Butch Thompson criticizes NCAA regional format after Auburn's title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson expressed disappointment with the NCAA regional format following his team's 8-3 victory against Milwaukee on June 1. This win marked Auburn's fifth NCAA regional title, achieved after overcoming an initial loss. Thompson raised concerns about the toll the format takes on student-athletes, highlighting the extensive pitching workload during the tournament. He emphasized the need for a re-evaluation of the regional structure to prioritize player health and performance.
- •Auburn won its fifth NCAA regional title on June 1.
- •The team played five games in four days, pitching over 600 combined pitches.
- •Thompson voiced concerns about player health under the current tournament format.
- •Auburn lost its first game to Milwaukee before winning four straight.
- •Thompson called for discussions on improving the regional format.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn baseball's Butch Thompson 'disappointed' with NCAA regional format
"Following Auburn baseball's NCAA regional title, head coach Butch Thompson expressed concern over the weekend's format.
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