2022 Texas Softball - Locked and Loaded

[perfectchaos007 6643]

We're going to Washington

[Js1 85342]

4:30 Friday 

[perfectchaos007 6643]

OU, OKST, Texas were the only Big12 teams to make the tournament. 

[Js1 85342]

We’d match up with Arky if we came out of that regional. 

Highly expecting a game 7 loss to Washington and failing to get out of the regional on the road. A Connie Clark special 

[perfectchaos007 6643]

It's very difficult to win an away regional. Last season 14 out of 16 hosts advanced, and that's pretty typical. If we want to look at the positives, Washington has lost 4 of their last 6 games so maybe they aren't feeling super confident in their form. 

[Goodman 3273]

Only pro of this regional is if you're going, it's a great place to watch a game. Took the kids while in town for an event pre-coof, we loved it. Good luck ladies, give'em hell & Hook'em!

[Js1 85342]

Texas was 14th in the RPI used by the selection committee.  I can see why the team looked disappointed.

OU - seeded 1, #1 RPI
FSU - seeded 2, #3 RPI
VT - seeded 3, #2 RPI
Arkansas - seeded 4, #4 RPI
UCLA - seeded 5, #6 RPI
Alabama - seeded 6, #5 RPI
OK State - seeded 7, #7 RPI
ASU - seeded 8, #10 RPI
Northwestern - seeded 9, #11 RPI
Clemson - seeded 10, #8 RPI
Tennessee - seeded 11, #12 RPI
Duke - seeded 12, #9 RPI
Washington - seeded 13, #16 RPI
Florida - seeded 14, #13 RPI
Missouri - seeded 15, #18 RPI
UCF - seeded 16, #15 RPI

Texas was the only team in the top 16 of the RPI who didn't get a seed.  Missouri stole it. 

Texas - 38-17-1, RPI 14, non-conf RPI 8, #4 conference, 5-13 versus the top 25 and 4-2-1 versus 26-50
Missouri - 36-20. RPI 18, non-conf RPI 23, #1 conference, 9-10 versus the top 25 and 14-6 versus 26-50

SEC team got the benefit of the doubt over a Big 12 team.  An SEC team had more games against the 26-50 range than we did, since the SEC has Ole Miss, Miss St, Auburn and Texas A&M in the 26-50 range and the Big 12 had 3 teams in the top 14 and then everyone else 59 and below. 

Goodbye to this crap ass conference. 

[Js1 85342]

Though an early consensus is Washington is slumping, Plain is struggling and Klingler is in a slump, so Texas may be able to take that regional. 

We'll see. 

[bschoolprof 6254]

this popped up on my twitters

Mary has more tweets on the matter if interested.  I know I should move on and care more about our team this year, but honestly I find the whole Elish drama way more interesting.  

[shadow_operative2.0 15984]

Did Colleen just quit softball, but stay at Texas? That’s how her Insta appears. Guess her ‘19 UCLA NC was enough. 

[Js1 85342]

21 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Did Colleen just quit softball, but stay at Texas? That’s how her Insta appears. Guess her ‘19 UCLA NC was enough. 

Yes. Think she went Greek life full time 

[shadow_operative2.0 15984]

You can definitely tell she’s her momma’s daughter. 

Spoiler

[Hookem2147 21299]

 

[Goodman 3273]

2 hours ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

You can definitely tell she’s her momma’s daughter. 

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[someguy 1508]

6 hours ago, bschoolprof said:

this popped up on my twitters

Mary has more tweets on the matter if interested.  I know I should move on and care more about our team this year, but honestly I find the whole Elish drama way more interesting.  

Iakopo's string of tweets there is just a *chef's kiss* example of how soft and weak this team is (don't misunderstand me, the OSU writer without a doubt wrote a trash article).  It will be very interesting to see what White does in the offseason and whether he can regain control.

[Js1 85342]

6 hours ago, someguy said:

Iakopo's string of tweets there is just a *chef's kiss* example of how soft and weak this team is (don't misunderstand me, the OSU writer without a doubt wrote a trash article).  It will be very interesting to see what White does in the offseason and whether he can regain control.

I thought it was very brave to admit to future teammates/employers that you are apparently “unlucky” enough to continually hurt your teammates.  

