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Post by elevationvb on Mar 26, 2015 21:57:50 GMT -5
So assuming Baker goes on a medical hardship scholarship, does Elliot transfer in another setter in case Dalton is unable to play in the fall or does he bring in another OH knowing that he has already has Neal, Prieto, White, and YBG on the pins? Strictly my opinion, but I think there will be further attrition aside from Baker possibly going on a medical hardship. Doesn't sound like Dalton's injury will prevent her from playing in 2015, but I could be completely wrong. Her health probably drives what position needs to be addressed, if any, for a possible new signee/transfer.
Who else would leave? It's Hattis' senior season, so very unlikely she leaves. No way on Neal. I guess Mirta is the best bet. I don't think it's Elliott's style to force or pressure someone to leave. I guess if Mirta recognizes her playing time is limited, she could make the decision to leave like Cameron and Graham did previously.
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Post by southie on Mar 26, 2015 22:44:23 GMT -5
Strictly my opinion, but I think there will be further attrition aside from Baker possibly going on a medical hardship. Doesn't sound like Dalton's injury will prevent her from playing in 2015, but I could be completely wrong. Her health probably drives what position needs to be addressed, if any, for a possible new signee/transfer.
Who else would leave? It's Hattis' senior season, so very unlikely she leaves. No way on Neal. I guess Mirta is the best bet. I don't think it's Elliott's style to force or pressure someone to leave. I guess if Mirta recognizes her playing time is limited, she could make the decision to leave like Cameron and Graham did previously.You didn't have to think back that far; Madelyn Hutson transferred out a couple of seasons ago.
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Post by elevationvb on Mar 27, 2015 0:58:44 GMT -5
Who else would leave? It's Hattis' senior season, so very unlikely she leaves. No way on Neal. I guess Mirta is the best bet. I don't think it's Elliott's style to force or pressure someone to leave. I guess if Mirta recognizes her playing time is limited, she could make the decision to leave like Cameron and Graham did previously.You didn't have to think back that far; Madelyn Hutson transferred out a couple of seasons ago. Yep, that made 3 middles who left. I thought for sure Hattis would have been next, but I guess she is okay with her role and likes being a Longhorn.
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Post by southie on Mar 27, 2015 7:07:05 GMT -5
If you look at our depth at Middle Blocker for the immediate future:
Seniors: Molly McCage, Sarah Hattis Junior: Chiaka Ogbogu Soph: Mirta Baselovic Fresh: Morgan Johnson 2016: Orie Agbaji, Blair Westerlund 2017: Brionne Butler (or OH?)
Mirta is currently 4th on the depth chart. And, she is caught right between two upperclassmen All-American players and some very highly-regarded incoming players. I was hoping she would be versatile enough to play on the outside, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I guess her future playing time depends on Morgan Johnson's impact.
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Post by Orpheus on Mar 27, 2015 12:54:28 GMT -5
Strictly my opinion, but I think there will be further attrition aside from Baker possibly going on a medical hardship. Doesn't sound like Dalton's injury will prevent her from playing in 2015, but I could be completely wrong. Her health probably drives what position needs to be addressed, if any, for a possible new signee/transfer.
Who else would leave? It's Hattis' senior season, so very unlikely she leaves. No way on Neal. I guess Mirta is the best bet. I don't think it's Elliott's style to force or pressure someone to leave. I guess if Mirta recognizes her playing time is limited, she could make the decision to leave like Cameron and Graham did previously.Do you think Hattis may elect to focus on basketball? It might be unlikely because I don't think there's room for her to be on scholarship on the bball squad next season, so she'd have to forego all financial assistance to do it or be a dual sport athlete again (can't be on vball scholarship and play bball). Plus, she's had very limited minutes this season on the bball squad. Just speculating...
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Post by southie on Mar 28, 2015 23:10:24 GMT -5
Who else would leave? It's Hattis' senior season, so very unlikely she leaves. No way on Neal. I guess Mirta is the best bet. I don't think it's Elliott's style to force or pressure someone to leave. I guess if Mirta recognizes her playing time is limited, she could make the decision to leave like Cameron and Graham did previously.Do you think Hattis may elect to focus on basketball? It might be unlikely because I don't think there's room for her to be on scholarship on the bball squad next season, so she'd have to forego all financial assistance to do it or be a dual sport athlete again (can't be on vball scholarship and play bball). Plus, she's had very limited minutes this season on the bball squad. Just speculating... Post on another board stating that Sara Hattis is only going to play basketball next season. If true, that means some attrition expected on the hoops team as they'd be over the 15 maximum scholarships with the 3 incoming freshmen. Believe Sara would have 2 more seasons of hoops eligibility.
