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Post by horns1 on Oct 28, 2022 13:44:51 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Nebraska would be able to keep both Rodriguez and Choboy happy court-time wise They'd be 2 years apart. Depends on Choboy's goals and priorities. |
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Post by jwvolley on Oct 28, 2022 13:47:03 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Nebraska would be able to keep both Rodriguez and Choboy happy court-time wise Pretty sure Choboy is aware of Lexi lol. Doesn’t seem to be a dealbreaker. She could pull a Maloney, aka two years as an impact DS and then take over the libero job for the second half of her college career |
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Post by slxpress on Oct 28, 2022 13:47:32 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Nebraska would be able to keep both Rodriguez and Choboy happy court-time wise Texas has Halter and Akana. I’m sure both of them want to be libero. You can’t want to go to a place like Nebraska or Texas and not want to face the stiffest level of competition. That has to be part of the appeal. Also, don’t go there if you’re scared of getting recruited over. Both of these coaches have shown they’re going to try to upgrade their roster every year, and no one has a guaranteed spot that their ability and production doesn’t earn them. |
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Post by horns1 on Oct 28, 2022 13:52:02 GMT -5
Well, if she plans to sign when the early signing period begins on Wednesday, November 9, she has 2 weekends to make official visits to Nebraska and Texas. Obviously, she can go at her on pace and wait to make a final decision for many months. I would assume she will wait to see who Minnesota hires as its next head coach, but don't know that for sure.
Both Nebraska and Texas seem tight on scholarships for 2023, but I'm sure each coaching staff knows their allotment better than we do.
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Post by bluepenquin on Oct 28, 2022 13:52:24 GMT -5
Choboy would take Texas from final four hopefuls to arguably natty front runners (for 2023 of course) Perhaps. But, I'd never nominate someone with a true freshman setter as the championship favorite, especially when also losing a likely 1st Team OH, MB, and Libero. Basically, she'd fill Fleck, Halter, or Akana's role. To start with - Texas will be among the favorites to win it all next with or w/o Choboy. Near as I can tell - a true freshman libero can be as challenging as a true freshman setter (but I don't know if that is the case). In theory, Texas would have both. I am really going to be interested in how good Swindle ends up. Her rep should be rather similar to A.Carlson (and probably better than Stucky). Elite teams can win with that type of setter. |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Oct 28, 2022 14:19:37 GMT -5
Choboy would take Texas from final four hopefuls to arguably natty front runners (for 2023 of course) Correct me if I'm wrong but Texas will be losing Eggleston, O'Neal, Fleck, Caffey, Bergmark, Ewert, and STK? A freshmen L isn't going to make up for replacing their leading scorer and only starting six rotation pin, all starting MB's, and both setters. L1: Madi L2: Parra M1: Bella M2: Molly S: Swindle O: Kahahawai (DS Akana) L: Choboy is competing for a championship, imo |
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Post by horns1 on Oct 28, 2022 14:23:18 GMT -5
Perhaps. But, I'd never nominate someone with a true freshman setter as the championship favorite, especially when also losing a likely 1st Team OH, MB, and Libero. Basically, she'd fill Fleck, Halter, or Akana's role. Near as I can tell - a true freshman libero can be as challenging as a true freshman setter (but I don't know if that is the case). In theory, Texas would have both. I am really going to be interested in how good Swindle ends up. Her rep should be rather similar to A.Carlson (and probably better than Stucky). Elite teams can win with that type of setter. Hard for me to think too much about pre-season favorites for 2023 knowing how attrition affects just about all the contenders in the offseason. And, Texas hasn't had success reaching the Final FOur when starting a true freshman setter. Only setter Michelle Kocher in 2008 had the magic touch as true freshman. |
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Post by ay2013 on Oct 28, 2022 14:25:10 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong but Texas will be losing Eggleston, O'Neal, Fleck, Caffey, Bergmark, Ewert, and STK? A freshmen L isn't going to make up for replacing their leading scorer and only starting six rotation pin, all starting MB's, and both setters. L1: Madi L2: Parra M1: Bella M2: Molly S: Swindle O: Kahahawai (DS Akana) L: Choboy is competing for a championship, imo Is this team competitive? sure.... are they front runners for the national championship in 2023? meh.... that's a lot of unproven freshmen on the floor and a bigger question mark at outlet scoring. Not saying Madi/Parra can't be an elite OOS OH, but that's what is likely going to determine who actually is a front runner for the natty, not Choboy. |
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Post by coldsnap on Oct 28, 2022 14:25:16 GMT -5
Halter is there too and she is a heck of a DS
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Post by hornshouse23 on Oct 28, 2022 14:47:22 GMT -5
Halter is there too and she is a heck of a DS Yeah, I’m not sweating Choboy when Halter has shown what she’s shown. This year playing with Fleck will make her one heck of a Libero next year. |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Oct 28, 2022 15:06:04 GMT -5
L1: Madi L2: Parra M1: Bella M2: Molly S: Swindle O: Kahahawai (DS Akana) L: Choboy is competing for a championship, imo Is this team competitive? sure.... are they front runners for the national championship in 2023? meh.... that's a lot of unproven freshmen on the floor and a bigger question mark at outlet scoring. Not saying Madi/Parra can't be an elite OOS OH, but that's what is likely going to determine who actually is a front runner for the natty, not Choboy. yeah I quoted right after and said natty hopefuls instead of front runners |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Oct 28, 2022 15:11:34 GMT -5
Is this team competitive? sure.... are they front runners for the national championship in 2023? meh.... that's a lot of unproven freshmen on the floor and a bigger question mark at outlet scoring. Not saying Madi/Parra can't be an elite OOS OH, but that's what is likely going to determine who actually is a front runner for the natty, not Choboy. yeah I quoted right after and said natty hopefuls instead of front runners That team is still really stacked. The question will come down to who steps up as being terminal, and our depth at each position. This year is truly unique for us. |
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Post by mnsports255 on Oct 28, 2022 15:36:46 GMT -5
This is getting ridiculous. Feels like 8 out of the top 12 or so every year are going to Nebraska or Texas. Not good for the parity of the sport.
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Post by slxpress on Oct 28, 2022 16:39:32 GMT -5
This is getting ridiculous. Feels like 8 out of the top 12 or so every year are going to Nebraska or Texas. Not good for the parity of the sport. I don’t see any problem with it. |
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Post by stablgenius on Oct 28, 2022 17:03:55 GMT -5
All things being equal, if you want to be in the L jersey and are looking at competing with Rodriguez, who has been in the jersey, for 2 more years or Halter, who has not, for 3 years, you likely end up in burnt orange and white . . . I suspect congrats UT on a great pickup will be in order soon.
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