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Post by huskerrob on Oct 21, 2019 14:38:32 GMT -5
we get a chance to learn something about both teams, that is great. Baylor is either going to be the top 5 team they have been propelled to, or they will not have accomplished what Rice did, which for a team in Texas, says a lot. Texas is fighting for its only hope at a Big12 title and chance at hosting a regional. Losing would eliminate both, baring some unforeseeable upset trend among the top 10 and Baylor. In the race of best team in Texas, if Baylor loses, does that make them less than Rice? Less than TA&M? Less than SFA? If Texas loses, does that make RICE drop out of the top 25? Top 20? & does that eliminate SFA from being a top 25 team? & If Rice drops, & SFA drops, will the view of WKU also decline in stock? The price to pay when bubbles pop =) "fighting for its only hope" lol ok really? Texas and Baylor play one another twice each season so losing this match doesn't mean either team is out of the running for the Big 12. No other team in the Big 12 should provide any competition for Baylor and Texas. For Texas, losing to Baylor once wouldn't eliminate their chances to host as they could still beat Baylor in the next match, something Wisconsin couldn't do so that would help with the RPI. As far as Rice is concerned, that was Texas' worst match all season and they lost 15-13 in the fifth. Rice is a good team, a team I could see causing a P5 team some heartburn in the tournament. The loser of Wednesday's match is still in control of their own destiny as far as hosting, I think. Obviously it would be better for Texas to win considering they have the Rice loss. 1) Rice isn't even in the top 4 Texas teams...don't inflate them 2) we are not comparing Texas to Alabama, losing to such teams shouldn't be acceptable & when it happens, should be stated for what it is, a team that didn't come prepared and took the other team for granted, not spending the rest of the season attempting to inflate Rice as being some top 15 team surprise. 3) Baylor wins all tie breakers, so if they split and win the rest, Baylor is Big12 Champ, not Texas. Baylor is the only one who could suffer a loss and still hold their own destiny. 4) If Texas loses, they have to win out their conference to have a shot at a Regional host. That would require beating Baylor in the rematch, as well as Baylor losing to someone, for which they have already swept Oklahoma & Iowa St., so unless you are thinking K State of Kansas is going to knock them off, there really isnt much hope of Baylor losing to someone other than Texas in their remaining schedule.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Oct 21, 2019 14:38:58 GMT -5
Pressley and Gabriel at the net against each other is a matchup nightmare Surely there’s a plan to avoid that matchup. You can’t control the other team’s rotation
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Post by ilikecorn on Oct 21, 2019 14:41:40 GMT -5
Doesn't the home team get to see what rotation the opposition comes out in first like hockey?
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Post by Word on Oct 21, 2019 14:41:42 GMT -5
Surely there’s a plan to avoid that matchup. You can’t control the other team’s rotation You can guess based on past experiences though. Some teams actually would welcome this matchup with the idea that Pressly will get hers no matter who is on her. Then try to point score a ton in those other three rotations. The fun strategy side of coaching! Matchups are a big part of a lot of staffs game plans, and it especially helps if a team starts in the same rotation every time.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Oct 21, 2019 14:43:24 GMT -5
Surely there’s a plan to avoid that matchup. You can’t control the other team’s rotation True, but you’ve got blocking sub potential with Molly, or even going full 6-2 if you have to in order to avoid that matchup. If Coach Mcguyer has starting rotation tendencies, Texas could make an educated guess on where to start and end up lucky for first set and then adjust as the match goes on. Who knows, but many ways to avoid the carnage that would Pressley hitting over Jhenna.
