Same ole same ole

[armchair]

The Vols didn't hit today--but pitching was the first and biggest problem in the two losses. Certainly cost us the bama game--and then we gave up a homer to their first batter today and fell behind behind 2 after two innings, I believe. You can't fall behind in the first inning and expect to beat good, CWS teams. We had a runner on in the sixth inning--and then instead of taking a strike we had two hitters swing at bad first pitches, each grounding into a force out. You HAVE to take a strike when you trailing in the next to last inning and need runners. Oh, well.

[#27VFL]

Who is better!!! There are 8 teams in the wcws. If Tennessee was the "worst" team there then that's not a ton of room to improve. Only 7 other coaches to pick from. Hell! Pat Summit didn't win championships every year but she built a program. She "only" won 7 national championships in 30 plus years and most came at the later half of her career. You my friend sound like an idiot

Originally Posted by Volballfan

Those bashing the OP (the majority) should examine the facts before posting. When TN first got to the WCWS they were a one man team (or in this case a one woman team), Monica A. They had no offense to speak of, we won or lost with MA's pitching. Since then the Weekley's have recruited outstanding talent as acknowledged by the OP, (close to half the team is from Cali, if not half or more). Lot's of fans said Ivy and Ellen were great pitchers, yet when they got against quality teams, both struggled mightily (they looked like mental basket cases at times). And the mental errors, from Dotson dropping an easy fly ball, to Gibson running straight into the second baseman's throw, when the rules clearly state you as a runner must slide or attempt to avoid interfering with a defender's ability to make a play. The same stupid mental mistakes, they were making in 2007. We have upgraded talent in a major way, since 2007, having the #1 rated class once, and the 2nd rated class another year, yet show very little if any improvement on the field. Still not mentally tough, don't play smart, can't hit the ball with any authority or consistency, and just don't play hard and want it like other teams. If you can't see this as a fan you're blind. TN had four, count them 4 all-american s on this years team (more than any team in OKC by far) and looked like the worst team there. Those are facts ! Before you attack someone you should know what you're talking about. As the OP pointed out the Weekley's have done outstanding recruiting talent, but that has not led to improved play on the field in the biggest games. I too question if UT can win a WCWS under Ralph and Karen, they have shown nothing to this point to convince me they can

[Vols4life]

Originally Posted by Volballfan

Those bashing the OP (the majority) should examine the facts before posting. When TN first got to the WCWS they were a one man team (or in this case a one woman team), Monica A. They had no offense to speak of, we won or lost with MA's pitching. Since then the Weekley's have recruited outstanding talent as acknowledged by the OP, (close to half the team is from Cali, if not half or more). Lot's of fans said Ivy and Ellen were great pitchers, yet when they got against quality teams, both struggled mightily (they looked like mental basket cases at times). And the mental errors, from Dotson dropping an easy fly ball, to Gibson running straight into the second baseman's throw, when the rules clearly state you as a runner must slide or attempt to avoid interfering with a defender's ability to make a play. The same stupid mental mistakes, they were making in 2007. We have upgraded talent in a major way, since 2007, having the #1 rated class once, and the 2nd rated class another year, yet show very little if any improvement on the field. Still not mentally tough, don't play smart, can't hit the ball with any authority or consistency, and just don't play hard and want it like other teams. If you can't see this as a fan you're blind. TN had four, count them 4 all-american s on this years team (more than any team in OKC by far) and looked like the worst team there. Those are facts ! Before you attack someone you should know what you're talking about. As the OP pointed out the Weekley's have done outstanding recruiting talent, but that has not led to improved play on the field in the biggest games. I too question if UT can win a WCWS under Ralph and Karen, they have shown nothing to this point to convince me they can

Wow and if you followed our softball team you would know that we have been in a hitting slump since the SEC tourney...we made the WCWS on grit, heart, & determination...the girls could have packed it in the first round of regionals but they didnt could have packed it in when they were losing to UGA in game 3 but didn't they found a way!! Shame on you for saying those things!!

[508mikey]

I would still like an autographed ball of the 2012 team -- sad I dont live in Knoxville :(

[macrovol]

So, the 7th ranked team in the country makes it to the final 8 and then loses. Is that supposed to make the OP Nostradamus?

[JokermanVol]

Sometimes I think we are the dumbest fanbase on the planet. Definitely the most unreasonable.

[CalifLadyVolFan]

Originally Posted by 508mikey

I would still like an autographed ball of the 2012 team -- sad I dont live in Knoxville :(

private message me your address and I'll get one sent to you....

from my daughter Melissa Davin #15 from her facebook message!

Sad this season has ended. Had great teammates and a fun journey with them! I cannot thank the fans enough for all the support and love they have given!!! Now it's summertime and I can't wait to be home!!! #bittersweet

[orangeluvr]

Originally Posted by JokermanVol

Sometimes I think we are the dumbest fanbase on the planet. Definitely the most unreasonable.

Could we add the most critical to the list ? Oh, it's ok to criticize , but there are limits to anything ! : :

[ldyvolsoftballfan]

Originally Posted by CalifLadyVolFan

private message me your address and I'll get one sent to you....

from my daughter Melissa Davin #15 from her facebook message!

Sad this season has ended. Had great teammates and a fun journey with them! I cannot thank the fans enough for all the support and love they have given!!! Now it's summertime and I can't wait to be home!!! #bittersweet

Tell Melissa "Thank You" for this season and enjoy her summer.

[ukvols]

Originally Posted by #27VFL

Who is better!!! There are 8 teams in the wcws. If Tennessee was the "worst" team there then that's not a ton of room to improve. Only 7 other coaches to pick from. Hell! Pat Summit didn't win championships every year but she built a program. She "only" won 7 national championships in 30 plus years and most came at the later half of her career. You my friend sound like an idiot

Pat Summitt won 8 titles, but it did take a while to get the first one. She made several Final Fours in the '80s before knocking the door down for the first time in 1987.

[ukvols]

The LV Softball team won its first WCWS game in each of their other trips, often pulling upsets. They were due to eventually lose to a higher-seeded team in the first game. Losing the second game made it, by far, the worst trip to the WCWS in the program's history. But, as someone else pointed out, they walked into OKC ranked 7th, and they walked out ranked 7th.

[tbwhhs]

Originally Posted by CalifLadyVolFan

private message me your address and I'll get one sent to you....

from my daughter Melissa Davin #15 from her facebook message!

Sad this season has ended. Had great teammates and a fun journey with them! I cannot thank the fans enough for all the support and love they have given!!! Now it's summertime and I can't wait to be home!!! #bittersweet

I am posting on my sons account because mine is not is not validated yet,my account is cab57.

CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa and the Lady Vols softball team.We have been fans of yours for years. I was wondering if there is a way that I can get an autographed softball from the team too . GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR...............

[Escape Goat]

AGREED. Guess all we can expect is good seasons with a flame out in the tournaments.

Originally Posted by ITSGR82BATNVOL

I said when the NCAA women's softball tourney started we should win the regional with ease, we barely squeaked by. I said we would beat GA in a real battle, we did. I said we would get to the WCWS and the pitchers would struggle and the hitting would suck as usual, I was spot on. The Weekly's have done a great job recruiting, but we will never win the WCWS with them as coaches. Tn is soft mentally and fundamentally when they have to face quality teams back to back. SAME OLE SAME OLE.

[orangeluvr]

That bama pitcher looks like the Bride of Chucky !

[orangeluvr]

We need to recruit us some corn fed girls !