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Post by future on Sept 25, 2014 16:42:07 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing this. I was dizzy after the rally. Wow
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 25, 2014 16:42:43 GMT -5
If you're tired of the conversation, opt out. I think that's what this board is for and I, for one, am interested to see how PSU and Stanford develop, including Washington. I'll also point out to whomever asks that PSUs MHs aren't that amazing, at least compared to Inky (IMHO). Feel free to ignore this, as well. Stanford is the #1 team in the nation. Not much to debate. Plenty of more pressing matters in the vtalk news world. Oh, it's not that cut and dry and if you think so, you haven't watched much VB.
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Post by Phillytom on Sept 25, 2014 17:38:24 GMT -5
Like i said, waste of time. I have no need to debate it. Stanford won. That match is over, way over. Stanford is the #1 team in the nation. Not much to debate. Plenty of more pressing matters in the vtalk news world. Oh, it's not that cut and dry and if you think so, you haven't watched much VB.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 25, 2014 18:49:00 GMT -5
Like i said, waste of time. I have no need to debate it. Stanford won. That match is over, way over. Oh, it's not that cut and dry and if you think so, you haven't watched much VB. Yawn
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Post by tclenpsu1 on Sept 25, 2014 19:14:59 GMT -5
Like i said, waste of time. I have no need to debate it. Stanford won. That match is over, way over. Yawn So that you know, the man knows VB, he actually played the game LOL
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Post by roger on Sept 25, 2014 19:21:59 GMT -5
That Carlini has talent of that there is no doubt. But that creative "BROWNIE RAINBOW" that Micha pulled off that landed just inside the court in the deep and wide side of 5 was a spectacular attack. That is the kind of uniqueness that Micha brings to the game. Note how many more setters are becoming Offensively conscious and certainly Micha's play has provoked some of that. The name 'BROWNIE RAINBOW" is the result of Blair Brown when the right side in the last two years of her college career would blast at the defender in 5 and then surprisingly loft he ball over that defender's head and get a point as it landed in the corner of 5
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Post by memorybankrupt on Sept 25, 2014 19:34:33 GMT -5
Does Penn State have another setter for next season besides Weiskircher? The Nittany Lions have had great setters for as long as I've followed them. They always seem to have a starting setter that puts her name in the record books, but then also the team tends to have a highly heralded prep setter that doesn't work out and the only legacy she leaves behind is from her butt impression on the bench.
I think it'd be a shame if Penn State doesn't have a great setter to feed their amazing hitters after Hancock graduates.
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Post by jagdpanther on Sept 25, 2014 20:08:52 GMT -5
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Post by vbkid111 on Sept 25, 2014 20:43:09 GMT -5
On the other hand one could say Hancock is 4-0 in match play and 12-1 in games vs. Carlini. I would never say that though. It is good you would never say that, because obviously it wouldn't be true. You would have to add the teams "Penn State" and "Wisconsin" to your statement. If Carlini played with Penn State's squad, and Hancock played with Wisconsin, then Penn State would crush Wisconsin even worse. This is just wrong. Who exerts her will--and it is a damn intimidating & formidable will--on an NCAA team more than Hancock? I'll wager that a long list of opposing coaches would say no one right now. You don't know what you're looking at.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 20:44:39 GMT -5
Does Penn State have another setter for next season besides Weiskircher? The Nittany Lions have had great setters for as long as I've followed them. They always seem to have a starting setter that puts her name in the record books, but then also the team tends to have a highly heralded prep setter that doesn't work out and the only legacy she leaves behind is from her butt impression on the bench. I think it'd be a shame if Penn State doesn't have a great setter to feed their amazing hitters after Hancock graduates. From all reports, Weiskircher is a very, very good setter.
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Post by hardbop on Sept 25, 2014 20:57:04 GMT -5
Does Penn State have another setter for next season besides Weiskircher? The Nittany Lions have had great setters for as long as I've followed them. They always seem to have a starting setter that puts her name in the record books, but then also the team tends to have a highly heralded prep setter that doesn't work out and the only legacy she leaves behind is from her butt impression on the bench. I think it'd be a shame if Penn State doesn't have a great setter to feed their amazing hitters after Hancock graduates. From all reports, Weiskircher is a very, very good setter. Yes she is.
