WOW!!!
May 30th, 2010
By Stephen Tsai
By Stephen Tsai
Jenna Rodriguez blasts a walk-off, two-run homer to send the Rainbow Wahine to the College World Series.
Sixteen of the Rainbows' 20 outs were strikeouts. But then Rodriguez drives a pitch just barely fair in left, driving in Kelly Majam, to deliver the 5-4 victory over top-ranked Alabama.
And the Rainbow baseball team beats Fresno State to win the WAC Tournament and advance to the Regionals. I think Coach Trapasso has just earned himself a multi-year contract.
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Again, credit goes to UH media relations director Kara Nishimura, whose winning call on the coin flip — tails — enabled the Rainbow Wahine to be the home team today.
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The Warrior Beat
May 30th, 2010 at 6:11 am
The wahine are finally getting a little respect. Go lady Bows!
http://espn.go.com/ncaa/blog/_/name/college_sports/id/5232713/majam-makes-name-herself
May 30th, 2010 at 6:12 am
Good morning
GO BOWS
May 30th, 2010 at 6:15 am
❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ Good..Morning..Tsaikos..and..Warrior..Nation!!! ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀ ❀
May 30th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Plenty of T-storms N of Tuscaloosa - but hopefully headed North.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:18 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 6:19 am
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GO••GET'EM••GIRLS!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:24 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 6:34 am
losthawaiian they will get a lot more when they pull a "William Hung" and win the whole "SHE BANGS"
GO Kelly GO NA WAHINE
May 30th, 2010 at 6:37 am
FYI - Game is being broadcast on ESPN3 - 1pm EDT.
http://espn.go.com/espn3/index#
May 30th, 2010 at 6:38 am
Good Morning Gangeez!!!
Howzit Pomai! Wasuup Brew?
Good to see you found your way here losthawaiian!
Hey BNS!
Everybody ready for some softball?!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:39 am
GOOD MORNING TSAIKOS from beautiful Keokea!
GO WAHINE!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Live Stats from Tide site worked well yesterday.
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/w-softbl/alab-w-softbl-body.html
Live Stats from UH site - didn't, and currently shows 3rd inning of yesterday's first game - a game that we choose to not think about.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Brew,
The game will still be on ESPN @ 7AM Hawaii time right?
May 30th, 2010 at 6:42 am
duffer - So.... k is going to get a brand new hatchback for his golf gear or a nice sporty roadster? Maybe a spanking new truck?
May 30th, 2010 at 6:42 am
Good morning Tsaikos. Good job on the blog yesterday.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:43 am
DPK - Yes - 13:00EDT - 6hrDiff = 7:00HST
May 30th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Yes, the game IS on ESPN, &AM Hawaii time!
Good morning whitey - san! How you?
May 30th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Come-on Tsaikos - I need more space on the RHS to post my greeting/cheers. We need about 10 more posts to clear the ads....
May 30th, 2010 at 6:45 am
oops! That should read 7AM instead of &AM above!
Too much biru and shot last night!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:46 am
U got it Braddah Brew!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Less biru, more shots?
May 30th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Batting order for Tide showing - Wahine home team!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:48 am
UH site still stuck on yesterday...
May 30th, 2010 at 6:49 am
That's not stuck...that's just Hawaiian time...
May 30th, 2010 at 6:49 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 6:49 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 6:50 am
J - ❀ ❀ ❀ Aloha Y'all!!! ❀ ❀ ❀
May 30th, 2010 at 6:52 am
@brew
Maybe uncle whitey will give the kid his spaceship, after re-setting the auto pilot.
GO WAHINE!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Hey 'Bama
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May 30th, 2010 at 6:54 am
uncle whitey's space ship always heads off into the dark ....
May 30th, 2010 at 6:55 am
how's the softbow girls?. one news said last night that they were battling some kind of stomach bug.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:56 am
Okay, off to the living room to watch the game! Be back after first inning!
GO WAHINE!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Will ESPN show UH/bama or Ducks/Mizz. My TV listings show "either", while ESPN3 says UH/bama....
May 30th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Spoke with the staff at two different restaurants and a bar yesterday while in Waikiki. If there's a guarans, then they'll open up.
GO BOWS & BOWS. Off to work - will not be able to listen to either game live.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Okay - my ESPN is showing the right game!
Sheesh... those biased ESPN announcers sure wear plenty make-up!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:02 am
Good morning!
GO WAHINE!!!!
GO BOWS!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Did you notice that all teams qualifying for SBWS all from the same bracket?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Brew,
they are killing me, should be Halloween, trick or treat, haha
THIS IS IT.....NO TOMORROWS, NO YESTERDAYS....JUST TODAY, RIGHT NOW, LET'S GO WAHINE
FOR A TIME SUCH AS THIS........LET'S GO BOWS...................
May 30th, 2010 at 7:04 am
ESPN3 feed was different for a moment. Different commercials too - fewer?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:05 am
tech difficulties...........cmon.............killing me
May 30th, 2010 at 7:05 am
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!!!????
May 30th, 2010 at 7:05 am
ESPN announcer is a former SEC lineman? just joking...............
May 30th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Go Wahine all the way to OK City--
Good Morning Tsaikos
May 30th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Fallback = ESPN1420
May 30th, 2010 at 7:08 am
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES??!!
REALLY??!!
I MEAN, REALLY??!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
ESPN announcers: Smith is former player from OkyState. Other gal is bio-chemist turned sportscaster from UCD. No make-up lessons on either curricula.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:11 am
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
Good Luck to the Wahine!!
Alabama - 1 bast hit, 0 runs, top of the 1st. UH coming up!!
Parnaby pitching
May 30th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Parnaby - Good inning. 4 up, 3 down, no damage.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:13 am
With technical difficulties - ESPN3 just showed up!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:15 am
help!!! i watching on the radjo. i no like see Orangegan and Miss u.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Unlike yesterday's ESPNU which I got through JTV, today's one on ESPN3 I cannot get. It said It requires a compatible carrier where I live. God, here is the number one team in the tournament in Bama and the game is relegated to ESPN3?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:16 am
ESPN just on/off/on! Now off!
ESPN1420 radio:
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player#/live/?callsign=KKEAAM
Live stats from Tide site: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/w-softbl/alab-w-softbl-body.html
May 30th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Technical difficulties? The Warrior Beat Show might freeze up, but at least we get pictures.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:18 am
3 RUN HR!! Rodriguez
May 30th, 2010 at 7:18 am
J-ROD!!! HR!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:18 am
home run hawaii
May 30th, 2010 at 7:18 am
WooHOO
May 30th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Gonzalez walked. Runners on 1st and 2nd. 1 out.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Jenna homers. 3-0 Wahine!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:19 am
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Whew! There is a "TOMORROW"....
May 30th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Hope ESPN can get the technical difficulties fixed!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Go Wahine!
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May 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Kanani beaned again.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Uh Oh - Puu-Warren HBP........
May 30th, 2010 at 7:21 am
go wahine
3-0
May 30th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Go Kaia.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Shhsssssshhhhh Stretch!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:22 am
CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
May 30th, 2010 at 7:22 am
22! its on!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:22 am
ESPN is back?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
ESPN back on
May 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Speak of the devil! K, back to the game on TV. Glad they showed Jenna's HR highlight.
GO WAHINE!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:23 am
AJ has been very impatient.... come-on Senior!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:24 am
And, of course, you all know that Jenna Rodriguez played in the JC World Series last year.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:24 am
LB up
May 30th, 2010 at 7:25 am
aMANda Locke!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:26 am
I guess Ricketts was so sick yesterday she was puking near the team van.
Gives new meaning to hurler.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Jazlyn is a cool name.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Does Jess' throws often veer towards the outfield? Is that because AJ is a lefty?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Jazzeline - sounds like some sort of cosmetic product!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Anyone else think those faces on the outfield wall are unnerving?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Tech Difficulties cleared, GAME ON! (ESPN).
Top of 2nd.
3-0 UH.
2 Outs
May 30th, 2010 at 7:29 am
I like Courtney Cox
May 30th, 2010 at 7:29 am
Fence Fotos - could be Favorite Tsaikos!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Tide players use plenty of eye-black. Good make-up person!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:31 am
K
May 30th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Am I supposed to observe "quiet time" in my condo this morning? Tooooooo bad!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:32 am
TIMBER!!! => Tree Down!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:32 am
GO BOWS
May 30th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Wait:
Carnival has bowling on its cruises?
I am so there.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:32 am
http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-ncaa-womens-softball-tournament.html
pretty good stream of the game
password on top of page
123espn
May 30th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Poor neighbors....
(That's all the time....
May 30th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Two things I did not know:
PP lives in a condo.
Condos have quiet time.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Let's go Katie!!!
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May 30th, 2010 at 7:36 am
How did the announcer turn Tampa into a three-syllable word?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:37 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Condos have quiet time.Depends on the neighbors...May 30th, 2010 at 7:39 am
It's going to be a high scoring affair. Ladies need to continue to put runs on the board.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:39 am
The way these 2 announcers are talking, the NCAA better but a * next to the season HR record since our field is smaller and we play at altitude.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Two poor AB's for Jess....
May 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
There's the MONKEY!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Good morning Tsaikos ... Go Wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
What's going this on with the "short field" thing ... the mentioned it 3 times already ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Does anyone else notice a little Alabama *Crow-hop" goin' on, or is the video feed a little jumpy?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Keep throwing dem strikes Kaia!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:42 am
Yeah, before 8 a.m., you're not suppose to make loud noises or run your clothes dryer. Now, did I hear the announcer ladies say something about the Wahines' homeruns this year being on a "shorter" field? Whatever...c'mon ladies! Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:43 am
ROUTINE FLYBALL!! no get excited, the field is not as short as UH so hard for hit homeruns... for Alabama!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:43 am
You gotta believe!!!
I belived!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Weather Report - looks like strong TS band North in Birmingham, and lots blooming South around Mobile. Clear for now.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:44 am
TV sound goes off 1420 on ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:44 am
This is weird, watching the game on tv and listening to the radio the live tv is delayed. I hear what happens before it show on the tv.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Go Kaia!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Funny how PP picked up on the "shorter" remark
May 30th, 2010 at 7:45 am
I love how they just conjure up their own stats: 85 percent of the NCAA softball pitchers are righty?
Uh, survey says ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Dat Kayla - she's one Braud!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Feel the MANA!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Great fielding ... yeah Kaia ... you go baby!!! Yeaaaaa !!! 3 down ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
TIMBER!!! 3up, TREE DOWN!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Nice play to end the inning.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Alright Amanda.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 am
Time-out - Need MORE KOPE!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:48 am
3 up 3 down
announcer said the wahine are feeling the mana
great announcer
top of the fourth, UH 3-0
mana=power
go wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 7:49 am
What's up this this strike zone ... call it 2 ways blue ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:49 am
build on that lead, one hit at a time.....here we go!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:49 am
Mana?! Did the ESPN announcer just say that Hawaii is starting to feel the mana?!
Love it!
They are also givin more respect to Hawaii's power today too!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:49 am
whoops bottom of third
May 30th, 2010 at 7:50 am
watch out for that riser ...
