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Post by mln59 on May 9, 2019 9:23:38 GMT -5
I actually have heard a very similar thing, not necessarily with all of the teams, but in particular, the 2017 season. I heard one of the reasons Lexi left was because of how bad her relationship with Shook was. Shook was very mean to her from my source. But yet, I agree, I am not in their inner circle Oh, gawd. You sound like a character in Mean Girls or the like . . . good movie and it's been turned into a musical
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Post by vbsam16 on May 9, 2019 9:25:29 GMT -5
Texas is my number one team, they're how I fell in love with the sport. But as a fan, I find myself a bit frustrated because I love that team but don't seem to understand why they aren't winning more championships. I guess that's what I'm getting to. Would you suggest that due to the poor recruiting of 2016 and the disappointment of 2017 recruits, that we almost have to go through them and after they're out we should be back to old ways? Personally, I'd hope Shook can live up to her hype that she had coming in. I remember watching matches and her being compared to Carlini, which obviously wasn't/isn't the case, but I wish she could get to that. With as many offensive weapons we have, we should be able to vie for a national championship. I believe Texas is in the mix for the top teams next year, they have all the pieces to take on Stanford, ideally, but until I see it I can't confidently say either. I love my Longhorns, I want them to win every chance they get. I watched Shook live a few times in Austin this past year and it's really her fundamentals that are flawed. She's really slow to the ball and her hands just aren't technically sounds. I remember cringing at quite a few of her sets and was really mind-blown that they weren't being called as doubles. She really needs to go back to the basics in my opinion. I hope she improves as well because if she was able to get her location and tempo to Gabriel's level, this Texas team would be a whole lot better.
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Post by SportyBucky on May 9, 2019 9:29:27 GMT -5
Texas is my number one team, they're how I fell in love with the sport. But as a fan, I find myself a bit frustrated because I love that team but don't seem to understand why they aren't winning more championships. I guess that's what I'm getting to. Would you suggest that due to the poor recruiting of 2016 and the disappointment of 2017 recruits, that we almost have to go through them and after they're out we should be back to old ways? Personally, I'd hope Shook can live up to her hype that she had coming in. I remember watching matches and her being compared to Carlini, which obviously wasn't/isn't the case, but I wish she could get to that. With as many offensive weapons we have, we should be able to vie for a national championship. I believe Texas is in the mix for the top teams next year, they have all the pieces to take on Stanford, ideally, but until I see it I can't confidently say either. I love my Longhorns, I want them to win every chance they get. I watched Shook live a few times in Austin this past year and it's really her fundamentals that are flawed. She's really slow to the ball and her hands just aren't technically sounds. I remember cringing at quite a few of her sets and was really mind-blown that they weren't being called as doubles. She really needs to go back to the basics in my opinion. I hope she improves as well because if she was able to get her location and tempo to Gabriel's level, this Texas team would be a whole lot better. If you can't set after 15 years of daily 2 hour practices, tournaments with the top setting coaches in the country, you are never going to get there.
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Post by vbsam16 on May 9, 2019 9:37:00 GMT -5
I watched Shook live a few times in Austin this past year and it's really her fundamentals that are flawed. She's really slow to the ball and her hands just aren't technically sounds. I remember cringing at quite a few of her sets and was really mind-blown that they weren't being called as doubles. She really needs to go back to the basics in my opinion. I hope she improves as well because if she was able to get her location and tempo to Gabriel's level, this Texas team would be a whole lot better. If you can't set after 15 years of daily 2 hour practices, tournaments with the top setting coaches in the country, you are never going to get there. My thoughts exactly. But maybe losing her starting spot last season lit a fire under her to go back to the basics and improve her fundamentals, who knows.
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Post by stanfordvb on May 9, 2019 9:52:56 GMT -5
I really wish you would stop making such low-class innuendos; seems like you've been doing that for more than 2 years now. Unless you are personally in their inner-circle (no way that is the case), all you are doing is posting hearsay. If you want me to go do the same on the Nebraska thread, I'll be more than happy to do it. I actually have heard a very similar thing, not necessarily with all of the teams, but in particular, the 2017 season. I heard one of the reasons Lexi left was because of how bad her relationship with Shook was. Shook was very mean to her from my source. But yet, I agree, I am not in their inner circle Ashley shook speaks ?? KIDDING but it’s still funny
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Post by longhorn9214 on May 9, 2019 13:48:07 GMT -5
She played well there. However, she wasn't a big time impact like everyone thought she would. She led the country in kills per set in a conference more competitive than the Big 12. I love the age of misinformation and stating BS as if it were fact. If you don't flinch, you might just have people believing you, gurl. Led the country in kills per set... and she was the team I know. The argument I was talking about was her years in Texas. Parra is being so hyped that she will be the missing key piece and "oh she ball control and international experience..blah blah blah" All I'm saying is that people shouldn't hype her up like what they did to other international recruit. . Don't get me wrong I loved Pilar Victoria. I always rooted for her while she was at Arkansas. While in Texas, she was benched due to the amount of talent but if she really was that talented, she would have it on the court while she was in Texas.