[torre 1286]

Reading Hutchens' bio on his Twitter,  he is a young, inexperienced writer playing to the OKSt audience.    Kenny G did the same, though not in detail, before the regular season series.   Saying we welcomed Miranda knowing what she has been through, etc.    Before the tournament series,  he told ESPN "there is not as much emotion now playing Texas as there was in our first meeting during the regular season."   Still alluding to the Elish situation.

If Hutchens had  experience he would have replied to Mary's tweets by asking about her suspension earlier in the year.    

I agree with @bschoolprof this is an interesting drama.     Due to Kenng G's comments,   I do hope Nebraska wins the Stillwater Regional.

[LTtxfan 49188]

 

[torre 1286]

OU's Jordy Bahl has a hairline fracture in her forearm.    Availability will be determined by doctors, Gasso, and Jordy.    Jenny Finch pitched with a similar injury in her career.

 

 

[torre 1286]

A candid critique of UW by the UW campus paper.     Should note that Plain 2 hit Pac12 Champ Az St with 13k's in her last appearance on 12 May.

Don't disrespect Weber St.  They have an ace pitcher (Arissa Henderson) with a 1.88 era, hit .313 as a team.

(excerpt) 

Fifth-year senior Gabbie Plain, while still effective, has had the worst season of her career, with a 2.02 ERA behind career-high walks and home runs surrendered with 53 and 14, respectively. Plain has pitched by far the most innings on the team with 159 1/3.

Seniors Baylee Klingler and Madison Huskey batted .378 and .329 in conference play, respectively, but no other qualified Washington player hit over .256 in Pac-12 games.

https://www.dailyuw.com/sports/softball/uw-softball-to-host-ncaa-regionals-as-no-13-overall-seed/article_c7e91cac-d4a4-11ec-8df6-97bc1eceaf10.html

https://weberstatesports.com/sports/softball/stats/2022

 

  

[Js1 85342]

21 hours ago, torre said:

A candid critique of UW by the UW campus paper.     Should note that Plain 2 hit Pac12 Champ Az St with 13k's in her last appearance on 12 May.

Don't disrespect Weber St.  They have an ace pitcher (Arissa Henderson) with a 1.88 era, hit .313 as a team.

(excerpt) 

Fifth-year senior Gabbie Plain, while still effective, has had the worst season of her career, with a 2.02 ERA behind career-high walks and home runs surrendered with 53 and 14, respectively. Plain has pitched by far the most innings on the team with 159 1/3.

Seniors Baylee Klingler and Madison Huskey batted .378 and .329 in conference play, respectively, but no other qualified Washington player hit over .256 in Pac-12 games.

https://www.dailyuw.com/sports/softball/uw-softball-to-host-ncaa-regionals-as-no-13-overall-seed/article_c7e91cac-d4a4-11ec-8df6-97bc1eceaf10.html

https://weberstatesports.com/sports/softball/stats/2022

 

  

This regional is winnable if we get good Dolcini for 2 games, at least (winner's game and the regional championship)

If we lose to Weber St. (not impossible with this squad), we're fucked trying to come out of the loser's bracket. 

Does Mike have the balls to throw Simpson or Czech in game 1 against Weber St. to save Dolcini for Saturday/ to get us to the regional championship? 

[Js1 85342]

Speaking of the portal, which Texas is pretty active in:

SFA's Shaylon Govan has entered the portal, from Katy, TX

Primary played 1B, listed as an IF
2021 - .383, 15 HR, 52 RBIs, 2021 Southland Hitter of the Year

Played during the pandemic shortened 2020, 2021 (full season) and was injured early this year (13 out of 56 games played) so she still has 2 regular seasons of eligiblity + COVID year + likely a medical RS year (23% of regular season games played in 2022) 

Was hitting .514 with 7 HR and 16 RBI in 13 games before her injury in 2021
.406, 6 HR and 26 RBI in 23 games before COVID shut the season down in 2020

So in 1.5 seasons basically, she has 28 HR.  With Mak Parker moving on to real life and Mary gone, she'd be the perfect power replacement.  

