This can't happen anymore.

[JMV JustMyView]

I think we all would love to have a fence around the area, particularly when it comes to one of our marquee sports. Sucks to lose them to a place as far away as that school. I’m obviously not as close as you are to the situation. However, generally speaking, it’s hard to predict sometimes how an 18 year old will react. Particularly with a new staff in place. Wish them both great success, and hopefully this staff will work hard to make sure we don’t lose out on someone like this in the future. Who knows, maybe they’ll transfer back?

That would be nice. Never say Never.

[Jacob81]

Local athletes that you know personally got passed over by UL. And you say without bias that they were better than the talent that was signed ahead of them. Come on man, you’re definitely taking this personal.

[zeppelincajun]

Southern Miss hasn't been to a Regional since 2004, Creighton since 2010.

[JMV JustMyView]

Local athletes that you know personally got passed over by UL. And you say without bias that they were better than the talent that was signed ahead of them. Come on man, you’re definitely taking this personal.

In my opinion yes they were better than a few the Cajuns signed. Just my view. I have seen both of them play and have seen most of the kids that were signed play. I'm a pretty good judge of talent. It is what it is. Nothing personal as I have no fight in this. I just want to see the Cajuns win a Natty.

[CajunSID]

Im not sure the Cajuns would be considered top 25 as of now.

The team turned over virtually its entire roster from a year ago. Of course it’s not top 25 right now, and this year will be a massive challenge.

The next 2-3 years will likely be critical for UL softball, and it’s frustrating to read losing solid recruits for reasons like this. Not a lot of margin for error here.

[jaxmc1023]

How can you make a comment like that when you don't even know the family or situation. I promise you I know the player and family very well. Leaving to get away from mom and dad is is dumbest thing I have ever heard. This kids first choice when she was able to be recruited was always UL. UL was on her for a little while. Sometimes things can get a little political and in this case I believe that to be the situation. Regardless everything has a way of working itself out and she is in a great place where she is valued and her school is covered.

I'm not talking about them specifically.. Just saying it's not super surprising that some of these kids are excited for the opportunity to be out on their own for a while.

[CrazyCajun]

Im not sure the Cajuns would be considered top 25 as of now.

See definition of perennial

[sportsfanatic21]

This thread is really confusing. We are mad that UL didnt recruit softball players that signed with Southern Miss and Creighton? Or am I reading this wrong? (I’m being 100% serious, someone please explain the outrage)

[JMV JustMyView]

See definition of perennial

History doesn't help this seasons team in any sport.

[Turbine]

That would be nice. Never say Never.

Coach Habetz has recruited the fan base as well as anyone could expect.

Look at ticket sales

If she is going to keep Louisiana a perennial top-25 program she will have to demonstrate the same ability when it comes to recruiting great softball talent.

Having said that, if Habetz did in fact miss on these players CajunCrazy is accurate, all the other perennials (as well as the ones who are ranked less often) missed as well.

Having said that she should have a handle on local talent above and beyond the other perennials.

Time will tell.

[sportsfanatic21]

Coach Habetz has recruited the fan base as well as anyone could expect.

Look at ticket sales

If she is going to keep Louisiana a perennial top-25 program she will have to demonstrate the same ability when it comes to recruiting great softball talent.

Having said that, if Habetz did in fact miss on these players CajunCrazy is accurate, all the other perennials (as well as the ones who are ranked less often) missed as well.

Again, did UL “miss” on players that instead signed with mediocre programs?

I still don’t get what the issue is here.

Had these young ladies wanted to be Ragin Cajuns, and weren’t recruited by UL…and ended up at SEC programs (or some other perineal top 20 school), I would completely understand the point here.

But these players went to Southern Miss and Creighton for gods sake.

So I still don’t get what this is about.

[JMV JustMyView]

Again, did UL “miss” on players that instead signed with mediocre programs?

I still don’t get what the issue is here.

Had these young ladies wanted to be Ragin Cajuns, and weren’t recruited by UL…and ended up at SEC programs (or some other perineal top 20 school), I would completely understand the point here.

But these players went to Southern Miss and Creighton for gods sake.

So I still don’t get what this is about.

One of these playwrs is a first team all state player and top 25 ranked position player in her class and you are telling me she wasn't good enough to play at UL? The same player that has struck out only one time in 338 varsoty at bats. These players also had other offers btw. Don't take my word for it. The current STM baseball and softball coaches both know these players are good enough to play at UL. One coached at UL and one has sent plenty of players to the next level. Once again it's not personal to me as I am not related to any of these players.