Greg Hansen: Age-old excuse not reason for downfall

In its final issue of the semester, the Arizona Daily Wildcat asked: Is UA softball coach Mike Candrea too old?

Greg Hansen: Age-old excuse not reason for downfall

Arizona catcher Chelsea Goodacre misses a tag as Arizona State's Nikki Girard scores in the second inning.

31 Days Away: Ex-Wildcat helped US win 2 softball medals

Jennie Finch, a four-year star for the Arizona Wildcats, was on the 2004 gold medal team and the 2008 silver medalists.

31 days away: Ex-Wildcat Jennie Finch helped US win 2 softball medals

Jennie Finch played a major role in softball garnering more national attention, leading the U.S. to a gold medal while pitching in the 2004 Games, finishing with a 2-0 record and allowing just one hit while striking out 13 in eight innings over two starts.

Arizona softball: The view from the booth: Finch still loves game, UA

Jennie Finch's post-Wildcat career has included Olympic softball, marriage and two kids. She also pitched in celebrity softball games on All-Star weekends, this one at Chase Field.

The view from the booth: Jennie Finch still loves game, UA

Since leaving the Arizona Wildcats 10 years ago, Jennie Finch has played in two Olympics, given birth to two boys and, after remaining the face of softball, retired to ESPN's broadcast booth.

Softball: Q and A with Jennie Finch

Since graduating from the Arizona Wildcats 10 years ago, Jennie Finch has played in two Olympics, given birth to two boys and, after remaining the face of softball, retired to ESPN’s broadcast booth.