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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 4, 2021 9:17:44 GMT -5
Yall are really in this thread mad about how Texas players react and how they carry themselves on the court when literally every team has players who do so and if you don't then that's a problem. Texas is very humble as they said Kentucky played very well. Texas didn't make any excuses as to why they lost, they simply gave Kentucky their props as they deserved because both teams played one hell of a match but on the court their is no playing nice. I love when Asjia yells across the net because it not only hypes up our team but fans as well. I've seen it multiple times from Rettke, Stivrins, Presley, Pitman, Samedy, etc.... it's just on court competition. Enemies on the court but best friends off the court. So I'm confused why Texas is being belittled when every team does it. It's apart of the game so stop being so sensitive đ Well people reacted poorly to the Baylor setter and her ridiculous stare down and yell after tipping on the Pepperdine blocker, and I don't think she's black. I do think Texas unfortunately gets pigeon-holed because of their media and because of past players that were overly demonstrative. I didn't see anything really from this year's team that was much different from other players, but I didn't watch that much. Fields and Gabriel are the most emotive. (Gabriel's reaction to Skinner's net violation was funny.)
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Post by texastothehouse15 on May 4, 2021 14:47:40 GMT -5
Yall are really in this thread mad about how Texas players react and how they carry themselves on the court when literally every team has players who do so and if you don't then that's a problem. Texas is very humble as they said Kentucky played very well. Texas didn't make any excuses as to why they lost, they simply gave Kentucky their props as they deserved because both teams played one hell of a match but on the court their is no playing nice. I love when Asjia yells across the net because it not only hypes up our team but fans as well. I've seen it multiple times from Rettke, Stivrins, Presley, Pitman, Samedy, etc.... it's just on court competition. Enemies on the court but best friends off the court. So I'm confused why Texas is being belittled when every team does it. It's apart of the game so stop being so sensitive đ Well people reacted poorly to the Baylor setter and her ridiculous stare down and yell after tipping on the Pepperdine blocker, and I don't think she's black. I do think Texas unfortunately gets pigeon-holed because of their media and because of past players that were overly demonstrative. I didn't see anything really from this year's team that was much different from other players, but I didn't watch that much. Fields and Gabriel are the most emotive. (Gabriel's reaction to Skinner's net violation was funny.) I honestly don't understood why. I think attitudes and emotion bring passion and fire into the game that is desperately needs. As a coach you can't help but to feel happy seeing one of your players getting hyped and excited and playing with that edge and chip on your shoulder. I honestly think it's why Texas has been so successful is because they get players who play like that. Some call teams and players out on it for not being humbling but I feel when your across the net you shouldn't have to humble yourself to competition
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 4, 2021 19:18:23 GMT -5
Well people reacted poorly to the Baylor setter and her ridiculous stare down and yell after tipping on the Pepperdine blocker, and I don't think she's black. I do think Texas unfortunately gets pigeon-holed because of their media and because of past players that were overly demonstrative. I didn't see anything really from this year's team that was much different from other players, but I didn't watch that much. Fields and Gabriel are the most emotive. (Gabriel's reaction to Skinner's net violation was funny.) I honestly don't understood why. I think attitudes and emotion bring passion and fire into the game that is desperately needs. As a coach you can't help but to feel happy seeing one of your players getting hyped and excited and playing with that edge and chip on your shoulder. I honestly think it's why Texas has been so successful is because they get players who play like that. Some call teams and players out on it for not being humbling but I feel when your across the net you shouldn't have to humble yourself to competition Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes.
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Post by braque on May 4, 2021 19:37:04 GMT -5
I honestly don't understood why. I think attitudes and emotion bring passion and fire into the game that is desperately needs. As a coach you can't help but to feel happy seeing one of your players getting hyped and excited and playing with that edge and chip on your shoulder. I honestly think it's why Texas has been so successful is because they get players who play like that. Some call teams and players out on it for not being humbling but I feel when your across the net you shouldn't have to humble yourself to competition Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Most great athletes are cocky. Some are low-key about it but it's there. You don't think Jordan was cocky? Bryant? Phelps? Brady? McEnroe? On and on you could list the all-time greats and when you think about how they carried themselves, there was athletic arrogance aka cockiness. It comes with the territory. It is to be embraced.
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Post by hornshouse23 on May 4, 2021 20:42:43 GMT -5
I honestly don't understood why. I think attitudes and emotion bring passion and fire into the game that is desperately needs. As a coach you can't help but to feel happy seeing one of your players getting hyped and excited and playing with that edge and chip on your shoulder. I honestly think it's why Texas has been so successful is because they get players who play like that. Some call teams and players out on it for not being humbling but I feel when your across the net you shouldn't have to humble yourself to competition Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level.
