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Post by storyteller on Nov 10, 2023 11:44:25 GMT -5
There are definitely things I criticize JE for. But I also want to say, from what I've seen, he's one of the best at treating players like people first and athletes second. I know a lot of former D1 players who had terrible college experiences because their coaches did the opposite, so I have a ton of respect for him for that.
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Post by g4lvolley on Nov 10, 2023 12:11:28 GMT -5
There are definitely things I criticize JE for. But I also want to say, from what I've seen, he's one of the best at treating players like people first and athletes second. I know a lot of former D1 players who had terrible college experiences because their coaches did the opposite, so I have a ton of respect for him for that. THIS! I heard he’s so amazing to the girls.
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Post by g4lvolley on Nov 10, 2023 12:15:36 GMT -5
2024 Texas Volleyball roster
5th years (3) Madisen Skinner 6’2 OH (scholarship) Jenna Wenaas 6’1 OH (scholarship) Keonilei Akana 5’9 L (scholarship)
Seniors (0)
Juniors (2) Devin Kahahawai 6’4 OH (scholarship) Emma Halter 5’5 L (scholarship)
Sophomores (4) Marianna Singletary 6’4 MB (scholarship) Kenna Miller 5’11 OH Marina Crownover 5’10 S Ella Swindle 6’3 S (scholarship)
Freshman (8) Ayden Ames 6’4 MB (scholarship) Sydney Helmers 6’4 OH (scholarship) Nya Bunton 6’3 MB (scholarship) Jordyn Byrd 6’4 OPP (scholarship) Auburn Tomkinson 6’5 OPP (scholarship) Reese Emerick 5’8 L Rella Binney 5’10 S Brennan Ramirez 5’8 L
Since we already have 12 scholarship players in the team and if the rumors are true that Lauenstein is coming to Texas, someone has to be leaving. If she does come I’m almost certain starters will be Wenaas/Skinner as OH and Lauenstein as OPP. That means Byrd, Helmers, Miller, Tomkinson may never see the floor then with Spears and Vanderwal enrolling the following year. *sigh*
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Post by anastasia1 on Nov 10, 2023 12:57:26 GMT -5
do we know for sure that Skinner, Wenaas, and Akana are all coming back next year to use their covid year or are we just assuming that?
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Post by eotexas5 on Nov 10, 2023 12:57:43 GMT -5
I think if the WL talk is true, I wouldn't be surprised if Devin and maybe Kenna left after this season. The coaches know we have a good amount of hitters on the current roster so I'm interested to see what the future holds.
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Post by uofaGRAD on Nov 10, 2023 13:12:16 GMT -5
g4lvolley how did you come to the conclusion that byrd wouldnt see the floor? even if spears and vander wal both came on campus already better than her somehow, who would be the other pin?? on worrying about helmers and tomkinson, i mean, they knew when they committed that it wasnt ever going to be easy to crack the starting lineup. they saw saw skinner/fields, devin, and byrd and knew that texas would still be recruiting pins behind them too. im not sure i had either of them cracking the lineup in their texas career. only if helmers improved a lot, especially with passing, and maybe tomkinson got into a 3ro opposite role like molly at some point her junior-ish year also maybe she does leave, but miller knew coming where she was on the depth chart. she's an undersized walk on. i'd personally be really, really surprised to see her leave texas before she gets her degree.
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Nov 10, 2023 13:16:01 GMT -5
Can someone explain to me why JE sat Devin, instead of platooning with Jenna, other than he knows she's entering the portal? Alternating them earlier in the season when one got cold worked so well, so I'm mystified why he would let the KSU horror show go on and not make the change. I'd love to see her stay, but like Mel Parra (still love that serve and watch TCU games just for it) a change of scenery might do her good. I'm sorry to see Asija and Molly have to slog through this season, but isn't that just more proof that the COVID year eligibility is bad for the players personally AND the team? You delay the development of your young players, and your older players stagnate in development unless they transfer to another program for the last year (picking up a post-grad degree and a new experience -- like Zoe and others). I know that JFO and the Ohio State University have had a rough season, but I think she made the right decision for her program long term. "You can't be 20 on Sugar Mountain, though you think that you'll be leaving there too soon" Neil Young Well COVID years helped teams win the last two national champions, so I'm gonna say...no. Plus it's a problem that is going to resolve itself next season. There's not really a "long term" impact
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Post by hornshouse23 on Nov 10, 2023 13:21:15 GMT -5
Now that’s a longhorn legend.
