We heard about it during the football season, so it might be time to start talking about the “Rat Poison” effect for OSU softball.
Basically, rat poison is a term used for positive outside noise, whether it be from fans or the media (Thanks, Nick Saban).
Praise and uplifting comments can sometimes bloat a team’s or an individual’s ego, making them complacent and leading to a loss in desire or hunger.
It happens to people in all aspects of life. An individual is hungry for success, grinds until they see significant growth, and after that growth, they take a step back and say, “Hey, I’m finally here.