It's been addressed multiple times in this thread.dodger02 said:
Can we stop being cryptic about the "culture situation" and use real words? What's the problem?
agcrock2005 said:
I don't know **** about A&M softball (started watching this thread when we got a new coach) but you people are depressing! Hope Ford does well and we can start competing with the tu and OU's of the world.
greg.w.h said:
The last thing women's sports need is backstabbing and hair pulling. Especially by male fans.
The hire we made shows a lot of promise, but we are already building a negative fan culture around it. Probably should slow the roll…
mjschiller said:
Is there a reason that TexAgs has not interviewed Coach Ford and staff? Would be nice to know how recruiting is progressing.
I clearly don't care if others say what they want to. Or I'd try to post every time someone else does. You're pretty smart. Maybe you can figure out what my point is. Hint: it's a cultural negative from the fan base that might drive away players. If you care about winning that is…Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:
The last thing women's sports need is backstabbing and hair pulling. Especially by male fans.
The hire we made shows a lot of promise, but we are already building a negative fan culture around it. Probably should slow the roll…
This is a discussion thread. Feel free to not read or post if you don't want to discuss. Doubt anyone will mind.
greg.w.h said:I clearly don't care if others say what they want to. Or I'd try to post every time someone else does. You're pretty smart. Maybe you can figure out what my point is. Hint: it's a cultural negative from the fan base that might drive away players. If you care about winning that is…Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:
The last thing women's sports need is backstabbing and hair pulling. Especially by male fans.
The hire we made shows a lot of promise, but we are already building a negative fan culture around it. Probably should slow the roll…
This is a discussion thread. Feel free to not read or post if you don't want to discuss. Doubt anyone will mind.
KBAGOLFER said:mjschiller said:
Is there a reason that TexAgs has not interviewed Coach Ford and staff? Would be nice to know how recruiting is progressing.
This x1 million, weird that every hire down to golf got their time on Texags but coach ford has not, just interesting, heck maybe ask Ty Warren since his daughter is on the team and you can ask him d-line questions David, just saying
Belton Ag said:KBAGOLFER said:mjschiller said:
Is there a reason that TexAgs has not interviewed Coach Ford and staff? Would be nice to know how recruiting is progressing.
This x1 million, weird that every hire down to golf got their time on Texags but coach ford has not, just interesting, heck maybe ask Ty Warren since his daughter is on the team and you can ask him d-line questions David, just saying
She'll be on the show Wednesday.
That's nice. I was talking about the aspersions towards the players that are made in this thread. You're dodging because you know they can impact recruitment even on TexAgs but it's easier to wave your hands and makes claims. I recommend amplifying the discussion by simply not making negative claims about players in an effort to further fire the previous coach. She's fired. Quit talking about how she destroyed the program.Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:I clearly don't care if others say what they want to. Or I'd try to post every time someone else does. You're pretty smart. Maybe you can figure out what my point is. Hint: it's a cultural negative from the fan base that might drive away players. If you care about winning that is…Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:
The last thing women's sports need is backstabbing and hair pulling. Especially by male fans.
The hire we made shows a lot of promise, but we are already building a negative fan culture around it. Probably should slow the roll…
This is a discussion thread. Feel free to not read or post if you don't want to discuss. Doubt anyone will mind.
This is stupid. Nothing said in this thread has affected or will affect the program in the least. Go cry somewhere else.
We're all rooting for Coach Ford here.
This is all nonsense. Nobody has cast any aspersions about any specific players past or present. I will continue to post about things relevant to the program and there's not a damn thing you can do about it.greg.w.h said:That's nice. I was talking about the aspersions towards the players that are made in this thread. You're dodging because you know they can impact recruitment even on TexAgs but it's easier to wave your hands and makes claims. I recommend amplifying the discussion by simply not making negative claims about players in an effort to further fire the previous coach. She's fired. Quit talking about how she destroyed the program.Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:I clearly don't care if others say what they want to. Or I'd try to post every time someone else does. You're pretty smart. Maybe you can figure out what my point is. Hint: it's a cultural negative from the fan base that might drive away players. If you care about winning that is…Belton Ag said:greg.w.h said:
The last thing women's sports need is backstabbing and hair pulling. Especially by male fans.
The hire we made shows a lot of promise, but we are already building a negative fan culture around it. Probably should slow the roll…
This is a discussion thread. Feel free to not read or post if you don't want to discuss. Doubt anyone will mind.
This is stupid. Nothing said in this thread has affected or will affect the program in the least. Go cry somewhere else.
We're all rooting for Coach Ford here.
Technically, she wasn't fired...greg.w.h said:
...She's fired. Quit talking about how she destroyed the program.
I didn't take it as alluding to more departures. But maybe so. We know a few people have been shown the door already and a few decided to leave. I think she was referencing that.dodger02 said:
From TA Radio...
Ford expects several announcements very soon (this week) re: incoming transfers.
Also says there will be some players that don't fit their team and the team doesn't fit them...i.e. alluding to more departures.
dodger02 said:
That would be the preferred interpretation. It would suck to have more departures and be forced to recruit from the student body (as was mentioned elsewhere on this board).
dodger02 said:
Also says there will be some players that don't fit their team and the team doesn't fit them...i.e. alluding to more departures.
InterestingKBAGOLFER said:
What are some questions you'd like David to ask Coach Ford?
Obviously most want to know…
Tell us about your coaching staff
How will the transfer portal help A&M in the spring?
Why did none of your elite ASU girls follow you to A&M?
Who are some newcomers A&M needs to be on the lookout for?
How many players on the roster for the 22-23 season, last year there were so few, will you be doing the same? Why or why not?
That's a start
KBAGOLFER said:
What are some questions you'd like David to ask Coach Ford?
Obviously most want to know…
Tell us about your coaching staff
How will the transfer portal help A&M in the spring?
Why did none of your elite ASU girls follow you to A&M?
Who are some newcomers A&M needs to be on the lookout for?
How many players on the roster for the 22-23 season, last year there were so few, will you be doing the same? Why or why not?
That's a start
hillcountryag86 said:
You were excited about this hire when she was announced. And you seem quite knowledgeable on college softball and particularly A&M softball
Do you have thoughts on why none of Ford's players have followed her to A&M? At least not so far.
Thank you
KBAGOLFER said:hillcountryag86 said:
You were excited about this hire when she was announced. And you seem quite knowledgeable on college softball and particularly A&M softball
Do you have thoughts on why none of Ford's players have followed her to A&M? At least not so far.
Thank you
No idea honestly, don't know any of those players
I know they went to some power house programs. Also if my coach that I played for bolted for another school, part of me might wonder, would they do it again.
The chance to play for a Natty, is all that drives these girls. There's not much money in softball after college
My 2 cents
SM_Ag said:KBAGOLFER said:hillcountryag86 said:
You were excited about this hire when she was announced. And you seem quite knowledgeable on college softball and particularly A&M softball
Do you have thoughts on why none of Ford's players have followed her to A&M? At least not so far.
Thank you
No idea honestly, don't know any of those players
I know they went to some power house programs. Also if my coach that I played for bolted for another school, part of me might wonder, would they do it again.
The chance to play for a Natty, is all that drives these girls. There's not much money in softball after college
My 2 cents
Couldn't agree more, money isn't great for softball and NIL isn't huge in the sport. It's a shame considered how the WCWS is watched yearly with great numbers. But regardless of how they feel towards their former coach, when OU comes knocking with a scholarship offer, they aren't going to get turned down. OU is in a league of their own when it comes to softball.
