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Post by ims2pidladat on Feb 8, 2007 2:17:16 GMT -5
I think Texas has the highest recruiting class. Yeah Stanford has the number one recruit in Alix Klineman but Texas has the number two and three recruits. I think that's way better. Instead of one great players, you got two.
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Post by SakiBomb25 on Feb 8, 2007 3:04:52 GMT -5
I think Texas has the highest recruiting class. Yeah Stanford has the number one recruit in Alix Klineman but Texas has the number two and three recruits. I think that's way better. Instead of one great players, you got two. Yeah, but Stanford also addresses the needs of the program - ballhandling and defense. Gabi Ailes is reportedly the top libero in her class and Cassidy Lichtman does a great job in the back row. Add that to Klineman, the undisputed No. 1 recruit in the country, along with 6-5 Stephanie Browne, and it's pretty hard to top the Cardinal, even with Texas' great haul in Faucette and Doris.
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Post by Tex_VB_Fan on Feb 8, 2007 9:45:47 GMT -5
It doesn't matter if Texas brings the entire top 5 recruits in the nation. They don't know what to do with them, and if y'all think I'm wrong. Can you tell me when was the last time they won a Big XII title??? or a NCAA championhsip??? "Bitter party of one, your table is now ready"!
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Post by Gelatinous Mass on Feb 8, 2007 11:57:07 GMT -5
"It doesn't matter if Texas brings the entire top 5 recruits in the nation. They don't know what to do with them, and if y'all think I'm wrong. Can you tell me when was the last time they won a Big XII title??? or a NCAA championhsip???"
Man somebody out there has severe Horn-envy....must be a Baylor/A&M/Tech fan. While on the subject of recruiting.....has Texas looked for another setter yet, maybe in the class of 08? Moriarty will be a senior next season, are they just going to move Engle in to set?
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Post by leadbrain on Feb 8, 2007 12:44:46 GMT -5
[/quote]Man somebody out there has severe Horn-envy....must be a Baylor/A&M/Tech fan. While on the subject of recruiting.....has Texas looked for another setter yet, maybe in the class of 08? Moriarty will be a senior next season, are they just going to move Engle in to set?[/quote]
why not? engle was a money setter in club and it would just add to the offensive package with her playing in a 5-1. if they stick with a 6-2 that is one less sub they have to worry about. i don't think anyone here is really gonna argue that she can't attack AND set.
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Post by brybry2 on Feb 8, 2007 12:51:34 GMT -5
"It doesn't matter if Texas brings the entire top 5 recruits in the nation. They don't know what to do with them, and if y'all think I'm wrong. Can you tell me when was the last time they won a Big XII title??? or a NCAA championhsip???" Man somebody out there has severe Horn-envy....must be a Baylor/A&M/Tech fan. While on the subject of recruiting.....has Texas looked for another setter yet, maybe in the class of 08? Moriarty will be a senior next season, are they just going to move Engle in to set? I don't generally like the 6-2 system, but I hope Texas employs it w/ Engle as one of the setters. I feel like she could be a National Team player w/ her all-around skills as either a setter or OPP. If Elliot does not develop her, I will be pissed. At this point, I can't fault Texas for coming up short for Big 12 title. They've had Pavan standing in their way. It would be interesting to look at the teams that win NCAA title that do not have at least a top three recruiting class. For instance, Nebraska had a top class w/ Pavan and co. USC had a couple. Stanford has had a gazillion. I guess Washington would be one that comes to mind. Any others?
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Post by StanfordFan on Feb 8, 2007 14:25:15 GMT -5
I agree that WA has had less than the other programs you mention, but Chrystal Morrison was a top recruit, no? "It doesn't matter if Texas brings the entire top 5 recruits in the nation. They don't know what to do with them, and if y'all think I'm wrong. Can you tell me when was the last time they won a Big XII title??? or a NCAA championhsip???" Man somebody out there has severe Horn-envy....must be a Baylor/A&M/Tech fan. While on the subject of recruiting.....has Texas looked for another setter yet, maybe in the class of 08? Moriarty will be a senior next season, are they just going to move Engle in to set? I don't generally like the 6-2 system, but I hope Texas employs it w/ Engle as one of the setters. I feel like she could be a National Team player w/ her all-around skills as either a setter or OPP. If Elliot does not develop her, I will be pissed. At this point, I can't fault Texas for coming up short for Big 12 title. They've had Pavan standing in their way. It would be interesting to look at the teams that win NCAA title that do not have at least a top three recruiting class. For instance, Nebraska had a top class w/ Pavan and co. USC had a couple. Stanford has had a gazillion. I guess Washington would be one that comes to mind. Any others?
