Nish, do have any thoughts that you can share about the softball program

[Pitt MD]

Given your connection to the program, what are your feelings about Coach Holly leaving and her replacement ? Did Heather have any conversations with you about what was transpiring after the season ?

Forever Hailing.

 

[Nish67]

Pitt MD, I hope this comes off right. I don't donate to gain a position of importance with the athletic department. I do it to help our student athletes. I've said on here before that I chose Olympic Sports teams because it doesn't take much for a donation to be impactful. Who the AD is doesn't matter but, having said that, Heather Lyke is the best I've seen.

I began with Softball when the team was first formed. I got to meet Coach Aprile when she was named manager and have had many breakfasts at Pamela's with her over the years. I have mixed emotions about her leaving. Sad because I've lost a friend but happy for her because she's earned the right to advance her career. Pitt Softball will be fine and I'll continue to help where I can.

 

[pitt90seven]

just curious - what does a d1 p5 softball coach make?

 

[TIGER-PAUL]

Oklahoma 280k
Arizona - 345k
Kentucky 210k
OSU-226k
Donna Papa (UNC) - $101,500
Shawn Rychik (NC State) - $101,500
Joanna Hardin (UVA) - $91,000
Shelly Hoerner (GT) - $106,176
Lonni Alameda (FSU) - $205,000
Sandy Pearsall (Louisville) - $132,635
Courtney Scott Deifel (Arkansas) - $206,000
Mickey Dean (JMU) - $90,000 - $120,000
(from 2016 unofficial)