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It is a dismal time for the big three sports — football, men’s basketball and baseball — at ASU. Something went wrong. Several years ago, the future was bright and sports pundits took notice.
DUCK HUNTERS: The ASU softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore outfielder Anniw Lockwood during the Sun Devils' loss to Kentucky earlier this season. ASU will face Oregon in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)
COMIC RELIEF: Junior outfielder Lesley Rogers is known as the comedian of the ASU softball team while also providing solid offense in the leadoff spot for the Sun Devils. (Photo by Jessica Weisel)
At the ASU-Missouri game, Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said that, despite the fact that several schools have contacted the conference about expansion, the Pac-12 is happy where they are and do not plan to add any further.
I’m fully aware of the fact that voicing concerns about the cost of attending ASU is kind of a softball of a topic to write on. After all, who among us wouldn’t like to see the trajectory of tuition change its course and start sloping downwards?
After an undefeated senior year that saw him win the national title at 125 pounds, Anthony Robles will receive the Jimmy V award at the 2011 ESPYs.
Steady presence: ASU coach Tim Esmay argues with the umpiring crew during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over New Mexico on June 3. Esmay’s leadership this past season was a large part of the team’s success. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
From the outset of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team knew it had the necessary pieces in place to not only compete in the Pac-10, but for a national championship.
Complete season: ASU senior outfielder Lesley Rogers looks to steal third during the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win over Texas A&M on May 27. Senior leadership was just one of the many factors that led to ASU’s dominance this year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
CHAMPIONSHIP HOMECOMING: Fans line up to meet the ASU softball team upon their return from the Women's College World Series on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
From the start of the 2011 season, the ASU softball team possessed an electric fan base that regularly packed Farrington Stadium.
In January, freshman pitcher Dallas Escobedo entered the collegiate softball world with a surplus of hype and sky-high expectations.
The ASU softball team celebrates the second national title in program history.
Hey there! We are about 30 minutes away from the start of game two of the 2011 Women's College World Series in the Championship Series. The ASU Sun Devils are taking on the Florida Gators. Last night, we saw the ladies in maroon and gold explode for 14 runs en route to a 14-4 victory.
After ASU pounded Florida 14-4 last night, the Gators used their press conference time to criticize the home plate umpire.
It’s another hot day here in Oklahoma City. ASU and Florida return to Hall of Fame Stadium tonight in game two of the championship series, and the Sun Devils are just one win away from claiming the 2011 national championship.
From top to bottom, the ASU softball team’s starting lineup is stacked with talented hitters. Each hitter is capable of producing a run scoring at-bat or game changing hit.
The 2011 Sun Devil softball team boasts one of the deepest lineups in the nation. There is an abundance of talent from top to bottom. Each fielder is capable of making a highlight reel catch. While each batter is more than capable of providing a game-winning hit. Clearly, a team doesn’t make it all the way to the WCWS Championship Series on pure luck. It takes talent, and that is something ASU has plenty of. Players like Dallas Escobedo and Katelyn Boyd receive a lot of recognition and deservedly so. Both have enjoyed phenomenal years. But someone who may not get the publicity or credit she deserves is senior third baseman Krista Donnenwirth. Donnenwirth is easily the Pac-10’s most talented defensive third baseman. There are few, if any stronger defenders in the nation. She consistently makes difficult plays look routine. She has a canon of an arm, which she shows off each time a ground ball is batted her way. Her range is second to none as she covers an incredible amount of ground. We’ve seen her sprint into foul ground to haul in fly balls as well. Donnenwirth posted a .980 fielding percentage this season. She made just three errors all year. I’d say that’s pretty darn good. ASU coach Clint Myers agrees with me on this one. Here’s what he had to say regarding his senior third baseman. “Krista (Donnenwirth) is an outstanding third baseman. I’ve been coaching 35 years, both men and women, and Krista Donnenwirth is the best third baseman I’ve ever coached. She does more things with what she has with her angles of release – she’s just an outstanding third baseman.” While her defense is the forte of her game, she’s not half bad at the plate either. She batted .331 with 10 doubles, five homers and 50 RBI this season. ASU definitely would not be in Oklahoma City right now without Donnenwirth. Her top-notch defense will surely be missed next season.
Championship-bound: ASU senior Mandy Urfer waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 8-0 win over Long Beach State on May 21. Urfer had a two-RBI home run in the ASU victory over Baylor on Sunday. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)
Following the ASU softball team’s win over Baylor, I had the chance to go visit the Oklahoma City bombing memorial on Sunday night. I’m glad we had time to head over there as it was definitely a great experience.
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