Notre Dame left fielder Brian Stavisky (19) scores ahead of the tag by Rice catcher Jeff Blackinton in the bottom of the third inning with two outs during the College World Series, in Omaha, Neb., Monday June 17, 2002. (AP Photo/Dennis Grundman)
Rice first baseman Vincent Sinisi is safe after stealing second after Notre Dame shortstop Javier Sanchez, right, drops the ball in the bottom of the first inning of a College World Series game held in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 17, 2002. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
Irish celebrate Brian Stavisky's homerun.
Brian Stavisky swings and crushes the game-winning homer against Rice.
Notre Dame left fielder Brian Stavisky swings for his game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against Rice to win the game 5-3 in a College World Series game in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 17, 2002. Rice was eliminated from the World Series with the loss. (AP Photo/Ted Kirk)
Notre Dame's Brian Stavisky rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of their Monday, June 17, 2002 College World Series game in Omaha, Neb. Notre Dame beat Rice 5-3 eliminating Rice from the series.(AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
Notre Dame's Steve Sollmann slides into second base after being forced out by Rice shortstop Paul Janish during the third inning of a College World Series game in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 17, 2002. Brian Stavisky was safe at first. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)
