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Post by Wiswell on Nov 28, 2014 15:49:27 GMT -5
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Post by hoosierdraft on Nov 28, 2014 15:55:35 GMT -5
As much I hope for something different, I think that this one will be a quick three game night for Wisky with the Boilers getting back on the plane trying to figure out how such a promising season devolved into where it's at now. For Purdue to steal this, something needs to happen that has yet to this season: the entire team shows up.
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 28, 2014 16:07:13 GMT -5
What is your sense of the problem? I've only seen Purdue a few times, all in West Lafayette. They played pretty well against ILL and well against PSU. They started out well against WI, but then lost the initiative. I haven't seen the other losses. Their road record is not very good. Why have the disappointed in the other matches? What changes on the road?
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 28, 2014 16:10:06 GMT -5
That IL was in Champaign, sorry! Still, they played pretty well against the number 3 team. It was close.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Nov 28, 2014 16:12:27 GMT -5
As much I hope for something different, I think that this one will be a quick three game night for Wisky with the Boilers getting back on the plane trying to figure out how such a promising season devolved into where it's at now. Oh, goodness, I hope so. |
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Post by Wiswell on Nov 28, 2014 16:32:41 GMT -5
OP updated. Sorry I had to delete and recreate the poll because it was set up wrong.
Edit: Good lord, I had to do it again. Why can't you edit polls? I typed "buckeye" when I meant boiler.
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Post by akbar on Nov 28, 2014 16:58:15 GMT -5
With that Freshmen class and returning veterans I am so surprised at this season. Not sure any one thing can be pointed at.
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Post by hoosierdraft on Nov 28, 2014 16:58:38 GMT -5
Serving: Wisc>Purdue
Serve Receive: Wisc>>Purdue - Neal, Workman and OHs do not stack up to Morey, Morales, et al.
Setting: Wisc>>>Purdue - Nichol is a great gal but not in same league as Carlini
OH: Wisc>>Purdue - Rotating Purdue triumvurate no match for Bates and Chapman
MB: Wisc>Purdue - The quickness of Thompson and the blocking of Nelson
OPP: Wisc>Purdue - Drews continues to be hot & cold where Thomas shows a ton of volleyball IQ on the court
Backcourt: Wisc>Purdue - Neal continues to progress at libero but Morey has come into her own this season
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Post by Longhorn20 on Nov 28, 2014 17:07:25 GMT -5
Serving: Wisc>Purdue Serve Receive: Wisc>>Purdue - Neal, Workman and OHs do not stack up to Morey, Morales, et al. Setting: Wisc>>>Purdue - Nichol is a great gal but not in same league as Carlini OH: Wisc>>Purdue - Rotating Purdue triumvurate no match for Bates and Chapman MB: Wisc>Purdue - The quickness of Thompson and the blocking of Nelson OPP: Wisc>Purdue - Drews continues to be hot & cold where Thomas shows a ton of volleyball IQ on the court Backcourt: Wisc>Purdue - Neal continues to progress at libero but Morey has come into her own this season I think Purdue has the upper hand on MB's actually. Not saying that Wisky's aren't good (far from that actually) but I think Carlini makes them look better than they are. I think the duo of Cuttino/Jones is better than Nelson/Thompson. |
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Post by akbar on Nov 28, 2014 17:08:16 GMT -5
Serving: Wisc>Purdue Serve Receive: Wisc>>Purdue - Neal, Workman and OHs do not stack up to Morey, Morales, et al. Setting: Wisc>>>Purdue - Nichol is a great gal but not in same league as Carlini OH: Wisc>>Purdue - Rotating Purdue triumvurate no match for Bates and Chapman MB: Wisc>Purdue - The quickness of Thompson and the blocking of Nelson OPP: Wisc>Purdue - Drews continues to be hot & cold where Thomas shows a ton of volleyball IQ on the court Backcourt: Wisc>Purdue - Neal continues to progress at libero but Morey has come into her own this season Hope you are wrong in all areas  |
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Post by volleyfan24 on Nov 28, 2014 17:24:16 GMT -5
Serving: Wisc>Purdue Serve Receive: Wisc>>Purdue - Neal, Workman and OHs do not stack up to Morey, Morales, et al. Setting: Wisc>>>Purdue - Nichol is a great gal but not in same league as Carlini OH: Wisc>>Purdue - Rotating Purdue triumvurate no match for Bates and Chapman MB: Wisc>Purdue - The quickness of Thompson and the blocking of Nelson OPP: Wisc>Purdue - Drews continues to be hot & cold where Thomas shows a ton of volleyball IQ on the court Backcourt: Wisc>Purdue - Neal continues to progress at libero but Morey has come into her own this season I think Purdue has the upper hand on MB's actually. Not saying that Wisky's aren't good (far from that actually) but I think Carlini makes them look better than they are. I think the duo of Cuttino/Jones is better than Nelson/Thompson. Agree and also to suggest that Thomas is better than Drews is a stretch. Drews has the ability to terminate better she is better than Thomas and she can carry the Boilers on her own. I don't think Thomas has that. Drews was out with injury and hasn't been herself but Thomas I think largely like all Wisconsin players get the ball in a sweet spot because of Carlini. In any case the Badgers in 3 maybe 4 if Purdue puts up a fight. |
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Post by volleyfan24 on Nov 28, 2014 17:30:20 GMT -5
What is your sense of the problem? I've only seen Purdue a few times, all in West Lafayette. They played pretty well against ILL and well against PSU. They started out well against WI, but then lost the initiative. I haven't seen the other losses. Their road record is not very good. Why have the disappointed in the other matches? What changes on the road? I doubted Purdue all season. I orginally posted an article at the beginning of the season highlighting Purdue and how they were hoping to reach the Final Four and now that just seems completely out of the question. They are easily the most disappointing team this season. Some could argue USC but Nwanebu still isn't 100% although that an excuse but to me Purdue has all the weapons to be great just really slumped. I look back on the match against Penn State I think if they would have beaten them at home they could have carried that momentum into more wins but they didn't. |
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Post by trojansc on Nov 28, 2014 18:32:22 GMT -5
Not sure purdue gets in if they don't win this.
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 28, 2014 18:37:56 GMT -5
I agree, looked at as simply a a comparison of OPP, Drews is better than Thomas, but Thomas helps the badgers in so many ways while also being a very good hitter on the RS and out of the back, that the comparison seems kind of silly.
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Post by pepperbrooks on Nov 28, 2014 18:48:07 GMT -5
Let's go conspiracy theory: any chance the Kelly throws this match to ensure his good friends get into the tournament?
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