A quick hit look at the roles and expectations of the Eight in Omaha for ’16
The Remaining National Seeds
THE FAVORITE
Florida remains the most talented club on paper, a group expected to win
THE EXPERIENCED
Few have experienced more success on this stage than the ‘Canes
THE HUNGRY SURVIVOR
Texas Tech is back to Omaha for a second time, and came back from the dead to get here
Five Still Fighting
THE MOST RECENT CHAMP
It’s a different crew, but the last time the ‘Cats were here, in 2012, they won it all
THE NEWBIES
An experienced and power-laden club making a first trip to Omaha
Carrying the “Grand” momentum and the West Coast flag
THE RETURNERS
A historic powerhouse, returning for the first time since the late 1990’s
A newly dominant force, returning for a third straight year, the only club to do so