May 30th, 2010 at 7:50 am
Let's go MiGi!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:51 am
eh
wea is my buddy, phil.....phillip enos....time we go grab da boat, da wife wen go give me da green light for go fishing.......da water is good right now....we can go trolling right afta da game.........auryte
May 30th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Duh Comment No. 1: Riseballs tend to go up.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Wow - kind of wide!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:51 am
let's go Wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 7:52 am
cmon blue ... how come looked low and outside
May 30th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Yay Jenn!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:52 am
go wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:53 am
cmon ... looks outside ... give us that corner blue
May 30th, 2010 at 7:53 am
This ump calling those outside pitches too outside.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Oh no she didn't! Can you believe that espn witch actually said that Alabama was responsible for letting the "weaker" team in? Tried to backpeddle by saying "I'm not saying Hawaii is weak..." Grrrr!!
Now I see what Kazz & many others have been saying about the despicable ingrained (and probably in-bred?) bias. Coudn't gauge it cause my laptop's been on the fritz.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:54 am
How wide is that strike zone?!?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Duh Comment No. 2: We'll talk about how important first-pitch strikes are.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
yeah protector ... that's why I turned off the TV sound
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Announcer doesn't know that our field is 'shorter' so Homey can feel the Mana!
...But then again...is 200 ft down the L & R field line considered short?
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
shadduuup, hit by pitch......
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Duh Comment No. 3: If the pitches are in the strike zone they technically should be called strikes.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
how many beans are they going to argue about ... the bama coach argues strikes and balls too
May 30th, 2010 at 7:55 am
protector - ESPN1420 is delayed, but a good alternative rather than angst!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I think Brynne Buchanan's Dad is in the black t-shirt, sunglasses, first row above the dugout, and Yoshikawa's Dad & brother are there, too.
Kanani's grandma is probably vocalizing her opinion.
Eye on the ball, Amanda!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
female espn announcer is killing me.....everything has been done to help the offense, now we have to help the defense??? sheeeeeeeesh
May 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
You know.... "dim", da DimWIts!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:56 am
if you look at the other regionals ... they move into the ball ... and the still get the base ... what's up with dat
May 30th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Duh Comment No. 4: Taualii ... Hawaiian name.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Amanda had some good cuts ... no worry ... they goin get to Dunne again sooon ... just a matter of time ...
Go Wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:58 am
they're now saying that you should earn your runs, not just hitting it over the fence for runs. Tell that to Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and all the other players who has hit a lot of homeruns.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Hump inning. This is the one.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:58 am
#150 - No more 3200 fans dressed in Red, and #1 Ranked Team to influence you....
May 30th, 2010 at 8:00 am
Go Kaia!!!
Top 4th 3 - 0 wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Yeaaaa ... 1 down ... cmon Kaia !!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
HR Alabama 3 -1 Wahine ...
Dats OK ... keep in the game ... get tougher ... more determned wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
I thought the announcers were going to greet Morgan at the plate after that homer.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
2 down ... dats it Kaia ... keep tougher
May 30th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Alabama's home run shouldn't count because it went over the fence and they didn't earn it. hahahaha.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Check out the dark clouds coming in... Hope they hold. How many innings is a "official" game for softball?? 5??
May 30th, 2010 at 8:04 am
Yea Kaia ... stay tougher ...
ST ... TV announcers were already talking about power and a bid inning ... shessshhh ... maybe das bachi ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:04 am
I'm pretty sure 153 homers is more than 103.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:05 am
sorry ... thats "big inning"
May 30th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Re #159 - seeeeee, ST! I thought it was just me, but they really get animated for 'Bama's HRs. Ooooh, I hear Stretch yelling, ROUTINE.....
May 30th, 2010 at 8:05 am
3 down ... bottom 4th ... wahine coming up ... 3 - 1 Wahine ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:06 am
ESPN announcers are absolutely
neuteredneutral!!!May 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
I believe Kaia can do this ... got stay tougher ... I believe!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Yep. Five is official.
I'm wondering if, say, it's stopped because of rain. Would it resume at the point it was stopped or would it reset to 0-0 the next day?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
so far its the wide strike zone that is hurting the UH batters
May 30th, 2010 at 8:07 am
cmon Wahine ... gotta answer ... Go Wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Wahine needs to answer.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
So, Rodriguez didn't hit a home run. Instead, Dunne allowed Rodriguez to hit one?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what the qualifications of the espn announcer are? After making an idiotic opinion about miss-hits (referring to UH, I guess) being cheap, unearned runs as opposed to powerful line-drive home-runs (like Alabama?). A perfect Bama cheerleader & apologist.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
1 down ... that's OK ... stay tougher
May 30th, 2010 at 8:09 am
Five?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:10 am
That's it Traci ...good swing ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:12 am
2 down ... good at bat ... when for the change ... but that's because you nevah know what the ump is going to do ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:12 am
The HR debate...AND the HBP plays. Isn't it human nature to turn your back to something that's coming toward you?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
'bama sure has some big/tall players....
May 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
What's up with that ... how come the ump telling Majam where her foot was ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
I don't think they would play a game tomorrow. The talk after the rainout was if no games are able to be played by Monday, the higher seed would move on. The World Series starts on Thursday so teams need time to get there and prepare.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:13 am
good morning tsaiko's and tsaikettes
good morning for softbal
these tv commentators got to give me a break
go wahines
May 30th, 2010 at 8:14 am
I think this is the fifth inning - 3 outs and then it's official.... right?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:14 am
how many batters begin the pitch with their foot outside the box??? Besides that ... where is the line now???
May 30th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Go Kaia!!! 50 pitches ... 40 strikes according to 1420
May 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
lol at posters crying about the announcers
they are a lot better than bobby calling UH football
May 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
This umpire is catching some heat. She is making some bad calls both ways. IF Alabama loses, I am sure they are going to blame the umpire.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Weather radar shows it's clear over Tuscaloosa - at least for next 1.5 hours (my guess).
May 30th, 2010 at 8:17 am
single Alabama .. lead off runner gets on ...
cmon Kaia ... Stay tough ... throw some off speed stuff
May 30th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Wahine uniforms looking good. McMackin and others take note.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Brew.... Yes but... SSsshhhhhhhhhhhhh
May 30th, 2010 at 8:18 am
conTrolls kill blogs.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:18 am
yeah Kaia .... strike out ... 1 down ... yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
May 30th, 2010 at 8:19 am
2 down ... check swing ... out to Yoshikawa ... Go Kaia!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:19 am
Stretch - what? did I miss someone getting HBP?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:20 am
how come they talk positive about about what bama is doing right and then what hawaii does wrong
May 30th, 2010 at 8:20 am
Yay Kaia!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:20 am
yea ... 4 down ... wahines coming up ... bottom 5th ... 3 - 1 Wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Alright Kaia! Come on Wahine, let's get a few more.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
We need some insurance runs! Anyone around here know about insurance!?!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Parnaby is doin' awesome!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Koakane - it's bama's fault for swinging at balls out of the strike zone ... no credit to Kaia for some great pitches ... sheeesssshhhhhhh
May 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
bottom of 5th
3-1 UH
6 more outs to go
go wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Being in Alabama and they're ranked #1, if there is a rain delay, the officials would wait until there is snow in hell to restart the game. 5th inning. now the game is official. hope we pull it out. GO WAHINE111
May 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
brew correctamundo about 5th inning
May 30th, 2010 at 8:22 am
We ain't done yet ... Go Wahine!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
good shot of the hawaii crowd
go wahines see ball hit ball
May 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Whoah.... what were those boys doing? Kinda spooky fans in 'bama! :shock;
May 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Brew, I LOVEyour cheerful posts! I can almost hear them in the "quiet zone" this morning. Oh wait, not quiet time anymore. Wooo hooo, I can let loose now. C'mon Wahine!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
good thing the announcers don't know the meaning of "bachi"!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
there they go saying weaker seeded win not bigger than missouri beating oregon
May 30th, 2010 at 8:24 am
...weaker teams....
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:25 am
gotta stay away from those high balls
May 30th, 2010 at 8:26 am
how come i don't squeeze like this during the men's baseball game? no knock on the baseball team it's just the UH softbows games are sooooo exciting. at times i squeeze like this during football on certain plays, but during the whole game? sheeeesh.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:26 am
single ... go wahine ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:26 am
au'wryte keep hitting focus focus focus
May 30th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Base hit MiGi!!! Bring here home Jenna!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:27 am
watch out for the riser ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
#217 papajoe2 - Too MUCHO info!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Hawaii still chasing the rise ball.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
2 down ... cmon ... lets fight back ... stay tough ... go wahine ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:29 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:29 am
hit batter .. 4th hit batter ... Aguirre to 1st ... 1st and 2nd ... 2 down
May 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
HBP - but is it a strike?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
just luv dem wahines swinging the bats today. looking good
come on string some hits together build the runs
May 30th, 2010 at 8:30 am
May 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am
warren ... SO ... 3 down ... 3 - 1 wahine ... bama coming up for top 6
May 30th, 2010 at 8:31 am
had to drink water to settle down. heart beating too fast. LETS'S GO SOFTBOWS!! DRINK WATER!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:32 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:33 am
top of the 6th
UH 3-1
Big inning for Parnaby
top of the alabama batting order due up
go wahine
this is exciting
May 30th, 2010 at 8:34 am
this is it ..........got to get these out and need to stay focused. all efforts here
go go go wahines
May 30th, 2010 at 8:34 am
One out at a time. One pitch at a time.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:35 am
slap hit ... to Kaia ... good stretch Amanda ... runner on 1st ..
May 30th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Two run lead. Focus on the batter.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:36 am
good play Yoshikawa ... 1 down ... stay in control
May 30th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Okay - got the speedy lead runner.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Oh oh... speed for PR.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:39 am
walk ... two on ... 1 out ...
Cmon Kaia ... get tougher ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:39 am
how you know??!!??
May 30th, 2010 at 8:41 am
home run bama ... bama up 4 -3 ... cmon Kaia ... hang in there
May 30th, 2010 at 8:41 am
May 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
No need worry, that is not a walk off homerun, we still get to bat.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
well ... we've always done it the hard way ... gotta do it again ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:42 am
6 inning. paranby usually lasts not more than 5.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am
LONG strike...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am
pitch outside to the LB
May 30th, 2010 at 8:44 am
fly out ... 2 down ... cmon Kaia ... stay tougher ... take care of business
May 30th, 2010 at 8:45 am
double down the 1st base line ... still 2 out
May 30th, 2010 at 8:45 am
i didn't agree with the announcers saying that we should pitch around the batter so Kaia could face a batter that was struggling for just that reason. putting the go ahead runner at the plate.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Where the ace? come on Coolen.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Ricketts in now ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:46 am
seems now that bama is ahead the announcers starting to give wahines some luv
May 30th, 2010 at 8:47 am
Interesting they didn't notice the pitching change.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:47 am
cmon Stephanie ... stay tougher
May 30th, 2010 at 8:48 am
We're the home team for this game. We just have to answer in the bottom of the inning.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:48 am
#256 - Neva... only sets up their next diss.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:49 am
ok settle down keep it to one run
May 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
3 down ... 4 -3 bama ... wahine coming up ... gotta do it !!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:50 am
yea third out
now settle down and be patient at the plate
May 30th, 2010 at 8:51 am
we've been here before ... gotta do it again ... confidence ... pick your pitch ...
May 30th, 2010 at 8:51 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:53 am
cmon blue ... what's up with that outside corner
May 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
C'mon Girlies!
