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Post by purduevball27 on Oct 30, 2014 10:39:44 GMT -5
I don't see a problem with Dimke setting from the back row and having Nichol hit. Nichol's front row play as a hitter is more of a benefit to Purdue than to have her run a 5-1 offense. In most cases, Dimke comes in back row for Drews for defensive purposes which takes away Nichol's back row right side option which she had in Drews anyway. So at this point, it would seem to benefit Purdue more if they had Dimke set from the back row and had Nichol attacking.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 30, 2014 10:42:01 GMT -5
I don't see a problem with Dimke setting from the back row and having Nichol hit. Nichol's front row play as a hitter is more of a benefit to Purdue than to have her run a 5-1 offense. In most cases, Dimke comes in back row for Drews for defensive purposes which takes away Nichol's back row right side option which she had in Drews anyway. So at this point, it would seem to benefit Purdue more if they had Dimke set from the back row and had Nichol attacking. Do you see Shondell shaking things up like that at this point, though?
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Post by purduevball27 on Oct 30, 2014 11:15:52 GMT -5
I don't see a problem with Dimke setting from the back row and having Nichol hit. Nichol's front row play as a hitter is more of a benefit to Purdue than to have her run a 5-1 offense. In most cases, Dimke comes in back row for Drews for defensive purposes which takes away Nichol's back row right side option which she had in Drews anyway. So at this point, it would seem to benefit Purdue more if they had Dimke set from the back row and had Nichol attacking. Do you see Shondell shaking things up like that at this point, though? Nichol has been his setter all year so probably not. I just don't think Shondell sees how Nichol doesn't help as much setting in the front row (Purdue loses a lot of points when she's in the front row and Drews is out of the back row) when she could be so much more productive as a hitter like she was last year when they went deep. Even though he probably won't make the switch, I think it would be very helpful for Purdue based on what I've seen.
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Post by kabvb on Oct 30, 2014 12:22:48 GMT -5
IMO Purdue is better with Nichol as an arm rather than a setter. She is a good setter not a great setter and she set during her high school days and probably wanted to do it in college so found a place that would want her to do it. She is just too good of a hitter to not be swinging. As for Cuttino, she is the answer for Purdue in the middle to be elite. There are going to be growing pains but that is why they should have played her from the start so that she would be ready for this time of the year. (see: Rhamat Alahssan) They are the exact same type of athlete and almost the same ability level just took different paths to this point of the season. Purdue has to figure out what they are going to do on the pin, Drews is fine, but Nichol struggles to set back so that is an issue but she is as good as they have back there. Epenesa has been pretty consistent on the OH, but after that the door is open nd nobody is taking the job. (Insert Val Nichol) I don't know if Dimke could run a big 14 offense or not but they need to find something to push through this half of the season. They are firmly on the bubble now and any more bad losses could really hurt. With that being said, they put themselves in this position with their schedule, average RPI of the teams in the preconference is 171 and pablo of 169.5 so they are laying their bed. I am assuming they put people on the schedule that were traditionally 'OK' teams to play and most of those teams are now hurting them. (The loss to St. Louis is really pulling at them every week the season goes on) Just my opinion on Purdue. [br I agree Nichols should be hitting because they have only two other options.Drews and Jones. Nichols reminds me of Courtney Thomas a really good setter and a powerful hitter. Maybe after these string of losses they will switch things up. Is Nichols a lefty ? Do they even have another setter ? With that being said, up until their recent string of losses they haven't had a tough schedule. Maybe they are just not that good. Yet.
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Post by beb12345 on Oct 30, 2014 14:22:35 GMT -5
IMHO,,,Purdue's 3 losses in the Big Ten have been to 3 potential seeded teams,,2 of them obviously in PSU and WI. PSU match was basically a tie and WI played great. IL will probably get a seed.
Let events work themselves out. Enjoy what the area has in Purdue's VB program. And for that reasoning,, enjoy the quality of the teams Purdue is playing in the Big Ten. WI or PSU may win the national championship in OKC in 12/14.
Purdue will finish 15-5 or 14-6 in Big Ten play. That will have them ready for the tourney,,, then who knows.
