December 13, 20241 yr Author Just now, WBT said: Still too many bad sets Playing from ahead is a win today
December 13, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, WBT said: Still too many bad sets Agree but the ball control isn’t helping
December 13, 20241 yr Author Texas inability to stop runs is what is going to doom us The coaching was bad
December 13, 20241 yr Author 7 minutes ago, TexasDPT said: Agree but the ball control isn’t helping Thank god we prioritized a second OPP and an OH who didn’t play instead of a little
December 13, 20241 yr Author 1 minute ago, MrX said: Elliott looks like he wants this season over Tbh, I feel him. This team has been a chore to watch and it started at the top with the offseason acquisitions
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Js1 said: Thank god we prioritized a second OPP and an OH who didn’t play instead of a little That’s a JE thing.
December 13, 20241 yr Author Just now, sunset87 said: That’s a JE thing. And yet our back to back titles were because we had 3 really good littles
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, sunset87 said: That’s a JE thing. He really dropped the ball with that one this season
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Js1 said: And yet our back to back titles were because we had 3 really good littles Jenna has no business being playing in the back row.
December 13, 20241 yr Donezo. Just now, TexasDPT said: Jenna has no business being playing in the back row. I'd say Skinner has less. Other than the attack.
December 13, 20241 yr Author Just now, TexasDPT said: Jenna has no business being playing in the back row. No other option bc Elliot offensively star chased
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, TexasDPT said: Jenna has no business being playing in the back row. Or the front row…
December 13, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Donezo. I'd say Skinner has less. Other than the attack. You can live with Skinner in the back row just for her attack
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Js1 said: No other option bc Elliot offensively star chased Shiny objects and a tendency toward hitters. Hopefully lesson learned. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
December 13, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, TexasDPT said: Jenna has no business being playing in the back row. 2 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said: Donezo. I'd say Skinner has less. Other than the attack. Does this have anything to do with pro prospects?
December 13, 20241 yr Author Did JE get fat and happy winning two titles back to back? Maybe. We need a reset and the exodus of players should lead to one - Madi, RR, Jenna, Akana all gone.
December 13, 20241 yr Well damn. Could have used this this weekend. Might watch some better teams. 2 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Does this have anything to do with pro prospects? Skilled hitters like to be 6-rotation because yes it is a "premium" talent beyond college. So you sometimes see "all star" hitters indulged, maybe when they shouldn't be. Edited December 13, 20241 yr by TwiceHorn
December 13, 20241 yr Author Disappointing end to an irritating season where we really failed to live up to expectations. Time for young blood next year
December 13, 20241 yr I think we have been spoiled with natural leaders these past few years with Logan and then Asjia, but it feels like this year we really didn’t have anyone step up.
December 13, 20241 yr 6 minutes ago, TexasDPT said: Jenna has no business being playing in the back row. 4 minutes ago, TexasDPT said: Or the front row… Yeah, someone awhile back posted about Wenaas playing backrow only. She wasn't good enough at either absent an incredible last 3 matches last year
December 13, 20241 yr It's not all on her, but I will be glad to move on from Wenaas. I'd like to say it was a frustrating season, but the truth is it comes following back to back national championships and an absolute blowout of Nebraska in last year's championship game, so that makes it a whole lot less frustrating. It never felt like we took advantage of having Rutherford on the roster. Really missed having a 3rd quality little in the back like the last two years. Edited December 13, 20241 yr by SL Xpress
December 13, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, Js1 said: Disappointing end to an irritating season where we really failed to live up to expectations. Time for young blood next year Thanks for leading the charge again.
December 13, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said: Seeing the ladies cry. Hittin me Some of these girls have been on the team for 3 seasons and this is the first time they’ve been eliminated from the tournament. 4 years for Madi?
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, WBT said: Yeah, someone awhile back posted about Wenaas playing backrow only. She wasn't good enough at either absent an incredible last 3 matches last year I honestly never completely understood why we brought her in. She's easy on the eyes, I'll give her that. And she tries hard. I never had an issue with her effort.
December 13, 20241 yr I still don't really understand Carlson over Swindle either. Reset and on to next year. Hopefully we can make a good run in Halter's last year. Edited December 13, 20241 yr by WBT
December 13, 20241 yr This team was plagued all season with miscommunication, inconsistent play, confusion, bad sets, poor swings, and a coach that had to change the offensive scheme 3 times this year because they could never find any rhythm. There’s not just one area to point the finger, which means Jerritt has a lot of soul searching to do over the offseason to reflect on what went wrong and how to get it fixed. My recommendation would be continue recruit and develop the big hitters out of highschool, and utilizing the portal to recruit the best available setter in the nation that also fits JE’s scheme.
December 13, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, ClubWhatever said: Elliot needs to be fired by the end of today. Unacceptable. I hope this is sarcasm.
December 13, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said: Elliot needs to be fired by the end of today. Unacceptable.
December 13, 20241 yr This team could never put it all together. Either way, fun run of B2B titles. Fix some things for next year.
December 13, 20241 yr I can't believe Texas lost to that racist team. Not a single minority on their team. I'm glad it was the last match for free ball Wenaas though.
December 13, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said: Some of these girls have been on the team for 3 seasons and this is the first time they’ve been eliminated from the tournament. 4 years for Madi? This is Emma's first postseason loss Madi was one and done in 2021 (lost in the second round)
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, WBT said: I still don't really understand Carlson over Swindle either. Reset and on to next year. Hopefully we can make a good run in Halter's last year. Ella needs to set clean, consistent balls where the hitters don't have to significantly make adjustments in their approach...
December 13, 20241 yr Setting was far down the list of problems this year IMO. We took a huge step back at middle and Jenna is Jenna. Edited December 13, 20241 yr by Rickylovesweed
December 13, 20241 yr Author She's probably gone anyways, tbh. And it will make very sad. Texas needs: 1 (or 2) DS to replace Akana + an additional ball control DS, unless one of Ramirez/Emereck/Callie Krueger is ready to play day 1. We need 3 littles, period. Likely 1 OPP if Devin bail, unless the plan would be to slide Lauenstein over to OPP, in which case, Texas will need an experienced OH or we are relying on RS SO Byrd, who didn't play at all + AVW and Spears 1 backup setter until Harris arrives in 2026, if Ella bails, unless Elliot is just going to have Binney be the backup, but woof if Averi goes down with an injury. Need to find a grad transfer who wants a degree, if Ella goes I don't foresee Texas recruiting over Singletary or Ames - we were young in the middle this year, we'll be young on the outsides next year (probably) I believe we have to get the roster down to 18 regardless - so you are looking at + 5 incoming players (Krueger, Gaido, AVW, Spears, Harvey) - 5 graduations (Skinner, Wenaas, Akana, Franklin, Rutherford). Transfer candidates besides Devin and Swindle: Helmers Byrd Miller Bunton Tomkinson Truth be told, I have no idea if Tomkinson, Byrd or Helmers will ever play. Bunton has played sparingly (11 sets in 6 matches), but needs to be convinced to stay since Harvey will likely RS and we will always need a 3rd MB in case of injury. If I'm Devin, I tell JE I did enough in 2024 to warrant the starting OPP job in 2025, but if you're going to relegate me to the bench again or star chase another OPP, I'm out. She just needs playing time, consistently - she can hit, she can block, she has a great serve. Give her an entire offseason of reps as a passing OPP.
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