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Post by leland99 on Aug 25, 2019 17:38:12 GMT -5
No. Please careful with these types of posts. M.Keefe has always been that way since her frosh year. These girls work out hard and are in great physical condition. Let's not put thoughts and doubts in other people's minds. Being skinny doesn't always mean unhealthy. It could just be her genetics, metabolism and hard work year in, year out. I only bring it up because I care about these girls. It's an extremely delicate subject I know. I noticed M.Keefe looked thinner than in the past, too. But I think she's always run on the slender side. Her twin is also slight. So could just be genetics.
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Post by leland99 on Aug 25, 2019 17:51:29 GMT -5
I thought Kipp played well, but I still don’t think her offense warrants benching McClure’s passing and back-row defense. I was really impressed by Xu, especially her serving and back sets. It will be really interesting competition if Miner commits to Stanford. Hentz was spectacular as usual. We’ll be really good once we figure out the line-up, probably at the beginning of PAC-12 season or sometime midway through. Agreed, I've always thought that there isn't really a need to replace McClure front row, especially when they just won the National Championship with virtually the same lineup (Gates isn't too shabby of a replacement for Alade.) However, I do see Kipp's offence as a very nice second option if things falter, or first option if Hambly decides to utilize Kipp in the front row. It'll be interesting to see come November what the lineup looks like. As for Miner, if she commits, Stanford could possibly run a 6-2 with Fidelak and Kipp on the right. IMHO, I think Stanford does need Kipp in the front row. She'll help spread the opponents block. And I could see Kipp as a better out of system hitter than McClure. I'm a big McClure fan, but unfortunately sometimes her height is a deficit. And Stanford only won the national championship by 3 points. With the addition of Kipp that point spread could be wider. And holy moly, Gates is such a gift. So with Kipp and Gates in the front row, I see Stanford headed to another final 4.
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Post by leland99 on Aug 25, 2019 17:55:33 GMT -5
At the scrimmage, Caitie Baird played back row for Team Cardinal. That surprised me. I thought if anything, she would hit for Team White. Does this mean Hambly is considering her as a RedShirt this season?
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Post by leland99 on Aug 25, 2019 18:00:13 GMT -5
Xu has a really nice serve. Setting placement ok, seen a few doubles. work in progress. I agree. Selena has a nice serve. Perhaps Hambly will use her as a DS this year. The way Dunning used Humphries.
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Post by leland99 on Aug 25, 2019 18:05:05 GMT -5
Berty played left front, at least some of the time. I have photos with both Berty and Fitz in the front row (4th set). Baird did play for Cardinal. Berty has a fantastic sunny disposition. I noticed her dancing and cheering away on the sidelines, at the scrimmage. That'll rub off on those around her. Great to have her positive attitude on the team.
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Post by cardcounter on Aug 25, 2019 18:55:21 GMT -5
Berty played left front, at least some of the time. I have photos with both Berty and Fitz in the front row (4th set). Baird did play for Cardinal. Berty has a fantastic sunny disposition. I noticed her dancing and cheering away on the sidelines, at the scrimmage. That'll rub off on those around her. Great to have her positive attitude on the team. Nice to hear about Berty. She is going from Volleyballmag.com NPOY to third string bench warmer. Some athletes might have trouble adjusting. I will be cheering for her to gradually climb up the pecking order to a future where she gets meaningful court time.
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Post by stanfordvb on Aug 25, 2019 20:02:18 GMT -5
Berty has a fantastic sunny disposition. I noticed her dancing and cheering away on the sidelines, at the scrimmage. That'll rub off on those around her. Great to have her positive attitude on the team. Nice to hear about Berty. She is going from Volleyballmag.com NPOY to third string bench warmer. Some athletes might have trouble adjusting. I will be cheering for her to gradually climb up the pecking order to a future where she gets meaningful court time. I'd say she's 5th string. Plummer, McClure, kipp, and Baird are all most likely ahead
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 25, 2019 20:19:40 GMT -5
Nice to hear about Berty. She is going from Volleyballmag.com NPOY to third string bench warmer. Some athletes might have trouble adjusting. I will be cheering for her to gradually climb up the pecking order to a future where she gets meaningful court time. I'd say she's 5th string. Plummer, McClure, kipp, and Baird are all most likely ahead Probably Keefe as well
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Post by waynevb1 on Aug 26, 2019 0:42:20 GMT -5
Campbell and Gates both shinning This, IMO, is why McClure gets the nod over Kipp. If the middles were truly shining as much as is being reported, you’ve got to have the passing to set them. Someone mentioned that blocking is the toughest skill for freshman, and I agree. But I think Campbell arrived already a pretty good blocker. And by the end of last season, her offensive production was catching up (see championship match). Now what if she has a similar jump from freshman to sophomore year as McClure had? Now add a former 2nd team AA in Gates. Get them the ball, and man that’s really opening things up for the pin hitters! Maybe im a little biased because in my heyday I was a 6’ leaping OH2 with ball control surrounded by giants, but McClure’s skill set just fits with this team. If/when she struggles offensively, Hambly has one hell of a sub to bring in with Kipp. And he can have a very short leash if he wants. But if I’m him, I’m starting things off with McClure.
