Too early to talk about '07,Never! Team breakdowns

[StuffU]

I agree. Killingsworth in the middle!

Maja Gustin SHOULD'VE been an All-American MB. Unfortunately, she took one for the team and spent her Sophomore season swinging on the outside (an obviously uncomfortable place for her). Had she stayed in the middle, I have no doubt she would've been an All-American before Duggins.

Oh well, who are we to second guess the coaches, right? lol ... hell, isn't that what this board is for?

[Redmacaw]

I disagree. Kisya stays at outside. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Mary will not be comfortable with a freshman starting at outside next year. Especially if they don't participate in Spring practice. Everything stays the same it just gets better.

[cbrown1709]

So instead of having one shaky position, freshman or sophomore OH, you have 2 shaky position with Kisya (unnatural OH) and Johnson in the middle (not nearly as consistant). I just think that you have a very solid setter, OPP, 2 very solid middles and Hampton, you can loose a tiny bit on the OH with a new person stepping in and learning as the season progresses.

[Reach]

What happend to Kari Klinkengerg (sp?) Whats her story? Is she going to be back for florida next year?

[Redmacaw]

Kari's ankle never fully recovered from the injury she sustained last December. She is faced with the decision to have surgery again to tighten it up or live with a permanent disability. I don't know what her final decision will be. We should know after the holidays.

[Redmacaw]

As far as the O2 situation goes at UF, a lot depends on Spring practice. Janine Williams will definitely compete for playing time this season. With a year of red shirting, she really has improved her game. At the same time I thought Kisya had really gotten into a groove at O2 at the end of the year. She had a great game against Minnesota. I still think Mary will not gamble with a freshman at O2 in 07.

[Alberta]

Killingsworth was the O1 this past season.
Mary has gambled with freshmen in the past, so I hope she will "gamble" again.
Killingsworth was MUCH more effective in the middle.
It also goes against the Florida "tradition" of having Outsides that play backrow.

[cinnamonopus]

<off topic slightly>

Killingsworth is just a cool name for volleyball, isn't it? I always think it is a great name to have if you're a volleyball player.

</off topic>

[Gelatinous Mass]

Yes, Killingsworth is a cool VB name...but it doesn't compare to Arial Salvo at Utah...might be the best VB name ever unless there a girl out there with a name like Digsalot, or Sixpack or Wicked Ace or something....

[Gelatinous Mass]

University of Texas - Walter Cronkite

OH - Hooker
Christian
Faucette

MB - Magee
Paolini
Doris
Feist

RS - Engle

S - Moriarty

L - Jennings

DS - Kisner
Klein
Hall

[Mix Breed-TEXAS,HI,LBSU]

wayfat said:

University of Texas - Walter Cronkite

OH - Hooker
Christian
Faucette

MB - Magee
Paolini
Doris
Feist

RS - Engle

S - Moriarty

L - Jennings

DS - Kisner
Klein
Hall

I can't wait to see my team in action..................Go Longhorns..!

[Tex_VB_Fan]

wayfat said:

University of Texas - Walter Cronkite
OH - Hooker
Christian
Faucette
MB - Magee
Paolini
Doris
Feist
RS - Engle
S - Moriarty
L - Jennings
DS - Kisner
Klein
Hall

You can also add 6'3" MB Elizabeth Graham, incoming freshman 2007 along with Doris & Faucette. She was under the radar with no club experience but broke out this season finishing off as the CenTex POY & Texas All State team. She's a multi sport star in high school & just started her first JO season with Austin Juniors on the 18 Mizuno team. Might not see a lot of playing time in 2007 but she'll add depth after the loss of Armstrong & Todd.

[Thrill of the 'ville]

cinnamonopus said:

<off topic slightly>

Killingsworth is just a cool name for volleyball, isn't it? I always think it is a great name to have if you're a volleyball player.

</off topic>

I agree...unfortunately although "Kill" is a volleyball term, many of my sign ideas were not allowed since its one of the words that security has to check signs for.

[ugopher]

I look for MN to start a little slow as they work to replace Cumpston, Bowman, Pienata, and Nelson. If they can survive their non-conference schedule without incurring too much damage (early indications include a road match at Notre Dame to open the season followed by a home tourney hosting Stanford, San Diego, and Ohio), they will do well in the conference. I just hope they don't have to open against PSU/OSU or WI/NW.

If the frosh can contribute and they firm up their passing, they should be a top 16 seed come NCAA tourney time.





And then get sent to some school in the east to play in front of 300 people.

[wiscvball]

ugopher said:

I look for MN to start a little slow as they work to replace Cumpston, Bowman, Pienata, and Nelson. If they can survive their non-conference schedule without incurring too much damage (early indications include a road match at Notre Dame to open the season followed by a home tourney hosting Stanford, San Diego, and Ohio), they will do well in the conference. I just hope they don't have to open against PSU/OSU or WI/NW.

If the frosh can contribute and they firm up their passing, they should be a top 16 seed come NCAA tourney time.





And then get sent to some school in the east to play in front of 300 people.

Wow, that's a nice field for the pre-season tournament. The road trip to ND will be a good test too. Minnesota is going to be really young next year. Their top offensive threats returning are Kyla and Jones - they lose the top 2 hitters from this season, and their 2 best passers. The freshman will need to make an immediate impact to keep Minnesota in the range of a top 16 seed OR someone who is on the bench currently (like a Katie V or Hagerty) will need to step up.

Though, the committee seems to have a love affair with seeding as many big ten teams as possible. If OSU and Purdue could get seeds this year, there's a good chance Minnesota could get one next year.