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VAHokie89
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VAHokie89

Depending on the coach, softball is full of bottleneck situations

Depending on how much a coach subs, platoons, etc. Depending on graduations. Depending on... factors As soon as you have a built in good starter at a position. the rest of the players are just benchwarmers until there is an opening due to graduation, injury, really good incoming player that forces a move, etc. I know it is not that neat and clean but good teams with good players, people are either waiting their turn or moving on to find playing time... And it should not always been seen as "this player can't play at that level"..... Add in money now and...
Posted: 06/22/2025 at 07:55 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTChip)

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Schools with the most transfer portal commits
VTChip • 06/21/25 11:10 AM ET
and the quality of the signings?**
VAHokie89 • 06/22/25 07:52 PM ET
It's probably too early for rankings, but....
VTChip • 06/22/25 09:31 PM ET
Florida, Tennessee, UCLA
VaTechHokiesACC • 06/23/25 04:12 AM ET
Actually, you could be talking two years ago with regards to Texas Tech. **
VTChip • 06/23/25 07:59 AM ET
It’s interesting the lack of signings by those 8 schools
Hockeydad • 06/21/25 01:52 PM ET
I don’t have a frame of reference. Are transfers increasing? Is money
GBOHokie • 06/21/25 01:21 PM ET
The portal numbers are up from last year to this year
VTChip • 06/21/25 11:20 PM ET
Depending on the coach, softball is full of bottleneck situations ◄
VAHokie89 • 06/22/25 07:55 PM ET
The grass is always greener on the other side, or is it? Many of these
PokieHokie • 06/22/25 09:14 AM ET
For MANY of them , I bet money is not the issue
VAHokie89 • 06/23/25 12:59 AM ET
Definitely doesn't help promote the concept of "TEAM". **
HokieAvalanche • 06/22/25 11:18 AM ET
Any situation where someone is praised for "doing something for the team
VAHokie89 • 06/23/25 01:02 AM ET
But, every successful team tells you that it's because they love each other
nkhooch • 06/22/25 04:05 PM ET
When did you improve you avatar?**
IB4TECH • 06/21/25 12:44 PM ET
It’s been a little while
VTChip • 06/21/25 01:02 PM ET
How's the leg progressing? 🤞**
TomTurkey • 06/21/25 02:16 PM ET
Slowly but surely
VTChip • 06/21/25 04:17 PM ET
😢🙏**
Federal Hokie • 06/21/25 11:03 PM ET
Happy you're on the mend. Sorry to hear about your better half.
Atlee Hokie • 06/21/25 08:33 PM ET
Pls tell Bonnie she's in our prayers and thoughts. And, you
saret • 06/21/25 06:34 PM ET
Prayers for your....
2hhoop3 • 06/21/25 05:07 PM ET
Oh, my! Been there, done that. Not that bad. Prayer for good prognosis.**
TomTurkey • 06/21/25 04:48 PM ET
Ouch!**
RJHokie • 06/21/25 04:41 PM ET
You're doing just great!**
IB4TECH • 06/21/25 01:09 PM ET
More good info.......
2hhoop3 • 06/21/25 11:53 AM ET