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Post by hammer on Aug 26, 2019 0:49:00 GMT -5
At the scrimmage, Caitie Baird played back row for Team Cardinal. That surprised me. I thought if anything, she would hit for Team White. Does this mean Hambly is considering her as a RedShirt this season? Stanford does not typically redshirt, but let me throw out a hypothetical. If Baird is already thinking of going to graduate school, whether Stanford or somewhere else, then she might step up and volunteer to redshirt (unless there is a major injury) since there is little chance she'll get any significant playing time on the front row in 2019.
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Post by wonderwarthog79 on Aug 26, 2019 1:11:06 GMT -5
As impressed as I was with McClure last year, I just can't imagine benching an apparent phenom like Kipp. OK, maybe this will be middle-based team (strange to say this with Plummer and Fitzmorris on it), and passing is key to such a plan, but I've known a lot of dames, but Kipp looks like something really special (here I'm quoting from "Play it Again Sam"). Ah Hell, I just want to see what she can do. BTW, I'm not crazy about redshirting, but, if I were coaching, I might broach the subject to Baird.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2019 3:02:23 GMT -5
Agreed, I've always thought that there isn't really a need to replace McClure front row, especially when they just won the National Championship with virtually the same lineup (Gates isn't too shabby of a replacement for Alade.) However, I do see Kipp's offence as a very nice second option if things falter, or first option if Hambly decides to utilize Kipp in the front row. It'll be interesting to see come November what the lineup looks like. As for Miner, if she commits, Stanford could possibly run a 6-2 with Fidelak and Kipp on the right. IMHO, I think Stanford does need Kipp in the front row. She'll help spread the opponents block. And I could see Kipp as a better out of system hitter than McClure. I'm a big McClure fan, but unfortunately sometimes her height is a deficit. And Stanford only won the national championship by 3 points. With the addition of Kipp that point spread could be wider. And holy moly, Gates is such a gift. So with Kipp and Gates in the front row, I see Stanford headed to another final 4.
Yes, Stanford got by a team that loses Foecke and Maloney, and those two I don’t see being overly replaceable. Stanford retains every starter but Alade. In my opinion, with or without Kipp and Gates, Stanford should still be a very solid bet to at the very least, reach the final four again. I’d be shocked if they bowed out earlier. I, like you, am a McClure fan but I do also see the perks of Kipp in the front row. However, I’m just not convinced Stanford benefits that much from making that move since McClure offers such an all-around game.
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Post by tnp101 on Aug 26, 2019 3:35:40 GMT -5
The thing is that if this year we have enough fire power to win without Kipp, then it would be better to save Kipp's eligibility for next year. But again, we never know. With Kipp, our chance is definitely better (we think). But if we sparingly using her, it would be a pity to use up 1 year of eligibility without fully utilize/develop her. I know she is definitely special. Next year will be very challenging for sure with Big 5 (Plummer, Fitz, Gray, Hentz, and Gates) will be gone only 2 starters left (McClure and Campbell).
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Post by stanfordvb on Aug 26, 2019 7:12:17 GMT -5
Fidelak hits on the right, those 6 girls are all listed as OHs
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Post by jengal on Aug 26, 2019 7:35:52 GMT -5
As impressed as I was with McClure last year, I just can't imagine benching an apparent phenom like Kipp. OK, maybe this will be middle-based team (strange to say this with Plummer and Fitzmorris on it), and passing is key to such a plan, but I've known a lot of dames, but Kipp looks like something really special (here I'm quoting from "Play it Again Sam"). Ah Hell, I just want to see what she can do. BTW, I'm not crazy about redshirting, but, if I were coaching, I might broach the subject to Baird. I would redshirt as many of the freshman as possible. Baird, Berty, Vicini, Xu (I realize she is the second setter, but Oregon pulled it off last year)...even Kipp if she doesn't play a prominent role.
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