So whos picking winners here?
I was unable to find PSU v Creighton on TV and I missed NE but its hard to count them out.
Louisville looked really good against Stanford (my always fav) and they are on Home turf.
Pit also looked really good against KU and O.
That said I think Louisville and Pitt are the best two teams and I wish they were on opposite sides of the bracket.

My picks
Louisville wins in 4.
Nebraska wins in 4.

Louisville is Champion in 4. (if above is wrong I will have to repost)

Nebraska just looked so dominant against Wisconsin, but in my brackets I kept wanting to choose Louisville because it's their home court and the story book ending for Elena Scott and Anna Debeer! I think it'll be Nebraska - Louisville! I'm all for the Lexi Rodriguez vs Elena Scott battle! I just think Nebraska has the edge talent wise! For the love of the sport I say it goes 5

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Nebraska just looked so dominant against Wisconsin, but in my brackets I kept wanting to choose Louisville because it's their home court and the story book ending for Elena Scott and Anna Debeer! I think it'll be Nebraska - Louisville! I'm all for the Lexi Rodriguez vs Elena Scott battle! I just think Nebraska has the edge talent wise! For the love of the sport I say it goes 5

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Yes that should be quite the Libero dual. Wish we were going this year but not going to be courtside.

I haven't even been able to attend an Aggie game during the Jamie Morrison era it's a must for next year

I think I want Nebraska to win it all, although I wouldn't be sad if it was Louisville.

When do they put season tickets on sale, after next year's schedule comes out?

fitzwatema said:

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When do they put season tickets on sale, after next year's schedule comes out?

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Definitely after football renewals. Last year, I renewed my season tickets in June.

When I first got season tickets in 2023, it was probably August shortly before the season started.

One of the top hitters in the portal commits to Mizzou - Caylen Alexander of Hawaii, averaged over 5 kills a set for Hawaii but they do lose Iliff and Vernon

Thanks. I don't have season tickets right now, but thinking I might want to get a couple.

I'll be getting season tickets if my daughter attends A&M next year!

I'll be curious to see what talent we are able to pick up from the portal. The main issue I see is that there are a ton of seniors and super-seniors gone that good transfers have more choice where to go to be starter.

Best of luck to you all on the application process!

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I'll be curious to see what talent we are able to pick up from the portal. The main issue I see is that there are a ton of seniors and super-seniors gone that good transfers have more choice where to go to be starter.

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me too! I wonder if we just being in depth to possibly fill into the rotation or will we bring in someone to plug straight into the starting lineup to elevate the roster! Maybe one of both is my prediction!

I have season tickets as well, so PM me and I bet we can work something out. Thanks for all your contributions to this thread and Aggie VB in general!

How generous and kind! Merry Christmas to you! When I move back closer to College Station, I can't wait to be a season ticket holder as well!

fitzwatema said:

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I think I want Nebraska to win it all, although I wouldn't be sad if it was Louisville.

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I'm hoping for a Husker-Cards championship cuz even if the Huskers lose, a bit of Nebraska wins.

Terrible insomnia. Just re-watched the Wiscy-Husker game. What a battle. Some of the best volleys you'll ever see. Harper had 10 kills 12 digs and 4 blocks.

The BOB is the best atmosphere in women's volleyball.

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Not to start any rumors, but there is an all American libero from Purdue in the transfer portal following our coach and over half our team…..

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Did a quick search for Purdue players and saw the following in the search results. More than one Purdue player entered the portal:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2024/12/16/purdue-volleyballs-top-player-enters-transfer-portal-joins-others/77030181007/

That match was a really fun to watch. Lots of back and forth action.

Any idea why she is leaving? Didn't Purdue have a pretty good season?

fitzwatema said:

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Any idea why she is leaving? Didn't Purdue have a pretty good season?

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Most of the main players on the team are leaving for some reason that is unknown

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4 tu girls in the portal, Jordyn Byrd, Auburn Tomkinson, Brennan Ramirez, Sydney Helmers… they also lose Madisen Skinner, Jenna Wennas, Reagan Rutherford, Keonilei Akana, that's a great group of seniors to replace!

SMU has already 4 strong portal additions! Guess SMU will live and die by that portal

Apparently over 1100 girls in portal

SMU got 4 really good P4 transfers

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Apparently over 1100 girls in portal

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Honestly makes me sad that you can just build a team using NIL. I'm not opposed to NIL overall but this can't be the way. As a recruit, who wants to play for a coach like that. If you don't perform, she'll just replace you next year. She doesn't have to train you to your potential.

Completely different from Morrison's strategy of identifying players he wants and train to be even better.

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A selling point for Morrison to players that want to continue after college, come here and develop your potential.

flintdragon said:

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Honestly makes me sad that you can just build a team using NIL. I'm not opposed to NIL overall but this can't be the way. As a recruit, who wants to play for a coach like that. If you don't perform, she'll just replace you next year. She doesn't have to train you to your potential.

Completely different from Morrison's strategy of identifying players he wants and train to be even better.

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I am always reminded of the Yankees. Every year they raided the best players from other teams with huge salaries. Won a LOT of championships because of it. Damn Yankees !!

College sports are certainly headed that way. The schools with the deepest pockets buying the best players through NIL. OU softball jumped on that bandwagon early (Love's donor money) and we know what happened with them.