D1 Softball Preseason Ranking

[cajun67]

Scary good.

[RaginDave]

I sure hope that Brittney Holland gets some playing time and stays healthy, I really feel for this girl. 2 straight years with season ending injuries.

[DaddyCajun]

8 is a solid position from which to move up!! Ladies take care of business, particularly OOC, and a steady rise is probable.

Ranking is good, perfect for the beginning of a new season. High enough to feel our program is respected and low enough to desire to be much better. We have a lot of talent in pitching, fielding and hitting, but there is a newness to this fine softball 🥎 machine! It will take a certain amount of time to get this machine to loosen up and fine tuned and playing together. Geaux Cajuns!

[CajunVic]

I sure hope that Brittney Holland gets some playing time and stays healthy, I really feel for this girl. 2 straight years with season ending injuries.

If I recall, I believe coach said in the interview that she went something like 3 for 4 in the Monday scrimmage. If she can keep that up she should get opportunities at the plate.

[RaginDave]

If I recall, I believe coach said in the interview that she went something like 3 for 4 in the Monday scrimmage. If she can keep that up she should get opportunities at the plate.

Yes, she was a first team JUCO All American that hit .471 with 15 HR's and 81 RBI's. Not sure what she will give us, but if she is 3/4's of the player she was in JUCO she will be something special.

.353, 11 HR and 60 RBI's. at 3/4 of the results
.310, 10 HR and 54 RBI's. at 2/3 of the results.

Girl was a special player in JUCO, just has had some unfortunate injuries at UL.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I don't see why 8th would be too low at this juncture. It's been a while since we've finished Top 8 (trip to OKC), so I'd take that ranking as a sign of respect.

We picked up a second All American pitcher capable of beating anyone in addition to another 20 plus wins. No way properly ranked considering returning position players and now pitching. Yeah, I'd say we're under respected.

[NOCajun]

We picked up a second All American pitcher capable of beating anyone plus another 20 plus wins. No way properly ranked considering returning position players and now pitching. Yeah, I'd say we're under respected.

Just watch. That won't last long...

[alum81]

I think we have a history of being slightly under ranked. So 8th is really good. Tells me we might be a 6 or 5.
Exciting

[ragin50]

I think we have a history of being slightly under ranked. So 8th is really good. Tells me we might be a 6 or 5.
Exciting

I just hope the Sunbelt doesn't bring us down too much.

[talktomewillis]

If you're eighth, you're hosting a Super.

I'm in.

[CajunEXPRESS]

If you're eighth, you're hosting a Super.

I'm in.

Only if the COMMITTEE says you’re 8th. I thought the thread was about pre-season polls.

[CajunVic]

Only if the COMMITTEE says you’re 8th. I thought the thread was about pre-season polls.

I don’t think the COMMITTEE is meeting preseason. Preseason, all we have are polls. If the polls say you are 8, it’s a damn good start for being 8 when it comes COMMITTEE time. Take the pre-season qualification and go prove to the COMMITTEE that the polls were right. About all you can ask for.

[Mark Hemphill]

I just hope the Sunbelt doesn't bring us down too much.

That is why Coach Glasco made the out of conference schedule that he did. I was fortunate to speak with him during a fall ball game and he was very candid with his thought that the Cajuns could not get the RPI needed to host a regional or super from their Sunbelt schedule. He said he got on the phone and asked for games knowing that he would have to travel to get them. I liked his attitude of playing tougher competition anywhere and anytime in order to better the program and I can see why girls want to play for him.

[angeleast]

That is why Coach Glasco made the out of conference schedule that he did. I was fortunate to speak with him during a fall ball game and he was very candid with his thought that the Cajuns could not get the RPI needed to host a regional or super from their Sunbelt schedule. He said he got on the phone and asked for games knowing that he would have to travel to get them. I liked his attitude of playing tougher competition anywhere and anytime in order to better the program and I can see why girls want to play for him.

Glasco has heart of a winner. He is not afraid to get involved and get his hands dirty. Wonderful to see and hear

[ragin50]

I don’t think the COMMITTEE is meeting preseason. Preseason, all we have are polls. If the polls say you are 8, it’s a damn good start for being 8 when it comes COMMITTEE time. Take the pre-season qualification and go prove to the COMMITTEE that the polls were right. About all you can ask for.

Kudos to Glasco for doing all he can with the schedule. Don't forget which conference controls the NCAA and the committee.