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Agree ! Are you familiar with the Rice program ? Does the AD control, alumni, Berkman, anyone or there divisions ? Good for the State if they return to prominence. Our resident Owl, @OWLVIS had some health issues. Hope he is doing well.
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Don't know if the NCAA Baseball Committee will follow suit, but the Softball Committee prioritized regional matchups to the extent possible due to Covid. Especially for the Super Regional matchups. With the improvement in Covid restrictions, may/may not be a factor. Results were alot of conference matchups for the Super Regionals.
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Good idea, don't see it listed (on mobile). Though I am just learning how to navigate that site.
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Yes, Shea has Graves Disease. Reason she wears sunglasses and it can cause weight gain (thyroid issues). Re: Player conditioning. Not necessarily their size/weight, but the amount of bad weight and flexibility/speed for position players. Not really a problem at Texas, but 2/3 seem like they could have benefited from full off season conditioning. Though Shea has gained weight, what a warrior ! Great endurance. LHN guide states they are having replays all day of the Texas/WVU baseball blowouts instead of two classic softball games. Not good, maybe later. Wanted to tape/ rewatch, not as cognizant as before past midnight.
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Had the same thought. But I think it can be attributed to the lack/type of off season workouts due to Covid. Many teams seem to have the issue. Juarez, OU ace pitcher, really gained weight and her overall performance has declined. Like all, so proud of the team and Camille Corona. Patiently awaited her time, did not complain, team player. The following are excerpts from an article in the Statesman last week on MW's defensive philosophy. Hopefully, these 2 Oregon games will temper his thinking. I am sure he values defense, but even more after this weekend. "Our defense, we still have some issues there," Texas coach Mike White said. "Hopefully we can string hits together and take care of that." Of the 64 teams that qualified for the postseason, only two have a worse fielding percentage. Only four tournament teams — Mississippi State, Georgia, Alabama State and Kennesaw State -— have committed more errors. After White was hired three years ago, he told his new players that "I’m about offense." He wanted Texas to grab early leads. That meant placing the best bats in his starting lineup, not the best gloves. White's message was clear. As former UT infielder Malory Schattle put it, who plays “basically depends on who’s really hitting well that day.” "I think we've evolved to this combination of best of both. You've got to have some offense, and you've got to have some, obviously, defense," White said. "If say, (third baseman Camille) Corona's not hitting the ball today, I can always bring someone in to pinch-hit for her and then put Corona back in." Of the 72 teams that have qualified for the past nine Women's College World Series, 36% had a top-10 fielding percentage. Of those 72 teams, 39 had a top-25 defense, 53 recorded top-50 numbers and 65 boasted top-100 fielding percentages. Only LSU, which had the 157th-best fielding percentage in 2016, and an Oregon team coached by White, which was 195th in 2012, ranked outside the top 150. https://www.hookem.com/sports/
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https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/7472a7bbd3a7454aadf596f0ba7dc8b08987b1f7581fae69d8817dffffc487c2 Radar shows rain, lightening near Bastrop until about 9PM. Monday more of the same.
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Credit Huston Street for recommending his close friend Tulo to Pierce or Tulo might have been home in Cali with a team. Tulo brought credibility. Some of the credit has to go to Texas volunteer coach Troy Tulowitzki, who has helped groom Faltine as well as the rest of the infield. Pierce joked that Faltine has almost shadowed the five-time All-Star shortstop and two-time Gold Glover all over the field. “I give (Tulo) a lot of credit for the work he's putting in, not just with me, but the whole team,” said Faltine, who’s made just six errors this season. “It shows because Cam Williams and Zach are making great plays every night. He expects a lot out of us, and he always says defense doesn’t go in a slump. He holds us to a high standard. https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/2021/05/22/bohls-shortstop-trey-faltine-paces-outstanding-longhorn-defense/5218817001/
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https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/7472a7bbd3a7454aadf596f0ba7dc8b08987b1f7581fae69d8817dffffc487c2 Weather not looking good until after 4 - 5PM. 50% chance of more showers/rain after 7PM. Monday 60 - 70% chance of rain/ts all day.
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https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/7472a7bbd3a7454aadf596f0ba7dc8b08987b1f7581fae69d8817dffffc487c2 Radar looks good for rest of evening.
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AAS today quoted Pierce as saying WVU’s travel plans permit a delay if needed. (on mobile, busy, can’t post link) You are right about play in game. I was not aware in earlier post. WVU, Kansas, and KSt currently tied for last place.
