Greetings Fellow Ducks -

 

I am a long time Ducks fan and have written about Duck sports over the years. My passion is with women's sports; men's sports gets plenty of attention - and they don't need me - but the Ducks enjoy a loyal fanbase with the women's sports. That's what I tap in to.

 

I am currently a writer for Addicted To Quack and I focus on the women's teams. Charles has extended a kind invitation to me to share our content in this forum, so I will periodically be posting links that concern our beloved ladies Ducks.

 

Softball season is upon us! Feel free to read my preview of the 2022 Oregon softball season here: Oregon Ducks 2022 Softball Preview by Badwater of ATQ

 

I welcome all feedback that you have to share about our beloved Ducks.

 

GO DUCKS!

 

Welcome, and thanks for posting.

Awesome! Welcome to the forums and appreciate the focus on women's sports, I also share the opinion that they don't get enough attention.

I look forward the season, the new players and reading your articles Blackwater.  WELCOME!

 

When I look at the Softball Schedule, I am dismayed at all the games that have no television or even live-streaming.  Listening to the game?  What is this...1965?

 

Anyway, good intro article by Blackwater about the Women, and if you get ESPN+  you have more options for viewing.

I've become a ladies softball devotee.  I got a call a few years ago from Jim Bartko (ex-assistant AD for the Ducks) asking me to attend the ladies softball tournament in Cathedral City, Ca., and cheer for the ladies Ducks.  I thought he was nuts and told him so, but I did what he asked, and I have to say I was immediately hooked.  A couple of years ago the tournament drew over 50,000.  

 

This year the tournament (called the Mary Nutter) will start on February 24, Ducks play there 1st game at 10:00AM against Northwestern on Friday 25th, then Missouri at 12:30PM on the 25th, Seattle U at 5:00PM on the 26th, Cal.St. Fullerton 7:30PM on the 26th, and on Sunday 27th Long Beach St. 11:30PM.  I hope to attend at least 3 of the games.

 

Would not be surprised to see the tournament draw over 50K.  They have 5 fields, one stadium is a replica of Fenway Park, another one Yankee Stadium and another Wrigley field.  The other 2 are nothing special.  If you don't get there early you may not fine a seat.

On 2/8/2022 at 5:32 PM, mrspenney said:

I've become a ladies softball devotee.  I got a call a few years ago from Jim Bartko (ex-assistant AD for the Ducks) asking me to attend the ladies softball tournament in Cathedral City, Ca., and cheer for the ladies Ducks.  I thought he was nuts and told him so, but I did what he asked, and I have to say I was immediately hooked.  A couple of years ago the tournament drew over 50,000.  

 

This year the tournament (called the Mary Nutter) will start on February 24, Ducks play there 1st game at 10:00AM against Northwestern on Friday 25th, then Missouri at 12:30PM on the 25th, Seattle U at 5:00PM on the 26th, Cal.St. Fullerton 7:30PM on the 26th, and on Sunday 27th Long Beach St. 11:30PM.  I hope to attend at least 3 of the games.

 

Would not be surprised to see the tournament draw over 50K.  They have 5 fields, one stadium is a replica of Fenway Park, another one Yankee Stadium and another Wrigley field.  The other 2 are nothing special.  If you don't get there early you may not fine a seat.

Totally appreciate the anecdote. When WBB wraps up, I will be focusing on softball and lacrosse, and so I will link whatever it is that I'm diving in to.