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Post by mnsports255 on Oct 4, 2015 1:01:46 GMT -5
Able to check some VT after attending tonight's match. Here's my takeaways...
-Incredible energetic crowd. Really gave some extra energy to the players tonight -Refs made a handful of screwy calls against Ohio State tonight. Crowd really let the refs hear it, and so did Carlson, the assistants, and the players. Responded with some thunderous kills the following points -Frosh Audra Appold had a coming out party tonight and looks like she's going to be a legitimate OH1 for the coming years here in Columbus. Adding her to what WAS a two person attack (Sandbothe and Campbell) will prove to be unmeasurably advantageous going forward -Speaking of freshman, Taylor Hughes looks like a natural running the offense and is getting more and more comfortable. Really has a well rounded game and moves around the court well. -Still need production from the MB2 and 2nd OH spot. That'll be a difference maker in whether or not this will end up being a good or great season
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Post by mnsports255 on Oct 4, 2015 1:08:57 GMT -5
Here's how their postseason resume is shaping up so far
Key wins: #17 Florida State (x2), #14 Arizona, #4 Nebraska, #19 Wisconsin, Iowa Losses: #16 Minnesota, #25 Wyoming
5-2 against ranked teams and 9-0 against the rest. Could crack top 10 on Sunday.
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Post by BuckysHeat on Oct 4, 2015 6:33:40 GMT -5
I didn't know Pol Pot, but I'm pretty sure he was a bad dude. Your comparison is weak. Everything about this guy is weak. He does like to ride that wagon while I am sure he has not done much to actually further the program. Sure season tickets maybe, goes to a photo op or two (free ones of course) and talks trash to hold up his favorite teams. He is a consummate fan and one that reminds me of Robert DeNiro
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Post by rampageripster on Oct 4, 2015 7:43:56 GMT -5
Cause dynasties are what you brag about when yours is over That's funny. Exactly when did the dynasty end? If you come into my game thread with PSU bs, prepare for smack talk, regardless of its verity.
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Post by rampageripster on Oct 4, 2015 7:44:55 GMT -5
Here's how their postseason resume is shaping up so far Key wins: #17 Florida State (x2), #14 Arizona, #4 Nebraska, #19 Wisconsin, Iowa Losses: #16 Minnesota, #25 Wyoming 5-2 against ranked teams and 9-0 against the rest. Could crack top 10 on Sunday. This team will get a seed of they don't fall apart against the lower half of the conference
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Post by SuperSpike on Oct 4, 2015 10:11:04 GMT -5
Have confidence Rampage, you have a great team this year.
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Post by rampageripster on Oct 4, 2015 10:23:09 GMT -5
Have confidence Rampage, you have a great team this year. I'm an Ohio State volleyball fan, I'm always prepared for the collapse
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Post by Boof1224 on Oct 4, 2015 11:23:11 GMT -5
Have confidence Rampage, you have a great team this year. I'm an Ohio State volleyball fan, I'm always prepared for the collapse That was the one bright spot that came out of this weekend, you got to experience phenomenal weekend. Much deserved after all the great summarys you provide and the humor you bring to the board. I suspect you will get to enjoy more of those weekends this year. I just hope it doesn't come on the home/away psu weekend. All the rest of season it's fine. Haha
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Post by dorothymantooth on Oct 4, 2015 11:38:19 GMT -5
just like last year! wow. with the difference being two things. It was on the road, and I think OSU is a legitimate top ten caliber team.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Oct 4, 2015 11:47:07 GMT -5
When I think of tOSU, I picture a team that plays resiliently and exemplifies the next-point mentality well. Their players also like to keep a faster cadence to their matches. In years past, they would jump back to the service line and have the ball served out of their hands a split second after the up ref blew the whistle, which caught not only Nebraska but other teams' back rows off guard. Question. If you say how well Nebraska prepares for teams, wouldn't it be noticed that OSU serves fast right after the whistle? Wouldn't almost any coach worth their coach pick up on this, and have his team ready? I think Cook would be all over that. It's always interesting that when these things happen, the assumption is "the coach isn't on it" and I get that, they are ultimately responsible. I happen to know they were aware of it, talked about it, but players were "still" mulling around and not getting set earlier. Going back to the PSU match there was a Nebraska timeout in the fifth, in which they came out and set a ball to the middle and got stuffed when they had a red hot Foecke on the left. Now, the thinking for the fan is "that's what they drew up in the timeout? " Well, in the timeout what was communicated to the setter was "middle drive hard for the ball, and set Foecke the "go" Of course setter then dumped a ball a few plays later with Foecke at left front. The point isnt the setter not being good (she is great but young) it's that what coaches are saying and preparing for doesn't neccesarily always mean that is what you are going to see players doing. Any coach knows the frustration of that. Chances are REALLY good that if we are recognizing things that are happening as fans, really good coaches are probably catching that too.
