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nkhooch
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I agree that his likely his strategy. When a basketball team is up

big with little time left, coaches often put in bench players who will never earn time in normal situations. This feels like the same situation. If there were other players who hadn't seen the field, I can see it. But, she is the only one.
Posted: 03/03/2026 at 02:40 PM ET
(In response to this post by RVAHokie05)

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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