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Players to watch as 2009-10 unfolds

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

We'll have to wait until January to see Florida State freshman Leonor Rodriguez play. But she's one of six players to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

5 Burning Questions on 2010

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Arizona sees improvement on mound

Graham Hays

...are exactly as simple as they seem. Consider coach Mike Candrea's assessment of his team after Arizona's 2-2 start to the season. "We're depending on two kids on the mound that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Breaking down the WCWS teams

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Eight teams. One goal. Graham Hays breaks down the WCWS teams in Oklahoma City.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

5 Burning Questions on WCWS

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Who are the most powerful hitters in this year's Women's College World Series? Will a new ace take the stage? And is Missouri -- no, wait, we won't even say it.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Softball's super regional breakdowns

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From the advantages in the circle to the plate to the X factors in each matchup, we've got the breakdown of this week's eight NCAA softball super regionals.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

5 Burning Questions for super regionals

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Graham Hays asks and answers the five most burning questions ahead of the NCAA softball tournament's super regionals.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

North Dakota State brings allure to tourney

Graham Hays

...games early in the season than run through a schedule devoid of postseason material, the Bison played Arizona three times, Kansas twice, Nebraska twice, Creighton twice and Jacksonville State once before opening up in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 16, 2009

Breaking down the softball regionals

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The NCAA softball tournament starts on Thursday. Graham Hays breaks down the favorites, danger teams and long shots in each regional ahead of the action.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Texas State softball surprises in Lone Star State

Graham Hays

Everything is bigger in Texas, even the statements made by the little guy. With a month left in the regular season, we already have an unofficial st...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Softball owns latest siblings story

Graham Hays

...sisters on the softball diamond. All right, maybe it's not quite a headlining act yet, but Arizona junior Sarah Akamine and Penn State freshman Lisa Akamine did stage a family reunion of sorts at...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Arizona needs improvement on the mound

Graham Hays

...Not too far from where former NFL coach Dennis Green unleashed his famous soliloquy after watching his Arizona Cardinals melt down, the University of Arizona softball team opened the 2009 season and the Wildcats looked...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 09, 2009

Softball preseason No. 8: Stanford

Graham Hays

...49-15 (Lost to Texas A&M in the College Station Super Regional) Preseason talking point: When Arizona State freshman Krista Donnenwirth ripped a pitch over the fence in the third inning of the opening...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2009

Softball preseason No. 9: Arizona

Graham Hays

...championships the team below would like to hold when all is said and done this season. 9. Arizona Last season: 41-19 (lost to Alabama in the Women's College World Series) Preseason talking point...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2009

Candrea's absence poses challenges for defending champs

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

With coach Mike Cadrea temporarily relinquishing the helm of the back-to-back national champs in order to focus on his national team duties, can Arizona make a third consecutive trip to the WCWS championship series?

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008