June 29, 20187 yr 15 minutes ago, Js1 said: Moot point, but rumor is we were close to negotiating with Heather Tarr (Washington) and UW played the "loyalty to your players and your alma mater" card. All worked out well for us. That, however, if pretty shitty of UW.
June 29, 20187 yr 23 minutes ago, TrashMaster G said: All worked out well for us. That, however, if pretty shitty of UW. We supposedly reached out to 3 of the top female coaches to gauge interest. Tarr was one. I would imagine the other 2 were some combo of Ford/Torina/Alameda.
June 29, 20187 yr Only time will tell, but I think we hit a HOMERUN with the hiring of Coach Mike White as our softball coach. He has a fire in his belly and this will lead him and Texas Softball to great success. Just listen to his press conference, and it is easy for one to see the fire and desire this man has to move Texas Softball to greatness.
June 29, 20187 yr The fire has always been in his belly, but the way Oregon refused to negotiate with him, has stoked that fire even more. I expect that he now will want to win a NC soon, so he can thumb his nose at the ducks.
June 29, 20187 yr 19 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: The fire has always been in his belly, but the way Oregon refused to negotiate with him, has stoked that fire even more. I expect that he now will want to win a NC soon, so he can thumb his nose at the ducks. I LOVE listening to the Oregon fans rationalize it. "Oh he left because his reputation was he couldn't win the big one, so Oregon clearly just let him leave. We will find someone who can win it all!" Okay, you don't just LET a guy who: -Made 9 straight super regionals (top 16 finish at a minimum) -Made 5 WCWS (top 8 finish at a minimum) -Made 2 semifinals appearances (top 4 finish at a minimum) -Won 5 Pac 12 titles in 9 seasons (after coming in a dethroning 2 of the best programs in the country, UCLA and Arizona) -Coached 16 individual All-Americans (for a total of 22 honors, including 10 First team All Americans!) -Coached 4 PoY finalists -Coached 2 FoY finalists -Coached 1 NCAA batting champion -Coached 10 NPF draft picks
June 29, 20187 yr 29 minutes ago, Js1 said: I LOVE listening to the Oregon fans rationalize it. "Oh he left because his reputation was he couldn't win the big one, so Oregon clearly just let him leave. We will find someone who can win it all!" Okay, you don't just LET a guy who: -Made 9 straight super regionals (top 16 finish at a minimum) -Made 5 WCWS (top 8 finish at a minimum) -Made 2 semifinals appearances (top 4 finish at a minimum) -Won 5 Pac 12 titles in 9 seasons (after coming in a dethroning 2 of the best programs in the country, UCLA and Arizona) -Coached 16 individual All-Americans (for a total of 22 honors, including 10 First team All Americans!) -Coached 4 PoY finalists -Coached 2 FoY finalists -Coached 1 NCAA batting champion -Coached 10 NPF draft picks exactly....For a month on UCS, I read post about how Texas couldn't/wouldn't land a big time coach. They said we would settle for a Mid Major hire. Then, when White's name was mentioned, all the Oregon fans made sure to post that he loved Eugene, the climate was like New Zealand, he would never leave Oregon....Then Texas hires him and now they post "he sucks and we didn't want him anyway."
June 29, 20187 yr Remember, White did that after taking over a DREADFUL program. We're just mediocre. So he has more to work with already!
June 29, 20187 yr Huh, Tripp McKay just got hired to replace Pete D'Amour at Kennesaw State. Good for him.
June 29, 20187 yr I can't remember if I read it or Mike said it, but in addition to the player development center being built next summer, he mentioned them putting an overhang for shade along the seats from 1st to 3rd. Davis Diamond (A&M) has them Getterman (Baylor) has them Marita Hynes (OU) does not but the new stadium will
June 29, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: Huh, Tripp McKay just got hired to replace Pete D'Amour at Kennesaw State. Good for him. Kennesaw has built a nice little program. They have a very nice stadium, and Georgia is full of talent. D'Amour really had them on the right path.
June 30, 20187 yr One transfer off the board - Milligan to ULL. Reunited with former A&M assistant coach Glasco
July 5, 20187 yr Well in THIS IS GARBAGE news - Lefty FIU pitcher Shannon Saile has transferred to OU. Along with #1 2018 Brooke Vestal, they are still going to be a PITA. 2017 - CUSA Freshman of the Year, 1.51 AREA, .151 BAA, 8.1 k/7, 240 strikeouts total, 8 shutouts 2018 - 17-11 with a 1.93 ERA, 181 IP, 267 K to 82 BB, .171 BAA. She had a 3-hit shutout of Florida in the regular season. Damn them. Damn them to hell. They graduate Arnold, Lowary, Parker, Pendley and Wodach but they bring in the #4 class (featuring #1, #4 and #9), get Sailes via transfer and still have Alo, Aviu, Knighten, Mendes and Romero. Still going to be one of the handful of 2019 favorites, for sure.