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Post by eotexas5 on Oct 21, 2019 14:59:38 GMT -5
"fighting for its only hope" lol ok really? Texas and Baylor play one another twice each season so losing this match doesn't mean either team is out of the running for the Big 12. No other team in the Big 12 should provide any competition for Baylor and Texas. For Texas, losing to Baylor once wouldn't eliminate their chances to host as they could still beat Baylor in the next match, something Wisconsin couldn't do so that would help with the RPI. As far as Rice is concerned, that was Texas' worst match all season and they lost 15-13 in the fifth. Rice is a good team, a team I could see causing a P5 team some heartburn in the tournament. The loser of Wednesday's match is still in control of their own destiny as far as hosting, I think. Obviously it would be better for Texas to win considering they have the Rice loss. 1) Rice isn't even in the top 4 Texas teams...don't inflate them 2) we are not comparing Texas to Alabama, losing to such teams shouldn't be acceptable & when it happens, should be stated for what it is, a team that didn't come prepared and took the other team for granted, not spending the rest of the season attempting to inflate Rice as being some top 15 team surprise. 3) Baylor wins all tie breakers, so if they split and win the rest, Baylor is Big12 Champ, not Texas. Baylor is the only one who could suffer a loss and still hold their own destiny. 4) If Texas loses, they have to win out their conference to have a shot at a Regional host. That would require beating Baylor in the rematch, as well as Baylor losing to someone, for which they have already swept Oklahoma & Iowa St., so unless you are thinking K State of Kansas is going to knock them off, there really isnt much hope of Baylor losing to someone other than Texas in their remaining schedule. Rice is currently #15 in the RPI, ahead of all other teams in Texas save for Texas and Baylor so sure. But please, enlighten me Husker. Does the Big 12 have any tiebreakers? They don't have a championship tournament/game so if Baylor and Texas split and neither lost any other matches, they would share the title, like Nebraska and Texas did twice before. I don't think the Big 12 has changed the rules since it went from 12 to 10 so it would be a co-championship. Texas doesn't need to win the Big 12 to be a regional host, especially considering Baylor would stay at #1 if they were to win both matches. If Texas were to win on Wednesday, they would probably move to #2 in the RPI (maybe even #1) and Baylor would move to #2 or #3. If Baylor were to win the last match, they would most likely just swap with Baylor or get pushed down to #4 or even #5. Honestly, I wouldn't mind Texas being the 5th seed to Pitt's 4th seed.
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Post by tempesthorn on Oct 21, 2019 15:05:06 GMT -5
With Vue, LHN comes with the sports pack. that's an add on to the additional vue subscriptions. Is the sports pack free as well if you're on trial? I did a 5 day preview and checked the sports package option as well this summer. I was able to stream LHN. I canceled before the 5 days was up and was charged nothing. I don't know if they've gotten wise to everyone signing up and canceling to watch one event since then.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Oct 21, 2019 15:08:16 GMT -5
You can’t control the other team’s rotation True, but you’ve got blocking sub potential with Molly, or even going full 6-2 if you have to in order to avoid that matchup. If Coach Mcguyer has starting rotation tendencies, Texas could make an educated guess on where to start and end up lucky for first set and then adjust as the match goes on. Who knows, but many ways to avoid the carnage that would Pressley hitting over Jhenna. That’s what I’m saying- what if both teams try to out guess each other and everything is turned around haha
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Post by hornshouse23 on Oct 21, 2019 15:23:59 GMT -5
True, but you’ve got blocking sub potential with Molly, or even going full 6-2 if you have to in order to avoid that matchup. If Coach Mcguyer has starting rotation tendencies, Texas could make an educated guess on where to start and end up lucky for first set and then adjust as the match goes on. Who knows, but many ways to avoid the carnage that would Pressley hitting over Jhenna. That’s what I’m saying- what if both teams try to out guess each other and everything is turned around haha I just hope Elliott out guesses Mcguyer! For the record, I think Pressley can be slowed but not stopped. If I was I’d worry more about getting the hitting matchups we want since Baylor is such a good blocking team, and let Pressley get hers
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Post by huskerrob on Oct 21, 2019 17:50:07 GMT -5
1) Rice isn't even in the top 4 Texas teams...don't inflate them 2) we are not comparing Texas to Alabama, losing to such teams shouldn't be acceptable & when it happens, should be stated for what it is, a team that didn't come prepared and took the other team for granted, not spending the rest of the season attempting to inflate Rice as being some top 15 team surprise. 3) Baylor wins all tie breakers, so if they split and win the rest, Baylor is Big12 Champ, not Texas. Baylor is the only one who could suffer a loss and still hold their own destiny. 4) If Texas loses, they have to win out their conference to have a shot at a Regional host. That would require beating Baylor in the rematch, as well as Baylor losing to someone, for which they have already swept Oklahoma & Iowa St., so unless you are thinking K State of Kansas is going to knock them off, there really isnt much hope of Baylor losing to someone other than Texas in their remaining schedule. Rice is currently #15 in the RPI, ahead of all other teams in Texas save for Texas and Baylor so sure. But please, enlighten me Husker. Does the Big 12 have any tiebreakers? They don't have a championship tournament/game so if Baylor and Texas split and neither lost any other matches, they would share the title, like Nebraska and Texas did twice before. I don't think the Big 12 has changed the rules since it went from 12 to 10 so it would be a co-championship. Texas doesn't need to win the Big 12 to be a regional host, especially considering Baylor would stay at #1 if they were to win both matches. If Texas were to win on Wednesday, they would probably move to #2 in the RPI (maybe even #1) and Baylor would move to #2 or #3. If Baylor were to win the last match, they would most likely just swap with Baylor or get pushed down to #4 or even #5. Honestly, I wouldn't mind Texas being the 5th seed to Pitt's 4th seed. You will have to pardon me if I think this is more dream than reality. We shall revisit this when less what if is involved.
