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Post by tallguy86 on Aug 18, 2019 10:41:09 GMT -5
If Naomi is bad, Texas is going to be going through a rough patch of at least 6-7 without making a final four then.. 100% for sure absolutely, because no roster EVER changes from one year to the next based on how players perform each season. My point is that they missed on one setter that was supposed to set for them for at least three years. If they miss on back-to-back setters, that makes for a long stretch of having a big hole at a very key position. As we’ve seen, they try not to waste more than one schollie on setters each year. Maybe they should? Also must’ve hurt to not have been able to get a setter transfer this year. |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Aug 18, 2019 10:42:30 GMT -5
That part. Texas’ scrimmage squad wouldn’t beat Minnesota at the end of last year, valid sure. But there’s no way to know they couldn’t beat a Minnesota team you haven’t even seen scrimmage this year with a new setter. You can put together probabilities and speculation, but you can’t compare apples to apples. Also, with those weaknesses exposed, Texas has two full weeks to address them and get game ready. One could argue the earlier scrimmage puts them at an advantage... at this point, your absolutes are ridiculous
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Post by tallguy86 on Aug 18, 2019 10:42:58 GMT -5
My objective analysis puts them at 2 losses. If they had played better in the scrimmage, I’d say they’d have a chance to beat Minnesota. They have two many weaknesses, and I don’t think there’s any way they do. They aren’t a top 5 team. If they were, they’d be somewhat able to compete with MN and Stanford. At this point, I’d be genuinely surprised if they win a set against either. You never answered the question. Have you seen Minnesota or Stanford play their scrimmages yet? If not, your analysis is clearly flawed. Okay. Texas was the question mark going in. Stanford is definitely not a question mark. MN is a question mark, but not nearly as much as Texas because MN has better passing and defense. Don’t read my analysis then. |
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Post by tallguy86 on Aug 18, 2019 10:43:55 GMT -5
My objective analysis puts them at 2 losses. If they had played better in the scrimmage, I’d say they’d have a chance to beat Minnesota. They have two many weaknesses, and I don’t think there’s any way they do. They aren’t a top 5 team. If they were, they’d be somewhat able to compete with MN and Stanford. At this point, I’d be genuinely surprised if they win a set against either. You never answered the question. Have you seen Minnesota or Stanford play their scrimmages yet? If not, your analysis is clearly flawed. I have not seen the other two teams practice or scrimmage. |
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Post by tallguy86 on Aug 18, 2019 10:46:11 GMT -5
That part. Texas’ scrimmage squad wouldn’t beat Minnesota at the end of last year, valid sure. But there’s no way to know they couldn’t beat a Minnesota team you haven’t even seen scrimmage this year with a new setter. You can put together probabilities and speculation, but you can’t compare apples to apples. Also, with those weaknesses exposed, Texas has two full weeks to address them and get game ready. One could argue the earlier scrimmage puts them at an advantage... at this point, your absolutes are ridiculous |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Aug 18, 2019 11:28:22 GMT -5
See it however you’d like, Sue. But let’s not forget that Texas with its inferior setting, passing, and defense made it a whole round further in the tournament than Minnesota. I’d say all top teams minus Stanford have significant question marks, but the idea that Texas can’t possibly beat Minnesota is a pretty laughable thing to speculate at this point.
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Post by horns1 on Aug 18, 2019 13:06:36 GMT -5
Predictions and speculation are all part of the fun prior to the season starting. Obviously, some posters can better understand how to make the best comparisons with the data available.
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Post by SportyBucky on Aug 18, 2019 19:03:58 GMT -5
See it however you’d like, Sue. But let’s not forget that Texas with its inferior setting, passing, and defense made it a whole round further in the tournament than Minnesota. I’d say all top teams minus Stanford have significant question marks, but the idea that Texas can’t possibly beat Minnesota is a pretty laughable thing to speculate at this point. Not every top team |
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Post by yupyupyup on Aug 18, 2019 19:39:55 GMT -5
Has the orange white scrimmage indicated really anything in the past about foretelling what the season will bring? The level is always pretty bad. We’ll find out if Texas can beat Minnesota/Stanford when they actually play them instead of analyzing how they play against reserve and former UT players.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2019 21:27:59 GMT -5
With all the former players that they had at the orange and white scrimmage, I would have loved to see alumni versus current roster matchup. Khat on the pin, Ebony as OPP, Chi and Mo in the middle with Cat as Libero. They could have even reached out to Haley Eckerman who just recently retired to come out for a pin position and maybe Chloe Collins to set who is just a year outside of her professional playing days. Or even Paulina Prieto Cerame could have appeared. They have so many professional players that could come and actually give a better fight then what they had. If that was the case, I think a better analysis could have been made from the scrimmage. BUT they didn't, so I don't think much can be said. But I would love to see a Texas Ex Pros vs current game, would be so much fun!
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Post by stevehorn on Aug 19, 2019 8:04:46 GMT -5
With all the former players that they had at the orange and white scrimmage, I would have loved to see alumni versus current roster matchup. Khat on the pin, Ebony as OPP, Chi and Mo in the middle with Cat as Libero. They could have even reached out to Haley Eckerman who just recently retired to come out for a pin position and maybe Chloe Collins to set who is just a year outside of her professional playing days. Or even Paulina Prieto Cerame could have appeared. They have so many professional players that could come and actually give a better fight then what they had. If that was the case, I think a better analysis could have been made from the scrimmage. BUT they didn't, so I don't think much can be said. But I would love to see a Texas Ex Pros vs current game, would be so much fun! It's called a scrimmage for a reason. It's half PR, half to work on various lineups, situations, and skills. From the number of ex-players who were there but not playing, you saw that the exes are not that interested in an all-out competitive game. |
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Post by eotexas5 on Aug 19, 2019 11:53:07 GMT -5
I know it was only a scrimmage but I was actually surprised with the passing of the team. You could see clear improvements from Micaya, Logan, and even Sydney. I saw one point where Hahn got horribly aced and came back the next point with a perfect 3 pass. That's the kind of resilience this team has been missing. I don't want to read into it too much as maybe the serving wasn't that tough but am curious to get everyone's thoughts.
It's clear that we need a lot of work in the transition game. There were too many times when they would get a good up and the team wasn't able to capitalize. I think a lot of it was a location thing, too many people in the right side of the court, which creates additional uncertainty.
It's clear that Fields is going to be amazing. If she has a great season, I don't see how she isn't in the running for NFOY. I'm sure Kipp will also be in the running. Back here with an edit because I forgot to add how much I love Phillips as a player. You can just tell that she belongs on the court. I really really hope she finds a way because you can tell that she's a player and is someone who's bought in.
I really really really hope Shook works out for the team. I think the better the passing is, the better Shook can/will perform. I don't think she's that great on the run which is why the passing really needs to be more consistent. I would also hope that her losing the starting spot has lit a fire under her to get after it. I still think (in the long-term) that she provides the team with the best opportunity to be a championship-caliber team.
I'm hoping the improvement from Logan in the back row will allow for a better competition between Hahn and Rounsville for the other DS position. I think that would elevate the level of play from everyone.
The first few weeks of the season are going to be a gauntlet but I'm hoping they come out with 1 loss (Stanford). Hook 'Em!
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Post by hornfanaustin on Aug 19, 2019 12:37:37 GMT -5
Season tickets arrived today. Whee!
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Post by mln59 on Aug 19, 2019 12:46:47 GMT -5
Season tickets arrived today. Whee! |
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Post by yupyupyup on Aug 19, 2019 13:25:03 GMT -5
Season tickets arrived today. Whee! Congratulations on multitasking with your feelings |
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