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Post by VBallLife on May 29, 2024 8:19:48 GMT -5
Coaches can approach/sign class of 2026. I believe some VTers are hoping we sign Henley Anderson (OH from Dropping Springs and a top recruit in the class) and Genevieve Harris, who is a setter Blair Thiebaud would be a great get if Harris decides to go elsewhere. On that note, is there any indication that Harris is interested in Texas? Blair For Texas ? Don’t know about that one
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Post by hookem1 on Jun 4, 2024 9:19:45 GMT -5
The current projected turnover between graduation and incoming freshman after this year is so symmetrical in terms of position it’s satisfying.
DS Akana -> DS Kruger MB Franklin -> MB Harvey OPP Rutherford -> OPP Gaido OH Skinner -> OH Spears OH Wenaas -> OH Vander Wal
If that pattern continued for the 2026 class we would take
S Carlson -> DS Halter -> OH/OPP Kahahawai -> OH/OPP Lauenstein (?) ->
Obviously it’s usually not that simple when you factor in portal entries/additions, and eligibility ambiguity (looking at you Whitney). We also took two DSs in 24 and one in 25 so we may or may not take another in 26. And with the current log jam of underclassmen things could change quickly (we have 8 freshman on our 2024 team!!!)
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jun 4, 2024 9:30:59 GMT -5
The current projected turnover between graduation and incoming freshman after this year is so symmetrical in terms of position it’s satisfying. DS Akana -> DS Kruger MB Franklin -> MB Harvey OPP Rutherford -> OPP Gaido OH Skinner -> OH Spears OH Wenaas -> OH Vander Wal If that pattern continued for the 2026 class we would take S Carlson -> DS Halter -> OH/OPP Kahahawai -> OH/OPP Lauenstein (?) -> Obviously it’s usually not that simple when you factor in portal entries/additions, and eligibility ambiguity (looking at you Whitney). We also took two DSs in 24 and one in 25 so we may or may not take another in 26. And with the current log jam of underclassmen things could change quickly (we have 8 freshman on our 2024 team!!!) IDK that we would get them all from the '26 class, given that JE is pretty good at the Portal game. Also, some of those leaving are walk-ons, so even if they do come from the '26 class it's unlikely we will hear of it for some time (i.e. not a summer announcement). Also, the 1:1 replacement ratio presumes we will continue with a *large* team - what is it now, 20? That seems unsustainable for high-quality players who want playing time.
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Post by slxpress on Jun 4, 2024 10:02:52 GMT -5
The current projected turnover between graduation and incoming freshman after this year is so symmetrical in terms of position it’s satisfying. DS Akana -> DS Kruger MB Franklin -> MB Harvey OPP Rutherford -> OPP Gaido OH Skinner -> OH Spears OH Wenaas -> OH Vander Wal If that pattern continued for the 2026 class we would take S Carlson -> DS Halter -> OH/OPP Kahahawai -> OH/OPP Lauenstein (?) -> Obviously it’s usually not that simple when you factor in portal entries/additions, and eligibility ambiguity (looking at you Whitney). We also took two DSs in 24 and one in 25 so we may or may not take another in 26. And with the current log jam of underclassmen things could change quickly (we have 8 freshman on our 2024 team!!!) You didn’t get the memo? Halter is not allowed to move on with her life. She will have to stay a part of Texas volleyball forever. It’s like the Hotel California.
