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I hope you do another…

I hope you do another posting Alex to discuss the transfer portal additions and subtractions after it settles out. 

If you enjoy watching…

If you enjoy watching singles followed by bunts, then this is the team for you.   I agree with Alex that they need to emphasize recruiting power hitters.   Bonnie was in a tough position based on the roster talent.  I'm wondering if Northwestern lost any key players to the transfer portal the last two years.  The draw of playing in a power conference in a warmer climate may make it difficult to retain some of these successful players. 

This is such a weak hitting…

This is such a weak hitting team, very few homers on the season.  They seem to recruit singles hitters over power hitters. 

Will any Michigan players go…

Will any Michigan players go to the transfer portal after this season ?  Last year they lost 4 players who transferred to Oklahoma, Bama, LSU and Auburn. 

Nice performance by…

Nice performance by Derkowski.  They have a tougher schedule coming up, a game against MSU, then weekend homestands against Northwestern and Indiana. 

Some Rutgers fans were…

Some Rutgers fans were chanting NIT, NIT at the end of the Michigan game.  

Basketball Losses Matter…

Basketball Losses Matter folks.  

Good write-up Alex.  One…

Good write-up Alex.  One correction, Annabelle Widra transferred to Auburn, not Alabama.  Lauren Esman is the player who transferred to Alabama. 

Tough one, lost to USF in 8…

Tough one, lost to USF in 8 innings by a score of 2-1. 

Good write-up, also catcher…

Good write-up, also catcher Hannah Carson made a grad transfer to LSU, and pitcher/utility player Lauren Esman transferred to Alabama.  

"Top of her game " ?  …

"Top of her game " ?   Michigan hasn't even won a regional since 2016. 

Nebraska plays North Dakota…

Nebraska plays North Dakota next week, not North Dakota State. 

Wow, downvoted for providing…

Wow, downvoted for providing batting info ? 

Widra showed promise as a…

Widra showed promise as a pitcher, but outstanding two-way player ?  She batted only .255 with very few extra base hits.  

They will need the freshman…

They will need the freshman and transfers to step up to be competitive IN the Big Ten, not just outside the conference.  The hitting will be weak again this year, and the pitching will likely be well below standards. 

Esman batted .263 this past…

Esman batted .263 this past season (118 AB), and .304 the prior season (92 AB).  Not many extra base hits.   Is Alabama looking at her as a pitcher ?  Will be interesting to see what she does there.   She has not pitched any inningsl at Michigan, so this seems a bit odd.   

Storako and Widra seem to be…

Storako and Widra seem to be leaving a program in decline.  Is coach Hutchins planning to stay much longer ?  

Storako couldn't get to the…

Storako couldn't get to the WCWS at Michigan, so can't blame her for transferring to a team that makes it almost every year.  

Michigan pitching looks to…

Michigan pitching looks to be below standards next season unless they can get a significant transfer in the portal.  

Another championship ?  More…

Another championship ?  More likely another season like this past one.  Weak hitting team, and next season the pitching will be questionable.  

Will be interesting to see…

Will be interesting to see where they end up.  Hope the coaching staff can get some new transfers like they did with Burkhardt and Livingston.  

Thank you Alex for this…

Thank you Alex for this informative write-up.  Hope you can update us on the coaching staff in the days ahead.  

Interesting that Widra was picked over Derkowski to pitch in the recent games.  

 

Agree.  You can win the BIG…

Agree.  You can win the BIG with small ball and elite pitching, but small ball does not travel well in the regionals. 

I wonder if she is done with…

I wonder if she is done with college, or if she will be a grad transfer ? 

Hope some freshmen can…

Hope some freshmen can contribute next season, or it will be a similar outcome to this year.  

Possible quadruple header…

Possible quadruple header for SDSU if they beat Villlanova and UM. 

Expect Beaubien to get the…

Expect Beaubien to get the start against SDSU ? 

Good write-up Alex, and you…

Good write-up Alex, and you addressed the lack of power hitting.   Not sure why they can't recruit more power hitters.  The UM players even look a bit scrawny compared to some of the current Nebraska and Northwestern players. I follow the team closely and it will be exciting to see how they close out the season.  Hope you provide another write-up as they approach the NCAA tourney.  

Run at a World Series spot ?…

Run at a World Series spot ?  This team would be lucky to win a regional, let alone a super regional.  Limited power hitting, and the pitching is very good, but not dominant.  

They said for competitors…

They said for competitors only !  They are who we thought they were . 

The women's bball team also…

The women's bball team also had a poor performance at the Big tourney.  One and done for both. 

I think they need one more…

I think they need one more win to make the NIT, and two more wins to make the NCAA.  

Good grief, he didn't even…

Good grief, he didn't even apologize in the post-game presser.   

 

I would vote for termination…

I would vote for termination, but he at least needs an extended course in anger management. 

Embarrissing.   Should be…

Embarrassing.   Should be dismissed immediately.  

I hope Howard gets fired.   …

I hope Howard gets fired.    The program needs new direction.  

NIT is not likely at this…

NIT is not likely at this point.  Expect Mich to have a losing record at the end of the season.   

They aren't who we thought…

They aren't who we thought they were ! 

Snakebit !!

Snakebit !!

Michigan went to the…

Michigan went to the Washington regional in Seattle a few years ago, and they had a poor showing.   Let's see if they can get the bats going this time.  

Would you rather have Northwestern's draw with a trip to the Kentucky regional ? 

 

I would put my marbles on…

I would put my marbles on the ping pong team. 

Agree.  They said the team…

Agree.  They said the team had a chip on their shoulder for not being ranked higher. 

If Brooks is out, this team…

If Brooks is out, this team will not go too far in both tourneys. 

Looks like another weak…

Looks like another weak hitting team, but hopefully the pitching can dominate.  

Will Harbaugh still be…

Will Harbaugh still be taking the team on overseas trips IF he is 0-8 vs OSU and 1-7 in bowl games ?   

Any chance Michigan could…

Any chance Michigan could get her in the transfer portal ? 

My thoughts exactly, well…

My thoughts exactly, well stated. 

Also 1-4 in bowl games. 

Harbaugh also 1-4 in bowl games. 

Very good summary. A 10-3…

Very good summary. A 10-3 start is still quite good, but this is another weak hitting team.  Recall that last year they hosted James Madison in the regionals and lost.  Hope they play well in CA. Good to see the freshmen pitcher Dennis get some innings. 

Since your post, Softball…

Since your post, Softball has dropped 3 straight games.  Now 10-3 overall.  Might win the BIG this year again, but recall last year they lost to James Madison in the regionals.  Good pitching, but a weak hitting team.