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Post by spoilerboilermakers on Nov 2, 2014 9:30:35 GMT -5
What a great win for Purdue last night! I didn't remember that we played Nebraska Wednesday night....I thought we were playing a Friday and Saturday weekend for some reason. Purdue went back to playing unselfish and smart volleyball and it couldn't have come at a better time with Nebraska coming up quickly. I am excited to see the game at Nebraska on BTN . For the years past, I would always have to listen to it on the radio and the noise of the crowd was always so loud...so I can only imagine experiencing it in person. I almost forgot to ask, Shondell used a 6-2 offense tonight and it was pretty effective. Was this just a strategy for Minnesota alone, or does Shondell use it for the rest of the year?
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Post by beb12345 on Nov 2, 2014 9:46:17 GMT -5
Purdue can win 7 out of next 8 remaining matches. Would be 16-4. Even 15-5 would be nice. If they could go into WI @ 16-3,,, could be interesting last match before selection Sunday.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 13:39:09 GMT -5
This is a fun team to watch, but clearly still improving. Record is 19-5 with one bad loss - a 10 am 5-set puzzler to SLU. Other losses are @ WKU in 5, #6 PSU in 5, @ #10 Iillinois, and #4 Wisconsin. Solid wins are San Diego, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Northwestern, and Minnesota. Wondering which high RPI SEC or ACC team will find Purdue in their early NCAA path this year. I really like the future of this group.
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Post by beb12345 on Nov 2, 2014 16:05:37 GMT -5
This is a fun team to watch, but clearly still improving. Record is 19-5 with one bad loss - a 10 am 5-set puzzler to SLU. Other losses are @ WKU in 5, #6 PSU in 5, @ #10 Iillinois, and #4 Wisconsin. Solid wins are San Diego, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Northwestern, and Minnesota. Wondering which high RPI SEC or ACC team will find Purdue in their early NCAA path this year. I really like the future of this group. I don't remember the hype for Purdue being a FF team this year.I know there was hype to see the incoming freshmen class,, plus redshirt Evans. And when Purdue scheduled for this year, they probably didnt envision Morehead and Notre Dame being down so much. Kennesaw is a nice facility,, though Kennesaw State is in the lower half of their conference. If they can finish out around 15-5,, everything will be good.
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Post by ay2013 on Nov 2, 2014 16:09:47 GMT -5
This is a fun team to watch, but clearly still improving. Record is 19-5 with one bad loss - a 10 am 5-set puzzler to SLU. Other losses are @ WKU in 5, #6 PSU in 5, @ #10 Iillinois, and #4 Wisconsin. Solid wins are San Diego, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Northwestern, and Minnesota. Wondering which high RPI SEC or ACC team will find Purdue in their early NCAA path this year. I really like the future of this group. I don't remember the hype for Purdue being a FF team this year.I know there was hype to see the incoming freshmen class,, plus redshirt Evans. And when Purdue scheduled for this year, they probably didnt envision Morehead and Notre Dame being down so much. Kennesaw is a nice facility,, though Kennesaw State is in the lower half of their conference. If they can finish out around 15-5,, everything will be good. what does finishing 15-5 do? Purdue isn't getting a seed with a 15-5 Big 10 record.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 16:54:13 GMT -5
Purdue won't get a seed because of RPI, not because of the strength of their team. TheRPI rules the NCAA committee.
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Post by beb12345 on Nov 2, 2014 18:10:05 GMT -5
15-5 just provides Purdue with some momentum.Nothing to do with RPI or getting a top 16 seed. They will probably be a #2 seed in a sub regional somewhere as they were in '12 and '13. If they win out and go 17-3 in Big Ten,,, who knows except the selection committee.
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Post by Freeman on Nov 2, 2014 19:43:23 GMT -5
I'm not disagreeing that Purdue is on the outside of a seed looking in based on RPI, but look at what we are saying. A Big Ten team could go 16-4, 15-5 (26-6, 25-5 overall) finish in the top 3 or 4 in the league and not receive a seed or host. That's just remarkable.
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Post by BoilerOn on Nov 12, 2014 15:41:30 GMT -5
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Post by Wiswell on Nov 12, 2014 15:47:12 GMT -5
I'm not disagreeing that Purdue is on the outside of a seed looking in based on RPI, but look at what we are saying. A Big Ten team could go 16-4, 15-5 (26-6, 25-5 overall) finish in the top 3 or 4 in the league and not receive a seed or host. That's just remarkable. Well, sure if you played a weak OOC schedule. As much I too forgot to admit, there are other conferences. It's also more plausible now because you could have 10 wins against the bottom five of the conference who might not even have an overall winning record.
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