Weren't the Lady Techsters good at softball in the early 80's. Why is there not more emphasize placed on this program. I am watching all the games on TV and don't understand why ULL and LSU can develope a good team but we can't
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Weren't the Lady Techsters good at softball in the early 80's. Why is there not more emphasize placed on this program. I am watching all the games on TV and don't understand why ULL and LSU can develope a good team but we can't
Yes, they were pretty good when Stacy Johnson was pitcher there in the 80's. I don't know why we can't put a good team on the field. I guess because as with other sports it is not a priority.
I think with all the money thrown at mens sports these days there is only room for one good women's team. And we all know what that one is
Yes, the emphasis is on woman's basketball. If you are another female sport, fuggitaboutit.
Title IX enforcement will ensure that our women's funding is more equitable (meaning that the Techsters will have to share some of that financial love they've been benefiting from) in the future...if it's not, we could be looking at some NCAA sanctions.
Time is your friend. Impulse is your enemy. -John Bogle
You can't blame it all on money. My wife played in the 90's and we were good then without a lot of money. We made the NCAA tournament several times and lost one year to the eventual NCs Washington ( I think) 1-0. We were also ranked in the top 25 several years. More funding will help, but we have to have better players. I am not bashing Dawson but she is running out of time. I am rooting for her and hope we can build on a better season this year.
The game has changed a lot since the 90's. The BCS big boys now have to spend equitably on their teams. Title IX changed the whole game.Originally Posted by deadawg
Time is your friend. Impulse is your enemy. -John Bogle
This is true, but I know for a fact that we won in the 90's with a lot of local girls (West Monore, east Texas, and South La.) that the big schools weren't after. This talent is still out there, only they are going to ULL and other local schools. Coach Galloway was excellent at evaluating and developing talent, so far I haven't seen that from Dawson. I do think she can. And I am not saying we can win the NC, I just think we can still be competitive.
regardless of how some people feel, they had a REAL coach in the 80's and 90's. Who is your wife? My wife was an assistant at the time they made the last regional down in lafayette.
The team has talent. They could have won a lot more games this year with just some decent coaching. They need a coach. Dawson has been here 5 years and hasn't done anything. 16 players have quit since she has been coach. You've got to learn the game to be a good coach. Just because you played and were an All-American does not guarantee that you will be a good coach. In addition to knowing the game, you've got to be a good teacher, leader, communicator, organizer, motivator, counselor, disciplinarian, tactician, strategist.... She has none of the qualities!!
Angie Beleele, now Angie Kiihnl. She played from 94-98 then was a graduate assistant in '99.
thank god someone else sees this besides just me. she is honestly the WORST coach i have ever seen in my life. a good player doesnt = a good coach. from what i have heard from players she treats them like crap as well. its no wonder so many girls have quit.
GORILLA-BOT:
A new addition to the Softballer coaching staff will be recent alumni Amber Miles, who is known for being one of the fastest softballers alive.
it's not official yet, but that's the word i'm hearing, too. amber was a great player who's very bright and knows the game. she'll be a great addition to the coaching staff.
the bold, the beautiful, theprofessor
She is the new assistant. Dawson has 2 assistants now with Shelli and Amber. Finally, the softball program has two full time assistant coaches.
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