“Did you know that I hate the color brown?”
Kailey Wyckoff knows the benefits of distractions. She’s become a bit of an expert in the art since establishing herself as the face of the Texas Tech softball team, a cornerstone of the rebuild under second-year coach Craig Snider. A breakout debut led to Wyckoff earning Big 12 freshman of the year, becoming the second Red Raider to earn an individual award in program history.
With that stellar first season comes more eye balls, for her and the program. Wyckoff is well aware of this, fielding numerous interview and autograph requests in the months leading up to her sophomore campaign.
Added pressure and expectations are something she and Snider have discussed ad nauseum in recent months. Each said they understand what’s at stake for Wyckoff. She’s been listed among the best players in the country, overall and at her regular position of catcher. One-on-one chats are the norm now for player and coach, checking in to make sure Wyckoff is keeping her head above water.