Longhorns Head Softball Coach Mike White had words with the third-base umpire after the disagreement and was tossed from the game for his argument. Walking to the third base coaching box to begin the top of the second inning, White then clapped in an obviously sarcastic manner in Erdahls direction. In 2012, then-Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins got baptized on the football teams practice fields. Texas softball coach Mike White apologizes for obscene gesture, Lori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, Fiery Greece train collision kills 32, injures at least 85, A condition called POTS rose after covid, but patients can't find care, Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened, Rep. 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Junior first baseman Courtney Day then hit the second home run for Texas into right center field, letting Scott and herself score two more runs in the third inning, putting the score at 5-2. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. #OwnIt #MIZ pic.twitter.com/nvet1vqTKT, Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) February 26, 2023, We get the series sweep #ForksUp /// #O2V pic.twitter.com/t8zjBglhfF, Sun Devil Softball (@ASUSoftball) February 26, 2023, Another game, another lockdown performance in the circle #GoCats | #BeRemarkable pic.twitter.com/DVRonk56s4, Northwestern Softball (@NUSBcats) February 26, 2023, B3 | Bears LEAD, 9-2 after three complete! 5 Clemson, Karlyn Pickens has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week #LadyVols #GBO pic.twitter.com/VqdGUEwRuJ, Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) February 27, 2023, Death. END 2 | OU 6, UCLA 0 pic.twitter.com/wSgOx9xES7. Video Coordinator. The Sooners tried to battle back from a 4-1 deficit, but ultimately fell 4-3. In addition to that statement, I also want to publicly apologize to the umpiring crew, that was calling the game, and specifically umpire Naomi Urdahl. If a player is ejected from the first game of a doubleheader in softball, is she eligible to play in the second game of the doubleheader? Unfortunately we just werent able to hang on to it, head coach Mike White said about the loss. OSU (40-12) advances to the Big 12 title game against top-ranked OU at 2 p.m. Saturday. He wouldnt let go of that. Both pitchers got out of the first inning scoreless. Sign up for the Sooners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Texas ultimately lost 6-1 and was eliminated from the tournament. Softball Catcher's Ejection Sparks Internet Debate. Click or tap here for the complete schedule of games and scores in the event, which started Thursday, Feb. 23. She blasted her first two-run homer in the top of the fourth then hit another, this time a three-run bomb, in the top of the fifth. Nick Williams. Tiare Jennings is hitting .385 with one home run, which normally is pretty good. The offense may have gone off, but Alex Storako completed a five-inning shutout and silenced a UCLA offense that has put up double-digit runs in four games already this season. Records reflect games played through Feb. 26. No. The crowd is absolutely packed at the Mary Nutter Classic for this game not an empty seat there. Oklahoma moved to 12-1 on the season with their 10-1 win over Loyola Marymount in the Mary Nutter Classic. Powered by Capitol Presence & Olympus Cloud. Oklahoma State challenged two plays in the bottom of the first inning, both of which resulted in runs scoring for the Cowgirls after review. Tiare Jennings and Haley Lee added two more bombs for a FOUR-home run inning. The Big 12 softball picture is starting to take shape as there are now three weekends of softball behind us and just About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. 10 seed in the Big 12 Tournament next week. Plus, the review found two players who were required to sign contracts obligating them to lose weight or face extra conditioning. They didnt see when she crossed the plate, and whether that occurred before the out at second base. We're back in action next weekend in Norman!#WeAreUK x @KYBloodCenter pic.twitter.com/EGPsFdQXXY, Kentucky Softball (@UKsoftball) February 26, 2023, #Pac12SB Player of the Week: Devyn Netz, @ArizonaSoftball , Full release https://t.co/O2mK12uvYJ#BearDown | @RawlingsSB pic.twitter.com/MD6wh7eWel, Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) February 27, 2023. She also took TCU to the WNIT two more times in 2017-18 and 2018-19, with both of those runs ending in the semifinals. