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AUDIO: Both the Men and Women's Side Look Ahead to NCAA Track and Field Championships
As the preliminary rounds of the NCAA Championships are set to begin tomorrow both the men and the women held separate press conferences. Both sides spoke on the long season that was but are now fully focused on the task ahead and obtaining championships. A bit of history is on the line as well. This will be the last meet before the renovations begin to Hayward Field this summer. The athletes and coaches reflected on what Hayward Field has meant for them in their careers. For the third consecutive year the men and women will compete on separate days. The men will hold their preliminary rounds tomorrow (June 6th) and their finals on Friday (June 8th). The women will start their preliminary rounds on Thursday (June 7th) and the finals will be on Saturday (June 9th)
Men's Press Conference
Florida Head Coach Mike Holloway, Texas Tech Head Coach Wes Kittley, Damarcus Simpson of Oregon, Michael Norman of USC and Josh Kerr of New Mexico… Read More
QuackSmack: Tuesday, 6/5/18
HOSTS: Sean MacPherson, Ian Gerig, and Bill Braker
6:00 Oregon softball season ends in OKC
- What went wrong for the Ducks?
- Oregon's inconsistency in phases of the game
- Mental fatigue, physical fatigue, or both?
- What is the blueprint to make the title game?
- Will the Ducks be back next year and beyond?
- Live look at UW vs, FSU
QuackSmack: Monday, 6/4/18
HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Ethan Wyss, and Mark Wang
6:00 Oregon softball’s season cut short in OKC
- Oregon’s offense sputters vs. UW and FSU
- Disappointing end to what was a fantastic season
- Why does Oregon continue to struggle in OKC?
- Did Ducks miss best chance to win with four seniors leaving?
- Quick look at the UW-FSU in progress
QuackSmack: Friday, 6/1/18
HOSTS: Sean MacPherson, Brooklyn Loiselle and Brenten Kelly
6:00 Oregon Softball in OKC
- Recapping first two games of WCWS
- Oregon slugging the ball well
- Recent pitching struggles a concern?
- Oregon title chances
- Strengths, weaknesses for 2018-2019 team
- Potential breakout players?
- Schedule breakdown and predictions
- Game 1 takeaways…
QuackSmack: Thursday, 5/31/18
HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Alex Castle, and Matt Tyra
QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn. Watch live on Twitter @KWVASports.
6:00 Recapping Oregon-ASU to open WCWS
- Mike White starts Elish over Kleist -- thoughts
- Home runs keep Sun Devils in the game
- Ducks' impressive offense vs. Juarez
- Look ahead to Oregon's next game in OKC
QuackSmack: Wednesday, 5/30/18
Hosts: Alex Castle, Collin Catman and Nick Baxter
6:02 Oregon Softball Set for WCWS Opener vs. Arizona State
- G Juarez vs. who? Who should White hand the ball to in the circle tomorrow?
- Keys to an opening victory for each team
- Who are the Ducks' biggest threats in OKC?
- Keys to a title run and WCWS predictions
QuackSmack: Tuesday, 5/29/18
HOSTS: Matt Tyra, Ethan Wyss, and Sean MacPherson
6:00 Oregon Softball Dominates Elimination Games in Supers
- Elish-Kleist debate has never been this close
- Does Game 1 wake-up call ultimately help Oregon?
- Lauren Burke's time is here
- Sun Devils, Huskies, Sooners: who is the biggest threat?
QuackSmack: Monday, 5/28/18
HOSTS: Marc Grandi, Jordan Brenner, and Mark Wang
6:00 Oregon softball rallies past Kentucky again
- Ducks drop Game 1, but respond in Games 2 and 3
- Miranda Elish's dominance - most impressive weekend of her career?
- Oregon offense one constant all weekend
- Brief look at the rest of the WCWS field
AUDIO: No. 1 Oregon Softball Heads to OKC with Championship Hopes in Tow
Though the road to the Women's College World Series has not been easy for no. 1 Oregon Softball, the Ducks understand that nothing will get easier for them in Oklahoma City on the quest for a national championship. Oregon followed a Super Regional opening loss 9-6 to Kentucky with back-to-back dominant elimination game victories, but still must face the seven other highest seeded teams in the country in OKC. Before the team headed out to the Midwest, Head Coach Mike White, catcher Gwen Svekis, and third baseman Jenna Lilley all spoke to the media Memorial Day morning about the challenges awaiting them. The team plays Arizona State at 9AM PT on Thursday, while Oklahoma and Washington will do battle on the other side of the pool; UCLA, Georgia, Florida, and Florida State comprise the other side of the bracket.
Head Coach Mike White… Read More