"Mike Candrea" is the head softball coach at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He was also the head coach of the United States women's national softball team.

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This is a chance to keep the tradition in our program active.

When you start picking a roster of 17, it gets very competitive. They are definitely in the mix, though.

She's a special player. She's our Tiger Woods. When I told her, 'Lisa, you got the ball,' it was an easy decision on my part because I can't think of anyone better in a big game.

I think primarily it was a political vote that didn't go our way.

She came back in great shape. It's exciting to see.

I think it was primarily a political vote that didn't go our way.

It looks like she is enjoying the game again and playing with confidence. We know how good she is defensively at third base. It's just a matter of time to get the offense to come around.

I'm hoping right now, with (former USOC president) Peter Ueberroth strategizing and putting everything in order, that they will try and present the case. Hopefully it will come up for a re-vote or for sure get us back in the games for 2012.

Oh, I remember Tanya Harding from '95. She pitched against us in the World Series and beat us. So I know her.