Capri Davis leaves for Texas

The absence of Davis this year may have inadvertently pushed the development of Kubik along. Early in the season (before she got hurt), Davis was subbing in for Jazz when she rotated to the left pin, and subbing quite a bit for Kubik when Madi rotated out of the back row, particularly if Kubik was having issues with the block. With Davis injured, Kubik had to stay in and figure out  how to get her shots down, which she did as the season progressed. Still there were matches where Kubik or Sun were just 'off' and it would have been nice to have someone as explosive as Davis come in and jack a couple over the block.

Her leaving probably doesn't impact the team as much with the improvement of Sun and Kubik on the outside. Like most Husker fans, I dislike Texas, but it is a good spot for her to land, since it is a premier volleyball program and it is closer to home (see McClellan to Auburn and Atherton to North Carolina for less desirable transfer spots).

The fact that Cook trains his outsides to be 6 rotational players is probably another reason Elliot, the Texas coach, saw Davis as being a valuable add. For the first time this year, he (Elliot) had two outsides that were 6 rotational players. He probably liked the latitude it gave him substitution wise. I know either last year, or two years ago, in an early season match against Stanford, he got caught at the substitution limit in an extended set, and had to rotate a shorter defensive specialist through the front row which ended up costing him the set and the match. Also, Elliot probably didn't like that Lexi Sun left Texas because she didn't feel he (Elliot) was preparing her for the next level. You have to be a six rotational player to play overseas as a pro or to play on the National team.  There are no pin hitters on the national team from Texas. There are four from Nebraska.

As someone mentioned in a previous post, good luck to Capri. Not so much for Texas.

 
Undertow said:
The absence of Davis this year may have inadvertently pushed the development of Kubik along. Early in the season (before she got hurt), Davis was subbing in for Jazz when she rotated to the left pin, and subbing quite a bit for Kubik when Madi rotated out of the back row, particularly if Kubik was having issues with the block. With Davis injured, Kubik had to stay in and figure out  how to get her shots down, which she did as the season progressed. Still there were matches where Kubik or Sun were just 'off' and it would have been nice to have someone as explosive as Davis come in and jack a couple over the block.

Her leaving probably doesn't impact the team as much with the improvement of Sun and Kubik on the outside. Like most Husker fans, I dislike Texas, but it is a good spot for her to land, since it is a premier volleyball program and it is closer to home (see McClellan to Auburn and Atherton to North Carolina for less desirable transfer spots).

The fact that Cook trains his outsides to be 6 rotational players is probably another reason Elliot, the Texas coach, saw Davis as being a valuable add. For the first time this year, he (Elliot) had two outsides that were 6 rotational players. He probably liked the latitude it gave him substitution wise. I know either last year, or two years ago, in an early season match against Stanford, he got caught at the substitution limit in an extended set, and had to rotate a shorter defensive specialist through the front row which ended up costing him the set and the match. Also, Elliot probably didn't like that Lexi Sun left Texas because she didn't feel he (Elliot) was preparing her for the next level. You have to be a six rotational player to play overseas as a pro or to play on the National team.  There are no pin hitters on the national team from Texas. There are four from Nebraska.

As someone mentioned in a previous post, good luck to Capri. Not so much for Texas.
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I follow volleyball more so than any other Husker sport.  Capri was explosive, but I don't think she was up to the demanding coaching which John Cook introduces.  You have to be a very tough woman to not break under the pressure that is not only put on by the coach but by the other players who would gladly take your spot if given the chance.  They are an elite program and even some of the best are not cut out for what goes into being elite.  I wish her luck.  I wish her a full recovery from what ever it is that has ailed her.  I hope we get to play TexASS and win ! 2020 Husker Volleyball could be very very special as we have all the pieces in place already, just getting better between now and then is key.

 
This is an unexpected end to Cap's career.


Former Nebraska transfer Capri Davis steps away from the Texas volleyball team


 
Capri Davis' time at Texas has ended before it officially began.

Davis announced on Tuesday that she is stepping away from the sport of volleyball. A junior outside hitter, Davis transferred to Texas in December of 2019 after spending two seasons at Nebraska. 

Davis never suited up for the Longhorns, though. She was also not seen publicly with the volleyball team this fall. Texas coach Jerritt Elliott initially tagged Davis with a "week-to-week" designation, but no reason was ever given for her absence.  

In a statement released by the school, Davis said "Thank you to the staff at Texas for welcoming me and for everyone behind the scenes who worked to get me here. This isn’t the ending I would’ve planned for myself, but I’m appreciative of all the ups and downs and the family and friends I’ve made through this journey. It wasn’t an easy decision to step away from the sport I’ve loved, but I’ve reached a point in my life where I need to re-center my attention. I’m forever thankful for this opportunity and the support I’ve received thus far and I can’t wait to watch my girls continue to grind this spring.”

 
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