Jim Toman

posted by Scott Hood, Monday, June 25, 2007

I spoke with former USC associate baseball coach Jim Toman for nearly 20 minutes Sunday night. As most of you know, he has accepted the position as head baseball coach at Liberty University. He is certainly elated at finally securing a chance to run his own program but, at the same time, a bit sad having to leave Columbia.

Talking to him, it was clear the major attraction for taking the Liberty job was the potential of the baseball program (A.D. Jeff Barber has promised significant improvements to the facilities) and the Christian environment prevailing throughout the Lynchburg community. Toman and his family are very religious and faithfully attended Sunday services at First Baptist Church in Columbia.

There's no doubt in my mind with his recruiting prowess that Toman will succeed at Liberty. It's a well-deserved promotion. His impact on the USC program the last 11 years has been monumental. With his quick wit and sense of humor, he'll also keep the local media entertained, that's for sure. Liberty got themselves a good one.

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