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Will the Ducks be saved by the rain ? Rain forecast to begin in Austin at 6AM, Sat. Seems to not be heavy, scattered, threat of lightning. Likely will be delays and a late evening, but a chance to play. Sunday predicts about the same, more t/s. Monday, 50% chance. (disclaimer: not a weather person, just a sports fan) https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/7472a7bbd3a7454aadf596f0ba7dc8b08987b1f7581fae69d8817dffffc487c2
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Mike White's press conf today including Oregon media. He seems torqued about the matchup with Oregon ("politics") (opening comments and 5:28). Addresses the evils of social media and fan behavior at 13:27. Other questions about leaving Oregon and their team. 17 minutes worth your time.
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Did not age well, my friend ! 🙂
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USA Today tasked sports writers who cover softball to predict the Regionals. Click on link if you are interested in other Regionals. Interesting that the writers are from the SEC and Oklahoma. No doubt, Mike White will have to do his best to focus the team to prevent the distraction of playing Oregon. Especially a challenge for Rhodes, Burke, and Iakopo. Overall, I think we have more experience than Oregon, especially coaching. Oregon Coach Lombardi is no stranger to McCombs after being here many times as an OU pitching coach. But alot more pressure when you are the head coach in your first postseason appearance with not many players that have played in the postseason. If Shea continues to pitch well, defense is solid, and Rhodes breaks her slump, the Cinderalla story for Oregon and those that favor them will end. https://www.hookem.com/story/sports/2021/05/19/ncaa-softball-picking-winners-every-regional-super-regional-and-wcws-womens-college-world-series/5128247001/ Austin Regional Ryan Aber, The Oklahoman: Texas – The regional with the most intrigue, but Oregon has struggled against top competition while the Longhorns are 39-4 against teams other than Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Will Backus, Knoxville News Sentinel: Oregon – The Ducks were at least competitive with the Pac-12's top teams, taking at least a game against the likes of UCLA, Arizona and Arizona State. Eric Blum, Columbia (Mo.) Daily Tribune: Texas – A near coin-flip decision between the Longhorns and Oregon. Even with two good mid-majors to complete this regional, Texas has been too good throughout the year not to pick. Tommy Deas, SEC cross-team leader: Oregon – The Ducks get to end the season for their former coach, Mike White, on Texas' home field. And don't call it an upset. Aria Gerson, The Tennessean: Texas – Oregon will be a tough matchup here, but ultimately the Ducks struggled against the Pac-12’s top teams, which gives the Longhorns the advantage. Brett Greenberg, The Tuscaloosa News: Oregon – This was a pick-em between the Ducks and the Longhorns. I'm taking Oregon in two games to advance. Graham Hays, guest expert: Oregon – If Oregon's Brooke Yanez beat UCLA twice this season, she can beat the Longhorns twice in Austin. Scott Wright, The Oklahoman: Oregon – The most intriguing regional field in the tournament and the Ducks pull the upset over their former coach.
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- Interesting to see how team performs after 11 day break. Pros/cons either way. Pro is they know they are playing for a conference title. - WVU also has incentive. Playing for last spot in conference tournament. Currently tied with Kansas and WVU has tiebreaker after taking 2/3 from Kansas. Kansas plays Tech in Lubbock. - WVU currently last in conference in hitting (.254) and fielding(.960), 7th in pitching (5.12) Randy Mazey is well respected coach, 5 years at TCU, not sure of problem. Like Schloss, they rarely sacrifice but run alot. - Pierce is 4-5 vs WVU. iirc Augie wasn't much better. They have always been a tough out.
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https://www.secsports.com/standings/baseball Probably because they are currently in first place in the SEC East ahead of Vandy and Florida. Two 1 run losses to Ark this past weekend. All 3 games decided by 1 run. Go easy on the Vols - my fav Frank Anderson is pitching coach. 🙂
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When Pierce moved to coach 3B, he commented that he felt the hitters would be more relaxed if he was not in the dugout. Guessing because he may have made comments as they went to on deck. (He may have been covering for Allen, but those were his words) Tulo now occupies that position by the steps to the on deck circle. Let's not mess with success. And let's hope Tulo is not offered a head coaching job.
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Cancelled midafternoon yesterday. Could have played afternoon game. 70% + chance of t/s beginning at 7PM.
