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Post by asdf27 on Nov 3, 2024 20:11:42 GMT -5
Rutherford had 3kps hitting .344. really can’t ask for much more than that. by far the best hitter on the court today The problem is when Texas can’t pass that option goes away. She had 2 kills in set 4 and 5. I like Skinner playing 6ro, but our the littles on the bench really that bad that JE can’t put them back there when Wenaas is in the front row? If she isn’t gonna be running a back row attack then just put someone else in there no? |
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Post by horns1 on Nov 3, 2024 20:16:18 GMT -5
I never have the desire to see Emma in middle back again btw. if we want Emerick on the court, fine, but seriously put her in middle back and if she can’t play middle back, then she doesn’t deserve to be on the court. Jenna was doing just fine back there. I think a solution for Jenna front row would be more desirable than her back row (if we stay in the 5-1). I’d also love to know JE’s thought process on not starting Mari. could’ve been the reason we didn’t straight up sweep…That decision really got under my skin. We know it wasn't injury-related. I doubt it was about missing practice as that would have been Saturday. I doubt it was about not attending class as one would think that would have resulted in missing the first set against Mizzou instead of OU. |
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Post by Longhorn20 on Nov 3, 2024 20:16:45 GMT -5
Hear me out: Skinner as a 6 rotation Opposite (but plays middle back on defense) and two 3 rotation outsides that are better out of system hitters (Byrd? Kahahawai? Helmers?). Akana and Emerick/Ramirez play back row. Obviously Skinner is having a hard time hitting from the left out of system and Wenaas has averaged like 5 kills per match recently.
We are just SO bad out of system this year which is surprising because we didn’t really lose any of our second contacts OR our out of system hitters. Oklahoma was significantly better out of system than we were.
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Post by horns1 on Nov 3, 2024 20:27:27 GMT -5
I definitely don't understand what happened personnel-wise this weekend. I had posted after the A&M match that I'd be shocked if Jerritt reverted back to a 5-1 offense; he stated one of the reasons for switching to the 2-setter offense was that we needed 3 front attackers in place at all times because we weren't getting enough offensive productivity when only one OH and one inexperienced MB were front row for 3 rotations without an Opposite and Madi not playing in the back row. That made sense; and Devin really helped come through with adding offensive firepower since the Baylor match.
We lost to A&M at home in 5-sets. There were 9 days after that for a re-evaluation of how the season was going, and how to improve things moving forward. At that point with the Mizzou match still over a week away, I just wasn't convinced many changes would be made simply because of the loss to A&M (who we had already beaten with the same personnel). There must have been more reasons than that for the personnel changes. So, in the Mizzou match, we stay in a 2-setter offense, but switch the setter/Opposite combination. And, since we want Carlson to serve, that means we lost Devin's service rotation, and her limited D-ball usage. Why Rutherford was serving instead of Swindle still makes no sense to me; it's not like we ever set her from the back row. I don't think Rutherford had served or played back row all season; if she did, it was extremely rare. That change will leave me scratching my head. And, no back row attacks for Skinner that I recall; why not?
They say timing is everything. I would think the 9 days between the A&M and Mizzou matches would have been the time to make any "drastic" changes based on the amount of practice time to implement those changes. But, the switch to the 5-1 is made after the Mizzou loss and basically one day prior to the OU match. I definitely don't get the "timing" of this decision. Wenaas was coming of a 17-dig performance against Mizzou, and passed 24 serves at like 2.04. But, she is removed from the back row rotations in favor of true freshman Reese Emerick who hasn't played at all (or extremely sparingly) this season. Again, there has to be more to it. We had Skinner playing all 6 rotations (was that new today, or did it happen against Mizzou, too?) and she got plenty of back row attacks; but, her serve receive on Friday night against Mizzou was not good (1.71); so, she gets rewarded with playing 6 rotations today?
