(SB) Ongoing UF Softball Commentary

Uh,oh. I hope Francesca is ready.

 

Oh dear. Sacre bleu!

 

You said next season might be tough. Also maybe it’s just fat fingers and nothing more.

 

I didn't mean this tough. I don't know what is going on. Concerning but we are just going to have to sit tight and see what comes next. If he is leaving expect a mass exodus of current and future players.

 

Devon by chance? I loved that area of England.

 

meaning what?

 

Your guess is as good as any. But we know things aren't good at the moment. Perhaps he has decided he has had enough.

 

Hopefully just tuning out the noise temporarily and nothing more.

 

Trying to think of any P4 coach that does not have social media but can't, some do use it minimally

 

He doesn't post a lot but he uses it a great deal in the sense of who he follows and shows interest. Even before he can formally recruit. That's how I put together my recruiting list of who I think we are going after and it has worked for years. His last posts before the twitter account went south were posts about his local camps for the summer are full but that he (and I assume Francesca) would be holding camps in Colorado during the huge July 4 tournaments.

 

Since I have no control over whatever’s going on no sense in freaking out. Just have to wait and see.

 

I mean he literally posted on his account like yesterday. I could see him giving up social media and handing over the social media presence of recruiting to enea or thomas.

 

Anything is possible. I didn't look at his twitter today but I think I did yesterday and his last post about the Colorado camps was probably 10 or more days ago. We know crap has been happening since then.

 

Maybe somebody’s mom is still attacking him on the internets and he’s just turning the tv off for a bit.

 

I dont know but anything going on right now isnt good. Portal targets should be priority right now. And any negative thoughts anyone has about our program or Walton isnt gonna help that. And certain parents probably know that.

 

Pretty sure that was the last one. Much can change in 10 days or so.

 

This is long but this is what Olivia's mom posted on a fb group chat around 30 minutes ago, it does not sound like Walton is leaving...
The heart of a Gator.
My daughter was originally committed to Ole Miss, but was always a Gator at heart. When her opportunity to be a Gator was placed in front of her she was overjoyed. Ultimately, she made the choice to live out her childhood dream which was to play for the Florida Gators. Many of you will say she’s not great, she’s average, she’s just ok. In my book she’s amazing. She has an amazing heart, she has an amazing personality, she’s an amazing daughter and an amazing pitcher. I’m allowed to say that because I’m her mom. Does Coach Walton think she’s amazing? Maybe not yet- but one day he will. Does he believe in her? Yes. Do I always agree with him? No. Do I believe he has a plan and a process? Yes. He is a coach, a dad, husband, etc. He would not be where he is if he didn’t have knowledge, experience, heart and compassion. This is his job, to coach. Let him do his job. Let the girls play. The girls love this team, love eachother, love the sport, their coaches including Coach Walton. I know all of this to be facts. Do you guys always agree with your boss, co-workers, philosophy & politics of your job…probably not. Yet you still go to work, show up and are the best version of yourself everyday so you can be successful. That’s exactly what these girls do every.single.day. They don’t show up because they want to suck or because they want to lose. They show up to be amazing and WIN. If they don’t win, give them grace. If a hitter strikes out, give them grace. If a pitcher hits batters, give her grace. If a coach irritates you, give him grace. The Gators are not perfect. Are you? Let them play softball. Come and cheer for them. Let them learn- and be excited for them to grow and become better, whether it’s tomorrow or two years from now. Olivia is on her way to success, so is every single girl on that field. All because they have eachother, Gator nation and an army of coaches & staff there to lift them up in their positive accomplishments be it big or small. Yes, kids are going to leave, parents are going to be upset and voice their opinions-That’s ok, everyone is entitled to do what they think is best for them. Again, people may not agree with how others go about their delivery but that is life and sometimes it’s unfortunate. Wish them well and move on. Our world is crazy enough with terrible things happening daily. If talking negative about Gator softball, players, parents & coaches is what makes you happy than that’s really sad. My daughter always has a smile on her face, she barely plays and she cheers her teammates on as if she were the star player. IF she is not complaining after all the hard work she puts in then neither should you. Be excited about the girls we will get for next season. Everything works out the way it is suppose to. Enjoy the days you have off work to go watch a game. Enjoy sitting on your couch watching a group of amazing athletes and stop complaining, please. I challenge you to give grace, cheer and truly be a Gator fan. It’s amazing how contagious that can be…who knows you might be pleasantly surprised. We are here for the duration win or lose.

 

Better buckle up everybody. Cali Deckers mom made a post earlier attacking tim for the treatment of her daughter. Im assuming this is in defense.

 

Nice post, thanks for sharing.

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

 

Some here, likely many, don't know who she is....Stacy Miller. I don't know her personally. But if you noticed a lady during regionals and supers sitting in the first row just to the right of home plate (as you watch on tv from center) who was wearing jorts, an orange shirt, and a baseball cap usually screwed on sideways and constantly jumping up and down, screaming, and waving a pompon...that was Stacy Miller.