Liberty losing a scoring opportunity in the top of the eighth on an improper substitution reportedly the wrong the number was a brutal mistake

I heard that someone is being let go to open up a roster spot.

Boozer92 said:

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Liberty losing a scoring opportunity in the top of the eighth on an improper substitution reportedly the wrong the number was a brutal mistake

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The coach abjectly comparing notes with the ump and then immediately capitulating was brutal. You'd like to think a coach like Vitello or Gasso would have vigorously fake news'd the thing for the team's morale if nothing else.

Then again they'd probably never be in that situation. It just seemed like the coach meekly owning the mistake wasn't helpful for Liberty's players at that juncture.

Kinda funny that she got her karma after she was targeting Kai L and using their challenges to get her called out for taking her foot off the bag.

maxag42 said:

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Umps cheating in the tu-Clemson game. Upheld a call that was so obviously not the right call.

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Wait

Texas got a call in a playoff game that helps them win. Never seen that one.

Bcskid91 said:

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I heard that someone is being let go to open up a roster spot.

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Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think scholarships are year to year. Coach Ford has mentioned that she has an end of year meeting with each player. Talk abut their goals before the season, did they meet them, their performance during the season, their expectations for the next year, etc. At this time might talk about scholarships. You have earned a full one or, in some cases, a player might be told they cannot offer one for the next year but they are welcome to stay on without one and maybe earn one the next year. It can be considered 'cold' but also gives the coaches a chance to bring in players who can realistically compete for starting spots and maybe even become stars. A tough part of the game.

So many changes I don't know the rules anymore but It used to be the scholarships at power 5 schools were good for 4 years and could not be taken away or reduced for on field performance. You also could not go from a scholarship player to non scholarship player, that would make you ineligible. No idea if that is still the case

Coaches have always had conversations with players and in some cases encourage players to find other opportunities

Thanks for the clarification. I recall many years ago that they were for four years. At some schools players that did not 'measure up' were heavily pressured by coaches to give up their scholarships, especially in sports with small rosters. But I vaguely recall a year or two ago that they became year by year. I will have to check this out over the summer. Thanks again.

Decided to do a bit o' research on the scholarship question.

Checked out the NCSA site, among others. Big difference between major and minor sports. I am interested in softball. Softball is considered an 'equivalency sport', with rules different than 'headcount' sports like football. They can be full ride or partial. They can be multi-year or single year. Depends on the school and its funding and the value of the athlete to the program.

https://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/how-to-get-recruited/scholarship-facts
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https://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/managing-recruiting-process/walk-on-vs-scholarship

Two of the 'key takeaways':

- Full-ride scholarships are rare but offer complete financial coverage -- most student-athletes receive partial scholarships.
- Scholarship offers are typically one-year agreements and may change annually based on performance, budget, and roster needs.
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https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/full-ride-scholarships
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This will all change if the roster limit goes in to effect. A section on it here:

https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/ncaa-scholarship-roster-limits-2024
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Another site simply says this:

Athletic scholarships are given on a yearly basis. Many athletes and their families make the mistake of believing that athletic scholarships last all four years in college, but it's not true.

That means that they award you financial aid one year at a time.

At the end of each year, scholarships are renewed by the coach and athletic department, provided that you remain eligible throughout the year.

You are allowed to be on athletic scholarships for up to five years in your college career.

Coaches are able to adjust the amount of the scholarship at the end of each year when it expires. That means they can increase, decrease, or get canceled altogether.
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If anyone knows of any other sites I am interested in reading them.

South Carolina blows a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the 7th, allowing UCLA to force a Game 3 on sunday. Carolina changed pitchers right before this batter.

JORDAN WOOLERY WALK-OFF HOMER TO STAVE OFF ELIMINATION!!

BRUINS NEVER SAY DIE!! pic.twitter.com/XlTlJ4qjmt

— UCLA Softball (@UCLASoftball) May 24, 2025

In 2015, the NCAA Division I "Power 5" Schools implemented a rule that has the effect of "protecting" Division I student-athletes from having their athletic scholarship cancelled or not renewed for any athletics reason. Quite simply, a coach cannot take away a scholarship for poor athletic performance

https://informedathlete.com/the-facts-about-guaranteed-multi-year-ncaa-di-scholarships/#:~:text=In%202015%2C%20the%20NCAA%20Division,scholarship%20for%20poor%20athletic%20performance.

That site discusses the agreement among the power 5 at the time conferences to make all scholarships 4 year

OU rolling

I hope OU wins it all now. Status quo is better if we aren't there

Frankie this is correct. There is a limit currently of 12 scholarships for D1 softball per team, but the team can manage full, partial, # of years, etc. within this limit. I don't believe individual schools are required to disclose scholarship status of specific players publicly.

