Mike Gillespie to Coach UC Irvine?

Former USC coach Mike Gillespie has been rumored to be pursuing the UC Irvine coaching job that just became vacant after successful coach Dave Serrano left for his dream team Cal State Fullerton.  As reported by the OC Register, Gillespie sent in his resume to UC Irvine this last week. 

The Anteaters made it to the College World Series for the first time in school history last season.  They took a hard blow after their athletic director retired and soon after coach Dave Serrano did too.

Eater nation can give a sigh of relief (at least for now).  The future of the team did not look bright until word that Gillespie had sent in his application.  Gillespie, 67, coached USC for 20 before retiring in 2006.  He led the Trojans to four College World Series including one championship in '98.

No decision has been made yet on whether UC Irvine will hire Gillespie, but one can assume that not many other coaches applying for the job have as much respect as Mike Gillespie.