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Post by horns1 on Oct 21, 2019 18:16:39 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure Texas has been very consistent starting every (or just about every) match with Jhenna Gabriel serving; that limits her front row appearances. Not sure if that's how we start every set, but it would make the most sense.
For Baylor, one would think they would have mainly started Pressley at front left every match/set to maximize her attempts from the front row; then again, she is getting set from all over the court.
Perhaps getting Gia Milano matched up against Gabriel would be the best strategy for Baylor.
I have to believe Texas will target Pressley with as many serves as possible.
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Post by horns1 on Oct 21, 2019 18:22:22 GMT -5
1) Rice isn't even in the top 4 Texas teams...don't inflate them 2) we are not comparing Texas to Alabama, losing to such teams shouldn't be acceptable & when it happens, should be stated for what it is, a team that didn't come prepared and took the other team for granted, not spending the rest of the season attempting to inflate Rice as being some top 15 team surprise. 3) Baylor wins all tie breakers, so if they split and win the rest, Baylor is Big12 Champ, not Texas. Baylor is the only one who could suffer a loss and still hold their own destiny. 4) If Texas loses, they have to win out their conference to have a shot at a Regional host. That would require beating Baylor in the rematch, as well as Baylor losing to someone, for which they have already swept Oklahoma & Iowa St., so unless you are thinking K State of Kansas is going to knock them off, there really isnt much hope of Baylor losing to someone other than Texas in their remaining schedule. Says who? Two losses to the #1 team in the country doesn't hurt our SOS, that's for sure. And, you are assuming all teams competing with Texas for a regional host spot will be going undefeated the rest of the season; not happening.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Oct 21, 2019 18:25:08 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure Texas has been very consistent starting every (or just about every) match with Jhenna Gabriel serving; that limits her front row appearances. Not sure if that's how we start every set, but it would make the most sense. For Baylor, one would think they would have mainly started Pressley at front left every match/set to maximize her attempts from the front row; then again, she is getting set from all over the court. Perhaps getting Gia Milano matched up against Gabriel would be the best strategy for Baylor. I have to believe Texas will target Pressley with as many serves as possible. Pressley is usually hidden in serve receive. It’ll be interesting to see how Baylor’s passing holds up against the Texas serve. Baylor doesn’t get aced a lot.
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Post by stevehorn on Oct 21, 2019 18:40:33 GMT -5
1) Rice isn't even in the top 4 Texas teams...don't inflate them 2) we are not comparing Texas to Alabama, losing to such teams shouldn't be acceptable & when it happens, should be stated for what it is, a team that didn't come prepared and took the other team for granted, not spending the rest of the season attempting to inflate Rice as being some top 15 team surprise. 3) Baylor wins all tie breakers, so if they split and win the rest, Baylor is Big12 Champ, not Texas. Baylor is the only one who could suffer a loss and still hold their own destiny. 4) If Texas loses, they have to win out their conference to have a shot at a Regional host. That would require beating Baylor in the rematch, as well as Baylor losing to someone, for which they have already swept Oklahoma & Iowa St., so unless you are thinking K State of Kansas is going to knock them off, there really isnt much hope of Baylor losing to someone other than Texas in their remaining schedule. Says who? Two losses to the #1 team in the country doesn't hurt our SOS, that's for sure. And, you are assuming all teams competing with Texas for a regional host spot will be going undefeated the rest of the season; not happening. Do you happen to know the tiebreakers for the AQ spot if Texas and Baylor split their two games and win all the rest?
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Post by horns1 on Oct 21, 2019 19:20:03 GMT -5
We are less than 48 hours away!
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