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237: Marissa Young, Head Coach Duke Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show to preview the upcoming inaugural season for Duke Softball. The Blue Devils will open the 2018 season on Feb. 8th in Boca Raton, Florida. The team will face host Florida Atlantic twice as well as Ohio State, Michigan State and Boston University. They will then head home to host the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Feb. 16-18 playing both Penn State and Purdue twice. ACC play will open for the Blue Devils Mar. 9-11 in Chapel Hill. During ACC play, Duke will host Boston College, Louisville, Georgia Tech and Virginia and travel to Pitt, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech. Prior to coming to Duke, Young spent two years as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina. In the spring of 2015, Young helped the Tar Heels to a 37-16 overall record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament after the squad won 24 contests the prior season. Young’s pitchers posted a 3.30 earned run average with 234 strikeouts in 335.1 innings pitched. Blue Devils Facebook, Blue Devils Twitter, Coach Young Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
236: Beth Torina, Head Coach LSU Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show to preview the upcoming 2018 season for the Tigers. The spring slate features 37 home contests at Tiger Park in a 56-game schedule, hosting games against 11 teams that were in last year’s NCAA tournament field. For the entire schedule, the Tigers will face a total of 22 opponents that appeared in the NCAA tournament field. Coming off three-straight appearances in the Women’s College World Series, only one of two teams to claim that feat, LSU returns six positional starters and three pitchers from last year’s team that went 48-22 overall and 12-12 in the SEC. The Tigers will host the Tiger Classic, Purple and Gold Challenge, LSU Invitational and the LSU Round Robin. When added with a game against University of Illinois at Chicago on Feb. 8 and the University of Louisiana-Monroe on Feb. 13, the Tigers will play each of their first 11 games at home and 21 of their first 27 in Tiger Park. Tigers Facebook, Tigers Twitter, Tigers IG, Coach Torina Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
235: Connie May, General Manager, Scrap Yard Dawgs, visits The Coach Roges Show to talk about the 2017 NPF Season. The Dawgs left Nashville and the 2017 NPF Draft with five draft picks Ali Aguilar (Washington), Hannah Flippen (Utah), Nikki Udria (Oregon), MJ Knighten (Nebraska) and Morgan Zerkle (Marshall) who was named the #1 Overall SR in the country by TCRS on 1/30/17. 2017 will also see a new coaching staff in Houston with Texas A&M, Associate Head Coach, Gerry Glasco, leading the helm joined by Jimmy Kolaitis (Oregon) and Joe Guthrie (Bucknell.). Dawgs Facebook, Dawgs Twitter, Dawgs IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
234: Kelley Green, Head Coach, Coastal Carolina University, visits The Coach Roges Show to talk about the upcoming season for CCU. This will be the first season for CCU as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Coastal holds a 21-16 overall record versus Sun Belt opponents facing off against four of the nine schools in program history -- Appalachian State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and South Alabama. Six of those Sun Belt opponents finished the 2016 season among the NCAA Top 100 RPI. The Chanticleers open the 2017 season at home on February 10th hosting its annual Kickin' Chicken Classic (Feb. 10-12) tournament. The field includes Alabama, Towson and Youngstown State. The second weekend, Coastal hosts UNC Greensboro, Rider University and UMKC as part of the Battle at the Beach (Feb. 17-19). The Chanticleers will open Sun Belt Conference play versus Texas State (Mar. 11-12). Coastal will host four other conference series at home -- Troy (Mar. 25-26), UL Monroe (April 1-2), Georgia State (April 14-15) and Appalachian State (May 5-6). For its first road trip of the season, Coastal will travel to South Alabama (Mar. 18-19). Other conference road series include Georgia Southern (April 8-9), Texas Arlington (April 22-23) and Louisiana Lafayette (April 29-30). Chanticleers Twitter, Chanticleers Facebook, Coach Green Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
233: Corey Lyon, Head Coach, University Louisiana-Monore, visits The Coach Roges Show to talk about the upcoming season for the Warhawks. We also release our 2017 Position for Position Top 10 SRs. ULM will have 56 regular season games, which includes four non-conference tournaments and nine Sun Belt Conference series. The season will start with three days of games in Monroe February 10-12. The Warhawks will begin their conference schedule in March with their first Sun Belt Conference series against UT Arlington. The other conference teams that the Warhawks will face are Georgia Southern, Texas State, Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State, Troy, South Alabama, Georgia State and Louisiana-Lafayette for a total of 27 conference games. The team qualified for the Sun Belt tournament the last two years finishing in the semifinals in 2015 and the quarterfinals in 2016. Both of those years, the teams were awarded the Sun Belt Conference Team GPA Award. Those two years also produced 17 wins over teams with an RPI in the top 100 as well as one win versus a team with an RPI in the top 25. Warhawks Twitter, Coach Lyon Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
232: Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State, visits The Coach Roges Show to talk about her upcoming induction into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Hall of Fame. The induction will be the evening of Friday, Dec. 9th during the NFCA Convention in New Orleans. Joseph will go into the organization's Hall of Fame in the Pioneer category, which honors an NFCA member who has contributed to the sport through service, leadership, participation, and/or coaching, and exhibits high professional standards of ethics, integrity, sportsmanship and honesty. Spartans Twitter, Spartans Facebook, Spartans IG, Coach Joseph Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
231: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges look back at the 2016 NCAA Georgia Regional. G1 against Northwestern, OSU fell (1-2) Freeze had a strong day in the circle. Strub's bunt in T2 would score Letourneau tieing the game at (1-1) but Freeze who pitched a complete game wouldn't allow another run until the 7th. G2 against Maine, Mikkelson led the charge going 3-4 with five RBI including three RBI off a HR in the 3rd as OSU won (10-1). Lynch went 4-5 with two runs and an RBI and Shippy went 2-4 with a run scored and three RBI. G3 OSU won a 9 inning battle against Northwestern (3-2). O'Donnell brought home the winning run. G4 OSU won (5-3) vs Georgia. Shippy went 2-4 with a RBI and a run scored, while Reasnor went 1-2 with two RBI. G5 Georgia defeated OSU (6-0). Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
230: Michael Lotief, Head Coach, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. For the third consecutive season, and fourth time in the past five seasons, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball team will host a NCAA Regional at Lamson Park after being awarded the No. 14 seed in the 2016 NCAA Softball Tournament. The NCAA Lafayette Regional will feature the top-seeded Ragin' Cajuns (43-7), Texas A&M (37-18), Texas (37-14) and Boston University (28-22). The winner of the regional will play the winner of the NCAA Norman (Okla.) Regional which features No. 3 national seed Oklahoma (47-4), Ole Miss (39-20), Tulsa (35-19) and Wichita State (35-19). Action in the NCAA Lafayette Regional begins Friday with Texas A&M and Texas at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2 followed by Louisiana and Boston University at 6 p.m. on ESPNU. A complete listing of times for games on Saturday and Sunday are to be determined. Cajuns Twitter, Cajuns Facebook, Coach Lotief Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
229: Mickey Dean, Head Coach, James Madison University. Colonial Athletic Association champion James Madison earned a No. 7 seed. Princeton, Longwood and North Carolina for the four-team double-elimination regional. The Harrisonburg Regional will take place Friday, May 20-22 at Veterans Memorial Park. Top-seeded JMU will face fourth-seeded Princeton on Friday while third-seeded Longwood will take on second-seeded North Carolina Friday. Host JMU holds a 46-4 record after winning all three games as the top seed of the CAA Tournament last weekend. Senior pitcher/utility Jailyn Ford was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament while sophomore pitcher/infielder Megan Good, junior outfielder Taylor Newton and senior catcher Erica Field were named to the All-Tournament Team. Dukes Twitter, Dukes Facebook, Coach Dean Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
228: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges look back at Tulsa and UConn and discuss the Oklahoma Series. OSU defeated Tulsa (1-0) and UCONN (8-0). Against Tulsa, Freeze went the distance in the circle, allowing just two hits while striking out five to earn the win. Needham went the distance in the circle against UCONN, allowing just one hit while striking out three to earn the victory. Montgomery led the way at the plate for the Cowgirls, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. OU G1: Sooners won (8-0). OU G2: Sooners took the game (5-2). Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges also discuss the results of Selection Sunday. The Cowgirls (29-24 overall, 6-11 Big 12) will travel to Athens, Ga., for the Georgia Regional. Oklahoma State will take on Northwestern Friday, May 20th on ESPN3 in the first round. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
227: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap the series against the Kansas Jayhawks. G1 (10-4 Win): Mikkelson went 3-for-4 with a team high four RBIs. Lynch put the Cowgirls up 6-4 in the 4th with a three-run RBI double. Lynch finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs while O'Donnell went 2-for-3 with an RBI. G2 (11-9 Win): T5 Lynch blasted a three-run shot putting OSU up 10-9. Coats earned the win for the Cowgirls, going 3.2 innings in relief while allowing just one run and hit. G3 (Canceled). Upcoming Games: Tulsa & UConn at home (Tomorrow 1 & 4PM) and Oklahoma at home (Friday 6PM) and at Oklahoma (Saturday 2PM). Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
226: Shonda Stanton, Head Coach, Marshall University, and Amy Tudor, Head Coach, Western Kentucky University. The two coaches visit the show to discuss the upcoming series which will be in Bowling Green, KY. Games will be this Saturday at 1 and 3PM CT and Sunday at 11:30AM. Marshall enters the weekend (27-24) overall and (11-10) in Conference USA, while WKU enters (16-28) and (7-11). TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
225: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Arkansas and UNLV. Arkansas (4-1 W): Freeze pitched a complete game with 3K's. Lynch went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Montgomery and Reasnor started the offense in the 6th with back-to-back RBI doubles. UNLV G1 (4-1 W): Freeze earned with "W" with a complete game. Montgomery went 3-for-3 with two runs. G2 (11-6 W): McKee led the way for going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a walk. Up Next: Kansas on the road Friday's game will air on ESPN3 at 5PM. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
224: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap the series against Texas which saw the Longhorns sweep the Cowgirls. G1 (2-4): Shippy led the way for Oklahoma State at the plate. She finished the night 2-for-3 with an RBI. Freeze (12-8) took the loss for the Cowgirls in six innings of action. G2 (3-5): Shippy led the way at the plate for the Cowgirls, going 1-for-2 with two walks and two RBIs. Needham (5-12) took the loss for Oklahoma State in 5.1 innings of action. The Cowgirls had a standout performance from sophomore Maddi Holcomb at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI. Alongside Holcomb, Oklahoma State also had a standout performance from sophomore Vanessa Shippy, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs. G3 (7-8): Up Next: Arkansas tomorrow at 6:30pm at Cowgirl Stadium, which will air on FX Sports+. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
223: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Central Arkansas and Baylor. OSU defeated Central Arkansas (17-0), while the Baylor series saw the Lady Bears taking games two and three of the series. BU G1: Freeze continued being great in the circle allowing 1 run over 7 innings which came in the 5th. Offense led by Lynch going 2-for-3. G2: Taylor blasted a 2-run shot in B4 to put the lead at 3-2 . G3: Freeze didn't allow a run until the 4th. Up Next: Wednesday Tulsa at home at 6:30 airing on Fox Sports Plus then Texas in Austin with games on LHN at 6, 1 and Noon (Fri, Sat. & Sun). Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
222: Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State, visits The Coach Roges Show to bring listeners up to speed on season. The Spartans will host Michigan tomorrow at home starting at 4:30 before hosting Indiana this weekend with games at 4:00, 1:00 and 1:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will also be Shanin Thomas Day. The Spartans will then face Michigan and Northwestern on the road before facing Eastern Michigan and Rutgers at home and ending the regular season on the road against Ohio State. Spartans Twitter, Spartans Facebook, Spartans IG, Coach Joseph Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
