COLUMBIA, Mo. • You’re not going to find a more compelling interview subject at Mizzou than softball coach Ehren Earleywine. He’s brutally candid with his answers. He’s aware of his flaws and refreshingly thoughtful. Saturday’s Post-Dispatch featured a profile on the 44-year-old coach as the Tigers prepare for this weekend’s super regional series at UCLA, which starts at 7 p.m. Saturday (St. Louis time) on ESPNU.
Last week, I visited with Earleywine for an extensive interview, touching on several subjects, including his famous temper, his perception in the softball community, recruiting challenges and his future in coaching.