To all Hawaii Fans......

[naitsric]

Guess what!!! I guess after Simmons and Ferrell arrived the school took the opportunity to update the wahine roster. I am sooo excited for this year. We are going to be the bomb - I can feel it!!!! Better than 2002 and 2003 seasons. I betcha!!!!

[IdahoBoy]

Isn't this typically the day that the roster is updated?

[luke96792]

I hear Ferrell can pound the ball harder than Klineman. I feel she will be another Kim Willougby mold for sure. Can't wait for the season!!!!

[shark]

Klineman, pound the ball? You must be talking about a different Klineman. The one I know is definitely not a pounder of the ball, good player sure, pounder no, and maybe not for a while

[hwnstunner]

luke96792 said:

I hear Ferrell can pound the ball harder than Klineman. I feel she will be another Kim Willougby mold for sure. Can't wait for the season!!!!

ONE article, with ONE person who said that Ferrell can pound like Klineman, and the whole Wahine community jumps on the bandwagon. Granted, it's a credible source and I'd be happy as hell if it were true. But still ... its a bandwagon I tell ya...

I do wonder, however, how much of an impact Ferrell can make her first year. Houston, Hittle, Otineru, Kaufman, and Keefe provide a lot of depth on the outside positions ... but I would think Ferrell could bump Keefe and Kaufman given experience.

I'd love to see Ferrell and Simmons play, they look like they could bring a big time dynamic to the Wahine... Imagine Houston, Ferrell, Simmons, Kaufman. Mafua, Ka'aihue, and Herring all playing together next year ... that's what you call a DYNAMIC and ATHLETIC group of players.

[network155]

Klineman is a very smart player, she likes to mix up her shots, and hits the ball straight down. Ferrell is more of a terminator type. I would compare Ferrell to Julianne Faucette of Texas, she brings a lot of heat. Next year Hawaii welcomes another dynamic player in Herring. Herring is the best player in her class in my opinion.

[luke96792]

hwnstunner said:

luke96792 said:

I hear Ferrell can pound the ball harder than Klineman. I feel she will be another Kim Willougby mold for sure. Can't wait for the season!!!!

ONE article, with ONE person who said that Ferrell can pound like Klineman, and the whole Wahine community jumps on the bandwagon. Granted, it's a credible source and I'd be happy as hell if it were true. But still ... its a bandwagon I tell ya...

I do wonder, however, how much of an impact Ferrell can make her first year. Houston, Hittle, Otineru, Kaufman, and Keefe provide a lot of depth on the outside positions ... but I would think Ferrell could bump Keefe and Kaufman given experience.

I'd love to see Ferrell and Simmons play, they look like they could bring a big time dynamic to the Wahine... Imagine Houston, Ferrell, Simmons, Kaufman. Mafua, Ka'aihue, and Herring all playing together next year ... that's what you call a DYNAMIC and ATHLETIC group of players.

I would think that the Haley's (Ferrell's club coaches) would be good credible sources. But I don't jump on bandwagons.....I just know that Ferrell will be doing great things for the Wahine.

I guess I used the quote on quote "Willoughby mold" was because of her picture on the UH site. It just brings up fond memories I believe.

But nonetheless......I can't wait til season opener.

[Cubicle No More ...]

hwnstunner said:

luke96792 said:

I hear Ferrell can pound the ball harder than Klineman. I feel she will be another Kim Willougby mold for sure. Can't wait for the season!!!!

ONE article, with ONE person who said that Ferrell can pound like Klineman, and the whole Wahine community jumps on the bandwagon. Granted, it's a credible source and I'd be happy as hell if it were true. But still ... its a bandwagon I tell ya...

I do wonder, however, how much of an impact Ferrell can make her first year. Houston, Hittle, Otineru, Kaufman, and Keefe provide a lot of depth on the outside positions ... but I would think Ferrell could bump Keefe and Kaufman given experience.

I'd love to see Ferrell and Simmons play, they look like they could bring a big time dynamic to the Wahine... Imagine Houston, Ferrell, Simmons, Kaufman. Mafua, Ka'aihue, and Herring all playing together next year ... that's what you call a DYNAMIC and ATHLETIC group of players.

who jumped?? b/w the original post and your post, there weren't that many posts, let alone ones that automatically "jumped on the bandwagon."

or was your post just a reflex reaction ... fully expecting fans to follow like lemmings??

that said ... is there room on the bandwagon ... i'm ready to jump on board!! ;D

[ACE]

I get very optimistic at best when I hear comparison among volleyball players. There are many who came with high expectations and did "ok". Remember, Roberts in 1996 was the heir apparent to Ljunquist (sp?). She did okay, but nothing spectacular. Crawford was to be Tee Williams, but didn't quite make it.

The one thing I'm certain is that Shoji does a heck of a job of developing his players into athletes.

[ACE]

I was watching a few of Texas State/Texas match of the 05 season and noticed that Hawaii ran the crossing play a lot with Boogard. I'm hoping they could do that a lot more this season if they have a true OPP to do so.

Also, watching old videos, I hope they utilize Houston on the slide more often, front row or back.

[network155]

ace said:

Also, watching old videos, I hope they utilize Houston on the slide more often, front row or back.

Thank you for reminding me about Houston's slide. I have not seen anyone in the country run a backrow slide or step-out ever. Seeing Hawaii run that slide last year was something new and exciting. But I think only players like Houston can perfect it because of their amazing jumping abilities.

[ACE]

topdog said:

ace said:

Also, watching old videos, I hope they utilize Houston on the slide more often, front row or back.

Thank you for reminding me about Houston's slide. I have not seen anyone in the country run a backrow slide or step-out ever. Seeing Hawaii run that slide last year was something new and exciting. But I think only players like Houston can perfect it because of their amazing jumping abilities.

I think the key to running that back-row slide set is to have the middle blocker go hard for a quick set. I believe that when they tried to run a double back, the opposing blockers were already on that side of the net, making it easier to slow down Houstons back row slide.

[naitsric]

topdog said:

ace said:

Also, watching old videos, I hope they utilize Houston on the slide more often, front row or back.

Thank you for reminding me about Houston's slide. I have not seen anyone in the country run a backrow slide or step-out ever. Seeing Hawaii run that slide last year was something new and exciting. But I think only players like Houston can perfect it because of their amazing jumping abilities.

I agree but didn't stanford use Ogonna Nnamani for slides as well??? Back or front I can't remember specifically?

[naitsric]

idahoboy said:

Isn't this typically the day that the roster is updated?

Aneli and Brandt profiles were updated last week or the week before. Simmons and Ferrell - Yesterday.

[naitsric]

luke96792 said:

I hear Ferrell can pound the ball harder than Klineman. I feel she will be another Kim Willougby mold for sure. Can't wait for the season!!!!

Actually, a lot of hype has been going on since spring on ferrells hitting abilities. An onlooker said she can definitely put the ball down - hard!