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! According to the review, there were allegedly three incidents involving Gregory grabbing team personnel, two involving players and another with a former assistant coach who said Gregory bruised her arm. Receiving Votes:Maryland (34), Louisiana (33), Cal State Fullerton (24), Texas A&M (20), Mississippi State (13), UCF (11), Charlotte (3), Evansville (2), San Diego State (2), Central Arkansas (1), Utah (1). After the discussion, both coaches and umpires made their way to their posts, including White walking to the third-base coaches box to begin the second inning. Wild double play leads to UCLA coach's ejection. Denius Fields. Gregory denied the allegations. No. Others receiving votes:Texas A&M (54), Louisiana (33),Arizona State (19), BYU (17), San Diego State (7), Mississippi State (6), Cal State Fullerton (4), Louisville (3),North Texas (2), UNC Charlotte (2), California (1). We will likely see Faraimo and Bahl in the circle. In a battle between the top two teams in the nation, Oklahoma's offense absolutely erupted for a 14-0 win in five innings. WebSoftball Coaches - University of Texas Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators University of Texas Athletics Main Navigation Menu Follow Us On Social Name, Image, A. But it was wacky. WebDirector of Operations. The Sooners were joined by three other teams in the top 25. So we went to review, and as soon as the run scores, and the subsequent third out of the inning was made at second base, thats a timing play. Director of Softball Operations psuarez@ttu.edu: Jenna Duffek: Athletic Trainer (806) 834-0465 (806) 834-0465: jenna.duffek@ttu.edu: Tyler Cook: Strength & With the resignation of Texas Tech softball head coach Adrian Gregory on Sept. 22, an internal review of the program was expected to examine allegations of player abuse and racial insensitivity. The second reversal drew a more vehement protest from White, who appeared particularly upset with third base umpire Naomi Erdahl toward the end of his discussions. 17 Northwestern vs. San Diego | 12 p.m. No. On a day he would like to forget for more than one reason, Texas coach Mike White made an unfortunately memorable exit from Fridays Big 12 semifinal against Oklahoma State. The play went to review, which verified obstruction by Iakopo. Hall of Honor. 8 preseason picks for the 2023 Women's College World Series. Umpired again went to a video review and again overturned their initial decision and counted the run which crossed home plate before the final out of the inning was recorded. X{%F3CF968%nJ{HZR&U+:_e,?rYI6*k}!a@w$=`0x)br/H ]~]8MH ])8X[o+ Texas held steady at No. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. White issued a written statement apologizing for raising his middle finger toward the umpires after his ejection, which followed an extended argument of a call that had been overturned by video review, allowing Oklahoma State to score a run. Like Stollings, Gregory was successful in terms of wins and losses in recent seasons. They have put up 10 or more runs in four games already. Goode, Day and Every game will be available tolivestreamhere on FloSoftball. A condensed video clip of the sequence of events can be found here on Twitter. 2023 Black History Month. Also in a statement, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt thanked Gregory "for her contributions" in six seasons. Fill out this form to be on Extra Inning Softball notifications list and be the first to get important updates and news specifically for coaches. Then when they came out and Oklahoma State wanted the run to score, then thats why we went to review. What is even cooler about this is that Hansen is back from an appendix issue at the very beginning of the season just two weeks ago. 1 Oklahoma Sooners softball vs. Baylor Bears on Sunday, 'Bombs Away': Social Media Reacts to Sooners dominant win over No. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> The gesture was caught on ESPNs cameras and aired live. He wanted to continue with that. Texas would go on to lose the game in a 6-1 final score. There were no complaints cited in the review about the baptisms or other religious issues. The first play saw replay review create an obstruction call that scored the Cowgirls first run of the day, then the second review covered a timing play and whether a runner scored before the third out of the inning was recorded. The Horned Frogs are 7-20, 1-15 in the Big 12 and will be the No. Marder, who was Jewish, declined comment. Maybe someone should ask him? https://soonerswire.usatoday.com/lists/oklahoma-sooners-softball-ucla-bruins-nfca-coaches-poll-usa-today-sports-oklahoma-state-texas-longhorns-baylor-bears/, Oklahoma Sooners Pitcher Alex Storako named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week, Oklahoma Sooners reclaim top spot of D1 Softball top 25, Kinzie Hansen makes presence felt in Oklahoma's 5-0 weekend at Mary Nutter Classic, Oklahoma Sooners send a message to the rest of the softball world with 14-0 win over UCLA, Oklahoma Sooners blast No. It was confirmed that Factor scored before Elish was recorded out at second base, giving OSU a 2-0 lead. Before leaving the field, White raised his middle finger in the direction of the umpires. White immediately began arguing with umpires after the review, eventually taking his place in the third-base coaching box for the top of the second inning. The Big 12 softball picture is starting to take shape as there are now three weekends of softball behind us and just About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. I am an intense competitor by nature, and in the heat of the moment I made a rash decision which I truly regret. