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Texas 2021
Sept 7, 2021 11:23:18 GMT -5
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Post by nellynel on Sept 7, 2021 11:23:18 GMT -5
She has played well enough to keep doing what she’s doing. Until the setting the MB gets to where it was last season the Texas serve is what separates them from other top teams. She has 7 of the 37 aces 4 games in, she needs to improve running through the reception. Right now she doesn’t look comfortable when she has to move to the ball or chase it. Would be good to see some back row attacks when she is there just to keep the offense balanced and less predictable. I’m sure she would like to play 6 rotations but it’s hard to replace Skylar or Molly on the front row. Hey, nellynel, just wanted to give you a quick welcome to the board and say I love all 6 of your posts. Maybe you already posted here under a different handle, but in case that's not true I'm glad you're here. Look forward to reading your input on all the different teams throughout the season.
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Texas 2021
Sept 7, 2021 11:28:22 GMT -5
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Post by hornshouse23 on Sept 7, 2021 11:28:22 GMT -5
How do you confirm something like that? Going by her face and body demeanor during games she looks like she's about to transfer out at any moment. That's not fair, because that's just how she is, but even if someone said, "yes, it's been confirmed she's staying 3 more years" I wouldn't believe it until it happened. Just wondering if she has done any of those replies/stories whatsoever because that's where the speculation started. Parra tends to be interactive with her fans and very honest. I don’t think there’s much confirmation outside of her posting ‘one more’ on her instagram.
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Post by slxpress on Sept 7, 2021 11:30:29 GMT -5
Gotcha. Well, there's no way she can be satisfied with her current role. And there's no way this is what was sold to her to get her to come to Texas in the first place. She's a front row player who is playing pretty much exclusively on the back row, with very few kill opportunities. I don't blame anyone for the situation. Recruit more poorly, Coach? That's not an answer. And before getting Parra more involved becomes a priority, I'd like to see Butler getting more swings placed higher up on the things that need to get done list. All this for a team going 12-1 in sets to start the year.
Hopefully she loves Austin, being at Texas, and being a part of the team enough that she's patient in waiting for her time to have a bigger role.
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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 7, 2021 11:37:34 GMT -5
Gotcha. Well, there's no way she can be satisfied with her current role. And there's no way this is what was sold to her to get her to come to Texas in the first place. She's a front row player who is playing pretty much exclusively on the back row, with very few kill opportunities. I don't blame anyone for the situation. Recruit more poorly, Coach? That's not an answer. And before getting Parra more involved becomes a priority, I'd like to see Butler getting more swings placed higher up on the things that need to get done list. All this for a team going 12-1 in sets to start the year. Hopefully she loves Austin, being at Texas, and being a part of the team enough that she's patient in waiting for her time to have a bigger role. The amount of you speaking for her was a lot on this post. I just wanted to ask if there's anything that she has said. I don't speak on behalf of any of these players. Well, I try not to. It's hard.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 11:40:59 GMT -5
Gotcha. Well, there's no way she can be satisfied with her current role. And there's no way this is what was sold to her to get her to come to Texas in the first place. She's a front row player who is playing pretty much exclusively on the back row, with very few kill opportunities. I don't blame anyone for the situation. Recruit more poorly, Coach? That's not an answer. And before getting Parra more involved becomes a priority, I'd like to see Butler getting more swings placed higher up on the things that need to get done list. All this for a team going 12-1 in sets to start the year. Hopefully she loves Austin, being at Texas, and being a part of the team enough that she's patient in waiting for her time to have a bigger role. Parra has been given opportunities to start on the front row, both several matches in the spring and the UTSA match, and overall IMO the team looks better with Phillips in the lineup and Fields at OH. So I agree that there is too much attention being placed on Parra.
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Post by nellynel on Sept 7, 2021 11:41:15 GMT -5
Sorry I have quickly become my father when it comes to Technology.
