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Post by madden55 on Jan 30, 2023 19:04:12 GMT -5
i recognize that your points about Nebraska were valid, but i noticed you focused on what nebraska lost and what texas has coming in. the reason why i brought up texas was that i perceived the longhorns were very much in the same boat as nebraska. teams with unproven setters are hard to gauge preseason. i think both texas at 3 and nebraska at 4 are on shaky ground. but setter isnt the only question mark for nebraska, so its not the same situation at all imo. both are likely to rely on a freshman setter, but texas is pretty fine everywhere else. nebraska doesn't have proven passers, highly terminal pins or middles. beason is the only player on that roster who has shown she can consistently put a ball away and Rodriguez is the only one who's shown she can consistently pass and defend at a high level. texas doesn't have that issue on their roster right now. they have a group of proven passers / defenders and terminal attackers in every position that, as of right now, nebraska does not yea it’s not even really comparable lol….
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Post by Longhorn20 on Jan 30, 2023 19:30:48 GMT -5
texas doesn't have that issue on their roster right now. they have a group of proven passers / defenders that, as of right now, nebraska does not I love this alternate universe us Texas fans have been in the last couple years
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Post by stanfordvb on Jan 30, 2023 19:34:39 GMT -5
texas doesn't have that issue on their roster right now. they have a group of proven passers / defenders that, as of right now, nebraska does not I love this alternate universe us Texas fans have been in the last couple years y'all have been able to pass for like 6 months lolll
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Post by pcll0718 on Jan 30, 2023 19:58:03 GMT -5
i recognize that your points about Nebraska were valid, but i noticed you focused on what nebraska lost and what texas has coming in. the reason why i brought up texas was that i perceived the longhorns were very much in the same boat as nebraska. teams with unproven setters are hard to gauge preseason. i think both texas at 3 and nebraska at 4 are on shaky ground. but setter isnt the only question mark for nebraska, so its not the same situation at all imo. both are likely to rely on a freshman setter, but texas is pretty fine everywhere else. nebraska doesn't have proven passers, highly terminal pins or middles. beason is the only player on that roster who has shown she can consistently put a ball away and Rodriguez is the only one who's shown she can consistently pass and defend at a high level. texas doesn't have that issue on their roster right now. they have a group of proven passers / defenders and terminal attackers in every position that, as of right now, nebraska does not Interesting that Krause had a higher hitting% freshman and sophomore year playing in the “stronger Big Ten” than Beason had playing in the SEC. Would seem rather impressive when comparing only those two.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jan 30, 2023 20:10:02 GMT -5
I love this alternate universe us Texas fans have been in the last couple years y'all have been able to pass for like 6 months lolll Sometimes six months is all it takes.
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Post by secgator4 on Jan 30, 2023 23:02:29 GMT -5
Shocked to see Florida mentioned frequently here. They lose almost half of their kills, and replacing that production is Dixon and a true freshman? Or two true freshman? Not sold. I mean Florida lost 70% of their kills from 2021 and had a better season in 2022. A new look isn't always a bad thing. Plus, Stucky. The passing will also be improved.
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Jan 31, 2023 0:09:25 GMT -5
Are y'all even trying to do research before making comments on what somebody has returning?? Louisville has 2 returning middles Creese and PK Kong at 6”4/6”5 returning to compete for playing time along with a highly rated 6”5 freshman middle Reese Robins.... Their main question mark is setting like everybody else. Sure they're tall but neither Kong nor Cresse produced much offense for Louisville last year. Tillman did and she's gone. No need to be condescending. Sorry, I must’ve been a little moody then lol. But PK and creese are both very solid middles. Alot times they weren't getting the greatest sets & Robins I want to bet Is a starter from day 1.
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Post by Longhorn20 on Jan 31, 2023 0:09:49 GMT -5
I love this alternate universe us Texas fans have been in the last couple years y'all have been able to pass for like 6 months lolll Haha I meant the last two seasons. 2022 and 2023. I don’t think anyone thinks I meant 2021😂
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Jan 31, 2023 0:12:51 GMT -5
Not sure if that is a bold prediction or wishful thinking. The SEC runs through Kentucky and Florida. They are clearly the best two teams and they are both going to be loaded again next season. I give the edge to Kentucky because they have one of the best Setters in the Country and they addressed their OH Pin with a transfer. At the end of the day their success will be defined by their defense because they should have plenty of offense to beat anyone. I believe what you feel, but Kentucky and Florida’s days on top of the SEC are numbered. Even without Texas coming in soon, the margin from too 2 to the rest is considerably narrower the last couple season than ever before. So maybe it’s a bold prediction AND wishful thinking. Hehheee. That would so iconic if Texas was to walk into the SEC and takeover year 1. The games would be tense.
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Post by slxpress on Jan 31, 2023 0:37:47 GMT -5
I believe what you feel, but Kentucky and Florida’s days on top of the SEC are numbered. Even without Texas coming in soon, the margin from too 2 to the rest is considerably narrower the last couple season than ever before. So maybe it’s a bold prediction AND wishful thinking. Hehheee. That would so iconic if Texas was to walk into the SEC and takeover year 1. The games would be tense. I'm expecting Texas to dominate in many of the sports they participate in. The SEC should be prepared to welcome their new overlords. Missing a high quality head coach in 3 sports. Unfortunately, two of them are the big money makers, but eventually that will get sorted out. Also, Texas is moving from what used to be the best women's basketball conference to what is now the best women's basketball conference. Mulkey has owned Texas her entire career, and Staley has owned Schaefer. So that will certainly be a challenge. And SEC baseball is no joke. But I fully expect to see both Texas and OU winning multiple conference championships in year one. Unlike Missouri and A&M, for example.
