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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 7, 2021 14:15:34 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. THIS. I can imagine the Stanford match going so much differently but also usually teams have a plan to stop her and just depends on how she responds. Butler responded pretty well against Minny. Texas just depended on the pins after not producing for a little bit.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 14:27:32 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 Even last spring when she was starting several matches, her demeanor was basically the same. I just take it that she is quiet or non demonstrative person. Also with this being only her second semester at Texas, it also could be a reflection of adjusting to a new culture.
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Post by slxpress on Sept 7, 2021 14:32:16 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. Related, but not quite the same thing, is Texas needs to keep improving on serve receive and better sets overall. Butler more than anyone, but there's a LOT of OOS hits going on. I'd also say blocking can still improve as well. My expectations are pretty high on that front with this roster, and whether that's on me for having them too high, or something else, they haven't been met after 4 matches. I thought they'd be dominant right out the gate. Again, all this complaining makes it seem I'm more dissatisfied than I am. It's been a compelling first four matches. Plenty of time to grow, and I fully expect they will. Serving in particular is at a different level than I can ever remember, and serving was a huge strength last year. Even with all the service errors against Minnesota, the serves that do make it in are so difficult to handle - from all top 6 servers - I don't feel the same way as I have in years past when the service error numbers have been high. And all the back row players are contributing, from Parra, to Petersen, to Gabriel, to Iosia. And of course both O'Neal and Eggleston have been stellar there.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 14:35:44 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. Thanks for that info. I think people underestimate the change, both culturally and athletically, she is experiencing and that this can take some time.
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Post by pittsburgh7717 on Sept 7, 2021 14:47:06 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. Thanks for sharing, and this is very comforting to hear!
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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 7, 2021 14:49:24 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. Thanks for sharing, and this is very comforting to hear! This could be an issue for recruits but nonetheless I'm excited for Parra's progress.
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Post by hillcountryhorn on Sept 7, 2021 14:53:36 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. THIS!! Y’all have to understand the cultural shock she must be feeling especially not knowing English very well and being so far away from her loved ones.
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Post by utexrulz23 on Sept 7, 2021 15:05:25 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 know someone noticed for a previous game as well, but I did notice Williams not participate in some of the warmups despite being fully dressed out. Not sure what’s going on there.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 15:13:03 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 know someone noticed for a previous game as well, but I did notice Williams not participate in some of the warmups despite being fully dressed out. Not sure what’s going on there. My best guess would be that she's still not 100% recovered from her high school knee injury and that the coaches don't want to aggravate it prior to a game.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 15:15:12 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing, and this is very comforting to hear! This could be an issue for recruits but nonetheless I'm excited for Parra's progress. Typically it's a lack of progress by current players that is an issue for recruits.
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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 7, 2021 15:35:41 GMT -5
This could be an issue for recruits but nonetheless I'm excited for Parra's progress. Typically it's a lack of progress by current players that is an issue for recruits. It's an issue of the fact that Parra will be a staple to the offense.
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Post by slxpress on Sept 7, 2021 15:47:20 GMT -5
My experience is that people believe what they want to believe. A top tier level recruit is not going to be scared by anyone who isn't playing regularly. If Parra is going to make a big impact on the front line, it's not going to be in 2021 barring significant injuries. There's plenty of ways to legitimately sell a recruit on early playing time. Worrying about Parra's impact on recruiting either as someone who will vacuum up available opportunities in the rotation or as someone who hasn't been properly developed is simply an act of wringing your hands for the sake of it.
To me, all other things being equal, Texas should be favored in nearly every recruiting battle they go into for a front court player. They won't win them all, obviously, but other programs and head coaches are going to be a lot more scared of having to recruit against Elliot for a middle blocker, OPP, or OH than the other way around.
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Post by stevehorn on Sept 7, 2021 15:49:50 GMT -5
Typically it's a lack of progress by current players that is an issue for recruits. It's an issue of the fact that Parra will be a staple to the offense. Recruits that choose Texas in any year know they are joining a strong roster where a starting position is not assured.
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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 7, 2021 15:53:01 GMT -5
It's an issue of the fact that Parra will be a staple to the offense. Recruits that choose Texas in any year know they are joining a strong roster where a starting position is not assured. This is very true. It's been a pattern for Texas to redshirt freshman or not let them start right away/get their feet wet. Exceptions have been Eckerman, Ogbogu, right?
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Post by babybacksets on Sept 7, 2021 16:15:03 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. That’s good, I was wondering if her being a Mexican National and having to move to and live in a place like Texas of all places in the US was becoming off putting but hopefully campus life/culture isn’t demonstrating the worst aspects of Texas/ the south.
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