221: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Tulsa and Iowa State. OSU fell at Tulsa (0-9) while the Iowa State series saw the Cowgirls come away with the sweep (10-2, 12-10 and 10-2). ISU G1: Taylor Lynch broke the consecutive game hit streak. Freeze went six innings with seven hits, two runs and seven strikeouts. Montgomery finished two-for-four with four RBIs to help lead the Cowgirls to victory. First five hitters in the OSU lineup went 10-for-16 in the game with six RBIs and eight runs scored. G2: Montgomery went 3-for-4 with five RBIs. Coats went two innings allowing zero runs for the "W." G3: Mikkelson had walk-off walk in B5. Lynch extended her school-record hit streak. Up Next: Wednesday Central Arkansas on the road then Baylor at home. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
220: Lu Harris-Champer, Head Coach, University of Georgia, visits TCRS to preview the upcoming series against the Missouri Tigers. Georgia will face Mizzou on the road in Columbia tonight at 7:30 ET (SEC Network +), Saturday at 6 ET (ESPN2) and Sunday at 1 ET (SEC Network +). The Bulldogs enter the series with an overall record of 31-8 and a SEC record of 5-4 after having swept Texas A&M, winning 1 of 3 against South Carolina and taking 1 of 3 from LSU. The Tigers enter the series 26-7 overall and 5-4 in the SEC after having taken 2 of 3 from Ole Miss and Tennessee and splitting with Alabama. Coach Champer Twitter, GA Softball Twitter, GA Softball Facebook, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
219: Shelly Hoerner, Head Coach, Georgia Tech, visits TCRS to preview the upcoming series against the Kansas Jayhawks and talk some ACC Softball as well. This Saturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th, Tech will face North Texas in addition to the Jayhawks in Lawrence, Kansas. 2016 for Tech has seen (FR) Katie Krzus lead the team offensively, while (FR) Jenna Goodrich has been the team's anchor inside the circle. Tech with a combined 10 (FR & SO) out of a total 16 person roster has a young squad still trying to find its identity. In 2015, Hoerner coached the Yellow Jackets to upset victories against No. 20 Nebraska and No. 22 Texas A&M. Maddie Lionberger earned her second career All-Conference honor under Hoerner’s wing when she was named All-ACC Second Team. Coach Hoerner Twitter, Tech Softball Twitter, Tech Softball Facebook, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
218: Megan Smith, Head Coach, University of Kansas, visits TCRS to preview the upcoming series against Georgia Tech and talk some BIG XII Softball. Before continuing BIG XII play starting April 15th at home against Texas Tech, the Jayhawks will host both North Texas and Georgia Tech this weekend. North Texas will face KU Friday at 5 and Saturday at 1:30. The Jayhawks will then face the Yellow Jackets Saturday at 4 and Sunday at 11:30. Jayhawks Twitter, Jayhawks Facebook. TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
217: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Oklahoma and Texas Tech. OSU went 0-4 this past week falling to Oklahoma (2-10) and then getting swept by Texas Tech (7-9, 18-19 and 7-8).Tiffany Mikkelson hit two home runs to break the school's career record in a 19-18 loss to Texas Tech at Rocky Johnson Field on Saturday. Lynch now has the second-longest streak in program history, second only to Shanel Scott. Scott produced a 17-game hit streak in 2005. Up Next: Oklahoma State stays on the road when it travels to Tulsa for a mid-week game. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. on April 6. OSU will then return home to continue Big XII play against Iowa State Friday-Sunday at 7, 2 and Noon respectively. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
216: Jen McIntyre, Head Coach, UConn, visits TCRS. Coach McIntyre will preview the upcoming series against the University of Central Florida. The 2016 campaign is McIntyre's second with UConn. After a mostly mild out of conference tournament schedule which slated games against LSU, South Carolina and Michigan State, the Huskies are ready to battle for the American Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship. Last week AAC play opened for UConn going (1-2) against Memphis on the road. In order for UConn to be competitive in the AAC, Kayla Doty (JR-Pitcher) out of Ghent, N.Y. is going to have to do a majority of the throwing and emerge as the leader of this staff. Huskies Twitter, Huskies Facebook, Coach McIntyre Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
215: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Wichita State University and Ole Miss. OSU defeated Wichita State (8-2) in wich Kacey Freeze's ability to change speeds shined in her complete game not allowing a Shocker hit in the final three innings. Shippy, Lynch & Mikkelson combined for six RBI going eight-for-11. OSU handed Ole Miss two losses (9-6) & (8-6). G1 was a power hitting showcase as Shippy, Mikkelson, Montogmery and Taylor all hit homers. G2 was more of a technical game with Shippy, Lynch, Mikkelson, Montgomery and Hughes all getting stolen bases. Streaks: Lynch 12 game hitting (Lynch is now batting .412 on the season with 15 RBIs.). Shippy reached base in 25 straight games. Previews: Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
214: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap Missouri State and a three-game series against Houston. Kacy Freeze (6-4) pitched a complete game and gave up just two hits in her second shutout of the season against Missouri State leading OSU to a (4-0) win. The performance was her fifth complete game of the year. OSU was able to win the series against Houston after falling in game1 (9-10) OSU would defeat Houston (12-3) and (7-3). During the Houston series, Shippy reached base for a team-high 22 consecutive games, Freshman Taylor Lynch continued her hitting streak, which now stands at nine games. She has also reached base 17 consecutive games and Freeze picked up her seventh win. Previews: Wichita State & a (DH) against Ole Miss. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
213: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap Wichita State University during which Randee O'Donnell's second-inning grand slam lifted OSU to a 4-3 victory. They also recap the Mizuno Classic: G1 vs Miami: Following the first inning, Freeze retired nine of the next 11 batters allowing only one run while posting six K's in 6.2 IP. Lynch (2-for-3, 2 RBI, HR) led the way with her third multi-hit performance in her last five games, G2 vs Cleveland State: Mikkelson's fifth homer of the season, leaving her only four shy of the all-time home run record in program history, G3 vs Miami: Lynch (3-for-4), & Shippy (2-for-3). Previews: Missouri State and Houston. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
212: Tyra Perry, Head Coach, University of Illinois. Perry, who is in her first year as head coach of the Fighting Illini currently has the team sitting at (12-7) on the season and has quality wins against Florida State, North Carolina and Tulsa. Illinois next game will be March 15th at 2PM and will be a (DH) against IUPUI as well as the home opener at Eichelberger Field. Tyra Perry was hired as the University of Illinois' second-ever head coach in June, 2015. She spent the previous 15 seasons as a NCAA Division I softball head coach, totaling 409 career victories as the head coach at Ball State, Western Kentucky, and Birmingham Southern. Illini Twitter, Coach Perry Twitter, Illini Facebook, Illini IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
211: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges recap games against Arkansas and Dartmouth. OSU defeated Arkansas (10-7) and saw Lynch lead the way with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate, while Taylor and O'Donnell both contributed multi-RBI efforts. OSU would split with Dartmouth winning (8-0) then falling (2-5). In game Freeze allowed one base-hit to the Big Green in a complete game shutout. The Splendora, Texas, native needed only 57 pitches to navigate through the Dartmouth attack. They also look ahead to Wichita State (3/9 at 6:30) and the Mizuno Classic featuring Miami University and Cleveland State visiting Cowgirl Stadium (3/11-13). March 11th at 5:30 OSU will face Miami and on March 12th Cleveland State and Miami at 2:30 and 5:00 respectively before closing the Mizuno Classic on the 13th at Noon against Cleveland State. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
210: Cheri Kempf, Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) calls to discuss all aspects of the league. 2015 saw the Chicago Bandits capture the Cowles Cup. The 2016 NPF College Draft Presented by Bownet, will be held in Nashville at 7pm CT/8pm ET on April 14 and will air on CBS Sports Networks. The NPF 2016 schedule begins May 31st and concludes on August 14th. The 2016 Opening Day match-up will feature the PA Rebellion hosting the Akron Racers on May 31st. This season, the NPF will hold the championship series at the University of Alabama (August 19-23). Kempf Twitter, Club K, Club K Facebook, NPF Twitter, NPF Facebook, NPF IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
209: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. In this episode of Cowgirls Softball, Coach Gajewski and Coach Roges take a look back at the Mary Nutter Classic where the Cowgirls faced San Diego State, Washington, Oregon, Cal State Fullerton and Michigan. The highlight of the weekend was a 8-4 win over the Washington Huskies. Against the Huskies, Lynch (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) and Mikkelson (2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs) both shined. On the night, the Cowgirls went 3-for-9 at the plate and produced six runs in two-out situations. After entering the game, Freeze was responsible for closing out the final 2.1 innings. The senior didn't disappoint, as she would register three strikeouts and keep the Washington offense hitless for the remainder of the contest. OSU will be on the road this week against Akransas on March 2nd and then at Cowgirl Stadium on March 4th for a (DH) against Dartmouth. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
208: Kristen Butler, Head Coach, University of Toledo. Starting this Friday, Toledo will play in the JMU Dukes Invitational and will face Robert Morris, Saint Joseph's (2x), host James Madison University and Binghamton. Coach Butler is in her second season at the helm in Toledo. UT recorded higher batting averages, sligging percentages, home runs, stolen bases and other power numbers that landed her team in the Toledo record books. The 2015 squad ranks second all-time in runs (231), RBIs (197) and stolen bases (105), third all-time in home runs (25) and fourth all-time in slugging percentage (.377). Butler came to Toledo after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Charleston Southern, focusing primarily on pitching and catching duties. In 2014, Charleston Southern went to NCAA Regionals, and won the Big South Tournament. One of her pitchers, Cheyenne Gandara was named the MVP of the tournament. She joined the CSU coaching staff in September of 2012 after previously coaching at Mississippi Valley State and the University of Florida.Rockets Twitter, Rockets Facebook, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
207: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. OSU finished the Michele Smith Pediatric Cancer Foundation Invitational (2-3) moving to an overall season record of (4-6). Wins on the weekend came against DePaul and South Florida while falling to Tennessee, Auburn and James Madison. The weekend was headlined during the 12-3 win over USF as Montgomery and Mikkelson both hit grand slams. Next on the docket for OSU is the Mary Nutter Classic (2/25-28) in Palm Springs against San Diego State, Washington, Cal State Fullerton, Michigan and Oregon. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
206: Haylie Wagner, Pitcher, PA Rebellion. Wagner joins TCRS to discuss her rookie season in National Pro Fastpitch with the Pennsylvania Rebellion & Michigan Wolverines Softball. While at Michigan, Wagner had a superstar career: Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America third team (pitcher, 2015) ... Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-America second team (pitcher/at-large, 2014) ... NFCA All-Great Lakes Region first team (2014, '15) ... NFCA All-Great Lakes Region second team (pitcher, 2012) ... Big Ten Pitcher (unanimous) and Freshman of the Year (2012) ... All-Big Ten first team (pitcher, 2015, '15) ... All-Big Ten second team (pitcher, 2013, '14) ... NCAA All-Tournament Team (2015). Wagner Twitter, Wagner Facebook, Wagner IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
205: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. We recap the CenturyLink Classic in San Marcos, Texas, where the Cowgirls finished (2-3) after facing Texas State, DePaul, Northwestern State and Abilene Christian. Wins: 3-0 DePaul and 9-7 Abilene Christian. Loses: TX State 1-3 & 0-4 and Northwestern State 3-9. We preview this weekend's Michele Smith Pediatric Cancer Foundation Invitational. The Cowgirls will face Tennessee, Auburn, DePaul, South Florida and James Madison. The 56-game slate features contests against four members of the 2015 Women's College World Series, including Michigan, who advanced to the championship round against Florida. Overall, the Cowgirls will take on 20 different opponents who finished in the top 100 of last year's RPI and nine teams that advanced to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
204: Vann Stuedeman, Head Coach, Mississippi State. The Bulldogs open their 2016 season and new park tonight against Georgia Southern as part of the Bulldog Kickoff Classic. First pitch is set for 5:30 p.m. CT and the game can be seen on SEC Network+. Other games during opening weekend are against. (Feb. 12) Houston at 5:30, (Feb. 13) TN Tech and Alabama A&M at 2:00 and 4:30 and (Feb. 14) Houston at 11a.m. HailState Twitter, HailState Facebook, HailState IG, Coach Stuedeman Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook.
