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Post by southie on Aug 5, 2015 7:17:06 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages.
Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set.
Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well.
Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy.
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Post by SportyBucky on Aug 5, 2015 8:36:17 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages. Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set. Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well. Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy. Certainly Eckerman and Bell's loss are big, but hitters are typically easier to replace than setting and passing. Honestly haven't been hugely impressed with Paulina's consistency or lack thereof, particularly in crunch time. The 6-2 has limited Chloe's height issue, but may be an issue given Nicole's health or lack thereof. Six rotation players have and may continue to be an issue with Texas, as will setting. Chloe just does not elevate the level of play of those around her with her play. Sorry. By the way, did you notice Nicole was listed as "utility" on the 2015 rooster? I've been around awhile and not sure I've ever seen that.
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Post by southie on Aug 5, 2015 8:49:29 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages. Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set. Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well. Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy. Certainly Eckerman and Bell's loss are big, but hitters are typically easier to replace than setting and passing. Honestly haven't been hugely impressed with Paulina's consistency or lack thereof, particularly in crunch time. The 6-2 has limited Chloe's height issue, but may be an issue given Nicole's health or lack thereof. Six rotation players have and may continue to be an issue with Texas, as will setting. Chloe just does not elevate the level of play of those around her with her play. Sorry. By the way, did you notice Nicole was listed as "utility" on the 2015 rooster? I've been around awhile and not sure I've ever seen that. I agree that I'd rather have newcomers (freshmen/transfers) replacing departed pin hitters than inexperienced setters or middles; along with returning junior setters, Texas has a senior and junior MB to lean on. Paulina does need to show more consistency. If Nwanebu regains her freshman form, she fills in nicely for the departed Bell. White and Bedart-Ghani are Top 10 national recruits; we will need at least one of them to have an all-conference type season; but, Texas has been pretty successful rolling out freshmen pin hitters as true freshmen starters. Last season Dalton was listed as "Utility"; thought it actually stated "Utility/Setter", but perhaps it wasn't. I'm more surpised that Amy Neal is listed as "Libero/Outside Hitter"; she hasn't worn the Libero jersey since her first year, I think.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 5, 2015 10:12:39 GMT -5
Certainly Eckerman and Bell's loss are big, but hitters are typically easier to replace than setting and passing. Honestly haven't been hugely impressed with Paulina's consistency or lack thereof, particularly in crunch time. The 6-2 has limited Chloe's height issue, but may be an issue given Nicole's health or lack thereof. Six rotation players have and may continue to be an issue with Texas, as will setting. Chloe just does not elevate the level of play of those around her with her play. Sorry. By the way, did you notice Nicole was listed as "utility" on the 2015 rooster? I've been around awhile and not sure I've ever seen that. I agree that I'd rather have newcomers (freshmen/transfers) replacing departed pin hitters than inexperienced setters or middles; along with returning junior setters, Texas has a senior and junior MB to lean on. Paulina does need to show more consistency. If Nwanebu regains her freshman form, she fills in nicely for the departed Bell. White and Bedart-Ghani are Top 10 national recruits; we will need at least one of them to have an all-conference type season; but, Texas has been pretty successful rolling out freshmen pin hitters as true freshmen starters. Last season Dalton was listed as "Utility"; thought it actually stated "Utility/Setter", but perhaps it wasn't. I'm more surpised that Amy Neal is listed as "Libero/Outside Hitter"; she hasn't worn the Libero jersey since her first year, I think. If Ebony regains her freshman form she's a POY candidate
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Post by psufanboy on Aug 5, 2015 10:54:52 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages. Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set. Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well. Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy. Bryanna Weiskircher is a redshirt freshmen and has Salima Rockwell working with her- the learning curve won't be steep.
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Post by SportyBucky on Aug 5, 2015 10:59:23 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages. Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set. Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well. Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy. Bryanna Weiskircher is a redshirt freshmen and has Salima Rockwell working with her- the learning curve won't be steep. Sure. Chloe Collins was a top recruit and had Salima working with her as well. Just sayin.
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Post by southie on Aug 5, 2015 11:07:39 GMT -5
I have stated that Haley Hodson will be NFOY. With Ajanaku out, she will get set even more. So, while Stanford is a threat, teams don't have to focus their block on Ajanaku, so we'll see how effective Stanford's other pin hitters will be (specifically Burgess); they are not as terminal as those of the other top contenders. Stanford has a huge mental block to overcome; they did finally return to the Final Four last December after a six year absence, but they did not perform well, or perhaps Dunning was just out-coached. Bugg has not shown the mental toughness on the biggest stages. Not even Hancock could lead PSU to the Regional final her first year setting; we'll see what PSU's new setter can do as a first-year setter. She'll have a lot of options to distribute the ball to, but she won't possess the serving prowess Hancock did, and probably not going to be as terminal from net as Hancock; Hancock was independently responsible for about 3-4 points a set. Nebraska also has to break in a new setter. Conversely, Florida will have a senior setter running the show again. Each team has other issues, as well. Texas didn't lose any of its primary passers from last season, and they were good enough to get Texas to the Final Four again. Other folks on here can continue to worry and spout off, but replacing Eckerman and Bell's offensive productivity and leadership will be of more concern. Two upper-classmen setters return; just have to keep them healthy. Bryanna Weiskircher is a redshirt freshmen and has Salima Rockwell working with her- the learning curve won't be steep. That doesn't guarantee she brings all the intangibles Micha brought.