UCANDOOOOOOOIIIIITTTTTTTT!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Amanda SO ... 1 down
May 30th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Katie SO ... 2 down
May 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am
cmon ... Traci ... had some good swings earlier ... go Traci
May 30th, 2010 at 8:58 am
Traci SO ... 3 down ... bama up 4 - 3 ... top of the 7th
May 30th, 2010 at 8:59 am
stop bama in the 7th and our top of the order comes up, we got the batters we want in the 7th hitting for us.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:59 am
You have to give credit where credit is due. Dunne has been really tough as seems to get stronger as the game goes on. All it takes is one swing to tie it up.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:01 am
do it sit the down
May 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
whats up with that inside change ... looked good to me ... cmon blue
May 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Did the announcer just praise the game's pitching? I thought, a few innings earlier, she said the sport has titled too much to the hitters.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
the=them
May 30th, 2010 at 9:02 am
1 down ... go Stephanie ...
May 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Huh? Somebody check Grampa's kope!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am
ground out to Stephanie ... 2 down ... gooooooo Wahine !!! get the 3rd one
May 30th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Announcer made a brilliant observation by saying that since the Wahine were not concerned with Alabama's #1 seed that, "ignorance is bliss." It reminded me of what someone said of the anouncers earlier.
If that constitutue 'crying' - then I'm drowning in tears of laughter!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:04 am
Well, here we go to the seventh.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
this is it ................. leave it on the field .............. battle go hard
May 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
LET'S GO NA WAHINE!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Come on Wahine. Top of the order, trailing by one, last chance. This is the stuff you dream about during small kid time.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:05 am
3 outs ... bama up 4 - 3 ... Wahine coming up for the bottom 7th
May 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
MAJAM at bat= HOME RUN = TIE GAME = 8th Inning WIN!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Okay.... no matter the outcome -
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
And, during this break, just wanted folks to know the Little Learners Preschool is graduating its first class today.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
BE-FRICKEN-LIEVE!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:06 am
we ... we're here again ... this is what it's all about ... gotta do it!!!
I Believe!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
All the chips in the pot
tournament on the line
wahine down by one
lets go wahine
this is it
May 30th, 2010 at 9:07 am
cmon Kelly!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Well-placed commercial announcements are an art.....
May 30th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Who has more pressure?? UH batters or Dunne who knows that the UH batters can tie the game REAL QUICK??
May 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
again ... what's up with that outside corner ... sheessshhhh
May 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
But praise must be given to the announcers for knowing about ti leaves and using mana.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Take it to the limit!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:09 am
ballll four ... Kelly walks ... hooooo hooooo ... good at bat
May 30th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Rally... or there's no "TOMORROW"....
May 30th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Iwata needs to stay away from the high ball
May 30th, 2010 at 9:11 am
cmon jessica stay tougher
May 30th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Then again, back to: "Need to throw the riseball up in the zone."
May 30th, 2010 at 9:11 am
cmon ... lay off the riser ...
May 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Jessica SO 1 down ... Majam on 1st
May 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
at least the umpire is being consistent.... consistently BAD!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
again ... whats up with the outside corner on the other side ...
May 30th, 2010 at 9:12 am
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Dunne is good - Wahine got to be better!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Booo this ump suckss!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Oh, my. Sixteen of the 20 outs are Ks.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
again ... blue .. ball inside ... what's up with that
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Walk, Don't Run!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
CHeeeeeeeeeeeeeee HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
OH YEAH!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
OMFG!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
Oh yeah Jenna. HR Baby. Wahine Win.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
J Rod HRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
walk off 2 run HR
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
yes winna winna chicken dinna
what a run congrats to the wahines and thanks for the memories
you did the 808 proud
May 30th, 2010 at 9:13 am
J Rod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY MAMA!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Congratulations Na Wahine!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Fantastic!!! i gotta drink water again.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Oklahoma here we come !!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
I believe!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
announcers not too happy, excited.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 am
yES
May 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
bye bye number one ... one down ... hoooooooo hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
YeeHaw!!! Love the team!!! GO WAHINE!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
What a win!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
Good thing there was altitude and short fences... If not, we wouldn't have won yesterday or today.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:16 am
how come the announcers don't sound too excited ... when bama hit the go ahead run ... sounded like they were going to have an ...
see ... bachi
May 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Wow....just Wow!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am
wait ... wait ... must have been the short fence ... hoooooo hoooooo !!!!!!
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Does this help our PAC 10 chances?
May 30th, 2010 at 9:18 am
'Bama Fans stunned!...Cool & Da Gang finish with a flourish!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Hawaii wins! Hawaii wins! Sorry to my neighbors trying to sleep in!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:18 am
For once I'm ok with OK City...
May 30th, 2010 at 9:18 am
wait wait ... so Dunne made 2 mistakes ... sheesshhhhhh ... how about some love ESPN
May 30th, 2010 at 9:19 am
YEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW!!!
UNNNNNNNNBEEEEEEEEELEEEEEEEVAAAAAABULLLLLL!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Congratulations, Wahine....you are AWESOME. And Kara...good job on the coin toss, lady!!!!!
Did you all see that graphic on ESPN? Bama is the FIRST #1 seed not to advance from a Super Regional! Wahoooooooooooooooo!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Hawaii should be top seed.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:20 am
GO BASEBOWS!!!
Double up the FUN!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
kden kope time. nancys 10am lets meet and celebrate
see you there
cheeeeehooooooooo
May 30th, 2010 at 9:21 am
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May 30th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Told you ... we believe ... like I said ... we've did it every way possible ... and we've done it the hard way before ... and we did again ... credit to Coach Coolen and staff ... and to the Wahine
May 30th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Beeeeelieve!
Awesome!
Go Wahine!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:23 am
WOW !!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:23 am
1-0, BaseBows up on VanDoornum's 470ft Monster Slam!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:23 am
The Wahine are ownin' it, so I'm sayin' it:
These girls can win the WCWS! NCAA Champs here we come!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Amazing! Simply amazing... Alabama fans must be shell shocked right now.. they must have really felt the game in their grasp in the 7th only to see is slip out at the very very last second. Wahine Softball.. simply amazing.. Congrats to the team!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:25 am
WAIT A MINUTE!!!!! WAIT A MINUTE!!!! WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!! the homerun victory doesn't count because it wasn't earned. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
May 30th, 2010 at 9:25 am
BELIEVE
May 30th, 2010 at 9:25 am
GO WAHINE!!!
GO BOWS!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
ESPN announcer ... are you surprised? yes I am surprised ... then praises bama ... then says ... live by the long ball and die by the long ball ... this time obviously happy the long ball won ... but Hawaii bats well ... and gives them more than the defense COSTS ... what's up with that ... still no love ... always referring to us as the Cinderella team ... hey ... we just beat the Number 1 seed on their home field ... what's up with that ST
May 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Was that a miss hit ball ????????
May 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
WOW Tsaiko Nation !
What A BIG hit as I am "AMAZE" of the heart and courage that these girls displayed as I cant believe what I just saw as that was a BIG hit in a crucial situation BUT bigger then that the ability and skill level that these na wahines show is simple delightful and "INCREDIBLE" !
Congrats to ALL of you for your support to this MARVELOUS team as they stepped up BIG time and ESPN is giving you the pub and props that you and this team richly DESERVE !
BIG WIN vs. Alabama as you end it in HIGH fashion and now Oklahoma City for the World College Series !
UNBELIEVABLE as these girls are beloved on this blog and I see why they make you PROUD of them as these ladies are "FOR REAL" !
BIG hitters who are HUNGRY to be the BEST !
Go Na Wahines !
May 30th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Congrats to the Supa Wahines!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
speaking of walk off homerun..... HAHAHAHAHAHA
May 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Hey Majam,
You were spot on.
You beat 'em!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
I'm reminded of that car commercial with the monkey and his pals and the background music is askin "How ya like me now!!!"
The best part was those Bama fans' faces after that last shot!
"'HOW YA LIKE ME NOW!!!"
May 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
GO WAHINE
May 30th, 2010 at 9:27 am
....one of the GREATEST games in UH sports history...Mahalo for the ride wahine...MAHALO!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
how sweet it is and beating bama at home tooooooooooooo
May 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
And in the big news .... Donovan has to pay for the World Series rings.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
True Dat, Hank!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:29 am
ok duffer, let me know how much I won in the wahine lotto.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
can the basebows make it 2 Winnahs today???? Go Basebows!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
what announcers??? you guys wen gamble and lost your shirt? if you were unbiased you should be screaming as it was an incredible finish, starting with the top of the 7th Alabama homerun. 2 outs, walk off homerun? come on.......
May 30th, 2010 at 9:31 am
WTF!!!! I set the DVR for only 2 hours. The whole last inning, including the homerun didn't fr!cken record. CRAP!!!
What an idiot. I wasn't paying attention to the time. Oh well, at least I saw it when it happened!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Wow, I am deployed in Iraq and able to read about the game online. This is geat. UH softball, baseball along with HPUs softball, go Hawaii.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I missed the win due to radio conking out. Shame the game was not televised. I would have loved the wahine's even if they lost. They are great athletes and great role models for all Hawaii. Kelly "Roy Hobbs" Majam is a super hero as are the rest ot the wahine's. And Bob Coolen has done an outstanding Job!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:33 am
1st and 2nd seed out. Beaten by 15th and 16th seed. What do they know?
May 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Now on to Basebows. Looks like the pitching is falling apart.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
if you reading this kazz, myself and whom ever can come, if can can if no can still can
nancy's babe 10 am
May 30th, 2010 at 9:34 am
Hank the ride is not over yet, on to OKC!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
#379 go ask Mel Kiper who picked the football draft.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:35 am
It would have been a shame if all the games were rained out and Alabama got the automatic berth due to the higher seed. Granted they earned the No 1 seed during the season but we all see what can happen.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
come on wessai represent
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
I was left in tears not knowing who to call or what to do.
Bob Coolen on TV sent the emotions even further. I have never heard his voice shake and crack under all the emotion.
This couldn't have happened to a more deserving coach.
This couldn't have happened to a more deserving core of young ladies.
This couldn't have happened to a more deserving base of Wahine softball supporters that have been following them since February 11th.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
PONO,
Gotta "batter" the Bulldogs!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Talk about a "Buckaloosa in Tuscaloosa"!! It was a sweet hom(er) in Alabama!! Go Bows!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
Mahalo to all of you who donated to the softball program and those of you who are still putting your money where your mouth is! They need the support for this looong road trip.
Stephen,
You might want to work in the online donation information into the next article on Na Wahine. Guess I'll send an email to Alvin & JD.
GO WAHINE!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 am
OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain,
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rainQ
OOOOk-lahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk makin' lazy circles in the sky....
May 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Stretch take a chance, record both ESPNU 219 and ESPN2 at 3:30, supposedly third game if necessary, and the ESPNU game won't happen, Missouri beat Oregon. They probably replay the game in the slot
May 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Awe-some, Wahine!!!! Talk about snatching victory from the jaws of defeat...
What makes it all the more sweet was how that smarmy witch had to acknowledge UH's win (though very grudgingly) and having to be congratulatory along with having to interview Coach Coolen. Ah, revenge really is a dish best served cold! That hypocrite (pronouncing UH homers as miss-hits/long pop-flies (flys?) didn't say anything about Alabama's 3-run go-ahead homer as being "just wrong" when it just cleared the fence; she was so gushingly orgasmic. What goes around, comes around.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
WAIT SO I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE SENSING A BCS SCHOOL BIAS FROM ESPN COMMENTATORS????
YA DON'T SAY????
May 30th, 2010 at 9:37 am
What our teams are able to do on a shoe string budget, makes you wonder what they could do with a little more, eh? Hmmm maybe UH should focus on their attention on all women sports and make significant inroads into the BCS from that end first? Sort of setting precedent.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Big time credit to Kaia. She kept the Wahine in the game.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Koakane Kazz called, we'll be there by 10
May 30th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Amazing. Purely Amazing. Sistas, you did well.
