September 1, 20223 yr Pretty much all lanfair with kills or blocks. And boothe when they rotate her in.
September 1, 20223 yr Author Just now, crum said: looks like a setter change? SKT’s set 3 choices weren’t great
September 1, 20223 yr Just now, Js1 said: SKT’s set 3 choices weren’t great oh yeah i can tell why he did it, i just couldnt tell if i was seeing it properly
September 1, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Im not really all that impressed with Skinner, tbh. Agreed
September 1, 20223 yr Author 15 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Im not really all that impressed with Skinner, tbh. Little energy off the bench after she got replaced by Parra
September 1, 20223 yr Author Big block assist by Devin! 23-20. TO Minny Edited September 1, 20223 yr by Js1
September 1, 20223 yr Author Match point Just now, WBT said: Wild that we're emptying the bench against the #4 team in the country. Nah, Devin was coming in as a big blocking sub against Ohio State too. Usually a double sub Texas wins in 4!
September 1, 20223 yr Feels like we rotated in most of our roster tonight, and still beat #4 team in 4 sets. badass
September 1, 20223 yr Gotta figure out that OH1 spot. And Opp too. Madi is so inconsistent with her hitting. She has a tough time adjusting to a "not-so perfect" set on the left pin. But she puts up a big block at the net. Parra only has one shot (sharp cross-court) and she tends to hit it out when she tries to go around the block. Her blocking is her weakest skill. Molly looked liked she turned the corner with her hitting against OSU in game 1. But the past two games have shown if she isn't getting a perfect in-system set, she doesn't have the power to put the ball down. Devin can hit from both pins and puts up a big block. She just needs more playing time IMO. I feel like the best line-up would be starting Devin at OH1 and Madi at Opp. Edited September 1, 20223 yr by TexasDPT
September 1, 20223 yr So the Stanford match will be their home opener. Should be another fun/hostile environment
September 1, 20223 yr Author 8 hours ago, perfectchaos007 said: So the Stanford match will be their home opener. Should be another fun/hostile environment We have a lot to work on, but I bet JE would rather we have things to do work on than nothing at all. We still have questions at setter and OH2. Minny's serving errors really killed them, but they had to do what we used to do in recent years - serve extremely aggressive to take the opponent out of system. Texas is too good in system, so you go big or go home from behind the line. Texas can actually dial back their serving because the backrow is so solid with Fleck and Halter. 3 straight matches the opponent has more SEs than Texas? Doesn't happen often for us against big name ranked teams. Miner (Stanford setter) doesn't put up as big of a block or net presence as Shaffmaster. Stanford also is prone to service errors to take their opponent out of system - they had 21 versus Florida. Edited September 1, 20223 yr by Js1
September 1, 20223 yr 14 hours ago, TwiceHorn said: Im not really all that impressed with Skinner, tbh. 14 hours ago, sunset87 said: Agreed 13 hours ago, TexasDPT said: Gotta figure out that OH1 spot. And Opp too. Madi is so inconsistent with her hitting. She has a tough time adjusting to a "not-so perfect" set on the left pin. But she puts up a big block at the net. Parra only has one shot (sharp cross-court) and she tends to hit it out when she tries to go around the block. Her blocking is her weakest skill. Molly looked liked she turned the corner with her hitting against OSU in game 1. But the past two games have shown if she isn't getting a perfect in-system set, she doesn't have the power to put the ball down. Devin can hit from both pins and puts up a big block. She just needs more playing time IMO. I feel like the best line-up would be starting Devin at OH1 and Madi at Opp. Man, I think you guys are overthinking it. Minny is BIG. Very big. Not many teams can throw 6'5-6'7-6-3 at you even when running a 5-1. They were swinging for the fences on service to get Texas oos and then putting up a huge block. That was clearly their gameplan and considering their personnel, a good one. Not many teams can do that to Texas. So Texas seemed to be trying to figure it out. As far as Skinner is concerned, playing OPP is NOT the same as OH. A lot more timing and communication is needed with a new setter during gamplay. I think she will find a rhythm. It's just the comparison is one of the best Longhorns to ever do it, so we are so used to excellence that a "good" player seems ho-hum. Eggleston is both your garbage man(you can just throw any trash out to her and she will handle it) and powerful finisher. So ball location isn't a focal point but when you have slightly lesser athletes out there it is.
