And we are back, folks, here on the Michigan Insider, on the Big 1050 WTCA, online at the big 1050.com.

So, man, the calendar turns, February hits.

And it's that time of year where, you know, we're talking gymnastics.

We're starting to get into that season where I know Ira, he's having his softball academy

meetings.

And so that must mean that it's time.

It's to start actually talking some Michigan softball.

Yes. That means that it's time to start talking to our old friend, Michigan softball

coach Bonnie Thole, who joins us right now here on the Michigan Insider Body. Good morning.

How are you? I am doing well. I'm excited to get on the road, get down the Tampa, and finally allow our kids to hit

against somebody other than their own teammates and, you know, feel some ground balls

on some dirt and be out in the big sky.

And really, we've been practicing since September 1 1 and so it's time to get after it and

see what all of our training and in time spent together has prepared us.

Yeah, it's always the start of a new year is always really exciting.

I know the fans are chomping at the bit to see that the new team every year is a new team

and see the returning faces, the familiar faces, and see what the newcomers are all about.

So before we start talking about opponents and the like, let's get an intro to this year's

team, the returners, the leaders, and then get into the new faces. But as you look at this,

this team, Bonnie, let's start out with who you're leaning on. Who are you going to be counting on to lead the way for you this year?

Well, you just said something interesting, and I 100% agree because this is a new and old team.

And I say that because there are a lot of the same people that will be on the field that

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