Social media reacts to Nebraska softball's pitching coach retiring

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After 41 total seasons with the program, Nebraska softball pitching coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on Tuesday. Sippel played at Nebraska from 1985 to 1988 and has coached the Huskers since 1990, including the last 23 seasons as associate head coach.

In those 41 seasons, she was a part of 1,449 wins, 18 conference titles, 26 NCAA Tournament appearances and six trips to the Women's College World Series. She was a five-time member of the NFCA Midwest Region Coaching Staff of the Year and was the 2002 National Assistant Coach of the Year.

Sippel also played a role in every All-American pitching award in program history. She was a two-time All-American player and coached six Husker pitchers for a total of eight All-American awards.

Sippel shared some of her feelings after the end of a 40+ year career.

“To all who have touched this program, you have also touched me. Thank you for your kindness, encouragement and partnership throughout the years. I leave with a deep appreciation of the many wonderful memories and accomplishments shared with this department and most certainly the Red Team.”

Sippel was an accomplished international player and coach. She represented Team Canada as a pitcher in the 1996 Olympics and coached Team Canada in 2008.

She is the first Husker to have her jersey retired. Sippel is also a member of the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame, the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame and the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame.

We compiled the best social media reactions to the news. Find those reactions below.

Forever a Husker​

Forever a Husker.

Thank you and enjoy retirement, Coach Sippel. pic.twitter.com/WJIhGYKWxT

— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) June 2, 2026

So much love​

SO MUCH LOVE, RESPECT, TRUST.
GRATEFUL BEYOND MEASURE TO HAVE SHARED THIS JOURNEY WITH YOU MY DEAR FRIEND https://t.co/iu0KJQyGOi

— Rhonda Revelle (@RhondaRevelle) June 2, 2026

Jordy to the staff?​

Nebraska associate head coach/pitching coach Lori Sippel announced her retirement on Tuesday after the best season in program history.

Should only be a matter of time before Jordy Frahm is added to the coaching staff. I think that's the obvious move to make.…

— Maren Angus-Coombs (@Maren_Angus) June 2, 2026

A pillar​

A pillar of @HuskerSoftball for four decades. Thank you for everything, Coach Sippel! #Huskershttps://t.co/wOm3gJtWvK

— Nate Rohr (@RohrOfTheCrowd) June 2, 2026

Wow​

Wow.

What an incredible career for Lori Sippel. https://t.co/q9CZGaN7sN

— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) June 2, 2026

A Husker great​

Nebraska softball associate head coach Lori Sippel is retiring after 37 seasons. In 41 years with Nebraska, the former Husker pitcher led NU to 1,449 wins, 18 conference titles, 26 NCAA Tournament appearances and 6 trips to the WCWS.

A Husker great! Enjoy retirement, coach! https://t.co/FnKbHXIjb9

— Abby Barmore (@Abby_Barmore) June 2, 2026

One of one​

One of one coach, one of one human.

Thank you will never be enough! https://t.co/aJCMWwqo5zpic.twitter.com/lanUKc03U2

— Mattie Fowler Burkhardt (@m_fowler17) June 2, 2026

One of the greats​

Definitely one of the most accomplished assistant coaches in all of #Huskers sports history. https://t.co/l2srJSCM26

— Adam Krueger (@AdamKruegerTV) June 2, 2026

Breaking​

BREAKING

Longtime assistant and associate head coach for Nebraska Softball, Lori Sippel, is retiring.

Sippel was the first player to have her jersey retired and holds 12 pitching records at Nebraska.#Huskers | @1011_News

— Nathan Brennan (@NathanBnewsin) June 2, 2026

Best arms​

Nebraska softball Associate Head Coach and one of the best pitchers in program history, Lori Sippel is stepping down after 37 seasons.

Sippel is the pitching coach behind some of the best arms this program has seen.@HurrdatSports | @HailVarsityhttps://t.co/sijhhxNGOO

— Enrique Alvarez-Clary (@RadioRicoAC) June 2, 2026

Congrats​

One of the greatest to play and coach the game. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement https://t.co/4PA9XK4jDw

— Dr. AbbieSomething (@AbbieSomething) June 2, 2026

Loved by players​

A true embodiment of how to respect the game, how to love the game, and how to wear the scarlet and cream. You started coaching me in the circle and you are still coaching me today. My coach, my mentor and my friend, I look up to every single day. Love you Sip https://t.co/JyjIS2HY2j

— Olivia Ferrell (@liv_ferrell39) June 2, 2026

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