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Post by sballalumni2 on Apr 5, 2018 6:34:16 GMT -6
I have been trying to be positive, but we dropped a mid-week game to FAMU at home. What is going on with this team?
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 5, 2018 7:10:47 GMT -6
I have been trying to be positive, but we dropped a mid-week game to FAMU at home. What is going on with this team? Same things that have been going in since Mullins arrived. The softball teams aren't terrible, but they're definitely not carrying on the success that Melanie Davis brought to Troy for so many years. It's disappointing, especially when we were so competitive against teams like Auburn, Florida State, Georgia Tech, etc. Now we get clobbered when we play them.
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Post by Troystet on Apr 5, 2018 9:49:45 GMT -6
I have been trying to be positive, but we dropped a mid-week game to FAMU at home. What is going on with this team? Same things that have been going in since Mullins arrived. The softball teams aren't terrible, but they're definitely not carrying on the success that Melanie Davis brought to Troy for so many years. It's disappointing, especially when we were so competitive against teams like Auburn, Florida State, Georgia Tech, etc. Now we get clobbered when we play them. Attachments:
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Post by atlantatrojan on Apr 10, 2018 17:54:30 GMT -6
Do you not remember the bad several years Davis had at the end. There’s a reason she was fired...
Mullen’s was the one who knocked off top 10 FSU and ULL in the same season. Just FYI
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Post by troyfansb on Apr 12, 2018 12:36:34 GMT -6
I am personally very excited about the team and it's future. The pitching staff has two pitchers that are currently ranked in the top seven in the Sunbelt and the entire staff returns next year. The offense has been much more balanced this year (not depending upon one or two players to carry the load) and is statistically ranked 4th in the Sunbelt. The entire starting lineup will also return next year, so they should only get better. The defense is ranked #12 in the country (was top 5 prior to playing in the terrible weather in Boone last weekend). Sure they got blown out by Florida State, but the game against Auburn was very competitive and Troy had a nice win over ULL. Right now Troy is in 4th place in the Sunbelt and was picked in the pre-season to finish in 9th. Once you make it to the tournament, anything can happen.
As far as next year, with the entire starting lineup/pitching staff returning and the graduation of the pitchers Rupp -TX State and Brown - USA, I think the window will be open for Troy to really make some noise!
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Post by Troystet on Apr 12, 2018 14:54:30 GMT -6
Sun Belt is very weak this season. ULL has a mess with the crip keeper being fired, USA is barely .500 and there are only 4 teams including Troy over .500. Texas St looks like the best team, currently 30-8 and 11-0 in conference. We shall see how we do against them and South coming up.
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Post by cornhole on Apr 12, 2018 16:09:48 GMT -6
I am personally very excited about the team and it's future. The pitching staff has two pitchers that are currently ranked in the top seven in the Sunbelt and the entire staff returns next year. The offense has been much more balanced this year (not depending upon one or two players to carry the load) and is statistically ranked 4th in the Sunbelt. The entire starting lineup will also return next year, so they should only get better. The defense is ranked #12 in the country (was top 5 prior to playing in the terrible weather in Boone last weekend). Sure they got blown out by Florida State, but the game against Auburn was very competitive and Troy had a nice win over ULL. Right now Troy is in 4th place in the Sunbelt and was picked in the pre-season to finish in 9th. Once you make it to the tournament, anything can happen. As far as next year, with the entire starting lineup/pitching staff returning and the graduation of the pitchers Rupp -TX State and Brown - USA, I think the window will be open for Troy to really make some noise! You're talking to "glass is half empty" "fans" there man. I appreciate your perspective and supportive attitude. If only these negative nellies would post their dirty laundry in private, like , maybe over at the Trojan Warrior Board? What a concept! Our Student-Athletes and Coaches read what's publically posted here, they need all the support we can muster.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 12, 2018 20:42:57 GMT -6
