Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

Here is a question @sandman70 posted on another thread.
I knew the correct answer so I can post here.

What Gator softball player wore 2 different numbers in her career?

 

Avery Goelz?

 

Avery Goelz 2 & 7

 

32 Days to First Pitch!
Kendyl Lindaman 2019-21 C/1B/DP

 

Coach Walton has said that Taylor is the most dimensional (varied high skills) player he has had since Amanda Lorenz. That’s high praise.

 

That's why I spend a ton of time trying to follow our kids in travel before they arrive on campus. I can't figure out why everybody would not want to learn as much as possible about each future Gator. You already know them before they arrive. With the Batbusters, it is easy because they broadcast every game they play. It is hit or miss for the others...have to hope they appear in the rare tournament that is streaming all of the tournament games. As for Taylor, she caught my eye when she was two years younger on the main 18U team. She player sporadically but was impressive to the point I wondered "who in the heck is this"? The next year, when she was a fixture, she had as good a season as I have ever seen and I was transfixed. Had no idea she wanted to be a Gator but when she committed that fall I about jumped out of my skin. Her next and last year was even better. I have never before seen a player so consistently excellent over such a long period of time. That's why I highlighted her. I knew she was special. I don't think she has ever had a slump. But she will. Everyone does. Will be interesting to see how she handles adversity because I don't think she has ever had to do so before. Tim is usually very discrete about kids who have never proven themselves until they do. The way he talks about Taylor surprises me because that is very unlike him.

 

You aren’t the only one that Rick has sold Taylor on!

 

If she ever goes into politics Rick should be her campaign manager

 

I love this jersey countdown but it’s almost like being back in school staring at the clock waiting for the bell to ring lol!

 

I enjoy doing it. I almost didn’t do it this year, but y’all convinced me to make this a tradition. I’m going to try and use as many of this year’s lineup as I can. I need a really good picture of Gabi and Kylie. The others I think I have covered.

 

Not only do you provide good info, it is well written and makes for enjoyable reading. Glad to have you back in this most enjoyable forum.

 

Rick is our Forum player talent scout!!

 

How many games will NOT be broadcast or streamed? If it’s more than “0” I’ll be miserable!

 

31 Days to First Pitch!
Kenleigh Cahalan - Junior 3B/SS

 

I think she should share some of her NIL money with Rick.

 

Unless we have brought our broadcast facility into the current century, you are correct we won't get any tv of the two local February tournaments. We aren't playing California this year. Going to be in Arizona. There is a chance those games might be streamed. I don't know ASU's history on streaming their tournaments. You will never see a SEC game, home or away, on ESPN+. All games not on a main ESPN channel or the main SEC channel will be on SEC+. Some away games at non-SEC teams could be on ESPN+. The USF game will be one of them.

 

I sent this to USF Kris Pierce, Sports Administrator

Date: December 20, 2024 at 12:56:33 PM EST
To: kwp@usf.edu
Subject: USF Tournament TV Schedule

Gator fan here..
Do you plan to stream all the games this year? I don’t know logistics and economics but, considering a small school such as Stetson could stream 30 games on ESPN last year, it may not be a big deal.
I will appreciate any information you can share.
Happy Holidays
After bugging her again today I got this reply:
Good Morning, Bill –


We are still in the process of determining which games will be streamed this year. Our updated schedule with streaming availability is best accessed on our website at gousfbulls.com.


Thank you!

Kris

At the present they only show USF games being streamed. It wouldn’t hurt if you would lobby Kris and/or other staff members request all UF games be streamed.