[torre 1286]

1 hour ago, Js1 said:

This regional is winnable if we get good Dolcini for 2 games, at least (winner's game and the regional championship)

If we lose to Weber St. (not impossible with this squad), we're fucked trying to come out of the loser's bracket. 

Does Mike have the balls to throw Simpson or Czech in game 1 against Weber St. to save Dolcini for Saturday/ to get us to the regional championship? 

Thought about this all week.    I do agree we can win this Regional, but..

Unless MW has found some Tom Herman "pixie dust" for the pitching staff,  seems likely he will start Dolcini every game like the Connie Clark - Blair Luna scenario.   He chose to start Dolcini against lowly Tech in the first game of the B12 tournament.   Simpson's start against Baylor in game 2 was a disaster though she was competitive vs OU.

MW has done a poor job of developing this staff and recruiting from the portal last year.   Czech and Hulon have not been significant, though Czech has had her moments.  As @Goodman stated upthread,  we thought he would have a few "ringers" on the pitching staff.   Several key transfers  has to fall partially on MW.

Hope I'm wrong and he has worked with Simpson and Czech this week to correct their mechanics.   Simpson has  talent.  UW has an experienced team.  Starting the same pitcher 2 consecutive games is not good.

But in true MW fashion,  we will just try to oustscore them.   Offense mate,  Offense. 

Edited May 19, 2022 by torre

[torre 1286]

https://texassports.com/news/2022/5/18/no-16-18-softball-preview-the-ncaa-seattle-regional.aspx

 

Opening game 4:30PM vs Weber St   scheduled for LHN.

Likely will be an overlap with baseball scheduled at 6:30PM.   Interesting to see what they will do.    

 

 

Edited May 20, 2022 by torre

[shadow_operative2.0 15984]

They will push baseball to the app, just like they always do when the lead-in runs long. 

[Goodman 3273]

Wrong thread. Good luck today ladies!

Edited May 20, 2022 by Goodman

[torre 1286]

https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/softball/d1

 

Regionals scoreboard.

[Js1 85342]

Czech getting the start. Mike listens to me 

[Js1 85342]

Czech blows 

[Js1 85342]

Texas escapes corners and no outs. Pop up and 6-4-3 DP

[Js1 85342]

JJ single, Scott walks. Mary brings in JJ after Mak failed bunt (wtf)

1-0 Texas

[orangeut 212]

Mike White does some weird things, like start Whittaker in the playoffs with that strong .182 average.   

[Js1 85342]

Scott singles in 2

3-0 Texas

[Js1 85342]

19 minutes ago, orangeut said:

Mike White does some weird things, like start Whittaker in the playoffs with that strong .182 average.   

She hosed that girl at 2nd, holy shit. 

[orangeut 212]

Well, i didn't know she had a Roberto Clemente arm.   wow

[Js1 85342]

Gotta call that a double 

[orangeut 212]

Well, a double and awesome defensive play, solid

[Js1 85342]

Just now, orangeut said:

Well, a double and awesome defensive play, solid

 

[Js1 85342]

LB did her job. 4-0 Texas

[orangeut 212]

Jefferson!!!!!!

[Js1 85342]

JJ solo. 5-0 Texas

triple shy of the cycle 

[orangeut 212]

Parker comes thru with an RBI

Edited May 20, 2022 by orangeut

[Js1 85342]

Mak RBI double. 6-0 Texas. 

[LTtxfan 49188]

Thx for updates gang!!! 🤘

[Js1 85342]

JJ Smith can end it here in the 6th. Bases loaded, 2 outs. Come on 

[Js1 85342]

Nope. We play 3 more outs 

[Js1 85342]

6-0 win. 5 hitter by Czech. Into the winner’s bracket 

[torre 1286]

Great game by Czech and great decision by MW to start her with the LH hitters in Weber St's lineup.    Looked like she did early in the year.

1 BB, 5H and 6 K's,  0 errors.   Playoff quality stats.   In her last outing against Baylor in game 2,  Czech gave up 7 hits in 1 inning and walked 2.   Props to MW for correcting.  

 

  

[Js1 85342]

Rested pen tomorrow to get us to Sunday. Hopefully 2-0 and only needing 1 Sunday win 

[bschoolprof 6254]

I like how Czech talks/mumbles to herself between pitches. It’s kinda cute.