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Post by horns1 on Feb 11, 2023 23:27:42 GMT -5
Such a satisfying season in so many ways. I’ll love it when Elliott wins another one. He’ll never win over the critics who want to insist he can’t coach, but I don’t care. He runs an awesome program. The model of consistency. I’m so grateful he’s our coach. Put up enough banners and it’s like The Great Garsby. “Have enough money and no one wonders where you got it any more.” Win enough championships, and how many banners you hang becomes your measurement. Y’all won your first championship in ten years (before you disparage Hawaii, I’m not ranting like they are the next coming of the Jesus). Like come on now. Elliot is a damn good salesmen, and can bring in talent second to none. But even with an untrained volleyball eye, you can see he’s not the best coach. Is he bad? No. Is he a good coach? Also no. Will Texas win more? Yes. Is it because of Elliot’s coaching? Absolutely not Like we value the opinion of someone who thinks Robyn is a "good" coach. SMH
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Post by hornshouse23 on Feb 12, 2023 0:35:53 GMT -5
Separating recruiting from the job description of a coach is such a silly thing to me.
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Post by bucky415 on Feb 12, 2023 1:28:38 GMT -5
Since Pitt beat Wisconsin in the Final 8, I am not sad Texas won the title, although I credit the other 3 teams in the Final 4 for taking the final step up to being national title contenders! If they play, I want Wisconsin to beat Texas, of course, but I have always credited Elliott for having Texas volleyball where Texas wants its programs to be nationally. ONE time not in the regional finals since 2006, with the Louisville program which was clearly taking a huge step up, from what we know now, beating them in 2019? Yeah. I realize Wisconsin has had a great last decade, and I was sad Pitt outplayed them for the win in the regional final in 2022, but still a great season! People may have issues with Sheffield for other reasons, but results? Ummm. The reason I bring this up is no one is giving Sheffield flack on results, as they do Elliott! Fleck was a game changer, as was Eggleston, but Halter and Akana are still darned good, so, yeah, I hate the underdog mentality that many Wisconsin fans love, I want the Badgers to be top dog, but I am objective and realize Texas and Stanford are going to be really good too!
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Post by braque on Feb 12, 2023 9:40:43 GMT -5
Odd how hyper-defensive some Texas fans are. I am a Texas fan but I can understand that the Hawaii post from last page was an attempt to separate running a program / recruiting from Xs and Os coaching. I don't know enough about volleyball to agree or disagree, but I do understand the point of the post. I don't think anyone would disagree that Elliott and his staff have done a monumentally fantastic job at building and maintaining a tremendous high-quality program over a long stretch of time. That is an outstanding achievement. I'll leave the debate re technical coaching attributes to those more expert than I on that subject. One final thought - the idea that this is "our" thread and that others have joined "uninvited" is sorta silly ...
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Post by horns1 on Feb 12, 2023 10:01:22 GMT -5
Odd how hyper-defensive some Texas fans are. I am a Texas fan but I can understand that the Hawaii post from last page was an attempt to separate running a program / recruiting from Xs and Os coaching. I don't know enough about volleyball to agree or disagree, but I do understand the point of the post. I don't think anyone would disagree that Elliott and his staff have done a monumentally fantastic job at building and maintaining a tremendous high-quality program over a long stretch of time. That is an outstanding achievement. I'll leave the debate re technical coaching attributes to those more expert than I on that subject. One final thought - the idea that this is "our" thread and that others have joined "uninvited" is sorta silly ... You'll just have to deal with it. I personally believe it is disrespectful to participate in a different fan base's discussion thread with the sole intent of insulting their head coach and/or players. Weren't you the lone Texas poster who got all completely bent out of shape because Texas' social media didn't congratulate ISU when defeating Texas in Ames? Talk about "odd". Did Iowa State's social media end up congratulating Texas after our win over them in Austin? Figure I'd ask you since you must know the answer considering how much importance you place on that aspect.
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Post by cozart on Feb 12, 2023 10:12:06 GMT -5
I mean, anyone who’s not a Texas fan will agree. Just like anyone (all though some may agree) that’s not a Nebraska fan would agree John cook is an Ass. Elliot is a damn good recruiter, and has gotten somewhat better at managing his team (hello 2017 cuz that was BAAAD). He can recruit like no other. But he truly isn’t the greatest coach. He’s not awful, but his coaching isn’t making Texas win. They are getting players who are just insanely insanely talented The relevancy of your program has yet to be found. Why do you insist on dragging Texas down year by year? Get to a regional- "not good enough". Get to a semi- "should've won it all". WE WIN & it's,- "well you should always win it, your Texas"... Go ahead and take that #33 jersey out the closet and wear it on scrimage day
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Feb 12, 2023 10:14:44 GMT -5
At the end of the day, the results speak for themselves.
