CLEMSON – The word “Omaha” has been scattered around Clemson’s practices, uniforms, and media outings for decades.
Ahead of the 2000 season, former Clemson baseball head coach Jack Leggett added the word in script font to the back of the Tigers’ hats, nestled inside of the iconic Paw. Leggett’s message with the hats was simple — every time Clemson stepped on the diamond, they did so with the intention of reaching the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
That mindset extends beyond the hats (which are still worn each year), to the practice fields. Each year, the Tigers compete in the “Omaha Challenge,” a team-building series held at the end of fall practice, reinforcing the same goal — getting to Omaha is the standard.