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Post by mln59 on Sept 12, 2021 17:16:20 GMT -5
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Post by texasex01 on Sept 12, 2021 17:47:03 GMT -5
So do we think SKT is going to red-shirt this season?
I'm thinking she may if we don't see her for the A&M and/or Rice matches?
Then again, Jerritt didn't move Yaazie to MB in the 2016 season until the fifth conference game...
But is it even worth playing her this season if she struggles with finding a rhythm with all the hitters?
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Post by basil on Sept 12, 2021 18:05:16 GMT -5
So do we think SKT is going to red-shirt this season? I'm thinking she may if we don't see her for the A&M and/or Rice matches? Then again, Jerritt didn't move Yaazie to MB in the 2016 season until the fifth conference game... But is it even worth playing her this season if she struggles with finding a rhythm with all the hitters? I doubt it. If she is outplaying Jhenna in practice, I don't think Jerritt will have any issues putting her in. He did the same thing when Jhenna subbed in for Shook (although that was a gametime decision thing)
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Post by babybacksets on Sept 12, 2021 18:12:25 GMT -5
I remember saying it didn’t seem like a good idea for Kahahawai to choose Texas if she was looking to compete her first year, especially now that all those starters are staying the extra year.
However, looking at the ‘23 class, a redshirt season for a ‘22 has never looked so appealing. If that’s the route she’s looking to take.
If Parra stays and Iosia continues to improve, passing should still be solid and obviously that ‘23 class is the definition of reloading
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Sept 12, 2021 18:33:19 GMT -5
I don't get it. On paper, we should've rocked both of these teams. I think what concerned me were the number of errors we made (hitting out, touching the net, missed serves). I know these are all things they can improve on but one would think that after last season, the floor was raised a bit. I definitely think both Arizona and Notre Dame did an amazing job at raising their level of play. These are good enough teams where they know they have some talent and have nothing to do lose, so it's almost a bit easier, mentally. You could see both teams playing fearless because they were "supposed" to lose these matches any way. Would love to see Fields diversify her shot selection. Both Arizona and ND did a good job at bringing in their defense for all the hitters, which is why they got so many digs. The sets need to be quicker or both OH's need to make sure they're mixing up their shots. Gotta figure out how we get SKT in the game at some point. I thought after the first set that we would see Williams get some playing time but I guess we'll have to wait? These next few matches are NO cake walk, gotta be ready to play against both A&M and Rice. I think it's worth pointing out that the team was clearly working on some new things - Butler on the slide, more hitting from the back, different serve receive patterns etc. That's naturally going to cause more errors.
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Post by texasex01 on Sept 12, 2021 18:37:39 GMT -5
I remember saying it didn’t seem like a good idea for Kahahawai to choose Texas if she was looking to compete her first year, especially now that all those starters are staying the extra year. However, looking at the ‘23 class, a redshirt season for a ‘22 has never looked so appealing. If that’s the route she’s looking to take. If Parra stays and Iosia continues to improve, passing should still be solid and obviously that ‘23 class is the definition of reloading Unfortunately, I don't see Parra staying another year just to be DSing in the backrow. I can see Devin starting off as a 6-rotation Opp player to get used to the collegiate game (Logan and Skylar would continue to take most of the offensive load on the left pin, while Asjia and Molly man the middle). Then Devin would have a full season playing 6 rotations under her belt prior to moving to the left pin the following year.
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Post by hornfanaustin on Sept 12, 2021 18:41:22 GMT -5
I think it's worth pointing out that the team was clearly working on some new things - Butler on the slide, more hitting from the back, different serve receive patterns etc. That's naturally going to cause more errors. I thought what they were working on was remembering they had a 6' 4" middle that could terminate if given a set ball.
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Post by texasex01 on Sept 12, 2021 18:45:38 GMT -5
So do we think SKT is going to red-shirt this season? I'm thinking she may if we don't see her for the A&M and/or Rice matches? Then again, Jerritt didn't move Yaazie to MB in the 2016 season until the fifth conference game... But is it even worth playing her this season if she struggles with finding a rhythm with all the hitters? I doubt it. If she is outplaying Jhenna in practice, I don't think Jerritt will have any issues putting her in. He did the same thing when Jhenna subbed in for Shook (although that was a gametime decision thing) If that's the case, I'm all for it. I just wonder what that would do to team chemistry... of all the intangibles, Jhenna does seem to be the on-court, hype-woman for the team.
