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MidloHokie
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Grizzard has only pitched 87 innings in her three years of college ball.

If getting on the field was her #1 priority she'd be somewhere else this season. I guess the coaching staff could insert her for a few innings but it's not going to help the team in any way. If she's interested in making a meaningful contribution (and pitching meaningful innings) perhaps the best thing for her is not to pitch this season thereby preserving her eligibility. She could graduate and transfer to a school where she could meaningfully contribute in the circle. Perhaps she's 'moved on' and decided just being on the team is enough. If so, that's fine too. All athletes have to do that at some point.
Posted: 03/03/2026 at 06:28 AM ET
(In response to this post by nkhooch)

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Great thing about these early season tournaments is that there are some
nkhooch 03/03/26 01:49 AM ET
For all we know the coach may have had a meeting with her at the
SHPHOKIE 03/03/26 03:50 PM ET
After the limited role she has played the last two years I don't believe
nkhooch 03/03/26 04:05 PM ET
I agree, I have been wondering where she has been this season. Is she
PokieHokie 03/03/26 12:53 PM ET
She is not injured.**
nkhooch 03/03/26 02:14 PM ET
Hard to know about “deserves”
Hockeydad 03/03/26 01:50 PM ET
I get that. But, I think he wants to get the 3 new pitchers as much time
nkhooch 03/03/26 02:18 PM ET
Coach Pete is putting the team in the best position to win.
RVAHokie05 03/03/26 09:56 AM ET
I agree that his likely his strategy. When a basketball team is up
nkhooch 03/03/26 02:40 PM ET
Apples and oranges comparison with basketball
VTChip 03/03/26 02:58 PM ET
I see the freshman thing. And I would put Bree
nkhooch 03/03/26 03:53 PM ET
For me - Trusting in Pete and the other coaches is the only thing to do. **
laphroaig 03/03/26 08:10 AM ET
I do trust in Pete to do what's best for the team and avoid
nkhooch 03/03/26 02:26 PM ET
Grizzard has only pitched 87 innings in her three years of college ball.
MidloHokie 03/03/26 06:28 AM ET
Right, not her #1 priority. She clearly wants to stay at VT. It's also
nkhooch 03/03/26 02:31 PM ET
I was thinking the same thing
philvt93 03/03/26 07:09 AM ET
But he's got two pitching commits in the Class of 2026
VTChip 03/03/26 09:17 AM ET
Yes, I agree Chip! We lost Grein because she wanted to be the Alpha, which
PokieHokie 03/03/26 01:05 PM ET
Turns out she made a pretty good alpha. Although they had a second pitcher
nkhooch 03/03/26 03:00 PM ET