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Post by n00b on May 4, 2021 21:03:21 GMT -5
Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level. This is a silly comment. Itâs pretty obvious the poster was saying sports fans are turned off by cocky athletes. The above list as examples of it being accepted could easily double as a list of some of the most hated athletes of all time.
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Post by trojansc on May 4, 2021 21:24:36 GMT -5
Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level. In baseball/softball, there is a highly debated topic of bat-flipping and cockiness. The highest level players seem to be split on that topic.
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 4, 2021 21:40:43 GMT -5
Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level. Thatâs a stupid comment. You donât think many people dislike cocky athletes? Really? Really. Iâm not talking about confidence, Iâm talking about cocky arrogance. People who, for instance, talk trash after scoring when theyâre losing by 5 TDs, etc.
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 4, 2021 21:41:28 GMT -5
Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Most great athletes are cocky. Some are low-key about it but it's there. You don't think Jordan was cocky? Bryant? Phelps? Brady? McEnroe? On and on you could list the all-time greats and when you think about how they carried themselves, there was athletic arrogance aka cockiness. It comes with the territory. It is to be embraced. Iâm not talking about low-key.
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on May 4, 2021 23:03:50 GMT -5
Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level. Thatâs a stupid comment. You donât think many people dislike cocky athletes? Really? Really. Iâm not talking about confidence, Iâm talking about cocky arrogance. People who, for instance, talk trash after scoring when theyâre losing by 5 TDs, etc. THIS. There's a discernable, definite difference between confidence, gamesmanship...even swagger...and any lowbrow, trash-talking and unsportsmanlike cockiness.
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Post by gibbyb1 on May 5, 2021 1:10:20 GMT -5
Thatâs easy. Lots of people are turned off by cocky athletes. Most great athletes are cocky. Some are low-key about it but it's there. You don't think Jordan was cocky? Bryant? Phelps? Brady? McEnroe? On and on you could list the all-time greats and when you think about how they carried themselves, there was athletic arrogance aka cockiness. It comes with the territory. It is to be embraced.  Confidence, swagger? Yes. Cockiness however is an inherently negative term in my opinion and I dont believe most great athletes have that. Look at the top vb players in the country, are Hilley and Rettke cocky? Stivrins and Samedy? Were Plummer and Foecke? Iâm Also not sure how Phelps was lumped in with Kobe, MJ and McEnroe. While I liked all of them they were pretty much jerks who werent like by opponents and frankly most teammates.
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Post by dl3ww on May 5, 2021 3:58:47 GMT -5
Imagine thinking athletes are worried about how fans donât like them because of their perception of âcockinessâ.. back to the original convo... the podcast made Lilley seem cocky, which is fine because some can argue that the Texas players are cocky as well, which both have reason to, let them flex their talents if they want! None of them are being a*sholes and sh*tting on others, so let it be... Itâs weird how women in general get more heat for being âcockyâ opposed to menđĽ´
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Post by gibbyb1 on May 5, 2021 9:14:44 GMT -5
Imagine thinking athletes are worried about how fans donât like them because of their perception of âcockinessâ.. back to the original convo... the podcast made Lilley seem cocky, which is fine because some can argue that the Texas players are cocky as well, which both have reason to, let them flex their talents if they want! None of them are being a*sholes and sh*tting on others, so let it be... Itâs weird how women in general get more heat for being âcockyâ opposed to men𼴠In what scenario arenât women judged differently then men?. Sad, yes. Weird, no
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Post by hornshouse23 on May 5, 2021 11:18:04 GMT -5
Tell me youâve never competed at a high level without telling me youâve never competed at a high level. Thatâs a stupid comment. You donât think many people dislike cocky athletes? Really? Really. Iâm not talking about confidence, Iâm talking about cocky arrogance. People who, for instance, talk trash after scoring when theyâre losing by 5 TDs, etc. My point is when youâre playing at that level and emoting with your team or showing confidence across the net after a big play, youâre not concerned with what âmost fansâ think about your celebration. Youâre firing your team up and getting ready for the next play. You arenât thinking âdoes the fan in the 80th row think my stare-down makes me seem cockyâ? And who cares if you only celebrate or talk trash when your winning? If Iâm losing, but I block your best hitter, Iâm celebrating just as much as if I have set-point. It builds momentum. Same way if I blow a play or get aced. Iâm asking for the ball back. I disagree. I think most fans enjoy the bolstering and the spectacle. Thatâs just my perspective
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Post by n00b on May 5, 2021 12:51:04 GMT -5
The podcast is cringe, and tbh the "worst" thing Gabby said was about women coaches, but posters should do their homework. Just listened to the podcast and i was surprised she admitted this in a public way. Itâs a comment Iâve heard privately quite a few times though. Curious, if thatâs her stance and her experience, do you think she should keep it to herself?
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