Overall, seems like the coaching staff tried everything they could to not bench Swindle in favor of Carlson. But, it's happened. The setting numbers don't lie; it's pretty much been like that all season long when both played in the same match.
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Post by volleyfriends on Nov 3, 2024 20:29:48 GMT -5
Long-time lurker, first-time poster on this thread.
While Texas didn't get the win, I think the team's weaknesses today actually lend support to sticking with a 5-1. The breakdown of passing continues to be the issue, and without complete-ish outside duos (ala Luper and Debeer of Louisville, Franklin and TTA/her DS of Wisconsin last year, and even Barton and Ensley/her DS of Washington), the 6-2 is a tougher system to stay in rhythm.
The other issues today - defensive pattern versus #12, spacing for Maddie's backrow, and chemistry during situational subs (e.g., when Devin came in to block and Akana is setting) - all these have a better chance of getting fixed. I know Texas does not have the luxury of time, but I believe it's doable.
On to Wednesday (from most obvious to more contentious)...
- Halter as libero. Full stop.
- Akana is a lock as DS for whoever plays Oppo .
- Skinner is a lock for 6-rotation OH; you need her backrow hitting (and leadership!). Keeping her in OH2 is fine too as that allows the Opposite's DS to cover her during serve receive.
- Singletary as M1. You need her blocking to help with the setter (especially if you go with Avery).
- Rutherford has proven to be the more efficient Oppo.
- Ames I think is fine, or I just don't know enough about who's next in the depth chart.
- For setter, I would go with Avery. Set location is better. They just look more fluid with her (e.g., notice how Akana barely stepped in front of Avery for OOS second balls?).
- For the other outside... I would go with Jenna backrow (rather than Emerick)... and maybe Jenna front row too. I 100% understand why people want to see a different solution (e.g., Devin or Lauenstein), but personally, I would simplify the line-up and go with Jenna all-around.
I think the above keeps the game simple, and allows the team to focus on fewer things to fix in the short time left. I really think they can figure it out.
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Post by nellynel on Nov 3, 2024 20:40:23 GMT -5
Not quite as troubled and the reason is Texas didn’t lose 3 in a row at home to A&M, Missouri and OU on a fluke. All 3 of those teams have better volleyball rosters than Texas. This reads as sarcasm but I'm gonna wait for you to elaborate So you think Texas is better than those 3 teams even though they lost most statistical categories, including passing and the matches at home? Losing to K-State on the road last year was a fluke. The RS and OH transfers were upgrades for OU. Crownover makes Missouri significantly better than last year. All 3 of those teams play better complimentary volleyball than Texas right now. This team is better served accepting what they are right now and putting in the work to get better. |
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Post by austinhorn21 on Nov 3, 2024 20:46:02 GMT -5
I never have the desire to see Emma in middle back again btw. if we want Emerick on the court, fine, but seriously put her in middle back and if she can’t play middle back, then she doesn’t deserve to be on the court. Jenna was doing just fine back there. I think a solution for Jenna front row would be more desirable than her back row (if we stay in the 5-1). I’d also love to know JE’s thought process on not starting Mari. could’ve been the reason we didn’t straight up sweep…That decision really got under my skin. We know it wasn't injury-related. I doubt it was about missing practice as that would have been Saturday. I doubt it was about not attending class as one would think that would have resulted in missing the first set against Mizzou instead of OU. i was thinking missed curfew Saturday night. Purely speculation though. Honestly have no idea but wish she was playing the entire match. |
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Post by hopefuldawg on Nov 3, 2024 20:46:07 GMT -5
Rutherford had 3kps hitting .344. really can’t ask for much more than that. by far the best hitter on the court today Shelton reading this |
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Post by nellynel on Nov 3, 2024 20:57:45 GMT -5
