Tennessee Softball 2026

[volinjax]

The two freshmen will almost certainly transfer out, but I would be surprised if Erin left. She’s looking at being the ace or co-ace next year with a slew of local NIL deals slated to renew. Again, I’ll never be shocked by anything, but I don’t expect that to happen unless somebody comes up with money that is beyond what she is proving to this point. I think the Texas tax of the world are going to spend their money on more proven players. JMO.

Tennessee will be in the market for a transfer arm, particularly if one of the freshman leaves. They will get an ace level player if one is available at the right price, but I think they will probably be good with a third option.

Wait so do you expect one of the freshman will leave or both?

 

[DeerPark12]

There is a lot of speculation on here and really no one has a clue. I think there will be more leave than what yall think. Like I said before it’s not a kid problem it’s a coaching problem

A coaching problem? We’re calling three trips in the last four years to OKC, with a final four in the two of those that have finished a coaching problem?

Tennessee losing Pannel last year wasn’t a coaching problem, it was a kid’s dad taking a bag of cash problem.

If a player that played a lot last year and lost a spot to a transfer leaves, then I’m not calling that a coaching problem either. Not here or anywhere else.

 

[DeerPark12]

Wait so do you expect one of the freshman will leave or both?

I don’t know that Hardenberger wants to wait to be a #1 and I don’t know that Plumlee is close to the same as she was before her injury. In a roster limit world, are both parties willing to let that play out?

 

[VolsFan1615]

A coaching problem? We’re calling three trips in the last four years to OKC, with a final four in the two of those that have finished a coaching problem?

Tennessee losing Pannel last year wasn’t a coaching problem, it was a kid’s dad taking a bag of cash problem.

 

[VolsFan1615]

Absolutely it’s a coaching problem. You just don’t know

 

[DeerPark12]

Absolutely it’s a coaching problem. You just don’t know

Then explain to me like I’m 12 how a player taking a bag of cash is a coaching problem.

 

[VolsFan1615]

Then explain to me like I’m 12 how a player taking a bag of cash is a coaching problem.

I’m not talking about that. Karen publicly is an advocate for women’s mental health and behind closed doors treats these kids like crap. That’s not hard coaching that’s mental abuse. Karen knows the game but doesn’t know how to coach the game. She won’t leave the other coaches alone to do their part. Look at the hitting. When there is a slump she wants to change everything. Let Craig be. Megan doesn’t know mechanics she’s good at the mental game. Stephanie is just riding coats tails. They will never win a NC with Karen at the helm. Prove me wrong

 

[VolsFan1615]

I don’t know that Hardenberger wants to wait to be a #1 and I don’t know that Plumlee is close to the same as she was before her injury. In a roster limit world, are both parties willing to let that play out?

Hardenberger is never going to be a one. Also Plumlee is back to . They red shirted her because why waste a year when they didn’t need her when they have a three headed monster.

 

[volman128]

behind closed doors treats these kids like crap.

This historically was the case but TBH I don't think it's an issue anymore. At least not as much of one.

 

[VolsFan1615]

This historically was the case but TBH I don't think it's an issue anymore. At least not as much of one.

Keep thinking that

 

[DeerPark12]

I’m not talking about that. Karen publicly is an advocate for women’s mental health and behind closed doors treats these kids like crap. That’s not hard coaching that’s mental abuse. Karen knows the game but doesn’t know how to coach the game. She won’t leave the other coaches alone to do their part. Look at the hitting. When there is a slump she wants to change everything. Let Craig be. Megan doesn’t know mechanics she’s good at the mental game. Stephanie is just riding coats tails. They will never win a NC with Karen at the helm. Prove me wrong

Ok, buddy.

Last time you posted at me was to call me a liar when I told you in late March that they were redshirting Plumlee. If I’m looking for who “just don’t know” about the program, I’m going to go with it being you.

 

[Majors]

Tia Milloy hitting the portal. Will be interesting to see if we get involved or does she go back to Washington.

 

[belter]

Morgan will leave.

 

[Majors]

Morgan will leave.

That one shouldn’t surprise anyone.

 

[VolsFan1615]

Ok, buddy.

Last time you posted at me was to call me a liar when I told you in late March that they were redshirting Plumlee. If I’m looking for who “just don’t know” about the program, I’m going to go with it being you.

I didn’t call you a liar I say who said. Your on here acting like your in the know and your wrong. Like I said there will be more to transfer out than yall realize. There is more wrong with this team than yall know

 

[Redleg68]

I didn’t call you a liar I say who said. Your on here acting like your in the know and your wrong. Like I said there will be more to transfer out than yall realize. There is more wrong with this team than yall know

Maybe it is time for you to elaborate.

 

[Volfan1017]

I’m not talking about that. Karen publicly is an advocate for women’s mental health and behind closed doors treats these kids like crap. That’s not hard coaching that’s mental abuse. Karen knows the game but doesn’t know how to coach the game. She won’t leave the other coaches alone to do their part. Look at the hitting. When there is a slump she wants to change everything. Let Craig be. Megan doesn’t know mechanics she’s good at the mental game. Stephanie is just riding coats tails. They will never win a NC with Karen at the helm. Prove me wrong

This is so off to the point of it being funny

 

[VolsFan1615]

This is so off to the point of it being funny

Believe what you want

 

[Redleg68]

Believe what you want

Did you have someone close to you join this team in 2023?

 

[BowlBrother85]

I don't follow Softball normally, but I do watch whenever they are playing in the WCWS. Just wanna say ....

GO LADY VOLS !!!!!

 

[knoxvol52]

I believe with NIL that a few will leave looking for money or more playing time..

 

[orangemadam]

I am not in the know, but what I do know is that we have problems with our hitting, whether
it be the hitting coach or Karen. We must have more long ball hitters in the lineup, preferably
from the portal.

 

[VolsFan1615]

I am not in the know, but what I do know is that we have problems with our hitting, whether
it be the hitting coach or Karen. We must have more long ball hitters in the lineup, preferably
from the portal.

You’re wrong doubles score more runs than home runs. Needs to put the best nine on the field not her favorites.

 

[chuckiepoo]

You’re wrong doubles score more runs than home runs. Needs to put the best nine on the field not her favorites.

Ya sure sound like a butt hurt parent, sibling or -stan fan. Only thing you’ve left out is, “Fahr Karen!”

 

[DeerPark12]

I didn’t call you a liar I say who said. Your on here acting like your in the know and your wrong. Like I said there will be more to transfer out than yall realize. There is more wrong with this team than yall know

First, *you’re.

Second, was I correct that they redshirted the player that I said they were redshirting?

Third, if you’re going to make these big swinging accusations, bring something to the table to back them up. Because all I see is a constant agenda against a head coach that has a final four two of the last three years and a pitching coach that has coached a top-3 staff statistically each of the last five years.

What’s so wrong with the team? If you’re not going to elaborate, then why bring it up?