ROUX: UL softball signs 5 in early signing period

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UL's softball team is expected to receive a signed letter of intent today from one of the most honored recruits in the program's history, just before she leaves to join the U.S. Junior National Team. Pitcher Ashley Brignac of John Curtis, last year's Louisiana Miss Softball and generally regarded as one of the nation's top prep hurlers, is scheduled to sign with the Ragin' Cajuns today prior to a trip to Caguas, Puerto Rico, as part of the U.S. team competing for a spot in the Junior Women's World Championships. In fact, she'll send in her paperwork today from Orlando, Fla., where the USA team is practicing in preparation for the Puerto Rico tournament. "We were at Disney World today with our jackets and our USA stuff on," Brignac said, "and we were getting congratulations from everybody, taking pictures and signing autographs. It's pretty special to be able to play for the USA. When I was little my dream was always to be in the Olympics, and, with this, maybe it could come true in the future." For her collegiate career, the future is now. Today is the first day of the NCAA's early signing period, when high school seniors in winter and spring sports can sign national letters of intent. Brignac is easily the most high-profile among the expected signings for the Cajun softball team. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[Diapason]

This is a big big deal. Congratulations to all involved.

[shof]

This is HUGE! When I saw her numbers the name that came to mind is Cat Osterman. In a sport where a dominant pitcher can make all the difference in the world, this is indeed a very big deal!

[CDeb]

Biggest signing in softball since.......? Stef?

[RaginFan2]

Biggest signing in softball since.......? Stef?

Has the paperwork been received yet?

[TheRaginCajun06]

This is a huge signing for the Ragin Cajuns!

[DaddyCajun]

This is HUGE! When I saw her numbers the name that came to mind is Cat Osterman. In a sport where a dominant pitcher can make all the difference in the world, this is indeed a very big deal!

To go along with her signing, we have the young lady pitcher from TX we signed last year who is very impressive herself!

Steff, Michael and staff are VERY special, and they deserve all the props and W's they get and will continue to get!!!

Great Job,
DaddyCajun

[Kal]

Has the paperwork been received yet?

That was my question, the story only said that she is expected to sign with us. I'm not worried about it but I just want to make sure the deed is done. I don't think that softball recruiting is totally like football recruiting, but I remember when Kansas State was pretty surprised on signing day when Deon Wallace's letter intent was faxed to UL instead of KSU. They thought they had him in the bag.

[helmut]

That was my question, the story only said that she is expected to sign with us. I'm not worried about it but I just want to make sure the deed is done. I don't think that softball recruiting is totally like football recruiting, but I remember when Kansas State was pretty surprised on signing day when Deon Wallace's letter intent was faxed to UL instead of KSU. They thought they had him in the bag.

Just heard on Jays show that they did indeed get the signed papers.

[Kal]

Just heard on Jays show that they did indeed get the signed papers.

That's the news I want to hear.