Gopher Softball 2025

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DietCokeFan said:
I’m sure she’s got big money calling her name. Wouldn’t blame her.
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In addition, the 2 position coaches that recruited her have left coaching - Katie Richardson Strehlow and Carly Wynn. But, I'm still hoping it's not true.
 
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mngolf said:
No, but sure makes me question following college softball beyond my own kid at this point.
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Oklahoma's gonna win every title until Patty retires and then half once her kid is running the team anyways
 

The timing is really odd to me. I wonder if this was coaches throwing money at her to get her into portal. Regardless still think MN needs a more experienced head coach that can develop players.
 

If she's got a legitimate personal reason why then fine all the best to her, but if she's just chasing a ring and a paycheck then I hope karma hits her hard. We've dealt with this before and still haven't fully recovered.
 




The thing I don't understand is:

Why go through Fall Ball, when you are going to transfer? Why not transfer during the summer, so you can play in the fall at your new school?
 


As she entered the portal immediately after it opened, I think her decision was made some time ago.
 

Who on earth is going to play SS now? lol - Hopefully they can find a replacement in the portal. Might be a challenge.
 




mngolf said:
Gotta believe someone came through with money. Enough to change her mind.
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I agree with Gopher68....this wasn't about money.... though now she stands to make a lot from it. I think a lot will be shown from where she ends up. If it's anywhere but somewhere in Cali or Arizona, then yes, it's about money. What will really irritate me is if she ends up at Nebraska...her younger sister just committed there, even though they won't play together, I would say it's pretty shady if she ends up there.
 

Hard to believe there's much money in softball still outside of the top 2-3 schools and 5-10 players
 

rowdaboat said:
Hard to believe there's much money in softball still outside of the top 2-3 schools and 5-10 players
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If everyone on Oklahoma gets 40k to play there, then certainly there are other schools paying well too. No it doesn't compare to football or basketball.
 

mngolf said:
If everyone on Oklahoma gets 40k to play there, then certainly there are other schools paying well too. No it doesn't compare to football or basketball.
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I'd be surprised if Oakland nil value is above 20k
 



Gophers will open season at Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Feb 7-9.

Friday: Utah, California
Saturday: Miami (OH), at Arizona State
Sunday: Utah
 

Gopher68 said:
While Jess leaving will definitely hurt, the Gophers did lose a two time BIG player of the year and seemed to do pretty well without her.
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I try not to get attached to the players anymore especially in the NIL era and just enjoy the time they are with the gophers. I do appreciate the players that stay all 4 years and true to their commitment.
 

Schedule has been released. Beyond what we knew already, Gopher tournament at US Bank Stadium is Feb 28-Mar 2, tournament at Florida Atlantic weekend #2, and a neutral midweek vs. McNeese State in Beaumont,TX in between the LSU tournament and Oklahoma City Big Ten conference pod weekend. No non-conference midweek games after that.

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Gopher Softball Announces Full 2025 Schedule - University of Minnesota Athletics

MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota softball team announces its full 2025 schedule.
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Gopher68 said:
While Jess leaving will definitely hurt, the Gophers did lose a two time BIG player of the year and seemed to do pretty well without her.
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The offense had a lot more talent a few years ago than now, Oakland was 20/54 of the HRs and had a lot of .200 range hitters in lineup last year
 

Chase the Rise said:
I agree with Gopher68....this wasn't about money.... though now she stands to make a lot from it. I think a lot will be shown from where she ends up. If it's anywhere but somewhere in Cali or Arizona, then yes, it's about money. What will really irritate me is if she ends up at Nebraska...her younger sister just committed there, even though they won't play together, I would say it's pretty shady if she ends up there.
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Family is very important to some people. I get it.
 

#2Gopher said:
Family is very important to some people. I get it.
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They won't play together-age wise they are 5 years apart. Family has nothing to do with wanting to leave...Unless she's homesick or something similar wanting to be home...then transferring to a Standford or UCLA makes sense. If she ends up at a Florida State/Texas/Oklahoma/Duke/etc....this was about money.
 

I still cant get over the timing of this move. Don't most programs start play in early Feb? So she is going to find a program and fit into a starting position in less than two months? Wouldn't most schools already be full with scholarships this late and have a determined infield set? Maybe I am missing something which could definitely be the case. lol I thought she was really close with Krapf too.
 

DietCokeFan said:
I still cant get over the timing of this move. Don't most programs start play in early Feb? So she is going to find a program and fit into a starting position in less than two months? Wouldn't most schools already be full with scholarships this late and have a determined infield set? Maybe I am missing something which could definitely be the case. lol I thought she was really close with Krapf too.
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I agree the timing is weird. But college coaches are in the business of finding your replacement as a player. If they can improve, they will try to. I also think a lot of programs save money out until after the season begins, just in case they have an injury or someone leaves, that they can get a transfer if needed.

And...she's the reigning B10 player of the year...no infield would be so set that they can't find a spot for her....plus her bat.
 

It has been 18 days and I have not seen anything indicating destination. Does anyone know where she is going?
 

Robo discussion thread that she may be ineligible for a year and the December window only is no sit out if you're a grad transfer
 

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