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D1 Softball final projections. Austin Regional Duke (1), Texas, BYU, Texas St matched with Norman Regional. Can't believe aggy is a #2 seed in Norman. Worst nightmare is they and their obnoxious fans come to Austin. Selection show, tonight, 8PM, ESPN2. https://d1softball.com/d1softballs-field-of-64-final-projections/ LOS ANGELES ANN ARBOR 1. UCLA* (1) 1. Michigan* (16) 4. Long Beach State* 4. UIC* 2. Minnesota 2. Kentucky 3. Fresno State* 3. Miami (OH)* TUSCALOOSA EUGENE 1. Alabama* (2) 1. Oregon (15) 4. Alabama State* 4. Portland State* 2. Villanova* 2. Ole Miss 3. Troy 3. Delaware NORMAN AUSTIN 1. Oklahoma* (3) 1. Duke* (14) 4. Manhattan* 4. BYU* 2. Texas A&M 2. Texas (host) 3. Boston U* 3. Texas State GAINESVILLE KNOXVILLE 1. Florida (4) 1. Tennessee (13) 4. Morgan State* 4. Eastern Kentucky* 2. UCF 2. Clemson 3. South Alabama 3. Liberty STILLWATER TUCSON 1. Oklahoma State (5) 1. Arizona (12) 4. UNC Greensboro* 4. UMBC* 2. Notre Dame 2. Georgia 3. Stanford 3. George Washington* FAYETTEVILLE TEMPE 1. Arkansas (6) 1. Arizona State (11) 4. Southern Illinois* 4. Saint Francis* 2. Wichita State* 2. Virginia Tech 3. South Dakota State* 3. South Carolina COLUMBIA SEATTLE 1. Missouri (7) 1. Washington (10) 4. Western Kentucky* 4. Seattle* 2. Iowa State 2. James Madison* 3. Northwestern 3. Mississippi State BATON ROUGE TALLAHASSEE 1. LSU (8) 1. Florida State (9) 4. McNeese State* 4. Campbell* 2. Louisiana* 2. Auburn 3. Baylor 3. South Florida
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From the TCU board. 😊 Those Frog fans can be pretty cool. They do hate aggy and Baylor. Srsly, I think TCU may have locker room problems. Haylen Green, their ace closer, had been suspended for unknown reasons (per rumor) until last weekend. And a wild guess, they may think Schloss is leaving. BrewingFrog, Today at 5:13 PM "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to bid farewell to a National Seed. It seemed in the best of health last Friday, until towards evening it began coughing up blood. It rallied on Saturday, feebly regaining it's feet until Sunday, when it swooned into a faint and began coughing up blood again. But. the fancy machines at the Big Building With Doctors said there was still life, although to a casual observer it looked awfully dead, but hope was still with us that it might rally once again. Alas, on Friday night, the Big Building With Doctors suffered a power outage, and the life support was turned off. Then, on Saturday afternoon, a piano inexplicably fell on the corpse as it was being wheeled to the morgue. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Frog Club. Amen." https://forum.killerfrogs.com/index.php?threads/ulm-at-tcu-doubleheader.227557/page-10
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Great job with the updates/comments, LT ! Was not able to see or follow the game. MW has not done well this year. - Key was OKSt game with Whitaker PH with bases loaded. Pressure/experience a factor for a freshman. K Washington was avail (LH batter) who HR'd against Iowa St and singled today. Didn't need a HR, just a single. Even go with A Wash, freshman, but with a compact swing. We beat OKSt and confidence is back. Shea deserved to win that game. Then he brings her out to pitch against Iowa St. - Reviewing box score, Tech scored 3 runs in top of 5th with 2 out. Unknown reason he pulls Jacobsen for Day with 2 outs, no one on. Day gives up 2 singles, BB, and PB, then he brings back Jacobsen who gives up a 2 run double. Shea returns in the 6th. Terrible. - Rhodes was 2/3 against Iowa St but did not play today. - Ryleigh White did not appear. Seems to have regressed, certainly not improved over the year. - I am beginning to think Chelsea Spencer (former asst) and Kailee Cuico (grad asst) were very key for this team and Mike White for instruction and morale. Not impressed with the new asst Bartlett.
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Super job by Shea ! Can't let one loss become 2 or more, not necessarily for B12 tourn but for Regional. Rhodes and others need to relax - easier said than done.
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No PI experience, but it sounds like you are aware GEICO will not "play nice" during this litigation. There is a stigma (right or wrong) associated with elderly drivers about their qualifications to drive. So it may be a point of contention. Has your Dad's insurance company commented ? Best of luck to you and your great Dad !
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Thanks for those projections ! If MW returns to Eugene he will need Secret Service protection. Will be interesting to see how the committee rates strength of schedule since so many schedules/tournaments affected by Covid.
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