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Post by austintatious on Sept 25, 2014 21:23:35 GMT -5
Umm no Penn State proved they are better than Wisconsin tonight at full potential I still think Stanford is the best team in the country. One thing is clear PSU is number 3 maybe even 2 after the way Texas played tonight. My only concern with this Penn State squad is that they are so young. Freshman as seen by the Rolfzens last year can look like a deer in headlights in a big match during a regional final the Final Four or even the National Championship match. The twins don't have Russ rose as there head coach. Psu had Stanford on the ropes. Had that game been in neutral court psu prob would have won. Psu also scored more points in that match then Stanford. Psu is young but doesn't mean they can't do it I believe if u look at team from talent and potential as whole psu has more in both. Until they meet again, stop making excuses. As of NOW, Stanford has to be considered the better team. They own bragging rights. IFs and Buts until the rematch only sound like whining. When you say PSU will get better, that is true. But don't you think Stanford will also? Most athletes are taught when you lose, keep your mouth shut, and prepare for the rematch, don't make excuses. Bad Form. Obviously something you havent' learned. And FYI, I have no dog in this hunt, just a lot of respect for both teams.
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Post by Phillytom on Sept 25, 2014 21:26:58 GMT -5
Well they recruited Hancock late after a highly rated setter prospect didn't work out. They were extremely fortunate that Hancock was willing to accept a late scholarship offer. She was headed to Tulsa where she could have played with her sister. I think there was a coaching change at Tulsa. She was really a hitter in high school and has had to learn the setter position on the job at PSU. Let's hope Weiskircher is the highly heralded prep setter who DOES work out. The other members of the freshman class are acquitting themselves very nicely so far. Does Penn State have another setter for next season besides Weiskircher? The Nittany Lions have had great setters for as long as I've followed them. They always seem to have a starting setter that puts her name in the record books, but then also the team tends to have a highly heralded prep setter that doesn't work out and the only legacy she leaves behind is from her butt impression on the bench. I think it'd be a shame if Penn State doesn't have a great setter to feed their amazing hitters after Hancock graduates.
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Post by austintatious on Sept 25, 2014 21:33:48 GMT -5
Ok now you are just being a blind homer. PSU does not have more talent than Stanford if anything its a draw and right now I would still take Burgess over Frantti and Lee cause she is proven, her and Howard are both better defensively. Maybe not offensively. Without a doubt Stanford has the better middles, the better libero and the setting is a draw. Bugg is as good as Hancock although Hancock's serve may give her the edge. Boukather is better on the RS than the PSU RS. So what did I leave out? ....no, Penn State has far and away more talent than Stanford. Look at match ups by position: Setter: Both are very good players, I think they are pretty similar in setting ability (location is usually good, not perfect. Both do a good job of setting their strong hitters and mixing up the offense.) Besides that, Hancock is better in every asset of the game. Advantage Penn State. Outside Hitters: Frantti/Lee/Whitney vs. Burgess/Howard. All 3 of Penn State's outsides terminator better on the pin than Stanford's. Burgess is the best all around player, I'd say Howard is the weakest of the bunch. You mention defense-Frantti has done a good job so far in the back row, and Lee is subbed out for Fuller who is better defensively than either Howard or Burgess. Advantage Penn State. Rightside: Courtney vs. Boukather. Closer call here, I'd still give the edge to Courtney though because of her great all around play and her blocking ability. Both are strong attackers. Advantage Penn State. Middles: Lutz/Ajanaku vs. Grant/Whitney/Washington. Lutz has done a great job as a freshman and Inky is the best middle in all the land. Grant and Whitney are having an All American caliber seasons as middles, and Washington is still being worked into the mix. Advantage Stanford. No dog in this fight, but how many matches have you seen Stanford play this year? How many PSU? Last year? You were okay until your statement that Fuller is a better defensive player than Burgess. Really? I have seen 20-25 PSU matches last two years and love Lacey Fuller. I have seen Stanford 6 or 7 times last two years but have been watching Burgess for 3 years before that, and she is as close to Logan Tom as a OH at defense in the college game today. Credibility 0. Libero: Gilbert vs. Gonzalez. I don't notice any real strengths/weaknesses of either libero. Dom has a nice serve, I think they both do a very good job of playing defense and commanding the back court. Draw So, Penn State has the advantage at every front row position besides middle, where they still have 2 All American caliber athletes and the #1 recruit in the country being worked into the mix. Excluding Inky, Penn State has better athletes at every position and more upside.
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Post by psumaui on Sept 25, 2014 21:38:36 GMT -5
I liked this behind the back dump from Micha!
Micha returns the favor to Carlini
Micha Skyhook shot
Match point. I think this is the 3rd time Micha burnt Carlini on this dump!
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