July 5, 20187 yr 51 minutes ago, Js1 said: Well in THIS IS GARBAGE news - Lefty FIU pitcher Shannon Saile has transferred to OU. Along with #1 2018 Brooke Vestal, they are still going to be a PITA. 2017 - CUSA Freshman of the Year, 1.51 AREA, .151 BAA, 8.1 k/7, 240 strikeouts total, 8 shutouts 2018 - 17-11 with a 1.93 ERA, 181 IP, 267 K to 82 BB, .171 BAA. She had a 3-hit shutout of Florida in the regular season. Damn them. Damn them to hell. They graduate Arnold, Lowary, Parker, Pendley and Wodach but they bring in the #4 class (featuring #1, #4 and #9), get Sailes via transfer and still have Alo, Aviu, Knighten, Mendes and Romero. Still going to be one of the handful of 2019 favorites, for sure. Js1: next time you post here, how about some good news!
July 5, 20187 yr I have no good news until White hires his coaches. And any potential Oregon pitchers wanting to come to Texas will depend on who Oregon hires.
July 5, 20187 yr So daughter is going into 8th grade. Just pull this shit together so UT is on her radar in 3+years God damn it!!!!
July 5, 20187 yr Here is some good news, I have seen Sailes pitch, in person, numerous times. She is not OU good...,there is a reason she went to FIU out of HS. Kids dad is a typical daddy baller and wanted his kid on the big stage. People will point to her win over Florida this year, but Walton did not exactly roll out his best 9 for that game. There is is also a reason I haven’t brought her up as a possibility for Texas. She is no better than what we have. Edited July 5, 20187 yr by FloridaHorn
July 5, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: Here is some good news, I have seen Sailes pitch, in person, numerous times. She is not OU good...,there is a reason she went to FIU out of HS. Kids dad is a typical daddy baller and wanted his kid on the big stage. People will point to her win over Florida this year, but Walton did not exactly roll out his best 9 for that game. There is is also a reason I haven’t brought her up as a possibility for Texas. She is no better than what we have. I'll allow that.
July 6, 20187 yr OU's pitching coach Lombardi is the hot name in the rumor mill for Oregon right now. That would be a tremendous help for Mike White. Because a) he could probably get Chelsea Spencer to come with, b) it gets Lombardi away from OU, further cementing my personal belief that Gasso is just going to ensure her son takes over for her.
July 6, 20187 yr Lombardi would be a great pick up for Oregon. Widely regarded as the top assistant in the game, and Patty's longtime coaching partner. Spencer will be nice, but I am more interested in who White brings in for hitting.
July 6, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: Lombardi would be a great pick up for Oregon. Widely regarded as the top assistant in the game, and Patty's longtime coaching partner. Spencer will be nice, but I am more interested in who White brings in for hitting. Lombardi would probably solidify all the Oregon pitchers. They'd definitely stay to get the chance to work with her. Edited July 6, 20187 yr by Js1
July 6, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, Js1 said: Lombardi would probably solidify all the Oregon pitchers. They'd definitely stay to get the chance to work with her. Our new head coach is also regarded as one of the best pitching coaches in the business. If they love playing for Mike White, I don't think Lombardi makes that much of a difference. Let's hope the difference is that OU pitching is not as strong. That would be a win for us.
July 6, 20187 yr 51 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: Our new head coach is also regarded as one of the best pitching coaches in the business. If they love playing for Mike White, I don't think Lombardi makes that much of a difference. Let's hope the difference is that OU pitching is not as strong. That would be a win for us. Also true. My hope was someone like Balint decided to transfer to Texas under the new rules because maybe the new coach hire is meh. Lombardi is not meh. I don't think it's a done deal, but the rumor mill sure sounds like she's headed to the Ducks. In which case - OU loses one of the best assistant pitching coaches in the country (lol sorry Saile), Mike probably gets Chelsea Spencer to follow him to Oregon as assistant. But like you said - the main thing is who ends up our hitting coach. *Crosses fingers for Tony Baldwin*
July 6, 20187 yr $450k base for Mike White. for 5 years. So about a 90% increase. Also.... Plonsky is scheduled to earn $448k. WHAT. THE. FUCK.
July 6, 20187 yr He's already cut a few dozen. It's not going to happen all at once. I bet he's just going to let Plonsky ride out her contract until it's up in 2020 (I think).
