Former Atlantic 10 softball standouts Sara Plourde and Sarah Prezioso find themselves in the minority of players in the professional and international ranks. Following their stellar careers at UMass and Temple, respectively, it is not their skills that set them apart from the world+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s best … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned in Softball Propel Broadcasting Success
In a fast-moving sport like college softball, where nuances such as the grip of a pitch, path of a swing, or angle taken to a batted ball can determine a game+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s outcome, it is easy for inexperienced eyes to miss the finer details of the game. For college softball broadcasters Michele Smith, … [Read more...]
Father-Daughter Bond Ignites Winning Ways at Fordham
For the past ten years, Bob Baxter has been a staple in the Fordham softball dugout and a constant on the summer recruiting trail. Baxter, who is always boasting a smile, a Fordham hat, and one of his colossal championship rings, announced his retirement from coaching after ten seasons as an … [Read more...]
Forgotten Females: Resurgence of Male Sports Overshadows Fordham’s Female Athletes
The glory days are here again at Rose Hill. With the tremendous success of the football team this fall, and the men+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s basketball team off to a hot start this season, Fordham Athletics is in the midst of a revival. The recent success of the Rams on the gridiron and hardwood has alumni, faculty, … [Read more...]