Volleyball team rocks

They used side-out scoring (only the serving team scored) to 15 points, through the 2000 season. If a match went to a 5th game, that was played with rally scoring. I still prefer side-out scoring because of the more realistic possibility of a perfect game (a shutout). The Cougars came close to that with a 15-1 game 1 win over Clemson during the 1994 NCAA second round at Hofheinz Pavilion. In 2001 they switched to rally scoring, 30 points/15 points in game 5. 2008 was when they went to 25 points/15 points in game 5. Another change for 2001 that I do like was that a served ball could now tip the net. Before that, it would have been a service error. I think it adds excitement to the game when a serve that is headed deep, hits the net, rolls over and drops just past the net. You see some great plays made defending that.

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thanks for your post - nice to have someone so knowledgeable.

I believe that Jackson, Tullos and the libero are back next year to form a good nucleus with which Coach Rehr can continue to build around and have a competitive team

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I was pleased they were honored at the game yesterday and at the reception they received.

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ICYMI

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Joseph Duarte reports this evening that UH and Coach Rehr are working toward a contract extension. Apparently next year marks the final year of his current contract. I, for one, will be glad to have Coach Rehr reupped.Houston volleyball: David Rehr contract extension in the works

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Rumor is that having to fend off the aggies to keep Rehr.

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I hope we fend well.

Should be interesting, I dont know what he end goal is but the last A&M coach was making $400-500k.

Does anyone know what Rehr is making currently?

I have no idea of even the ballpark of the dollar figures or how the UH athletic department could calculate the economics of investment versus return. I am hoping that there are lots of Houston specific intangibles that Coach Rehr finds attractive, because when it comes to throwing money at athletics A&M has few peers.

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They already took the women’s golf coach a while back.

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Looks like A&M went off the wall and hired a former USAV and club coach who was has never been a head coach in college. Word is they didnt even inquire about Rehr or even Volpe at Rice which seems odd.

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Thanks for the news.

https://twitter.com/uhcougarvb/status/1605641601920995328?s=61&t=emXXzI_oqOahwL8hr6u_lQ

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Any more info here?

I see she is from Klein and went to Louisville four years and will play here as a grad student. Good for the volleyball team

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Found this



2021: (pronounced NEN-UH em-BON-oo) Nena played in 31 sets, recorded 44 ills, 10 digs and nine blocks. She had a season-high 9 kills versus Northern Kentucky. She hit .750 (6-0-8) versus Boston College She tied a career-high with three digs versus Purdue and recorded two blocks versus TAMU-CC, Missouri, and Notre Dame. She was named to the ACC All-Academic squad.

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FWIW, Louisville is a top program.

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Ranked #2 most of the year - and lost in the tourney finals to UT - yeah Louisville was loaded -

I would think a number of potential grad students might opt for this chance to take advantage of the Houston academic programs and connections - and still get in one more season - especially if the program’s trajectory continues of its steep upward angle.

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