.Utah_Softball has been jumping into pools after big wins since 1991. It seems to be the only thing that can cool down the red-hot Utes right now.
The tradition began in 1991 and seems to be the only thing that can cool down the red-hot Utes right now.
The weather was hot, humid and sticky, Wenner recalled. And as the team entered their hotel, still beaming with elation, someone had the wild idea of jumping in the pool.The moment was one of celebratory rule-breaking and a chance to cool off and release stress. But it ended up becoming a Utes softball tradition that coach Amy Hogue, who played on the 1991 and 1994 World Series teams, carried over to her team.
A photo of the 1991 Utah Utes softball team after jumping in a hotel pool to celebrate qualifying for the NCAA Women's College World Series. Utes players, coaches and officials still jump in a pool after big games to this day.
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