Hear me out: Skinner as a 6 rotation Opposite (but plays middle back on defense) and two 3 rotation outsides that are better out of system hitters (Byrd? Kahahawai? Helmers?). Akana and Emerick/Ramirez play back row. Obviously Skinner is having a hard time hitting from the left out of system and Wenaas has averaged like 5 kills per match recently. We are just SO bad out of system this year which is surprising because we didn’t really lose any of our second contacts OR our out of system hitters. Oklahoma was significantly better out of system than we were. Carlson 44 assist. Chamberlin 46 assist. OU total assist 65, Texas 50. 19-6 on non-setter assist. |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Nov 3, 2024 21:25:34 GMT -5
Rutherford had 3kps hitting .344. really can’t ask for much more than that. by far the best hitter on the court today Shelton reading this oh my god I totally meant to say our side of the court |
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Nov 3, 2024 21:28:14 GMT -5
So what is the issue? Clearly serve and pass, but it feels like we just don’t have help on the pins for Skinner. I mean Rutherford is great, but when I watched the match today it just felt like she wasn’t as high-scoring as she can be, and Wenaas like we need to find something there like she is giving us nothing. My issue is why have ALLLLL this talent on the bench (Lauenstein, Helmers, Bryd, Kahahawai, Miller, Tompkinson) and not even use them. Where is Binney? Her serve if I remember correctly is pretty darn good. It just doesn’t feel like a roster of 20 when it’s the same people every game and we CONTINUE to struggle Rutherford had 3kps hitting .344. really can’t ask for much more than that. by far the best hitter on the court today Facts, her and Skinner are doing their part offensively. We need more production from everybody else. But for that to happen, the passing needs to be better, simple as that. |
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Nov 3, 2024 21:30:10 GMT -5
Hear me out: Skinner as a 6 rotation Opposite (but plays middle back on defense) and two 3 rotation outsides that are better out of system hitters (Byrd? Kahahawai? Helmers?). Akana and Emerick/Ramirez play back row. Obviously Skinner is having a hard time hitting from the left out of system and Wenaas has averaged like 5 kills per match recently. We are just SO bad out of system this year which is surprising because we didn’t really lose any of our second contacts OR our out of system hitters. Oklahoma was significantly better out of system than we were. Didn’t helmers serve receive look good in the spring ? Maybe try her out. 😖 We just need an outside that can pass. |
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Post by horns1 on Nov 3, 2024 21:33:55 GMT -5
Hear me out: Skinner as a 6 rotation Opposite (but plays middle back on defense) and two 3 rotation outsides that are better out of system hitters (Byrd? Kahahawai? Helmers?). Akana and Emerick/Ramirez play back row. Obviously Skinner is having a hard time hitting from the left out of system and Wenaas has averaged like 5 kills per match recently. We are just SO bad out of system this year which is surprising because we didn’t really lose any of our second contacts OR our out of system hitters. Oklahoma was significantly better out of system than we were. Didn’t helmers serve receive look good in the spring ? Maybe try her out. 😖 We just need an outside the can pass. It was stated on here a few days ago that Helmers got injured again, IIRC. |
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Post by katn on Nov 3, 2024 21:34:09 GMT -5
Hear me out: Skinner as a 6 rotation Opposite (but plays middle back on defense) and two 3 rotation outsides that are better out of system hitters (Byrd? Kahahawai? Helmers?). Akana and Emerick/Ramirez play back row. Obviously Skinner is having a hard time hitting from the left out of system and Wenaas has averaged like 5 kills per match recently. We are just SO bad out of system this year which is surprising because we didn’t really lose any of our second contacts OR our out of system hitters. Oklahoma was significantly better out of system than we were. Didn’t helmers serve receive look good in the spring ? Maybe try her out. 😖 We just need an outside the can pass. i believe she is still injured too (she was in a boot) |
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Nov 3, 2024 21:37:30 GMT -5
Didn’t helmers serve receive look good in the spring ? Maybe try her out. 😖 We just need an outside the can pass. It was stated on here a few days ago that Helmers got injured again, IIRC. Oh wow, that sucks. |
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