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Post by durtpile on Sept 6, 2016 18:34:33 GMT -5
Yeah, guess those four NC banners hanging in the Devaney Center are a sign of glaring weakness.
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Post by durtpile on Sept 6, 2016 18:37:59 GMT -5
No, just a casual fan. In fact, it is so obvious, that even I noticed it. Yes, we know how casual you are. In one breath you don't understand the concept that there are seven listed starters on the court and in the other you swear that recruiting rankings are just as good as winning a national championship. Winning last year's championship has really emboldened some of the most annoying and clueless Nebraska fans. Not all of Nebraska fans, just you in particular and some of the other stooges. Wow. Someone sounds a little bitter. Not all Texas fans, mind you. |
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Post by Hawk Attack on Sept 6, 2016 18:44:16 GMT -5
Without trying to be all negative on Texas, all those top recruits are gunna get buried by teams that target their back row. Posters on this board have been saying that for years. I guess if "getting buried" means advancing to the Final Four more often than not, I'll take it. Those teams who pass better than Texas but don't advance to the Final Four as often have plenty of weaknesses that they must be trying to address, as well. I mean, up until last season, Nebraska hadn't advanced to a Final Four since 2008. I guess all that good to great passing they had just wasn't enough to make up for all the other glaring weaknesses in their players. Funny, I was just talking with a buddy about how Texas loves to ride their power hitters/the NCAA's incredibly gracious seedings to the Final Four until a team with just a modicum of defensive talent can keep the ball alive long enough to expose their passers for what they are. Just pleased you were able to confirm that for me, happy for you that you're satisfied with your team's success! |
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Sept 6, 2016 19:29:33 GMT -5
Yes, we know how casual you are. In one breath you don't understand the concept that there are seven listed starters on the court and in the other you swear that recruiting rankings are just as good as winning a national championship. Winning last year's championship has really emboldened some of the most annoying and clueless Nebraska fans. Not all of Nebraska fans, just you in particular and some of the other stooges. Wow. Someone sounds a little bitter. Not all Texas fans, mind you. Not bitter, dude. I'm glad for Nebraska's recent success. Prior to 2015 they were struggling to make it to the Final Four not because they were a bad team but because they simply had some unfortunate circumstances come their way. I'm tired of the self congratulatory nature of some posts and especially from people who have very little clue about the sport. |
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Post by durtpile on Sept 6, 2016 19:45:08 GMT -5
Wow. Someone sounds a little bitter. Not all Texas fans, mind you. Not bitter, dude. I'm glad for Nebraska's recent success. Prior to 2015 they were struggling to make it to the Final Four not because they were a bad team but because they simply had some unfortunate circumstances come their way. I'm tired of the self congratulatory nature of some posts and especially from people who have very little clue about the sport. Not bitter? Well, okay then. That explains the name calling, and the arrogance, one presumes? |
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Post by southie on Sept 6, 2016 19:53:23 GMT -5
Posters on this board have been saying that for years. I guess if "getting buried" means advancing to the Final Four more often than not, I'll take it. Those teams who pass better than Texas but don't advance to the Final Four as often have plenty of weaknesses that they must be trying to address, as well. I mean, up until last season, Nebraska hadn't advanced to a Final Four since 2008. I guess all that good to great passing they had just wasn't enough to make up for all the other glaring weaknesses in their players. Funny, I was just talking with a buddy about how Texas loves to ride their power hitters/the NCAA's incredibly gracious seedings to the Final Four until a team with just a modicum of defensive talent can keep the ball alive long enough to expose their passers for what they are. Just pleased you were able to confirm that for me, happy for you that you're satisfied with your team's success! Kind of weird for you to be "talking with a buddy" about Texas. But, to each their own. I'm not gonna deny that Texas is a program built around power, physicality, and athleticism. That is who we are. And, depending on one's expectations, it has worked out quite well over the last 10 years. We will continue to recruit players who fit our system; the coaches makes those decisions. I'm sure they'd love to sign Top 10 hitters who can play 6 rotations as freshmen, but those players don't grow on trees. If one team was strong in every area year in and year out, they'd be national champions; only a few teams can brag about that recently. Teams that are strong in all but one area are probably Final Four regulars; only a few teams can brag about that. Everyone else is obviously weak in multiple areas. As for our NCAA seedings, in the years we got sent to the Omaha and Lincoln regionals, it's not like Nebraska put up much of a fight in those matches. So, once the matches were completed, it was evident how easy Texas had it; Huskers brought knives to gun fights. Heck, even Kansas State and Oregon knocked NU out of the tourneys on Nebraska soil. Is that what you want to hear? |
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Post by Hawk Attack on Sept 6, 2016 20:19:03 GMT -5