203: Cat Osterman, Assistant Coach, Texas State. Texas State kicks off the 2016 season this week on Feb. 12, hosting the the CenturyLink Classic in San Marcos, Texas. The tournament will include; Oklahoma State University, DePaul, Northwestern State and Abilene Christian. In her first season with the Bobcats in 2015, Osterman led freshman pitcher Randi Rupp to earning First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors as well as being NFCA All-Region selection. Rupp threw her first no-hitter for the Bobcats on March 23 against UL Monroe before quickly following suit with her first perfect game on April 15 against Houston Baptist. With 293 strikeouts, Rupp led the Sun Belt Conference in her first year. Prior to the start of the 2016 season, Rupp was named the Sun Belt Conference’s Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Osterman joined the Bobcat squad in 2015 after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at St. Edwards University. Bobcats Twitter, Bobcats Facebook, Coach Osterman Twitter, Coach Osterman Official Site, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
202: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. OSU kicks off the 2016 season this week on Feb. 12 at the CenturyLink Classic in San Marcos, Texas, where the Cowgirls will take on Texas State, DePaul, Northwestern State and Abilene Christian. The tournament marks the beginning of a 16-game road trip for Oklahoma State, which will host its first home matchup of the year on March 4 against Dartmouth. The 56-game slate also features contests against four members of the 2015 Women's College World Series, including Michigan, who advanced to the championship round against Florida. Overall, the Cowgirls will take on 20 different opponents who finished in the top 100 of last year's RPI and nine teams that advanced to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Roges also announces the "TCRS Position for Position Top 10 Srs." Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
201: TCRS opens the phones for the fans of National Pro Fastpitch to discuss all aspects of the league. 2015 saw the Chicago Bandits capture the Cowles Cup. The 2016 NPF College Draft Presented by Bownet, will be held in Nashville at 7pm CT/8pm ET on April 14 and will air on CBS Sports Networks. The NPF 2016 schedule begins May 31st and concludes on August 14th. The 2016 Opening Day match-up will feature the PA Rebellion hosting the Akron Racers on May 31st. This season, the NPF will hold the championship series at the University of Alabama (August 19-23). NPF Twitter, NPF Facebook, NPF IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
200: Yvette Healy, Head Coach, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin softball team will square off with nine teams that advanced to the 2015 NCAA Tournament during the 2016 campaign including California, BYU, Louisville, NC State, Kansas, Arizona State, Minnesota, Northwestern and Nebraska. The Badgers finished last year with a 21-31 overall record and a 5-17 Big Ten record last year. They open the regular season against California at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona on Feb. 12-14. Next, the Badgers head to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Feb. 19-21. Big Ten play kicks off for the Badgers in East Lansing, Michigan, against Michigan State on March 24-26. UW hosts four Big Ten opponents at Goodman Diamond, starting with a series against Ohio State on April 1-3. The Badgers head to Minnesota for a doubleheader against the Gophers on April 12, followed by a trip to Iowa April 15-17. A series at home against Illinois on April 22-24, a doubleheader against Green Bay on April 26, and a final series facing Northwestern at Goodman Diamond will close out UW's home slate. The Badgers wrap up their regular season on the road at Nebraska on May 6-8. Badgers Twitter, Badgers Facebook, Coach Healy Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
199: Mickey Dean, Head Coach, James Madison University. James Madison's 2016 softball schedule, which features 22 games against 14 NCAA teams and five non-conference tournaments prior to the 21-game Colonial Athletic Association slate. JMU opens the season Feb. 12-14 in Orlando, Fla., at the UCF Knights Invitational. The Dukes will face Fordham in the season opener while also taking on Rutgers twice, as well as NCAA teams Alabama and host UCF. The following weekend, the Dukes return to Florida Feb. 19-21 to compete in the Michele Smith Invitational in Clearwater, where they'll hit the field against Tennessee, DePaul, Fordham, Auburn and Oklahoma State. JMU opens the home slate Feb. 26-28 when it hosts the JMU Invitational, featuring Binghamton, Toledo, Saint Joseph's and Robert Morris. Dukes Twitter, Dukes Facebook, Coach Dean Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
198: Kenny Gajewski, Head Coach, Oklahoma State University. The Cowgirls enter the 2016 campaign with a wealth of returning talent, including 13 returning letter winners and seven position starters. Oklahoma State also boasts a revamped coaching staff, highlighted by Gajewski, Stacie Pestrak and Charlotte Morgan. OSU kicks off the 2016 season on Feb. 12 at the CenturyLink Classic in San Marcos, Texas, where the Cowgirls will take on Texas State, DePaul, Northwestern State and Abilene Christian. The tournament marks the beginning of a 16-game road trip for Oklahoma State, which will host its first home matchup of the year on March 4 against Dartmouth. The 56-game slate also features contests against four members of the 2015 Women's College World Series, including Michigan, who advanced to the championship round against Florida. Overall, the Cowgirls will take on 20 different opponents who finished in the top 100 of last year's RPI and nine teams that advanced to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament. Cowgirls Twitter, Cowgirls Facebook, Coach Gajewski Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
197: Jacquie Joseph, Head Coach, Michigan State. In 2016, the Spartans will spar with six non-conference teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a year ago: super-regional participant Georgia out of the SEC, and regional teams South Carolina (ACC) Notre Dame (SEC), Florida Atlantic (C-USA), Chattanooga (SoCon), and Arizona State (Pac-12). Add in College World Series participant Michigan and perennial NCAA qualifier Northwestern from MSU’s conference slate, and Joseph expects her team to be challenged from the first pitch of the season on Feb. 12. MSU will open its B1G schedule against Wisconsin at home on March 24th. Spartans Twitter, Spartans Facebook, Spartans IG, Coach Joseph Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
196: Holly Aprile, Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh. Pitt will spend more than half of its season on the road, playing 31 of its total 42 games out of state. The remaining 11 matchups will be played at the Petersen Sports Complex and will feature four ACC showdowns. Pitt’s schedule is highlighted with six opponents from the 2015 NCAA tournament, including five ACC rivals. Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, and Notre Dame all competed in the opening round of regionals alongside the Panthers, while Florida State and NC State reached the second round before concluding their seasons. In total, a conference-record of seven teams earned NCAA bids last season. The Panthers kick off their spring season with four consecutive weekend road tournaments, beginning with an outing at Macon, Ga. (Feb. 12-14). Scheduled games for the weekend include matchups against St. Bonaventure, Central Michigan and host Mercer. The second week of March marks the official start of conference play, which Pitt will begin on the road at Tech Softball Park (March 12-13). The Panthers will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in a very familiar setting as Tech hosted the 2015 ACC Tournament, where Pitt advanced to the ACC Championship Game. Panthers Twitter, Panthers IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
195: Kate Drohan, Head Coach, Northwestern University, visits TCRS. The Wildcats start the season with the Kajikawa Classic on Feb. 12 where they will face the University of California Riverside, University of Virginia, University of Tennessee, Bradley University and the University of Oregon. Following Tempe, NU will head to the BG1/ACC Challenge to face North Carolina and Boston College. Following the Challenge the Wildcats will head to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic where Oregon State, New Mexico State, University of Georgia, Fresno State and UCLA will be waiting. The first home game in Evanston will be April 1st against the Golden Gophers of Minnesota. NU concluded the 2015 season with a 28-23 overall record after qualifying for its 10th NCAA Tournament field in the last 14 years. The Wildcats faced the nation's sixth-toughest nonconference schedule in 2015 and started the year 3-9 overall before bouncing back to go 17-2 in their next 19 games. Wildcats Twitter, Wildcats Facebook, Coach Drohan Twitter, Wildcats IG, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook,
194: Jen McIntyre, Head Coach, UConn, visits TCRS. The 2016 campaign will be McIntyre's second with UConn. The Huskies will take on a 53-game slate that includes 18 American Athletic Conference contests and 13 home match-ups at Burrill Family Field in Storrs. The Huskies have a tough non-conference slate that features eight games against five different teams that qualified for the 2015 NCAA Tournament and also four contests against teams that finished last season ranked in the USA Today/NFCA Top-25. UConn will spend the first two months of the 2016 season on the road to participate in six different tournaments, starting at the LSU Tiger Classic in Baton Rouge, La. from Feb. 12-14. The following weekend, the Huskies head to Boca Raton, Fla. for the FAU Tournament and will face Florida A&M, Northern Illinois and the tourney’s host. From there, Connecticut will hit the west coast for some fun in the sun at the Santa Carla Tourney in California. Huskies Twitter, Huskies Facebook, Coach McIntyre Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
193: Melinda Fischer, Head Coach, Illinois State University, visits TCRS. ISU opens the season at South Florida and will play the first seven weekends of the year away from Marian Kneer Stadium. Illinois State will play four-plus games at South Florida, Arizona State, LSU, Florida and Louisville. This is the first time in history that ISU will take a full spring break trip when they start at Florida and end in Louisville. The Redbirds open Missouri Valley Conference play at Missouri State March 19 and will play their home opener March 30 versus DePaul. For all the traveling ISU will do in the first two months of the season, April is kind to the Redbirds on the travel front. Illinois State will not leave the state, playing 14 games at home, two at Bradley and three at Loyola. Redbirds Twitter, Redbirds Facebook, Coach Fischer Twitter, TCRS Twitter, TCRS Facebook
192: Courtney Oliver, Head Coach, East Carolina University, visits TCRS for the first time and for the first show of 2016. Coach Oliver, a five-time NCAA Regional participant as an assistant coach, was appointed head softball coach at East Carolina University in June 2015. Oliver's hiring made her the fifth head coach in ECU softball program history. Under Oliver's tutelage, the 2015 NC State pitching staff owned a team ERA of 2.61 to rank 34th in the nation and second in the ACC. NC State pitchers did their job in the circle fanning 441 batters for second in the conference. Additionally, the Wolfpack struck out 94 batters looking to lead the league. ECU will open the 2016 season with the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona and will face Virgina, Seattle, UC Riverside, Arizona State and Nevada. Pirates Twitter, Pirates Facebook, Coach Oliver Twitter TCRS TwitterTCRS Facebook
191: Robbie Church, Head Coach, Duke University Women's Soccer, visits TCRS to recap Duke's win over William & Mary. The 2-0 shutout over William & Mary marked the first time since 1997 that Duke has posted four straight shutouts to open the season. Coach Church will also preview the upcoming Duke Nike Classic which will see Duke face USC (Sep. 4 at 7:30PM) and Cal. (Sep. 6 at 1:30PM) Both Duke games will air on ESPN3. Blue Devils Twitter, Blue Devils Facebook.
190: Former UL Ragin Cajun, Pitchers, Jordan Wallace and Christina Hamilton join TCRS. Wallace earned her 90th career win this season when the Ragin Cajuns defeated Baylor in the Regional Final becoming only the fourth pitcher in program history to reach 90 career wins joining Brooke Mitchell (119), Kyla Hall (104) and Ashley Brignac (94). Wallace was also named NFCA First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-SBC this season. Hamilton's best season was 2014 when she led the team to the Women's College World Series. Hamilton also finished being named NFCA Second-Team All-American, NFCA First-Team All-Region and earned the James J. Corbett Award for the top amateur female athlete in the state of Louisiana. Hamilton was also tabbed as the Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year and an All-Sun Belt First-Team, Louisiana Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Year and an All-Louisiana First Team selection. Jordan Wallace Twitter, Christina Hamilton Twitter.
