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Post by diggerdive on Apr 23, 2021 9:57:09 GMT -5
I'm not convinced that if both teams are in-system, that Texas sides out better than UK. Texas in system is better than any team in the country this season. Texas's weapons across the net are better than Kentucky's. Lilley has the edge against Gabriel. They hit .336 against Nebraska. That's the best a team has done against a Cook team since a 2014 Inky-led Stanford team. This.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 9:58:47 GMT -5
Texas in system is better than any team in the country this season. Texas's weapons across the net are better than Kentucky's. Lilley has the edge against Gabriel. They hit .336 against Nebraska. That's the best a team has done against a Cook team since a 2014 Inky-led Stanford team. so Bc they hit well against Nebraska they are the best offensive team in the country ? Mmmm I don’t think so. okay. Nebraska is probably the best team they've faced this season. It was a point of reference against a historically great defensive team, given we don't have a lot to go on with each team's schedules.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 9:59:58 GMT -5
so Bc they hit well against Nebraska they are the best offensive team in the country ? Mmmm I don’t think so. okay. Nebraska is probably the best team they've faced this season. It was a point of reference against a historically great defensive team, given we don't have a lot to go on with each team's schedules. but is Nebraska’s defense really THAT good this year? Their blocking sure isn’t.
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Post by donut on Apr 23, 2021 10:00:12 GMT -5
Are you looking at a stat for this? No. You're not going to get a good stat with the teams playing the schedule they did. Texas in-system still has to face an ok Kentucky block and elite floor defense. UK in-system beats the Texas block and Texas's ok floor defense. If both teams are in-system, it'll be a battle, but to say UT wins 3-1 if they pass well ignores UK's in-system offense, which is their biggest strength, and IMO, the best in the country. If you weren't looking at stats, I guess we just have to agree to disagree. BTW, re: the Nebraska game, that's not a good comparison given Nebraska did not pass well at all. If UK passes like Nebraska, then yeah, I think it'll be 3-0 or 3-1.
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Post by diggerdive on Apr 23, 2021 10:00:19 GMT -5
Do people really think Texas is the caliber of serving team that Washington is come on now? Texas is a good serving team but Washington has been and will continue to be one of the best at serving it’s a staple of their game. It’s really what kept them in it. An in system Kentucky wins. Lilley is the best setter and maybe the X factor cause truthfully I think these teams are pretty evenly matched on the frontline and in the backcourt. Also everyone saying the Texas block is big is also forgetting that Washington is a pretty good blocking team as well. I think we are in for a great match. I am going with Kentucky cause I would like to see someone new take home the title for a change but I won’t be sad to see Texas win it all if they do I really like their team they seem to have great chemistry and Logan is fun to watch looks like she just enjoys volleyball and is a treat to watch. The Washington block / middles don’t compare to Texas in my humble opinion. Washington is not in the same bracket in athleticism. There’s an outside hitter on Washington with a good arm but she can’t jump and she’s slow. It’s not really fair to compare. Kentucky will lose 3-0, I don’t think it will be that close - I’d put money that Texas will beat them similarly to Oregon in 2012.
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Post by basil on Apr 23, 2021 10:00:40 GMT -5
In system, Wisconsin couldn’t stop Texas (outside of that memorable solo stuff from Rettke) and they’re one of the best defensive teams in the country both block and floor. But you could say the same thing about Purdue and we all know how that went. A lot of this will come down to how well the OHs utilize their matchup against the setter. Also, both teams can get really hot-and-cold at times with their serve and pass so whichever can sustain that for longer.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Apr 23, 2021 10:00:40 GMT -5
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Post by longhorn9214 on Apr 23, 2021 10:02:49 GMT -5
As a huge Texas fan, I'm not sold that Texas will win. Obviously, I want them to win. I'm just excited that both teams have new bloods in the championship. This has been an exciting BUT it involved a lot of stress and sacrifice for both teams. All I want is a good game. Both teams are so good. Lilley is playing out of her mind. Logan is a stud and is playing like that amazing player that she is.
