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Virginia Baseball had to replace a legendary head coach when Brian O'Connor left for Mississippi State, but you would be hard-pressed to find anyone to think they did not make the correct hire when they brought in Duke head coach Chris Pollard to replace O'Connor.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Mississippi State Baseball Standouts Receive Postseason Honors

Mississippi State Baseball standout third baseman Ace Reese and designated hitter Noah Sullivan were selected to the ABCA/Rawlings South All-Region team on Tuesday.

MLB News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 10

Pair of Duke Baseball Stars Enter The Transfer Portal: Will They Follow Chris Pollard to Virginia?

Virginia Baseball made a big hire today by getting Duke head coach Chris Pollard to take the head coaching position left vacant by Brian O'Connor. Whenever a move like this happens, one of the first questions on people's minds is if any of those players that played under that head coach will follow him to his new school.

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Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 10

Virginia Fans and Social Media React to Chris Pollard Becoming UVA's New Baseball Coach

Virginia Baseball has their new head coach. A little over a week since long-time head coach Brian O'Connor left to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State, Virginia hired a head coach to replace him and it comes from within the ACC.

MLB News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 10

Chris Pollard Named Head Coach of Virginia Baseball

Virginia baseball has a new skipper in Duke head coach Chris Pollard, who takes over after Brian O'Connor left the program for Mississippi State nine days ago.

MLB News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 7

Brian O'Connor Pins Letter to Virginia Baseball Community After Departure For Mississippi State

On Sunday night, the news broke that long-time Virginia Baseball head coach Brian O'Connor was going to leave to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State, leaving Charlottesville after 22 seasons as the head coach.

MLB News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 7

Virginia Baseball Star Aidan Teel Makes Transfer Decision, Will Head To Mississippi State

To no surprise, Virginia outfielder Aidan Teel is following former UVA head coach Brian O'Connor to Mississippi State. Teel is one of the best available players in the transfer portal and he becomes the latest Cavalier to make his way to the SEC and Starkville (MS).

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 6

Pair of Former UVA Freshman Phenoms Follow Brian O'Connor To Mississippi State

Virginia Baseball has been in flux since Sunday night when long-time head coach Brian O'Connor opted to leave to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State.

MLB News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 6

Brian O'Connor Gives Answer For Why He Decided To Leave Virginia For Mississippi State

Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 6

Brian O'Connor Reminisces On His Time With Virginia Baseball 'I Am Forever Grateful for All The Support'

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 6

What do Mississippi State fans expect with O'Connor's breathtaking deal?

STARKVILLE, Miss. — If there were any doubts, Mississippi State got the new coach they wanted all along. They were also willing to pay the price for Brian O'Connor.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 5

Brian O'Connor's Contract Terms With Mississippi State Baseball Unveiled

Long-time Virginia Baseball head coach Brian O'Connor left late on Sunday to become the head coach at Mississippi State and from the looks of it, he is going to be well compensated for doing so.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 5

Everything new Mississippi State coach Brian O'Connor in introductory speech

Mississippi State introduced its new head baseball coach, Brian O'Connor, Thursday night at Dudy Noble Field. Here's what he said during his introductory speech: Wow, the mecca of college baseball, right here in Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 5

Mississippi State hiring Brian O'Connor continues to receive high praise

The college baseball world, outside the state of Virginia, are loving Mississippi State’s hire of former Virginia coach Brian O’Connor. Baseball America’s Peter Flaherty called it a “massive splash hire” and said that “O’Connor is the perfect fit for the job” in recent episode of Baseball America’s College Baseball Podcast.