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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 15:25:40 GMT -5
Question: other than USC 2003/04, what other teams have won a NC using a 6-2? (Not being snarky here ... just wondering.) I think Stanford used the 6-2 very successfuly in the mid 90s . Cary Wendell and Lisa Sharpley ran this system at Stanford on Stanford's '95 team and were the favorites that year, but were defeated by Texas in the semifinals. I swear that both were present and running the 6-2 in 1994 when they won the national title. I think they ran a pure 6-2, there were no subs. They set in the back row and hit in the front row. Agreed. Stanford also ran very little middle quick attack. Set the ball to the moon and let their big outsides wail on the ball. It was simple and quite effective. Set an occasional quick on good passes and put up a huge block.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 15:29:19 GMT -5
Although I don't know much about the new recruits other than the girl from Bellevue West, someone made a comment earlier on here that the middle blocker coming in was better than both Cooper and Gates and I'm talking about Delano. Did I dream that???
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Post by flatlander on Dec 18, 2006 15:40:57 GMT -5
I think they ran a pure 6-2, there were no subs. They set in the back row and hit in the front row. Didn't Minnesota also run it a couple of years ago with Kelly Bowman and someone else? Granted, they didn't win a NC, but wasn't that one of the years they were in the FF? Now, this form of the 6-2 I don't mind quite so much because it doesn't disrupt chemistry or game flow as drastically. At least the setters stay out on the floor and keep in the rhythm of the game even if they aren't setting. But this obviously isn't an option for NU, nor would anyone want it to be with the hitters NU will have. The LJS this morning had Cook saying that with Licht's arrival in January, they'll be ready to try the 6-2 in the fall. I really think it handicaps NU's chances next year the deeper they go in the tournament.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 15:46:34 GMT -5
Yes, Gophers ran a 6-2 with Bowman and Taatjes, with the two setters also hitting opposite, on their 2004 FF team.
That was the year the Gophers beat Stanford 3-1 for the national title. Man, that was the match to end all matches!
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Post by spikerthemovie on Dec 18, 2006 16:01:17 GMT -5
Especially since it was Pavan's first year with the Gophers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 16:03:21 GMT -5
Ah, yes. Good times. That was before I dumped Jessica Alba, too.
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Post by cbrown1709 on Dec 18, 2006 16:18:51 GMT -5
Although I don't know much about the new recruits other than the girl from Bellevue West, someone made a comment earlier on here that the middle blocker coming in was better than both Cooper and Gates and I'm talking about Delano. Did I dream that??? Delano isn't nearly as skilled as Cooper, but she is 2 inches taller. So that might help with blocking.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 16:21:00 GMT -5
Although I don't know much about the new recruits other than the girl from Bellevue West, someone made a comment earlier on here that the middle blocker coming in was better than both Cooper and Gates and I'm talking about Delano. Did I dream that??? Delano isn't nearly as skilled as Cooper, but she is 2 inches taller. So that might help with blocking. Word around Omaha is Delano isn't known for her work ethic either so a red shirt year might be in order!
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Post by clivehusker on Dec 20, 2006 12:18:34 GMT -5
Hadn't heard that about Delano. But heard Minch was a better all around athlete than Houghtelling. I thought if anyone was going to be redshirted, it might be her, to raise her bar a bit higher. But I haven't seen her play yet.
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Post by plm on Dec 21, 2006 0:05:57 GMT -5
I disagree on the 6-2 and I know Cook mentioned it. Holloway, first all american setter since Cepero, better hitting percentage, etc. Holloway runs the team, Griffin is a setter who is efficient. I think Cook will find a way to get Maggie on the court in some way, but not in a 6-2. Using a 6-2 then eliminates the use of a libero OR Pavan as a back row attacker. That was a huge advantage for the Huskers. Having her attack from the right side of the court vs. the middle was so difficult for others to defend. The Huskers made significant strides on floor defense this season, going back to the 6-2 just doesn't seem to be the best way to go. Holloway plays ok defense, Griffin plays horrible defense. It's a great problem/debate for the Husker coaching staff. You are forgetting that Pavan hits out of the back row even in the 6-2. Houghtelling and Larson do as well. That is just another option that NU has when running the 6-2.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2006 0:46:23 GMT -5
That was the year the Gophers beat Stanford 3-1 for the national title. Man, that was the match to end all matches! Good grief on the mashed potatoes, Ruffda, you need to change your password so you won't post your delusional dreams when you sleep-walk-go-online. And if you lighten up on what you eat, you won't fall asleep just after your early lunch, doof
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Post by holidayhusker on Dec 21, 2006 6:22:37 GMT -5
Although I don't know much about the new recruits other than the girl from Bellevue West, someone made a comment earlier on here that the middle blocker coming in was better than both Cooper and Gates and I'm talking about Delano. Did I dream that??? I am almost positive they were referring to Minch who was one of the best MB in High School. Cook mentioned he would be moving her to OH however.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2006 7:42:54 GMT -5
I disagree on the 6-2 and I know Cook mentioned it. Holloway, first all american setter since Cepero, better hitting percentage, etc. Holloway runs the team, Griffin is a setter who is efficient. I think Cook will find a way to get Maggie on the court in some way, but not in a 6-2. Using a 6-2 then eliminates the use of a libero OR Pavan as a back row attacker. That was a huge advantage for the Huskers. Having her attack from the right side of the court vs. the middle was so difficult for others to defend. The Huskers made significant strides on floor defense this season, going back to the 6-2 just doesn't seem to be the best way to go. Holloway plays ok defense, Griffin plays horrible defense. It's a great problem/debate for the Husker coaching staff. You are forgetting that Pavan hits out of the back row even in the 6-2. Houghtelling and Larson do as well. That is just another option that NU has when running the 6-2. No not forgotten but Pavan wouldn't be hitting from the right side of the court, her angles are wicked from the right side. She would also be a HUGE defensive liability if she play defense on the left or in the middle.
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Post by vbdigger on Dec 21, 2006 9:43:15 GMT -5
From the rumors I've heard, Delano hasn't gotten a high enough score on either the SAT or ACT to get into Nebraska yet. Even if she does, she will have to do some serious training and work because you can't play at the next level just on god given talent.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2006 9:56:59 GMT -5
From the rumors I've heard, Delano hasn't gotten a high enough score on either the SAT or ACT to get into Nebraska yet. Even if she does, she will have to do some serious training and work because you can't play at the next level just on god given talent. Interesting. She has the potential for sure, sometimes being surrounded by people who are better than you are is all that it takes. If she doesn't have the scores then she either enrolls on her own OR loses a year, is that correct??
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