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2009-10 outlook
Predicted champion: Oklahoma StatePredicted player of the year: Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State
Predicted freshman of the year: Cameron Peck, Texas A&M
NCAA Regional bound: Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Missouri, Oklahoma
Team on the rise: Texas--I just have a feeling that the Longhorns are done underachieving and are ready to make a statement.
Biggest question mark: Kansas State--Had a quietly solid season in 2008-09, but are Mitchell Gregson's shoulders broad enough to do it again?
Wouldn't surprise me to see: A freshman win conference player-of-the-year honors for a third straight season--besides Peck, Texas' Cody Gribble is a candidate too.
Would shock me to see: Fewer than three Cowboys win a tournament individually this season--they're that deep.
2008-09 Accolades
Team champions: Oklahoma State
Player of the year: Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State
Freshman of the year: Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State
Coach of the year: Mike McGraw, Oklahoma State
Big 12 medalist: Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State
All-Big 12 First team:
Bronson Burgoon, Texas A&M
Nils Floren, Texas Tech*
Rickie Fowler, Oklahoma State
Pat Grady, Colorado
Morgan Hoffmann, Oklahoma State*
Trent Leon, Oklahoma State
Andrea Pavan, Texas A&M*
Derek Tolan, Colorado
Kevin Tway, Oklahoma State*
Trent Whitekiller, Oklahoma State*
* returns in 2009-10
2009-10 predicted finish:
1. Oklahoma State
2. Texas
3. Texas A&M
4. Texas Tech
5. Baylor
6. Missouri
7. Oklahoma
8. Kansas State
9. Colorado
10. Kansas
11. Nebraska
12. Iowa State
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2009-10 outlook
Predicted champion: Texas A&MPredicted player of the year: Caroline Hedwall, Oklahoma State
Predicted freshman of the year: Haley Stephens, Texas
NCAA Regional bound: Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Baylor
Team on the rise: Texas A&M--In her third year at College Station, Trelle McCombs is finding her way.
Biggest question mark: Oklahoma State--Lost a lot of experience with Pernilla Lindberg, Amanda Johnson and Karin Kinnerud graduating and Caroline Masson surprising everyone by deciding not to return this fall. Freshmen recruits will be hard pressed to pick up the slack.
Wouldn't surprise me to see: A player from a lower-profile school sneak off with POY honors. Missouri's Julia Potter and Baylor's Hannah Burke fit the bill.
Would shock me to see: Any conference school be a serious contender for the NCAA title. Just a lean year this year.
2008-09 Accolades
Team champions: Oklahoma State
Player of the year: Caroline Hedwall, Oklahoma State
Freshman of the year: Caroline Hedwall, Oklahoma State
Coach of the year: Sylvia Ferdon, Baylor
Big 12 medalist: Ashley Freeman, Texas A&M
All-Big 12 First team:
Hannah Burke, Baylor*
Emily Childs, Colorado
Kendall Dye, Oklahoma
Ashley Freeman, Texas A&M*
Caroline Hedwall, Oklahoma State*
Amanda Johnson, Oklahoma State
Pernilla Lindberg, Oklahoma State
Caroline Masson, Oklahoma State
Julia Potter, Missouri*
Nicole Vandermade, Texas*
Sarah Zwartynski, Texas A&M*
* returns in 2009-10
2009-10 predicted finish:
1. Texas A&M
2. Oklahoma State
3. Texas
4. Oklahoma
5. Missouri
6. Baylor
7. Kansas
8. Nebraska
9. Iowa State
10. Texas Tech
11. Colorado
12. Kansas State
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