I am personally very excited about the team and it's future. The pitching staff has two pitchers that are currently ranked in the top seven in the Sunbelt and the entire staff returns next year. The offense has been much more balanced this year (not depending upon one or two players to carry the load) and is statistically ranked 4th in the Sunbelt. The entire starting lineup will also return next year, so they should only get better. The defense is ranked #12 in the country (was top 5 prior to playing in the terrible weather in Boone last weekend). Sure they got blown out by Florida State, but the game against Auburn was very competitive and Troy had a nice win over ULL. Right now Troy is in 4th place in the Sunbelt and was picked in the pre-season to finish in 9th. Once you make it to the tournament, anything can happen. As far as next year, with the entire starting lineup/pitching staff returning and the graduation of the pitchers Rupp -TX State and Brown - USA, I think the window will be open for Troy to really make some noise! You're talking to "glass is half empty" "fans" there man. I appreciate your perspective and supportive attitude. If only these negative nellies would post their dirty laundry in private, like , maybe over at the Trojan Warrior Board? What a concept! Our Student-Athletes and Coaches read what's publically posted here, they need all the support we can muster. I can agree with troyfansb post. As far as going to the Trojan Warrior board to post dirty laundry... give me freakin break. It's a message board. Not everything here has to be rainbows and unicorns all the time, like some of you wish. It's not a bad thing to show concern for the direction a sports program is heading. Besides, a former Troy softball player actually started this thread. I'd take her observations over anyone else's.
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Post by cornhole on Apr 12, 2018 20:56:02 GMT -6
You're talking to "glass is half empty" "fans" there man. I appreciate your perspective and supportive attitude. If only these negative nellies would post their dirty laundry in private, like , maybe over at the Trojan Warrior Board? What a concept! Our Student-Athletes and Coaches read what's publically posted here, they need all the support we can muster. I can agree with troyfansb post. As far as going to the Trojan Warrior board to post dirty laundry... give me freakin break. It's a message board. Not everything here has to be rainbows and unicorns all the time, like some of you wish. It's not a bad thing to show concern for the direction a sports program is heading. Besides, a former Troy softball player actually started this thread. I'd take her observations over anyone else's. Noted, I'm a supporter, not a detractor. You get your break, my concern is for direction of the players, not the erstwhile keyboard coaches. Your former softball player should know exactly how outside criticism "actually' affects student/athletes. My glass is half-full, or better!! F unicorns, Myth.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 12, 2018 21:15:39 GMT -6
I can agree with troyfansb post. As far as going to the Trojan Warrior board to post dirty laundry... give me freakin break. It's a message board. Not everything here has to be rainbows and unicorns all the time, like some of you wish. It's not a bad thing to show concern for the direction a sports program is heading. Besides, a former Troy softball player actually started this thread. I'd take her observations over anyone else's. Noted, I'm a supporter, not a detractor. You get your break, my concern is for direction of the players, not the erstwhile keyboard coaches. Your former softball player should know exactly how outside criticism "actually' affects student/athletes. My glass is half-full, or better!! F unicorns, Myth. And this is where you're wrong. Most of us "keyboard coaches" don't single out student-athletes on here for any bad performances they might have, so what "criticism" are you talking about? Most of us only comment on coaches and their performances. Player's don't take much affect to message board people talking about their coach, believe me.
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Post by cornhole on Apr 12, 2018 21:25:34 GMT -6
Ok, I'm wrong.
Players take no stock in criticism of their coaches. They just take it for granted that alums and fans are experts on Coaching their sport.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 12, 2018 21:39:10 GMT -6
Ok, I'm wrong. Players take no stock in criticism of their coaches. They just take it for granted that alums and fans are experts on Coaching their sport. Never claimed to be an expert softball coach, nor do I present coaching tips on here. Again... Comments are typically made about the coaches performances, and usually nothing more.