BIK
May 30th, 2010 at 9:41 am
WHITEY AND DUFFER!
Let's start saving some more cash to write out!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Fresno pitching is running on fumes, too.
Gotta hit and play good defense....
C'mon BaseBows!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
The ESPN announcers are "SHOCKED" only because they can't believe what happen !
BIG TIME players make BIG plays in pressure situations and this is a TEAM of young ladies who are TREMENDOUS players and they have to PROVE themselves to a bias Nation of "BIG NAME SCHOOLS" and this WIN vs a #1 seed in Alabama at Alabama says one thing "I BELIEVE" as nothing but Congratulations are in order !
Being the term "cinderella team" has been around for a long time BUT when you FIT that glass slipper just dance and pour the champange and "CELEBRATE" as perserverance builds character as these na wahines have it and soooo much more !
GREAT win !
Stay humble and focus ladies as good folks of Tsaiko Nation we just witness Hawaii wahine sport history !
May 30th, 2010 at 9:42 am
AWESOME job COACHES.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Bases juiced in the second....
MacDonald RBI single....tied at 2.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
ALOHA "TED",
MAHALO FOR YOUR SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF THIS NATION AND MAHALO FOR STILL FOLLOWING THE BOWS!!!
GOD BLESS!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:44 am
No out.
Roqumore up
May 30th, 2010 at 9:45 am
Roquemore
May 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am
The 3 guys in a tub almost drowned, but due to their fast thinking they bailed out the water by removing the plug and voila, it was dry again and they laughing and smiling. Right kazz and duffer?????
May 30th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Looks like they're playing Mizzou.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Ground Out RBI....
3-2.
IW for Kolten Wong to load it up again.....
Hmmmm.....where have we seen Hawaii make someone pay for that move?
C'mon Piike'a!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
Ted, much mahalos for giving us something that is truly precious and sometimes not appreciated by some, FREEDOM!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:49 am
4-2!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Link to "watch" the baseball game:
http://channelsurfing.net/watch-ncaa-college-sports.php?w=8
Same thing as last night.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Another RBI for Van Doornum...5-2, 2 out.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:51 am
live video feed for our Basebows
http://www.channelsurfing.net/watch-ncaa-college-sports.php?w=8
May 30th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Thanks CRW.....now wishing they'd get me a 22" screen at work!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Tanks eh! Maverick.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:55 am
No guts - couldn't watch!
Should have!
WAHINE - you gals are the greatest!
KAZZ - you are terrific too!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Holy Smokes!
Now that I can see the field, I get an idea how GINORMOUS that blast by Van Doornum musta been...Don Robbs said it was to straightaway Center over that huge thing out there!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:58 am
Mr. Kazz, CONGRATULATIONS on your un dying support to this team as you and others have been vocal with your dedication, belief and compassion to these ladies !
I have not had the opportunity to see them until now but reading your post's along with others I can understand the 'LOVE' that you good folks have for these ladies as I gather there flight home will be a HUGE reception at HNL from the many local fans they have "INSPIRED" !
World Series here you come !
INCREDIBLE WIN and well deserved !
May 30th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Ralph reports that Mizzou lost their ace to injury.
Speaking of Ralph, I just want to say this now.
I know Ralph gets a rep for being negative and what not, but since game one, Ralph has been there at every game for the Wahine and I've enjoyed his company at the Rainbow Wahine softball stadium.
All I'm going to say is that when the Wahine were matched up against Alabama, Ralph was the first person to message me that we can win if we play our style. Many times throughout this post season, he has believed as much as anyone here.
Now, I know that MANY others echoed sentiments of "BELIEVE", but I just want to say this in response to the "Grouchie Ralphie" remarks over the past few weeks.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
....that baseball must look sorta like those footballs that Rolo passed out to the QB's for their summer workouts!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Here's how the softball world series is firming up..
http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/2010/ncaa_bracket_DI_softball.html
#16 Hawaii, #15 Tennessee, and #13 Arizona St are the Cinderella teams with berths.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:01 am
Kazz,
Nice post about Ralph....he takes a lickin' from many of us but keeps on tickin'
May 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Good morning Tsai-kos!!
WOW!! Congrats to the Wahine!! Great win!! On to OKC!!!
GO BASEBOWS!!
ST - gotta check with SteveM or other cruisers, but the NCL ships all have bowling lanes on them. Not sure how much it costs though. SteveM - need to add that activity to the Tsai-ko cruise itinerary.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
Programs make good fans and vice versa.
The Rainbow Wahine and all directly involved with that program are the "pure hearts".
They deserve EVERYTHING they get.
It's an honor for us as fans to wear their colors and cheer their names and to feel it when they lose and to cry along with them when they win.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Heading over to Nancy's to make sure
~ KK doesn't exceed his EIS limit.
~ Keep Kazz from throwing chairs and tables around and scaring the public.
~ Serve animal parts to Ralph.
~ Keep a sharp eye out for Honey.
...but mostly, to savor a terrific win for our Super Regional 'Bama slayers!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:06 am
D1,
Ralph can be "rough" around the edges in critical criticsm of our programs, but he is a good guy and genuine.
Got to know him more over this season and bruddah has been watching Na Wahine out there in Manoa since the Brooke Wilkins days.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Congrats to the wahine softball team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Took me a while to read 425+ posts and only 10:15 a.m.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Darn it. Wife wanted together time and I missed the game winner. Anyways, CONGRATS TO THE RAINBOW WAHINES.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:18 am
4-6-3...does it for me!
10th DP of the Tourney for Hawaii!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Congrats to Bryan Clay on his win today!
Good luck to HPU!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Coolen deserves a raise.
The past two days wiped away all my frustration with the football and basketball seasons.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:21 am
I just want to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Agree with all of you. Couldn't listen to the biasness of the announcers
so TV for visual and ESPN 1420 for audio.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Congrats to Na Wahine!!!! The tide was high but we're movin' on..... Did anyone see the Alabama bachi sign on TV !! "Oklahoma here we come"
May 30th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Boo Batesole!
IW to Kolten Wong AGAIN!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:28 am
pcwarrior,
Maybe they were so impressed with Na Wahine they want to watch summoa!
heheheh
May 30th, 2010 at 10:33 am
to the wahine softball team heading to oklahoma: keep your souls on fire and have a fun day playing your favorite game of softball...congratulations on your win at alabama!!!...good luck...your fan.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Good Morning all!
Great game Na Wahine!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:35 am
4-6-3!
11!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
What a come from behind victory. Congratulaions to the Softball Wahine! I couldn't stop watching although I needed to be downstairs at the Democratic Convention.
Here's to more victories in OK!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:45 am
stretch I make a copy if you want, made double sure with DVR and DVD
May 30th, 2010 at 10:51 am
mih,
Arizona St. is still playing Florida, and Florida is ahead 3-0 in the 4th inning. They are not in yet...
ST ~
Maybe you could get word to whoever writes for the UH athletics site. Their short initial update about today's game is incorrect. The wrote that Jenna's walk-off HR was a 3 run blast which was her first homer, not the 2nd one. Thanks.
Off to get flowers... Enjoy the celebration at Nancy's, gangeez.
Esme & out....
May 30th, 2010 at 10:57 am
May 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am
Oops.. earlier I said Arizona State was one of the Cinderella team.. I was wrong.. they are still playing and Az State is down ... it was #10 Arizona that is in the series.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:02 am
All right.. BaseBows! looking good! 7-3
May 30th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Coach Coolen said it best. In a post game interview, "this is the best day of my life."
These are words of joy. And like others have said you have to feel very happy for him and his team.
This is great. And exciting. And dramatic.
It like witnessing something special.
It also great to see fans happy, smiling and exuberant in the Na Wahines win.
Let's keep it going. All the way. Number one.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Come on Spangler....
May 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Baseball team leading 7-3 top of the 7th. UH is the home team in this game as well.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Time to turn two...
May 30th, 2010 at 11:09 am
Wahine rocked SEC's best pitcher. No doubt they will go all the way.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Dunne was breathing hard at the end. UH's lineup will wear out any pitcher.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:11 am
So the Hohokam made the stadium and left?
May 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Slam it shut Lenny Linsky!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:18 am
jm2375 -- it's possible to search for features at the VTG site, but bowling alleys is not a listed choice. Without extensive searching, the only ship I know that has bowling alleys is the Norwegian Pearl (the ship you were on last year).
Lots of ships have rock climbing walls, golf simulator, mini-golf course, full basketball/tennis courts, and even ice skating rinks.
The bowling alley and pool tables (another ship) are an engineering feat, even though a cruise ship does not shift much.
BTW, I liked the private karaoke rooms in the night club on the Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade). That was unusual...
May 30th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Congrats to Coach Coolen and the Wahine!
Planning to make a copy of the game with both ESPN-TV audio and ESPN 1420 radio audio (with the audio synced to the video) so you can switch back and forth between the good announcers and the so-so ones. Hopefully, got all the pieces I need recorded correctly.
Any Tsaiko wanting a copy email me at hoherb at yahoo dot com.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Just like in all sports on TV, the announcers are unabashedly biased to the higher ranked BCS schools.
The umpire behind the plate was also biased to Dunne's outside and inside pitches making it difficult for UH batters. Yes, she recorded 15 SO, but hom many were due to the ump behind the plate?
Will agree that some UH batters kept chasing the "risers" just like when they played Lawrie. Hope they will do better IF Wahine play UDUB in OKC.
And, just like a Hollywood script, Na Wahine pulls it out via the "long ball" for their greatest win in their short history.
Hope all the Na Wahine bitten by the "bug" feel a lot better than yesterday!
ON TO OKC and, yes, Kelly Majam was correct, "we will beat Alabama"!!!
So proud, so proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:22 am
OLDIE - you're terrific! Don't know if my heart could stand it = except now I know the outcome of the game!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Come on, Lenny...do your thing!! Let's have that double celebration!!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Here's video of Rodriguez's walk-off homer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36OAy37pnQk
May 30th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Yes Mr. Troll, ALL the way as your positive post's on the girls has been inspiring to read !
Athletics brings out the BEST in all of us and when Hawaii can 'WIN" on the BIG stage it just makes all Hawaii faithful that much happy proud of the 808 !
Coach Coolen did say it SIR and I watched his emotions with happiness as you could feel his enormous HEART for his "prime time" na wahines !
Mahalo to ALL of you for your LOYAL support as a "NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" is in sight and the "softbows" will be the media darlings !
May 30th, 2010 at 11:35 am
wow indeed.
thank you mr ahi. so fresh!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Thanks tombo! Luv it!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:47 am
Yes ! Mr A House sir I feel your "SO PROUD" ! as your summation is always interesting to read with good thought and "unbias" perception !
You and the many other bloggers are happy and pleased as to over come obstacles that this Hawaii team has to go through and do it "MILES" away from the Aloha State speaks VOLUME of their intestinal foretitude !
Congrats kind sir as "ALL" aloha in the A House Family is fine and dandy as good as Hawaii own kona coffee candy !
May 30th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Ted,
How many other UH fans are with you in a foreign land??
Rainbow Cliff and I, on behalf of the Letterwinners Club, would like to see all of the members in your unit that are UH fans have something to wear (UH).
I need your address so shoot me an e-mail and it will be in the post.
