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Post by Sbilo on Apr 30, 2019 10:09:43 GMT -5
Man, next season’s line up is going to be sooo talented. Gates’ addition is just an icing on the cake - I bet a very sweet one.
There is no way that Gates won’t start for Stanford. She is, arguably, the best MB on this team (not counting Fitz and Kipp). She is a better slide hitter than Campbell.
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Post by ShaneM2005 on Apr 30, 2019 10:16:16 GMT -5
Man, next season’s line up is going to be sooo talented. Gates’ addition is just an icing on the cake - I bet a very sweet one. There is no way that Gates won’t start for Stanford. She is, arguably, the best MB on this team (not counting Fitz and Kipp). She is a better slide hitter than Campbell. I tend to agree. I don't think that Campbell's spot is locked up either depending on where Kipp & Fitz go, not to mention the other freshman's potential. I like Campbell a lot, especially toward the end of the season, but she can be inconsistent at times.
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Post by Disc808 on Apr 30, 2019 10:19:17 GMT -5
Man, next season’s line up is going to be sooo talented. Gates’ addition is just an icing on the cake - I bet a very sweet one. There is no way that Gates won’t start for Stanford. She is, arguably, the best MB on this team (not counting Fitz and Kipp). She is a better slide hitter than Campbell. I tend to agree. I don't think that Campbell's spot is locked up either depending on where Kipp & Fitz go, not to mention the other freshman's potential. I like Campbell a lot, especially toward the end of the season, but she can be inconsistent at times. Was just thinking this! I don’t think anyone on here has entertained the idea of Fitz/Gates in the middle and Kipp right side. Now I’m not saying it’s likely, that I want it to happen, or if it’s even reasonable given Hambly’s comments about keeping Fitz on the pins a while ago. But it does seem like an interesting lineup
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Post by ShaneM2005 on Apr 30, 2019 10:52:25 GMT -5
I tend to agree. I don't think that Campbell's spot is locked up either depending on where Kipp & Fitz go, not to mention the other freshman's potential. I like Campbell a lot, especially toward the end of the season, but she can be inconsistent at times. Was just thinking this! I don’t think anyone on here has entertained the idea of Fitz/Gates in the middle and Kipp right side. Now I’m not saying it’s likely, that I want it to happen, or if it’s even reasonable given Hambly’s comments about keeping Fitz on the pins a while ago. But it does seem like an interesting lineup Lots of lineup choices, obviously, haha. I still don't think Mcclure is going to see the front row much.
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Post by hammer on Apr 30, 2019 11:50:14 GMT -5
Was just thinking this! I don’t think anyone on here has entertained the idea of Fitz/Gates in the middle and Kipp right side. Now I’m not saying it’s likely, that I want it to happen, or if it’s even reasonable given Hambly’s comments about keeping Fitz on the pins a while ago. But it does seem like an interesting lineup Lots of lineup choices, obviously, haha. I still don't think Mcclure isn't going to see the front row much. Kevin was thinking Fitz at OPP in 2019 before the end of last season. However, two monumental things occurred that may reshape his thinking: (1) Kipp's jaw dropping play at the UA HS game last December and (2) Gates' acceptance into Stanford's graduate program. Some say Kevin could be a blind man without a cane and take this team to another championship, but maximizing its potential could be tricky. One thing is certain, Stanford's preseason schedule should give Kevin plenty of experimental data to work with in an attempt to find the optimum lineup. I'm expecting lots of plug and play this season, especially early, and in Pac-12 matches when Stanford is crushing a much weaker opponent.
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Post by stanfordvb on Apr 30, 2019 13:09:48 GMT -5
I don’t see fitz or kipp in the middle. I think gates is for sure going to take one of the middle spots. Campbell would be my bet or the second middle unless vicini out plays her. Vicini is more athletic when moving and more fluid, but she is shorter and does not have the same experience. Fitz will stay on the right IMO. I think the only spots up in the air are who will play middle with gates, and if McClure stays in the front row because 2 freshman could both be be Yer offensively. I know McClure passing 6 rotations serve receive is a huge benefit so we’ll have to see. I’m gonna bet it’s the same lineup as last year with gates in for alade, possibly Kipp in for McClure. CANT WAIT OH MY GOD
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 13:30:25 GMT -5
Curious to hear others opinions. I read a lot about Kipp being loved on the right but I have a feeling Hambly could pull a Dunning/Plummer on her and put her on the left. I say this due to Fidelak as a top 20 recruit coming in as well as she's a leftie OPP. After the departure of the Inkets and Gates, I could see OH: Kipp/McClure MB: Campbell/Viccini OPP: Fidelak S: Xu Lib: Formico??
