tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post6812153922105294041..comments2024-03-26T09:23:26.937-04:00Comments on ZooTennis: Nine Questions with Julia Boserup; Fratangelo Commits to High School Tennis; College Surprise of the WeekColette Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-3132341605527027012009-02-28T20:13:00.000-05:002009-02-28T20:13:00.000-05:00Florida women lost to Florida State 5-2 today, the...Florida women lost to Florida State 5-2 today, the first time they've ever lost to the Seminoles. I think Thornqvist is living on borrowed time at UF. More than just the struggles on the court this season, the alarming trend of losing players to transfer, year in and year out, says there is something going on behind the scenes. Even if the transfers all left on good terms, it's pretty unusual to lose so many players over the last 6 years. When you're filling your roster with 2 walk ons, one who was unsuccessful at Georgia Southern and another who was a 3 star coming out of high school, you've got issues.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530115479936843215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-90904682936637038092009-02-28T13:24:00.000-05:002009-02-28T13:24:00.000-05:00love-tennis,I'm also amazed at the lack of roster ...love-tennis,<BR/><BR/>I'm also amazed at the lack of roster sizes, with most schools having 8 scholarships. I'm a Florida fan and they only have 6 on roster(well, they just added 2 walk-ons, but neither would've ever been considered to play at Florida. The Gators are just desperate with injuries). In Florida's case, they had their top 2 transfer after last year, but the coach should've known at least one was leaving, he's had a transfer every year he's been there. At a place like Florida, to not fill up your scholarships and have depth, it's pretty sad. They are in for a very long year.scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530115479936843215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-20754325718047722882009-02-27T10:54:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:54:00.000-05:00Clemson was missing 2 girls. Van Adrichem is out t...Clemson was missing 2 girls. Van Adrichem is out too. A big question is what is going on with GT's McDowell? She does not seem to be playing with the same confidence & has lost a number of matches this spring. One comment about the match that would turn out to be the decider team-wise. McDowell was down 7-5 & 4-0 but Balda seemed to start feeling the nerves trying to close it out & McDowell played more aggressively, bringing it back to 4-4. McDowell was serving with all the momentum. At 30-30, Balda hits a forehand down the line just wide I'm a CU fan & I could see the mark/fuzz on the court. It happened right in front of Kristi Miller who was sitting on AM's bench. Well the ref on the other side of the court over rules. McDowell is beside herself & stands over the mark which in this case is clearly visible. She waits until the ref can be replaced. Jim Russell comes to sit in the chair. But she's lost all momentum & Balda regroups to break & then serve it out. Not that the call determined the match but it came at a critical juncture when AM was rolling. Not that I know much & it was just one match, but McDowell's confidence seemed shaky. Didn't look like the player she was last May. Hope she turns it aroundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-55775504911487565232009-02-27T10:52:00.000-05:002009-02-27T10:52:00.000-05:00what about texas tech women over tcu. texas tech w...what about texas tech women over tcu. texas tech with 4 texans in the singles lineup and an interim coach!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-68294847525919221022009-02-27T09:16:00.000-05:002009-02-27T09:16:00.000-05:00Brett--You are right, of course. Thanks for bring...Brett--<BR/>You are right, of course. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will have it corrected to say ITF tournaments.Colette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905215531491180014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-5465232338942992142009-02-26T23:55:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:55:00.000-05:00I am newer to the college tennis scene. Why do so...I am newer to the college tennis scene. Why do some of these coaches only have 6 kids on their roster? Most have 8 scholarships for girls so why don't they at least have 8? Or does that mean just 6 healthy kids and the others are injured?love-tennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427590420016383552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-79677915331605267752009-02-26T22:34:00.000-05:002009-02-26T22:34:00.000-05:00Julia did not only play two junior tournaments in ...Julia did not only play two junior tournaments in 2008. In addition to the US Open and the Orange Bowl, Julia played in the USTA Girls' 18 National Championships. She placed fourth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10016685.post-70328160031174547962009-02-26T18:57:00.000-05:002009-02-26T18:57:00.000-05:00Julia is really good. I think she will def be top ...Julia is really good. I think she will def be top 50 WTA. I hope she stays focused and determined. I think it is a good sign she is going to forgo college. It takes that single mindedness to make it big. I would hate to see her dilute her talents. Good luck Julia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com