We’re dancing in the streets of Oxford!
Illinois was selected as the No. 2 seed in the Oxford Regional in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The region includes southern powerhouses Clemson and Ole Miss, as well as Jacksonville State. Let’s take a look at some players that could stand in the Illini’s way.
Grayson Byrd
Byrd is the son of former major league pitcher and Atlanta Braves broadcaster, Paul Byrd. Unlike his father, Grayson is a home run machine. Byrd hit a total of 15 home runs this year and was the only Tiger to bat above .