If the new agreement goes into place then there are no scholarship limits next year, but there is a 25 member roster limit. Not sure if non-roster players can practice, participate outside of game lineups, if there are provisions for redshirts / injured members to not count against this limit, etc.

Also - I feel like we will see 2 "ready now" offensive players join the team via portal. My bet is on C, OF, possibly DP.

Boozer92 said:

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I hope OU wins it all now. Status quo is better if we aren't there

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They very likely will.

Boozer92 said:

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I hope OU wins it all now. Status quo is better if we aren't there

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me too

Boozer92 said:

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I hope OU wins it all now. Status quo is better if we aren't there

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Long flight from Norman to the WCWS?

bottom of 1st. Tenn 2 Neb 2.
Pickens doesn't look sharp.

Jordy Bahl is a bad ass.

16 for 17 so far in the regionals and super regionals.

Since we are out, I'm cheering for Tech and Nebraska to be in the final.

frankie00 said:

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Decided to do a bit o' research on the scholarship question.

Checked out the NCSA site, among others. Big difference between major and minor sports. I am interested in softball. Softball is considered an 'equivalency sport', with rules different than 'headcount' sports like football. They can be full ride or partial. They can be multi-year or single year. Depends on the school and its funding and the value of the athlete to the program.

https://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/how-to-get-recruited/scholarship-facts
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https://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting/managing-recruiting-process/walk-on-vs-scholarship

Two of the 'key takeaways':

- Full-ride scholarships are rare but offer complete financial coverage -- most student-athletes receive partial scholarships.
- Scholarship offers are typically one-year agreements and may change annually based on performance, budget, and roster needs.
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https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/full-ride-scholarships
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This will all change if the roster limit goes in to effect. A section on it here:

https://www.ncsasports.org/blog/ncaa-scholarship-roster-limits-2024
------------
Another site simply says this:

Athletic scholarships are given on a yearly basis. Many athletes and their families make the mistake of believing that athletic scholarships last all four years in college, but it's not true.

That means that they award you financial aid one year at a time.

At the end of each year, scholarships are renewed by the coach and athletic department, provided that you remain eligible throughout the year.

You are allowed to be on athletic scholarships for up to five years in your college career.

Coaches are able to adjust the amount of the scholarship at the end of each year when it expires. That means they can increase, decrease, or get canceled altogether.
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If anyone knows of any other sites I am interested in reading them.

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Reading up on the rules post house settlement, all sports would become equivalency sports, but NCAA isn't limiting scholarships anymore. I gather that was a concession to the smaller schools who may not want to fund all the scholarships in full.

LB12Diamond said:

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Jordy Bahl is a bad ass.

16 for 17 so far in the regionals and super regionals.

Since we are out, I'm cheering for Tech and Nebraska to be in the final.

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I think Nebraska would get OU next if they make it to OKC.

Yes, 2-7 matchup and actually the opening game for the WCWS next Thursday.

bottom of 3rd. Tenn 2 Neb 2.
Pickens doesn't look paeticularly sharp. 45 pitches

I think I jinxed Bahl. Her first K. My bad.

Still can't believe we're not at Davis today watching the ladies punch their ticket

totally agree. I cannot say i am invested in any of these games. I had errands to run and left the UCLA game expecting USce to advance. I guess they would be my sentimental favorite....

and on another note- runner left early. so much of possibly tying the game.

Unfortunately, Aggie sports have trained me to find other teams to root for in the post season most years.

Ag1188 said:

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South Carolina blows a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the 7th, allowing UCLA to force a Game 3 on sunday. Carolina changed pitchers right before this batter.

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Hmmmm, sounds really familiar for some reason.

I always cheer on the underdogs. Unless they play us. This year? I would like to see Liberty go all the way, would make our loss to them just a wee bit better. Not a lot better, just a wee bit.

Next would be Ole Miss, Clemson and then South Carolina.

But pretty darn good chance it will be the same darn team again. The pro team.

We'll see.

I always cheer for whoever is playing the sips

Boozer92 said:

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I always cheer for whoever is playing the sips

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That's a given !!

This may sound dumb, but is anyone else rooting for Liberty? I feel like the further they go, maybe the more validated it makes us losing to them?

Just me?

Boozer92 said:

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I always cheer for whoever is playing the sips

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Yep. I'm a big Clemson fan tonight!

Not sure I am rooting for them but watching them hit against everyone not named Emiley Kennedy kind of makes me think they found a tell. They are good hitters but not as good as they hit her.

Definitely went all in preparing for her and that plus Trisha's reluctance to ever pull her was the main factor in the losses imo