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Post by stanfordvb on Apr 30, 2019 13:32:56 GMT -5
Curious to hear others opinions. I read a lot about Kipp being loved on the right but I have a feeling Hambly could pull a Dunning/Plummer on her and put her on the left. I say this due to Fidelak as a top 20 recruit coming in as well as she's a leftie OPP. After the departure of the Inkets and Gates, I could see OH: Kipp/McClure MB: Campbell/Viccini OPP: Fidelak S: Xu Lib: Formico?? Formico or oglivie will be 2020 libero. Orrr I could see McClure there with Baird/ kipp on the left, after all, Baird is the no. 2 recruit in the country. I would like to see fidelak as well, I would miss the huge right side block Stanford has had forwhat will be 3 straight seasons after 2019 with gray/ lutz/ fitz. I’ll survive.... I guess
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Post by Disc808 on Apr 30, 2019 13:53:33 GMT -5
Curious to hear others opinions. I read a lot about Kipp being loved on the right but I have a feeling Hambly could pull a Dunning/Plummer on her and put her on the left. I say this due to Fidelak as a top 20 recruit coming in as well as she's a leftie OPP. After the departure of the Inkets and Gates, I could see OH: Kipp/McClure MB: Campbell/Viccini OPP: Fidelak S: Xu Lib: Formico?? For me personally, I would like to see for 2020 OHs: McClure/Baird MBs: Campbell/Vicini/L. Smith (if she commits) Opp: Kipp S: Xu Lib: Formico/Oglivie. I like Kipp on the right bc she’d be a shut down blocker and wouldn’t have to receive serve. She does look very good on the left and her line shot on either pin is sooo good. A lot can change from now until then tho and it’s way early
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 15:35:29 GMT -5
I wonder how Stanford’s scholarships are working with only graduating one starter, and losing 4 players. Bowen was a walk on, I don’t think Chang was on a full ride, maybe partial scholarship but she was never really recruited to start, alade was possible on partial, she was very good her last 2 seasons but wasn’t highly recruited. So I guess my question is how do they have room for 6 new players, 5 of which are very likely to be on full scholarship ( the 4 top 10 and gates). Berty could also have some because she is still pretty good. I know Plummer isn’t on scholarship, she is getting her college paid for by a family friend or someone of that matter. So I assume fitz, Gray, hentz, Campbell, and the 4 top 10 recruits would be on full rides ... I wouldn't be shocked if Gates was not on scholarship. Stanford was/is her dream school, and she got into grad school there of her own accord. May have just been a happy coincidence to have her join the team ^This!^(was thinking 'bout the very same scenario yesterday). Lookit: the coaches know what they are doing, we Don't. If, say, Kipp earns a starting position? She'll start!
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Post by jcvball22 on Apr 30, 2019 18:29:54 GMT -5
I wonder how Stanford’s scholarships are working with only graduating one starter, and losing 4 players. Bowen was a walk on, I don’t think Chang was on a full ride, maybe partial scholarship but she was never really recruited to start, alade was possible on partial, she was very good her last 2 seasons but wasn’t highly recruited. So I guess my question is how do they have room for 6 new players, 5 of which are very likely to be on full scholarship ( the 4 top 10 and gates). Berty could also have some because she is still pretty good. I know Plummer isn’t on scholarship, she is getting her college paid for by a family friend or someone of that matter. So I assume fitz, Gray, hentz, Campbell, and the 4 top 10 recruits would be on full rides ... I wouldn't be shocked if Gates was not on scholarship. Stanford was/is her dream school, and she got into grad school there of her own accord. May have just been a happy coincidence to have her join the team She cannot be on scholarship as part of the inter-conference graduate transfer restrictions.
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Post by ay2013 on Apr 30, 2019 18:55:06 GMT -5
The reality is that Stanford is now entering an era of having really good players riding the bench probably for a majority of their collegiate career. For quite some time, Stanford could recruit a starting lineup of top elite recruits, but frequently had depth issues. If all of these rumored recruits do find their way to the farm, I do wonder if we'll see the first transfer from Stanford.
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Post by Disc808 on Apr 30, 2019 20:02:21 GMT -5
The reality is that Stanford is now entering an era of having really good players riding the bench probably for a majority of their collegiate career. For quite some time, Stanford could recruit a starting lineup of top elite recruits, but frequently had depth issues. If all of these rumored recruits do find their way to the farm, I do wonder if we'll see the first transfer from Stanford. Remember when Vanjak played middle ? 😂 I feel like the girls who get recruited will know what they’re signing up for especially because of the wait. And on top of that, I don’t think Stanford is that easy to give up...
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Post by leftcoaster71 on Apr 30, 2019 21:28:16 GMT -5
The reality is that Stanford is now entering an era of having really good players riding the bench probably for a majority of their collegiate career. For quite some time, Stanford could recruit a starting lineup of top elite recruits, but frequently had depth issues. If all of these rumored recruits do find their way to the farm, I do wonder if we'll see the first transfer from Stanford. 2nd transfer. First transfer was Colleen Miniuk in, '93 (not 100% positive on the year)
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Post by stanfordvb on May 1, 2019 9:07:36 GMT -5
The reality is that Stanford is now entering an era of having really good players riding the bench probably for a majority of their collegiate career. For quite some time, Stanford could recruit a starting lineup of top elite recruits, but frequently had depth issues. If all of these rumored recruits do find their way to the farm, I do wonder if we'll see the first transfer from Stanford. A decommitt could be possible and that’s ALL I will say...
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