This .. I’m heartbroken. We as a people are working towards change, and THIS IS NOT IT. I’m heartbroken. 6 Kansas in Fort Myers Tip-Off opener, Houston holiday guide: Plenty of ways to celebrate despite the ongoing pandemic, Deshaun Watson wears George Floyd on his sleeves prior to game, Tom Izzo reacts to Michigan State basketball's opening-night win over Eastern Michigan, Villanova vs. Boston College Men's Basketball Highlight (2020-21), Charleston Southern vs. NC State Men's Basketball Highlight (2020-21), Michigan State basketball's Foster Loyer on his career night vs. Eastern Michigan, NC State's Cam Hayes Steals The Ball And Then Throws It Down. When asked about her position as General Manager, Connie said, “Being the GM of the Dawgs is a labor of love that means the world to me. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. On October 23, 2015, NPF announced the Scrap Yards Dawgs as an expansion team for the 2016 season. Connie became the General Manager of the Scrap Yard Dawgs in 2015 when they began their inaugural season. Players on the Dawgs, including 11 Olympians preparing for the Tokyo Games, apparently were taken by surprise following their team's 4-0 loss. Other players on the Dawgs responded likewise. Michigan basketball's Mike Smith was nervous in debut for Wolverines, NCAA basketball returns after delayed season due to Covid, Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo: This could be one of my best defensive teams, Baylor cancels Sunday's game at Seton Hall, Fort Pierce family struggling after losing home in fire before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day without traditional high school football rivalry games, Placer Co. officials urge people to quarantine after COVID outbreak linked to basketball facility, WATCH: No. Has nothing to do with respecting the flag and ALL to do with respecting ALL Americans in this country regardless of color of skin pic.twitter.com/cdymUwWRsH. That game marked the return of professional team sports to the United States since the pandemic shutdown. The entire 2020 summer season of the USSSA Pride and the Dawgs is now in question, as is the training possibilities of the Olympic players, who might not have a location for organized workouts now. Kelly Kretschman, a two-time Olympic medalist who attended school at nearby Satellite High and who arguably is the greatest hitter in the sport's history, has now retired from the USSSA Pride and is a coach this season with the Dawgs. The other, "We're done." pic.twitter.com/81tV29G4HH, This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Pro softball players walk out after general manager's tweet cites Trump, national anthem in Viera, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, How California prisoners raised $30,000 for a high school student in need, Donor to pro-Trump group sues to get his money back after dropped election lawsuits, Softball walk out, Publix COVID-19 and Coronavirus in Brevard: NI90. Because the tweet has since been deleted... and the tweet author herself just texted me personally trying to justify her reasoning.. here we go. I’m so lucky to be able to impact the lives of athletes of all ages and from all backgrounds. The tweet apparently was sent during the anthem before the game between the Dawgs and USSSA Pride at the Viera Space Coast Sports Complex. I’m embarrassed. [6] The team indicated they would continue as an independent team under the name Scrap Yard Fastpitch. I am disgusted ... as a BLACK softball player I DO NOT ... DO NOT stand with a statement like this... if you didn’t understand racism and what was going on the last month. pic.twitter.com/5jSNipTFLd, Osterman quickly took to Twitter to express her views: "I do not support the comments made during our game by @ScrapYardFP and I will not represent them. More importantly, the tweet’s subtext is harmful and counterproductive to the current racial justice movement — a movement that the USSSA Pride fully supports and stands behind. CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TODAY: Help support our local journalism. The tweet ended with: "All lives do not matter unless black lives matter. As of Tuesday morning, the livestream chalked up more than 198,000 views. Watley tweeted Monday night, "Seriously fuming right now @ScrapYardFP you are better than this! The tone deafness on this is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! They originally had been penciled in to practice at the Jackie Robinson Complex in Vero Beach before the COVID-19 pandemic blossomed. The tone deafness on this is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! I'm in shock.". My heart is going to explode. Hillard Grossman and Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Today, Pro softball players walk out after general manager's tweet cites Trump, national anthem in Viera. The coronavirus pandemic has complicated the NCAA basketball's highly anticipated return with a delayed season. ", Play ball! Abbott continued: "I believe softball to be an inclusive sport any shape, size or color can be good at this game. Contact Grossman at 321-242-3676 or hgrossman@floridatoday.com. Support our work by subscribing to FLORIDA TODAY. Although we are all walking away from the Scrap Yard Dawgs organization we will fight like hell to give you all that hope. We encourage all of our athletes to speak their minds and use their platforms however they feel compelled to do so.". "Further, the implication that the USSSA Pride does not support its athletes’ freedom of expression both on and off-the-field is categorically untrue. [9] Scrapping together donated uniforms, the players returned to the field days later, defeating the USSSA Pride. USSSA Pride livestreamed the game on Facebook. The pro games in Viera this week were a complement to the USA Elite Select World Fastpitch Championship for 16-under and 18-under girls from across the country and is taking place at surrounding fields. Abbott, a Team USA member, struck out four batters in three scoreless innings but her Houston ScrapYard Dawgs lost to the USSSA Pride 4-0 in a battle of what many consider the world's top two pro softball teams. I’m DISGUSTED. Osterman, who pitched a scoreless sixth inning Monday night for the Dawgs, told the Houston Chronicle that players planned to meet Tuesday afternoon to decide how to proceed. I’m DISGUSTED. It’s a slap in the face to the strong black women in our game and to the progress we have made in our sport. We will be better. We as a people are working toward change, and this is not it. The Pride and Dawgs, considered to be the best pro teams in the world, were scheduled to resume the seven-game series Wednesday night, but now that is in question. She joined the Dawgs in order to find the best competition in her bid for a third trip to the Olympic Games, which is now taking place next year in Tokyo. [7], In June 2020, during the George Floyd protests and after the first game of a planned seven-game series, franchise owner Connie May tweeted a photo of players standing with hands on heart captioned "Everyone respecting the flag," a reference to the U.S. national anthem protests. On January 28, the Dawgs announced via press release they would no longer be affiliated with the NPF. Glasco was head coach of the USSSA Pride in 2014. Pro softball's return from COVID-19 a big hit for Olympians like Monica Abbott, fans alike, Olympic softball stars in Viera mark return of team sports as USSSA Pride takes the field. Keep that same energy. By midnight, several players said they would quit on the spot since GM Connie May's comments blindsided them.
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