189: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, talks about the NCAA Regional round which saw FSU beat Dartmouth and then UCF twice. We also talk about the upcoming Super Regional. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook
188: 2015 ACC Coach of the Year , Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, joins TCRS to recap the 2015 ACC Conference Tournament, which saw the Noles defeat Boston College, NC State and Pittsburgh. We also discuss the upcoming NCAA Regionals. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook,
187: *All times mentioned in show are (ET) since games are in Miami. Amy Tudor, Head Coach, Western Kentucky University Softball, vistis The Coach Roges Show, to recap the season for the WKU Lady Toppers and preview the upcoming C-USA Conference Tournament which will be held May 7-9, at Florida International University's Feldsberg Field at the FIU Softball Stadium. WKU enters the conference tournament with perhaps the most consistent ace in the nation along with most veteran squad in C-USA carrying eight seniors. WKU Twitter, Amy Tudor Softball Camps
186: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, joins TCRS to recap the 2015 FSU Regular Season and discuss the upcoming ACC Tournament which will be May 7-9, at Virginia Tech. The (1) Noles will face (8) Boston College Thursday in Game 1. The championship game on Saturday, May 9, will air on ESPN at 1:00 p.m. ET. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
185: Crystal Rosenthal, Head Coach, Concordia Irvine, visits TCRS. The Eagles finished the regular season ranked 3rd in the nation and 1st overall in the GSAC at (20-4) and are set to host the conference tournament and looking to defend their 2014 GSAC Conference Tournement Title starting tomorrow and running through May 2. 2015 is Coach Rosenthal's seventh season at the helm for the Eagles and the team has had a winning record each of her first seasons with at least 50 wins in each of the last three. In 2013, the Eagles won the NAIA National Championship after going (52-3). Coach Rosenthal on Twitter, Eagles Twitter, Eagles Facebook.
184: Mississippi State Head Coach Vann Stuedeman joins TCRS to breakdown the final SEC series of the regular season as the Bulldogs prepare to head to Columbia, SC to face the Gamecocks. Games will be Friday (6pm CT) on SECN+, Saturday (3pm) on SECN+ and Sunday (11am) on SECN. Coach Stuedeman will also talk about the upcoming SEC Conference Tournament which will be held from May 6-9 in Baton Rouge, LA, at LSU's Tiger Park. Coach Stuedeman on Twitter, Facebook, Twitter, IG
183: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, joins TCRS live from GA State as the Noles prepare for a game at 3 p.m. ET. Coach Alameda will recap the final regular season ACC series for the Noles that saw them sweep GA Tech on the road. Next week we will recap the regular season and preview the ACC Tournament which will be May 7-9, at Virginia Tech. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
182: Shelly Hoerner, Head Coach, Georgia Tech, visits TCRS to preview the regular season finale for Tech as her team prepares for the Florida State Seminoles. Under Coach Hoerner's direction last season, Tech ranked third in the ACC in batting average (.297) and led the ACC in stolen bases per game (1.38). Meanwhile Georgia Tech pitchers lowered the ERA from 5.37 to 4.21 in her first season. Individually, Hoerner coached two All-ACC performers in Maddie Lionberger (1st team) and Ashley Thomas (2nd team). Coach Hoerner Twitter, Tech Softball Twitter, Tech Softball Facebook.
181: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, joins the show to recap the past week which included going (1-1) against Louisville on the road with game three cancelled. The Noles ended the week sweeping Virginia with three run-rule games with scores of 9-1 (6), 8-0 (5) and 8-0 (5) after games earlier in the week against GA State weren't played. This Wedensday at 7 p.m. FSU faces Florida on the SEC Network, before heading to Georgia Tech. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
180: Lindenwood University Head Coach Don Loberg joins The Coach Roges Show for the first time to discuss his Lady Lions. Lindenwood University is located in St. Charles, Missouri, and is a member of the NCAA D-II MIAA Conference. LU is currently on 6 game winning streak and looks to extend the streak tonight at home starting at 5:00 in a (DH) against McKendree University in a non-conference match. LU Facebook, LU Twitter, LU YouTube
179: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, joins the show from Louisville, Kentucky, to preview game 3 against Louisville. In G1, Lacey Waldrop (21-5) took the loss, giving up one unearned run on three hits to go along with two walks and five strikeouts over 6.0 innings. Victoria Daddis finished 2-for-3 with a single in the fourth inning and a double in the sixth inning. G2 Jessica Warren had her 11th multi-RBI game, FSU won 9-1. Waldrop moved to (22-5). Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
178: Mississippi State Head Coach Vann Stuedeman joins TCRS fresh off a huge 16-4 (6) victory yesterday evening against Arkansas on SEC Network. The Bulldogs clinched their second Southeastern Conference series victory of the season and their first conference sweep of 2015 with yesterday's win. Sophomore Alexis Silkwood (21-7) went five innings and allowed two runs on three hits. Katieanne Bailey had a big night at the plate collecting 3 hits, including a homerun, and 3 RBI in five trips. The Bulldogs are also now (15-0) after scoring first. Coach Stuedeman on Twitter, Facebook, Twitter, IG
177: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against NC State. FSU finished the series (2-1). Game previews will include game one of a home-and-home series against the Florida Gators (Wed.) and an ACC series against Louisville (Sat. 11th, Sun. 12th & Mon. 13th). Both the games Sunday and Monday will start at 7 p.m. and air live on ESPNU. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
176: Amy Tudor, Head Coach, Western Kentucky University Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show, for the first time to talk about the state of the Lady Toppers and preview upcoming games against Conference USA foe Florida Atlantic. This season, Western Kentucky is led by two Sr's both transfers from IPFW. Miranda Kramer has really been everything for the team inside the circle season, earning her third consecutive C-USA Pitcher of the Week last week, while OF Larissa Franklin has shown her ability at the plate and in the field. Franklin is also a member of the Canadian National Team and will be on Team Canada in Toronto for the 2015 Pan American Games. Four SR's total moved from IPFW to WKU this season. WKU Twitter, Amy Tudor Softball Camps
175: Connie Clark, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show to preview the upcoming BIG XII open between her Longhorns and the Kansas Jayhawks. This will truly be a battle from the circle as the Longhorns will have Gabby Smith (who has also appeared at 3B) and Erica Wright who has looked very solid in her freshman campaign, while Alicia Pille continues to carry the Jayhawks in the circle. The Longhorns will play their next home game on April 4, when they host Texas State. Coach Clark Twitter, Texas Twitter, Texas Facebook.
174: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against Virginia Tech. Game previews will include games against SEC's Auburn (Wed. 25th) and an ACC series against Pittsburgh (Sat. 28th & Sun. 29th). Auburn will enter the game after facing SEC rival Kentucky, while Pittsburgh will be coming in off a series against St. Bonaventure. Pittsburgh also played ACC games against Virginia, GA Tech, and North Carolina State Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
173: Marla Looper, Head Coach, Iowa Softball, visits TCRS for the first time to discuss the home opener and B1G opener against Maryland. Games vs Maryland will be tonight at 4pm, Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm. Sunday's game will air on BTN Plus. Coach Looper concluded her fourth season as the head coach for the University of Iowa softball program in 2014. Looper owns an 100-104-1 overall and 42-48 Big Ten Conference record since the 2011 season. Looper collected her 100th career victory in the 2014 season finale, when Erin Erickson delivered a walkoff, two-run home run to lift the Hawkeyes past Ohio State, 3-2. On the season, Iowa posted 16 wins -- nine in conference action and three over ranked opponents (16-30-1). Megan Blank earned her third-straight first team All-Big Ten honor and was a second team NFCA All-Midwest Region selection after leading the Hawkeyes in batting average, slugging percentage, hits, doubles, triples, RBIs and walks. Kayla Massey earned her second career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week nod on March 31 after recording two complete game wins over Wisconsin. Hawkeyes Twitter, Hawkeyes Facebook.
172: Beth Torina, Head Coach, LSU Softball, returns to TCRS, as the most downloaded guest of 2014. Coach Torina, will preview the upcoming series against the Oklahoma Sooners and talk about the overall state of LSU Softball. The Tigers have quality wins this season over Flordia, Notre Dame and Arizona. LSU has been led at the plate by Bianka Bell & AJ Andrew while Allie Walljasper & Baylee Corbello are leading in the circle. The Tigers will host the 2015 SEC Tournament May 6-9 at Tiger Park. Coach Torina Twitter Tigers Facebook Tigers Twitter Tigers IG.
171: Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, Nebraska Softball, joins the show to discuss the current state of Huskers Softball and breakdown the upcoming series (3/20-3/22) against the Spartans of Michigan State. Sophmore, RHP/UT, Cassie McClure, a transfer from Texas Tech has been the heart and soul for the Huskers this season. For Michigan State, SR, OF, Alyssa McBride, has really carried the Spartans offensively. Nebraska Softball , Facebook , Twitter
170: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against Notre Dame. Game previews will include Troy, Colgate (on ESPN 3) and an ACC series against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The Virginia Tech games on March 21, will air on ESPN3. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
169: Megan Smith, Head Coach, Kansas Softball, visits TCRS to discuss upcoming games against Northern Colorado, Idaho State and Nebraska-Omaha at this weekend's Jayhawk Invitational. During the 2014 season, Smith guided the Jayhawks back to the postseason with Kansas’ first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2006. KU opened the Columbia Regional with a 3-1 upset over No. 19 Nebraska, which marked the second victory over a ranked opponent in 2014. The first win over a nationally-ranked foe was a 7-5 win over No. 8 Kentucky. The wins extended KU’s streak to five-straight seasons under Smith where the Jayhawks have defeated an opponent in the Top 25 polls. Kansas concluded its fifth season under Smith with a 34-23 record, which marked the fourth-straight 30-win season for the Jayhawks in the Smith era.
Kansas garnered several honors at the conclusion of the 2014 season. Sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team for the second-straight year and was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region First Team, while junior first baseman Maddie Stein was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. Five Jayhawks earned Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2014 including senior Alex Jones, who earned her third first-team honor, while Stein collected her second first-team honor. Junior Chanin Naudin earned academic honors from the Big 12 for the second-straight year. Junior Alicia Pille and senior Nikki Bruce earned their first career Big 12 academic accolades. Jayhawks Twitter, Jayhawks Facebook.
168: Idaho State University Bengals, Head Coach Julie Wright, joins TCRS to discuss the current state of the team and preview the upcoming Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kansas. ISU will face Nebraska-Omaha, UMKC, Kansas and St. Louis. ISU Bengals , Facebook , Twitter.
167: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the FAU Parents Weekend Tournament in Boca Raton. The game preview will include ACC rival Notre Dame. The Seminoles will have eight games on ESPN3, with two games on ESPNU and one game on the SEC Network. The games on ESPN3 include home contests against Florida A&M, USC Upstate, Colgate and Auburn, as well as a road ACC doubleheader at Virginia Tech. The final two games of the ACC series at Louisville will be shown on ESPNU, while the game against Florida in Gainesville will air on the SEC Network. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
166: Cheri Kempf, Commissioner, National Pro Fastpitch, visits TCRS to discuss recent NPF happenings and the upcoming 2015 NPF Collegiate Draft which is April 1st at the CMA Hall of Fame in Nashville. Heading into 2015, NPF has expanded into Dallas with the formation of the Dallas Charge. The 2014 NPF season saw the USSSA Pride capture back-to-back league championships. Commissioner Kempf Twitter, NPF Twitter, NPF Facebook.
165: Glenn Moore, Head Coach, Baylor Softball, visits TCRS to talk about the upcoming Judi Garman Classic. The Lady Bears will face Arizona State, Michigan, Pacific, Fresno State and Arizona. Baylor enters this weekend (12-2). Baylor made the trip to OKC reaching the semis before falling to the eventual 2014 WCWS Champion Florida Gators. This season Baylor is led by Sr. INF. Jordan Strickland, who led everyone in OKC with six RBI, and was named to the WCWS All-Tournament team. Coach Moore on Twitter, Lady Bears Twitter, Lady Bears Facebook.
