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by oufanforever
Fri May 03, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Just wondering how they would handle rainouts
Replies: 3
Views: 81

Re: Just wondering how they would handle rainouts

It is win %. In fact, the conference standings are based on win% not games won.
by oufanforever
Thu May 02, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Five Sooners named in Top 26 finalist for USA Softball POY
Replies: 5
Views: 149

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

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.
by oufanforever
Thu May 02, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Big 12 Softball Bedlam Series: Sooner Host OSU on Fri, Sat, Sun
Replies: 10
Views: 297

Re: Big 12 Softball Bedlam Series: Sooner Host OSU on Fri, Sat, Sun

Love your previews 56! I'm sure it takes a lot of time to put that all together. Thank you for your insights. I know the stats look to be in OU's favor, but I'm not as optimistic as you are. We have definitely been spoiled for the past several years with historic levels of dominance & elite per...
by oufanforever
Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Other Games Week of 4/23
Replies: 12
Views: 405

Re: Other Games Week of 4/23

You can tell which game Florida values by who they start in the circle. Starting Brown is a sign they valued the Georgia games more.
by oufanforever
Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: ICYMI -- UCLA and Stanford
Replies: 7
Views: 314

Re: ICYMI -- UCLA and Stanford

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLnZvk3XoAA1vnN?format=jpg&name=900x900 The new rule as written: leading edge of the plate is in fair territory so the catcher's knee coming down on the foul line by definition blocked part of the leading edge. Also, the new rule also doesn't require blocking the ent...
by oufanforever
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Youngsters taking batting practice under the lights at Love's Field
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Re: Youngsters taking batting practice under the lights at Love's Field

Thank you for sharing them here. I didn't realize how many attended the camp but I am glad to share a first glimpse into our possible future stars.
by oufanforever
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Youngsters taking batting practice under the lights at Love's Field
Replies: 19
Views: 902

Re: Youngsters taking batting practice under the lights at Love's Field

The camp photos are all from Marita Hynes. The batting practice after the game can happen probably because all the construction equipment and materials have been put away for game day already. On a normal day I don’t think all the stuff gets put away during the night.
by oufanforever
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: BYU outplays Sooners in 3 phases and wins 9-4 - OU loses 3 of 5
Replies: 8
Views: 331

Re: BYU outplays Sooners in 3 phases and wins 9-4 - OU loses 3 of 5

One thing Patty said in the pregame yesterday was: data is showing BYU's pitcher throws a change up first pitch 70%, yet all of our batters still is looking for a hard pitch to hit and just refuse to swing at something they know is likely coming. That to me is a mentality problem. Trying to hit the ...
by oufanforever
Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: The Wichita State Mess
Replies: 7
Views: 405

Re: The Wichita State Mess

I wanted to see our bench players play well because they will be part of OU's future. I want to see them take the opportunities they have and shine, push the starters for playing time. Patty always said iron sharpens iron and intense competition within the team pushes everyone to be better. Now I do...
by oufanforever
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Some Thoughts Arising From the Texas Series Loss
Replies: 5
Views: 230

Re: Some Thoughts Arising From the Texas Series Loss

A group of us was talking last night driving back from Austin. We identified that after the starting nine players right now, that there are not many options to make changes or to pinch-hit. Coor had the only at bat by non-starters this weekend and that was after a defensive replacement. I think onl...
by oufanforever
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Some Thoughts Arising From the Texas Series Loss
Replies: 5
Views: 230

Re: Some Thoughts Arising From the Texas Series Loss

One thing I want to point out is the hitting depth of our bench has been depleted by the portal somewhat. I don't remember Patty using a single pinch hitter in game 2 and 3 when we really needed a clutch 2 out hit. In previous years, we had Elam, Green, Nugent, Erickson, and other bats that can come...
by oufanforever
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: future pitching
Replies: 16
Views: 758

Re: future pitching

. The Sooners will be very young entering the SEC in 2025. But perhaps only 2 or 3 teams in the SEC will have the talent that OU has on their roster. But that young talent will be unproven. Only time and experience will allow them to be "proven". I’m curious who you see as more talented t...
by oufanforever
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: Why are our pitchers seldom
Replies: 6
Views: 681

Re: Why are our pitchers seldom

IMO Patty badly wanted to make Maxwell the closer because she has a good change up. Keeney and Monticelli probably can throw one but it is not reliable. At the highest level, you are not going to be able to throw pitches by hitters on speed alone. You have to have a change in speed somewhere to prev...
by oufanforever
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: OU Softball
Topic: 2025 softball recruits.
Replies: 75
Views: 16391

Re: 2025 softball recruits.