There was a time this baseball season where it seemed Tennessee and new head coach Todd Raleigh might have a chance to still be playing at this ultimate time of the year on the college diamond.
While a tough closing stretch quashed the Volunteers' postseason hopes under their first-year skipper, it did nothing to deter Raleigh's enthusiasm.
In this Q/A, Raleigh looks back on his first season in Knoxville; discusses Tennessee's high-profile 2009 schedule; recruiting and even talks next season's goals. Here's a hint: Raleigh doesn't expect to have this same week open for interviews next year.
