2012 Softball Leadoff Classic

[sportsfanatic21]

It's a shame Christina Hamilton is out this season. I'm not saying Wallace isn't capable, but if we had Brignac and Hamilton this year with this offense, this team would be scary good. They may be scary good anyway, but with Ashley's injury history, and Wallace being a true frosh, I'm worried about pitching when it comes to the postseason.

[GATOR GRUNT]

Wallace is capable. She got her nose bloodied, which will make her stronger in the end. If you haven't seen her pitch, go see her this weeekend. I think she will be special at some point before years end. This teams offense will keep our pitching safe!

[CajunT]

It's a shame Christina Hamilton is out this season. I'm not saying Wallace isn't capable, but if we had Brignac and Hamilton this year with this offense, this team would be scary good. They may be scary good anyway, but with Ashley's injury history, and Wallace being a true frosh, I'm worried about pitching when it comes to the postseason.

There are some that believe Wallace is ahead of Hamilton at this point as a true freshman. Both will have to step up next season, but Wallace has great movement on all of her pitches. This team is scary good this season.

[ulforlife]

It's a shame Christina Hamilton is out this season. I'm not saying Wallace isn't capable, but if we had Brignac and Hamilton this year with this offense, this team would be scary good. They may be scary good anyway, but with Ashley's injury history, and Wallace being a true frosh, I'm worried about pitching when it comes to the postseason.

I also think Wallace is ahead of Hamilton at this point but I agree it is a shame we don't have her this season. If the defense keeps playing out of their minds and the offense holds fast we can make some noise. It will be nice next season to have a toughened Wallace for when Brignac is gone but man oh man this is the year it has to be

[sportsfanatic21]

There are some that believe Wallace is ahead of Hamilton at this point as a true freshman. Both will have to step up next season, but Wallace has great movement on all of her pitches. This team is scary good this season.

I don't think Wallace is incapable, just that she's a true freshman. Hence, it would be nice to have Hamilton (and her experience) available. Softball is getting to the point where you may need 3 quality pitchers, and as of right now, apparently we have 2 that have the trust of the coaches. One has injury concerns, and the other is a true freshman. When Ashley is right, she can beat anybody in the country, but if Wallace were to struggle (like she did against Michigan), and Ashley has to bail us out, can she stay strong enough to start half the games, and finish the other half? I hope so, but that may be a lot to ask in today's game. All that said, with the defense this team plays, the speed and power the offense displays, and whatever they do get from Jordan and Ashley, it just may be enough. And I'm hopeful that it is because this group is special.

[CajunT]

I don't think Wallace is incapable, just that she's a true freshman. Hence, it would be nice to have Hamilton (and her experience) available. Softball is getting to the point where you may need 3 quality pitchers, and as of right now, apparently we have 2 that have the trust of the coaches. One has injury concerns, and the other is a true freshman. When Ashley is right, she can beat anybody in the country, but if Wallace were to struggle (like she did against Michigan), and Ashley has to bail us out, can she stay strong enough to start half the games, and finish the other half? I hope so, but that may be a lot to ask in today's game. All that said, with the defense this team plays, the speed and power the offense displays, and whatever they do get from Jordan and Ashley, it just may be enough. And I'm hopeful that it is because this group is special.

I'm not disagreeing with you, just wanted to let you know what others with softball backgrounds have told me about Wallace. Also, remember that until Hamilton was injured last season, it was basically a two arm rotation with Brignac and her. It would be nice to have three arms that are ready, but it doesn't look like anyone is ready to step up right now. That could change at some point this season.

[sportsfanatic21]

I'm not disagreeing with you, just wanted to let you know what others with softball backgrounds have told me about Wallace. Also, remember that until Hamilton was injured last season, it was basically a two arm rotation with Brignac and her. It would be nice to have three arms that are ready, but it doesn't look like anyone is ready to step up right now. That could change at some point this season.

I'm also not disagreeing with anybody. My original point was that it would be nice to have Hamilton THIS year. It's a special team, and I'd hate for a lack of pitching depth to doom it. Yes, last year, we had a two arm staff, until one got injured, and then we were done. As for Wallace and her talent/abilities, I think she will be great, but like I said originally, she is a true frosh. Ashley beat the #1 team in the country in the WCWS as a true freshman, but I think we can agree that she was as good as any freshman pitcher in the country that year, and probably one of the best ever.

I guess I should have not even brought it up because Hamilton isn't playing this season, no matter how many "what ifs" are brought up. Good luck to the ladies. May they all stay healthy and fulfill their potential.

[Boomer]

So who are the ladies that fill up the #3/4/5 pitching slots?????

[GATOR GRUNT]

So who are the ladies that fill up the #3/4/5 pitching slots?????

Unless it changes, #3 Allie Chenault, #4 Shelbee Rodgers & #5 Maggie Ham.

[CajunRed]

Unless it changes, #3 Allie Chenault, #4 Shelbee Rodgers & #5 Maggie Ham.

I think #3 and #4 might have to be switched.