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Post by horns1 on Dec 19, 2023 22:04:34 GMT -5
When it comes to "hoping" certain players will enter the transfer portal in December in hopes they will come to Texas, I guess there's no harm in that. Is it realistic? That's a different discussion. I think the tea leaves are staring us all in the face as far as the mutual interest between Whitney Lauenstein and Texas: - Begins to follow 2024 Ayden Ames on Instagram (and vice versa) immediately after Ames verbally commits to Texas
- Begins to follow new Texas assistant coach Cursty Le Roux on Instagram (and vice versa) - Poster(s) stating that will most likely make her (first official?) visit to Texas this coming weekend Obviously, nothing is a given until the visit occurs, and perhaps she takes other visits, as well. But, I doubt she takes a lot of visits as her personal life is not the same as that of your typical high school recruit or collegiate transfer who wants to "enjoy" the recruiting process and drag things out simply for weekend getaway fun. Bump
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Post by slxpress on Dec 19, 2023 22:04:44 GMT -5
I'm not sure how I feel about the Lauenstein transfer at the moment, but I know I would have paid money to see John Cook's face when he found out about it. I wasn't on board with it before, but the back to back national championships have me overflowing with euphoria. This program has the golden touch. I know nothing.
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Post by horns1 on Dec 19, 2023 22:05:54 GMT -5
my assumption is JE and staff would only go after Launstein if Devin (or someone else) has given reason for them to need another OPP While that is perfectly logical, I was told by a couple of folks I trust since last December not to be surprised if Lauenstein ended up at Texas down the road. I have no other details as to why; at the time, I thought it was strange with Molly returning. And, it was before changes in Whitney's personal life. She has 2 years of eligibility remaining, so she would be our most veteran pin come 2025. Bump
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Post by mln59 on Dec 19, 2023 22:07:45 GMT -5
does this mean we definitely lose someone?
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Dec 19, 2023 22:08:32 GMT -5
The Beason committ, was the Lauenstein door. But that was a different circumstance. Nebraska NEEDED Beason because Lauenstein was pregnant. Even if she didn’t leave the team, she’d likely have been out for most of the season anyway. Either way I’m happy for her and her family. Even if she doesn’t end up starting, there is no doubt that being able to be at a program like Texas (or had she stayed at Nebraska) allows her to play in a competitive gym AND help her support her family because of all the pay to play booster money that flows in. It’s a very good situation for her, and for Texas as she’s a high quality player. If you believe her version of the story, no one knew she was pregnant when Beason was offered a scholarship.
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Post by bballin on Dec 19, 2023 22:09:35 GMT -5
The Beason committ, was the Lauenstein door. But that was a different circumstance. Nebraska NEEDED Beason because Lauenstein was pregnant. Even if she didn’t leave the team, she’d likely have been out for most of the season anyway. No.... after the Oregon loss, Lauenstein requested a break from the team. So cook took beason in the portal and told her she could comeback when she could. Then the Lauenstein dramatics came, he then told her bye! She stirred up lots of team issues that last season, and then the off season was worse.... . Hence, why many players don't keep in the best touch with her.
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Post by cornfarmer on Dec 19, 2023 22:09:40 GMT -5
I come in peace, but how do y’all feel about Whitney? I know some of you were iffy on her. I wish her the best at Texas!
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Dec 19, 2023 22:11:57 GMT -5
I come in peace, but how do y’all feel about Whitney? I know some of you were iffy on her. I wish her the best at Texas! Happy to welcome her, but sad that this almost guarantees a departure from Devin
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Post by ngc9494 on Dec 19, 2023 22:12:33 GMT -5
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Post by ay2013 on Dec 19, 2023 22:13:48 GMT -5
But that was a different circumstance. Nebraska NEEDED Beason because Lauenstein was pregnant. Even if she didn’t leave the team, she’d likely have been out for most of the season anyway. Either way I’m happy for her and her family. Even if she doesn’t end up starting, there is no doubt that being able to be at a program like Texas (or had she stayed at Nebraska) allows her to play in a competitive gym AND help her support her family because of all the pay to play booster money that flows in. It’s a very good situation for her, and for Texas as she’s a high quality player. If you believe her version of the story, no one knew she was pregnant when Beason was offered a scholarship. Well it wouldn’t surprise me that Cook violated the no contact rules and recruited Beason long before December, but Launstein delivered sometime in June, I find it hard to believe nobody knew she was pregnant in December….
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Post by slxpress on Dec 19, 2023 22:13:58 GMT -5
I come in peace, but how do y’all feel about Whitney? I know some of you were iffy on her. I wish her the best at Texas! I feel like we just won back to back national championships after I was down on the Jenna Wenaas take from the beginning, and whatever I think we'll win another one somehow next year. Hopefully we play Nebraska sometime in the postseason, because these are the best matches ever.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2023 22:14:30 GMT -5
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Post by bballin on Dec 19, 2023 22:14:46 GMT -5
Wow, there is the lighter for this thread to get ripped up Lol....... I'm out on this one!
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 19, 2023 22:16:46 GMT -5
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Dec 19, 2023 22:18:55 GMT -5
I hope its harvey bc i wanna see devin or byrdd play Byrd has been in that boot for a while. I think her injury is serious. And ugh Devin I love her but she never took advantage of her opportunities this year.
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