Mahalo for your service to our country!
don.weir@uhfoundation.org
May 30th, 2010 at 11:55 am
9-6 us
last inning, fresno at bat
c'mon guys three outs away
this is exciting, go rainbows
top of fresno order due up
let do it
May 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Baseball up 9-6 top of the 9th. UH is the home team.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:56 am
It's just too cool (although stressful) to see how the hitters are continuing to bail out / save the pitchers' bacon at crunch time (for both teams).
Keep the dream alive!! Thanks to my laptop, I guess you'll see this in another 8-10 minutes.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am
#460...Tombo Ahi,
I shi+ you not...I went to surf after the game and as I was out in the water I thought to myself "I hope a video is posted by the blogspot guy." I come home and there it is. Thanks for putting that up.
I also know how you do your local sports compilations during the football season. Am I getting greedy for you to do one for this weekend as well? Even with the national stuff? Okay, I'm getting a little over my head. With baseball hopefully winning and HPU as well, looks like its a pretty good weekend for local sports. Keep up the good work with the vids. Always a must watch.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:57 am
first fresno batter ground out to second
second batter fly out to LF
one out away
May 30th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Just returned home from day at the beach with the grand daughter paddling. Tried to catch parts of the game but not much luck. They did announce Na Wahine winning over the PA system.
Thanks Tombo Ahi, that was nice to watch, have to admit I had a tear in my eye watching the clip. These girls are just an awesome bunch of young women, an deserve every honor they get. I am so happy and proud of them.
And I pledge right now that when they win the National Championship they will get rings no matter who pays for them.
Also a hughe congradulation to Coach Coolen and all the Ass't Coaches, you deserve it all too.
Now no matter how it turns out, I think that we as fans should be at the airport to greet these young ladies when they come home.
Damm I haven't been this happy in a long long time,
Mahalo NA WAHINES
May 30th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
third batter bloop single
2 outs batter on first
fourth batter 2 out double
2 outs runner on second and third
May 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
You gotta Believe!
WAC Tournament Champions!
Go BaseBows!
NCAA's here we come!
Post Season UH Fandemonium!
Go Wahine!
Go Basebows!
Go Wahine!
Go Basebows!
Go Wahine!
Go Basebows!
Go Wahine!
Go Basebows!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
wac champs yeah second wow!!! of the day
May 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Congratulations BASEBOWS!!!! Yahoo!!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Make that WOW a double!!!
Way to go Basebows!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
UH baseball headed to the regionals!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Plenny WOOHOO! today
Congrats Wahine SB and Basebows !!!!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Mr. Oldie sir I would LOVE a copy as being here on the mainland does not give me many opportunities to see your fantastic ladies and here Hawaii play by play announcers on it will be a BIG treat !
IF you may mail it to Cliff Sanchez c/o Al Wooten Center.
9106 South Western Ave. LA. CA. (90047) as I will be truly appreciative and very grateful !
I will add it to my Hawaii professional library as this game and BIG WIN is truly TREMENDOUS !
Mahalo kind sir !
May 30th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Whoever is watching online, did you hear the reaction from the announcer when he thought he was off the mic?? HAHAHAHA
May 30th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
#419 Kazz
Right onh Kazz, old Ralph gets teased a lot, but most of it is done in kind. But truth be told Kazz is right he is one of the biggest supporters of Na Wahine softball there is, he is there every game, and supports them $$$ wise also.
May 30th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
I guess Trap keeps his job.
May 30th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Well stretch what was it????
May 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Great day for UH sports. Congrats to the softbows and basebows!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Rainbow Wahine in the D-I College World Series, HPU wins to play on Monday for the D-II Championship, and to wrap it up the Basebows win the WAC Tourney and a bid to the Regionals. What a day!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Tombo Ahi -- thanks for the video. Memorable clip!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
WOW!! TRIPLE WOW!!
Wahine to WCWS!
BaseBows to NCAA Regionals!
HPU softball to DII Championship game tomorrow 9am (and 1pm) on CBS Sports Channel!!
GO 808!! REPRESENT!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
oldie - email sent.
thanks for all the effort you put in.
May 30th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
BIK
May 30th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Doctor Don a 'PLEASURE' kind sir as I thank you for including me on the attire to Ted over seas defending our country !
Just for him to lurk / post and be INSPIRED by these darlings of Hawaii softball is warmth to the heart and uplifting to the spirit !
Looking forward to your visit in June as my house and pool is READY for you !
Stay well my LWC bruddah !
May 30th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Thombo, MAHALO for the video as watching it again sends "CHILL" to the spirit in honor of a GREAT win !
AWESOME ENDING !
Go ladies na wahine !
May 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
being a Fresno homer, he said a disapointing, "GAWD". Oh well.....
May 30th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Stretch on 480,
I'm also curious to know the reaction.
I was thinking that that lady (and I'm using the term loosely) announcer for the softball game kinda reminded me of the jerk senator in the movie Iron Man 2 having to smile & acknowledge the achievements of Tony Stark & Col. Rhodes
(and presenting them with medals) when she had to acknowledge the Wahine as winners of the Super Regional & having to interview and congratulate Coolen. What sublime justice!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Have a GREAT victory day Tsaiko Nation as I and Mrs. Rainbow Cliff are off to celebrate !
Shrek 3 in 3D and AWESOME sandwiches at Jersey Mike's Subs in Hawthorne / Manhattan Beach !
Dr. Don GOT to take you there IF there is time and IF you like cold fesh sub sandwiches !
Puts subway and quiznos to a shame !
May 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Go Wahine!!!!!
Great day!!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Need to keep in mind that it was a Fresno broadcast so understandable reaction. Now the ladies on ESPN, should TRY to be more neutral
May 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
hey bb, actually chawan does all those UH football chawan-pilations, i just link to em. but i'll let him know. crazy day, congrats wahine and bows!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
And to top off a great day, watching Jack Johnson in concert on HDNET.
May 30th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
can someone explain the CWS to me?
is it double elimination? how many teams? etc?
thanks!
May 30th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Just wondering, are there any WAC teams in any sport still playing?
May 30th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Tombo, you're right. I realized that after I posted. My bad CC. I guess I'm still on the post game high.
STILL, keep up the good work.
May 30th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
bb,
no worries. tombo did a great job. i didn't even think of getting today's game recorded. can't get the local news anyways today. besides, they'll all have the same espn highlights so tombo's one is good.
May 30th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
What a great Sunday for Hawaii sports!
Beside the Wahines and Baseball Bows, HPU wins and advance to the NCAA II National Championship Game on Monday.
Way to go Hawaii sports teams!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Congratulations BaseBows!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
CONGRATS TO OUR 2010 RAINBOWS FOR CLAIMING THE WAC TOURNAMENT TITLE!!!
What a day!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Pomai,
As I turned to you with a firm handshake on the evening of April 30th 2010 after we clinched the WAC regular season championship:
"Through all the rain, the wind, the hot afternoon sun, dozens of chili dogs and chili bowls consumed and many Skittles coughed up, wow.... IT WAS WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!"
May 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Oldie,
Email sent. Mahalogozaimasu!!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
(Click on my name for the song)
"I Made It"
by Kevin Rudolph
(This song is also used by Rainbow Wahine Alex Aguirre as her "up to bat" theme.)
I look up to the sky and now the world is MINE, I've known it all my life, I MADE IT!
I used to dream about the life I'm living now, I know that there's no doubt, I MADE IT!!! I MADE IT!!!
Unknown from a city where no one believed in me, but I never gave up the fight...
But now I'm on top, I told you to let it rock, the money's fallin' from the skkkyyyyyyy, I MADE IT!!!!!!!!!
I look up to the sky and now the world is MINE, I've known it all my life, I MADE IT!
I used to dream about the life I'm living now, I know that there's no doubt, I MADE IT!!! I MADE IT!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Chawan the world series is double elimination, two separate divisions-UH, Missouri, probably UCLA & Florida in the West or left side bracket, the winner plays 2 of 3 against the East or right side bracket, Washington, Georgia, Arizona or Tennessee winner
May 30th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
so i wonder if there'll be a banquet now???
May 30th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
chawan
brackets
http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/2010/ncaa_bracket_DI_softball.html
May 30th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Wow, today was a great day for the softball and baseball teams...wow.
May 30th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Nice mention of Bess in this CBS article.
May 30th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I got 2 hours of sleep last night tossing and turning just waiting for the game to start and the end result to come.
It came, I didn't eat anything until 2 hours ago, I want to take a BIG NAP, but my feet haven't touched the ground yet!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Nice mention of RGM in this South Florida Sun-Sentinel article. The reporter seems surprised that one of the starting CB candidates for Miami cannot cover RGM...I don't think that Warrior fans are surprised.
May 30th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
braddahneil posted this video of the last pitch of the UH baseball team's victory over Fresno. It even has that comment Stretch referred to, haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYa5oVWqEo
May 30th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Chawan,
In an email I got from Coach Coolen he said the logistics made it difficult to execute since school is out of session and some players go their own ways during the summer, like the mainland girls going home for the summer.
If anything, we will discuss with Coolen the logistics of supporting one in the fall to welcome them back. Hopefully it coincides with the distribution of some "BLING" to the players if the timing is right or we can time it so that it does!
May 30th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
bracelets for the men???
May 30th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Hey Kazz
Hope the Wahine puka $500.
May 30th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
This article (which gives the arguments for Texas choosing to go to the SEC) actually makes me think that Texas might end up going to the *Big 10*. They would need to take Texas A&M also, which would mean that the Big 12 might need to take TCU, which could throw all of the previous conference expansion scenarios out the door. Texas going to the Big 10 would really throw off all the previous predictions and open up slots in the Big 12 and Pac-10 that would create HUGE conference shuffling in the Pac-10, MWC, and WAC.
Previously, everyone who discussed Texas going to the Big 10 focused on the $22 million that the Big 10 generated in TV revenue vs. the $11 million the Big 12 got for Texas. However, one important thing to note is that the Big 10 formed a powerful organization (CIC) that negotiates research money with the government on behalf of *all* conference schools. That can mean over a hundred million dollars each year for each school!
Penn State joined the Big 10 in FY 1990. At that time Penn State had $256 million in total research while UT-Austin had $228 million. Now, Penn State has $701 million in total research while UT-Austin has $493 million. That is nearly $200 million per year in research money difference in the growth of Penn State's research funding since they joined the Big 10 relative to Texas' research funding!
I would love it if UH could have a similar research collaboration with its conference members...but I don't think many other WAC schools have as much research funding as UH.
May 30th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
So does form hold in the brackets as the teams advance to the WCWS or is there a re-seeding?
May 30th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Garrett - Thanks as always for your info. Always appreciated.
But I must say, UH has heard what you were saying all along. The only way for UH to get more valuable for conference realignments is to win ... and that they have done ... recently ... so far ... so just win baby ...
May 30th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJvYE6oLgxc&feature=player_embedded
Last half inning UH-Alabama.
May 30th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Sorry, saw it was posted earlier....but enjoy again!
May 30th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
ct,
But could the WAC schools form a research collaboration that could boost all members in research funds? That can be especially crucial when you are talking about smaller research programs that do not have a big stream of funding from government sources.
I'm just trying to think of ways that the WAC could become stronger and bring in more money to each member University (especially UH!). Trying to look at models of how other Athletic Departments increase funding for their Universities to see what UH and/or the WAC could do differently to boost everybody...
May 30th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Congratulations to Kolten Wong, MVP of the WAC Championships
...and to the other BaseBows named to the All-Tourney Team!
