2020 Texas Volleyball (Hopefully)

[Js1 85110]

@perfectchaos007

Schedule out. Looks like we are playing all our Big 12 opponents back to back to reduce travel. Like 2 game series 

 

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Brionne looking slimmer than Logan and Skylar.  Whodathunkit.

https://texassports.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

All but a couple thu/fri setups.

[perfectchaos007 6596]

Is there still a conference title on the line or is the Big 12 not recognizing these games as real contests?

[LTtxfan 48979]

 

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[TwiceHorn 31283]

On 8/31/2020 at 1:47 PM, LTtxfan said:

 

I couldn't figure out what this meant, exactly. There are two sports marketing agencies out there called Leverage (one of them needs to sue the other).  This apparently is an internal program gearing up for likeness sales and whatnot.  https://texassports.com/news/2020/8/31/texas-athletics-to-help-student-athletes-leverage-their-platform.aspx

[LTtxfan 48979]

Since TEXAS is playing volleyball this fall, not sure how this will apply...

 

[LTtxfan 48979]

 

[LTtxfan 48979]

 

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[Js1 85110]

The unofficial doesn't count but kinda counts (?) season starts tonight on ESPNU in Norman. 

[LTtxfan 48979]

[TwiceHorn 31283]

On 9/22/2020 at 12:01 PM, LTtxfan said:

 

 

Healthy meaning injuries?  Or Covid?

That'd be kind of cool if Ashley was able to become sort of the "utility" sub for setter and attacker.  Got to admire her dedication to the team.

[Js1 85110]

1 hour ago, TwiceHorn said:

Healthy meaning injuries?  Or Covid?

That'd be kind of cool if Ashley was able to become sort of the "utility" sub for setter and attacker.  Got to admire her dedication to the team.

I'd love such a role for her. 

I loved when Dalton would sub in as setter and defender.  Those kind of utility roles are huge for championship teams. 

[Js1 85110]

Frosh and transfer anchoring the defense 

 

[Js1 85110]

3 service errors already. About what we always expect 

[Js1 85110]

19-15 Texas. 

[Js1 85110]

Molly looks so good on the right side blocking and hitting 

[Js1 85110]

25-17 Texas on an overpass. 1-0

[TwiceHorn 31283]

10 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Molly looks so good on the right side blocking and hitting 

She looks pretty good doing whatever. 😛

[TwiceHorn 31283]

So is Sydney not at L kind of a test or more of a plan?

[Js1 85110]

4 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

So is Sydney not at L kind of a test or more of a plan?

She’s been rotating in. O’Brien is so good and Iosia is a stud  

Cabello didn’t dress out 

Middle connection doesn’t look great. 

Edited September 25, 2020 by Js1

[TwiceHorn 31283]

2 minutes ago, Js1 said:

She’s been rotating in. Cabello didn’t dress out 

Middle connection doesn’t look great. 

What I mean is, is OBrien now pretty much the Libero?  Or should we expect some shuffling there?

[Js1 85110]

Just now, TwiceHorn said:

What I mean is, is OBrien now pretty much the Libero?  Or should we expect some shuffling there?

I’d say O’Brien. 

9 service errors.....

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Lordy.  And a bunch of em aren't aggressive serves.

[Js1 85110]

15-12 Texas. and 11 serving errors. 

[Js1 85110]

25-16 Texas. 2-0 lead

Logan, Skylar and Molly look so good offensively. Butler and Molly are imposing on the block. 

[TwiceHorn 31283]

My gawd, 1 for blOwU is rude af.

[Js1 85110]

Holy shit 33-11 in kills. We could win this 25-15, -10, -9 if we didn’t hand them free points 😂

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Without Micaya, the frustrating use of tips has virtually disappeared.  Still doing it, but they seem more tactical and successful.

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Suweep.  But 24-21.  Sloppy after 20 for a minute.