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Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Oct 4, 2015 12:50:41 GMT -5
Question. If you say how well Nebraska prepares for teams, wouldn't it be noticed that OSU serves fast right after the whistle? Wouldn't almost any coach worth their coach pick up on this, and have his team ready? I think Cook would be all over that. It's always interesting that when these things happen, the assumption is "the coach isn't on it" and I get that, they are ultimately responsible. I happen to know they were aware of it, talked about it, but players were "still" mulling around and not getting set earlier. Going back to the PSU match there was a Nebraska timeout in the fifth, in which they came out and set a ball to the middle and got stuffed when they had a red hot Foecke on the left. Now, the thinking for the fan is "that's what they drew up in the timeout? " Well, in the timeout what was communicated to the setter was "middle drive hard for the ball, and set Foecke the "go" Of course setter then dumped a ball a few plays later with Foecke at left front. The point isnt the setter not being good (she is great but young) it's that what coaches are saying and preparing for doesn't neccesarily always mean that is what you are going to see players doing. Any coach knows the frustration of that. Chances are REALLY good that if we are recognizing things that are happening as fans, really good coaches are probably catching that too. What you're saying was demonstrated perfectly in NEB's football game yesterday. Coach calls a run with a 6 point lead with around a minute to play. Idiot quarterback decides it prudent to throw the ball, resulting in an incompletion and a clock stoppage. This gives Illinois time to drive down the field and win the game. Yes.... Coaches can draw up well designed plays but the 18-22 year old players have to carry them out.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Oct 4, 2015 12:52:46 GMT -5
It's always interesting that when these things happen, the assumption is "the coach isn't on it" and I get that, they are ultimately responsible. I happen to know they were aware of it, talked about it, but players were "still" mulling around and not getting set earlier. Going back to the PSU match there was a Nebraska timeout in the fifth, in which they came out and set a ball to the middle and got stuffed when they had a red hot Foecke on the left. Now, the thinking for the fan is "that's what they drew up in the timeout? " Well, in the timeout what was communicated to the setter was "middle drive hard for the ball, and set Foecke the "go" Of course setter then dumped a ball a few plays later with Foecke at left front. The point isnt the setter not being good (she is great but young) it's that what coaches are saying and preparing for doesn't neccesarily always mean that is what you are going to see players doing. Any coach knows the frustration of that. Chances are REALLY good that if we are recognizing things that are happening as fans, really good coaches are probably catching that too. What you're saying was demonstrated perfectly in NEB's football game yesterday. Coach calls a run with a 6 point lead with around a minute to play. Idiot quarterback decides it prudent to throw the ball, resulting in an incompletion and a clock stoppage. This gives Illinois time to drive down the field and win the game. Yes.... Coaches can draw up well designed plays but the 18-22 year old players have to carry them out. It's because they are young and under stress that I DIDNT say "idiot quarterback" When we mistakes at work, nobody see's and it doesnt really hurt the company, not these guys on this stage.
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Post by vbcoltrane on Oct 4, 2015 12:57:51 GMT -5
Have confidence Rampage, you have a great team this year. I'm an Ohio State volleyball fan, I'm always prepared for the collapse OSU does tend to (1) win unexpectedly against higher ranked teams, (2) lose unexpectedly against some teams they probably should beat (but "should" beat is all relative in the B1G). But, they make good tournament runs. They don't really "collapse" as much as they fail to capitalize on opportunities to finish higher.
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Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Oct 4, 2015 17:00:28 GMT -5
What you're saying was demonstrated perfectly in NEB's football game yesterday. Coach calls a run with a 6 point lead with around a minute to play. Idiot quarterback decides it prudent to throw the ball, resulting in an incompletion and a clock stoppage. This gives Illinois time to drive down the field and win the game. Yes.... Coaches can draw up well designed plays but the 18-22 year old players have to carry them out. It's because they are young and under stress that I DIDNT say "idiot quarterback" When we mistakes at work, nobody see's and it doesnt really hurt the company, not these guys on this stage. Point well taken. "Idiot quarterback" was too harsh. However, he did make an idiotic decision. I recognize it as I've my share of experience doing the same.
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