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Yep.

Outright with the series win over UW.

They've had a really good year. Manny expected them to fall back, especially with UCLA and UW series to close and they won both

I try and get to a game with my daughter every year. They area blast.

Last year with COVID we went as a family to the regional final, but unfortunately ASU got bounced.

Would love to go again this year. ASU will have to be a host site.

Would love to see them in line for a super regional if they advance, but not sure if facilities come into play with that
 

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ASU absolutely has the facilities to host a Super regional
 

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Wasn't sure on capacities. Farrington doesn't feel huge and some of the other schools look much larger then they actually are.

Just looked it up and capacity is in line with most major programs, save a few outliers like Alabama.

2019 I took my daughter to their open practice today included a facilities tour - they've finished the hitting area and some other detail since then, but were good on the interior stuff
 

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Fun day at Farrington.

Really well rounded team.

Had a couple down moments, but overcame them and they more they see a team the better they play them

Onto the super regionals
 

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My little niece will be joining this loaded squad. Super pumped to be able to make a few games.


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Lost in 11.

Built a 3-0 lead with 3 solo shots. Gave it back with a 2 run HR in the 6th and a solo shot in the 7th.

Had multiple opportunities to win. Runners at 2nd with 1 out, runner at 3rd, bases loaded - just couldn't convert

Northwestern has a couple chances as well, but robbed at the fence and then a great defensive effort by 3B to get a double play

Ultimately, ASU made some mistakes that bit them

Northwestern pitcher thew a great game, wicked change up and kept ASU off balance. Travelled in from IL and pitched all 11 on a 100 degree start

Home plate ump was painful and I hope she is off home tomorrow

Game went 4 hours and maybe broke my wife
 

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Another good game last night.

ASU ended up winning in 8 after dropping another 3 run lead late

Win today and they go to OKC
 

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Still need the portal to be kind and for pitching to develop. Not a senior laden team for sure.

Had the series in their hands multiple times, but couldn't close - mentality will need to shift.

This may be the experience that helps get them there
 

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This is not good news. ASU loses it's softball coach.

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Unfortunately it’s beyond time to recognize that ASU never has been, nor never will be a primetime sports school. They had a nice run with a third tier sport (baseball) a smattering of success with football a LONG time ago, and general mediocrity otherwise.
 

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There is still a lot of good within the program.

Next hire will be important. With the portal things could shift real quick.

Ford did a nice job building structure and I can see when TAM would want her

People look at the football side of TX & OK going SEC, for good reason

Look at the WCWS championship series and also see how big it is for softball

TAM has a lot of resource, but not much of a program currently
 

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