2020 Texas Volleyball (Hopefully)

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[Js1 87281]

3 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

I think Sun's biggest issue is no killer instinct. She just checks out of matches mentally.

Today was a great example. While she was effective at the service line she was a non factor on the pins. 

 

 

Def was a knock on her at Texas too.  Passive and didn’t take over matches the way Micaya would. Logan came in and did all of that. 

[Js1 87281]

Our final four opponent is playing now on ESPNU

[texasstrong12 4668]

5 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Def was a knock on her at Texas too.  Passive and didn’t take over matches the way Micaya would. Logan came in and did all of that. 

I hate to say it but she's mentally soft. 

There were several times in matches at Texas where Elliott would yell at Sun on the sidelines and you could tell she was about to cry. Talented player but some players don't have that other stuff that makes you great.  

Edited April 19, 2021 by texasstrong12

[Beau Vine 55888]

9 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

I think Sun's biggest issue is no killer instinct.

Whatever!  Look at this killer instinct:

[kingkoopa6 8744]

yea she soft..

but she still a doll.

[perfectchaos007 6780]

Wisky has some trees on their team. 3 players 6'7" or taller. 

[Js1 87281]

2 minutes ago, perfectchaos007 said:

Wisky has some trees on their team. 3 players 6'7" or taller. 

Skylar Fields just hits over them 😂

[kingkoopa6 8744]

 

Edited April 19, 2021 by kingkoopa6

[wood 11770]

Ain't no party like a Longhorn party 'cuz a Longhorn party don't stop...

[jimmyjazz 47298]

Did Lexi badmouth our program on the way out?

"Choosing poorly" would not seem to include making it to the national championship game in 2018.  Of course, living in Nebraska over Texas is the definition of choosing poorly.

[Js1 87281]

The quality of announcing in this match versus ours is night and day. 

Salima and Paul are much more technical commentators. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by Js1

[Js1 87281]

2 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Did Lexi badmouth our program on the way out?

"Choosing poorly" would not seem to include making it to the national championship game in 2018.  Of course, living in Nebraska over Texas is the definition of choosing poorly.

I don’t recall. No hard feelings. She’s just not an elite player, mentally.  She’s a regular season warrior but has not shown up in the tournament. 

I remember Elliot said as much (no hard feelings) - we joke, but we truly do just want Lexi to be happy. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by Js1

[Js1 87281]

7-1 run and Gata on the verge of stealing the first set against Wisky. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Yup, other players carried that '18 Nebraska team. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by texasstrong12

[Aleemay 304]

2 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Did Lexi badmouth our program on the way out?

"Choosing poorly" would not seem to include making it to the national championship game in 2018.  Of course, living in Nebraska over Texas is the definition of choosing poorly.

I don't think there's been anything officially said or in social media from Lexi. Most of the glee from the Horns fans today are more in response to the Internet trolls and some Nebraska fans who repeatedly said things like "We just want Lexi to be happy" four years ago.

[perfectchaos007 6780]

Wisconsin takes the first set

[UDontKnow 10572]

This first set went long. Maybe a tight match between Badger and Gator will bode well for Texas. 

[Js1 87281]

Wisconsin wins set 1, 30-28. Both hustling but also both teams don’t seem to do well out of system.

Think that’s where Texas would have an advantage. 

[Beau Vine 55888]

12 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Did Lexi badmouth our program on the way out?

 

https://huskers.com/news/2020/9/1/volleyball-how-nebraska-changed-my-life.aspx

[jimmyjazz 47298]

6 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

https://huskers.com/news/2020/9/1/volleyball-how-nebraska-changed-my-life.aspx

Yeah, that definitely doesn't read like it was written by a warrior.

[HenryJames 67464]

Pretty sure it was written by a 22 year old volleyball player.

[Js1 87281]

Gata looks way better in set 2 but serve worse than we do 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Wisconsin was lucky to not lose that first set. Florida came to play. 

[LTtxfan 50035]

Both Whisky and Gata are good...  TEXAS gonna have their hands full with either team on Thursday night

[LTtxfan 50035]

33 minutes ago, Js1 said:

The quality of announcing in this match versus ours is night and day. 

Salima and Paul are much more technical commentators. 

 

[Cairn Horn88 8502]

43 minutes ago, wood said:

Ain't no party like a Longhorn party 'cuz a Longhorn party don't stop...

So, all gas...no brakes?

[texasstrong12 4668]

Wisconsin is all out of sorts. 

[LTtxfan 50035]

Whisky substitute... "My Power Source"

[Js1 87281]

4 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

Wisconsin is all out of sorts. 

Florida started slow but could easily be up 2-0 based on the last 1.25 sets 

Also just further proof Logan should be NPOY when that’s announced on Friday 

Edited April 19, 2021 by Js1

[UDontKnow 10572]

1 minute ago, LTtxfan said:

Whisky substitute... "My Power Source"

I for one, love Demps's hairstyle. It's throwback.

[Js1 87281]

1-1. Gata 25-18

[texasstrong12 4668]

There was a lucky deflection in set 1 on set point that saved Wisconsin or this could very well be 2-0. 

[Js1 87281]

I’d be sooooooo upset if none of the B1G teams made the Final Four 😂😂

[LTtxfan 50035]

2 minutes ago, UDontKnow said:

I for one, love Demps's hairstyle. It's throwback.

 

[Js1 87281]

19 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Both Whisky and Gata are good...  TEXAS gonna have their hands full with either team on Thursday night

Both teams hitting below .170 currently.  Don’t think either could handle our firepower.  We hit .336 against Nebraska and .353 against PSU

[texasstrong12 4668]

Just now, Js1 said:

Both teams hitting below .170 currently.  Don’t think either could handle our firepower.  We hit .336 against Nebraska and .353 against PSU

Florida is good but Wisconsin is playing about as bad as they can possibly play. 

We would definitely prefer to play Florida so let's hope this continues. 

[Js1 87281]

Just now, texasstrong12 said:

Florida is good but Wisconsin is playing about as bad as they can possibly play. 

We would definitely prefer to play Florida so let's hope this continues. 

Possibly Hilley’s worst match as a Badger. Mediocre setting for the #1 seed 

[texasstrong12 4668]

1 minute ago, Js1 said:

Possibly Hilley’s worst match as a Badger. Mediocre setting for the #1 seed 

Bad setting, terrible swings and mediocre ball control. 

They're just completely out of sorts right now. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Florida collapsing in the 3rd set now. 

[kingkoopa6 8744]

 

[Js1 87281]

I would be happy with a B1G/Big 12/SEC/Pac 12 final four. 

I’d be happier with no B1G but I think seeing 4 diff conferences represented 

[LTtxfan 50035]

Set #3 Whisky -- "Can't serve Set-Point into the net GATA"

[texasstrong12 4668]

Florida can win this. 

 

[Js1 87281]

This Regional Final round has been super competitive and fun so far

[Js1 87281]

Florida‘s libero is not a good OOS setter.  We are spoiled with MOB and especially Iosia. 

Edited April 20, 2021 by Js1

[Js1 87281]

Gata about to force a fifth set. 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Going 5. Florida has been the better team in this match.  

This is the beauty of single elimination. Wisconsin can't play much worse but that's all it takes in one match to get upset. 

[Js1 87281]

For those who missed it

 

[texasstrong12 4668]

Two dumb mistakes by Florida. Giving Wisconsin points.