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 5, 2015 11:16:24 GMT -5
Bryanna Weiskircher is a redshirt freshmen and has Salima Rockwell working with her- the learning curve won't be steep. That doesn't guarantee she brings all the intangibles Micha brought. She probably won't be able to hold the blockers like Hancock did and have the ability to attack at the net or behind the service line.
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Post by huskerjen on Aug 5, 2015 13:05:40 GMT -5
Im pretty sure if you asked any head coach in the country, about the last match-up they want would be against Nebraska at Century Link in Omaha during the tournament. That HCA helped nearly topple the best team in NCAA history. That Husker team in terms of roster talent was pretty average compared to their rosters traditionally, mind you. I'm not saying the Huskers will win the title if they make it to Omaha, but the HCA would be a significant advantage in their favor. In Lincoln, you're up against 8-9K Husker fans, in Omaha, you're up against ~17K. Yeah but if half of those in attendance are sleeping, does it really count? Not sure. Maybe Husker fans should be gacked out on meth like Hawaii fans to increase their energy level? I hear Dog the Bounty Hunter just hangs out by the entrance of the Stan to keep his business profitable. BiK, it's good to see you can still take jabs at other schools while trying to convince the board that Hawaii isn't fading into volleyball history like LBSU and Pacific have. But again, that meth provides an endless engine...
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Post by psufanboy on Aug 5, 2015 13:36:37 GMT -5
Bryanna Weiskircher is a redshirt freshmen and has Salima Rockwell working with her- the learning curve won't be steep. Sure. Chloe Collins was a top recruit and had Salima working with her as well. Just sayin. Chloe Collins and Texas made it to the Final Four- just sayin'...But your presumed lack of regard for her abilities may factor to the passing inconsistencies, a slower offense Texas ran or being in a 6-2.
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Post by psufanboy on Aug 5, 2015 13:43:00 GMT -5
That doesn't guarantee she brings all the intangibles Micha brought. She probably won't be able to hold the blockers like Hancock did and have the ability to attack at the net or behind the service line. Where was all of this love for Micha when she was playing with PSU? No, most definitely won't have the intangibles Micha brought...I would argue it will be impossible to find another Micha, period. That doesn't mean the team as whole can't make adjustments. One person doesn't win NC. Every team is unique but to really believe that the starting setter at PSU is going to be the liability of the season is silly.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Aug 5, 2015 14:37:32 GMT -5
Yeah but if half of those in attendance are sleeping, does it really count? Not sure. Maybe Husker fans should be gacked out on meth like Hawaii fans to increase their energy level? I hear Dog the Bounty Hunter just hangs out by the entrance of the Stan to keep his business profitable. BiK, it's good to see you can still take jabs at other schools while trying to convince the board that Hawaii isn't fading into volleyball history like LBSU and Pacific have. But again, that meth provides an endless engine... The methheads don't attend volleyball matches, I don't believe they can't sit still for that long but feel free to correct if I'm wrong. I don't get the meth jab, pineapples and coconuts, yes but meth? to each their own I guess. The jabs are all in good fun. And Nebraska, c'mon, we all know that it's the over 70 crowd for the most part. Nothing wrong with bringing the senior crowd in for a set or two before they doze off. Do I really have to convince the board of anything? Hawai'i is doing alright. The Wahine haven't won a National title of late (like in the past 50 years) but neither has the overwhelming majority of programs, including one who gets put high on the horse every year only to come crashing down like a drunk cowboy. When your last final four appearance was 7 years ago, should you really be mocking a program who has been there more recently? just sayin'.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 15:00:02 GMT -5
You're still trying to water ski behind that piddly canoe of an opinion? I have to admire your persistence, if not your good sense.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 5, 2015 15:24:10 GMT -5
She probably won't be able to hold the blockers like Hancock did and have the ability to attack at the net or behind the service line. Where was all of this love for Micha when she was playing with PSU? No, most definitely won't have the intangibles Micha brought...I would argue it will be impossible to find another Micha, period. That doesn't mean the team as whole can't make adjustments. One person doesn't win NC. Every team is unique but to really believe that the starting setter at PSU is going to be the liability of the season is silly. I totally believe that the setter will be the liability for the season. Now of course, that is relative to having incredible players, but nonetheless, their setting along with probably libero, will be the the weakest part of their play.
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Post by gnu2vball on Aug 5, 2015 15:39:21 GMT -5
Where was all of this love for Micha when she was playing with PSU? No, most definitely won't have the intangibles Micha brought...I would argue it will be impossible to find another Micha, period. That doesn't mean the team as whole can't make adjustments. One person doesn't win NC. Every team is unique but to really believe that the starting setter at PSU is going to be the liability of the season is silly. I totally believe that the setter will be the liability for the season. Now of course, that is relative to having incredible players, but nonetheless, their setting along with probably libero, will be the the weakest part of their play. I've never seen Weiskircher play--if we're assuming she'll be the PSU setter. But she does have some experience setting some of PSU's hitters at the club-level, right? Might that help her with the transition?
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