Funny, I was just talking with a buddy about how Texas loves to ride their power hitters/the NCAA's incredibly gracious seedings to the Final Four until a team with just a modicum of defensive talent can keep the ball alive long enough to expose their passers for what they are. Just pleased you were able to confirm that for me, happy for you that you're satisfied with your team's success! Kind of weird for you to be "talking with a buddy" about Texas. But, to each their own. I'm not gonna deny that Texas is a program built around power, physicality, and athleticism. That is who we are. And, depending on one's expectations, it has worked out quite well over the last 10 years. We will continue to recruit players who fit our system; the coaches makes those decisions. I'm sure they'd love to sign Top 10 hitters who can play 6 rotations as freshmen, but those players don't grow on trees. If one team was strong in every area year in and year out, they'd be national champions; only a few teams can brag about that recently. Teams that are strong in all but one area are probably Final Four regulars; only a few teams can brag about that. Everyone else is obviously weak in multiple areas. As for our NCAA seedings, in the years we got sent to the Omaha and Lincoln regionals, it's not like Nebraska put up much of a fight in those matches. So, once the matches were completed, it was evident how easy Texas had it; Huskers brought knives to gun fights. Heck, even Kansas State and Oregon knocked NU out of the tourneys on Nebraska soil. Is that what you want to hear? Oh, you're right. That is weird my buddy and I would be talking about Texas volleyball. I'll add that to the list of things we shouldn't talk about, along with fantasy baseball and that one night in college we both "don't remember". Aside from that, yes. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you! |
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Post by durtpile on Sept 6, 2016 20:33:38 GMT -5
Kind of weird for you to be "talking with a buddy" about Texas. But, to each their own. I'm not gonna deny that Texas is a program built around power, physicality, and athleticism. That is who we are. And, depending on one's expectations, it has worked out quite well over the last 10 years. We will continue to recruit players who fit our system; the coaches makes those decisions. I'm sure they'd love to sign Top 10 hitters who can play 6 rotations as freshmen, but those players don't grow on trees. If one team was strong in every area year in and year out, they'd be national champions; only a few teams can brag about that recently. Teams that are strong in all but one area are probably Final Four regulars; only a few teams can brag about that. Everyone else is obviously weak in multiple areas. As for our NCAA seedings, in the years we got sent to the Omaha and Lincoln regionals, it's not like Nebraska put up much of a fight in those matches. So, once the matches were completed, it was evident how easy Texas had it; Huskers brought knives to gun fights. Heck, even Kansas State and Oregon knocked NU out of the tourneys on Nebraska soil. Is that what you want to hear? Oh, you're right. That is weird my buddy and I would be talking about Texas volleyball. I'll add that to the list of things we shouldn't talk about, along with fantasy baseball and that one night in college we both "don't remember". Aside from that, yes. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you! Had to go all Texas on us, and bring up the past, didn't you? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 21:34:00 GMT -5
you guys really hijacked this thread.
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Post by greatlakesvballer on Sept 6, 2016 23:49:02 GMT -5
you guys really hijacked this thread. No kidding...what a drag. |
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Post by chisovnik on Sept 7, 2016 1:36:02 GMT -5
Anyway, a couple of thoughts on the latest rankings:
Michigan State at #25 is too low IMO. That kid is an absolute stud.
The Nebraska player at #26 is an interesting story. Many people considered her to be the top player in her class as a freshman/sophomore, but it looks like some of her peers caught up to her as well.
Lastly, if we're basing this list purely on potential, I'd put the Iowa State recruit ahead of a certain Texas recruit (who I also think is overrated).
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Post by BeiBei on Sept 7, 2016 5:10:58 GMT -5
who else is left?
4 from Wisconsin
3 from Texas
2 from UCLA
2 from Minnesota
1 from USC(Southern Cal), Washington, FSU, UF,Illinois, Nebraska, UK.
I am missing 2
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Sept 7, 2016 5:28:43 GMT -5
Anyway, a couple of thoughts on the latest rankings: Michigan State at #25 is too low IMO. That kid is an absolute stud. The Nebraska player at #26 is an interesting story. Many people considered her to be the top player in her class as a freshman/sophomore, but it looks like some of her peers caught up to her as well. Lastly, if we're basing this list purely on potential, I'd put the Iowa State recruit ahead of a certain Texas recruit (who I also think is overrated). I assume you're talking about a certain setter that's committed to Texas. As much as I want her to have success, I agree with you that she's probably overrated. I'm hoping she proves me wrong! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 6:32:33 GMT -5
who else is left? 4 from Wisconsin 3 from Texas 2 from UCLA 2 from Minnesota 1 from USC(Southern Cal), Washington, FSU, UF,Illinois, Nebraska, UK. I am missing 2 I posted this a couple pages back, I believe it's LSU and South Carolina |
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Post by bball on Sept 7, 2016 7:07:24 GMT -5
i think a lot of these ratings of ACES are off, sorry... but i don't agree with lots of these this year.
i also think it is interesting to note which kids out of these rankings make all-american honors during their 4 years. it's an interesting stat i've seen posted on this forum before.... they seldom "get it right" which is also impossible for pvb to do anywayz. it's all pure hype and opinion, most of these top 30 kids won't ever even see AA honors in college.
somebody should repost the all-americans for the past few seasons and notice their senior aces ranking... kind of deems the whole thing useless.
if you're a top 100 recruit, the sky is the limit for your potential..... who cares about someone 22 and 25 is better? if they're getting noticed, they are good. there is always a couple kids who are WOWzers and big time gets, but after that, anything is possible for these kids.
(FOR EXAMPLE) LSU/Nebraska's Briana Holman was ranked 37 in 2013 for senior aces? uhm? now she's arguably one of the best players in the country.... 1st team all american her sophmore season? 1 example of many!
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