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Oldacre got waived, however, Rori keeps making plays for the Mystics. Her and Amoore are two similar point guards. I am hoping they keep both as interchangeable parts.

How good is our field goal kicker?

At least we have a closer now.

What is the score?

I am rooting for this dude! If he makes the team, he will become a fan favorite!

Great point made. No he wouldn't have!

How do you know that Knight didn't have favorites? Have you seen his interviews? He had favorites dude. They all do. It's human nature.

When I was getting my doctorate at UT, he had a class next to mine. We would chat it up every time. He was very shy, but kind. He was like one big muscle. I couldn't imagine tackling him. We are both from California, so that was our connection.

Katie Stewart hits bombs! The girl has power. Why even pitch to her?

Here we go again. Vic definitely has a stubborn streak. Most head coaches are control freaks. Remember Bobby Knight? Anyway, it's easy for players to think coaches favor others more than them. Why? Because it's true. They reward effort, skill, body language, defense, hustle, etc. See Coach Vic's love for Rori. Booker is the reason we made the final four so he rode her all the way even when she shot horrible against UCLA, as did Jordan Lee. Players on the bench saw just what we did. Parents of those girls were all thinking why is she still shooting? Vic loves Booker. Carlton never got the Booker treatment. Old school coaches who win aren't going to change. Period. Either the girls on his team give 100% effort 24/7 or they will eventually portal out. Vic isn't going anywhere. The only portal transfer that bothers me is Jordan Lee. She was among his favorites. She's joining a loaded South Carolina team where getting minutes will be a challenge. She obviously left for the bag. Sad. I think she made a mistake.

Losing to Tennessee? You must not watch must women's hoops. We will be competitive again. Our biggest loss is Rori Harmon.

Once the season starts, no one will care about portal news.

A lot has been self inflicted. We are Texas! Actually like it.

I thought that was really bush league to remove the portal trio from that pic. Whoever did that is truly petty. Come on, we are Texas. That was a really weak move.

Such an inexact science. How do you measure heart, work ethic, fit, desire...the draft is basically a guessing game. There are busts annually. Once the players in the first round see the bag, many just lose the hunger for the game. The Rey Lewis's are few and far between.

South Carolina is loaded. I don't know how some of these girls will get minutes. Jordan Lee is likely backing Tessa Johnson who is starting. Nice problems to have. We will see how much that talent can win.

She improved over the course of the year. But we need an experienced post. We haven't heard anything about Lovisa or her development. At 6'6" she should be good. I mean she had to guard Kyla in practice.

By my count, we will currently have 11 players on scholarship. He normally carries 12. I am sure he is poring over the portal for that one hooper. We need another post player. Currently we have: 2 post players: Brea Cunningham and Lovisa Hose 2 Power Forwards: Isi Etute, Bri Crittendon 2 Small Forwards: Madison Booker and Addison Bjorn (can also play shooting guard) 3 Point Guards: Bri Preston, Grace Prenter, Lizzy Spaight 2 shooting guards: Amalia Holguin and Zya Vann This is a good team but needs more experience off the bench.

Coach loves his players but he prefers dogs. You can't play uninspired with how he coaches. Look at his track record. He doesn't owe anyone an apology. Would Kobe Bryant expect less? No way. He had 10 year olds learning the triangle for God's sake.

South Carolina is going to be tough as nails annually. Signing Olivia Edwards was quite a coup. But there are plenty of talented players out there and we will get more than our share!

The key was family. She missed her family. Coach Vic was hard on her because she only played inspired ball in spurts. He wanted her to be like Rori. Even Booker takes plays off.

I am shocked the L.A. Rams aren't on our schedule.

All fair points, however, there just comes a point that we have to move on. I am among the biggest fans of Longhorn women's hoops on here and was perplexed when the three entered the portal. But after a few days of doing my research, and a confidante within the program's analysis, I just figured it was time to focus on the positive. What are those? An amazing coaching staff, a head coach who wins, 5 incredible incoming recruits, and a rabid, loyal fan base. I am looking forward to next year. However, there still might be a surprise recruit or two knocking on our door.

Coach Vic has had a great run since being here and I don't see that train slowing down. It's just that there are so many great teams out there nowadays. The talent at the high school and Euro level is really getting good too. These are not the same players that Cheryl Miller dominated.

Good points. Jordan Lee was our biggest loss. Unfortunately, her parents saw her as their piggy bank.