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Post by horns1 on May 14, 2021 17:14:09 GMT -5
Imho Setting is the one area where Texas is arguably at the weakest position right now. If they don't get one, their still a contender, but having another one ready to go gives them options as well. remember when Texas fans said going into the final that the gap between Gabriel and Lilley wasn’t as big as everyone was saying? I do Any opportunity you get to be a prick, you take it. Shocker. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 17:44:53 GMT -5
remember when Texas fans said going into the final that the gap between Gabriel and Lilley wasn’t as big as everyone was saying? I do Any opportunity you get to be a prick, you take it. Shocker. I learned it from you! What’s your excuse ? You were a douche bag all season (shocker) about Texas and dissing kentucky left and right. Now it seems you can’t take the heat |
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Post by Longhorn20 on May 14, 2021 18:01:31 GMT -5
I am also to hear people's input on Texas' setting currently. Is it the problem with location and tempo or just simply the fact she's barely 5'7ish and little block?? definitely a bit of both. Imo if she was consistent at delivering a great ball to all her hitters then I could overlook her blocking weakness. Unfortunately both problems persist, though she did show improvement this year Agreed. Collins was short, but she put up a great ball, so it was more valuable to keep her in. If we can get SKT, I think that really elevates this team another notch. |
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Post by bruinsgold on May 14, 2021 18:41:11 GMT -5
definitely a bit of both. Imo if she was consistent at delivering a great ball to all her hitters then I could overlook her blocking weakness. Unfortunately both problems persist, though she did show improvement this year Agreed. Collins was short, but she put up a great ball, so it was more valuable to keep her in. If we can get SKT, I think that really elevates this team another notch. Man, I miss Collins. She was really good and fun to watch. |
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Post by jkvolley13 on May 14, 2021 18:43:22 GMT -5
definitely a bit of both. Imo if she was consistent at delivering a great ball to all her hitters then I could overlook her blocking weakness. Unfortunately both problems persist, though she did show improvement this year Agreed. Collins was short, but she put up a great ball, so it was more valuable to keep her in. If we can get SKT, I think that really elevates this team another notch. When thinking of Gabriel, I very often think of Collins... She had great hands but imo she didn't LOOK 5'7 to me. She had really good hops and LONG arms. She was quite something, imagine had she been able to set this squad? |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 18:48:58 GMT -5
Agreed. Collins was short, but she put up a great ball, so it was more valuable to keep her in. If we can get SKT, I think that really elevates this team another notch. When thinking of Gabriel, I very often think of Collins... She had great hands but imo she didn't LOOK 5'7 to me. She had really good hops and LONG arms. She was quite something, imagine had she been able to set this squad? I loved her court presence too |
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Post by texasex01 on May 14, 2021 19:10:14 GMT -5
I am also to hear people's input on Texas' setting currently. Is it the problem with location and tempo or just simply the fact she's barely 5'7ish and little block?? Jhenna has obviously improved since taking over the setting position her freshman year. I think she plays great back row defense and was much better locating the ball to her hitters overall. I personally like her fiery spirit on the court as she tends to be the one to hype up team members. Like others here have stated, she tends to trap her hitters with sets too close to the net, but the Texas hitters can typically compensate for that with their athleticism. I do think that Parra struggled with those tight sets and OOS balls, and therefore was one of the reasons why Skylar ended up starting on the left over her in the tournament. I think Jhenna’s block is what teams with very good setting will attack as demonstrated by BYU, Louisville, and Kentucky the past 3 years. She’s always going to be a liability in the front row IMO. From the matches that I’ve seen Cabello play in and where she actually sets a ball, I think she’s going need a lot more time and work to play at the level Texas needs her to be at. So, I’m in the camp of those that wouldn’t mind seeing a new setter transfer into the program, as long as she has the personality that gels with the team and who can contribute to its overall success. |
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Post by staticb on May 14, 2021 21:02:54 GMT -5
I think Jhenna's a fighter, even if Texas were able to get a setter they liked, Jhenna would find her way onto the court in some fashion. After O'Brien leaves, she may end up battling with Petersen/Iosia for the L/DS position. (Since the original plan for her was DS)
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Post by Timeless on May 14, 2021 21:39:01 GMT -5
Texas greedy af. No faith in their originally recruited players. SMH
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Post by blackiechan1999 on May 14, 2021 22:07:36 GMT -5
Texas greedy af. No faith in their originally recruited players. SMH Lol chill! Texas is going after one player for a position that’s the weakest. I guess you haven’t seen the transfers going to Florida or the recent ones to USC. |
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Post by horns1 on May 14, 2021 22:15:49 GMT -5
Texas greedy af. No faith in their originally recruited players. SMH Stupid and uninformed. Texas has one transfer on their roster, and that's it. |
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Post by trojansc on May 14, 2021 22:23:59 GMT -5
Texas greedy af. No faith in their originally recruited players. SMH Stupid and uninformed. Texas has one transfer on their roster, and that's it. And USC will probably have *at least* 8 next year, for comparison. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 22:27:36 GMT -5
Stupid and uninformed. Texas has one transfer on their roster, and that's it. And USC will probably have *at least* 8 next year, for comparison. Greedy Brad. No faith in his originally recruited... wait. |
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Post by horns1 on May 14, 2021 22:29:01 GMT -5
Stupid and uninformed. Texas has one transfer on their roster, and that's it. And USC will probably have *at least* 8 next year, for comparison.
And, there's nothing wrong with that. A coaching staff should work as hard as they can to improve their roster, even if via the transfer portal. |
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Post by trojansc on May 14, 2021 22:33:52 GMT -5
And USC will probably have *at least* 8 next year, for comparison. And, there's nothing wrong with that. A coaching staff should work as hard as they can to improve their roster, even if via the transfer portal. Completely agree. It also doesn't mean "they don't like the players on their roster" originally recruited or not. Not just improvements, but teams NEED depth! Sure, COVID situation will be much better in the Fall than spring, but we saw how lack of depth hurt not only SC but many teams. And, that can come into play in ANY year with injuries. I know some people will say "too much" depth hurts certain players morale.. but.. I don't really have much sympathy there. Earn your position, if not, too bad. Be a good teammate and be ready to come off the bench. |
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