Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen

[volfan110%]

Coach Weekly has cost this Team a chance at the National Championship by her decisions in the playoff games. Her decision to hold up the runner at 3rd i the Oklahoma game cost us. Or at least we would of had a chance to score a run. The plays she challenges is another problem she cannot figure out. She should know anybody that is up to bat and is a good hitter with the game on the line with a base open........WALK THEM!
I think we have given her enough Time 20 plus years to get the Natty. Tennessee needs to start looking for a replacement now so we do not have to go through the Phil , Butch, Purit, sagas.

 

[Vols1966]

I said it last year and I’ll say it again. I appreciate everything she and Ralph did for this program however… Its time to move on. Let her coach next year (farewell tour) and bring in a coach in waiting to assist or be ready after next season. Danny White has made some incredible hires since he’s been the AD. Who wouldn’t want to coach a team playoff ready.

 

[knoxvol52]

Good grief...

 

[volforlife10]

this is such an embarrassing thread. on par for our fanbase. she just brought u to a “final four” and you wanna fire her. stupid.

 

[TNVOLFN]

I don't see Danny White firing a coach who just made the WCWS semifinals.

I also want to acknowledge the multitude of perfect human beings within VolNation.

 

[Rickster]

We are very lucky to have Karen as our coach. I agree, this thread is embarrassing to fans.

 

[BigBadVol]

There are some stupid effing posters in here. A bunch of ungrateful narcissistic noobs that know nothing about competition.

 

[rickyyrs]

I agree with volfan100% on Karen not walking the others team big hitter with the game on the line. But i think one of the reason is Karen, did not get this team another good starting pitcher. We have one of if not the best pitcher in Pickens. I think the girl got worn down pitching all those innings. She just pitched 3 games against Jordy Bahl to beat her.

 

[tnburban]

Dear Volfan110% - send your resume to Danny White.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

That's it, only Tony Vitello gets to stay; Heupel, Barnes, Caldwell, Weekly......

 

[Majors]

Only way Karen leaves before her contract is if Ralph’s health takes a turn and she needs to step away. Her equity is more than enough for her to leave on her own terms.

 

[Freak]

I don't see Danny White firing a coach who just made the WCWS semifinals.

Only way Karen leaves before her contract is if Ralph’s health takes a turn and she needs to step away. Her equity is more than enough for her to leave on her own terms.

This.

 

[WVU05UT09]

There are 6 active coaches with Natty's and 2 of them are more than 10 years removed from their last one (a 3rd is 9 years). Natty's are rare and in this era with the GOAT its even harder. Not sure who you think you'll get to come in here with a WCWS semifinals and a year removed from B2B SEC titles.

 

[Volinnooga]

Pitching to that gal was one of those tough coaching decisions that turn out to be right or wrong depending on what happens after the decision is made. You can't clamor to fire over a decision you have the luxury of second guessing.

And holding or not holding a runner from trying to score? If she lets her try and the runner gets thrown out at home, some of you same folks are then demanding to fire her for that decision. Coaching decisions are often no win situations.

 

[arkyvol]

Karen has had two of the finest softball pitchers who ever suited up. I can't remember how many natties she's had.

 

[Kosmalski]

Coach Weekly has cost this Team a chance at the National Championship by her decisions in the playoff games. Her decision to hold up the runner at 3rd i the Oklahoma game cost us. Or at least we would of had a chance to score a run. The plays she challenges is another problem she cannot figure out. She should know anybody that is up to bat and is a good hitter with the game on the line with a base open........WALK THEM!
I think we have given her enough Time 20 plus years to get the Natty. Tennessee needs to start looking for a replacement now so we do not have to go through the Phil , Butch, Purit, sagas.

They can't handle the truth

 

[BruisedOrange]

Have y'all listened to those two postgame pressers where she clearly explained her reasoning?

If you have, then you can bemoan the outcome, but, at best, any different decision would have been in flip-of-the-coin territory. Her reasoning was logical. The outcomes were regrettable. This ain't chess. Plays still require execution by both teams, and that's how someone emerges a winner.

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

Did the new hitting coach improve our offense?

 

[Volador]

No time for firing. Need another All Star Pitcher. My goodness, she threw 4.2m pitches this season. Go Lady Vols!

 

[89 VOLS grad]

Coach Weekly has cost this Team a chance at the National Championship by her decisions in the playoff games. Her decision to hold up the runner at 3rd i the Oklahoma game cost us. Or at least we would of had a chance to score a run. The plays she challenges is another problem she cannot figure out. She should know anybody that is up to bat and is a good hitter with the game on the line with a base open........WALK THEM!
I think we have given her enough Time 20 plus years to get the Natty. Tennessee needs to start looking for a replacement now so we do not have to go through the Phil , Butch, Purit, sagas.

I agree on the statements about holding a runner and walking HR hitters. I also think she should have had Pickens throw the rise ball very little or none at all against the HR hitters she faced in the tournament. I hope she will learn from this, get another couple of stud pitchers, get a better hitting coach, and win a NC in the next few years!

She doesn't need to be fired! But, she does need to improve in a few areas soon or walk away on her own terms soon! They just can't seem to get over the hump for some reason. If she can't get it done soon, I think she should walk away and allow an up and coming young former player have a chance at winning a NC!

 

[the_todd]

Next time someone starts bitching about how entitled another teams fanbase is, they should take a step back & look in the mirror

 

[cwbytruckers]

this is such an embarrassing thread. on par for our fanbase. she just brought u to a “final four” and you wanna fire her. stupid.

If you can’t win the big game what’s the point?

 

[rickyyrs]

On the bright side. The Lady Vols were in the final four teams in women's NCAA softball World Series. Great job ladies for a fun to watch year.

 

[volfeeva]

Coach Weekly has cost this Team a chance at the National Championship by her decisions in the playoff games. Her decision to hold up the runner at 3rd i the Oklahoma game cost us. Or at least we would of had a chance to score a run. The plays she challenges is another problem she cannot figure out. She should know anybody that is up to bat and is a good hitter with the game on the line with a base open........WALK THEM!
I think we have given her enough Time 20 plus years to get the Natty. Tennessee needs to start looking for a replacement now so we do not have to go through the Phil , Butch, Purit, sagas.

have to agree that UCLA solid hitter that hit the home run, shoulda been walked even if it loaded the bases. . But I'm proud of what they accomplished and coming back to win the game. They keep nibbling at the finals each year, they're going to win a NC

 

[FanDude]

Coach Weekly has cost this Team a chance at the National Championship by her decisions in the playoff games. Her decision to hold up the runner at 3rd i the Oklahoma game cost us. Or at least we would of had a chance to score a run. The plays she challenges is another problem she cannot figure out. She should know anybody that is up to bat and is a good hitter with the game on the line with a base open........WALK THEM!

Count me out of the fahr the coach crowd, but I absolutely agree about pitching a WALK in that situation. Iirc, there were two outs with runners on first and second base. A walk would have set up a forced out at home plate. Without the bases loaded, defending home plate and the game might have meant tagging the runner. Add a dangerous batter to the situation and pitching a walk seemed like a no-brainer. Thanks to the team for so many great plays and for never giving up. I enjoyed following this team throughout the season and know that we fans are very proud of them.