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Post by mln59 on Jun 4, 2024 11:30:11 GMT -5
The current projected turnover between graduation and incoming freshman after this year is so symmetrical in terms of position it’s satisfying. DS Akana -> DS Kruger MB Franklin -> MB Harvey OPP Rutherford -> OPP Gaido OH Skinner -> OH Spears OH Wenaas -> OH Vander Wal If that pattern continued for the 2026 class we would take S Carlson -> DS Halter -> OH/OPP Kahahawai -> OH/OPP Lauenstein (?) -> Obviously it’s usually not that simple when you factor in portal entries/additions, and eligibility ambiguity (looking at you Whitney). We also took two DSs in 24 and one in 25 so we may or may not take another in 26. And with the current log jam of underclassmen things could change quickly (we have 8 freshman on our 2024 team!!!) You didn’t get the memo? Halter is not allowed to move on with her life. She will have to stay a part of Texas volleyball forever. It’s like the Hotel California. ![](https://media2.giphy.com/media/NCjISbEPFxm48/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952ex10svovstjk55jm13swcvc52ny0jpcncmekz5lg&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jun 4, 2024 11:41:30 GMT -5
The current projected turnover between graduation and incoming freshman after this year is so symmetrical in terms of position it’s satisfying. DS Akana -> DS Kruger MB Franklin -> MB Harvey OPP Rutherford -> OPP Gaido OH Skinner -> OH Spears OH Wenaas -> OH Vander Wal If that pattern continued for the 2026 class we would take S Carlson -> DS Halter -> OH/OPP Kahahawai -> OH/OPP Lauenstein (?) -> Obviously it’s usually not that simple when you factor in portal entries/additions, and eligibility ambiguity (looking at you Whitney). We also took two DSs in 24 and one in 25 so we may or may not take another in 26. And with the current log jam of underclassmen things could change quickly (we have 8 freshman on our 2024 team!!!) You didn’t get the memo? Halter is not allowed to move on with her life. She will have to stay a part of Texas volleyball forever. It’s like the Hotel California. Bonsai Baby Spice
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jun 4, 2024 18:05:21 GMT -5
Texas is in a plush spot that players want to come to regardless of the depth at their position. For whatever reason that is (money? Culture? Weather?) will that last? I certainly hope so. I think our ace in the whole this upcoming season is going to be depth of our training gym. It’s just not rivaled by anyone; I’m so sorry.
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Post by stanfordvb on Jun 4, 2024 19:05:43 GMT -5
I think our ace in the whole this upcoming season is going to be depth of our training gym. It’s just not rivaled by anyone; I’m so sorry. I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein / tomkinson choboy / mauch > akana / emerick allick > bunton yall do have a better 2nd setter tho with Carlson / swindle > Orr
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Post by katn on Jun 4, 2024 19:07:25 GMT -5
I think our ace in the whole this upcoming season is going to be depth of our training gym. It’s just not rivaled by anyone; I’m so sorry. I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein choboy / mauch > akana allick > bunton bye felicia
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Post by stanfordvb on Jun 4, 2024 19:12:07 GMT -5
I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein choboy / mauch > akana allick > bunton bye felicia I mean I have no bias for either programs players (actually rooted for yall in the 2023 title game) but those r just facts lol^ luckily its the starters that matter anyways ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by hookem24 on Jun 5, 2024 4:03:43 GMT -5
I think our ace in the whole this upcoming season is going to be depth of our training gym. It’s just not rivaled by anyone; I’m so sorry. I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein / tomkinson choboy / mauch > akana / emerick allick > bunton yall do have a better 2nd setter tho with Carlson / swindle > Orr krause/pierce over kahahawai/lauenstein/byrd/tomkinson/helmers? i know we have quantity, but im willing to bet whitney and devin could put up a fight against krause and pierce edit: i missed miller lol. but my points stands
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Post by allballs on Jun 5, 2024 6:16:22 GMT -5
I mean I have no bias for either programs players (actually rooted for yall in the 2023 title game) but those r just facts lol^ luckily its the starters that matter anyways ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Actually, those are not facts but merely your opinion. If you want to state facts, you better come with receipts. Whitney and Lindsay played the same position in 2022 and Whitney had better numbers in kills (58 more) and kps (2.78 > 2.25), blocking ( and bps (1.07 > 0.42), digs (99 > 45) and aces (29 > 0) —while playing in just 1 more set. (If I recall correctly it was the earlier rounds of the tournament and she was visibly ill and got pulled.) Also, she was AVCA All Region. Now these are facts. ETA: Whitney was NE’s biggest contributor in 2022 as she scored the most points—yes, more than Madi Kubik while playing 2 fewer sets than Kubik. More facts.
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Post by mln59 on Jun 5, 2024 8:01:06 GMT -5
I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein choboy / mauch > akana allick > bunton bye felicia "no dog in the race" = pure nonsense
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Post by pointexas on Jun 5, 2024 8:23:02 GMT -5
I just saw a tiktok of Harvey playing OH for her club team. Do y’all think she’s being recruited as a middle and pin or just middle?
I don’t see how we’d have room in the pins for her
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Post by VBallLife on Jun 5, 2024 8:32:56 GMT -5
I have no dog in the race but it is 100% rivaled by Nebraska lol if were talking ab the bench / 2nd string players... Krause / pierce > byrd / lauenstein / tomkinson choboy / mauch > akana / emerick allick > bunton yall do have a better 2nd setter tho with Carlson / swindle > Orr krause/pierce over kahahawai/lauenstein/byrd/tomkinson/helmers? i know we have quantity, but im willing to bet whitney and devin could put up a fight against krause and pierce edit: i missed miller lol. but my points stands Are those players being developed ? You get better by playing .
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