September 1, 20223 yr Author Over on VolleyTalk, they said JE mentioned at Point Texas that we can bid for the NCAA Final Four in Moody, but the issue is and is always going to be the arena's distance from the Convention Center and hotels. Being able to host the AVCA Convention right across from the arena is one of the reasons why Omaha is a great destination for the Final Four. Maybe UT should bid using Houston - GRB and Toyota Center are pretty conveniently located, with hotels all around.
September 1, 20223 yr Just now, Js1 said: Over on VolleyTalk, they said JE mentioned at Point Texas that we can bid for the NCAA Final Four in Moody, but the issue is and is always going to be the arena's distance from the Convention Center and hotels. Being able to host the AVCA Convention right across from the arena is one of the reasons why Omaha is a great destination for the Final Four. Maybe UT should bid using Houston - GRB and Toyota Center are pretty conveniently located, with hotels all around. Toyota Center yes. GRB no.
September 1, 20223 yr Author 4 minutes ago, Thatguy said: Toyota Center yes. GRB no. You need a conveniently located convention center to do the AVCA stuff.
September 1, 20223 yr Fun game last night. mbb was all in, every coach seemed to be there with every player just soaking it all in while being as loud as possible. Bijan and two dorks who seem like his hanger-ons joined in set 2. Bijan must've been asked for 50 photos and did not seem to care, just smile & click. Kids caught a t-shirt thrown by Corona when softball team came out. MN will only get better if they avoid injury IMO. They play fast and timing on some of those fast outside sets was off but they looked better than tosu IMO. Home court definitely helped, MN seemed to have more service errors than usual. Same as what we saw vs tosu. Our ds/lb and setting is much improved. We look like we belong and not just attempting to out athlete a good team, high level ball taking place. We went away from our middles on offense too much before re-adjusting towards the end. Great win.
September 1, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Js1 said: You need a conveniently located convention center to do the AVCA stuff. That is true. I just don't like GRB. I guess I'm there too much. A nightmare for parking and trying to find food is awful too.
September 1, 20223 yr Author Bella Bergmark confirms she is coming back for next year. I don't think it was in doubt, but this is her fifth year of college / fourth year of competing (redshirted in 2019), so she could have decided to start real life, but she will use her COVID year in 2023. With O'Neal graduating and Caffey only a one year rental, having Bergmark back with (likely RS FR) Singletary will be great. Incoming FR Nya Bunton can either redshirt or compete with Singletary. Of course, Elliot will keep an eye on the portal if he sees a clear upgrade over Bergmark, Singletary and Bunton.
September 4, 20223 yr Author Big match today! Other scores this week/weekend: Pitt beat OSU. Hopefully they can knock off Louisville today to make up for it. Baylor lost to Pepperdine and won their other 2 matches. Kansas swept their 3 matches. USC beat UNI but lost their other 2 matches to Creighton and Kentucky. Sorry, Sky Money
September 4, 20223 yr Those of you that bought Sling for last night should have it. Only goddamn channel Direct doesn’t carry.
September 4, 20223 yr 21 minutes ago, Js1 said: Ohio State avoided an 0-4 start by winning at #3 Louisville, 3-1 Last time I can remember being glad at osu winning in anything.
September 4, 20223 yr 21 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said: Just going to scoreboard watch today because I don't have P12 network Thought I'd find a radiocast for us but looks like that is not an option. What a shame.
September 4, 20223 yr You can watch 5 mins for free through the link on the volleyball page of Texassprts.com, then you get booted 🤣
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