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Post by Orpheus on Mar 28, 2015 23:17:43 GMT -5
Very interesting. Thanks for the update.
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Post by vbprisoner on Mar 29, 2015 11:26:59 GMT -5
Morgan Johnson will be a factor this season. Khat Bell type physicality only a little taller and not as fiery. With her addition it will allow the option for McCage to move to the RS if that is what Elliott elects to do to get Johnson on the court.
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Post by southie on Mar 29, 2015 12:12:26 GMT -5
Morgan Johnson will be a factor this season. Khat Bell type physicality only a little taller and not as fiery. With her addition it will allow the option for McCage to move to the RS if that is what Elliott elects to do to get Johnson on the court. I think Elliott is moving away from "big/super tall" middle blockers who are a bit slow to the more quick and agile MBs who might not be in the 6'3+ range. I will never forget Leticia Armstrong at 6'1 and how much quicker she was than the majority of MBs that have come through Austin. On the other hand, someone like 6'5 Lauren Paolini was very effective, as well.
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Post by Longhorn20 on Mar 29, 2015 13:00:24 GMT -5
So if we do pick up a transfer, whether it be because of Baker, Hattis, Dalton, etc. what position do we pick up? Setter or outside hitter?
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Post by elevationvb on Mar 29, 2015 22:54:44 GMT -5
Do you think Hattis may elect to focus on basketball? It might be unlikely because I don't think there's room for her to be on scholarship on the bball squad next season, so she'd have to forego all financial assistance to do it or be a dual sport athlete again (can't be on vball scholarship and play bball). Plus, she's had very limited minutes this season on the bball squad. Just speculating... Post on another board stating that Sara Hattis is only going to play basketball next season. If true, that means some attrition expected on the hoops team as they'd be over the 15 maximum scholarships with the 3 incoming freshmen. Believe Sara would have 2 more seasons of hoops eligibility. Interesting. Let's see if she is on the volleyball court Friday against SMU.
If she does switch to basketball, it isn't because she is going to have more playing time with basketball than volleyball. She is just too slow for a division 1 basketball program like Texas. And with 6'7" Imani Stafford and 6'5" Kelsey Lang back, I think she will continue to play only in blowouts. In fact this past Saturday, she saw her most playing time this season against UCONN. Came in at the end of the 1st half and played much of the 2nd half. Unfortunately, the team lost to UCONN by 51 points (not a typo) so there you go.
Perhaps she feels more comfortable with the basketball program and would prefer to focus on preparing for basketball the entire off season instead of coming to the program in late December. I guess we will find out soon enough.
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Post by texasex01 on Mar 30, 2015 8:03:25 GMT -5
So if we do pick up a transfer, whether it be because of Baker, Hattis, Dalton, etc. what position do we pick up? Setter or outside hitter? I'd personally like to see another setter on the roster to challenge Chloe or back her up just in case she gets hurt. If the staff believes Dalton can start playing in 5 months, then I hope Elliot goes after a solid 6 rotation pin hitter to replace Neal in the line-up.
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Post by southie on Mar 30, 2015 12:12:51 GMT -5
If I'm reading the numbers correctly, should Tiffany Baker go on medical hardship, and Hattis remain on a hoops scholarship (regardless if she also plays volleyball), then we would be at 11 scholarships for 2015 (not counting Brooks as a scholarship player). If that remaining 'ship is to be uses for 2015, a transfer would be the best bet as I don't think we're recruiting any high school seniors at this time; of course, international players are always a wildcard.
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Post by Longhorn20 on Mar 31, 2015 12:20:25 GMT -5
Just read that Maddie Haggerty is transferring out of Nebraska. She would be a solid transfer to pick up! Good ball control and a heavy arm!
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Post by southie on Mar 31, 2015 15:52:09 GMT -5
Just read that Maddie Haggerty is transferring out of Nebraska. She would be a solid transfer to pick up! Good ball control and a heavy arm! Which one of the Haggerty sisters is she? I lose track (based on first name).
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