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Post by Wiswell on Sept 30, 2014 16:40:57 GMT -5
Wildcats trying to bring their fan "a" Game:
Wildside Night: The Northwestern volleyball team invites Northwestern students to open "Beat Wisconsin" week in style. In advance of the football team's game with Wisconsin on Saturday (2:30 p.m. at Ryan Field), students who attend the volleyball match will get a free "Beat Wisconsin" t-shirt to wear while cheering on the 'Cats to victory over our neighbors to the north.
Team Night: All local club and school teams are encouraged to root on the 'Cats as they take on the Badgers. Teams of 15 or more will receive admission for just $3 per person. All groups who register will get a free Northwestern Volleyball headband.
Northwestern tough at home: Protecting This House Dating back to the 2013 season, Northwestern has won 18 of its last 23 matches (78%) at Welsh-Ryan Arena, including all seven contests in 2014. A year ago the 'Cats knocked off No. 17 Ohio State in a nationally-televised match on Oct. 16 and trailed Illinois, 2-0, on Oct. 23 before rallying to top the Illini, in five sets. NU also bested No. 18 Purdue to complete a season sweep of the Boilermakers on Nov. 15. All five of Northwestern's home losses in 2013 came against Big Ten teams ranked 17th or better.
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 1, 2014 8:11:33 GMT -5
Bump.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 8:44:24 GMT -5
Happy Hump Day / Game Day / Skipping out of work early to ride the Fan Bus to Northwestern Day!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2014 9:47:48 GMT -5
Frianco? I am still trying to understand why Morales is not in that spot.
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 1, 2014 10:07:46 GMT -5
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 10:21:04 GMT -5
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 1, 2014 11:41:55 GMT -5
I think the Badgers will win this one. Northwestern is off to a good start, but the Badgers are a good team as well. Wisconsin is capable of losing on most nights if they are off their game, especially since they don't have the power at the net that most top ten teams have, but they haven't been taken out of their game very often this season. I know that it may not be easy from the Badger fan perspective, given the program's recent history, but I am confident in this team and its ability to win matches like this.
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 1, 2014 11:46:13 GMT -5
Also, in one reason why I was so disappointed that there wasn't a scrimmage due to the weather, we don't really know where Fricano is with her game at this point. My feeling is she is stronger on the right than on the left, and I doubt putting her at L2 is setting her up to succeed. As the color woman said on the telecast of the battle of Michigan last night, L2s hit a lot of junk. Not the best situation for an inexperienced player. I thought Bates actually did pretty well at that on Sunday. Thus, if they were to switch hitters at this point, I think Morales would be a better option, but I don't think that is necessary. I think Bates will grow and work through it.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 13:31:59 GMT -5
I think Bucky has this one so long as the Badgers keep their wits about them. Serve and pass. Grateful for the Fan Bus making it easy to get down there for the match. Totally worth my $60 to not have to make the round-trip drive myself on a work night.
I'm also excited to see Tashima and Abbott in person.
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 1, 2014 14:22:58 GMT -5
Looks like Welsh Ryan got some updates. Real seats, for one thing.
Who's in the black non uniform on the left of the picture? Morales?
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 16:31:05 GMT -5
Looks like Welsh Ryan got some updates. Real seats, for one thing. Who's in the black non uniform on the left of the picture? Morales? Is that Hickey? Coming at you here from the Badger Bus's wifi here. Cruising along down I-90 through Rockford.
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 1, 2014 16:49:11 GMT -5
Hmm, I thought Hickey was wearing the red track pants. That could be Dildine and Hickey in black. Ok kids, stop changing your hair color.
Awesome about the wifi.
How many on the bus?
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 17:28:18 GMT -5
17
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Post by Wiswell on Oct 1, 2014 19:04:43 GMT -5
How is the Bucky crowd?
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Post by rainbowbadger on Oct 1, 2014 19:04:57 GMT -5
NW has a fancy intro video
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