CALIFORNIA Golden Bears 2007 California Golden Bears Softball Media Guide 1 2007 CALIFORNIA SOFTBALL BEAR BACKERS SUPPORT YOUR TEAM Bear Backers are loyal Cal alumni and friends who provide financial support to Cal Athletics with their do- nations. Every student-athlete ben- efits from their contributions, which underwrites the scholarships, pro- grammatic needs, and academic tu- toring programs. Bear Backers also build our athletic facilities, including the Haas Pavilion. Joining Bear Back- ers is the best way to support the Cal team you care about. Call (510) 642- 2427 for more information. CREDITS The 2007 edition of the California Softball Magazine/Media Guide was co-written by Assistant Media Relations Director Chris DeConna and Gwen Arafiles and edited by Chris DeConna, John Sudsbury and Herb Benenson. Layout and graphic design by John Dunbar, Publications Director and Evan Kerr, Publications Assistant. Photo- graphs by John Todd, Michael Pimentel, John Dunbar and Evan Kerr, among others. Copies of this guide may be obtained for $10 by writing or calling the Califor- nia Media Relations Office, 355 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, Calif. 94720 (510- 642-5363). Make checks payable to U.C. Regents. Magazines may also be purchased at any Cal home game. ON THE COVERS Sophomore out- fielder Morgan Siegel, senior out- fielder Alex Sutton, junior first baseman/ catcher Julie Meyer, and junior infielder Katie Vickers. All photos by Michael Pimentel. 2007 CALIFORNIA SOFTBALL QUICK FACTS Location: .................................................................................................... Berkeley, Calif. Nickname: ................................................................................................... Golden Bears Colors: ..................................................................................... Blue (282) and Gold (116) Enrollment: .............................................................................................................. 33,000 Founded: .................................................................................................................... 1868 Conference: ....................................................................................................... Pacific-10 Home Venue: ............................................................................. Levine-Fricke Field (500) Chancellor: ........................................................................................ Robert J. Birgeneau Athletic Director: ....................................................................................... Sandy Barbour Deputy Director of Athletics: ........................................................................ Steve Holton 2006 Record: ............................................................................................................ 48-14 2006 Pac-10: ........................................................................................................ 12-9/3rd 2006 NCAA Regional: ............................................................... Won Iowa Regional (3-0) 2006 Super Regional: ..................................... Lost Oregon State Super Regional (1-2) 2006 Final Rank: ......................................................................................... 9 (ESPN.com) Starters Returning: ......................................................................................................... 7 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ................................................................................... 9/8 SOFTBALL STAFF Head Coach: ............................. Diane Ninemire (20th season, Nebraska-Omaha ’80) Cal/Career Record: ............................................................................................. 855-398 Assistant Coach: ................................ John Reeves (14th season, San Jose State ’80) Assistant Coach: .............................. Tammy Lohmann (2nd season, Arizona State ’97) Volunteer Assistant Coach: ................................................... Dan Parajon (5th season) Softball Office Phone: .............................................................................. (510) 643-9101 Softball Fax: .............................................................................................. (510) 643-1116 Mailing Address: ............................ 304 Strawberry Canyon Center, Berkeley, CA 94720 MEDIA RELATIONS Softball SID: ............................................................................................. Chris DeConna Office Phone: ............................................................................................ (510) 643-4724 Cell Phone: ................................................................................................ (510) 439-8396 E-mail: ......................................................................................... [email protected] Media Relations Fax: ................................................................................ (510) 642-7958 Web Site: .................................................................................................... CalBears.com Mailing Address: ..................................... 210-B Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA 94720 TABLE OF CONTENTS This is Cal Softball ............................ IFC California Quick Facts .......................... 1 Winning is a Cal Tradition ................ 2-3 University of California ...................... 4-5 The Bay Area ..................................... 6-7 California Academic Achievement ........ 8 California Strength and Conditioning ...9 California Sports Medicine .................. 10 California Notable Alumni ................... 11 The California Softball Experience ..... 12 2007 California Softball Roster .......... 13 2007 Season Outlook ................... 14-15 Head Coach Diane Ninemire ....... 16-17 Assistant Coaches ............................. 18 Support Staff ........................................ 19 2007 Player Profiles ..................... 20-27 2007 Regional Opponent Information .. 28 2007 Pac-10 Opponent Information ... 29 All-time Opponent Series Records .... 30 Easton Ad ............................................ 31 2006 Season in Review ..................... 32 2006 Awards and Honors ................... 33 2006 Final Statistics ........................... 34 2006 Final Results ............................. 35 2006 Pacific-10 in Review ............ 36-37 2006 Cal Postseason Results ........... 38 California All-Time No-Hitters ............ 39 Golden Bears in the Olympics and Pros .................................... 40-41 California Honors and Awards ..... 42-43 California Single Season Records ..................................... 44-45 California Career Records ........... 46-47 California Team Records ............. 48-49 Individual Year-by-Year Leaders... 50-51 California All-Time Postseason Results ................. 52-53 California All-Time Roster .................. 54 California Year-by-Year Results ... 55-62 The Pac-10 Conference ..................... 63 2007 Softball Golf Tournament .......... 64 2007 California Broadcast Roster ... 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