May 30th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Ho'omaika'i to the UH Wahine Softball team, the BaseBOWS, and the HPU Sea Warriors Softball team in getting to the next level of play! Let's hope Hawaii collegiate athletic teams get some respect & recognition now.
Big Mahalo to Kara Nishimura! After all of this, you should go to LV with your luck.
May 30th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I love this picture on the rolltide.com website!
Check out the name of their player #13 (no less)!
http://www.rolltide.com/#00
May 30th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
May 30th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
ESPN Thursday 1 pm ET vs Missouri
May 30th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Don Weir & Rainbow Cliff,
Class act, you guys, for providing UH apparel for ted and the troops. Mahalo nui loa! Thanks to the Letterwinners Club, too!
May 30th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
ST & Tsaiko Blog Dogs,
Congratulations to Cool-en da gang & the Trapp Family of Swingers! Best wishes in the next round of games. I can just hear in the background, "Climb every Mountain". Say, isn't there a KK soon??!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
UH-Alabama game on ESPN again!
May 30th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Sorry, ESPN2!
May 30th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
espn 2 telecasting UH's game at 3 pm
May 30th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Locke looks bigger on the replay, haha
May 30th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
wow game on again. i hope we win again.
May 30th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Bulla,
You get the thing on "stretch" dats why!
May 30th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
#528
Good looking out on that pic. Poor girl must have had a rough childhood in the playground.
Would have been even more perfect if the girl on the right was standing on the girls left...
Let the good times ROLL...TIDE lol....
May 30th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
where is this pic in #528?
May 30th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
oh wait, nvm. ha! i get it.
May 30th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
is their pitcher sunburnt?
May 30th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
didn't catch the live broadcast, but this Ump's strike zone is whack.
May 30th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
#525
Garrett - Yes ... the WAC and UH should look for grant opportunities and alliances .. that's for sure ... and I hope we can find some so that we can keep our brain trusts at home ... so my boys will have an opportunity here at home. So much can be done to bring research monies here and take advantage of our ties to the Pac Rim nations and the Asian continent ... we have so much going for us ... it just hard to believe that we cannot leverage them. Keep the ideas flowing ... we need big thinking
May 30th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
#528 nice find.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
what a win.
i must say that we beat one of the better pitchers we will face this year. but, i tip my cap to kelsi dunne. she took it on the chin graciously and appeared to sincerely congratulate the wahine at game's end during the postgame high five's.
can't wait until thursday.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
got to love the uhathletics.com folks who were quick to get some nice full page poster up already congratulating the softbows and rainbows.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
eh c_c,
you mean the ump was out of whack on the replay too?
May 30th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
It's amazing how people notice obvious things.
I've been accused of some BS about how I am imagining ESPN sounding "biased" towards BCS conference schools and not doing their homework on schools like Hawaii in big post season situations.
I've made some phone calls in excitement since this morning and the reaction was the same. From a friend on vacation in Oregon to my friend's dad and all the people in between, they all couldn't believe the slight that the Wahine were getting throughout the broadcast.
They all asked me, was it always like this? I replied, well, this is the first time on national TV for the Wahine in two years, but in essence, could you not expect it?
When you look at it, the media, the NATIONAL media, is conditioned and geared towards the usual suspect of winners, however, who is going to deny the FACT that if you pride yourself as the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" wouldn't you pose some real professionalism in researching facts as opposed to spewing biased commentary based on what is or has been the norm?
Oh wait, doing research is harder!
To call the Wahine's additional runs other than solo homers "unearned" is plain dumb.
To heavily suggest that the Wahine's homers were due ONLY to high altitude and small parks is ignorant since we have hit 12 home runs since the Palo Alto Regional and through the Super Regionals in two seperate parks AT SEA LEVEL IN PARKS THAT ARE BOTH 200 DOWN THE LINE AND 220 DEAD CENTER!!!
In the end it didn't matter, the truth came out, and the deserving winners emerged.
However, the truth in the national perception was truly exposed for what it is and to make excuses in defense of it only adds to the ignorance and disrespect of 21 hard working young ladies that are representing the State of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii with honor and class.
The proof of favoritism was on display today, just ask anyone who watched and listened to the ESPN broadcast.
Personally, like I have been suggesting, I did NOT even watch the live television broadcast as I had set the DVR on, but opted to listen to the game called by Blaine Kauwe and Lori Santee, who gave EQUAL "excitement" to Bama's runs as with Hawaii's.
I met up to celebrate with some Tsaikos this morning and they filled me in on the debacle that took place over the airwaves ala ESPN, so when I returned home I watched the game in full to hear everything and you can just tell how "crushed" the play by play gals were that their favorite Alabama squad was eliminated.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
things are looking up...
men's volleyball and women's volleyball are in the national spotlight and are considered elite programs again.
track has done well with a limited number of participants.
the baseball team has made a remarkable late season surge to get back to the big one.
wahine softball just put a huge exclamation point on national tv today getting to the csws for the first time. i am sure that many will be pullng for our girls and i won't be surprised if they become the darlings of the tournament. long ballers who will be the smallest team out there and everybody loves hawaii.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
looking ahead...a lot aniticipation, curiosity, and new found excitement surrounding our resurgent basketball team led by one time hawaii gatorade poy, gibson "the gibber" arnold, has many chomping at the bit. its been awhile and we're hungry for some hoops.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
As al pointed out earlier in the week, when the call went out to Kaia, she did a fantastic job today.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
i have to believe that the football team should perform better than last year's injury riddled team. we seem to possess the potential and talent to put together a stronger representative of our state. a lot of pressure surrounds this current coaching staff who have taken on quite a different look from its original staff just two years ago.
only mack and rich miano are handling the same chores from day one. several incumbents find themselves with new positions and with five new faces from the first of mack's staff we seem to be constantly in a state of rebuilding the staff.
its time to hunker down and make something happen. enough indecision time to turn it on.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
duffer...you coming in for the kkall? your driver awaits.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Al,
I'll be on Oahu the 9th, 10th, & 11th. Playing err I mean marketing ala Stretch. I'm bringing my checkbook along.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Al,
I agree with you about Kelsi Dunne. On an Alabama website, 2nd pitcher Charlotte Morgan was quoted in saying that J-Rod's homer was a "lucky shot".
Morgan was visibly dejected as much as the ESPN commentators were emotionally dejected, however Kelsi Dunne, looked genuinely respectful to the Wahine while shaking hands at the end.
For Dunne, she knew she was good and was the ONLY big difference in Alabama winning over the Wahine as there is a big dropoff in pitching talent beyond Dunne, however you can tell by her face that she respected the Wahine for the legitimate threat they posed to her all series long.
FULL ARTICLE:
May 30th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
kazz...no worry. what happens on the field is most important.
that's the bottom line.
from youth leagues to our collegiate teams, we are always overlooked. we don't look like the type of team that should be competing with others. it happens in goodwill tournaments, little league, etc, etc.
but, we have heart and we have pride something that comes along with hawaii. walk softly and carry a big stick.
no worry.
just look at the faces of disbelief today. that tells the whole story my brother.
be humble, be ourselves, be hawaiian.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
duffer...lemme know.
kazz...better to be lucky than good. twice in a game????
May 30th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
you ever see people, fans, go huhu over the national media. The teams won biggest in history and they crying over the silliest things. Instead they should enjoy the moment. Savor the goods things in life. But nope. I swear, I think if some of them won the mega bucks lottery they'd cry over having to dish out the 40% tax., If they listened to the announcers carefully it wasn't as biased as they think.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Kazz,
3 words
In Yo Face!
she can cry lucky all she wants while watching the wahine on tv like the rest of us. good sportsmanship? not by her.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
GAME 1 OF HAWAII'S WORLD SERIES MATCH UP AGAINST MISSOURI IS SET.
THURSDAY ON ESPN.
7AM HAWAII TIME.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
#557 al
thats how give kazz some coaching
cry,cry,cry
May 30th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Al,
Ha! Yes that is true. I also enjoy being right.
Talking about the fact that we get disrespected by the national media and being portrayed as some kind of "lucky buggers" while celebrating a historic upset just makes it so much sweeter.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
What's up with wives and their "together time", what a waste of time.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Looks like some fans at wacsoftball.blogspot.com aren't imagining things also.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Congratulations to all the graduates from the Little Learner's pre school. Wishing you much luck in your elementary school careers..
May 30th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Let's check the Wahine "Expectations":
1- Expect To Win (Won)
2 - Expect to be in a dogfight (I'd say striking out sixteen times means that the were in a dogfight)
3 - Expect that sometime during the game, winning will appear to be impossible (Not impossible, but chances may have appeared to be slim with two outs in the bottom of the seventh)
4 - Win the game late in the fourth quarter. (Well didn't it in the fourth quarter, but does the bottom of the seventh count? I think so.)
Great win Wahine!!! Celebrate well, and then get some much needed rest.
May 30th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
OH YEAH I CRIED!!!!
With tears in my eyes jumping around and yelling in the AM.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
When David knocked down Goliath, all everyone saw was the little David knocking down the Giant. No one was there to observe the thousands of hours that David spent shooting pebbles at rocks, trees, lions, and wolves. David had prepared his whole, entire life, to knock out the Giant. Only thing is that no one else was there to see the preparation phase of the equation.
The wahine have prepared their entire lives for this post-season tournament. Only their immediate family members, friends, coaching, and support staff know what kind of preparation they have been through. The Wahine are in the World Series because they belong there. It doesn't take milions and millions of dollars to sweat. All it takes is effort and time. The wahine may not have tons of money, but it's obvious that they put in tons of effort and time. Good luck next week. Although some of us are quiet in our support, we indeed are there to support you. Mahalo.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
BREW808,
Got the package!!! Mahalo!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
That was sweet even the second time around!
May 30th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
D1,
I think I've watched J-Rod's walkoff two run homer aka "THE DAGGER" about 6 times now.
I still think the best part about the whole thing was watching Bob Coolen's reaction. He had his glasses on and the first time I could tell he was choking up but I couldn't see if he was acutally tearing up, but in the replays you could see tears on his face.
Not enough can be written about the timeless dedication he has put into this program since he arrived at Manoa.
Again, this couldn't have happened to a more hard-working head coach!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Pride,
Well said sir!
May 30th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
duffer -- please be sure to email me privately if you and/or whitey will attend on June 5. I'm not asking just for RSVP purposes--your arrival will seriously alter the betting line on whether Al actually finds his way to Krazy Karaoke or not.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
In reference to Charlotte Morgan's comment....heck, I'll take lucky over good anyday, especially when it gets us to the WORLD SERIES!!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Wahine gets some love from ESPN...
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/columns/story?columnist=hays_graham&id=5234988
May 30th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
JM2375,
I'm still getting teary-eyed looking at that photo.
It wasn't too long ago that this very team was performing in front of only their friends, family and 60 other fans and now they are shocking the world of softball.
I think the days of having casual and relaxing times at the Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium without having to deal with lines to the concession stand or the bathroom are pretty much dead.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
thats a good article from #576
I wonder who Bama would have started Game 2 if Game 1 was not a mercy rule game.
To me it seems that Game 1 allowed Alabama to take the foot off the gas just a little and subsequently in Game 2 the pitching was not as dominant and our bats came to life.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
For people that DVR'd the game, try go back and look at the faces of the Wahine as soon as they arrived at the bottom of the 7th when they huddled as they always do by the dugout.
I saw the SAME looks that I've been seeing from my seat right above 3rd base above the Wahine dugout at Manoa since February.
