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Post by hornfanaustin on Jan 15, 2024 10:34:39 GMT -5
For those SEC teams visiting Austin for the first time this coming Fall, a short introduction to our old, creaky gym. And it is LOUD, especially when Texas serves. The noise disrupts the communication on the opposing teams. Someone who played college volleyball and had a daughter play in Gregory, responded to my question in another thread if the noise really did bother them:
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Post by crazyfan on Jan 15, 2024 12:33:08 GMT -5
So of course they bring in Texas 2023 backup setter Marina Crownover to make it FIVE! setters for 2024 (as of now). Their 2023 freshman setter started every match, so clearly she beat out the two junior setters. Where does Marina fit in here, new primary backup? Interesting that Crownover will be with the same coach who talked Jhenna Gabriel out of retirement to lead UNLV to the tournament. 5 setters? that's seems like a lot 😳😳😳 5 setters. That seems a little like overkill in that position. Maybe some are leaving in May? |
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Post by vbshrink on Jan 15, 2024 15:40:04 GMT -5
So of course they bring in Texas 2023 backup setter Marina Crownover to make it FIVE! setters for 2024 (as of now). Their 2023 freshman setter started every match, so clearly she beat out the two junior setters. Where does Marina fit in here, new primary backup? Interesting that Crownover will be with the same coach who talked Jhenna Gabriel out of retirement to lead UNLV to the tournament. 5 setters? that's seems like a lot Well, Longnecker is now listed as a “S/L,” but they still have Dudley, Melloni, White, and now Crownover, unless there’s been a departure. |
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Post by vbshrink on Jan 16, 2024 11:35:19 GMT -5
Made a quick update to reflect that MB Chaise Campbell is reportedly returning to Bama for her extra COVID year of eligibility, reversing a previous decision to look elsewhere.
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Post by texaggie on Jan 16, 2024 12:08:54 GMT -5
Pre-Josh Taylor, Mizzou consistently had very good attendance. Here’s to hoping that will happen again Who was the Mizzou head coach back in the Big 12 days who brought in a lot of Chinese players? Those Mizzou teams were tough. Wayne Kreklow, Uncle? of Molly Kreklow Taylor who was an All-American setter for Missou, who then married Josh Taylor, who then became head coach when Wayne stepped down? |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jan 16, 2024 12:46:44 GMT -5
Who was the Mizzou head coach back in the Big 12 days who brought in a lot of Chinese players? Those Mizzou teams were tough. Wayne Kreklow, Uncle? of Molly Kreklow Taylor who was an All-American setter for Missou, who then married Josh Taylor, who then became head coach when Wayne stepped down? Lord. That sentence was a roller coaster ride. |
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Post by mln59 on Jan 16, 2024 12:49:15 GMT -5
Wayne Kreklow, Uncle? of Molly Kreklow Taylor who was an All-American setter for Missou, who then married Josh Taylor, who then became head coach when Wayne stepped down? Lord. That sentence was a roller coaster ride. i dare you to diagram it |
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Post by donut on Jan 16, 2024 13:34:04 GMT -5
Mizzou used to be arguably the second best team in the SEC. Probably until Leah Edmond got to Kentucky, honestly. They were the 4-seed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament after going undefeated.
Can't understate how important the Sullivan hire was. Taylor managed to take what the Kreklows had built and threw it in the dumpster in the span of like 3 seasons.
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Jan 16, 2024 13:46:53 GMT -5
Mizzou used to be arguably the second best team in the SEC. Probably until Leah Edmond got to Kentucky, honestly. They were the 4-seed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament after going undefeated. Can't understate how important the Sullivan hire was. Taylor managed to take what the Kreklows had built and threw it in the dumpster in the span of like 3 seasons. May he never see another coaching job again 😭 |
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Post by 'hornsVB on Jan 16, 2024 14:09:48 GMT -5
Missouri will be moving up imo. I agree. The OP wrote:Indeed. They went from 9-19 / 2-16 in Taylor's last year to 18-13 / 9-9 in Sullivan's first year. I became curious and looked into Mizzou's postseason. First I noticed that Mizzou scored 40 points in the 2nd & 3rd games after putting up just 14 in Game One in the tourney loss to Nebraska. Impressive resiliency. Other than knowing about the Jhenna Gabriel / UNLV situation in '22, I hadn't looked much at Sullivan's background until after Crownover ended up at Mizzou. I learned that Sullivan spent more than a decade as an assistant to CJL @ ISU before her five years as head coach at UNLV. I went back and watched her post-match presser after the loss to Nebraska and was very impressed. Sullivan seems like the real deal. I expect Mizzou to pull off a lot of upsets on their climb to the upper echelon of SEC VB, assuming they are able to hang on to Sullivan. Tidbits likely only of interest to Texas fans: she was a freshman OH on Jim Moore's final KSU team (1996). After going 0-6 against Texas in her first three years, she and KSU were 2-0 against Jim Moore's Texas in her senior season (1999). |
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 16, 2024 15:27:42 GMT -5
Mizzou2023 Recap: Perhaps the true surprise story of the year in the SEC. The roster was stitched together with the remnants of the Taylor era and included a seemingly random collection of parts (four setters on the roster – FOUR!) So of course they bring in Texas 2023 backup setter Marina Crownover to make it FIVE! setters for 2024 (as of now). Their 2023 freshman setter started every match, so clearly she beat out the two junior setters. Where does Marina fit in here, new primary backup? Interesting that Crownover will be with the same coach who talked Jhenna Gabriel out of retirement to lead UNLV to the tournament. Maybe they run a 6-2? Franco is a capable opposite. |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jan 16, 2024 17:39:44 GMT -5
Mizzou used to be arguably the second best team in the SEC. Probably until Leah Edmond got to Kentucky, honestly. They were the 4-seed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament after going undefeated. Can't understate how important the Sullivan hire was. Taylor managed to take what the Kreklows had built and threw it in the dumpster in the span of like 3 seasons. That whole journey should be studied. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2024 2:59:21 GMT -5
vbshrink not sure if you’re aware but Tennessee added Niña Cajic Mizzou added Mychael Vernon and Marina Crownover
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Post by vbshrink on Feb 6, 2024 0:36:40 GMT -5
vbshrink not sure if you’re aware but Tennessee added Niña Cajic Mizzou added Mychael Vernon and Marina Crownover Yeah, there are a couple other new updates, too. I just haven’t gotten around to posting updates. Thanks for the nudge! |
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Post by vbshrink on Feb 7, 2024 14:50:24 GMT -5
Ok, I think I've got everything updated as of today (2/7/24). Please let me know what I've missed! It's always appreciated!
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