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Post by brybry2 on Feb 8, 2007 14:40:31 GMT -5
I agree that WA has had less than the other programs you mention, but Chrystal Morrison was a top recruit, no? I don't generally like the 6-2 system, but I hope Texas employs it w/ Engle as one of the setters. I feel like she could be a National Team player w/ her all-around skills as either a setter or OPP. If Elliot does not develop her, I will be pissed. At this point, I can't fault Texas for coming up short for Big 12 title. They've had Pavan standing in their way. It would be interesting to look at the teams that win NCAA title that do not have at least a top three recruiting class. For instance, Nebraska had a top class w/ Pavan and co. USC had a couple. Stanford has had a gazillion. I guess Washington would be one that comes to mind. Any others? I meant top recruiting class. Their 2004 class might have been up there, but I doubt it was top 3 since Nebraska, Florida, and SC all brought in big classes that year.
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Post by happyvalleydrifter on Feb 8, 2007 15:34:21 GMT -5
For those not including the Nittany Lions in their Top Tens, you are obviously underestimating the ability of a Ms. Aurielle Wilson. Here's how I see it:
1. Stanford 2. Texas 3. Nebraska 4. Minnesota 5. USC 6. Purdue 7. UCLA 8. Penn State 9. Kentucky 10. Illinois
A few just missing the cut:
- Florida - Ohio State - San Diego
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Post by OverAndUnder on Feb 8, 2007 18:54:58 GMT -5
why not? engle was a money setter in club and it would just add to the offensive package with her playing in a 5-1. if they stick with a 6-2 that is one less sub they have to worry about. i don't think anyone here is really gonna argue that she can't attack AND set. Engle will not spend four years under Jerritt Elliott without participating in at least 6-2, if not a 5-1. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Break down game tape of the Longhorns in endgames this year - such as the last several rallies of the 2006 AVCA Showcase title match between Washington and Texas. Watch Engle set Destinee Hooker on the left. Watch how both girls developed their attacks over the season. Watch Engle at 6'3" jumpset with arms (not just hands) above the net. Then ask yourself, "If I were a middle blocker playing against them on front row, which hitter do I give the open net to?" Flip a coin and commit, because you can't possibly cover them both. That tells you all you need to know about who will be setting in 2008, if not earlier.
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Post by tsunami on Feb 9, 2007 1:39:33 GMT -5
Elliott is one of the luckiest when it comes to getting the top recruits, but a bad loser in developing them. I hope that I can see players like Hooker and Engle developed into amazing players by the end of their collegiate careers. They have so much potential and we have seen glimpse of it this past season. Coaching in my opinion plays a much bigger role especially to the new kids coming into any program, whether your a top recruit or not.
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Post by Tex_VB_Fan on Feb 11, 2007 12:52:54 GMT -5
As long as the injury bug does not find Texas again, Elliott will have more options in 2007. A 6-2 is possible subbing out Moriarty for 6'2" Faucette in the front row. IMO Engle's passing, defense and back row attack are more vital to the team.
As for the top recruiting classes: 1) Stanford (by a hair) 2) Texas 3) Minnesota 4) USC 5) Nebraska
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Post by cbrown1709 on Feb 11, 2007 13:51:11 GMT -5
Wait till you guys see Lichtman and Ailes.
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Post by doc on Feb 12, 2007 21:43:03 GMT -5
Elliott is one of the luckiest when it comes to getting the top recruits, but a bad loser in developing them. I hope that I can see players like Hooker and Engle developed into amazing players by the end of their collegiate careers. They have so much potential and we have seen glimpse of it this past season. Coaching in my opinion plays a much bigger role especially to the new kids coming into any program, whether your a top recruit or not. I wouldn't call Elliott one of the luckiest. If he is like most coaches he works hard at recruiting. Oh, and have you ever been to Austin, HELLO, I don't know anything about recruiting but could probably get players to come their.
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Post by tsunami on Feb 12, 2007 23:43:28 GMT -5
I wouldn't call Elliott one of the luckiest. If he is like most coaches he works hard at recruiting. Oh, and have you ever been to Austin, HELLO, I don't know anything about recruiting but could probably get players to come their. The last time I checked......I live here in Austin. Attend a lot of matches. I think I know what I'm talking about.......when I said what I said.
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