Thank you for the welcome, no I have not posted before. I was a college football fan for almost 40 years but in the last 8-10 have replaced that with College Volleyball. Have had season tickets at Texas for several years now but I will watch just about every major college game that I can. The skill set, athletic ability and excitement in the college game is just so much fun to watch and analyze.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Sept 7, 2021 11:41:39 GMT -5
I see Parra having an Amy Neal type career if she sticks around. Could she start as. 6-rotation outside soon? Sure. The issue is currently, there are stronger arms ahead of her. There are stronger passers as well. And there is at least one player now who does both at a higher level. So there really isn’t the need to sacrifice anything on either side to get her more playing time than she’s already getting.
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Post by blackiechan1999 on Sept 7, 2021 12:09:29 GMT -5
So was I the only one that didn’t know there was a game today 😂. I also hope that Madison Williams gets to play some minutes today.
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Post by basil on Sept 7, 2021 12:10:39 GMT -5
So was I the only one that didn’t know there was a game today 😂. I also hope that Madison Williams gets to play some minutes today. I forgot today was Tuesday tbh
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Post by slxpress on Sept 7, 2021 12:31:55 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm with you, hornshouse23. I think my biggest issue is I don't want to see her move on because she has a lot of talent, but whatever happens happens.
How much Texas involves Parra this year is pretty far down the priority list for bringing home a national championship. Having said that, those serves alone could be the difference in any kind of close match, especially come tournament time.
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Texas 2021
Sept 7, 2021 12:52:26 GMT -5
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Post by nellynel on Sept 7, 2021 12:52:26 GMT -5
Yep, this team has not collectively hit their stride or solidified all their roles yet. Even if Parra only plays back row, from what I have seen after 4 games is she is a very important part of this team. Jhenna cleaning up the connection with Butler is the biggest area of improvement needed. Serve, Set, Receive will dictate if they win the NC. Parra even in the back row will be part of that outcome including her ability to bump set out of system.
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Texas 2021
Sept 7, 2021 13:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by pittsburgh7717 on Sept 7, 2021 13:43:36 GMT -5
How do you confirm something like that? Going by her face and body demeanor during games she looks like she's about to transfer out at any moment. That's not fair, because that's just how she is, but even if someone said, "yes, it's been confirmed she's staying 3 more years" I wouldn't believe it until it happened. This is why I asked. I have followed Parra with the Mexican national team, and I was thrilled when she finally got to Texas. Don't know her personally, but her demeanor on the court and her facial expressions have me very concerned for her interest to stay at Texas and "wait her turn". Of course, she could just have a RBF but I definitely picked up on the body language
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Post by slxpress on Sept 7, 2021 14:00:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I think we all have.
But hell. You have Eggleston running a 6 rotation. Parra isn't going to beat out that. Fields is second in line for that role at the moment. As far as swings you still have O'Neal, Butler, and Phillips as higher priority touches. To me what Elliot is doing at the moment is about the best you could hope for if you're a realistic fan of Parra being at Texas. It's not even the end of the world if she transfers out. I'd hate to see it, but Texas just gets an embarrassment of riches in recruiting as it is. I hope for Parra's sake she gets more of an opportunity and simply blows everyone away when she gets it so there's no choice but to play her more, but it's tough sledding with this roster.
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Texas 2021
Sept 7, 2021 14:11:50 GMT -5
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Post by texastothehouse15 on Sept 7, 2021 14:11:50 GMT -5
I think the biggest thing for Texas right now is getting Butler going and much more touches. I remember in the comeback against Minnesota Butler got about 3-4 straight touches which helped Texas make the comeback. That's what's needs to happen most of the match. Butler did not look confident in that match against Stanford and the I specifically remember the kill she had where her back was turned to the net and she had to do a 180 to get the kill. That tells me she is becoming used to Jhenna not setting her. This is the perfect match for Brionne to get 25+ touches.
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Post by volleykid030 on Sept 7, 2021 14:13:18 GMT -5
Guys! Knowing parra personally I can assure you she’s all in at Texas and is enjoying getting more comfortable with her teammates and learning a whole new style of volleyball. Mel understands that being at Texas will help her in the long run. She has also been in and out of a boot and the coaching staff has been very careful.
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