VB Question

[FBTxEx]

Why haven't we seen Haley Cameron in the lineup this year? Is she injured or are we loaded at her position?

Thanks

 

[texasdpt]

I don't think she is injured. It just takes a little longer for freshman middles to adjust to the speed of the college game. Haley just needs more practice time to be efficient both offensively and defensively. Besides, Doris provides a huge, experienced blocking presence and has surprisingly stepped up offensively the last two matches. And she's not going to beat out Adams who seems to be headed toward All-American honors this year.

Also, because of the injury bug, this team is really needing a lot of reps to gel together. With Webster (knee) and Arenas (hip) out for the season due to surgeries and Bannister (ankle) and Yogi (hip) out indefinitely, I thought the line-up was pretty much set in stone for the rest of the season.

Unfortunately, Hannah sprained her ankle in tonight's match against Colorado and was replaced by Kocher in the 3rd set. She was able to walk on it but had a severe limp.

Overall, this team is making strides and players like Roberson and Palmer are really starting to step up. But passing is still streaky and there's only one real consistent hitter (Adams). I just don't see them making it far in post-season play. But I'll be more than happy to eat my share of crow if they do.