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Post by troyfansb on Apr 13, 2018 5:35:32 GMT -6
Sun Belt is very weak this season. ULL has a mess with the crip keeper being fired, USA is barely .500 and there are only 4 teams including Troy over .500. Texas St looks like the best team, currently 30-8 and 11-0 in conference. We shall see how we do against them and South coming up. Troystet, Actually, every team in the Sunbelt is over .500, except App State. Both Texas St and ULL are currently ranked in the top 25 in the latest USA Today poll (ESPN poll has not been updated yet this week). ULL is obviously not what they have been in the past, but they are still a very good team (they beat Florida with Barnhill on the mound earlier this year). Texas State is the class of the Sunbelt because they have one pitcher that is head/shoulders above every other pitcher in the conference. I heard rumors that Alabama tried to get her to leave Texas St. after her freshman year, but she declined. I expect Troy to be competitive against Texas St, but I'm also a realist. It will be very difficult to take a series against them with their pitching. I think the games against USA should be very interesting. They have great pitching, but their offense has really struggled. USA played an very tough non-conference schedule, which is also contributing to their poor overall record (they did beat Florida St.). Would it shock me if Troy went 4-2 against Texas St./USA? Probably....but it would also surprise me if they go 0-6. I think realistically, 2-4 would be the likeliest/best-case outcome, with most of the games being very competitive. The Troy team is much improved, but to expect them to win the conference this year is probably not in the cards. Next year is when I think they are better positioned to battle for the top of the conference. With the dumpster fire of a season last year, I am just really enjoying watching this team play this year.
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Post by Hemi Man on Apr 13, 2018 9:31:37 GMT -6
Noted, I'm a supporter, not a detractor. You get your break, my concern is for direction of the players, not the erstwhile keyboard coaches. Your former softball player should know exactly how outside criticism "actually' affects student/athletes. My glass is half-full, or better!! F unicorns, Myth. And this is where you're wrong. Most of us "keyboard coaches" don't single out student-athletes on here for any bad performances they might have, so what "criticism" are you talking about? Most of us only comment on coaches and their performances. Player's don't take much affect to message board people talking about their coach, believe me. troyfans.com/thread/4189/troy-idaho-game-thread-novemberPersonal attacks typically show up in Game Day threads. Such as the one above with attack’s on players and coaches. Also in a game won by Troy to go 7-2. While there are quite few players and their family members that read, and on a rare occasion post on this board, I’m certain most see the Peanut Gallery comments for exactly what they are on here. I do know of one player hanging a post by a member of this board on the back of his door as a reminder of the attack on this players ability. There has also been family members that have taken offense to personal attacks on this board and wanted to address it in real time. When the people on here choose to attack an individual it’s no different than the guy sitting in the stands vs Miss St, in Neal’s first year, firing Neal and calling him worthless with Brooke and their kids sitting right in front of him. Or the guy saying Brandon sucks for 3/4’s of the game at Ark St this year until someone told him the shut up. Then everyone around them broke out into an applause. Just remember you you never know who’s watching.
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Post by Troystet on Apr 13, 2018 20:37:13 GMT -6
Sun Belt is very weak this season. ULL has a mess with the crip keeper being fired, USA is barely .500 and there are only 4 teams including Troy over .500. Texas St looks like the best team, currently 30-8 and 11-0 in conference. We shall see how we do against them and South coming up. Troystet, Actually, every team in the Sunbelt is over .500, except App State. Both Texas St and ULL are currently ranked in the top 25 in the latest USA Today poll (ESPN poll has not been updated yet this week). ULL is obviously not what they have been in the past, but they are still a very good team (they beat Florida with Barnhill on the mound earlier this year). Texas State is the class of the Sunbelt because they have one pitcher that is head/shoulders above every other pitcher in the conference. I heard rumors that Alabama tried to get her to leave Texas St. after her freshman year, but she declined. I expect Troy to be competitive against Texas St, but I'm also a realist. It will be very difficult to take a series against them with their pitching. I think the games against USA should be very interesting. They have great pitching, but their offense has really struggled. USA played an very tough non-conference schedule, which is also contributing to their poor overall record (they did beat Florida St.). Would it shock me if Troy went 4-2 against Texas St./USA? Probably....but it would also surprise me if they go 0-6. I think realistically, 2-4 would be the likeliest/best-case outcome, with most of the games being very competitive. The Troy team is much improved, but to expect them to win the conference this year is probably not in the cards. Next year is when I think they are better positioned to battle for the top of the conference. With the dumpster fire of a season last year, I am just really enjoying watching this team play this year. ULL I'm amazed is doing as well as they are. When the crip keeper was fired over alleged abuse and the remaining players were threatening to cancel the season. South is down but they have a great class coming in next year including one girl we positively should have signed with the lineage of her parents to Troy.
