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Post by volleyguy on Aug 9, 2018 12:13:06 GMT -5
It is not unheard of for USC to have highly ranked players walk-on...... ... or walk-off....
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Post by conflicted on Aug 9, 2018 13:36:30 GMT -5
There were some walk on players that had a meaningful impact last year: Adams, Geiger, Meyer-Whalley and Welsh
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Post by redbeard2008 on Aug 9, 2018 14:29:51 GMT -5
After 12 is where the boosters come in. Not uncommon for a couple of the players to be on a full booster scholarship also. Ummmm, I think that would be against the NCAA rules. Now, they might qualify for any scholarship or grant-in-aid that is available to all students.
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Post by hammer on Aug 9, 2018 14:34:36 GMT -5
After 12 is where the boosters come in. Not uncommon for a couple of the players to be on a full booster scholarship also. Ummmm, I think that would be against the NCAA rules. Now, they might qualify for any scholarship or grant-in-aid that is available to all students. I heard that everyone not on an athletic scholie is a great student
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Post by memorybankrupt on Aug 10, 2018 11:49:31 GMT -5
Had the opportunity to watch USC’s first practice and all I could say is wow. There are so many big bombers in this team. I didn’t realize how good Jasmine Gross is. I mean this gurl can crank a ball. All I could say is wow. USC has not had this combo of middles (Gross and Hansen) since there last championship. Emily Baptista really stabilizes there passing and reminds me of a hard hitting Sara Shaw. The Spanish setter was ok. I think she just needs more reps as her location was a little off to the pins. A little bit flashy for my liking with a lot of flashy jump settings. Reminds me of a less refined Nellie Spicer. As far as the pins, Lanier is just so good. If not for Plummer she should be player of the year the next two years. The other pins (Boykin/Krage and Schimmer)seem to struggle with the offense, but it could also be because of the setting. Lastly the libero should be Meyer-Walley. My goodness this girl is a gamer as nothing hits the floor when she commands the back row What was the speed of the offense? Was passing decent overall?
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Post by zuzu1227 on Aug 10, 2018 12:05:16 GMT -5
Had the opportunity to watch USC’s first practice and all I could say is wow. There are so many big bombers in this team. I didn’t realize how good Jasmine Gross is. I mean this gurl can crank a ball. All I could say is wow. USC has not had this combo of middles (Gross and Hansen) since there last championship. Emily Baptista really stabilizes there passing and reminds me of a hard hitting Sara Shaw. The Spanish setter was ok. I think she just needs more reps as her location was a little off to the pins. A little bit flashy for my liking with a lot of flashy jump settings. Reminds me of a less refined Nellie Spicer. As far as the pins, Lanier is just so good. If not for Plummer she should be player of the year the next two years. The other pins (Boykin/Krage and Schimmer)seem to struggle with the offense, but it could also be because of the setting. Lastly the libero should be Meyer-Walley. My goodness this girl is a gamer as nothing hits the floor when she commands the back row What was the speed of the offense? Was passing decent overall? The passing was very good with only a few mins of scrimmage I saw. The speed of the offense was a mix of quick tempo and some high OH. It’s hard to tell since they stopped a couple times during play to evaluate things.
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Post by zuzu1227 on Aug 10, 2018 12:11:26 GMT -5
Lazaro is a good setter. A bit over the top with so many unnecessary fake sets and her timing is off with her hitters, the best thing about her is her slide sets to gross and Hansen was spot on. I think in due time she will learn the system.
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Post by Fight On! on Aug 10, 2018 15:11:03 GMT -5
Thanks Zuzu! Always appreciate the inside perspective... Look back to 2017 and I asked that Reni be the L, LOL!
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Post by c4ndlelight on Aug 10, 2018 15:15:13 GMT -5
Lazaro is a good setter. A bit over the top with so many unnecessary fake sets and her timing is off with her hitters, the best thing about her is her slide sets to gross and Hansen was spot on. I think in due time she will learn the system. Is Marina still in the conversation?
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Post by trojansc on Aug 10, 2018 15:27:29 GMT -5
Lazaro is a good setter. A bit over the top with so many unnecessary fake sets and her timing is off with her hitters, the best thing about her is her slide sets to gross and Hansen was spot on. I think in due time she will learn the system. Is Marina still in the conversation? A 5-2 might be possible. The slide should be available. I think this is for sure: Garrick and Meyer-Whalley as L and DS for somebody Lanier and Gross start OH / MB no doubt. The other MB is Hansen or Welsh. I imagine they both see chances early. The other OH is Botkin or Baptista. Baptista is the better passer.
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Post by wishinwestcoastvb on Aug 10, 2018 15:29:07 GMT -5
Is Marina still in the conversation? A 5-2 might be possible. The slide should be available. I think this is for sure: Garrick and Meyer-Whalley as L and DS for somebody Lanier and Gross start OH / MB no doubt. The other MB is Hansen or Welsh. I imagine they both see chances early. The other OH is Botkin or Baptista. Baptista is the better passer. so with that being said, do we think whoever loses the OH2 spot slide to opposite? I think Botkin can be solid there
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Post by volleyca on Aug 11, 2018 11:46:59 GMT -5
Best of luck to Brennan. Will this affect Peyton’s commitment to USC? So Crouch really cut her? Or with Gross and Hansen the writing was on the wall? This is telling: www.instagram.com/peytonwilhite/Tea..
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Post by volleyguy on Aug 11, 2018 11:48:42 GMT -5
Best of luck to Brennan. Will this affect Peyton’s commitment to USC? So Crouch really cut her? Or with Gross and Hansen the writing was on the wall? This is telling: www.instagram.com/peytonwilhite/Tell us more.
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Post by wishinwestcoastvb on Aug 11, 2018 11:49:25 GMT -5
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Post by volleyguy on Aug 11, 2018 11:55:42 GMT -5
What? When I clicked on it, it said "This account is private."
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