances to the College World Series. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Chris Niesel looks in for the sign.

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Shortstop Javier Sanchez prepares to throw to first base over Florida State base runner Tony Richie to complete a double play during the sixth inning of the NCAA Super Regional, Monday, June 10, 2002 in Tallahassee, Fla. FSU'S Jerrod Brown wasout at first to complete the double play. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Catcher Paul O'Toole and relief pitcher J. P. Gagne celebrate the final out of their 3-1 win over Florida State in the NCAA Super Regional. With the win, Notre Dame advances to the College World Series for the first time in 45 years. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Notre Dame players rush the field and relief pitcher J. P. Gagne (46) as they celebrate their 3-1 win over Florida State.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Notre Dame celebrates after defeating FSU.

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Head coach Paul Mainieri hugs player Steve Stanley following Notre Dame's 3-1 win. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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Demie Mainieri, father of Notre Dame baseball coach Paul Mainieri, spreads the news of a notre Dame victory over Florida State Monday, June 10, 2002, as family and friends celebrate in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame Alumni Director Chuck Leonard, background, searches for a receiver of high fives. (AP Photo/South Bend Tribune, Jim Rider)

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