[Hard Times 300]

Yes, it was sloppy, but it was also on the road against our most hated team and the first match of the season. I certainly wasn't expecting perfection, but the serving still should've been better. Giving 5 free points a set won't get it done against the best teams.

Anyone who knew anything about Morgan knew she would take over libero from day 1. Her serving alone makes it worth it considering how bad the rest of the team is. Nalani looks like she'll have a great serve in time. Molly looked pretty good at OH, although I wonder if she'll be able to continue the way she is when other teams have film of her. She's never going to be a power hitter, no weight in her arm and shoulder. If you ever stand next to her you know what a rail she is.

I would like to know more about the players that didn't play. They did say Madison will be available in Jan. I suppose that has something to do with HS credits. We know the situation with Melanie, but does anyone know anything about Capri? We could sure use another OH. Naomi didn't play either, but Ashley was only in for a couple of points so that's probably making sure Jhenna gets comfortable with the offense.

This team has a lot of talent, just have to get it in sync.

[TwiceHorn 31283]

Actually, given the circumstances, I'd say it's the best season opener we've had in a while.  Swept a sentient opponent on their floor.

I didn't see a whole lot of what seemed to be systemic problems, other that whatever the fuck it is about serving the last few years.  And I think we've established in the past that, while annoying, not markedly different from other teams, statistically, that strive to be aggressive at the service line.

[Pogo 284]

Agree with Twice, definitely a good opener.  If Morgan came in and took the job from Sydney, that alone says our back row defense will be better, and it looked as much.  It took a set for Jhenna to get the timing with O'Neal and Butler.  Nalani dialed back her serve in the 2nd set and Logan did so in the 3rd, and that helped both of them.  Looking for another sooner spanking tonight.

[Js1 85110]

25-14 Texas set one 

[TwiceHorn 31283]

9 hours ago, Pogo said:

Agree with Twice, definitely a good opener.  If Morgan came in and took the job from Sydney, that alone says our back row defense will be better, and it looked as much.  It took a set for Jhenna to get the timing with O'Neal and Butler.  Nalani dialed back her serve in the 2nd set and Logan did so in the 3rd, and that helped both of them.  Looking for another sooner spanking tonight.

Yep, the Jhenna/MB disconnect didn't seem to persist for long, although it was pretty glaring at first.  I couldn't quite tell on defense what was rust and what was improvement/decline by substitution.  By the end, I wasn't paying much attention (i.e. it wasn't pissing me off), so I think it was improvement.

[TwiceHorn 31283]

2 minutes ago, Js1 said:

25-14 Texas set one 

Shit what channel?

[shadow_operative2.0 15834]

ESPN app until Pitt/Cuse ends on ESPNU. 

Edited September 25, 2020 by shadow_operative2.0

[TwiceHorn 31283]

ESPN3 for me.  Everything, including my onscreen guide, says ESPNU, but it's PItt Cuse so I was waiting maybe for it to start late.

[shadow_operative2.0 15834]

They’ll switch over when this one wraps up. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15834]

We’re on now, 22-19 in second. 

Edited September 26, 2020 by shadow_operative2.0

[Js1 85110]

 

16 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

Shit what channel?

It’s gonna take some adjustment to remember matches are now back to back nights. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15834]

25-20 

[Js1 85110]

O’Brien is legit 

[TwiceHorn 31283]

1 minute ago, Js1 said:

 

It’s gonna take some adjustment to remember matches are now back to back nights. 

I was all confused.

I remembered the match, barely, but was thinking 6:30 again.  

[Js1 85110]

I hate these announcers. “Longhorns block but it’s down on the Texas side”

So it’s a kill. 

[Js1 85110]

Struggling and losing focus halfway through the 3rd. Down 13-16

[perfectchaos007 6596]

0 aces and 12 service errors today so far for the Horns

[Js1 85110]

1 minute ago, perfectchaos007 said:

0 aces and 12 service errors today so far for the Horns

And we’ve been bad at serve receive too. 

[perfectchaos007 6596]

Hell yeah good job saving 4 set points ladies. Now close this out