It's easier for us to say it's fun since we're not the ones who have to recruit an entire new team every year, but it's honestly exciting to see how the new team is built. The max exodi of beloved players sucks, but in this new age losing guys like TP, Drez, Rubin and Aaron doesn't have to mean a several-year rebuild. Now we can "retool" and even get better.
I think this year was more of a gut punch because it felt to me and many others that Rubin and Aaron were Mean Green for life. They've been the constant leaders throughout the past turnover. But even healthy we weren't the most talented team in the conference. And I trust Hodge. The past seven years Grant and Hodge have run a clean program and as much as I love the guys who have played for us, I trust Hodge and Forte will continue recruiting players who will be good representatives of the university, even if only for a year.
I also agree we need two more PF's - at least one who can space the floor shooting 3's. Assuming we have at least three scholarships left, so assume we'll see another guard. I'd like to see us bring on one guy who's averaged 18PPG or more. Doesn't matter which position though it'd be a nice changeup for it to be a high scoring big man.
Weather has become a factor in a lot of games this season. Wet spring has really made this softball season pleasant. Feel like we had several 90+ degree games last season.
Here's what the conference tournament would look like if it started today. Finished 2nd or 3rd is the difference between having to win just two games in two days, or four games in four days.
Wednesday, May 8 - First Round
Game 1: No. 5 Wichita State vs No. 8 South Florida - 10 a.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 4 Tulsa vs No. 9 UTSA - 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 6 UAB vs No. 7 East Carolina - 4 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 10 Memphis vs No. 3 North Texas - 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
Thursday, May 9 - Second Round
Game 5: Winner WSU/USF vs Winner Tulsa/UTSA - 12 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 6: Winner UAB/ECU vs Winner Memphis/UNT - 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Friday, May 10 - Semifinals
Game 7: Winner WSU/USF/Tulsa/UTSA vs No. 1 FAU - 12 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 8: Winner UAB/ECU/Memphis/UNT vs No. 2 Charlotte - 2:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Saturday, May 11 - Championship
Game 9: Winner Game 7 vs Winner Game 8 - 11 a.m. (ESPN2)
Yes, win 2 of 3 in Charlotte and should be at least Top 2. If we do that and there's a three-way tie for first at 19-8, I'd imagine we'd take the top spot because we'd be 4-2 vs. the field, FAU 3-3, and Charlotte 2-4 in that hypothetical.
Thanks! Wasn't able to watch that game, just kept up on Twitter.
Regardless of what happens tomorrow.....we need to win 2 of 3 in Charlotte....right?
As to backup catcher Moffitt......in our last game at Memphis....she tripped over first base....and fell on her wrist. I'm guessing it's a sprained wrist. As to backup catcher....I don't think we have one. But they used Olguin to warm up people in the bullpen. And remember on Kalei....she had to catch 16 innings last night.....and today's game was early. So might just be gassed.
Go Mean Green!!!
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