Tennessee Softball 2023

[DeerPark12]

No week off? Seems like every season we have an off week as far as the SEC goes.

Tennessee Softball 2024 SEC Schedule (home series in BOLD)
March 15-17: MISSOURI
March 22-24: at South Carolina
March 29-31: at Auburn
April 5-7: GEORGIA
April 12-14: at Mississippi State
April 19-21: LSU
April 26-28: at Alabama
May 3-5: KENTUCKY

Edit: I found it, I think, start a week late.

Yes, Tennessee’s off week is the first week of conference play. There will almost certainly be a non-conference home tournament.

 

[Vol67]

Addisyn Linton commits to Clemson.

How any self respecting Tennessean can commit to that school is beyond me.

 

[Majors]

How any self respecting Tennessean can commit to that school is beyond me.

Never had an offer from Tennessee. Business decision on both sides.

 

[OrangePark]

Any practice updates

 

[therickbol]

How any self respecting Tennessean can commit to that school is beyond me.

She is from Kansas. Only been in Tennessee a little over 3 years. I believe being able to pitch and hit was very important to her. Staff at Clemson must also be really good. Another recruit that is considering them also loves the coaching staff. I also think the idea of getting Clemson to the top for the first time ever is very appealing up Addi. I am now a Clemson Softball fan. But only temporarily until Addi graduates.

 

[Majors]

Expect her too. I just know teams like FSU, LSU, OU, TX will make a nice pitch to her. Her being in orange isn’t a day 1 Pickens type of commit.

LSU this weekend. Would expect her to be at Tennessee for the USC or UGA game.

 

[Vol67]

I wouldn't pull for Clemson if they were playing Satan.

Really hope they miss the trip to the WCWS

 

[VolsFan1615]

The bonus with Linton is that she fields it and hits it will enough to not be a PO. She would be heavily recruited even if she didn't pitch. Hopefully UT lets her know that she can do both here

 

[chuckiepoo]

Welcome, @VolsFan1615. Keep working it.

 

[orange beard]

LSU this weekend. Would expect her to be at Tennessee for the USC or UGA game.

Hope she comes to both and many more!

 

[tnburban]

How any self respecting Tennessean can commit to that school is beyond me.

As someone with a kid who played in college, and one who is now...sometimes they want a change. I'm floored how people think that people raised in TN should never ever dare think about living anywhere else. I've got a son who wanted to go to UT and did, and a daughter who couldn't wait to see what else was out there.

Get off the "you're from TN so you MUST play for TN" high horse.

EDIT: and I've had 4 kids in college. One graduated from UT because that's what he wanted. One started at UT and then transfered up north and he's turned out well, one went to UTC as that was a great fit for her, and the youngest wanted to spread her wings. We NEVER said "you're from TN so you can't leave" type thing - that's just crazy especially if they have great opportunities elsewhere. And the youngest is playng softball at an out of state school. UT was an option but at a laughable scholarship offer.

 

[therickbol]

UT has a big time 2025 recruit visiting (C/2B) this weekend. They will need to knock it out of the park though.

 

[Putbacks]

UT has a big time 2025 recruit visiting (C/2B) this weekend. They will need to knock it out of the park though.

Well can they? Is it doable? What is the criteria?

 

[Majors]

UT has a big time 2025 recruit visiting (C/2B) this weekend. They will need to knock it out of the park though.

Based on your post of Clemson and Linton… I’d assume it’s Bain. Solid player, not the day 1 starter Elsa is.

 

[therickbol]

Well can they? Is it doable? What is the criteria?

There are a couple things UT has going for it. Location and home state school are helping. Relationship with coaching staff seems to be very important to her.

 

[anecwnrjcns12]

Daughter of Candice Fode who played for Tennessee from 96-97

 

[Majors]

Daughter of Candice Fode who played for Tennessee from 96-97

Is she the first legacy player? Fairly young program (1996) for those first year players to have their kids in teens-early 20’s now. Sarah Feketes daughter ( Halle Bailey) will be on the clock next year and I’d say Tennessee and everyone else after that.

 

[M40]

There are a couple things UT has going for it. Location and home state school are helping. Relationship with coaching staff seems to be very important to her.

And making it to the WCWS

 

[kregman]

Anyone know any info on her?

 

[chuckiepoo]

Anyone know any info on her?

From down the tweet thread…

 

[Majors]

Elsa on campus today

 

[Volfan2012]

 

[kregman]

Any report from game today?

 

[TouchOfGrey]

8-0 LVs after 9, playing 10 and I had to leave. Ryleigh (2), Karlyn (3), Charli (2), and Payton (2) all pitched well. Sophia and Laura (our two transfers) were the offensive stars. Sophia HR and 2B, Laura HR, 2B, and 1B. Katie and Boo also homered. Mackenzie started at 2B while Bella and Laura played SS. Taylor P played 3B. Each Leach sister played some OF and both pretty quick. G started at 1B and played great D with Boo coming in, and all 3 catchers got innings. Karen split starters 5 and 5 innings but this may mean Mackenzie playing 2B???? Zaida will obviously be at 3B in the spring. She was there but not in uniform and Gracie did not play. Ashley and her mom were sitting in my row behind home plate and it was nice seeing them there. We can score with anybody, in my very humble opinion, success of season lies with Karlyn as I’ve stated before.

 

[jeebie]

Any report from game today?

When I left in the top of the tenth inning it was 14-0 Lady Vols. Karen Weekly has tremendous depth on this team (except maybe pitching). Just about all the players played half the game because of the depth, plus I'm sure the coaches wanted a chance to look at all the players in action. All four pitchers saw action and pitched well. If I remember correctly, White and Orsini pitched two innings each and Pickens and Gottshall pitched three innings each.
Taylor, Nugent, Mealer and Gibson all had home runs. I hope I didn't leave anyone else out. Nugent, Mealer and West all had doubles. There is going to be tremendous competition at all positions except with Kiki in centerfield. I was impressed with Nugent and Mealer, both are good pickups. Mealer may give Bella Faw a lot of competition for playing time at shortstop. Donihoo and Rodriguez played at second base. Puni did not dress out, hope it's nothing serious. Taylor Pannell played at third base and so did Boo Gibson. Giulia K. handled the move from catcher to first base very well. Kirkpatrick handled the catching duties most of the game and did OK.