(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

I think the whole Aric thing is a bit overblown, it’s the same hitting style that’s been in place since Tim got here. That tells me he’s coaching what Tim wants. So if you don’t like our batting approach, blame Tim. And then blame him for the 12 WCWS appearances too.

Jmo.

 

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I only had 49 and that included 6 away games but I was able to keep my Executive Platinum status with AA!

As far as Aric, he is a great guy just like Dave Boos in VB. Dave is still unemployed, does that tell you anything?

 

lol...knew I'd hear from you given your deep affection for Aric.

 

Still hopeful we see another addition or 2 based solely on roster size and I hope nobody reclassifies to shore up the roster. Hope to never see that again. What I do hope to see next year is the defense return to the top of the SEC. It seemed like every time an error was made or a play was there to be made but wasn’t, the other team followed up with a 3 run bomb. And on that note, we need a fully healthy and improved Rothrock, Brown, and Oxley. The offense is not going to be as good next year as it has been and the pitching and defense both need to return to the top of the SEC where they belong.

 

Today I got a similar Verizon pop-up “AD” while catching up on the SB, here on the “Ongoing UF Softball Commentary”. I could not stop the pop-up until I closed out the window and reloaded it. I am just agreeing the “connection” with “johnny-cakes” and reporting the connection to this site and a similar “pop-up” to his Cox AD.

 

As I have said before I know nothing but this current roster is at 17 and Aric Thomas is the recruiting coordinator. Just sayin.

 

I am throwing in Miller as improved and the introduction of Sparkman and Stevens will make the Gator staff solid. I am particularly looking forward to the improved and strong staff. I am hoping Coach Stephanie's magic as a coach of All-Americans will kick in. I also think that a healthy Rothrock and Oxley will give the Gators a few more wins. Of course, Brown will again be dynamic and gritty closer.
haha..Rick calls me the eternal optimist ...I won't deny it.

 

My fingernails are in for a tough time as it looks like some nail biters are coming

 

2025 recruiting wasn't very good and it was expected with team loaded with freshman and sophomore studs. 2026 recruiting was excellent, assuming they all stick with the money that is being thrown at them. Up to now our recruiting has generally been good to excellent. That may change now that money is the key and not the usual factors.

 

Korbe is on fire. 2-3 tonight with a double a home run and three runs scored. She's hitting .381 in her first pro season. Love this woman.

 

Korbie is the prime example of what happens when studying does not get in the way!! Med school starts in Sept, she will kill it there also!

 

Even the best students can feel the pressure of the classroom and how it can effect other aspects of their lives. It happens.