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Apr 16, 2018 8:08:40 GMT -6
Ain't it crazy how a little 7-game win streak quiets the mob?
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Post by pctrojan16 on Apr 16, 2018 8:13:06 GMT -6
Or how we are 3rd in the conference too??
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Post by Trojanfan2 on Apr 16, 2018 8:17:33 GMT -6
I don't follow softball very closely but any team that wins 30 games in a season is a good team and I expect Troy to do that.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 16, 2018 9:58:02 GMT -6
Ain't it crazy how a little 7-game win streak quiets the mob? Ain't it crazy what winning does?
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Post by TheAmericanDream on Apr 16, 2018 10:39:03 GMT -6
Ain't it crazy how a little 7-game win streak quiets the mob? Ain't it crazy what winning does? Be consistent with your trolling. If you don't like a team/coaches when they aren't winning, don't be that guy that is sunshine and rainbows when the times are good.
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Post by cardinalblacktrojan on Apr 16, 2018 13:30:52 GMT -6
Ain't it crazy what winning does? Be consistent with your trolling. If you don't like a team/coaches when they aren't winning, don't be that guy that is sunshine and rainbows when the times are good. Err... don't you think if they're actually winning, I'm going to be happy about it since the losing is my primary issue in the first place? You're statement doesn't work Mr. Dream.
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Post by saintflorian on Apr 18, 2018 7:44:28 GMT -6
And this is where you're wrong. Most of us "keyboard coaches" don't single out student-athletes on here for any bad performances they might have, so what "criticism" are you talking about? Most of us only comment on coaches and their performances. Player's don't take much affect to message board people talking about their coach, believe me. troyfans.com/thread/4189/troy-idaho-game-thread-novemberPersonal attacks typically show up in Game Day threads. Such as the one above with attack’s on players and coaches. Also in a game won by Troy to go 7-2. While there are quite few players and their family members that read, and on a rare occasion post on this board, I’m certain most see the Peanut Gallery comments for exactly what they are on here. I do know of one player hanging a post by a member of this board on the back of his door as a reminder of the attack on this players ability. There has also been family members that have taken offense to personal attacks on this board and wanted to address it in real time. When the people on here choose to attack an individual it’s no different than the guy sitting in the stands vs Miss St, in Neal’s first year, firing Neal and calling him worthless with Brooke and their kids sitting right in front of him. Or the guy saying Brandon sucks for 3/4’s of the game at Ark St this year until someone told him the shut up. Then everyone around them broke out into an applause. Just remember you you never know who’s watching. . Never understood why people like this guy complain about people complaining about Troy athletics on a message board for Troy athletics.
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Post by saintflorian on Apr 18, 2018 7:46:41 GMT -6
Ain't it crazy what winning does? Be consistent with your trolling. If you don't like a team/coaches when they aren't winning, don't be that guy that is sunshine and rainbows when the times are good. This makes zero sense. People will not point out coaching issues when the teams are winning.
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Post by Troystet on Apr 19, 2018 10:03:22 GMT -6
And South crushes us 7-0
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Post by troytrojanman on Apr 19, 2018 10:59:14 GMT -6
We’re still greatly improved compared to last season.
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