16 Quotes by Carol Hutchins

It's a tremendous blow for women, I can't even start to say how many opportunities have been negated for women athletes because of this.

I told all the players I had last summer on the national team to look at their uniforms, they said 'USA' across the front. That's always something special. But it's going to be even more special now since chances are being taken away from us. I'm not going to give up hope that somebody is going to come to their senses on this.

It was a great moment for Michigan and for Michigan softball. I was so proud of those kids. They were incredible all week.

She looked at that (final at-bat) as a chance to make something happen. That's what mental toughness is all about - concentrating on what's going to help you be successful, not how you just failed.

I'm looking forward to meeting Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson.

I couldn't be prouder of them. I just don't want them to relax on this. The seniors kept this team focused all year, and I don't believe the (Big Ten regular-season title) will phase them.

I don't want to say all is lost, but it's going to be a lot of work to get us back by 2012. Maybe 2016 is more realistic. But this is terrible for our sport and for women. It's a huge blow to all of us.