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by TropicalSooner
Sun May 12, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: I've been thinking it but haven't said it yet.....
Replies: 8
Views: 209

Re: I've been thinking it but haven't said it yet.....

The move to Love's Field, especially in the middle of our record hitting streak, and the fact we couldn't practice, dress nor shower at Love's, combined with the fact that our hitting was anemic(for us) already, was too much to deal with, and we caved in. So glad we now appear to be on the rebound!...
by TropicalSooner
Sun May 12, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Press Conferences
Replies: 3
Views: 64

Re: Press Conferences

Perhaps Mike White figured out all he was doing was riling up his hated rivals team and fan base and he wasn't getting any milage out of his own fan base. Unlike Kenny G who just can't seem to let things go. He even won the series with us.....and he still can't let it go. Unfortunately, Kenny G has ...
by TropicalSooner
Sun May 12, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Help me get this straight
Replies: 4
Views: 117

Re: Help me get this straight

I remember this discussion in '22 when we won the regular season and OSU beat us 3-2 to win the tournament. There is a trophy for each and the tournament winner gets the auto-bid. You are correct SG. And both teams get rings and acknowledged at halftime at one of the fall football games. (Just like...
by TropicalSooner
Sat May 11, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Sooner Softball: OU downs BYU 13-2: Big 12 Finals vs UT! Boomer!
Replies: 4
Views: 121

Re: Sooner Softball: OU downs BYU 13-2: Big 12 Finals vs UT! Boomer!

Keeney and Maxwell do seem like the best choices available for tonight's matchup with Tejas. I like that Karlie can consistently get the batter to hit into ground outs. But once in awhile one of those ground balls finds a hole in the infield, and after a walk or two could be costly in a low scoring ...
by TropicalSooner
Fri May 10, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Big 12 Softball Quarters: Oklahoma downs Kansas 10-1 innings !
Replies: 2
Views: 103

Re: Big 12 Softball Quarters: Oklahoma downs Kansas 10-1 innings !

I also think Deal gets the call today. And for whatever reason, it does seem that May is better than Deal coming out of the pen. But she's done that for years now, with a good deal of success. I could also see SJ getting a few pitches in if necessary as she would be one pitcher they might not have p...
by TropicalSooner
Thu May 09, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Big 12 Softball Tourney Thoughts: Play-In & Seeded Games W & TH
Replies: 11
Views: 519

Re: Big 12 Softball Tourney Thoughts: Play-In & Seeded Games W & TH

Just a reminder about the first game on the schedule for today's tournament--the BYU vs OSU game that starts at 11:00am. The BYU coach was famous (with OU at least) for his stalling and delaying tactics and our game with them ran 3 hr and 7 min. And that was a 7 inning game. BYU has shown it can hit...
by TropicalSooner
Mon May 06, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: SOONER bats wake up...
Replies: 14
Views: 389

Re: SOONER bats wake up...

I think our 2 freshmen might be our best players right now They're confident, young and hungry for success, not worried about their entering the Brave New World, and not feeling like they have done it all, either...and yes, talented! This is exactly what I was saying in another thread---and you sai...
by TropicalSooner
Sun May 05, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: The Elephant in the Room
Replies: 16
Views: 732

Re: The Elephant in the Room

Thinking back 2 1/2 years ago when we were looking for the next pitcher to understudy w Jordy, I believe our pitcher commitment (we thought) at that time was Ella Parker--an outstanding pitcher getting ready for her Junior year in HS. Ryan Maddox was another one we were considering, I think, but whe...
by TropicalSooner
Sun May 05, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: The Struggle of Being a Senior
Replies: 2
Views: 108

The Struggle of Being a Senior

Some if not many of our 4th and 5th year players production has recently been trending down. I'm sure film and familiarity contributes to this, as well as better defensive positioning, perhaps. But the thing I'm really wondering about is if they are experiencing mental fatigue from so many years of ...
by TropicalSooner
Sat May 04, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Transfer Portal
Replies: 9
Views: 375

Re: Transfer Portal

There might be one or two that hit the portal, but I don't think it will be Parker or Pickering.
Pick is eyeballing being captain next year.
by TropicalSooner
Sat May 04, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Bedlam Game #2
Replies: 32
Views: 744

Re: Bedlam Game #2

For anyone hoping Texas would trip up against Tech.....not likely.
Texas has 2 on and 1 out top 5th.
They lead 19-0
by TropicalSooner
Sat May 04, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Bedlam game #1
Replies: 26
Views: 559

Re: Bedlam game #1

The first Bedlam game is now in the books. It looks like Kenny G had a good strategy going into the game. Start one of your backup pitchers and don't give them anything to hit. If you walk 'em, fine, but don't give 'em anything to hit. Then....if your lucky....see if you can put together enough hits...
by TropicalSooner
Thu May 02, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Five Sooners named in Top 26 finalist for USA Softball POY
Replies: 5
Views: 161

Re: Five Sooners named in Top 26 finalist for USA Softball POY

oufanforever wrote: Thu May 02, 2024 5:26 pm Canady is still the favorite to me. Spaid could win it if she breaks the single season HR record. 3rd is hard to say but I don't believe an OU player can win it unless she goes on a hot streak starting this weekend.
Yeah, unless she has a complete meltdown, I think it's probably Canady's to lose.
by TropicalSooner
Thu May 02, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Five Sooners named in Top 26 finalist for USA Softball POY
Replies: 5
Views: 161

Re: Five Sooners named in Top 26 finalist for USA Softball POY

With 5 Sooners named finalists, they may wind up dividing the votes so none of them get the needed number to win.
by TropicalSooner
Thu May 02, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Bedlam 2024--Sooners vs the Cowgirls--For All The Marbles!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 59

Bedlam 2024--Sooners vs the Cowgirls--For All The Marbles!!!

Well, now it's time for the much anticipated pitching duel between Maxwell and Kilfoyl. Both pitchers are having very good seasons on their respective teams. Both have been named to a POY watchlist. Both are formidable pitchers especially when they are "on" and the umpire has a decent stri...