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

  1. Porschegator

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    More info for what it is worth. Rylee looked very fast yesterday but they got to her a little bit the second time around. Maybe she doesn't throw enough off speed stuff. Lexie was dressed and throwing the ball around but she was wearing a boot. She will be needed when these games become really important. I'm done rambling now. Hope you all have a good super bowl day.
     
  2. GatorsOTK

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    Yes, but at the same time, I'm sure we played a few teams last year that were plagued with the same issues.
     
  3. johnny_cakes

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    Agreed. I think the five wild pitches/passed balls in one inning -- scoring two runs in the process -- was probably an NCAA record.

    CTW could have brought out Smiley and he would have gotten a hit.
     
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  4. alysb21

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    Lol I was just joking around was all. Just a bummer not being able to watch.
     
  5. ocalaman

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    That's true, but it was Michigan's first game under a new head coach. Their prior coach had been there for 40 years it seems like. And Michigan's not ranked in the Top 25 for the first time in a long time. Still, a good win for USF who is right now 2-2 and just starting a game vs. Boston College.
     
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  6. Porschegator

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    Question for you fans that go to KSP. I'm planning on going to Bubly on 3/11 to see the ladies play a double header against Mercer and Louisiana. Do I need one or two tickets to see both games?
     
  7. GrandPrixGator

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    It would be nice to be in a tourney with the caliber of the Clearwater event teams, rather than facing opponents you'll beat 21-0. I'm not sure what you learn about your team from that. Plus it looked like those games were televised.
     
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  8. johnny_cakes

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    I believe that the tickets are for the tournament day.
     
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    We will be in that kind of tourney next week
     
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  10. ocalaman

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    Yeah, I saw that. I'm thinking the better the opponents the more prepped you are. I took a look at OK's preseason schedule. They are playing 4 tourneys with quality opponents. We are playing 2, if you rank the Ragin Cajuns up there.
     
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    One ticket will get you in for both games.
     
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  13. apkgator

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    I like a strong schedule as well....but ours is very strong and will certainly have them ready for anything they will see postseason
     
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  14. ocalaman

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    Schedule starts off pretty weak, IMO, but the West Coast trip takes it up a notch and the rest of the season puts our SOS up there with anybody. So, yes, by post season time these young ladies will be battle tested and ready.
     
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  16. GatorsOTK

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    The team has exceeded my expectations thus far this season. Playing good ball right now.
     
  17. srqgtr

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    Agreed! Next week is going to be very exciting playing the West Coast teams. If they can beat all of those teams, it could be a very special season (barring injuries, of course). Go Gators!
     
  18. Porschegator

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    I think this team is very good but to have a "special season" so to speak, Lexie has to return and be as effective as last year less all the walks.......then look out.
     
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  19. ocalaman

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    Just an FYI - Last season the Gators hit 37 home runs in 68 games. This year we already have 8 in 4 games. Coach Walton said that increasing power numbers was a major offseason priority.
     
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