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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2015 19:54:41 GMT -5
So what's the deal with Hamson? Volleyball or basketball? She's in the olympic bball camp right now.
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Post by SportyBucky on May 14, 2015 13:13:24 GMT -5
Ebony would make Texas somewhat better, as she will upgrade whichever position she plays, but to become SUBSTANTIALLY better as a team Texas needs someone to push Neal out of the outside position - and I don't think they have (or are getting) that player yet. Don't forget the setter position
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Post by SportyBucky on May 14, 2015 13:26:46 GMT -5
I think we lost to Wisconsin last year because of bad passing. I think we lost to BYU this year because of a bad game plan. I went back a year ago to rewatch the Wisconsin match and agree 100% that passing cost us that match. I have gone back to watch parts of the BYU match but didn't have an answer. Bad game plan is very generic. What made the game plan bad? Or what should the game plan have been to win? It was too late in the season to start playing with sets, plays, how players hit, etc... but I thought little was done to adjust Haley's hitting on the outside. To me, that is in part coaching, but more to do with a team matching your best players and beating them. Beyond that, passing was an issue.
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Post by southie on May 19, 2015 15:41:50 GMT -5
www.texassports.com/news/2015/5/19/WVB_0519152612.aspxAUSTIN, Texas – Texas Volleyball has added two players to the 2015 incoming class, the program announced on Tuesday. Lauren Beard and Natalie Gilbert will join the Longhorns' incoming signees, Micaya White, Yaazie Bedart-Ghani and Morgan Johnson in the fall. Beard, a native of Arlington, Texas, was named 2013 and 2014 First Team all-District and 2013 and 2014 Defensive MVP at Arlington High School. She was named Mansfield Sunrise Rotary Tournament MVP, Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star Team alternate, Dallas Morning News All-Area Team honorable mention and Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Team honorable mention in her senior season. She played with Texas Advantage Volleyball in her junior and senior years and Texas Image Volleyball from eighth to 10th grade. Natalie Gilbert, a native of Dallas Texas, was named First Team All-District in 2013 and 2014 and Defensive MVP in 2013 and 2014 at Coppell High School. She played with Skyline Juniors and is a three-time defensive award winner, was named Defensive MVP her junior and senior seasons and also received the Skyline Legend Award. "We are really excited to add Lauren and Natalie to our program," Head Coach Jerritt Elliott said. "They have great work ethic, come from great families and we are lucky to have them. They are both tremendous athletes and will be great additions for us."
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Post by BigFanEst2006 on May 19, 2015 20:20:41 GMT -5
So are they walk-ons that committed earlier their senior year and are just now being announced or are they late gets with Elliot realizing it couldn't hurt having some defensive help? Anyone know?
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Post by bball on May 19, 2015 22:54:07 GMT -5
No walk-on setter for 2015 class? Uh-OH!
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Post by utexrulz23 on May 20, 2015 7:46:04 GMT -5
So are they walk-ons that committed earlier their senior year and are just now being announced or are they late gets with Elliot realizing it couldn't hurt having some defensive help? Anyone know? Just now being announced. Been coming for a while.
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Post by Longhorn20 on May 20, 2015 8:06:07 GMT -5
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Post by southie on May 20, 2015 9:09:35 GMT -5
No walk-on setter for 2015 class? Uh-OH! You sure do enjoy beating that topic to a drum. Feel better?
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Post by deepsouthfan on May 20, 2015 14:59:38 GMT -5
Congrats are warranted, I think all 3 of these young ladies will leave their mark once is all said and done at the 40 acres.
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Post by volleyfiend on May 21, 2015 11:08:05 GMT -5
Who is the third besides Shook and Sun?
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Texas 2015
May 21, 2015 11:11:17 GMT -5
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Post by Longhorn20 on May 21, 2015 11:11:17 GMT -5
Who is the third besides Shook and Sun? Brionne Butler
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Post by volleyfiend on May 21, 2015 11:14:44 GMT -5
Thanks Longhorn20
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Post by tempesthorn on May 21, 2015 21:40:00 GMT -5
Based on other team's 2015 published schedules, here's what ours is looking like: 09/04 - Nebraska in Austin, TX 09/05 - Florida in Austin, TX 09/11 - Santa Clara in Austin, TX (Santa Clara is playing Iona earlier that morning) 09/13 - Colorado State in Austin, TX (weekend tourney also has Iona in Austin according to CSU schedule) 9/18 & 9/19 - Arizona in Tucson (tourney also has New Mexico State and Savannah State according to New Mexico State schedule) Where or where will we open the season?
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Post by southie on May 26, 2015 12:13:16 GMT -5
Congrats to Spring graduates, Khat Bell and Tiffany Baker. Wishing nothing but the best for them: www.texassports.com/news/2015/5/22/WVB_0522153822.aspxAUSTIN, Texas – Texas Volleyball players Tiffany Baker and Khat Bell graduated from the University of Texas on Friday and both are prepared for the next phases of their lives. Baker graduated with a Health Promotion degree and a minor in Business Foundations, while Bell earned a degree in Applied Learning & Development. Bell was drafted as the second pick in the first round to GS Caltex KIXX in Korea. Before she plays there, she will play with USA Volleyball in the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. "It's going to be fun, a great team," Bell said. "I've met some of the coaches already and they already know that I'm going to bring a lot of fun to the team. I'm excited to experience the culture and learn new things—I'm so excited." Bell came in to Texas as a middle blocker and the No. 2 recruit coming out of high school. In her freshman campaign, she suffered a knee injury. As she rehabbed, she came back and transitioned into a right side hitter. The transition was easy for Bell as she didn't skip a beat, continuing to lead Texas to three NCAA semifinals and a Big 12 Championship in each season. "These last four years have been great," Bell said. "The environment is great, the campus is great, the volleyball program is amazing. It has been a long four years, but it means everything to me."When her professional career comes to an end, Bell wants to use her degree that she has worked so hard to complete at Texas. "Hopefully after volleyball, I'll go into doing some counseling," Bell said. "I want to give back to the community, help young kids and coach young girls to get ready for the college experience. A lot of stuff that I didn't know growing up, I learned in college."For Baker, her degree is just the beginning of her academic career. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare and Administration at Texas State while working as a graduate assistant on the Texas State Volleyball staff. For Baker, coaching is a new interest, brought about by her relationships with the current staff. "I am interested because Jerritt (Elliott) suggested many times that I would be good at it," Baker said. "I find myself enjoying it during camps in the summer, so I feel like I should give it a try." Having played under a staff that has been to six NCAA semifinals in the last seven years, Baker has watched, listened and picked up on some key lessons that she hopes to emulate in her own coaching. "One thing that Jerritt stressed a lot to me is the importance of relationship management with players," Baker said. "Being able to invest in people with different backgrounds is important, because students will come from diverse backgrounds." Baker would know, having sorted through some adversity herself. The Carrollton, Texas native began her career at Tennessee in 2011 after being named 2010 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and rated as the No. 4 recruit coming out of high school. She played for two years before suffering a knee injury and deciding to take a medical redshirt and transfer to Texas. That was a decision she would not trade for anything. "Coming to Texas has meant everything to me," Baker said. "I feel like my love for volleyball was restored and that means a lot to me, because I almost didn't play. To come here and have a completely different experience and a supportive, family environment has been awesome."As both players go on to the next level, the experiences, support and lessons will not only help them, but will not be forgotten as members of the Texas Volleyball family.
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