(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

ocalaman · Feb 23, 2025

ufgtr77 said: ↑

Taylor is not only a fantastic player but also a wonderful person and teammate. After conversing with her at the First Pitch Banquet, I was left with the impression that she is a grounded individual whose personality and attitude have a positive impact on her teammates. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to her family, coaches, and teachers for their invaluable contributions in shaping her into a kind and well-rounded young woman.
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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.

rtlns67 · Feb 23, 2025

paidinfull said: ↑

Just returning the favors. I didn’t start with the dumb ratings, never do. If you give them out, I’m happy to return them. Seems fitting you would have a problem with it though. Just like how you like to criticize things, but can’t stand to be criticized.
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ocalaman · Feb 23, 2025

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.

gatorjimmyjam · Feb 23, 2025

Porschegator said: ↑

13 SEC teams are currently ranked in the top 25 and 8 of the top 10. Talk about domination! So we have the SEC regular season followed by the SEC tournament and of course it ends with the WCWS which looks to me like it is going to be another SEC tournament. Winning the WCWS is the ultimate goal and the most prestigious but to me winning the SEC regular season is by far the most difficult of the three and in some ways a bigger deal.
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I agree

willum6677 · Feb 23, 2025

Wednesday’s game with FGCU is Showing to be on SEC+ per their website. UF website shows nothing. SSDD.

candymanfromgc · Feb 23, 2025

Hope it is, i live 3 hours away or i would be there in person much more

rickjs1 · Feb 23, 2025

candymanfromgc said: ↑

Hope it is, i live 3 hours away or i would be there in person much more
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Suck it up. I'm seven hours away.

ufgator72sb · Feb 23, 2025

rickjs1 said: ↑

Suck it up. I'm seven hours away.
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One day I am going to get you there (KSP).

gators_2018 · Feb 23, 2025

willum6677 said: ↑

Wednesday’s game with FGCU is Showing to be on SEC+ per their website. UF website shows nothing. SSDD.
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On the espn app it shows the game listed on sec+, so looks like it will be televised.

WESGATORS · Feb 23, 2025

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

ocalaman · Feb 23, 2025

gators_2018 said: ↑

On the espn app it shows the game listed on sec+, so looks like it will be televised.
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Excellent!!

ufgtr77 · Feb 23, 2025

ocalaman said: ↑

Excellent!!
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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+..

Porschegator · Feb 23, 2025

ufgtr77 said: ↑

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+..
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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.

ufgator72sb · Feb 24, 2025

Porschegator said: ↑

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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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.

ufgtr77 · Feb 24, 2025

Lauren has confirmed the FCGU game on Wednesday will be on SECN+

roscoe32 · Feb 24, 2025

Can someone tell me what is the status of Townsen Thomas?

orangeblue77 · Feb 24, 2025

Porschegator said: ↑

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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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

ufgator72sb · Feb 24, 2025

roscoe32 said: ↑

Can someone tell me what is the status of Townsen Thomas?
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The word is that she is injured. To what extent, none of us will ever know.

ufjaz · Feb 24, 2025

orangeblue77 said: ↑

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
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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.

ufjaz · Feb 24, 2025

ufgator72sb said: ↑

The word is that she is injured. To what extent, none of us will ever know.
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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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