2022 SB and beyond.

[CajunT]

The problem with that is kids think they should be playing and you redshirt them, thinking you have them for four years and end up not having them for any years. If you some what play them then they may wait there turn to play, if you dont play them they get ____ed and leave and you end up using scholarship money on them and get no roi. Just my theory on it. Maybe T can say what he would do.

My take is the transfer portal has changed college sports significantly going forward. And now that athletes no longer have to sit out a full year, freshmen will no longer want to wait and earn playing time. But the mission is the same for coaches, balance what is the right thing to do for the athlete with winning the right way. Sometimes that means injuries ,or attrition may dictate which freshmen play because of position and not necessarily the most talented. That is why I like the idea of recruiting more multi-position athletes, they call them utility players in softball and baseball.

[JMV JustMyView]

My take is the transfer portal has changed college sports significantly going forward. And now that athletes no longer have to sit out a full year, freshmen will no longer want to wait and earn playing time. But the mission is the same for coaches, balance what is the right thing to do for the athlete with winning the right way. Sometimes that means injuries ,or attrition may dictate which freshmen play because of position and not necessarily the most talented. That is why I like the idea of recruiting more multi-position athletes, they call them utility players in softball and baseball.

If you were the head softball coach at UL would you be scared to redshirt kids for fear of them leaving after the season?

[Grantvb]

I actually like the way this thread is maturing.

[CajunVic]

While this is an article on football, it presents many of the issues associated with the portal.

https://www.si.com/college/2021/02/0...r-portal-covid

[JMV JustMyView]

I actually like the way this thread is maturing.

Staying somewhat on topic is key along with keeping trolls away.

[CajunT]

If you were the head softball coach at UL would you be scared to redshirt kids for fear of them leaving after the season?

If I was a good HC like Napier or Glasco, I stick to my process and I don't change it unless that freshman is extremely special. So no I wouldn’t be scared to not play freshmen because I would be confident in my ability to find another to replace them.

[JMV JustMyView]

If I was a good HC like Napier or Glasco, I stick to my process and I don't change it unless that freshman is extremely special. So no I wouldn’t be scared to not play freshmen because I would be confident in my ability to find another to replace them.

Another perspective way to look at it. T your the man.

[mun_RaginCajuns]

If you were the head softball coach at UL would you be scared to redshirt kids for fear of them leaving after the season?

As much as I was for the extra covid year of eligibility, I think the impact of it will be felt for the next few years in this regard. This class of true freshman that are wrapping up their first year, most likely were told by coaches that they would be competing for an open starting spot left by a graduating senior. Covid hits, super senoirs return & it's hard to imagine a world where the likes of Dalton, Sis Bates, Kendyl Lindaman or Anna Shelnutt, etc. get beat out by a freshman. I think kids that thought they would be battling for a starting spot found themselves #3 or #4 on the depth chart & decide to leave to find a place to get more pt. I think in order for redshirting to work out for both the student athlete & the program there has to be very open & honest communication between coach & SA. Stability & a well-established culture within the program are also necessary components. Lonni Alameda & FSU immediately come to mind. FSU is very adept at using the redshirt successfully & to their advantage; recent Seminole standouts like Elizabeth Mason, Meghan King, & Kathryn Sandercock all took a redshirt. Alameda loves to redshirt her freshman pitchers because she gets an entire year to develop them & let them adjust to being a college student while also giving SA up-close look at how the D1 game is played. This is actually the reason that Kylie Hanson chose to go to FAU over FSU-she didn't want to sit a year. She eventually transferred to FSU with her last year of eligibility & would help lead them to their 1st natty. It could work for UL if Glasco makes it clear to the SA before they sign NLI & the SA is 100% committed to the process and is fully aware of sitting out. If you are reading this, congrats for making it to the end of my novel lol. Sure I'd worry about them leaving after the RS year but it's a calculated risk. And I'd also constantly worry that they could just as easily suffer a freak or an unforeseen injury but I'm just a worrier.

[JMV JustMyView]

As much as I was for the extra covid year of eligibility, I think the impact of it will be felt for the next few years in this regard. This class of true freshman that are wrapping up their first year, most likely were told by coaches that they would be competing for an open starting spot left by a graduating senior. Covid hits, super senoirs return & it's hard to imagine a world where the likes of Dalton, Sis Bates, Kendyl Lindaman or Anna Shelnutt, etc. get beat out by a freshman. I think kids that thought they would be battling for a starting spot found themselves #3 or #4 on the depth chart & decide to leave to find a place to get more pt. I think in order for redshirting to work out for both the student athlete & the program there has to be very open & honest communication between coach & SA. Stability & a well-established culture within the program are also necessary components. Lonni Alameda & FSU immediately come to mind. FSU is very adept at using the redshirt successfully & to their advantage; recent Seminole standouts like Elizabeth Mason, Meghan King, & Kathryn Sandercock all took a redshirt. Alameda loves to redshirt her freshman pitchers because she gets an entire year to develop them & let them adjust to being a college student while also giving SA up-close look at how the D1 game is played. This is actually the reason that Kylie Hanson chose to go to FAU over FSU-she didn't want to sit a year. She eventually transferred to FSU with her last year of eligibility & would help lead them to their 1st natty. It could work for UL if Glasco makes it clear to the SA before they sign NLI & the SA is 100% committed to the process and is fully aware of sitting out. If you are reading this, congrats for making it to the end of my novel lol. Sure I'd worry about them leaving after the RS year but it's a calculated risk. And I'd also constantly worry that they could just as easily suffer a freak or an unforeseen injury but I'm just a worrier.

The problem is most kids don't trust the process or they are impatient. Excellent outlook for redshirts.

[JMV JustMyView]

Just a couple of thoughts. First, using Cadrea as an example is not good. He hasn't won a championship in since forever and the game has pretty much passed him by.

Your last point about local fans wanting the team to be built with local players is correct. There's just not enough good ones to effectively build a championship team.

Oklahoma is the number one team in the nation. There's only one player from Oklahoma, much less Norman. Six of their starters are from California and two from Texas. You don't see their fans complaining about their players not being home grown.

I told you Candrea was the goat in my opinion. I doubt they win the wcws, but I really don't think the game has passed him by. Congrats to Denham.