tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post7272794860333083564..comments2024-03-28T09:06:49.845-04:00Comments on Cardinal Couple: Cardinal Couple ThursdayCase Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06335869124809666508noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-66872530011547114952013-06-01T16:51:24.137-04:002013-06-01T16:51:24.137-04:00Yes, she asked for release and received it yesterd...Yes, she asked for release and received it yesterday. Louisville is a beautiful town, wonderful people, and GREAT fans. It was a heartbreaking decision for her to make, having been a Cardinal at heart since verbaling 4 years ago. However, it was hard to stay somewhere that had no faith in her. They have their pitcher, they have great faith in that pitcher, and I hope next year goes better for the team. But no one EVER grows sitting on a bench. traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485242874923882499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-89728777653856055132013-06-01T13:23:41.513-04:002013-06-01T13:23:41.513-04:00The official stat line shows that JSW faced four b...The official stat line shows that JSW faced four batters, the first getting on base via shortstop error and then three singles before Connell was brought in to replace her. 3 earned runs, no walks, no outs. <br /><br />Agreed that four batters isn't much of a chance to let her do her stuff. <br /><br />BTW, does anyone there know if she actually requested and received a release from her scholarship? No one is talking...<br /><br />Paulie Cardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-42187606635985108072013-06-01T12:58:32.425-04:002013-06-01T12:58:32.425-04:00You can still watch UNLV game on Gametracker, and ...You can still watch UNLV game on Gametracker, and actual footage of Jasmine pitching in that game on Youtube. Only ONE run is charged to Jasmine, ZERO walks, and that run only got on base due to an error by short stop. She only pithed for a few minutes of the final inning,(the game was already lost) then was pulled. Jasmine was a Coach Marr recruit, and had she still been at Louisville maybe things would have been different. But the "bad outing" theory is just not so. If having one bad inning got you pulled, then I suspect UCLA wouldn't have scored so many runs! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-16864402113911171672013-05-30T19:36:07.567-04:002013-05-30T19:36:07.567-04:00Thanks for the break from Julie Hermann. It is now...Thanks for the break from Julie Hermann. It is now just like spoiled kids crying because they have to eat their vegetables. Rutgers has made their bed and now must lie in it. Do any of these journalists actually think they are going to get her fired. I applaud your "Julie Free Zone" today and hope it continues tomorrow and forever. <br /><br />You are a women's sports site for UofL. Stay on target.<br /><br />Blue LouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-80784907955628623172013-05-30T14:11:07.017-04:002013-05-30T14:11:07.017-04:00Without having full knowledge of what Coutrney Sco...Without having full knowledge of what Coutrney Scott (pitching coach at Louisville) or Coach P's strategies were, I can only assume that Smithson-Willet's performance against UNLV early in the season could have been a determining factor on why she didn't receive more chances in the circle. It's also important to remember that all the runs scored that day weren't totally her fault...there were a couple of fielding errors. And, after that...she had the leg injury which had her on the sidelines. Connell and LeCoq also did a very good job for 58 of the 60 games and both should heal and be ready for next season. <br /><br />Smithson-Willett served the team well when she came back, replacing injured Jen Esteban in the outfield and was widely recognized as one of the fastest Softball Cards on the roster. WE have no official word on whether she sought and/or reeceived a transfer. <br /><br />As far as the eight incoming players go...Maryssa Becker (Medford, OR/Washington LadyHawks) and Tiarra Sanbria (Williamstown, N.J./Williamstown H.S.) are listed as pitchers and Coach Pearsall has commented that both will have an impact on Louisville pitching down the road. <br /><br />Three pitchers (or more) is a plus and UAB is an example of a team who used three pitchers successfully in their season. Louisville had success with it, as well, when Collins, Leonard and Connell took turns in the rotation two years ago.<br /><br />Ultimately, though...the decision rests with pitching coach Coutrney Scott and Coach P. They see these players much, much more than we do and know what the squad's specific needs are inside the circle and what they can depend on and have at hand. <br /><br />PaulieCardinal Couplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10565155435705858363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945676324950180664.post-78217607227769568032013-05-30T09:03:45.552-04:002013-05-30T09:03:45.552-04:00Are any incoming players pitchers or if Smithson- ...Are any incoming players pitchers or if Smithson- Willett were to stay do you know if her pitching skills were planned to be called upon more regularly. Any information as to why she was not used more than she was as pitching appeared to be a weak spot. It appeared that we did well the year before with 3 pitchers available and used for starting and/or relief duties but were hurt this year when knee issues of an expected pitcher left us without one anticipated pitcher. Thought / info?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com