This is part of a series catching Northwestern State fans up on the whereabouts of former NSU student-athletes, coaches and staff members.

Name: Gay McNutt

Current Professional Position: Associate Head Softball Coach, Texas A&M-Commerce

Role/Time at Northwestern State: Head Softball Coach, 1995-2000

Career path since leaving NSU: Head coach, Southern Miss, 2000-07; head coach, Stephen F. Austin, 2007-16; associate head coach, Texas A&M-Commerce, 2019-present.

What is your most memorable moment while at NSU?: Wow, I have so many, but I guess I would have to say winning our first conference tournament, sending us to the University of Washington for our first NCAA Regional Tournament.

Who is someone you met or connected with at NSU with whom you have stayed connected?: Greg Burke. I still keep in touch with Greg to this day. He was, and is, a great athletic director! I am proud to also call him my friend!