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Michigan Softball: Super Regional Champs

The Wolverines come from behind in the seventh inning to win 5-4 against Missouri, taking Game 2 and the series sweep.

Thirty-one years. You can take on some big projects with that kind of time. In Carol Hutchins' case, she built a legacy as one of the greatest softball coaches of all time, and turned Michigan's softball program into a powerhouse along the way. When Hutchins started here in 1985, the salary and recognition weren't what they are today. The budget was minuscule, and Hutchins had to take care of the field herself, "throwing down lime and riding the lawn tractor.