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Post by southie on Aug 14, 2013 8:16:13 GMT -5
Hahn is identified as a libero in that article. That can't be right, having 2 scholarship liberos in the same class? Thought the same thing after I read the article this morning. Anyone have an updated list of recruits for the coming classes? Sure seems like a lot of players are giving verbals. BTW, what happened to those 2 Austin area walk-ons for this season? Not sure how things work with freshmen walk-ons, but perhaps they have to be enrolled in class to participate in any practices? Maybe they won't enroll until Fall classes begin in a couple of weeks.
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Post by jasonr on Aug 14, 2013 8:20:43 GMT -5
Hahn is identified as a libero in that article. That can't be right, having 2 scholarship liberos in the same class? Nowhere is it stated that they were offered scholarships. I've been wondering about this. With Texas coming off a national title, their proximity to elite talent, and their resources to recruit the entire country, I don't think allocating scholarships this early is their optimal strategy. I would think they can hold out and see how players develop, at least through their junior year and club season. I understand grabbing "no-brainer" elite players early on, but I question whether some of these girls qualify under that criterion. It must be the case that some of these are non-scholarship commits.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 9:44:17 GMT -5
Not questioning (or endorsing) the ratings, but it's interesting to me that there is a "#1" recruit for 2015 when other threads on Volley Talk make it clear that there is no consensus #1 for 2014.
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Aug 14, 2013 11:31:48 GMT -5
Not questioning (or endorsing) the ratings, but it's interesting to me that there is a "#1" recruit for 2015 when other threads on Volley Talk make it clear that there is no consensus #1 for 2014. There is no definitive #1 recruit for 2015.
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Post by elevationvb on Aug 14, 2013 12:48:12 GMT -5
Nowhere is it stated that they were offered scholarships. I've been wondering about this. With Texas coming off a national title, their proximity to elite talent, and their resources to recruit the entire country, I don't think allocating scholarships this early is their optimal strategy. I would think they can hold out and see how players develop, at least through their junior year and club season. I understand grabbing "no-brainer" elite players early on, but I question whether some of these girls qualify under that criterion. It must be the case that some of these are non-scholarship commits. In his interview last week on Longhorn Weekly, Elliott was clear he did not like the movement towards recruiting younger players and talked about gambling on their development, etc.
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Post by elevationvb on Aug 14, 2013 12:48:50 GMT -5
Thought the same thing after I read the article this morning. Anyone have an updated list of recruits for the coming classes? Sure seems like a lot of players are giving verbals. BTW, what happened to those 2 Austin area walk-ons for this season? Not sure how things work with freshmen walk-ons, but perhaps they have to be enrolled in class to participate in any practices? Maybe they won't enroll until Fall classes begin in a couple of weeks. That makes sense.
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Post by utexrulz23 on Aug 14, 2013 13:18:15 GMT -5
The 2 walk-ons mentioned previously were for 2014.
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Post by elevationvb on Aug 14, 2013 22:45:22 GMT -5
Hahn is identified as a libero in that article. That can't be right, having 2 scholarship liberos in the same class? Nowhere is it stated that they were offered scholarships. Don't know. They can't commit unless they are on campus. Why would Texas agree to a walk-on for a sophomore? Doesn't make sense.
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Post by austen on Aug 14, 2013 22:46:13 GMT -5
Nowhere is it stated that they were offered scholarships. I've been wondering about this. With Texas coming off a national title, their proximity to elite talent, and their resources to recruit the entire country, I don't think allocating scholarships this early is their optimal strategy. I would think they can hold out and see how players develop, at least through their junior year and club season. I understand grabbing "no-brainer" elite players early on, but I question whether some of these girls qualify under that criterion. It must be the case that some of these are non-scholarship commits. So this is a thing now, to "commit" to being a walk-on? Doesn't seem like that would warrant a write up in a city newspaper.
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Post by southie on Aug 15, 2013 7:18:46 GMT -5
Nowhere is it stated that they were offered scholarships. Don't know. They can't commit unless they are on campus. Why would Texas agree to a walk-on for a sophomore? Doesn't make sense. Because there are some in-state kids (or legacies) who dream of playing for Texas (in any sport), and they want to secure their place for the future (regardless of scholarship funds). Playing time is limited on a huge roster. If Texas wants them (in some capacity), there is absolutely nothing to lose in accepting their verbal commitment (which is not binding). Not a lot of defensive specialists get scholarships, but some do; based on those glowing comments in that article, I'd guess Rousanville earned a scholarship offer. It's more economical for some families to have their kids attend local universities.
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Post by jasonr on Aug 15, 2013 10:55:38 GMT -5
I've been wondering about this. With Texas coming off a national title, their proximity to elite talent, and their resources to recruit the entire country, I don't think allocating scholarships this early is their optimal strategy. I would think they can hold out and see how players develop, at least through their junior year and club season. I understand grabbing "no-brainer" elite players early on, but I question whether some of these girls qualify under that criterion. It must be the case that some of these are non-scholarship commits. In his interview last week on Longhorn Weekly, Elliott was clear he did not like the movement towards recruiting younger players and talked about gambling on their development, etc. I think it makes sense to wait. Dramatic changes happen physically, mentally, and in terms of skill, from 15-18 years-old. If a school has the luxury of waiting, they should. But again, I understand it in some instances where the girl's talent is undeniable from a very young age, e.g. when the Rolfzens were offered and committed as freshmen in high school. Even though that led to some sniping on this site, it didn't seem like a stretch since they were taller, jumping higher, and more skilled than many coveted 17 and 18 year-olds who were getting D1 scholarships. Even had they plateaued, they were still elite national level players. Or, in this case, there are '15 and '16 recruits on the girls' JNT who almost any coach would love to have committed right now and they're justified in their thought process. I just think that list is rather small, for the rest of these future class recruits, waiting and assessing is ideal.
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Post by longhornfan on Aug 17, 2013 15:10:16 GMT -5
I heard that Abby Buckingham (2016) played amazing at the Texas Invitational (Pearland). She has a huge arm for a Sophomore and hits the ball with a ton of power. Very controlled player.
Cat McCoy (2014) was named the "Outstanding Defensive Player" of the Tournament .
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Post by southie on Aug 17, 2013 19:49:18 GMT -5
The Woodlands takes down Coppell for the Pearland Championship. So, are we recruiting 2015 setter, Kylie Pickrell from Coppell, or not? If not, who is our next setter target?
Texas Volleyball Invitational Individual Awards
MVP - Courtney Eckenrode, The Woodlands Outstanding Setter - Kylie Pickrell, Coppell Outstanding Offensive Player - Madison McDaniel, The Woodlands Outstanding Defensive Player - Cat McCoy, Southlake Carroll
All-Tournament Kelly Quinn, The Woodlands Courtney Quinn, The Woodlands Mary-Kate Marshall, Coppell Cathryn Cheek, Coppell Alex Silver, Coppell Christen Sikora, Southlake Carroll Madison Drescher, Southlake Carroll Ashlie Reasor, Reagan Adrianna Knutson, Reagan Krista Kolbinskie, Reagan Regina Tillis, Rockwall-Heath Alyssa Enneking, Clear Falls Brookah Palmer, Hebron Sami Frazier, McNeil Amy Nettles, Churchill Abby Buckingham, Churchill
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Post by jasonr on Aug 17, 2013 20:22:31 GMT -5
How many of these girls are committed and what year/class?
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Post by southie on Aug 17, 2013 22:28:25 GMT -5
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