For all of the good that is being said about our team, and we love it, and it is deserved, there is something that may not be said enough, and that is the sacrifice that the players have made this spring.

Chip said that Emma was concerned after the game about classwork that was due today. All of the players have classwork, and they are doing great with it. We need to recognize that, and we softball fans do know it.

Yesterday, for example. A three hour bus ride to the game, the game, a three hour bus ride home, and probably did not get home until one o'clock this morning, and classwork was the concern of Emma, and probably all of the players. Great commentary about our team, that is not mentioned enough.

Also, all of the travel to all of the away games that the players have done this spring needs recognized. That can not be easy, especially with classes to keep the work completed.

This team --- players and coaches --- need all of the recognition that they can receive.

It will be great to meet the players after the game on Saturday.

We fans love this team. It has brought so much excitement to all of us this spring. It has our full attention, and we love it.

We want this team to advance as far as possible, and hopefully win the national championship.

Any support we can give this team needs to be done generously and without hesitation.

And also a huge " thank you " to Chip.

Let's go Hokies !!!