July 6, 20187 yr I'm sure CDC is pretending that Plonsky is the big contributor and "senior statesperson" on the AD staff until sufficient time has elapsed to put her to pasture, somewhat gracefully. In the meantime, she's getting the Milton Waddams treatment. Edited July 6, 20187 yr by TwiceHorn
July 6, 20187 yr I’ll take the assistant coaches that can recruit. It’s amazing how a coach can look with great players, whether it’s hitting or pitching.
July 8, 20187 yr Author That should mean Chelsea Spencer is headed to Texas. Now we're just waiting on the hitting coach hire.
July 9, 20187 yr IMHO, the hitting coach will define Coach White's time here. I feel like the pitching will be in his very capable hands, as will in game decisions, but our hitting must improve and show the ability to make in game adjustments. Hopefully the hire will be announced sooner rather than later, as the National tournaments are all beginning play as we speak.
July 9, 20187 yr We need to hire the chick on the left. No clue about her abilities or talents, but she's the head coach at Nolan HS here in FW.
July 9, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, FloridaHorn said: show the ability to make in game adjustments. Astute observation ! We have lacked in that area for quite some time. Mike White is a top 5, nationally respected softball coach. I hope his sometime effusive demeanor adjusts to the pressure and expectations of being a coach at Texas.
July 9, 20187 yr 5 minutes ago, torre said: Astute observation ! We have lacked in that area for quite some time. Mike White is a top 5, nationally respected softball coach. I hope his sometime effusive demeanor adjusts to the pressure and expectations of being a coach at Texas. I've seen a lot of people call him the "Kim Mulkey of softball."
July 9, 20187 yr 16 minutes ago, Js1 said: I've seen a lot of people call him the "Kim Mulkey of softball." I'm so conflicted right now
July 9, 20187 yr Mike White is demanding, and wants to win. Sometimes, in today's everyone gets a trophy world, that can rub people the wrong way.
July 9, 20187 yr I mean, we all fucking hate Mulkey, but no denying she gets top talent, she wins and she's in the conversation for a national title nearly every year. I've never noticed White be quite as bad as Kim - he doesn't throw his jacket or talk shit to the media about opposing schools. Is that not what we want?
July 9, 20187 yr Nah I definitely don't mind that, so long as he's winning. Just has to understand that if he's a hard ass AND doesn't win, then he'll be pushed out faster.
July 9, 20187 yr 18 minutes ago, Js1 said: I mean, we all fucking hate Mulkey, but no denying she gets top talent, she wins and she's in the conversation for a national title nearly every year. I've never noticed White be quite as bad as Kim - he doesn't throw his jacket or talk shit to the media about opposing schools. Is that not what we want? You can win and be a hardass without being a miserable human being in the process.
July 9, 20187 yr I'll take a fired up hardass who wins over passive Connie Clark who just claps and stays in the 3rd base coaching box and loses.
July 9, 20187 yr Nick Saban is a dick, of the highest order, but players flock to Bama because he wins. Winning cures most of what ails ya'. If White wins, kids will want to play for Texas. If he loses, then the act will grow tired pretty quickly. I have always wanted my kids to play for hardnosed coaches, because a little thick skin and toughness goes a long way in the real world.
July 9, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Js1 said: I've seen a lot of people call him the "Kim Mulkey of softball." He dresses like a slut?
July 9, 20187 yr 10 minutes ago, mr. sunshine said: He dresses like a slut? Yep! Mike White will be in the 3b coaching box in a halter top, mini skirt and fuck me pumps. Should make for some interesting viewing
July 9, 20187 yr 43 minutes ago, FloridaHorn said: Yep! Mike White will be in the 3b coaching box in a halter top, mini skirt and fuck me pumps. Should make for some interesting viewing I don’t know. He can probably pull that look off better than Mulkey
July 10, 20187 yr 16 hours ago, FloridaHorn said: Nick Saban is a dick, of the highest order, but players flock to Bama because he wins. Winning cures most of what ails ya'. If White wins, kids will want to play for Texas. If he loses, then the act will grow tired pretty quickly. And count me in the group that was pleased as punch when the efforts to get Saban to Texas blew up. You can win without having your university represented by a turd with a questionable moral compass.
July 10, 20187 yr Mike White does not have a questionable moral compass...he is simply very demanding of his players.
July 10, 20187 yr Now let's hope coach White can get to work on the hitting side of things. Tony Baldwin...come on down.
July 10, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, FloridaHorn said: Mike White does not have a questionable moral compass...he is simply very demanding of his players. I wasn't implying that he was. I was saying I don't want a Saban or a Mulkey on our campus, no matter how much they win.
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