Burnt Roux: Denham Departs

[CajunJack55]

Having had the opportunity to speak with Denham on various occasions last season, I can assure you that she did not transfer to Arizona because she was scared of competing with Casey Dixon for the No. 1 role on the team. Her decision to leave was the direct result of Lotief's firing. She felt that his firing was unjust and decided that she didn't want to stay at UL for that reason. Same reason that D. J. Sanders left. BTW, the criteria that Gatorade uses for choosing a player of the year is split evenly between athletic accomplishments, academics and civic involvement. I am not saying in any way that Casey Dixon's talents will not translate to the college game, but to assume that she will be a stud in college because she was the Texas GPOY is a fallacy. I am looking forward to seeing just how much impact Renfroe-Reed will have on the upper classmen that are on the staff and on the freshmen. Specifically, Trahan and Ellyson who both logged innings last year.

Cool. Good luck to her and her future.

[CajunJack55]

no, because she didn't leave UL to become the ace at Arizona. she didn't come to UL to play for UL, she came to UL to play for Mike Lotief. there is a difference. i have a friend whose son went to Michigan to play football. he didn't go to Michigan because of the coach, he went to Michigan because he LOVED Michigan football. there was a coaching change while he was there. he stayed at Michigan because he went to Michigan to play for Michigan. the day Lotief was fired, nov 1, she decided to leave. did she listen to the pitch, pun intended, from coach Glasco and the staff, yes, but no one was going to change her mind. she was dead set on leaving the program. on nov 2, she said on social media, "i have a lot of UL attire for sale."

Cool. Good luck to her going forward.

[RaginScotsman]

no, because she didn't leave UL to become the ace at Arizona. she didn't come to UL to play for UL, she came to UL to play for Mike Lotief. there is a difference. i have a friend whose son went to Michigan to play football. he didn't go to Michigan because of the coach, he went to Michigan because he LOVED Michigan football. there was a coaching change while he was there. he stayed at Michigan because he went to Michigan to play for Michigan. the day Lotief was fired, nov 1, she decided to leave. did she listen to the pitch, pun intended, from coach Glasco and the staff, yes, but no one was going to change her mind. she was dead set on leaving the program. on nov 2, she said on social media, "i have a lot of UL attire for sale."

Thanks for the input.

[cajun_lannister]

no, because she didn't leave UL to become the ace at Arizona. she didn't come to UL to play for UL, she came to UL to play for Mike Lotief. there is a difference. i have a friend whose son went to Michigan to play football. he didn't go to Michigan because of the coach, he went to Michigan because he LOVED Michigan football. there was a coaching change while he was there. he stayed at Michigan because he went to Michigan to play for Michigan. the day Lotief was fired, nov 1, she decided to leave. did she listen to the pitch, pun intended, from coach Glasco and the staff, yes, but no one was going to change her mind. she was dead set on leaving the program. on nov 2, she said on social media, "i have a lot of UL attire for sale."

"I have a lot of UL attire for sale" A clear violation of NCAA bylaws if the university provided her with them ... hope she did not sell any of that could jeopardize her eligibility

[Cajun90]

"I have a lot of UL attire for sale" A clear violation of NCAA bylaws if the university provided her with them ... hope she did not sell any of that could jeopardize her eligibility

I'm sure she is aware of that and only would be selling what she purchased and not uniform equipment provided.

[cajun_lannister]

I'm sure she is aware of that and only would be selling what she purchased and not uniform equipment provided.

You would be surprised how unaware of the rules some of these NCAA players are. I doubt the NCAA will look into this but they players need to be careful about letting their emotions cloud their judgment

[CajunEXPRESS]

Fair enough. But that's not the only accolade she's received. Named 5A player of the year by the Texas Sports Writers Association. 35-8 record with a 1.12 ERA. 13 shutouts, five no-hitters and one perfect game. In 250 innings, she struck out 435 batters. She was some credentials. With the coaching we have in place, she looks to be built to make an impact right out the gate.

I'm, and have been since the summer with you about Dixon pushing to be the team ace. Absolutely don't believe ran away from the competition. We, all of us, need to understand some of these young womens devotion to Coach Loteif and let them go with love.

[Alum77]

With Stephanie Lotief having multiple heart attacks it is time to look forward not back.I wish her well and thank her for her successful time playing , coaching and fundraising at UL. Furthermore whether many fine ladies past or present support or did not support Michael I thank them all for competing and representing us so well over the years. Finally since I coached and hired a few of these fine women I think it is now time to stop referring to any of them with derogatory terms. Go Lady Cajuns!!!!!!

[Turbine]

With Stephanie Lotief having multiple heart attacks it is time to look forward not back.I wish her well and thank her for her successful time playing , coaching and fundraising at UL. Furthermore whether many fine ladies past or present support or did not support Michael I thank them all for competing and representing us so well over the years. Finally since I coached and hired a few of these fine women I think it is now time to stop referring to any of them with derogatory terms. Go Lady Cajuns!!!!!!

Well said.

Geaux Lady Cajuns!!

[jllanclos]

Well said.

Geaux Lady Cajuns!!

They aren't Lady Cajuns. Haven't been for a while.

Ragin'.

[cajundiehard]

It was actually the re-seating of baseball or the lack there of. That ultimately has me turned-off. The softball was the tip of the iceberg.

At your rank of 19, this doesn't make any sense. I was at 98 and I had plenty of good options.

[Turbine]

They aren't Lady Cajuns. Haven't been for a while.

Ragin'.

"Ragin" isn't replacing Lady.

"Women" is replacing Lady and it is used in every news story as a clarification.