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Post by eotexas5 on Sept 12, 2021 18:47:20 GMT -5
It's crazy how Jhenna is so much more comfortable setting the middle behind her as opposed to in front. I remember growing up, my coach would always tell me "set the hitter, not the ball." In that sometimes setters just set quick balls right up whereas you should be thinking, set the ball right to their hand. I feel like Jhenna gets a little jittery when setting Bri in the front but it's like just THROW it up there lol
I thought ND did a great job at taking advantage of Gabriel's block (and lack thereof). It seems like it was almost a given that they were going to shift to hitting more line when Gabriel was in the front row. Also, I felt like both Arizona and ND had good, steady, consistent setters and liberos. I feel like this is key to being competitive in matches. You could tell both liberos and setters were playing really, really well against Texas. Gotta keep the serving pressure to get them out of system.
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Post by hornfanaustin on Sept 12, 2021 18:51:13 GMT -5
Is it my decaying, old man's hearing or do I hear the announcer say "Senior setter for Honolulu Hawaii....Jhenna Gabriel!" during the team intros?
They certainly introduce Brionne as "Senior middle blocker...."
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Post by texasex01 on Sept 12, 2021 18:57:14 GMT -5
Is it my decaying, old man's hearing or do I hear the announcer say "Senior setter for Honolulu Hawaii....Jhenna Gabriel!" during the team intros? They certainly introduce Brionne as "Senior middle blocker...."
Jhenna and Logan reclassified as Juniors on the roster. From my understanding, they plan on using their extra year of eligibility to compete and complete their Master's programs.
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Post by texastothehouse15 on Sept 13, 2021 6:34:12 GMT -5
Is it my decaying, old man's hearing or do I hear the announcer say "Senior setter for Honolulu Hawaii....Jhenna Gabriel!" during the team intros? They certainly introduce Brionne as "Senior middle blocker...."
Jhenna and Logan reclassified as Juniors on the roster. From my understanding, they plan on using their extra year of eligibility to compete and complete their Master's programs. That is the plan but on the YouTube channel that Jhenna was on she didn't make it seem like it was 100% set that they both would return. She did say as of now that is the plan but things can change. I personally think if Texas wins a natty this season then Eggleston may move on.
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Post by flatcityfan on Sept 13, 2021 8:31:01 GMT -5
That is the plan but on the YouTube channel that Jhenna was on she didn't make it seem like it was 100% set that they both would return. She did say as of now that is the plan but things can change. I personally think if Texas wins a natty this season then Eggleston may move on.[/quote] Eggleston certainly might…and it could very well be the best call for her long term career if they do win a championship. I also think it is possible (and I am in no way throwing shade) that Gabriel could move on if her playing time prospects change with SKT now on the roster.
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Post by longhorn9214 on Sept 13, 2021 8:37:01 GMT -5
That is the plan but on the YouTube channel that Jhenna was on she didn't make it seem like it was 100% set that they both would return. She did say as of now that is the plan but things can change. I personally think if Texas wins a natty this season then Eggleston may move on. Eggleston certainly might…and it could very well be the best call for her long term career if they do win a championship. I also think it is possible (and I am in no way throwing shade) that Gabriel could move on if her playing time prospects change with SKT now on the roster. [/quote] It's all speculation at this point. All we know is that they're officially listed as juniors. So, that's a bigger indication of them staying at the moment.
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Post by txvballer on Sept 13, 2021 10:15:19 GMT -5
So do we think SKT is going to red-shirt this season? I'm thinking she may if we don't see her for the A&M and/or Rice matches? Then again, Jerritt didn't move Yaazie to MB in the 2016 season until the fifth conference game... But is it even worth playing her this season if she struggles with finding a rhythm with all the hitters? Depends on Jerritt's depth chart for 2022 and 2023. If he is expecting Swindle to come in and run the show as a frosh in '23, then probably not. But if he's looking to utilize either Cabello or SKT for that year, then I think she redshirts and sticks around. Also, depends on if she's willing to pay for grad school for that long.
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