This team continues to amaze me at how mentally strong they are.
May 30th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
BB,
I think Alabama would have been confident enough to start Morgan. Dunne is capable of playing a lot so if Morgan got lit up she would of got yanked easily.
Also, Bama was pretty sure they'd be going to Oklahoma City so they wanted to have two pitchers ready to go and I think Morgan didn't pitch for about 2-3 weeks.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Even Marissa Yamane looks more chipper than normal.
Rob DeMello recaps the action from Alabama right now!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Great read. Mahalo jmxxxx.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Troll, sorry I have to back up Kazz on this, as I didn't see the game live I saw the replay they had on espn. Without a doubt these espn announcers where bias, they fully expected bama to roll over Hawaii an the way they called the game it came across loud and clear. Now I agree that at times Kazz get a little emotional an express himself with that emotion but the facts he states are true.
You can ask around, I do see the game from both sides, an am the first to give props to good plays by both teams, I mean a good hit is a good hit, a good play is a good play period.
But I do draw the line when so called experts who are hired to be fair in their play calling are not, and these guys where not.
But no matter what anyone says about us being lucky or we only hit at a short park or altitude, they can not say we didn't win fair and square.
Once again I wish to thank Coach Coolen and the road Warriors for making this one heck of a day for all the people of this State
IMUA NA WAHINE
May 30th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Also oldie if you could so kindly make me a copy of this game also, I will add to my collection
May 30th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I am proud of the Wahine and the Basebows ... and the HPU teams for their victories. All of them well earned. And we should celebrate the victories and enjoy them for the accomplishment that each team makes in the history of their sports and their schools.
But it is also the responsibility of fans to point out the blatant disregard for the facts that these so-called ESPN announcers and analyst are making. No ... I am not whining ... just correcting the misconceptions and misstatement of facts. Yes ... I am a fan ... and yes I am biased ... but I call em as I see em ... and I agree with Kazz ...
ct
May 30th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
[...] The Warrior Beat| UH football, University of Hawaii athletics … [...]
May 30th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
On his Twitter account, ESPNU.com's Graham Hays noted that there was a Rainbow over the Wahine's hotel this morning.
May 30th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
OLDIE,
ALOHA TO YOU SIR ON DOING A GREAT SERVICE TO WAHINE SOFTBALL FANS BY TAKING THE GAME FOOTAGE THEN EDITING OUT THE ESPN COMMENTARY AND SYNCHING IT WITH BLAINE KAWUE AND LORI SANTI'S COMMENTARY ALA ESPN 1420!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
May 30th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
#587
Kazz,... that's chicken skin....
May 30th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Kazz funny there was a giant rainbow over all of Haleiwa beach park this morning when we got there at 7:00, I should have know right there it was going to be a great day.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Another article out of Bama:
Here you can see that Kelsi Dunne is more mature than her senior teammate in the circle.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
"We won 28 in a row and had seven new people in different positions and had a whole new lineup," Murphy said. "I think we overachieved."
"I think we overachieved."????? What da chicken hekka is dat?
Kelsi Dunne was a class act during and after the game...unlike her coach who still can't say "congratulations" or give kudos to the Wahine team...auwe
I hope Keilani Ricketts rounds up some Oklahoma fans to root for the Wahine.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I agree Dunne seems to be the only one who is mature enough to give props where there due. So props right back at you Ms Dunne, and deservedly so, she is one heck of a pitcher.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I like Kelsi Dunne. She should play for Hawaii.
If you look at Melissa and Jenna at bat in the last inning you will notice how relaxed they were. You would never guess that the game was on the line.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Haka,
We had six players in new positions and two freshman leading in our lineup.
We ate up the home run record, we ate up WAC and Palo Alto Regional competition.
We shocked the #1 seeded team on their field in the Super Regional for all the nation to see.
I think WE over-achieved also.
May 30th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Haka,
Keilani will most likely be there to support her sis.
Not sure about Keilani's teammates though. After all you them BCS folk stick together yeah?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I remember reading earlier where the Bama coach said that Hawaii has a great softball team. I think it was after the second game.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Yeah Kazz,
If it weren't for the "lucky rainbow" I don't think we would have had a chance!
We will be getting a lot of long overdue attention this coming week. The girls know that they can enjoy it, but Katie and Amanda will make sure they stay focused. You never know if you'll ever get the chance again and for the seniors...well you gotta feel good for them. It takes a lot of hard work, talent, chemistry and "luck" to play at this level.
Go Wahine!
Lucky you live Hawaii!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
The Alabama coach did congratulate the Wahine as well as Kaia. Just because it wasn't in those articles, doesn't mean it didn't happen. Here are the postgame quotes from Alabama's website.
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/w-softbl/recaps/053010aaf.html
May 30th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
labrat,
reading that jenna played in the jr college world series last year and that her father prepared her for those situations all her life, it's understandable that as coach coolen said, "she shows no emotion". jenna said, "she knew she would hit"!!! you gotta love it!
i know i will have to play it back one more time before bedtime...i know it!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
thanks, matt. I didn't hear or read anything from the media. thanks for the link and my apologies to coach murphy.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
anybody has video of J-Rods 1st Homerun??
May 30th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
#570 - Bruddah Kazz -
You are most welcome!
I know you collect "stuff" and I thought you'd enjoy a little memento. Let's hope it's really, really special one!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Rainbow Cliff, Pomai, and those who emailed me, I should be getting the DVD of the game out to you by Tuesday or Wednesday...
Good luck to Coach Coolen and the Wahine on Thursday!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
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Troll - Shame on you!
> How come you don't want to see the ESPN crew for what they are? Media mugs who are mean-spirited-high-maka-maka vermin. They are washed up, former players who have no business being around true athletes, much less describing their play...Is it because they are like you! Maybe that's why you feel so badly for them.
> Why don't you put your money where your mouth is? Kazz certainly does. So do the Tsaiko's who raised money to help send the team to the Regionals. What did you do? Seems like you are the whiner...the crybaby. Cry, cry, cry for your media talking heads.
> Why can't you talk about the team in a more positive light like Kazz does? Give us the facts about those media darlings of yours? How is it they screwed up everything from the dimensions of our field, to the identities of the players. What prompted them to add those delicious tidbits about how the Wahine rely on homeruns - how they don't earn their runs by playing small ball.? BS!
> Enlighten us oh wonderous Troll. Tell us exactly how the Wahine players were given credit for crunching the long ball in comparison with the Alabama girls. No, try wait, I'll tell you how...
R-E-L-U-C-T-A-N-T-L-Y!
Let's Go Bows! Win it all and leave no doubt!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
All I can say to Morgan is that Hawaii was really lucky when she was pitching. And when she popped up the ball in the second game to give Hawaii the win Ricketts was real lucky. I am really sad that you have to make excuses. Just give the props to the ones who beat you.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
#600 Thanks Matt for posting.
Those comments by the Alabama girls shows a lot of class.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I agree w/ all of the comments above Re: Dunne. I think she's maybe the best pitcher the Wahine faced all season - certainly in the top 3.
Kelsi Dunne and the Tide softball team were awesome & worthy opponents.
The UH Wahine Softball Team was more better - or is it more badder !!!
★★.W.A.H.I.N.E.★.S.O.F.T.B.A.L.L!!!.★.W.A.H.I.N.E.★.S.O.F.T.B.A.L.L!!!.★★
May 30th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Yep! Kelci is really a class act!!
May 30th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
#600 - Thanks for the link Matt
I have no animosity towards the Alabama softball team. They were obviously disappointed and said a few off the cuff things ... that's OK ... they are a great team and earned the right to be #1. But this makes me totally respect their outstanding pitcher Dunne ... a real class act ... wish her all the best as with the Alabama team (except against the Wahine of course) but with that attitude ... I have no doubt that she will go on to do great things in life.
The problem I have is with the so-called "professional" broadcasters ... the commentators and the analysts ... they get paid for their services and should do their homework ... and promote the sport that they are broadcasting. They should've been screaming at the top of there lungs ... "do you believe in miracles ... " something like that ... instead ...they chose to go with incomplete facts ... and inaccurate commentary ... and sounded like someone died when the HR was hit ... what's up with that???
ct
May 30th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
new video of amanda and katie up on UH website
May 30th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Howzit Brew!
What a day. What a game. What a team! Makes you just wanna give 'em all a beeg ((hug!))
Is there any chance of you attending the Series?
May 30th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
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May 30th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
#613 - Kekoa - nada.
May 30th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Nada chance, or Nada Colada?
May 30th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
KAZZ - You are one OK guy. Like the last time Pomai passed the hat, the Tsaikos will come through.
I have a different take on the stuff coming out from Alabama. They have nothing to be ashame of - their girls played their hearts out - just like our Wahines. Our victory could be the matter of skill and sheer determination. It also could be considered as lucky, as the 'Bama girls may think.
Whether it is skill or plain luck, I don't care - I'll take it!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
COACH COLLEN: You made my day! (Just as the WAHINE made yours!)
Incidentally, the Alabama field is shorter than ours - for those who are interested
May 30th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
It is one thing when others diss UH but when I see something like UH losing the game at their own website I have to scratch my head.
Check out UHs game today.
http://www.hawaiiathletics.com/custompages/Stats/Sb/TEAMSTAT.HTM?path=softball
May 30th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
labrat,
Someone had a deadline?
May 30th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
labrat - I think someone too busy partying and/or crying
May 30th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
The game must still be going on in someones head.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I really want UH to face Tennessee again.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
By the way, Morgan gave the Wahine hitters credit after she was shelled as pitcher during game 2.
http://www.rolltide.com/sports/w-softbl/recaps/052910aah.html
In fact, Dunne followed her lead after game 2 in talking about the Wahine bats. Like some of the best athletes, I'm guessing Morgan is ultra-competitive and doesn't like to lose. I think the emotion of the end of her collegiate softball career got the best of her today which led to her unfortunate remark about a lucky hit. She may not be the narcissist that some of you portray her to be.
I agree the ESPN crew left something to be desired. The remarks referring to the Wahine as the weaker team (stated numerous times) were just uncalled for and lacked professionalism.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
#606
Everyone's opinions subjective. no need be condescending.
Plus I also think your brew808, nice try.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Labrat #619 maybe that was the 3rd replay on ESPN and we lost. OH NO! I knew we shouldn't watch the 3rd replay. odds are we were bound to lose eventually
May 30th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Just watched the dvr...
Best game since West Oahu won the Little League World Series.
In that game, I remember watching the opposing coach yell at his players. I felt the bachi instantly and knew Hawaii would win.
Today's game bachi moment for me was when the ESPN announcers started looking ahead to Alabama in the World Series. BAM.
If Alabama had respected the Wahine, especially after playing them yesterday, they would not have that "crushing loss" feeling today. They would have been able to walk away with pride after battling a worthy opponent to the very end.
But a loss to a team they viewed as inferior is a hard pill to swallow and thus the sense of loss.
So, WAHINE.
Stay humble, stay focused, stay healthy and keep respecting your opponents while you do what you do.
Most of all, mahalo for BELIEVING in yourselves and being STUDS out there in the ballpark.
