Softball: Hutchins Signs Five-Year Extension through 2017

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November 7th, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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Softball: Hutchins Signs Five-Year Extension through 2017

Great news from an mgoblue.com press release:

 

The University of Michigan and head softball coach Carol Hutchins have agreed to a five-year contract extension, director of athletics Dave Brandon announced on Wednesday (Nov. 7). The extension will keep Hutchins at Michigan through the 2017 season.

"I continue to be blessed to be the head coach at the University of Michigan," Hutchins said. "I am grateful to Dave Brandon and (senior associate athletic director) Bitsy Ritt for their continued support of me, my coaching staff and our program. They have invested so much in our program and we look forward to the future."

"Coach Hutchins continues to be a tremendous asset to our athletic department and University," said Brandon. "She is a great leader of young women and has proven to be one of the most successful coaches in the history of collegiate softball. We are excited to have her continued leadership both on and off the diamond."

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November 7th, 2012 at 2:39 PM | Not a hard choice after (Score:1 Normal)
justingoblue
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Not a hard choice after back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back titles. Good for her, and for M Softball.

"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins

November 7th, 2012 at 2:55 PM | I am really excited by this. (Score:2)
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I am really excited by this. I am not a softball aficionado, but I find myself watching a few games every spring. She seems to be very well respected by those who do follow the game closely and it's great to see any UM team as a national power.

November 7th, 2012 at 3:05 PM | Great news! (Score:1)
MGoBrewMom
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I was worried she might retire soon...but I would take 5 more! Thanks, Hutch!!

Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal

November 7th, 2012 at 3:10 PM | She's a lot younger... (Score:1 Normal)
justingoblue
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than I remembered offhand. She'll be sixty when this extension is up in 2017.

"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins

November 7th, 2012 at 4:17 PM | I realize she isn't very old.. (Score:1)
MGoBrewMom
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I'm just basing it on a couple (casual) conversations i had with her. Nothing specific. Just really glad to hear about the extension!

Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal

November 7th, 2012 at 3:16 PM | She came in and spoke to (Score:2)
bsand2053
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She came in and spoke to Bacon's class once.  Very inspiring woman.

November 7th, 2012 at 3:22 PM | Great news indeed.  It puts (Score:5 Normal)
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Great news indeed.  It puts me in mind of what Hutch said to the team after winning the NCAA regional this year: "The only thing I've ever wanted - another chance to get better!"  Her persistent drive for true excellence has made her program one of the crown jewels of the AD.

Related to this, I think you can make a compelling case that she belongs in the conversation among the greatest coaches in NCAA softball history.  She probably can't take the top spot, because some of those Southwestern coaches have huge piles of National Championships.    As the Ann Arbor News put it after we won the 2005 title, the accomplishment is " analogous to setting out to win an NCAA hockey title at the University of New Mexico. Then doing it."  The systemic disadvantages that Michigan faces due to the nature of the sport are gigantic, and the fact that Hutch turns out a nationally elite team, year in and year out, is nothing short of remarkable.  The Southern teams may have bigger trophy cases, but Michigan has worked much, much harder for what we have.

Now with 100% less South Bend, 100% more Washington DC.

November 7th, 2012 at 4:18 PM | Really (Score:1)
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Great points!

Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal

November 7th, 2012 at 3:50 PM | Carol Hutchins=Michigan Man (Score:1)
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Great coach and leader--has prepared many student/players to be successful in life. 

November 7th, 2012 at 4:28 PM | Best coach in college (Score:2 Normal)
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Best coach in college softball history. Period. I hope Michigan names Alumni Field, Hutchins Field when she does retire someday.

November 7th, 2012 at 5:18 PM | Also softball related... (Score:1 Flamebait)
justingoblue
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the early LOI signing period starts next Wednesday and continues through the 21st. I don't know what M recruiting looks like at the moment, but I'd assume some faxes make their way to Hutch's office.

"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins

November 7th, 2012 at 8:22 PM | Excellent news for Coach Hutch (Score:1)
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And for the program. Here's hoping for another title run.

November 7th, 2012 at 8:58 PM | Awesome. (Score:1)
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Hutch has to be my second favorite coach at Michigan after Red.  A very close second though.  I am glad she is extending her contract.  Go Blue!

While it may be thought I am a UVA fan, it is only a name.  Go Blue!

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