Texas sweeps Texas Tech in WCWS finals, wins second consecutive softball national championship

Well deserved!  Super tough in every situation.  They never gave up, never gave in.  So proud of my Longhorns.  It is ALWAYS good to be a Longhorn! 

Congratulations gals, that was unbelievable and we all love you.  Hook Em y'all! 

25 minutes ago, SB21 said:

I mean you can’t knock what Canady did for the sport, and the fact she took Tech from nobody to back to back finals….. we were just better as a team. Tip of the hat to Mrs Canady but Hook Em cause we’re the back to back champs. 🤘

I dont blame her for taking the money. Especially in that sport, but what did she really do for the sport? Nothing in my opinion. She was dominant and surrounded by NIL mercenaries and got no trophies. Didn't even win the big 12. She lost in the semis twice at Stanford and in the finals twice at Tortilla Tech. 1 million to go one extra round surrounded by a hand picked and paid for roster? Congrats to her, her bank account and her individual trophy case, but IMHO, she did nothing for the sport other than being the face of NIL.

Texas Tech had a chance to stick it to Texas and give Cody Campbell and all his sycophants ammo heading into the Fall, but they couldn't get it done after spending all that money.

Texas Tech is and will always be a house of cards.

2 minutes ago, Ace Recruiter said:

I dont blame her for taking the money. Especially in that sport, but what did she really do for the sport? Nothing in my opinion. She was dominant and surrounded by NIL mercenaries and got no trophies. Didn't even win the big 12. She lost in the semis twice at Stanford and in the finals twice at Tortilla Tech. 1 million to go one extra round surrounded by a hand picked and paid for roster? Congrats to her, her bank account and her individual trophy case, but IMHO, she did nothing for the sport other than being the face of NIL.

She was dominant and brought eyes to the sport. Being the face of NIL meant trickle effects to helping others in the sport get more money too. She seems like a good person who cared what younger fans were looking up to as well.  And every sport now is almost about NIL mercenaries everywhere the game has changed lol

7 hours ago, utx2 said:

I did the same.   One sided and the announcers always over emphasize , maybe just me.   I tried espnu but that wasn’t much better.   Maybe they will improve but these are first world issues 

we are Champs 🤘

ESPNU was equally cringe. It was like the View.  All about the announcers.  😴

14 minutes ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

ESPNU was equally cringe. It was like the View.  All about the announcers.  😴

Definitely is cringe if you are a Longhorn fan. I get it though. People want a story. Ho him, Texas wins another championship doesn’t have the same drama as historically mediocre program rises above it all and beats the big dog. Not any different than people wanting Indiana to beat OSU in football last year. It’s a cross I think we all willingly will bear to be a perennial power in most of the sports we participate!  Don’t expect it to change as long as we are the team to beat

33 minutes ago, THookem said:

 

Another eejit with an unhealthy Texas obsession. It’s always nice to see yormark looking dejected.

9 hours ago, Bobby Burton said:

That and intentionally walking Stewart and putting the go ahead run on second. Not the smart move IMO. 

To be fair, I would have walked Stewart every time she came to the plate. 

57 minutes ago, Ace Recruiter said:

I dont blame her for taking the money. Especially in that sport, but what did she really do for the sport? Nothing in my opinion. She was dominant and surrounded by NIL mercenaries and got no trophies. Didn't even win the big 12. She lost in the semis twice at Stanford and in the finals twice at Tortilla Tech. 1 million to go one extra round surrounded by a hand picked and paid for roster? Congrats to her, her bank account and her individual trophy case, but IMHO, she did nothing for the sport other than being the face of NIL.

She brought attention and viewers to women’s softball. All time tv rates for women’s softball. She a lot for women’s sports.

where ya going Tech?
 

https://x.com/AllKindsWeather/status/2062724399975850464/video/1?s=46

6 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

She brought attention and viewers to women’s softball. All time tv rates for women’s softball. She a lot for women’s sports.

I haven't heard anything that's extraordinary, she gets credit for being the highest paid player at the time.  Jordy Bahl Frahm likely took less money to go home to Nebraska and build that program (her home state) into a contender.  To me that's more worthy.  Karlyn Pickens was interviewed and said she was offered a ton more money (likely by Tech) but stayed at Tennessee because it means something to try to finish what you started.  Reese Atwood was contacted by Tech last year during the WCWS and said no thanks I'm staying at Texas.

Teagan Kavan has interviewers pull in who she believes should be recognized that usually do not get the spotlight (Altemeier).

Those types of actions have more impact imo.

🤘🤘🍻🥎

20 minutes ago, THookem said:

 

I want to see an airplane flying this on a banner over Lubbock. 

Impressive stat right here:

Kavan is getting all the accolades and rightfully so, but I also have to give props to Citlaly Gutierrez.  I myself have been critical of her and didn't think she was a legit #2, but against Tennessee and Tech at the WCWS, she was lights out and gave the team a chance to win and that's all you can ask.  And she did it with a smile on her face.  Because of her outings, Kavan was able to get the needed rest to do what she does best.

21 minutes ago, UTexas said:

Impressive stat right here:

 

How many final two inning sets did Kavan pitch in CWS games?  Or is this a two season total, all games?

Edited June 5Jun 5 by MarkInAustin

7 minutes ago, MarkInAustin said:

How many final two inning sets did Kavan pitch in CWS games?  Or is this a two season total, all games?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not for sure. He got that stat from another tweet from someone else but I can't find the origianl one I saw.

22 minutes ago, HookemTexas said:

Kavan is getting all the accolades and rightfully so, but I also have to give props to Citlaly Gutierrez.  I myself have been critical of her and didn't think she was a legit #2, but against Tennessee and Tech at the WCWS, she was lights out and gave the team a chance to win and that's all you can ask.  And she did it with a smile on her face.  Because of her outings, Kavan was able to get the needed rest to do what she does best.

Totally agree. Citlaly went head to head against Canady and won in the deciding WCWS game. That’s no small feat.