164: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the series with Boston College and previews the upcoming FAU Parents Weekend Tournament in Boca Raton. FSU will face Coastal Carolina, Hofstra, Memphis, FAU and Bethune-Cookman. In 2014, FSU swept BC with a pair of 5-1 wins and an 8-0 (5). Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
163: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the Mary Nutter Classic which saw FSU finish (3-2) with wins over South Carolina, Oklahoma State, and UCLA, while falling to Tennesse and Cal. FSU is now prepping for FAMU tomorrow and their first ACC series of the year against Boston College this weekend. In 2014, FSU swept BC with a pair of 5-1 wins and an 8-0 (5). The Seminoles will have eight games on ESPN3, with two games on ESPNU and one game on the SEC Network. The games on ESPN3 include home contests against Florida A&M, USC Upstate, Colgate and Auburn, as well as a road ACC doubleheader at Virginia Tech. The final two games of the ACC series at Louisville will be shown on ESPNU, while the game against Florida in Gainesville will air on the SEC Network. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
162: Peter Turner, Head Coach, San Jose State University, visits TCRS to preview the upcoming trip to the Pepsi Malihini Kipa Alho Tournament. Coach Turner is the the winningest coach in San José State history, and the 2013 WAC Coach of the Year, and is in his ninth season as head softball coach at San José State University in 2015. He led his 2013 club to the first conference tournament and regular season championships in San José State history, and is one of two San José State coaches to lead his or her team to the NCAA Regionals after piloting the 2013 Spartans to the program's third postseason appearance. , Spartans Twitter, Spartans Facebook
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#161: Michael Lotief, Head Coach, Ragin Cajuns, returns to TCRS. Earlier in 2015, Coach Lotief hit the 600 win mark. The 2015 Cajuns squad is led by one of nation's top batteries in Sr, Pitcher, Jordan Wallace and Jr, Catcher, Lexie Elkins. UL enters this weekend's Ragin' Cajuns Classic with a perfect (9-0) record after a quality win over North Carolina State and three quality wins over 2014 BIG Sky Conference Champion Idaho State. Lotief has led his teams to over 40 wins in every season, eight seasons with 50-or-more victories, and a school-record 60 wins in 2004. Under his guidance, the Cajuns have advanced to three Women’s College World Series (2003, 2008 & 2014), six NCAA Super Regionals and 12 NCAA regionals, including 2012 when the Cajuns hosted their first regional since before the three-round format was introduced. In his 12 seasons at the helm of the program, 12 players have gone on to garner NFCA All-American honors with four of those coming in the past two seasons, and 26 have earned NFCA All-Region accolades. Cajuns on Facebook, Cajuns on Twitter
160: Kathy Van Wyk, Head Coach, San Diego State University Softball, joins TCRS to breakdown the Aztecs roster, recap the first couple weeks and preview the upcoming Mary Nutter Classic and the games for San Diego Classic I which will feature games against Florida, Oregon, Iowa State, Cal Poly and St. John's. Coach Van Wyk is in her 18th season leading Aztec Softball and is SDSU's all-tme winningest coach, earned her fifth Mountain West Coach of the Year Award in 2014 and has led SDSU to 10 NCAA tournament appearances ('01, '03, '06, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13 & '14). SDSU Twitter, SDSU Facebook.
159: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps games against Florida A&M, Nebraska, Western Kentucky and Michigan and previews the Mary Nutter Classic. FSU will play Tennessee, South Carolina, Oklahoma State, Cal and UCLA. The Seminoles will have eight games on ESPN3, with two games on ESPNU and one game on the SEC Network. The games on ESPN3 include home contests against Florida A&M, USC Upstate, Colgate and Auburn, as well as a road ACC doubleheader at Virginia Tech. The final two games of the ACC series at Louisville will be shown on ESPNU, while the game against Florida in Gainesville will air on the SEC Network. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
158: Head Coach Nikki Palmer of the 2014 WAC Champion Wolverines, joins the show to talk about the team's upcoming trip to Henderson, Nevada for the Wilson/DeMarini Desert Classic. UVU will face Indiana, Hawaii, Portland State, New Mexico and #25 Cal State Fullerton. Last week, UVU started the season going (3-2) defeating Wisconsin, Virginia and Indiana. Coach Palmer Twitter, Coach Palmer Facebook, Wolverines Twitter, Wolverines Facebook
157: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the Renegade Classic games against Kentucky & Georgia Southern and previews this week's games against Florida A&M and the Unconquered Invitational against Nebraska, Western Kentucky and Michigan. The Seminoles will have eight games on ESPN3, with two games on ESPNU and one game on the SEC Network. The games on ESPN3 include home contests against Florida A&M, USC Upstate, Colgate and Auburn, as well as a road ACC doubleheader at Virginia Tech. The final two games of the ACC series at Louisville will be shown on ESPNU, while the game against Florida in Gainesville will air on the SEC Network. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
156: Kelly Ford, Head Coach, Cal State Fullerton Softball, previews the upcoming season for Titans. The Titans Led by 2014 Big West Player of the Year and third team All-American Missy Taukeiaho, the Cal State Fullerton softball team was picked to finish second in the Big West Conference in 2015 as selected by the eight head coaches in the annual preseason poll. At the helm in 2014, Ford and the Titans jumped out to a 6-0 record, chalking up the best start for the program since the 2000 squad reeled off 11 straight wins before suffering a loss. Tallying an overall record of 33-21-1, the Titans reached the 33-win mark for the first time since 2007 and will look to build on that in 2015. Fullerton finished fourth in the Big West standings with a 13-11 record. Titans Twitter, Titans Facebook.
155: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach,Florida State Softball, previews the upcoming Renegade Classic which will see (7/6) Kentucky & Georgia Southern visit FSU. Lacey Waldrop and Maddie O'Brien were both placed on the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 "Watch List" for 2015. This season, FSU will have 11 regular season games on television with games against Florida, Louisville and Auburn headling. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram. FSU Softball Dinner Tickets
154: Eugene Lenti, Head Coach, DePaul Softball, visits TCRS. DePaul is the lone member of the BIG EAST represented in the NFCA pre-season rankings and is coming off of a 44-11 campaign from a season ago and finished No. 24 in the last NFCA poll of 2014. The Blue Demons, despite not having a ranked matchup in league play, meet some of top competition in the non-conference portion of their schedule. DePaul encounters four teams in the preseason poll who are ranked or are receiving votes this season. DePaul kicks off its season with a duel in Honolulu with No. 4 Oklahoma on Feb. 5. The Blue Demons could see the Sooners twice during the five-game classic, hosted by Hawaii. DePaul also tangles with former BIG EAST rival, No. 22 Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind. on April 21. DePaul Athletics Twitter.
153: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, visits TCRS to recap the 2013/2014 season and talk about how the team has looked since its return from the holiday break. In six seasons at FSU, Coach Alameda has led the Seminoles to five ACC Championship game appearances with titles in 2011 and 2014. FSU posted its best season in a decade with a 55-9 record in 2014 to finish ranked No. 7 in the country by both the NFCA and USA Softball. The Seminoles won 24 ACC games to set a new school and ACC mark for conference wins in a season and also set program records in runs scored (400), home runs (65), extra base hits (168), RBI (363), walks (318) and slugging percentage (.493). Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
152: Megan Smith, Head Coach, Kansas Softball, visits TCRS. During the 2014 season, Smith guided the Jayhawks back to the postseason with Kansas’ first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2006. KU opened the Columbia Regional with a 3-1 upset over No. 19 Nebraska, which marked the second victory over a ranked opponent in 2014. The first win over a nationally-ranked foe was a 7-5 win over No. 8 Kentucky. The wins extended KU’s streak to five-straight seasons under Smith where the Jayhawks have defeated an opponent in the Top 25 polls. Kansas concluded its fifth season under Smith with a 34-23 record, which marked the fourth-straight 30-win season for the Jayhawks in the Smith era.
Kansas garnered several honors at the conclusion of the 2014 season. Sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team for the second-straight year and was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region First Team, while junior first baseman Maddie Stein was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. Five Jayhawks earned Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2014 including senior Alex Jones, who earned her third first-team honor, while Stein collected her second first-team honor. Junior Chanin Naudin earned academic honors from the Big 12 for the second-straight year. Junior Alicia Pille and senior Nikki Bruce earned their first career Big 12 academic accolades. Jayhawks Twitter, Jayhawks Facebook.
151: Glenn Moore, Head Coach, Baylor Softball, visits TCRS. In 2014, Baylor made the trip to OKC reaching the semis before falling to the eventual 2014 WCWS Champion Florida Gators. This season Baylor will be led by Sr. INF. Jordan Strickland, who led everyone in OKC with six RBI, was named to the WCWS All-Tournament team. Coach Moore on Twitter, Lady Bears Twitter, Lady Bears Facebook.
150: Crystal Rosenthal, Head Coach, Concordia Irvine, visits TCRS. 2015 is Coach Rosenthal's seventh season at the helm for the Eagles and the team has had a winning record each of her first seasons with at least 50 wins in each of the last three. In 2013, the Eagles won the NAIA National Championship after going (52-3). Last season, they went (50-7) overall making it back to the tournament but fell to Simpson University. Coach Rosenthal on Twitter, Eagles Twitter, Eagles Facebook.
149: Taylor Leach formerly of University of South Carolina visits TCRS to discuss her time as a Gamecock and the upcoming 2015 National Women's Soccer League Draft which will be held on 1/16/2015 in Philadelphia. During her time at USC, Leach earned First-Team All-SEC twice and was a 2014 Sr. Class Award Candidate Leach of Facebook.
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Leach vs Missouri https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/fvrshr4h1j77nahvf6m6
vs Texas A&M https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/gvyxjdptk0383i37ovwt
vs Florida https://ussoccer.app.box.com/s/w2ypq150qegcdn3mzfc0
Krystyna Freda will also join the show. Freda finished her collegiate career at Winthrop as the Big South Conference's Career Record Holder in Goals (63), Game-Winners (20), Points (144) and Shots (398). Freda also holds the single season record for Shots (106) and is T-1 in Game-Winners with (7). Freda on Facebook.
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148: Kim Schuette, Head Coach, Purdue, visits TCRS. In 2014, Schuette led the Boilermakers to a sixth-place conference finish and the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in her first season. Purdue went 27-28-1 including a 13-10 mark in conference play. The Boilers won five of their eight league series and posted three wins over Top 25 foes, downing No. 4 Michigan, No. 10 Texas and No. 12 Minnesota. The season, which saw the squad play 14 games against Top 25 foes and 14 opponents that advanced to the NCAA Regionals, also featured a no-hitter by junior Alex Whittemore and a program-best five All-Big Ten honorees. A program-record six players garnered All-Region accolades, while a record 14 players earned Academic All-Big Ten nods and senior outfielder Andie Varsho was tabbed with first team Academic All-America honors.
147: Shannon Knapp, President of Invicta Fighting Championships will recieve the Duomachy Trailblazer Award this Saturday, December 6, during the 1 Dream Awards in Las Vegas Nevada. The award will be presented by UFC Creator and Co-Founder Art Davie. On December 5, IFC10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio can be seen live on UFC Fight Pass 9ET/6PM.
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146: Mike Candrea, Head Coach, Arizona, visits TCRS. Coach Candrea enters his 30th season as the head coach of the University of Arizona softball team in 2015 and under his guidance reaching the pinnacle should once again underscore a record of success almost unparalleled by any program in any sport at any level. He is one of the most respected coaches in the nation, with the accomplishments to supplement: eight national titles in 24 seasons, 21 trips to the Women’s College World Series in the last 25 seasons, 1,387 career victories, a mind-boggling career winning percentage of 80%, 52 All-Americans, four national players of the year and stewardship of Team USA to an Olympic gold medal, to name a few.
WCWS Titles: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2006 and 2007. Following each of the titles in 1994, 1996, 1997 and 2007, Candrea was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division I Coach of the Year.
Candrea has stressed academic success, as well, with K’Lee Arredondo (2010, first team), Autumn Champion (2006, second team), Leah O’Brien (first team, 1994, 1995 and 1997), Jenny Dalton (first team in 1996, second team in 1995) and Nancy Evans (1998) earning Academic All-America honors.
