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Post by tomclen on Dec 1, 2015 17:03:46 GMT -5
This is what worries me about this matchup, and Coach Sheffield himself has said it: it's a different style of play than the Badgers are used to seeing. In fact, what the coaches are used to seeing. Maybe they didn't have as much success early on in Pac 12 as they were trying to iron it out. Now they have, and they had a surge. My understanding is that the play a 6-2. That's just not something you see in the Big Ten. One factor in the last third of the season for the Badgers, is that in addition to good ball control (and at Purdue, some fantastic offense), they got used to the style of the Big Ten and thrived in it. They've got about one set to figure things out against Oregon. I wish I knew more about them myself. He also said basically to stop whining about the first round matchup, so let's "bring it." That doesn't mean I can't continue to whine about PSU's consistent double bye first weekend (although if they match Dayton, I like that matchup). Sheffield set the perfect tone in his Monday video. Don't whine, just bring it. But, I bet behind the facade he is seething at this draw. If I had to bet, I'd put money on Wisconsin. But, as others have said, Oregon improved down the stretch. Their loss to Washington, with a couple fewer unforced errors, could have been a win.
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Post by bigdfromla on Dec 1, 2015 17:04:02 GMT -5
Is this match on TV anywhere? Not internet, TV?
I have the Big 10 Network and Pac-12. I don't think Pac-12 is showing any volleyball, except for on-line.
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Post by badgerbreath on Dec 1, 2015 17:08:03 GMT -5
Is this match on TV anywhere? Not internet, TV? I have the Big 10 Network and Pac-12. I don't think Pac-12 is showing any volleyball, except for on-line. I've only seen a link to BTN2Go. It's not been stated whether it will be free to view or not.
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Post by Wiswell on Dec 1, 2015 17:11:17 GMT -5
Yeah, it's kind of written all over his face.
Also, I added some audio/video links to the OP.
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Post by volleyfan24 on Dec 1, 2015 17:21:37 GMT -5
I would give Oregon a better chance on a neutral site like some said. I have Badgers in 5. If I am a player I wouldn't want to watch the presser cause Sheff sounds to be doubtful. He says "bring it" but not confidently. Oregon is a tough cookie to crack.
They have competed well with every team in the country. Early on they played a 5-1 and have switched to the 6-2, which seems to work better for them. The Oregon offense is fast but not that fast, I would be concerned if Wisconsins blockers were slow but they aren't and Nelson and Williams are agile pin to pin. Wisconsins strength is in the middle. I think LVW is a probably going to be the best pin hitter on the floor in this match up, Bettendorf is erratic when on she is AA level but hasn't shown that form much this season. If they both get going Oregon could be very dangerous. Nady can play well in the middle also. The floor defense is anchored by Benson one of the best liberos in the nation. But serve receive is up and down it can be good its great but when off it makes it increasingly difficult to run their up tempo style which leads to errors.
I think Wisconsin wins this match up with their serve, block and Carlini. Wisconsin has 3 ace servers in Carlini, Nelson and AMac, the rest of the team doesn't give lollipops. Nelson and Williams bring offense and defense. Lastly Carlini keeps the offense steady and betters enough bad passes to give Wisconsin the win.
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Post by badgerbreath on Dec 1, 2015 17:33:03 GMT -5
Maybe they didn't have as much success early on in Pac 12 as they were trying to iron it out. Now they have, and they had a surge. My understanding is that the play a 6-2. That's just not something you see in the Big Ten. Actually, Michigan ran a 6-2 against the badgers. So they have seen that at least.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 1, 2015 17:35:53 GMT -5
The 6-2 has helped Oregon because it minimized the workload on a couple of players who were overtaxed, and because Taylor Agost is a much better hitter on the right... but I don't think Wisconsin's preparation will be hampered at all by having or not having seen a 6-2 before.
It's the same offense they ran in a 5-1 and unique in those same ways, you just skip the 2-hitter rotations.
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Post by badgerbreath on Dec 1, 2015 17:40:30 GMT -5
Yeah, the rest of the stuff OU does, the badgers have not seen.
Sheff saying that the badgers could not use their typical blocking scheme against the ducks was what worried me the most.
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Post by kubricks on Dec 1, 2015 17:42:04 GMT -5
Blowout in Wisconsin.....Oregon will be lucky to hit 20 in any of the sets
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 1, 2015 17:42:54 GMT -5
Yeah, the rest of the stuff OU does, the badgers have not seen. Sheff saying that the badgers could not use their typical blocking scheme against the ducks was what worried me the most. I'm sure the Badgers will be well prepared. I was just responding to the concept (brought up by a fan of the - other - UW, I believe) that Wisconsin would be at a disadvantage because there aren't many 6-2s in the B1G. I don't think that is relevant.
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Post by volleyfan24 on Dec 1, 2015 17:51:35 GMT -5
Yeah, the rest of the stuff OU does, the badgers have not seen. Sheff saying that the badgers could not use their typical blocking scheme against the ducks was what worried me the most. OU = Oklahoma Sooners. University of Oregon Ducks have never been referred to OU that I know of. Just saying. I hate to be that guy just looks funny to me.
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Post by badgerbreath on Dec 1, 2015 18:05:10 GMT -5
Yeah, the rest of the stuff OU does, the badgers have not seen. Sheff saying that the badgers could not use their typical blocking scheme against the ducks was what worried me the most. OU = Oklahoma Sooners. University of Oregon Ducks have never been referred to OU that I know of. Just saying. I hate to be that guy just looks funny to me. Thanks for the correction.
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Post by bigfan on Dec 1, 2015 18:05:43 GMT -5
Oregon will win.
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Post by badgerbreath on Dec 1, 2015 18:15:05 GMT -5
If I am a player I wouldn't want to watch the presser cause Sheff sounds to be doubtful. He says "bring it" but not confidently. You have to take his tone with a grain of salt. Fact is that Sheffield always waxes on about the difficulties the coming opponent poses. He spent a little more time on it this time because Oregon really does do some unusual things and there is therefore more to talk about, it's the NCAA's and it's an odd draw. But he almost never says something like...nothing we can't handle...even when it's obvious the team can. Even Iowa sounds like a championship team listening to Sheff.
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Post by kokyu on Dec 1, 2015 18:14:46 GMT -5
Page is a real upgrade from Gill. LVW's ankle's recovered. Shebby's learned crafty shots, and has good hands when setting. Scott's improved. Bdorf's less inconsistent. Peaking right now.
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