You will go ALL - THE - WAY!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
#619. I guess the person/people that are responsible for updating the UH website leave something to be desired as well. To link to that incorrect box score in the very article describing the Wahine win makes it even worse.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
#606
oh i forgot if you want discuss, lets go. im all for it. loo
for what because i wrote this
cmon be reasonable
# troll:
May 30th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
you ever see people, fans, go huhu over the national media. The teams won biggest in history and they crying over the silliest things. Instead they should enjoy the moment. Savor the goods things in life. But nope. I swear, I think if some of them won the mega bucks lottery they'd cry over having to dish out the 40% tax., If they listened to the announcers carefully it wasn't as biased as they think.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Actually Alabama has a larger field which is 200 feet down the lines and 220 at center.
The Rainbow Wahine Softball field is 200 feet all around from the lines and at center.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I pointed out the biased announcing in the ESPNU Facebook link after hearing the invitation to join in.
It was VERY biased.
It gave me a whole new appreciation for Papa Leahey who calls a "both side of the ball" broadcast so well. I guess I expected that from "ESPN" booth announcers.
Well,
Onwards and Upwards.
One pitch and clear.
My fears were unfounded.
I take my cap off to Coach Coolen and the Wahine.
I BELIEVE!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
HA! Katie Grimes is sporting that "DEFEND HAWAII" shirt with the image of the AK-47 on the front!!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
I always loved that concept design. It gets the point across!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
#606
this is what i wrote on another site
am i'm right or wrong isn't the point. the point is is that i write what i see, mostly without prejudices.
re-espn broadcasting of the UH softball game.
Everyone's opinion is subjective. Some say amateurish. Some say bias. Some say insightful. Some say BS.
I say insightful.
Both announcers in their approach provided analysis and color. They identified strengths and weaknesses of what the batters and pitchers were doing correctly and badly on both sides. Sort of what Gruden does for Monday night football in identifying what made the play work or not.
They showed replays of both team's pitcher's mistakes of throwing homerun pitches that were at eye level.
They said on numerous occasions of how the Hawaii batters were swinging at bad pitches. This is fact.
They also didn't have many opportunities to toot Hawaii's horn when 16 of the batters went down swinging, right?
Their dialogue acknowledged that Hawaii proved the skeptics wrong when it came to hitting the long ball. If they were biased would they start a debate and then end it by diluting Hawaii's accomplishments this year? They didn't.
Time and time they gave props to Hawaii, complementing them on how well they traveled, played on a hostile field, endured the elements and represented themselves well.
They also alluded to the Hawaii fans in attendance. And how they are a proud people. And how the fans in the islands are proud of them, too. They used words in identifying the Hawaii team like having the Aloha spirit and mana.
The broadcast team also raved about Coach Coolen being a dedicated worker in his 19 years in the program.Giving him props. They also gave props to the sailing coach for doing 20 years at UH. For good measure they said coaching in Hawaii would be a great job.
I thought the broadcasting team game Hawaii due respect.Honestly listening to them over the last two days if I were from a neutral state, I'd say I learned more from following their dialogues and debates about Hawaii than Alabama. I don't see biases or amateurism.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
May 30th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
As seen from the other side of the fence.
It had to be tough for Tide Sports Executive Sports Editor, Tommy Deas, to write this article.
We've been on that side of the fence soo many times.
May 30th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
#377
BIG mahalo for the sacrifices you do for our country! Be SAFE and come home SAFE!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
WOW, it is!
Came home to see the Softball and Baseball team win.
Congratulations to the Softball team for knocking them "mini" tides! Stay hungry ladies.
Also, congratulations to the 2010 WAC Baseball team. Better late than never! What took you so long? And, oh, stay hungry, too.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
To follow the Wahine, Brooks Baehr will be reporting LIVE from Oklahoma City for Hawaii News Now.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Here's to many more championships for the University of Hawaii.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this has to be the first time the women and men's team of the same sport won the WAC championship on the same year. Here's to many more.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
This link takes you to an article of the Lady Tide press conference. Embedded in the article is the video of that conference. Watch it. You can see how painful it is for them. How their awesome season came crashing on one "lucky" swing.
It was a tough interview but I give credit to the Lady Tide.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
A-Joe,
What happened to the rest of that article? Seemed more like a game summary than anything.
How's that photo though? Sheesh, that is tough!
I mean I really want to laugh at it, I really do, but I just can't. Should be ok though I am sure Michelle Smith went over to console the Alabama players one by one.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
http://blog.al.com/bamabeat/2010/05/heartbreaking_loss_ends_season.html
This writer, Gentry Estes was gracious on Twitter to let us know what was happening during the lightning storm delay.
It thought his articles were pretty good.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Hey, Rob DeMello is back on air, again. I thought he wasn't suppose to be back until June. Anyway, nice to see him on TV once again.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
kazz and duffer, are we continuing into the CWS??? I have no problem with staying in the tub with the 2 of you. Except, this time i going bring some biru.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
BIG mahalo to the men's baseball team and the rest for their support of the softball team.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
WHITEY,
I SHALL CONTINUE ON TO THE END!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously though, you and Duffer are just GREAT! You don't have to do this, but I know you want to out of the kindness and dedication in your hearts..
TO RECAP WOMEN'S WORLD SERIES DONATION STAKES:
HOME RUNS - $20.00
GRAND SLAMS - $50.00
MERCY RULE VICTORY BY WAHINE - $200.00
May 30th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Re: #625 - Troll, you weren't even close. I tell you what. Brew is a lot smarter than all of us, he would just ignore you, like he's done already. I just jumped in because of the ridiculous defense you offered for the ESPN broadcast team. That and your condescending attitude towards Kazz.
You've now dissed Brew and Kazz! No need apologize tho. We know who you are. We've all known people like you all our lives. You just don't get it, never will.
Unlike what you say, not everyone's opinions on this blog are subjective. In fact most of them are as objective as the previous paragraph! This fact has somehow been ignored by you Mr. Troll.
You may all return to the regularly scheduled program. My head hurts, I goin' sleep.
Good Memorial Day eve UH faithful, and to all a good nite!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Nitey Nite and SWEET WAHINE/ BASEBOWS Dreams come true!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
kazz, rub a dub, dub, three men in a tub, kazz, duffer, and me. like i said, i going bring biru on board this time. i wonder if the troll would like to join us in the tub and we can exchange info????? Plus he would help balance our tub with yin and yan.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Whitey,
BTW, stop calling it a "bathtub".
I don't like the sound of that.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
to the darkside merchants, i will not be visiting you to make any purchases in the near future cause my spacecraft got hit by some softballs in space and i can't takeoff due to a softball storm which is scheduled for June 3rd-9th.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
BG808,
Not sure about that stat you presented about a women's and a men's team winning WAC titles in the same season though.
I think either a combination of the two tennis programs and the Rainbow Wahine Soccer program may have also done something similar.
Interesting is that while UH's softball and baseball programs flourished TODAY, Alabama's softball AND baseball programs went in the opposite direction.
Talk about polar opposites today!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Ho boi! So much pilikia troll bebe. Maybe you should just chill and except the fact that everyone on this blog saw what happened today as a slap in the face. So we beat them at the end, and that's all that counts.
As Al would say, 'nuff already!
G'nite Liz! How 'bout dem Bows?!
May 30th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
kazz, this is not your usual tub which holds only 3, but this is a most spacious one and we can accommodate many more and make this trip more enjoyable. hooooohaaaaa
May 30th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Hey, who's knocking Brew?
Brew, hope you're able to follow the ladies in OKC. What a day...I can't get enough of watching the video clips of the bottom of the 7th. WOW WEE, can't wait for Thursday morning - may have to tell the boss I'm coming in after 9. 
Huge congrats to the WAC champion baseball team too...wahoooooo!
Deepest gratitude to the men and women who have bravely served our country...remembering you all on this Memorial Day.
May 30th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
wahine volleyball maintained our sports sanity
kane volleyball made us remember
the basebows are back in the swing
and the softbows are taking us on a special journey
Let's Go Bows!
Let's Go Bows!
Let's Go Bows!
Let's Go Bows!
that said, it is sports...an entertainment escape from some of the realities of life.
let us not forget
mahalo to those that serve our country
peace on earth
honor to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice
rest in peace
May 30th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
This says enough and says a lot.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
have a great evening and see you all tomorrow am
May 30th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
haka - #656 - well said!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Off-topic - anyone ever used priceline (name your own price) for flights? good? bad?
May 30th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Kekoa,
No no no no. "Troll" thought that the way ESPN called the action was sufficient enough for what the Rainbow Wahine Softball team deserved.
Simple as that.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
JM,
Never did sorry to say. I used hotwire.com a few times though and the prices were some of the lowest around at that time though.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Ms. jm...I know someone who's used priceline for hotels - seems to work really well. Not sure about flights, though...for hotels, you can name your lodging (2-star, 3-star, etc.) AND your desired price.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
It will be nice to come home to watch the softball and baseball team play. Should be back in time for the WWS.
The late Michael Jackson would say "heal the world"
The priest at my church would say "peace be with you"
And, tsaiko al would say...nuff ready!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
only 35+ posts to 700.
stay awake just a little bit longer.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Sorry ... wasn't going to say anything more ... but I guess some people were listening to a totally different broadcast than I was ... sure the broadcasters mentioned certain things in passing ... but if you think that it was fact filled and objective ... well ... I guess you must be more insightful than I ...
All I know is that the announcers got many "facts" wrong ... sure the Wahine were getting dominated by a great pitcher ... but there wasn't a whole lot to compliment Alabama about until the 5th either ... but they still managed to get in jabs about the size of the Wahine field and our hitting covering our fielding ... and the strike zone ... puhleeassse ... don't need to go on ...
But the main thing is that as professional broadcasters ... they did not even say that this was an "historic" win ... no #1 seed has ever been defeated in a regional. No announcers getting excited at the level of the competitors and the "battle" on the field. No one screaming ... going ... going gone ... home run ... or commenting that this may be the most exciting game in this years regionals ... like I said earlier ... they reacted like their best friend just died. If you enjoy sports ... then you gotta love the ending to the game ... one way or the other ... especially when you are a supposed professional broadcaster ... isn't that what you live for ... exciting endings ????
ct
May 30th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
PP - have used hotwire for hotels, but never used priceline for flights because they never gave me anything good. This time however,... (if it's really true) they're quoting around $200 less than anything else I can find. Hubby still won't commit to exact dates, so I'm still a little stuck. Time's running out. This trip is for mid to late July to DC. He thinks the trip will be boring.
May 30th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
So Kazz, it's all water under the proverbial bridge? Kayden. Thought this troll mama was getting on your case.
My apologies to the troll. The opinions expressed seemed a bit odd. Who would've thought these experts were gushing with goodwill towards anyone else except the Tide!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
jm2375 - I use Priceline regularly for low rates but not bidding.
Kekoa- amazing day. I was fully engaged in spiritual development programs for kids and opio and left the ballers in Kea Akua's hands. The dvr treat this evening was sweet!!!
May 30th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Wow, jm...good luck. If it is $200 less, then that's pretty good for high season, I suppose. Do you get to choose your carrier/seats with priceline for airlines? I wouldn't think so. You know very well that D.C. is a hard place to get to from HNL (no non-stops, except Air Force One), so any savings would help. Good luck with your trip planning...always an exciting adventure - to plan for upcoming trips.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:10 am
#666 ct
I take one exception to your comment, I did notice some excitement from the announcers when Alabama hit their home run in the 6th, they both came across a giddy as heck.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 am
wtf announcers got to get with the times. don't downplay the long ball, diss the bats or the players etc. give it up and just announce the plays
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
every sports go thru changes in player, equipment, rules, strategies and the teams that adjust keep winning and moves on. that is why they are always in the hunt.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:39 am
jm# take me take me take me
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