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Jan 31, 2023 0:49:14 GMT -5
Hehheee. That would so iconic if Texas was to walk into the SEC and takeover year 1. The games would be tense. I'm expecting Texas to dominate in many of the sports they participate in. The SEC should be prepared to welcome their new overlords. Missing a high quality head coach in 3 sports. Unfortunately, two of them are the big money makers, but eventually that will get sorted out. Also, Texas is moving from what used to be the best women's basketball conference to what is now the best women's basketball conference. Mulkey has owned Texas her entire career, and Staley has owned Schaefer. So that will certainly be a challenge. And SEC baseball is no joke. But I fully expect to see both Texas and OU winning multiple conference championships in year one. Unlike Missouri and A&M, for example. Ugh, not even prepared to play South Carolina In basketball lol. Baseball/ softball/football are absolute gauntlets in the SEC. But Texas should transition nicely with the way they recruit great in every sport. The easiest transition should be men's basketball though, Big 12 basketball is insane & by far the best.... I'm tired of being stressed every game & there will be actual nights off in the SEC.... 😩
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jan 31, 2023 0:50:10 GMT -5
I believe what you feel, but Kentucky and Florida’s days on top of the SEC are numbered. Even without Texas coming in soon, the margin from too 2 to the rest is considerably narrower the last couple season than ever before. So maybe it’s a bold prediction AND wishful thinking. Hehheee. That would so iconic if Texas was to walk into the SEC and takeover year 1. The games would be tense. I’m sorry. What else do you expect to happen? 😉
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Post by slxpress on Jan 31, 2023 0:54:41 GMT -5
I'm expecting Texas to dominate in many of the sports they participate in. The SEC should be prepared to welcome their new overlords. Missing a high quality head coach in 3 sports. Unfortunately, two of them are the big money makers, but eventually that will get sorted out. Also, Texas is moving from what used to be the best women's basketball conference to what is now the best women's basketball conference. Mulkey has owned Texas her entire career, and Staley has owned Schaefer. So that will certainly be a challenge. And SEC baseball is no joke. But I fully expect to see both Texas and OU winning multiple conference championships in year one. Unlike Missouri and A&M, for example. Ugh, not even prepared to play South Carolina In basketball lol. Baseball/ softball/football are absolute gauntlets in the SEC. But Texas should transition nicely with the way they recruit great in every sport. The easiest transition should be men's basketball though, Big 12 basketball is insane & by far the best.... I'm tired of being stressed every game & there will be actual nights off in the SEC.... 😩 There are issues in men's basketball since the head coach was arrested and subsequently fired. We'll see how they're addressed after the season, but the current coach will fail if he's kept on. Mark my words on that one. Also, OU is going to win a streak of conference championships in softball. The rest of us will be playing for 2nd place. They've lapped the field in how they're utilizing NIL and the portal to build super teams. I'm expecting them to be at the top echelon in gymnastics as well, but the SEC is a gauntlet in that sport, too.
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Jan 31, 2023 0:58:36 GMT -5
Ugh, not even prepared to play South Carolina In basketball lol. Baseball/ softball/football are absolute gauntlets in the SEC. But Texas should transition nicely with the way they recruit great in every sport. The easiest transition should be men's basketball though, Big 12 basketball is insane & by far the best.... I'm tired of being stressed every game & there will be actual nights off in the SEC.... 😩 There are issues in men's basketball since the head coach was arrested and subsequently fired. We'll see how they're addressed after the season, but the current coach will fail if he's kept on. Mark my words on that one. Rodney terry has done great so far and just beat #11 Baylor tonight. ( mind you their was like a 6 match losing streak in place). They’re also 18-4, ranked #10, & have sole position of 1st place In the toughest conference with Iowa state loss to Tech tonight…. He took over just before conference play & has managed to keep our 5 star recruits coming in 2023 & keep the new moody packed and rocking. If he keeps this up, that job is his.
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Post by slxpress on Jan 31, 2023 1:05:06 GMT -5
There are issues in men's basketball since the head coach was arrested and subsequently fired. We'll see how they're addressed after the season, but the current coach will fail if he's kept on. Mark my words on that one. Rodney terry has done great so far and just beat #11 Baylor tonight. ( mind you their was like a 6 match losing streak in place). They’re also 18-4 have sole position of 1st place with Iowa state loss to Tech tonight…. He took over just before conference play & has managed to keep our 5 star recruits coming in 2023 & keep the new moody packed and rocking. If he keeps this up, that job is his. It's not appropriate to dig into on volleytalk, much less on a thread about a too early 2023 preseason poll. I've known Rodney Terry for a long time. He was an assistant for Rick Barnes from 2002-2011. I'll just say you and I have differing opinions on Rodney Terry's potential, and it's been borne out with stints at Fresno State and UTEP. But yes, if he is successful this season the job is likely his. I stand by my statement.
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