re: 2018 Lsu vs Sec softball senior losses, per team vs LSU

Beth Torina had really ONE year when she had the team to win it all, and she didn't, not because of her coaching, but because the team did not play well, did not run bases right. Defense struggled. It happens.
Beth didn't lose the WCWS for those girls.

Advice for Beth Torina.... reject the criticism of those who point our your “failures” but never applaud your accomplishments. If a critic wont give you credit, reject his criticism.

Some come on here with an agenda, and though they deny it, they have a set of pre-conditioned responses, and talking points to push whatever it is they want. They have the darnedest time posting without mentioning their agenda.

Ignorance is bliss.. I dont know any of the players or their parents, and do not have access to privy information. I just want to see LSU softball succeed, and reach potential. I can only go by what I see, and nobody tells me the team's secrets and stories.

Some call for Howard to be fired. I am more of a batting coach than a head coach. I watched Howard's videos on YouTube. Nothing outside of the mainstream. Talking about gripping a bat, about weight distribution. I didnt see anything wrong, and though they say he advocates putting too much weight on the front foot, I saw Falcon in the video, and she had a beautiful swing. I didnt see anything wrong with what he was teaching her.

I have a few friends who have sons and daughters in travel ball. These kids have been coached extensively, and have gone to clinics and private instruction.

Many parents are very protective of the way their kids hit. They view a coach as being “intrusive” if he tries to change what the kids have always been doing. I watched Caccamise's video on YouTube, seems to be a good player but that batting style... not for me. I wouldnt have my daughter batting like that. See, though, she comes to LSU and if Howard says, “This is not going to work on the college level” or “You are losing power and adjustability with the way you bat”.....then there is a problem. But..if what she is doing actually works, let her go. She has been very successful so far.

Someone said Jaquish's father was her coach. (Must be a really good coach). So, Howard is not able to do much more than a few helpful hints...is that how it works? He doesnt want to be intrusive, and that hesitation may make it look like he just lets the kids do what they want. He talks to the players, I have seen him do it. Its not like he dont care. I think in a sense his hands may be tied.

Despite all of that, can you imagine what Springfield and Doyle can do at the plate,, once they get fixed? Doyle is a rock solid ball player, if she can fill the third spot in the lineup and play well, we wont miss Sahvannah as much.

Going to be interesting to see what LSU does next year. The work order has been placed, though. LSU cant have another dismal year at the plate. Looking forward to it. Eight more months and it starts all over again. Going to be interesting.