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. Thats a non-reviewable call. Whaley did not respond to requests for comment from USA TODAY Sports. WebTexas coach Mike White ejected, apologizes for obscene gesture News Graham Hays - May 13, 2022 On a day he would like to forget for more than one reason, Texas coach A worry for the review team was the head coach had lost a significant number of players from a coaching and trust perspective., In a section of the report entitled Religious Freedom, the review found, Although not communicated definitively as being voluntary, most agreed that participation in any faith-based activity was indeed voluntary., But professor Vaughn James of the Texas Tech School of Law said public universities associated with such baptisms have violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment., He cited the 1979 court case Malnak v. Yogi in which an elective high school Transcendental Meditation class was deemed unconstitutional after Transcendental Meditation was defined as a religion., As the court said, There is nothing unconstitutional about offering (an objective) course in religion or religious writings, James, an ordained minister, said by email. . Oklahoma and UCLA entered the season as the top two teams in the nation. On Friday, Texas softball coach Mike White issued an apology for his actions in a semifinal showdown with No. . He wouldnt let go of that. March 11. Ahead of the second inning, Oklahoma State found a way to get a 2-0 lead after two controversial plays. Tennessee coach Vitello to return after suspension, No. >> https://t.co/tm1IVbPZHk#MightyAreTheWomen pic.twitter.com/Rxk8yhjQ9h, Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) February 27, 2023, DYK: The Hokies currently lead @NCAASoftball with home runs on the season so far pic.twitter.com/TnTeJJAVAq, Virginia Tech Softball (@HokiesSoftball) February 27, 2023, Citlaly Gutierrez records 9 K, 0 Walks, 0 Hits through 5 innings as @TexasSoftball beats Texas Southern 22-0. pic.twitter.com/V8R0pESXxa, Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) February 26, 2023, Final #GoGators | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/wCQUHmbB6Y, Gators Softball (@GatorsSB) February 25, 2023, Following a complete-game shutout victory over No. He did not like that. STILLWATER, Okla. The most unusual of circumstances took place in a 6-4 victory for the top-ranked Sooners in game two of the Bedlam Series. The Longhorns will aim to avenge this loss as they face off against Virginia Tech again at 4:00 p.m on Saturday. Oklahoma also has Alex Storako and Nicole May to work with. Plus Haley Lee, Rylie Boone and Grace Lyons are all hitting .400 or above. #ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/Mp5F7LtwBT, Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) February 28, 2023. Our offense was confused with things and we definitely have to find a way to handle pitchers that mix pitches better.". White The Sooners lost Jocelyn Alo this season, butJocelyn Erickson, a freshman, is leading the team in average right now. Thats a timing play, said Sally Walker, the Big 12 softball umpire coordinator. Oklahoma State initiated a video review and umpires reversed the call ruling Iakopo obstructed Alexanders path to the plate and counting the run. So, the loss likely shouldn't give Sooners fans any worry. As he exited the playing field into the Texas dugout, he turned back toward the field and made an obscene gesture. Club Coaches: Send Us Your Info to Get On Our Notifications List. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/S9MXc65SR1. I am an intense competitor by nature, and in the heat of the moment I made a rash decision which I truly regret.. AUSTIN, TX Texas softball head coach Mike White walked off Red & Charline McCombs Field following the Longhorns' 6-5 loss to No. However, when public institutions engage in activities that propagate religion, they have crossed the line.. @FloSoftball pic.twitter.com/gM7sb1XanT, . FINAL: No. The official Softball Coach List for the Texas Tech University Red Raiders Skip To Main 2023 Softball Coaching Staff. 2 Oklahoma | 12:30 p.m. Portland State vs. Loyola Marymount | 2:30 p.m. Arizona State vs. Long Beach State | 5:30 p.m. UC San Diego vs. Loyola Marymount | 5:30 p.m. Click or tap here for the complete schedule of games and score, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A runner is rounding third base while the ball is relayed to home plate. The offensive domination continues, this time with Kinzie Hansen sending a two-run bomb over the center-field fence to take a 10-0 lead. 2 OklahomaWhen:12:30 p.m. The run scored before the out was made and he didnt understand that, Walker said. The OU offense gave us all some serious flashbacks to the Sooners last season. Posted on February 27, 2023. The Tigers defeat UL-Lafayette 4-1 to pick up their third road win of the week. @jaydac00 White was ejected between the first and second innings of his teams tournament semifinal game against the rival Cowgirls. Tensions are high in tournament style softball, and it seems that the pressure, and the The Sooners had lost a close 4-3 battle to Baylor last week, and it looks like that was all they needed to wake up the beast. Texas Tech fired Stollings for cause on Aug. 6. A renowned former mens softball pitcher, White is in his fourth season at Texas. 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