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145: Holly Aprile, Head Coach, Pittsburgh, visits TCRS. The 2014/2015 season for the Panthers sees the addittion of key transfer Jenna Modic a JR from Miami (OH) who will see both time in the circle and the infield. Pitt. will also look for a big season from Shelby Pickett a RS JR who missed the 2014 season due to injury after transfering from Ohio State. The 2013 campaign saw a program first as freshman Tori Nirschl was named the Big East Rookie of the Year. Nirschl is the first ever major award winner for the Pitt softball program, which includes Rookie, Player or Pitcher of the Year. Nirschl garnered third-team all-conference honors as a freshman. Pitt Softball Twitter, Pitt Facebook.
144: Trena Peel, Head Coach, UB, visits TCRS. In her first season with the Bulls, Peel led UB to its first ever outright MAC East Division Title and the softball program was named UB's 2013-14 Team of the Year. Despite being picked to finish last in the MAC East prior to the season, the Bulls finished the year with a school-record 30 victories and remained over .500 wire-to-wire. The team set offensive single-season records for batting average (.266), hits (367), doubles (71), triples (12), home runs (34), runs scored (236) and runs batted in (208).
Peel coached three UB players on to the All-MAC First Team following the season, a first for the Bulls. In the circle, she coached Tori Speckman, who set UB records for single-season and career victories as well as single-season strikeouts with 228. Speckman also threw two no hitters during the year. The Bulls shattered their single-season record with nine MAC Player of the Week recognitions.
Buffalo Softball Twitter, Buffalo Bulls Facebook.
143: Yvette Healy, Head Coach, Wisconsin, visits TCRS. Yvette Healy begins her fifth season as head coach at Wisconsin in 2015, having just led the team to its second consecutive NCAA Regional Championship. Healy directed the team to the NCAA tournament in back-to-back seasons, which had only been done once before by UW in 2001 and 2002.
Over the last four years, the team has posted an impressive 144-75 overall record and 53-35 conference record in the Big Ten under Healy. Her .658 winning percentage ranks highest in school history.
At the end of the 2014 season, the Badgers finished in two final national polls for just the fourth time in the program's 19-year history and the second consecutive year. UW came in at No. 24 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top 25 and received votes in the USA Today/NFCA Top 25 for the eighth time in the season. Wisconsin finished the 2014 season at No. 32 in the NCAA Softball Ratings Percentage Index (RPI), after facing nine of the 31 teams who posted a higher RPI ranking.
The 2014 season boasted the second-highest win total (36) in school history. The Badgers defeated six ranked opponents and tied with the 1997 team for the most top-25 wins in a season.
Coach Healy Twitter, UW Softball Twitter, UW Softball Facebook.
142: Rachel Lawson, Head Coach, Kentucky, visits TCRS. The 2014/15 UK softball roster will be led by one of the nation's top pitchers Kelsey Nunley and arguably the nation's number one catcher Griffin Joiner. 2014 was a great year in Lexington as UK softball earned the program’s first-ever Women’s College World Series berth, defeated a school record 15 ranked teams during the season and finished the year ranked No. 6 in the final USA Today/NFCA national poll and Coach Lawson and her staff earned honors as the NFCA D-I Coaching Staff of the Year. Off the field, UK softball saw 12 student-athletes named NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes while 18 earned SEC academic honors. Coach Lawson Twitter, UK Softball Twitter, UK Softball Facebook.
141: Shelly Hoerner, Head Coach, Georgia Tech, visits TCRS. In her first season on the Flats, Hoerner led the Yellow Jackets to a 23-24 record and an 11-17 ACC record (8th place). The season's highlights included series sweeps over conference foes Virginia and Maryland and a series victory against North Carolina on senior weekend. The 2014 club also notched a pair of wins over ranked opponents in Tulsa and Notre Dame.
Under Coach Hoerner's direction, Tech ranked third in the ACC in batting average (.297) and led the ACC in stolen bases per game (1.38). Meanwhile Georgia Tech pitchers lowered the ERA from 5.37 to 4.21 in her first season. Individually, Hoerner coached two All-ACC performers in Maddie Lionberger (1st team) and Ashley Thomas (2nd team). Coach Hoerner Twitter, Tech Softball Twitter, Tech Softball Facebook.
140: Mike White, Head Coach, Oregon Softball, visits TCRS. Oregon will enter 2015 the reigning two-time Pac-12 champions. The Ducks, bring back all three pitchers from last season and four regular position players while welcoming six newcomers. In 2015, the Ducks will be led by Janie Takeda and Cheridan Hawkins. Oregon also secured two huge transfers in Hailey Decker from Nebraska and Geri Ann Glasco from Georgia. Coach White Twitter, Oregon Softball Twitter, Oregon Softball Facebook.
139: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, visits TCRS to announce the 2015 Schedule and talk everything FSU Softball. In six season at FSU, Coach Alameda has led the Seminoles to five ACC Championship game appearances with titles in 2011 and 2014. FSU posted its best season in a decade with a 55-9 record in 2014 to finish ranked No. 7 in the country by both the NFCA and USA Softball. The Seminoles won 24 ACC games to set a new school and ACC mark for conference wins in a season and also set program records in runs scored (400), home runs (65), extra base hits (168), RBI (363), walks (318) and slugging percentage (.493). FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.
138: Carol Hutchins, Head Coach, Michigan Softball, visits TCRS to discuss how the team has done during practices and the first weekend of the fall schedule. Coach Hutch will also preview the much anticipated games against Kentucky which Michigan will host on October 4th and 5th. Coach Hutch Twitter Michigan Facebook Michigan Twitter.
137: Karen Weekly, Co-Head Coach, Tennessee Softball, visits TCRS prior to the team's first Fall games. UT will celebrate its 20th year of softball in 2015. This season, UT will be led by Cheyanne Tarango. Tennessee opens its fall exhibition play on Sept. 20, hosting four games at Lee Stadium. After Lee University and Chipola play at 10 a.m. ET, Tennessee takes on Lee University at 12:30 p.m. and Shorter University at 3 p.m. The day concludes with a 5:30 p.m. game between Shorter University and Chipola. Coach Weekly Twitter UT Facebook UT Twitter.
136: Beth Torina, Head Coach, LSU Softball, visits TCRS to talk about her outlook for the Fall as the Tigers begin to prepare for the 2014/2015 season. LSU will be led this coming season by returners AJ Andrews and Baylee Corbello. Last season LSU finished 38-24 while appearing in the NCAA Regional Round. 2014/2015 will be a special season for the Tigers as LSU will host the 2015 SEC Tournament May 6-9 at Tiger Park. Coach Torina Twitter Tigers Facebook Tigers Twitter Tigers IG.
Episode 135: Coach Lotief talks about the team and its road to the 2014 Women's College World Series. UL defeated the Texas Longhorns in the Regional Round Championship and the Arizona Wildcats in the Super Regional. Cajuns, Cajuns on Facebook, Cajuns on Twitter
Episode 134: The former Tennessee Lady Vol talks with us about the first few games of the SEC Tournament and also how she's prepairing for Team USA. US Women's National Team invite list. Chavanne on Twitter
INTERNATIONAL PLAY
2013 USA Women's National Team Member
- World Cup Silver Medalist
- Batted .273 with two stolen bases
- Gold Medalist at Mayor's Cup and Pan American Games Qualifier
- Led team with a .500 batting average with 10 RBI, one HR and 11 runs scored
2010 USA Futures National Team Member
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Team finished third at the KFC World Cup of Softball
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Led team with .389 batting average
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2013 First Team NFCA All-American
Capital One Academic All-American of the Year for Softball
Top 3 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year
Senior CLASS Award Finalist
First Team All-SEC
SEC All-Defensive Team
2012 Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
Second Team NFCA All-American
First Team All-SEC
Capital One Academic All-American
2011 Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year
Second Team NFCA All-American
First Team All-SEC
Capital One Academic All-American
2010 Top 25 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year
Third Team NFCA All-American
Second Team All-SEC
First Team SEC All-Freshman
Episode 133: Fischer recently finished her season with Cal. Lutheran and is now prepairing for the selection process to make the US Women's National Team. 27 others will join Fischer, but only 17 total will make the squad. 2014 is a big year as Team USA will compete in the ISF Women's World Championship August 12-24 in the Netherlands. Fischer on Twitter
Episode 132: Chet Yoder on Twitter host of "The Locker Room," which airs on Saturdays from 9AM-11AM CT on 103.7 FM The Game joins the show to talk UL Ragin Cajuns Softball.
Episode 131: University of Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach Corrie Hill joins the show to talk about the art of hitting in the game of softball. Coach Hill is known around the game as a true "hitting guru." Last season, the offense was a key reason for UT’s return to the WCWS. The Longhorns compiled the program’s third-highest batting average (.322) and on-base percentage (.407) while posting the fourth-best slugging percentage (.473). The squad’s 356 runs and 517 hits were both good for second on the Texas all-time charts. During the last three campaigns, UT has produced the three highest batting averages and on-base percentages in program history. The Longhorns also used their speed, stealing a program-best 126 bases, shattering the previous high of 114 by the 2011 club. Texas Softball , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 130: Illinois Head Coach Terri Sullivan joins the show to talk Fighting Illini Softball. Illini Softball , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 129: Mississippi State Head Coach Vann Stuedeman joins the show to talk Bulldogs Softball as the team gets ready for a weekend series with Auburn. Coach Stuedeman on Twitter , Bulldogs Softball , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 128: Ole Miss Softball Head Coach Windy Thees joins the show to talk Rebels and SEC Softball. Coach Thees on Twitter , Rebels Softball , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 127: Missouri Tigers Softball Head Coach Ehren Earleywine joins the show to talk Mizzou and SEC Softball. Mizzou has a 3-game set against Kentucky at home this weekend. Coach E. Coaching DVDs , Mizzou Tigers , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 126: Idaho State University Bengals Head Coach Julie Wright & Assistant Coach Jessica Moore join the show. Coach Moore on Twitter , Coach Moore on Facebook , ISU Bengals , Facebook , Twitter.
Episode 125: EKU Head Coach Jane Worthington joins the show from John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. Coach Worthington on Twitter , EKU Softball , Twitter , Facebook
Episode 124: Pittsburgh Panthers Head Coach Holly Aprile joins the show to talk about the state of Panthers Softball as the team prepares for the UK Tournament in Lexington. Pittsburgh Softball , Twitter
Episode 123: Utah Valley University Softball Head Coach Nikki Palmer joins the show from the team bus as the Wolverines head to Long Beach, California. Coach Palmer on Twitter,Wolverines, Wolverines Twitter, Wolverines Facebook
Episode 122: Nebraska Husker Head Coach Rhonda Revelle joins the show. In 2013, Husker Softball reached the Women's College World Series, but fell to both Washington and Florida. Husker Softball is led by Tatum and Taylor Edwards. Nebraska Softball , Facebook , Twitter
Episode 121: Eugene Magazine Freelance Sports Writer Sam Finley joins the show to talk everything sports. It is 100% guaranteed that his Seattle Seahawks win from the Super Bowl will be mentioned during the show. Facebook , Twitter
Episode 120: After leading Arizona State to two national championships and seven trips to the WCWS in eight seasons, Head Coach Clint Myers is now leading the Tigers in the nation's toughest conference the SEC. In the first 11 games of 2014, Auburn has three players with three home runs, while Sophmores Marcy Harper and Lexi Davis have only allowed a combined 21 (ER) in 63 (IP). Auburn Softball , Facebook , Twitter.
Episode 119: Tirman is one of only two four year players for LU playing both during the club era and now at the NCAA D-II level.
Lindenwood: 2013 (NCAA)- Appeared in all 17 games, including seven starts … a part of a defense that allowed 7.24 goals a game … had 16 groundballs on the season and recorded at least one groundball in 13 games … had a season-high two groundballs in three games … had 13 draw controls, including a season-high three against Fort Lewis … caused four turnovers.
