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Post by donut on Apr 23, 2021 10:39:11 GMT -5
Based on? Again, UK can dig the big hitters. Texas can't speed up their block to keep up with UK's offense. I just think Texas' block will cause some issues for Skinners and Tealer. I do believe though this most likely will be set to set with each set being different and as I stated in another post this could be a 5 setter where each of the sets are not close. Well, Gabriel's block certainly won't cause any issues. UK's offense is designed to create one-on-one opportunities. That's my point. If UK is in-system, Skinner doesn't need to beat Phillips and Butler. She'll just need to beat Phillips.
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Post by houstonbear15 on Apr 23, 2021 10:41:22 GMT -5
If Texas wins it isn’t because they wanted it “more” than kentucky. Yeah, the wanting it more argument is never a good one.
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Post by longhorn9214 on Apr 23, 2021 10:45:08 GMT -5
If Texas wins it isn’t because they wanted it “more” than kentucky. Yeah, the wanting it more argument is never a good one. I think it comes down to how much focus and right headspace aka the discipline and the sacrifice for this ship. Wanting it more is just easier to say, which I've said in a previous post. It really does come down to that. It was a push and pull scenario for both semi finals but the nitty gritty plays decided the winner.
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Post by vballvball on Apr 23, 2021 10:49:00 GMT -5
I’ll take Rice in 5
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Post by pittsburgh7717 on Apr 23, 2021 10:50:57 GMT -5
It's only a dumb comment if you don't comprehend the word 'more'. No one is saying Kentucky doesn't want this, I just think Texas has a bigger chip on their shoulder and are going to play with a higher sense of urgency. Namely in Skylar Fields why does fields want it more than Lilley for example ? Kentucky is trying to prove they belong to be in discussion with the elite programs... if anything I’d say that makes them want it more. Although not sure how we are quantifying that? Also are you saying fields has a chip on her shoulder Bc she didn’t make AA and that is somehow gonna turn her into Zhu ting? Okay Right because Skylar's stellar performance in the last couple matches couldn't have ANYTHING to do with her being slighted by the committee and playing like she has to prove herself. How could I be so naive
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Post by pbh43 on Apr 23, 2021 10:51:28 GMT -5
Interesting series history... last time these two teams played was in 2018, texas won in 4. texas leads the series 9-1, the last and only kentucky win was in 5 in 1993.
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Post by basil on Apr 23, 2021 10:55:40 GMT -5
I hate the “whoever wants it more” argument. The team that plays their best for the longest period of time will win. Both teams have shown that they play their best under pressure moments. I hope that continues and we get a fire match.
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Post by skullars on Apr 23, 2021 10:55:45 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. Texas - 12, - 23, - 14
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Post by Longhorn20 on Apr 23, 2021 10:56:26 GMT -5
If you take all the previous matches you are probably right, but against each other I think Texas will side out better. Based on? Again, UK can dig the big hitters. Texas can't speed up their block to keep up with UK's offense. True. To be fair though (and not saying it will be the case again tomorrow), people said the exact same thing about Texas and Oregon in 2012. And I think Oregon actually ran it faster than what Kentucky runs now. I think it comes down to what Kentucky offense shows up. If we see Kentucky from the first 3 sets, I think Texas can take advantage better than Washington could. If we see Kentucky from the last set, I think it could be a sweep.
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Post by huskersrule95 on Apr 23, 2021 11:01:12 GMT -5
Lol at one team wanting it more than the other. Yea I’m sure one team has worked hard all year to get to this point to not want to win it all.
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Post by donut on Apr 23, 2021 11:03:23 GMT -5
Based on? Again, UK can dig the big hitters. Texas can't speed up their block to keep up with UK's offense. True. To be fair though (and not saying it will be the case again tomorrow), people said the exact same thing about Texas and Oregon in 2012. And I think Oregon actually ran it faster than what Kentucky runs now. I think it comes down to what Kentucky offense shows up. If we see Kentucky from the first 3 sets, I think Texas can take advantage better than Washington could. If we see Kentucky from the last set, I think it could be a sweep. I need to rewatch that match, wow. Did Oregon pass well? Also, based on my poor memory, I think UK has a much more distributed offense than 2012 Oregon, which is important for a fast offense that's designed to beat blocks. I think Texas's block will be a factor, but just think it's important to point out that the UK offense is literally designed to beat big blocks. I also think UK's back row defense is being underrated, and is likely going to be just as pivotal as Texas's block.
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Apr 23, 2021 11:07:02 GMT -5
Butler vs. Tealer is going to be fun to watch
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Post by Longhorn20 on Apr 23, 2021 11:07:37 GMT -5
True. To be fair though (and not saying it will be the case again tomorrow), people said the exact same thing about Texas and Oregon in 2012. And I think Oregon actually ran it faster than what Kentucky runs now. I think it comes down to what Kentucky offense shows up. If we see Kentucky from the first 3 sets, I think Texas can take advantage better than Washington could. If we see Kentucky from the last set, I think it could be a sweep. I need to rewatch that match, wow. Did Oregon pass well? Also, based on my poor memory, I think UK has a much more distributed offense than 2012 Oregon, which is important for a fast offense that's designed to beat blocks. I think Texas's block will be a factor, but just think it's important to point out that the UK offense is literally designed to beat big blocks. I also think UK's back row defense is being underrated, and is likely going to be just as pivotal as Texas's block. I don’t remember Oregon passing poorly, but I haven’t watched that match in a long time. Agreed on that. I give the advantage to Kentucky for sure but I think it will be a fun matchup to watch.
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Apr 23, 2021 11:08:15 GMT -5
True. To be fair though (and not saying it will be the case again tomorrow), people said the exact same thing about Texas and Oregon in 2012. And I think Oregon actually ran it faster than what Kentucky runs now. I think it comes down to what Kentucky offense shows up. If we see Kentucky from the first 3 sets, I think Texas can take advantage better than Washington could. If we see Kentucky from the last set, I think it could be a sweep. I need to rewatch that match, wow. Did Oregon pass well? Also, based on my poor memory, I think UK has a much more distributed offense than 2012 Oregon, which is important for a fast offense that's designed to beat blocks. I think Texas's block will be a factor, but just think it's important to point out that the UK offense is literally designed to beat big blocks. I also think UK's back row defense is being underrated, and is likely going to be just as pivotal as Texas's block. I remember Oregon pretty much sh*t the bed the entire game. Bergsma had 0 kills in the 1st set and was hitting negative. Everyone was playing really poorly.
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Post by diggerdive on Apr 23, 2021 11:11:11 GMT -5
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. Texas - 12, - 23, - 14 -this
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