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(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by ocalaman, Feb 20, 2022.

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  1. Feb 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM #9961
    ocalaman

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    I saw a podcast interview with her that I think @ricksj1 posted a few months ago. And your assessment seems right on. She seems like genuinely good person. I look forward to following her for the next 4 years. Amazing talent, for sure, but every indication is that she is a more amazing person.
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM #9962
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  3. Feb 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM #9963
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    I think all will agree that we've looked a little sloppy on defense so far. Last year the team fielded at .975. After 19 games this year we're at .973, so not much difference. Room for improvement, of course. I see the batting order being more dangerous top to bottom this year and the pitching depth much better. Time will tell if Ms. Oxley will be as good as expected, as she still has to prove herself. My educated guess is that she's going to have her moments, but overall will be excellent. Also, Rothrock is in better shape and Ava seems to have perfected her change-up and is a real battler. Team ERA last year was 2.93. Keagan was at 2.59, Ava 3.59. Rothrock had 101 BB's to 201 K's. Brown had 58 BB to 68 K's. I know the competition will ramp up considerably, but right now our team ERA is 2.15, with Keagan at 1.51 and Ava at 2.03. Rothrock has 5 BB to 39 K's. Brown has 10 BB's to 21 K's. Both strikeout to walks ratios are significantly better this year - at least so far.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM #9964
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    I agree
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM #9965
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    Wednesday’s game with FGCU is Showing to be on SEC+ per their website. UF website shows nothing. SSDD.
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM #9966
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    Hope it is, i live 3 hours away or i would be there in person much more
     
  7. Feb 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM #9967
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    Suck it up. I'm seven hours away.:)
     
  8. Feb 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM #9968
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    One day I am going to get you there (KSP).
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM #9969
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    On the espn app it shows the game listed on sec+, so looks like it will be televised.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM #9970
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    11 players with an OPS of 1.000 or greater. 7 players with the most ABs are all over 1.1 OPS.

    Go GATORS!
    ,WESGATORS
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM #9971
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    Excellent!!
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM #9972
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    In support regarding the streaming status of the FGCU/UF softball game, my AppleTV ESPN app indicates that the game will be streamed on SECN+..
     
  13. Feb 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM #9973
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    UF's next five games are against mid majors and only two have winning records barely. It is going to be a slaughter-fest. Wish they scheduled some better teams preconference.
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM #9974
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    I agree, UF is in control of who attends the Florida Invitational. Of course we don’t know the whole story. Major competition may not want to come to KSP just before their conference schedules start.
     
  15. Feb 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM #9975
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    Lauren has confirmed the FCGU game on Wednesday will be on SECN+
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM #9976
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    Can someone tell me what is the status of Townsen Thomas?
     
  17. Feb 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM #9977
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    We used to have a very impressive pre conference schedule when I first started following softball, not sure why that has changed. However things seem to be working out well so I guess CTW knows what he’s doing:)
     
  18. Feb 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM #9978
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    The word is that she is injured. To what extent, none of us will ever know.
     
  19. Feb 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM #9979
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    I recall that as well. However, this schedule does allow CTW to give many bench players playing opportunities. This is good for everyone - CTW gets to see what they've got, they get satisfaction contributing into the team concept, and we get to see what the future holds.
     
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  20. Feb 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM #9980
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    She was dressed and coached 1st base for all the Phoenix games. She looked fine - no problems getting around. So my guess would be a nagging injury, or a red shirt. Let's face it - our outfield is pretty set this year.

    On the other hand, Hovermale was not dressed for the games in Phoenix, altho she appeared to get around just fine.

    I saw an earlier question - Coach Anea was there for all games in Phoenix functioning normally. I guess Thomas just wanted to participate in the game.
     
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