2012 (NCAA)- Second-team all-WILA ... once named the WILA Defensive Player of the Week ... the leading defender on Lindenwood's squad ... appeared in all 17 games with 16 starts ... led the team with 50 draw controls ... recorded 25 groundballs and 12 caused turnovers ... had her only goal of the season in the home Adams State contest ... had a season-high seven draw controls against Dominican ... set a season-best with five groundballs in the home game against Grand Valley State ... caused two turnovers in four games.
2011 (WCLA)- Collected one goal on the season against Adams State ... had 15 groundballs.
High School:
Two-time first-team all-state performer, including first-team honors in 2010 ... three-time team MVP ... named to the 2009 state all-tournament team ... team captain ... two-time all-academic award winner.
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Episode 118: Wildcats Softball is currently (10-0) on the season with two key wins over Texas and another over 2013 NCAA National Champion Oklahoma. Head Coach Rachel Lawson breaks down the start of the season and more. Lawson has taken the Wildcats to the NCAA Super Regionals two times in the last three years. In 2013, Kentucky earned the No. 12 national seed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament - the school's first-ever national seed - and hosted a NCAA Regional for the first time ever. Lawson is the winningest head coach in school history and already has more wins in SEC play than UK had all told as a program when she took over in 2007. Coach Lawson on Twitter , Wildcats Softball , Facebook , Twitter.
Episode 117: Head Coach Deanna Gumpf takes a look back at opening weekend and previews this weekend's Jacksonville University Tournament which will feature Louisville & North Carolina. Coach Gumpf's honors: 2013 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, 2011 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, 2004 NFCA Mideast Region Coaching Staff of the Year, 2004 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, 2002 NFCA Mideast Region Coaching Staff of the Year and 2002 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year. Coach Gumpf on Twitter , Irish Softball , Facebook , Twitter.
Episode 116: Head Coach Michael Lotief talks about the current status of his team during the 2014 Louisana Classic. Cajuns Softball , Twitter
Episode 115: Head Coach Ryan Jacobs talks about the upcoming 2014 season. Panthers Softball , Twitter , Facebook.
Episode 114: Pinnacle Fastpitch is a premier cutting edge recruiting service for top high school softball players. PinnaclePinnacle FacebookPinnacle Twitter The Coach Roges Show-Twitter Coach Roges on Twitter
Episode 113: Gibson stops in to talk about his MMA career and also being part of #TeamAPS. Sherdog Profile All Pro Science Bio Page Twitter The Coach Roges Show-Twitter Coach Roges on Twitter
Episode 112: Carmouche is a professional MMA fighter in the Bantamweight Division, who served in the Marine Corp for five years. In 2010 she turned to a career inside cage. Carmouche fought for the Strikeforce welterweight title on 5 March, 2010. On February 23, 2013, she fought for the first ever women's fight in the UFC and for the bantamweight title. Notable fights have been against: Ronda Rousey, Alexis Davis, Jessica Andrade, Katilin Young & Sarah Kaufman. UFC Profile FacebookTwitter San Diego Combat Academy The Coach Roges Show-Twitter Coach Roges on Twitter
Episode 111: Started Pro Wrestling career May 5, 2000 in Prescott, WI with her dad Olympian and Strong Man Ken Patera AWA School. He gave me the name "Miss Natural" because she played and excelled at every sport from hockey to softball. Three months later Miss Natural went on to wrestle for Harley Race's WLW after her pro debut. Miss Natural Facebook MRW 2013 Profile
Episode 110: Head Coach Donna J. Papa talks about the upcoming 2014 season. Coach Papa Twitter , Tar Heels Softball , Tar Heels Softball Twitter , Tar Heels Softball Facebook & Tar Heels Softball Instagram.
Episode 109: Head Coach Connie Clark talks about the upcoming 2014 season. Longhorns Softball.
Episode 108: The former Missouri Western State standout talks about his time as a Griffon and his transition into the NFL. Chicago Bears Profile
Episode 107: The former Oregon Duck Pitcher and now Assistant Coach with Idaho State University talks about her time with Oregon, Team USA and the transition into coaching. Official Site Facebook Page
Episode 105: Discussing ProUnit Performance Trainer the elite training tool for everyone not just athletes. Official Site, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
Episode 104: Scarbrough discusses her current team she is coaching the TX Firecrackers Gold and the state of softball Official Site, Twitter and Facebook.
Episode 103: Former Texas Softball player Taylor Hoagland joined TCRS to discuss Softball not getting voted in for 2020!! Taylor on Twitter Taylor on Facebook Taylor's Official Site *Note: Amanda Scarborough (Former Texas A&M Pitcher) joins the show tomorrow 9/9 at 11am CT not 10 CT!!
Episode 102: Catron discusses the world of WMMA and her upcoming XFN Flyweight Championship bout with Canadian Suzy Watson at XFN 14 on September 6th in Tulsa, OK and more. Click for Tickets. (Urijah Faber will be in attendance) Catron on Twitter.
Episode 101: Shannon Knapp (Invicta FC) Invicta Facebook, Invicta Twitter . One Dream Zero Distraction: http://1d0dent.com
100: NPF Commissioner Cheri Kempf talks National Pro Fastpitch and Official Site Facebook Twitter
99: GYF is located at 307 Swartley Rd, Hatfield, Pennsylvania 19440. The training facility was founded by former pro football player Michael Bangel Official Site Facebook.
98: The former NFL player talks about his time in the NFL, nutrition, youth football and his acting career. Special offers from Justin for his 30-Day Metabolic Reset Program - 92 % OFF the $500 Program Sale Price: $40 Text: Reset Number: 67076. Valid through 7pm ET June 28th, 2013
97: Connor Center, TE, announces his pick. Will it be Syracuse, Missouri, Michigan State, Cincinnati an unknown?
96: Center talks about the whirlwind that has been thrown at him by NCAA D-I football programs (Syracuse, Michigan State, Mizzou and others) wanting to sign him for this fall. Center didn't play football but played baseball in high school.
95: A week removed from leading Duke to its 2nd national title and his 2nd with the university, Coach Danowski recaps this special season and talks about some key players for 2013/2014.
93: BSN is the premier site for athletes to network with team personnel joins the show.
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92: The 2nd overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft talks about her time at Delaware and preperation for her uppcoming rookie season. Sky basketball will start May 15th with a preseason game against New York.
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91: Paul Edalat, CEO, Scilabs and R.J. Demman, CMO, Scilabs talks about All-Pro Science.
The 1st & Only All-Natural Sports Nutritional Supplement company in the world! Trusted by major league sports organizations & over 100 professional athletes worldwide, #TeamAPS. Find out what thousands of satisfied APS customers experience each day. Official Site Facebook Twitter
90: Lonnie Ledbetter, Director, Missouri and Kansas, International Junior Miss Pageant.
89: Hart talks about her upcoming book “Hart Strings – My Life with Bret and the Hart Family.”
Hart Strings touches on Julie's childhood, early years with Bret, marriage, divorce and their continued presence in each other's lives, through their children and grandchildren, and her growing role as one of the new matriarchs of the ever-expanding Hart family in Calgary. Vivid, detailed, humorous and real, Hart Strings is Julie's life up to now as an individual, wife, mother, sister and friend, told by the one and only Julie Hart - quite arguably, The Hitman's toughest opponent, and greatest ally of all time. Official Site Julie on Twitter Tightrope Books Rope on Twitter Tightrope Books on Facebook To Order: http://tightropebooks.com/julie-hart-hart-strings/ http://www.amazon.com/Hart-Strings-Julie/dp/1926639634/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365018413&sr=1-1&keywords=hart+strings
87: Dawson is in his 12th season with the National Lacrosse League and first with the Rochester Knighthawks.
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86: By the age of 16, Honto, a native of Detroit, Michigan, had been playing ice hockey for twelve years and made the Lake Placid Top 50 in the U.S. Junior Olympic Camp. She is a five-time state champion AAA hockey player and plans on trying out for the 2013 national team. Honto entertained several full ride offers to play in college but took a break and has been living in New York modeling full-time.
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85: Sharp talks all things Hart Legacy Wrestling as HLW prepares for the debut show tomorrow night in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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84: Coach Jj Morrison talks Baltimore Charm Football as the team prepares for the 2013 season LFL season.
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83: Laine is currently covering the NFL and Bucs for "The Sports Xchange"
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82: McCormick is currently covering the NFL for Esquire.
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80: www.nikkifitness.com NikkiFitness, Nicole Glor, is 35-year-old fitness expert on Fox & Friends, and the star of 8 fitness DVDs including Hard Core Abs DVD, Fit Travel Workout DVD, Booty Camp, Red Carpet Runway Workout, Military Wife Workout, Baby Bootie Camp, and the Beach Bride Destination Wedding Workout (Amazon). Nikki's workouts have been featured in over 100 national media outlets. She is also an AFAA certified NYC personal trainer, group fitness instructor at Crunch in Manhattan, a 200 RYT YogaFit/Yoga Alliance trained yoga instructor, author of the new book "SLIMNASTICS." Get her newsletters, music playlists, video demos and DVDs at www.nikkifitness.com Search for "NikkiFitness" on Facebook and Twitter!
79: jenna-laine.com A freelance sports reporter in Tampa Bay who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL for NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, and CBS 1010 Sports Radio. Founder of SassySideofSports.com
78: McCoy was a key part of the 2011 Pittsburg State University NCAA D-II National Championship team. He is now prepairing for a pro career. Recently McCoy attended the Kansas City Chiefs Pro Day, Beyond Sports Network Collegiate Showcase and Aguiar Kicking Camp.
77: Mike Lotief, Co-Head Coach, UL Ragin Cajuns Softball http://www.ragincajuns.com/index.aspx?path=softball
73: Ali Eisenbeis is introduced as a co-host and sports analyst Lindsay McCormick talks college football and the Super Bowl.
Episode #72: NewEraScouting.com and Bobby Deren author of "Draft Season Four Months On The Clock" join TCRS to talk about draft preparation and breakdown some of the top prospects. WWW.NEWERASCOUTING.COM , WWW.BOBBYDEREN.COM
Episode #71: Moore was named MVP last month in Tempe, Arizona, at JuniorRank's McDavid Academic All-American Camp. Moore plays for the Vero Beach Indians in Vero Beach, Florida. http://juniorrank.com/news/176-connor-moore.html
70: Smith joins the show to talk about the end of the 2010 season and preview the major upcoming events in 2011. WWW.ROCKER-U .NET/JESSICASMITH.HTM
69: A former Division 1 Basketball player, Vocell has made a name for herself as a TV Show Host & Field Reporter. For the last 2 years though, she has been concentrating on her passion as a Life Coach. WWW.JACLYNVOCELL.COM
68: JuniorRank is a sporting event and internet media company dedicated to training, identifying, recognizing and rewarding High School Student Athletes and Junior High School (Middle School) Student Athletes around the country. WWW.JUNIORRANK.COM *Special Call-in by Ryan Novak (Nation's Top Sophmore QB)
67: Butler is a former Regional Scout for the Detroit Lions, Director of College Scouting and Midwest Regional Scout for the Indianapolis Colts and Area Scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
66: Negandhi visits the show to talk the final three bowls, NFL Wild Card Weekend and Temple Basketball. TWITTER.COM/KNegandhiESPN
65: Johnson has recently signed for the 2011 Utah Blaze of the Arena Fooball League. He is also rank 38th out of 100 on Beyond Sports Network.