Whether as a result of good "just-recruiting" or other coaching, Texas has been more consistent year-in and year-out that just about any other program in the country. Who cares what some rando thinks about JE's abilities. Whatever JE's doing, it's clearly working so I'm good with that.
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Post by horns1 on Feb 12, 2023 10:20:16 GMT -5
Assistant coaches have come and gone at Texas. Coach Elliott has been the one constant on the staff. He is responsible for all the great volleyball we've been able to enjoy at Texas since he took the reins.
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Post by slxpress on Feb 12, 2023 10:49:19 GMT -5
Odd how hyper-defensive some Texas fans are. I am a Texas fan but I can understand that the Hawaii post from last page was an attempt to separate running a program / recruiting from Xs and Os coaching. I don't know enough about volleyball to agree or disagree, but I do understand the point of the post. I don't think anyone would disagree that Elliott and his staff have done a monumentally fantastic job at building and maintaining a tremendous high-quality program over a long stretch of time. That is an outstanding achievement. I'll leave the debate re technical coaching attributes to those more expert than I on that subject. One final thought - the idea that this is "our" thread and that others have joined "uninvited" is sorta silly ... Have you checked Instagram lately for the reporting of that Iowa State loss?
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Post by mln59 on Feb 12, 2023 11:49:15 GMT -5
Hey, remember when we won a national championship with Logan Eggleston? Me too. Good times. i do remember that. and, on a completely unrelated note, i do not remember the last time hawaii won a national championship
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Post by cozart on Feb 12, 2023 11:59:09 GMT -5
Hey, remember when we won a national championship with Logan Eggleston? Me too. Good times. i do remember that. and, on a completely unrelated note, i do not remember the last time hawaii won a national championship The first simpsons episode aired & Reagan was still president last time they won lmaoo
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Post by mln59 on Feb 12, 2023 12:00:31 GMT -5
last night, as i was rewatching highlights from Texas's national championship win over louisville, i started thinking that Texas social media should put together a montage of baby spice's best plays from the season.
now putting that out into the universe
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Post by widdledumpling on Feb 12, 2023 12:10:16 GMT -5
I, for one, appreciate the naysayers for their donation to our thread page count. Keep it up
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Post by braque on Feb 12, 2023 12:44:11 GMT -5
Odd how hyper-defensive some Texas fans are. I am a Texas fan but I can understand that the Hawaii post from last page was an attempt to separate running a program / recruiting from Xs and Os coaching. I don't know enough about volleyball to agree or disagree, but I do understand the point of the post. I don't think anyone would disagree that Elliott and his staff have done a monumentally fantastic job at building and maintaining a tremendous high-quality program over a long stretch of time. That is an outstanding achievement. I'll leave the debate re technical coaching attributes to those more expert than I on that subject. One final thought - the idea that this is "our" thread and that others have joined "uninvited" is sorta silly ... You'll just have to deal with it. I personally believe it is disrespectful to participate in a different fan base's discussion thread with the sole intent of insulting their head coach and/or players. Weren't you the lone Texas poster who got all completely bent out of shape because Texas' social media didn't congratulate ISU when defeating Texas in Ames? Talk about "odd". Did Iowa State's social media end up congratulating Texas after our win over them in Austin? Figure I'd ask you since you must know the answer considering how much importance you place on that aspect. Not "didn't congratulate" -- rather, didn't even acknowledge.
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Post by braque on Feb 12, 2023 12:45:28 GMT -5
Odd how hyper-defensive some Texas fans are. I am a Texas fan but I can understand that the Hawaii post from last page was an attempt to separate running a program / recruiting from Xs and Os coaching. I don't know enough about volleyball to agree or disagree, but I do understand the point of the post. I don't think anyone would disagree that Elliott and his staff have done a monumentally fantastic job at building and maintaining a tremendous high-quality program over a long stretch of time. That is an outstanding achievement. I'll leave the debate re technical coaching attributes to those more expert than I on that subject. One final thought - the idea that this is "our" thread and that others have joined "uninvited" is sorta silly ... Have you checked Instagram lately for the reporting of that Iowa State loss? Yes. The feed continues to read as if the match had never been played. Lots of in-your-face posts after victories though!
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