Who else is a softball fan?

North Texas Shep · March 8, 2013

I plan on going to the games on Saturday and Sunday. Any of you guys go to the games? Is there a decent crowd? Personally, I can not wait to see these ladies in action. They seem to be good this year.

greenjoe · March 8, 2013

I'd like to go to a game but so far it just hasn't been on my radar. I plan my entire fall around North Texas football. NT Softball not nearly enough. What time are this weekend's games ?

GO MEAN GREEN

untcampbell · March 8, 2013

The ladies open conference against FIU with a DH on Saturday, starting at 1:00 (second game starts around 3:00). Sunday game is at noon.

My estimate for crowd would be about 250 in the stands for most games, but there are probably 100 more that park along the outfield fence and watch from their pick up, car, etc. I have seen games where the stands are packed.

The team plays with grit and enthusiasm. I enjoy watching them and the game atmosphere is fun....lots of on-field banter.

If you get a chance, see Ashley Kirk pitch. She has this unique pre-pitch routine...a skip/hop to the back of the circle after the catcher returns her the ball, then a hard transfer of the ball from hand to glove as she moves to the pitching rubber. Does it every pitch. Love her attitude.

Ashley had 14 strikeouts in a game last weekend (the second or third time she has done that), not bad when you only have 21 outs to get.

The girls are getting the bats going, and coach is getting more pitchers into the game.

Hope to see you there.

GMG

UNTnewbie · March 8, 2013

Attending Softball games is partly a trade off to get the Wife to attend football games but I do enjoy attending. I sometimes close my eyes and try to imagine I'm at a NT Baseball game. Looks like I won't have to imagine that for very much longer!

ParksAndRecRick · March 8, 2013

Love watching Mean Green Ladies Softball! Will miss this weekend, but will watch em in DentonTown this season!

North Texas Shep · March 9, 2013

The ladies open conference against FIU with a DH on Saturday, starting at 1:00 (second game starts around 3:00). Sunday game is at noon.

My estimate for crowd would be about 250 in the stands for most games, but there are probably 100 more that park along the outfield fence and watch from their pick up, car, etc. I have seen games where the stands are packed.

The team plays with grit and enthusiasm. I enjoy watching them and the game atmosphere is fun....lots of on-field banter.

If you get a chance, see Ashley Kirk pitch. She has this unique pre-pitch routine...a skip/hop to the back of the circle after the catcher returns her the ball, then a hard transfer of the ball from hand to glove as she moves to the pitching rubber. Does it every pitch. Love her attitude.

Ashley had 14 strikeouts in a game last weekend (the second or third time she has done that), not bad when you only have 21 outs to get.

The girls are getting the bats going, and coach is getting more pitchers into the game.

Hope to see you there.

GMG

250! That is great! Are we allowed to bring seat backs? I hope so... I have the back of an geriatric.

North Texas Shep · March 9, 2013

So, I guess I have two questions... Can we bring seat backs? and did the game get moved to 11am?

untcampbell · March 9, 2013

I see no reason you couldn't bring seat backs.

And from twitter:

DENTON, Texas (3/8/13) - Due to concerns about the weather, the North Texas softball team is moving up its Saturday doubleheader to 11 a.m. at Lovelace Stadium. The doubleheader against FIU was originally scheduled for 1 p.m.

The Denton area is expected to receive heavy rain on Saturday afternoon. The Mean Green is hoping to get at least one game played, starting at 11 a.m. North Texas is still scheduled to play on Sunday at 12 p.m. The two teams may play a doubleheader on Sunday, depending on Saturday's outcome.

Please check back with meangreensports.com and @MeanGreenSB on twitter for future updates.

GMG

EagleD · March 9, 2013

I'm not necessarily a softball fan, but do follow it per my job. The UNT team is starting to show signs of vast improvement. Of course, once they get any recognition, the coach will leave and the program will be in the shi*&ter again.

Sorry for the negative waves.