2005 Quick Facts
8/5/2002 12:00:00 AM | Softball
2005 Alabama Softball Quick Facts
The University of Alabama
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Founded: April 12, 1831
Enrollment: 20,969
Nickname: Crimson Tide
Colors: Crimson and White
Conference: Southeastern (West)
Athletic Director: Mal Moore
Associate AD/SWA: Marie Robbins
President: Dr. Robert E. Witt
Web Site: www.RollTide.com
Softball Contact: John Hayden
Office Phone: 205.348.6734
Home Phone: 205.553.2476
Cell Phone: 205.394.5646
E-mail: jhayden@ia.ua.edu
Student Assistants: Chris Woodfin, C.J. Guercio
Office Phone: 205.348.6084
Cell Phone: 205.657.4513 (Chris), 205.531.9878 (C.J.)
E-mail: ChrisWoodfin@msn.com, zig-zagged1@excite.com
Softball Information
Head Coach: Patrick Murphy
Alma Mater: Northern Iowa, 1989
Career Record (years): 318-133, .705 (7 complete)
U of A Record (years): 295-113, .723 (6 complete)
Assistant Coaches (alma mater):
Alyson Habetz (Southwestern Louisiana, 1995)
Vann Stuedeman (Huntingdon College, 1994)
Graduate Assistant Coach: Jackie McClain
Softball Office Phone: 205.348.4455
UA Softball History
First year: 1997
All-Time Record (seasons): 373-160, .700 (8 complete)
All-Time SEC Record (seasons): 165-71, .700 (8 complete)
SEC Tournament Titles: 2 (1998, 2003)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 6 (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
NCAA Regional Titles: 2 (2000, 2003)
WCWS Appearances: 2 (2000, 2003)
NCAA Championship Record: 14-12 (12-8 Regionals, 1-4 WCWS)
2004 Review
Overall Record: 45-20
H: 19-9 A: 15-9 N: 11-2
SEC Record (finish): 18-12 (3rd in West)
SEC Tournament Record: 1-2
NCAA Regional Tournament: 3-2
Final 2004 USA Today/NFCA Ranking: 13th
Final 2004 ESPN.com/USA Softball Ranking: 12th
2005 Outlook
Letter winners Returning/Lost: 13/3
Position Starters Returning/Lost: 7/2
Pitchers Returning/Lost: 2/1
Newcomers: 5
Facilities
Name: The University of Alabama Softball Complex
Capacity: 1,595
Dimensions: 200-220-200
Playing surface:
Grass: 419 Bermuda grass
Infield: 60% sand; 40% Clay/Silt
Press box Amenities: Two radio booths, television booth, press conference area, eight phone lines, two restrooms, 27" television
Press box Phone: 205.348.0909
All-time record at facility: 127-30, .809 (5 years)
