The Coach Roges Show

#177: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against NC State.  FSU finished the series (2-1).  Game previews will include game one of a home-and-home series against the Florida Gators (Wed.) and an ACC series against Louisville (Sat. 11th, Sun. 12th & Mon. 13th).  Both the games Sunday and Monday will start at 7 p.m. and air live on ESPNU.  Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.

#176: Amy Tudor, Head Coach, Western Kentucky University Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show, for the first time to talk about the state of the Lady Toppers and preview upcoming games against Conference USA foe Florida Atlantic.  This season, Western Kentucky is led by two Sr's both transfers from IPFW.  Miranda Kramer has really been everything for the team inside the circle season, earning her third consecutive C-USA Pitcher of the Week last week, while OF Larissa Franklin has shown her ability at the plate and in the field.  Franklin is also a member of the Canadian National Team and will be on Team Canada in Toronto for the 2015 Pan American Games.  Four SR's total moved from IPFW to WKU this season. WKU Twitter, Amy Tudor Softball Camps

#175: Connie Clark, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns Softball, visits The Coach Roges Show to preview the upcoming BIG XII open between her Longhorns and the Kansas Jayhawks.  This will truly be a battle from the circle as the Longhorns will have Gabby Smith (who has also appeared at 3B) and Erica Wright who has looked very solid in her freshman campaign, while Alicia Pille continues to carry the Jayhawks in the circle.  The Longhorns will play their next home game on April 4, when they host Texas State. Coach Clark Twitter, Texas Twitter, Texas Facebook.

#174: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against Virginia Tech.  Game previews will include games against SEC's Auburn (Wed. 25th) and an ACC series against Pittsburgh (Sat. 28th & Sun. 29th).  Auburn will enter the game after facing SEC rival Kentucky, while Pittsburgh will be coming in off a series against St. Bonaventure.  Pittsburgh also played ACC games against Virginia, GA Tech, and North Carolina State  Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.

#173: Marla Looper, Head Coach, Iowa Softball, visits TCRS for the first time to discuss the home opener and B1G opener against Maryland. Games vs Maryland will be tonight at 4pm, Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm.  Sunday's game will air on BTN Plus. Coach Looper concluded her fourth season as the head coach for the University of Iowa softball program in 2014. Looper owns an 100-104-1 overall and 42-48 Big Ten Conference record since the 2011 season.  Looper collected her 100th career victory in the 2014 season finale, when Erin Erickson delivered a walkoff, two-run home run to lift the Hawkeyes past Ohio State, 3-2. On the season, Iowa posted 16 wins -- nine in conference action and three over ranked opponents (16-30-1).  Megan Blank earned her third-straight first team All-Big Ten honor and was a second team NFCA All-Midwest Region selection after leading the Hawkeyes in batting average, slugging percentage, hits, doubles, triples, RBIs and walks. Kayla Massey earned her second career Big Ten Pitcher of the Week nod on March 31 after recording two complete game wins over Wisconsin.  Hawkeyes Twitter, Hawkeyes Facebook.

#172: Beth Torina, Head Coach, LSU Softball, returns to TCRS, as the most downloaded guest of 2014.  Coach Torina, will preview the upcoming series against the Oklahoma Sooners and talk about the overall state of LSU Softball.  The Tigers have quality wins this season over Flordia, Notre Dame and Arizona.  LSU has been led at the plate by Bianka Bell & AJ Andrew while Allie Walljasper & Baylee Corbello are leading in the circle.  The Tigers will host the 2015 SEC Tournament May 6-9 at Tiger Park.  Coach Torina Twitter Tigers Facebook Tigers Twitter Tigers IG.

#171: Rhonda Revelle, Head Coach, Nebraska Softball, joins the show to discuss the current state of Huskers Softball and breakdown the upcoming series (3/20-3/22) against the Spartans of Michigan State.  Sophmore, RHP/UT, Cassie McClure, a transfer from Texas Tech has been the heart and soul for the Huskers this season.  For Michigan State, SR, OF, Alyssa McBride, has really carried the Spartans offensively.  Nebraska Softball , Facebook , Twitter

#170: Lonni Alameda, Head Coach, Florida State Softball, recaps the ACC series against Notre Dame.  Game previews will include Troy, Colgate (on ESPN 3) and an ACC series against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.  The Virginia Tech games on March 21, will air on ESPN3. Coach Alameda Twitter, FSU Twitter, FSU Facebook, FSU Instagram.

#169: Megan Smith, Head Coach, Kansas Softball, visits TCRS to discuss upcoming games against Northern Colorado, Idaho State and Nebraska-Omaha at this weekend's Jayhawk Invitational.  During the 2014 season, Smith guided the Jayhawks back to the postseason with Kansas’ first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2006. KU opened the Columbia Regional with a 3-1 upset over No. 19 Nebraska, which marked the second victory over a ranked opponent in 2014. The first win over a nationally-ranked foe was a 7-5 win over No. 8 Kentucky. The wins extended KU’s streak to five-straight seasons under Smith where the Jayhawks have defeated an opponent in the Top 25 polls. Kansas concluded its fifth season under Smith with a 34-23 record, which marked the fourth-straight 30-win season for the Jayhawks in the Smith era.

Kansas garnered several honors at the conclusion of the 2014 season. Sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey was selected to the All-Big 12 Second Team for the second-straight year and was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Region First Team, while junior first baseman Maddie Stein was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. Five Jayhawks earned Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2014 including senior Alex Jones, who earned her third first-team honor, while Stein collected her second first-team honor. Junior Chanin Naudin earned academic honors from the Big 12 for the second-straight year. Junior Alicia Pille and senior Nikki Bruce earned their first career Big 12 academic accolades. Jayhawks Twitter, Jayhawks Facebook.

#168: Idaho State University Bengals, Head Coach Julie Wright, joins TCRS to discuss the current state of the team and preview the upcoming Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kansas.  ISU will face Nebraska-Omaha, UMKC, Kansas and St. Louis. ISU Bengals , Facebook , Twitter.