Pins: I'm giving the edge to Texas because we are a little better OOS from tournament play MBs: Edge to Texas again; Brionne is the best blocker in the country and one of the best hitters as well. ...on and O'Neal has been fire this tournament. Tealer is a stud. So, just a small edge for Texas Setter: One step ahead for Kentucky, Lilley has been simply amazing Passing: Giving the edge to Kentucky here; Curry is so good right now and Stumler hasn't been challenge enough IMO. Avery struggled obviously in the FF but got out of it. Serving: Texas for this one because they've been pushing OOS for the best passing conference this year. Defense: This one is a toss up because the nitty gritty has been so good for both teams. I'll give Kentucky a small edge on this one due to some amazing plays this tournament but very small since Texas has the better block. Chemistry: It's a tie. Both teams just looking like they're having SOO much fun and trust with each other. You can't deny that.
AGAIN, it's gonna be who wants it more and have the right mentality for this Championship.
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Post by donut on Apr 23, 2021 10:03:28 GMT -5
Rutherford won't see the floor tomorrow night, but I think she has such a bright future at UK. I'm guessing M. Skinner moves left and Rutherford starts on the right. Fingers crossed by the end of her career, she's playing 6 rotations.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Apr 23, 2021 10:07:44 GMT -5
Rutherford won't see the floor tomorrow night, but I think she has such a bright future at UK. I'm guessing M. Skinner moves left and Rutherford starts on the right. Fingers crossed by the end of her career, she's playing 6 rotations. I believe she’s also still training as a setter, so we may see that from her in the future as well.
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Post by vbprisoner on Apr 23, 2021 10:09:35 GMT -5
I don't know how people are predicting a 4-setter or a sweep. I think this will be a 5-set barnburner. Texas beat 3 B1G teams in 4 sets or less. Kentucky also beat their opponents in 4 sets or less. This will be a tough contest for either team; they are very evenly matched, statistically. Coaching and strategy will be key. I don't disagree, but I would not be surprised at all to see a 5 setter where all the sets are not that close. Each team will try and impose their game / will and one team will succeed during that set while the other is trying to adjust which could cause each set to be lopsided. Also both teams have a tendency to take their foot off the gas and let their opponent back in games. which is the recipe for a 5 setter.
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Post by basil on Apr 23, 2021 10:09:39 GMT -5
I need to see Eggleston go off with that hybrid. I feel like sometimes she just hits the float serve rather than hitting the hybrid but I wanna see some pace from her tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2021 10:10:19 GMT -5
Do people really think Texas is the caliber of serving team that Washington is come on now? Texas is a good serving team but Washington has been and will continue to be one of the best at serving it’s a staple of their game. It’s really what kept them in it. An in system Kentucky wins. Lilley is the best setter and maybe the X factor cause truthfully I think these teams are pretty evenly matched on the frontline and in the backcourt. Also everyone saying the Texas block is big is also forgetting that Washington is a pretty good blocking team as well. I think we are in for a great match. I am going with Kentucky cause I would like to see someone new take home the title for a change but I won’t be sad to see Texas win it all if they do I really like their team they seem to have great chemistry and Logan is fun to watch looks like she just enjoys volleyball and is a treat to watch. The Washington block / middles don’t compare to Texas in my humble opinion. Washington is not in the same bracket in athleticism. There’s an outside hitter on Washington with a good arm but she can’t jump and she’s slow. It’s not really fair to compare. Kentucky will lose 3-0, I don’t think it will be that close - I’d put money that Texas will beat them similarly to Oregon in 2012. isn’t that what everyone said when Kentucky went to play purdue ?
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Post by diggerdive on Apr 23, 2021 10:15:52 GMT -5
The Washington block / middles don’t compare to Texas in my humble opinion. Washington is not in the same bracket in athleticism. There’s an outside hitter on Washington with a good arm but she can’t jump and she’s slow. It’s not really fair to compare. Kentucky will lose 3-0, I don’t think it will be that close - I’d put money that Texas will beat them similarly to Oregon in 2012. isn’t that what everyone said when Kentucky went to play purdue ? Maybe.
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Post by vbprisoner on Apr 23, 2021 10:16:47 GMT -5
I'm not convinced that if both teams are in-system, that Texas sides out better than UK. Texas in system is better than any team in the country this season. Texas's weapons across the net are better than Kentucky's. Lilley has the edge against Gabriel. They hit .336 against Nebraska. That's the best a team has done against a Cook team since a 2014 Inky-led Stanford team. Texas is the only team that is probably more athletic than Kentucky, and they are bigger across the front and play a physical game which is the best way to play Kentucky, but you can't overstate the Lilley factor enough because she is Kentucky's equivalent to Carlini or SSS and those type setters always give your team a good chance against a better team.
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