64: Veras is the President and CEO at Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprise and President-CEO at Veras Communications Inc. Most recently, Veras was the Co Executive Producer for the Pro Football HOF Class 2010 Show, Supervising Producer for 2010 Winter Olympics on NBC and Consulting Producer for ESPN 30/30's "THE LEGEND The Legend of Jimmy The Greek). WWW.VERASTV.COM
62: Auburn grad and host of "The Fan" on Comcast SportsNet Lindsay McCormick and Lee Johsnon Defensive Coordinator for the AFL's Orlando Predators joined TCRS for bowl breakdowns. WWW.LINDSAYMCCORMICK.COM
62 Sean Salisbury and Erik Kuselias breakdown some of the bowls this season. WWW.TWITTER.COM/SEANUNFILTERED.
61: Interviews from the Lindenwood Lady Lions Basketball Luncheon: Featuring: Katie Felts (Sports Anchor for KSDK News Channel 5) Head Coach Tony Francis and players Abby Schultenhenrich, Kelly Albers, and Megan Lankford
Episode #60. Main joins the program to talk about what we can expect on TUF season 12. September 15th, 8-11pm, Main will host a TUF Premier Party at Tiff's Casual Grill & Bar in Pequannock, New Jersey.
- Watson joins the program to talk about what we can expect on TUF season 12. September 15th, 7-11:30pm, Watson will host a TUF Premier Party at Shiver Lounge in St. Louis, Missouri. Call or Txt (636) 667-9409 to RSVP for the party. WWW.WATSONBJJ.COM
58: Head Coach Robbie Church joins the program to talk about the upcoming Duke Nike Classic. which will involve No. 1 North Carolina, No. 6 Florida and Middle Tennessee as well as ACC Soccer. WWW.GODUKE.COM
57. Coach Francis will join the program to discuss his new position as the Lindenwood University Head Women's Basketball Coach. Francis joins the Lady Lions after eight seasons as an assistant coach at Saint Louis University. WWW.LINDENWOODLIONS.COM
56: On July 11, Jones was crowned Miss Teen Missouri American Coed 20-10 and will compete at the National Miss American Coed Pageant Nov. 22-27, at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. **Show Co-Hosted by: Sierra Drimak, Miss Missouri Teen USA 2009
55: Sierra Drimak, Miss Missouri Teen USA (2009), joins TCRS to talk pageants and about her photos that will be in a major national magazine very soon. *VIDEO OF HER CROWING IS BELOW JUST SCROLL DOWN!!
53 O’Connor has worked for NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox News, Warner Bros., and Disney. She is accomplished in television, film and modeling. WWW.CAITLINOCONNOR.NET
52: Ashley Holloman, model, actress and broadcaster joins the show to talk about her career. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/IRISHLATINA
50: The GA Tech Head Coach joins the show as the team gets ready for rival Georgia. RAMBLINWRECK.CSTV.COM
49: With the WCLL schedule finished, Lindenwood University Women's Head Coach Jack Cribbin discusses the Lady Lions season, the upcoming A-Town Throwdown and more. WWW.LINDENWOODLIONS.COM
48: First airing: 3/17. Coach P. and Coach Six breakdown their 1st Round Match between Duke and Hampton. Interviews start at 1:20 and 17:30 on the timeline. WWW.GODUKE.com & WWW.HAMPTONPIRATES.COM
47: Coach Harper joins the program as her N.C. State Wolfpack prepare to face UCLA this Sunday in Round 1 of the Women's National Tournament. More info on N.C. State at WWW.GOPACK.COM
41: EK joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl 44, how moves will impact 20-10 Fantasy Football and more. http://espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=erikkuseliasshow
41: College football, Super Bowl 44 and more. Follow Lindsay online, http://www.lindsaymccormick.com http://twitter.com/LindsayM_ESPN
40: Former 13 year NFL Special Teams Coordinator. Currently kicking, punting and snapping consultant. Coached or trained 19 Pro Bowl kickers & punters. http://www.coachzauner.com
39: Olson has been featured in many national magazines, catalogs, calendars, and holds 3 National swimsuit titles. www.amandaolsononline.com
38: Heintz serves as the Director of Football Operations - Midwest / Football Agent for Elite Sports Agency. http://www.facebook.com/heintzj or http://www.theelitesportsagency.com
37: Retired NFL kicker of 9 years. Mike played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, and New York Giants. He represented the AFC in the 1998 Pro Bowl in Hawaii and presently ranks in the top 20 in overall field goal accuracy in NFL history. Mike has worked with 5 different Pro Bowl punters during his NFL career, learning from and coaching each of them. http://www.proformkicking.com
36: Leonard Marshall from the Super Bowl XXI and XXV Giants. http://www.mjrsportsintegrity.com
35: Wilkinson has won gold on every level. Check out her sites laurawilkinson.com and lwfound.org. The answer to the fan question is as follows: Christina Loukas, Kassidy Cook, David Boudia, and Kristian Ipsen.
34: Following in the steps of fellow UFC Octagon Girl Logan Stanton, Natasha Wicks talks everything UFC. Logan Stanton pulled a "rib" calling into the show as a fan. Wicks will also be featured in the 2010 BSN Calendar http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=Octagongirl.detail&pid=1129
33: Courtney Paris (C) for the Sacramento Monarchs and former Sooner joins the show, as the Monarchs prepare for the Atlanta Dream.
31: UFC 92 was headlined by Forrest Griffin going toe to toe with Rashad Evans BUT another person also made a HUGE SPLASH, Logan Stanton.
Episode #29. Arena Football League Kicker and TCRS Analyst Deric Yaussi will join the show. Guest analysts from around the NFL and sports also possible.
29: US World Team member Jessica Smith (Speedskating). Smith will compete at WCup5 (2/6-2/8 Bulgaira), WCup6 (2/13-2/15 Germany). *NOTE: The "World Cup Event" mentioned in the show at Salt Lake City is for Long Track.
Episode #27. Sullivan has had a long career in broadcasting and is currently the sideline reporter for UNLV football on the MountainWest Sports Network. At UNC, Sullivan was part of the swim team capturing ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE TEAM CHAMPIONS; 1650 YARD FREESTYLE ACC CHAMPION; and a FOUR-TIME NCAA QUALIFIER).
27: In his last fight on 3-29-08, Ghosn defeated Luke Stewart by Unanimous Decision at Strikeforce 11 "Shamrock vs Lee." http://tikighosn.com. HIGHLIGHT VIDEO IS BELOW. Ghosn also runs ULTIMATE TRAINING CENTER in California www.hbutc.com. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!
26: Sideline reporter, for the hottest new MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) show, “XARM”, which will begin airing on Ripe TV, November 19th. England will also be in FAST & FURIOUS 4 with Vin Diesel and G-FORCE with Nicolas Cage. Both due out in summer '09. She is currently in the national commercials for Captain Morgan. 2006 runner-up in WWE's Diva Search. Miss Hawaiian Tropic 1999.
Episode #25: KellyAnne joined the show. Find out what she thought about her time in Sydney, on The Island, and what happened after the taping of The Island Reunion Show.
24: AFL's 2008 All-Iron Man selection "KI" Kevin Ingram (LA Avengers), joined the show along with Line Coach Nathan Degasperis (Amarillo Dusters.
23: Pressler has worked or is working as a host and reporter for several sports events including; Summer and Winter X-Games (ESPN & ABC), Red Bull X-Fighters (ESPN & ABC), WPSA ATV Championships (ESPN), WPSA SnoX Championships (Speed) and more. Visit: www.kimberlypressler.com
22: Caitlin Lever (Team Canada Softball) will join the show. In 2007 Lever was named NFCA first team All-American, All-ACC and NFCA All-Southwest Region first teams and set single-season Georgia Tech records in hits and on-base percentage.
21: 4yr starter for Texas Longhorns, 2007 Chicago Bandits member. USA Softball World University Games Training Camp Invitee (June). 2006 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. 2005-06 All-Big 12 Second Team. 2005 All-Big 12 Tournament Team.
20: 2008 Team Tri-Captains Dee Dee Henderson and Quinlan Duhon joined the show. Sophomore Jazz Jackson also called.
19: Live from the KFC Bound 4 Beijing Tour, USA's Cat Osterman will join the show. From 2002-2006, Cat pitched for the Texas Longhorns getting 20 NCAA career no-hitters and 10 NCAA career perfect games with over 2,200 strikeouts.
18: Brandey Weed of the PFX, ProFastPitch Xtreme Tour will talk softball and other sports. Weed's collegiate accolades include: 1st Team All-MAAC (2003), 2nd Team All-MAAC (2004), and 2 Time All-MAAC Tournament Team (2003-2004).
17 BTalkRadido's Frankie Maniscalco of "Sports Talk Live With Frankie The Sports Guy" talks NY Sports. Mo Redmond, midfielder for Mizzou Tigers Women's Soccer talks Tigers 08’ recruiting class, off-season conditioning, drug testing in college and pay for college athletes.
16: Angela Batinovich, majority owner of the Portland Lumberjax (NLL) discuses the 07' offseason, 08' season, NLL going outdoors and more.
15: Jenn Brown talked about growing up with olympic parents, playing softball at Univ. of Florida, working for ESPN and CMT and more. www.jennbrown.com
14: Interview cuts at 23:28 Episode #14. Angela Batinovich, majority owner of the Portland Lumberjax (NLL) joined us to talk about her background in fashion, forming the Jax, the 05' and 06' seasons and more.
12: Jen Blum WR for the New York Sharks of the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) and a former contestant on the new American Gladiators. Dana Sparling CFO/VP of Operations for the Sharks will also be on the show. www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/contestants/jennifer_blum.shtml and www.nysharksfootball.com
11: Mo Redmond, midfielder for Mizzou Tigers Women's soccer will join the show tonight. It was Redmond's pass to Kristin Andrighetto that put the Tigers past No. 4 Texas A&M in double-overtime. Redmond finished with 2 goals and 7 assists on the season. Defender Lindsay McCoy will also join the show, she started all 22 games for the Tigers. mutigers.cstv.com.
10: NLL veteran Dan Dawson and Rookie Peter Jacobs of the Portland Lumberjax will join the show to talk lacrosse. Jacobs was drafted with the 24th pick (2nd R) in the 2007 NLL Entry Draft. www.portlandjax.com Coach Roges will also DEBUT the show's 3rd OFFICIAL SONG!!
9: Former NFLer Matt Patchan III and son Matt Patchan Florida Gators 08' Freshmen Class. The elder Patchan played for Jimmy Johnson's Miami Canes (84-87) blocking for Vinny Testaverde and was drafted 64th by the Eagles (88'). Our second official song for "The Coach Roges Show" will debut and you don't want to miss hearing it for the first time!!
8: NWA North American Champion Mike DiBiase joined the show. His grandfather Mike DiBiase and father "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase also held the North American Strap. Super Star Steve who Mike worked with at Harley Race’s WLW and Stro formerly Maestro (WCW) surprised the show by calling in! www.nwawrestling.com.
6: Ron Terwilliger is Chairman and CEO of Atlanta's Trammell Crow Residential www.tcresidential.com. He will join Coach Roges to talk about TCR and his newest venture as owner of the WNBA's expansion Atlanta franchise.
5: www.myspace.com/shawnrenez or www.shawnrene.com Shawn will join Coach Roges to talk fitness among other items. Shawn has a BA Degree in Exercise Science and is Certified in Personal Training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
4: Former LSU Wide Receiver Terrell 'TC' Clayton joins Coach Roges and Deric Yaussi to discuss the NCAA BCS National Championship. The NFL Regular Season Awards will shock you when you hear who Coach Roges and Deric pick.
3: INTERVIEW STARTS AT 9:20 on timeline NLL Commissioner Jim Jennings joins Coach Roges for a special interview. NLL games can be seen on B2 Networks at www.nll.com starting this Saturday at 9:30PM Calgary @ Colorado.
2: Lauren Lappin and Shannon Stein will join Coach Roges to talk softball. Lappin is a member of USA National Team, (4x) All-Pac 10 Team, and (2x) NCAA All-American. Stein is a 07' Tri-Team Captain at LSU after starting in 46 of the 49 games she played last season.
Coach Roges, Caleb Baldwin and former Wyoming Kicker Deric Yaussi look at the NFL season including who's in the Pro Bowl and who got snubbed, playoff storylines, the 2008 Draft, and the NCAA Bowls. Also, be sure to listen for the show's official song, "On My Way," by Danielle Westerman. More info on Danielle at myspace.com/daniellewesterman.