(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

This weekend series against KY could be for the SEC player of the year. #1 Wallace v #2 Kowwalik. Should be fun to watch. Two of the games on ESPNU. Go Gators.

 

Thank God

Thank God, Mr. Bender was there to keep that from happening.

 

I can’t fully agree with that. We have starters Skylar, Emily, Reagan, Avery, Katie, and Kendra. They will be in the mix, and may beat some of these out. But don’t overlook those people returning. Lex will still be here, but I agree the incoming pitchers have to show out.
I am definitely looking forward to it.

 

Not being critical Scrappy but you didn't mention Sam. This girl has tons of potential and has a great swing.

 

And Goddard if she could ever stay healthy, and Pollard has to be in the mix as well

 

I'm hoping, as I have been for some time, that a true replacement for Rocha will be brought in to work with all this pitching talent. I also believe that the new pitchers should have a positive effect on Lexi, and that as a unit they will elevate each other to new heights.

 

We'll be improved if Goelz and Kisler are no longer everyday starters. I suspect catcher will be a platoon position.

 

Current RPI rankings. The seedings are largely based on the RPI in Softball. Pretty confident we won't be hosting a regional.

https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/softball/d1/ncaa-womens-softball-rpi

 

I apologize to Sam most of all, and to the board. It was unintentional believe me.
Sam not only has lots of potential, but has contributed both the years she has been here.

 

series win over two of those SEC teams ahead of us....IF we close strong that could factor.

 

I was referencing series wins over AU and UGA.....and UK is still highly regarded as is FSU and possibly SEC tourney opponents

 

Yeah, it's not likely....but with UGA and AU ahead of us, but with series losses to us.. we have a shot if it's close. Probably need a nice run in the SEC tourney

 

Five wins minimum probably needed to get there. Unless some of the teams ahead of us flame out.

 

5-6 was my thinking.....7 would make a strong case because there would be some quality wins

 

Granted it has not been a great year but we deserve a better ranking than 22nd particularly since Auburn and Alabama are ranked 13th and 14th.

 

What about Ark at 12 & LSU at 15? lol

I know UF has series win over AU, but also 3 games back in sec. Just shocked AU finally above the 2 teams theyve won series from and ahead of in sec.. behind both last week.

I also know out of those 5 teams. Regardless of media rankings, UF wont be the one left out of hosting if any are. Assuming win UK series.

 

A win over the Noles Wednesday would be huge. Coupled with winning 2 against Kentucky and the Gators would almost certainly host a regional.