(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

Rothrock has to get back to post season form from last year and be Friday/Sunday every week. This team will go as she goes. In the SEC you have to have at least one elite pitcher and she is it. Right now, Florida is a team that can lose in the regionals. If/when Rothrock comes around........ they can sniff the World Series again.

 

Out of curiosity, if y’all, hypothetically, got a call from CTW and he said he was taking feedback from fans on what to do with the lineup and asked for your input, what would you change? Who would you put where? And why? I’m spiraling from trying to review stats and need a distraction before I decide I need to go back to school for a degree that will make me better at numbers.

We are all aware that, in reality, the coaches have info we don’t and, ultimately, know better than us. But still, surely some of y’all have some thoughts on this. Indulge me. Please.

 

After 42 games the Gators have lost one more game this year than last year. Also, the Gator schedule through 42 games is tougher this year than last. The sky is not falling.

 

Oh, I know! I one million percent think we are going to be just fine. I am, like others, concerned with a few things that are currently presenting, but we are one of the best programs in the nation and have a roster stacked ridiculously deep with talent. Just trying to have a bit of fun/hear what others think about different players and their potential/etc.

Sincerely,
Chicken Little

 

I wouldn't say it's falling, but there are a number of reasons for concern, which I've been articulating (to much derision and dismissal) around here since before league play started: Rothrock injury and consequent exposure of other pitching as shaky overall, bats struggling to come up with timely hits against good pitching, uncharacteristic fielding errors. Nothing that's cause for panic, but they're far from hitting their ceiling.

If you asked the coaches and players, do you think they'd say they're perfectly happy with the season so far? If not, then why do we have to pretend otherwise? If you watch the players a number of them seem very frustrated in their facial expressions and body language. They know they can play much better.