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Post by SportyBucky on May 9, 2019 14:02:02 GMT -5
She led the country in kills per set in a conference more competitive than the Big 12. I love the age of misinformation and stating BS as if it were fact. If you don't flinch, you might just have people believing you, gurl. Led the country in kills per set... and she was the team I know. The argument I was talking about was her years in Texas. Parra is being so hyped that she will be the missing key piece and "oh she ball control and international experience..blah blah blah" All I'm saying is that people shouldn't hype her up like what they did to other international recruit. . Don't get me wrong I loved Pilar Victoria. I always rooted for her while she was at Arkansas. While in Texas, she was benched due to the amount of talent but if she really was that talented, she would have it on the court while she was in Texas. Fair enough. Pilar was used pretty sparingly at Texas, and usually only situationally when another OH wasn't terminating. I do believe Parra's passing is light-years ahead of anyone on Texas' current rooster, except for Sydney. I'm excited to see how her game translates to what is slower and perhaps a more diversified team than that which she's accustomed.
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Post by hornfanaustin on May 9, 2019 16:52:58 GMT -5
She led the country in kills per set in a conference more competitive than the Big 12. I love the age of misinformation and stating BS as if it were fact. If you don't flinch, you might just have people believing you, gurl. Led the country in kills per set... and she was the team I know. The argument I was talking about was her years in Texas. Parra is being so hyped that she will be the missing key piece and "oh she ball control and international experience..blah blah blah" All I'm saying is that people shouldn't hype her up like what they did to other international recruit. . Don't get me wrong I loved Pilar Victoria. I always rooted for her while she was at Arkansas. While in Texas, she was benched due to the amount of talent but if she really was that talented, she would have it on the court while she was in Texas. I rooted for her during her two years at Texas and watched closely the few times she got in the game, but to be frank she wasn't that spectacular. The same with Orie; the same with my very favorite Mirta. There's just someone better in front of them and they couldn't break into the starting lineup. Yeah, she led the SEC in kills per set, so she was one of the best in the SEC. Just not one of the best in the Big 12. Sorry. Jerritt would have given her playing time if she could have beat out Khat Bell, Haley Eckerman, Bailey Webster, and Paulina Cerame.
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Post by horns1 on May 9, 2019 18:52:51 GMT -5
Really excited that Melanie Parra is set to come to Texas in 2020. I'm not gonna let a couple of killjoys on this thread temper my enthusiasm; they can obviously go visit a different thread if they get offended by positive-thinking regarding OUR recruits.
Glad we have video clips to watch some of her past play, regardless of the competition; that's way more than we typically get to see of our in-state and national recruits.
Regardless of whether she becomes an instant starter as a true freshman, if she can be consistent with skills such as her tough serving and backrow play, she'll find her way onto the court. Will some matchups at the net be tough for her based on the opposing blocker's size? Sure, just as they were for Amy Neal. That'll be one of the more exciting things to watch as she grows and matures as a player.
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Post by stanfordvb on May 9, 2019 23:48:31 GMT -5
I think Parra should definitely take a ds spot freshman year at least. If they choose to put Williams in the front row, or move fields to the left, I think Parra should be backrow for the OH opposite of eggleston. And that would provide the bic if needed.
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Post by eotexas5 on May 10, 2019 9:40:17 GMT -5
I really hate commenting on particular players but I have to agree with what everyone is saying re: Shook. I'm sure she's an amazing student-athlete but I think this was one of the biggest misses in JE's recruiting career. Especially in a class that featured Sydney Hilley and Madison Lilley. I think a poster who mentioned her basics/mechanics was spot on. It's clear that's where the issue lies. Historically, even though the passing has been average-to-sub-par, we've always had consistency in the setter position, which has been crucial in the success of the team.
A question re: Blair Westerlund. Now that she has medically redshirted, doesn't that free up a scholarship?
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Post by Friday on May 11, 2019 11:38:26 GMT -5
What is your setter recruiting like down the line? Anyone who can overtake Shook if it comes to that? Anyone that can play as a freshman?
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2019 11:48:00 GMT -5
Naomi Cabello in 2020, I believe she plays for same prep and club ball as Samedy of Minn, I hope she can come in and make immediate impact...
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Post by rodbcantu on Jun 14, 2019 16:17:25 GMT -5
I guess we can start hearing from tomorrow who we’re getting for the 2021 class! I believe we only have 1 scholarship available! Super stoked to see who we’re getting.
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Post by mln59 on Jun 14, 2019 16:23:52 GMT -5
this thread is no longer showing up in my participated tab.
gotta fix that.
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