2016--The year I became a softball fan

['76 Tiger 108]

I have never been a big fan for women's sports. This year has changed that. The frequent coverage of our games on the SEC Network allowed me to see our team and their opponents...and I am in love.

When Victoria Draper stole the two-run homer from Oklahoma, the batter's reaction was the ultimate in sportsmanship. She showed amazement, pain, respect and spunk with one smile. That is typical of what I saw out of our wonderful ladies, and among their opponents.

The pace of softball, and the timing of the game is faster than baseball and gives a thrill like a good men's college basketball game. I am really looking forward to watching many games next season.

War Damn Eagle, ladies. You showed us the meaning of the Auburn Creed.

[jared52 4,354]

It wasn't Victoria Draper on the HR rob, it was Tiffany Howard. Draper had the diving catch in center in the FSU game.

[AU64 10,122]

Welcome to the fold. And listen to the interviews........No doubt that these are student-athletes.....good representatives of Auburn in many ways.

[steeleagle 2,945]

Welcome to the fold. And listen to the interviews........No doubt that these are student-athletes.....good representatives of Auburn in many ways.

Totally. They have way more maturity in handling a disappointing final loss than Cam did (sorry to say that, but true).

[WarTim 3,456]

Count me as a newbie Fam.

[autigeremt 6,598]

They are a great example of "For the Love of the Game"!