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Nov 10, 2023 13:22:20 GMT -5
I also never said Jerrit Elliot was a bad coach this time. That is me entire point. YOU guys did. All I simply said was at the beginning of the year when I voiced my opinion on something, something ALOT of you are voicing right now, I was dragged for being a hater. Now it’s ok because you guys are doing it? That’s my point. It’s hypocritical. And don’t give me the BS that you guys can say it because you guys are Texas fans, cause to be completely honesty, I can’t remember a single post where I disparaged Texas as a program. In fact, one of my first post on this site in 2013 was a post of me praising Texas and most specifically, Haley eckerman who was my favorite non wahine volleyball Player for a long time. You guys have so many local girls on your team, why would I hate you guys? Sure I like other teams more, but I’ve never talked bad about your program. I may have said things about your coaches, but it’s thing once again, yall are saying. The long time Texas posters can attest, I’ve had plenty of conversations in messages about them about it too Like I said, your coaching staff is far from my favorite, and that has very little to do with their coaching ability, to be quite frank, I think Elliot is a dick. And don’t get my started on who he hired. But it seems like the ones who do buy into the program, genuinely do love him, as evident by eggleston, SKT etc. good for them and Texas. I would trade my soul for the wahine to have success like Texas It won’t happen so kudos to Texas for staying relevant Clearly you are bothered by the treatment that you have received on this thread. We have not validated you and your opinions enough. Perhaps you would like to speak to the manager.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Nov 10, 2023 13:22:28 GMT -5
Now that’s a longhorn legend. She truly did not get her flowers. She would of played libero if Elliot asked her too. She went wherever she needed, and did her damn best.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Nov 10, 2023 13:23:40 GMT -5
I also never said Jerrit Elliot was a bad coach this time. That is me entire point. YOU guys did. All I simply said was at the beginning of the year when I voiced my opinion on something, something ALOT of you are voicing right now, I was dragged for being a hater. Now it’s ok because you guys are doing it? That’s my point. It’s hypocritical. And don’t give me the BS that you guys can say it because you guys are Texas fans, cause to be completely honesty, I can’t remember a single post where I disparaged Texas as a program. In fact, one of my first post on this site in 2013 was a post of me praising Texas and most specifically, Haley eckerman who was my favorite non wahine volleyball Player for a long time. You guys have so many local girls on your team, why would I hate you guys? Sure I like other teams more, but I’ve never talked bad about your program. I may have said things about your coaches, but it’s thing once again, yall are saying. The long time Texas posters can attest, I’ve had plenty of conversations in messages about them about it too Like I said, your coaching staff is far from my favorite, and that has very little to do with their coaching ability, to be quite frank, I think Elliot is a dick. And don’t get my started on who he hired. But it seems like the ones who do buy into the program, genuinely do love him, as evident by eggleston, SKT etc. good for them and Texas. I would trade my soul for the wahine to have success like Texas It won’t happen so kudos to Texas for staying relevant Clearly you are bothered by the treatment that you have received on this thread. We have not validated you and your opinions enough. Perhaps you would like to speak to the manager.
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Post by g4lvolley on Nov 10, 2023 13:23:47 GMT -5
do we know for sure that Skinner, Wenaas, and Akana are all coming back next year to use their covid year or are we just assuming that? Skinner and Wenaas confirmed. Not sure about Akana.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Nov 10, 2023 13:25:08 GMT -5
Now that’s a longhorn legend. She truly did not get her flowers. She would of played libero if Elliot asked her too. She went wherever she needed, and did her damn best. So many moments stand out to me. But when she came in and saved our bacon because sun was struggling. And then gave Lexi an off the ground complete bear hug after we won. Wow. What a moment.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Nov 10, 2023 13:27:15 GMT -5
She truly did not get her flowers. She would of played libero if Elliot asked her too. She went wherever she needed, and did her damn best. So many moments stand out to me. But when she came in and saved our bacon because sun was struggling. And then gave Lexi an off the ground complete bear hug after we won. Wow. What a moment. She was so slept on. Im glad she is having a good pro career. I know her years werent the best with all that random drama that happened, but im glad she stuck it out. I always wanted her to come and play with her former setter Iosia, but im glad texas fans appreciate her
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Nov 10, 2023 13:28:35 GMT -5
Clearly you are bothered by the treatment that you have received on this thread. We have not validated you and your opinions enough. Perhaps you would like to speak to the manager. I found it interesting that everything in your post was about *you*
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