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Post by horns1 on May 28, 2024 20:45:16 GMT -5
The Hogs are going to be all new at both pins. Romani Thurman is likely your starting OPP, but after that you have one lefty OH (Calame) who played in a couple matches two years ago when Gillen took a knock to her knee and a bunch of never-played-a-point-in-college kids. I forgot that Tennessee transferred in Hayden Kubik too. I'd imagine Hayden could be looking at a solid year with regular starter rhythm. Her along with maybe Fr Paityn Chapman (?). They just added Eryn Jones, transfer from TCU, but I don't know that she's good enough to make an impact for them. They also have 20 kids on their roster! We think maybe there's some NIL scholarship creation there or are that many kids wanting to walk on Rocky Top? She did not impress me at all in her limited play at Nebraska. Can she be a solid starting pin hitter at Tennessee? Guess that depends on who she has to beat out. I don't believe she's an upgrade from the pin hitters the Vols lost.
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Post by pointexas on May 28, 2024 21:46:53 GMT -5
From what I could find the only OH they’re adding in 2025 is Megan Fitch. Not sure if she’s “elite” per say but she’s definitely got the size and overall athleticism. Also they’re adding Greek national team member Elena Karakasi (S) for the class of 2024. is there another one ?? she was our setter a couple of years ago and played just one year under Bird ignore me. I misread the post. Sorry about that
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Post by seceason on May 29, 2024 12:33:38 GMT -5
I forgot that Tennessee transferred in Hayden Kubik too. I'd imagine Hayden could be looking at a solid year with regular starter rhythm. Her along with maybe Fr Paityn Chapman (?). They just added Eryn Jones, transfer from TCU, but I don't know that she's good enough to make an impact for them. They also have 20 kids on their roster! We think maybe there's some NIL scholarship creation there or are that many kids wanting to walk on Rocky Top? She did not impress me at all in her limited play at Nebraska. Can she be a solid starting pin hitter at Tennessee? Guess that depends on who she has to beat out. I don't believe she's an upgrade from the pin hitters the Vols lost. Ya. That goes back to my comment about starter rhythm. I think that's a real thing. Kids coming on and off the bench, generally in unexpected scenarios, it takes time to play your way into a match often times. When I was watching her at 16/17, that arm, some nice 6ro skill. I thought at the time she was pretty elite. Also, not knocking the SEC, I love this conference, but you don't have to be Nebraska good to be a starter beating a good number of teams in the SEC. I know last years team at Tennessee was awesome and lost to Texas in 5, but 1, maybe 2 of those kids could start at Nebraska over the crew they had.
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Post by horns1 on May 29, 2024 22:18:07 GMT -5
I was expecting Texas to be sent to Florida, but I wasn't expecting Florida to get both Texas and Kentucky at home, and Texas having to play both Florida and Kentucky on the road. Read today that in women's softball, Florida gets both Texas and Oklahoma conference series at home in 2025. That's quite a coup. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hPffGA9hG
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Post by jwvolley on May 29, 2024 22:24:56 GMT -5
I was expecting Texas to be sent to Florida, but I wasn't expecting Florida to get both Texas and Kentucky at home, and Texas having to play both Florida and Kentucky on the road. Read today that in women's softball, Florida gets both Texas and Oklahoma conference series at home in 2025. That's quite a coup. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hPffGA9hG Texas last year had all of Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor and BYU (7 matches) at home in the Big 12. These things do happen sometimes. Sad to see Kentucky and Florida only playing once.
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Post by pointexas on May 29, 2024 22:41:41 GMT -5
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Post by seceason on May 30, 2024 4:53:35 GMT -5
I was expecting Texas to be sent to Florida, but I wasn't expecting Florida to get both Texas and Kentucky at home, and Texas having to play both Florida and Kentucky on the road. Read today that in women's softball, Florida gets both Texas and Oklahoma conference series at home in 2025. That's quite a coup. https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hPffGA9hG Texas last year had all of Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor and BYU (7 matches) at home in the Big 12. These things do happen sometimes. Sad to see Kentucky and Florida only playing once. On the Florida page, some were pretty critical of the softer non con. I’d take a guess that they’re gonna do their best to protect Stucky early in her return while still winning matches. That roster with her is loaded and I think they’re prepped for a deep run in the tournament.
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Post by Friday on Jun 6, 2024 22:10:38 GMT -5
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Post by GatorsChomp on Jun 7, 2024 21:00:14 GMT -5
I just realized Florida is playing UCF during conference schedule... did they move to the SEC or am I missing something and looking like an idiot
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Post by pointexas on Jun 7, 2024 21:10:52 GMT -5
I just realized Florida is playing UCF during conference schedule... did they move to the SEC or am I missing something and looking like an idiot looks like Wise might have just wanted a 2 game week that close to the tournament? It might help RIP or it might have something to do with conditioning for the tournament? I’m not sure but they’re definitely not in the SEC
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Post by hopefuldawg on Jun 7, 2024 21:49:36 GMT -5
Edit: Just watched the video and forgot about Jurnee Robinson OH: Skinner (Texas), Robinson (LSU) MB: Fischer (Georgia), Cos-Okpalla (TAMU) Opp: Martin (Florida) S: Grome (Kentucky) L: Sands (Missouri)
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Post by foxparker on Jun 7, 2024 22:45:26 GMT -5
Edit: Just watched the video and forgot about Jurnee Robinson OH: Skinner (Texas), Robinson (LSU) MB: Fischer (Georgia), Cos-Okpalla (TAMU) Opp: Martin (Florida) S: Grome (Kentucky) L: Sands (Missouri) I think this is the best possible answer. I was thinking maybe deMarrais from Mizzou in place of Robinson but then having to switch libero it starts to get messy from there.
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Post by horns1 on Jun 12, 2024 18:09:47 GMT -5
So, here's what's known so far about home-and-away opponents:
Auburn (Alabama and Florida)
South Carolina (Florida and Tennessee)
Kentucky (Mizzou and Georgia)
LSU (A&M and Alabama)
Florida (South Carolina and Auburn)
Alabama (Auburn and LSU)
A&M (LSU & Texas)
Mizzou (Kentucky and Miss. State)
Arkansas (Oklahoma and Ole Miss)
Georgia (Kentucky)
Tennessee (South Carolina)
Texas (A&M)
Ole Miss (Arkansas)
Miss. State (Mizzou)
Oklahoma (Arkansas)
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Post by seceason on Jun 15, 2024 17:56:50 GMT -5
SEC striking early with some commitments. Genevieve Harris (S) to Texas, many people had called that and then UGA announced two today. A Libero and Taylor Bruce who is pretty bouncy, but just 5'9.
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Post by slxpress on Jun 15, 2024 19:01:55 GMT -5
SEC striking early with some commitments. Genevieve Harris (S) to Texas, many people had called that and then UGA announced two today. A Libero and Taylor Bruce who is pretty bouncy, but just 5'9. No announcement yet but if you connect the dots it sure looks like Henley Anderson is committed to Texas. We need to wait for a social media announcement from her, but I feel like that’s imminent.
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