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Post by moondog4444 on Aug 25, 2024 3:48:19 GMT -5
I'm also going with Youtube tv
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Post by mr. samwich on Aug 25, 2024 4:20:07 GMT -5
Based on lack of critism can we assume Skinner is still looking *sharp* after USANT stint? NPOY in the bag...?
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Post by slxpress on Aug 25, 2024 4:54:51 GMT -5
Based on lack of critism can we assume Skinner is still looking *sharp* after USANT stint? NPOY in the bag...? If she's healthy, she's by far going to be the best player in college volleyball. The usual caveat is that Texas has to make the Final Four. This team looks fantastic on paper. But that Elite Eight opponent will be no joke. And last year the team faced match point elimination against Tennessee in the Sweet 16. It's not a given by any stretch of the imagination. I'd like to see the team come out a little stronger than last year. They looked like it was their first match they'd ever played together against Long Beach State. It felt like it took quite a while into the season before they remotely found their groove - even when they were winning - and didn't really hit their stride until the Stanford rematch in the Palo Alto. I'd like to see them win the SEC and earn a regional host spot. Those are more important to me right now than whether Skinner wins player of the year at the end of the season. But to get to that point we'll need Skinner playing at a very high level, so it all goes together. But I pretty much take Skinner for granted. Not just that she'll be a force to be reckoned with on the court. But that she'll have actually improved her game by some substantial amount from last season, and will continue to do so throughout the year. The best thing that national team experience helped give her (along with her close association with her Olympian sister) is how much higher the bar is at the next level. But watching her the last two years (and while she was at Kentucky) it's been remarkable to me to see her continual improvement. She was great when she arrived on campus. She's at next level stuff at this point. I'm curious to see how dominant she can be this year. |
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Post by texannexile on Aug 25, 2024 7:17:47 GMT -5
Ramirez was discussed several times in the UTSA scrimmage but no mention of her during the Orange/White. Did she play and if so what were the observations? Thanks
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Post by hornfanaustin on Aug 25, 2024 7:21:10 GMT -5
Ramirez was discussed several times in the UTSA scrimmage but no mention of her during the Orange/White. Did she play and if so what were the observations? Thanks In sweats the whole time. |
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Post by hookem1 on Aug 25, 2024 9:47:12 GMT -5
www.instagram.com/reel/C_GHtO5RVb3/?igsh=MWxhZm5rZ2o1aHk1cQ==HIGH SCHOOL Four-year varsity libero for head coach Miguel Saenz at Westlake High School…USA Volleyball National Team Development Program in 2022 and 2023…twice named to the 6A All-State team and the two-time 6A District Defensive Player of the Year…named as the 6A District Newcomer of the Year in 2020…holds the Westlake career digs record with 2,118…2023 JVA All-National Team…named a 2023 AVCA Second Team All-American and AVCA All-Region Team…AVCA Best and Brightest Second Team in 2023 and AVCA Phenom in 2021 and 2022…2023 Prep Volleyball 17’s Club All-American and Prep Volleyball All-Region Team…named as a Prep Volleyball Top 100 player in 2022 and 2023...member of the All-Central Texas Team in 2022 and 2023…2023 Austin Sports Journal Libero of the Year. PERSONAL Daughter of Mark and Christina Emerick…has one sister Olivia. Boyfriend Theo Gilles signed to play baseball at Texas before being drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Post by mikeyc on Aug 25, 2024 11:06:13 GMT -5
www.instagram.com/reel/C_GHtO5RVb3/?igsh=MWxhZm5rZ2o1aHk1cQ==HIGH SCHOOL Four-year varsity libero for head coach Miguel Saenz at Westlake High School…USA Volleyball National Team Development Program in 2022 and 2023…twice named to the 6A All-State team and the two-time 6A District Defensive Player of the Year…named as the 6A District Newcomer of the Year in 2020…holds the Westlake career digs record with 2,118…2023 JVA All-National Team…named a 2023 AVCA Second Team All-American and AVCA All-Region Team…AVCA Best and Brightest Second Team in 2023 and AVCA Phenom in 2021 and 2022…2023 Prep Volleyball 17’s Club All-American and Prep Volleyball All-Region Team…named as a Prep Volleyball Top 100 player in 2022 and 2023...member of the All-Central Texas Team in 2022 and 2023…2023 Austin Sports Journal Libero of the Year. PERSONAL Daughter of Mark and Christina Emerick…has one sister Olivia. Boyfriend Theo Gilles signed to play baseball at Texas before being drafted in the first round by the Tampa Bay Rays. My daughter played with Reese for several years at AJV. I'm excited to see her development. Hope she excels at this level like she did in HS and Club. |
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Post by horns1 on Aug 25, 2024 12:24:22 GMT -5
Ramirez also in sweat pants. Bit of a limp For those who asked about Ramirez. Seemed like an ankle she was favoring prior to the match. |
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Post by g4lvolley on Aug 25, 2024 12:53:34 GMT -5
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Post by horns1 on Aug 25, 2024 12:53:53 GMT -5
My overall impressions of the scrimmage:
- glad the 2023 class is healthy; while I don't believe Byrd, Bunton, or Helmers will make sizeable contributions this season, they need to get their reps in practice and compete against our veteran starters if they have any hopes of being starters in 2025; Swindle being healthy allows her to play her game without limitations
- so glad we picked up the transfers we did; starters need to be pushed in order to improve and stay hungry; Rutherford (if healthy) is the likeliest transfer starter on Sunday and we need her offense as she'll be playing alongside 2 inexperienced middle blockers
- lot of players had some really good moments; I think consistency was lacking by so many players, but the lineup changes every set certainly had an impact on that
- our middle blockers were not as offensive-minded as during the Spring match against Texas State; will have to go back and re-watch that match, but I think I was more impressed by the offense as a whole that match than I was yesterday
- happy we have so many good to great serving options; the last 2 or 3 years our serving has just gotten tougher; glad our coaching staff has been placing an emphasis on that
- my biggest surprise was that Sydney Helmers seemed to show such good ball control skills in the back row; she just seemed so calm in the back row
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Post by mln59 on Aug 25, 2024 13:01:14 GMT -5
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Post by katn on Aug 25, 2024 17:16:10 GMT -5
did you guys know texas a&m beat baylor yesterday 3-1 (in a scrimmage)
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Post by hornfanaustin on Aug 25, 2024 17:25:54 GMT -5
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Post by hookem1 on Aug 25, 2024 17:30:54 GMT -5
Oklahoma lost to a DII team who lost in the first round of their tournament…I know it’s just an exhibition but yikes.
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Post by hookem1 on Aug 25, 2024 17:35:33 GMT -5
Also I’m really glad that we don’t have to use a male practice player in exhibitions, or other non team members. (Although it can be cool to see old players). It’s one of the perks of having a bigger roster in recent years, fans can see more of the actual team members on the court!
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