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Post by stanfordvb on Apr 22, 2019 12:24:04 GMT -5
So to wrap up here is who I would cut but still use for other tournaments (Pan Am Games/Cup - NORCECA Champs): JW-O, Wilhite, Kingdon, Rolfzen, Adams, Happ, Papp, Rivers, Thompson. I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. If Akiu proves herself to be better than lake, than you’d be alright with that right? You said you’d rather see lake the Akiu get vnl time. I would rather see whoever does the best get time ! Also, I really don’t see Courtney and Robinson being able to help us to a gold medal in Tokyo, we need a new libero ecspecially for defense.
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Post by Hawk Attack on Apr 22, 2019 12:31:11 GMT -5
I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. If Akiu proves herself to be better than lake, than you’d be alright with that right? You said you’d rather see lake the Akiu get vnl time. Yes, honestly splitting hairs between the two, in my opinion.
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Post by stanfordvb on Apr 22, 2019 12:36:30 GMT -5
If Akiu proves herself to be better than lake, than you’d be alright with that right? You said you’d rather see lake the Akiu get vnl time. Yes, honestly splitting hairs between the two, in my opinion. I’m still so upset about saur’s injury. She was so good and fits exactly what Karch has been playing at libero. I definitely think she could’ve gotten a spot on this roster and had a chance for the vnl.
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Post by ToddyJ on Apr 22, 2019 13:03:03 GMT -5
So to wrap up here is who I would cut but still use for other tournaments (Pan Am Games/Cup - NORCECA Champs): JW-O, Wilhite, Kingdon, Rolfzen, Adams, Happ, Papp, Rivers, Thompson. I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. Have you been watching Adams in Serie A1 this season? Honestly between her and Gibbemeyer....they have both had sub par seasons and just aren’t going to get any better. I would rather see what Ogbogu, Washington and Rettke can do. Plus Rettke is 6’8”!!!! She also moves quite quick for someone of her size and stature. With all of the height at that position across the other elite national teams we need a more stouter blocker. Honestly the only reason I kept Gibbemeyer on the roster is because she too is a better blocker than Adams IMO. While we are still figuring out or defensive issues ESPECIALLY in the right back of the court (Libero/Opp/Setter)....having a better “taller” blocking presence can only help. I could get behind an Akinradewo, Ogbogu and Rettke Olympic lineup. Though I don’t think Rettke will be out of the NCAA until 2021?! I can’t remember if she is a junior or a Senior this upcoming year. At this point I’m fine with Courtney staying at Libero. She isn’t a terminator on the pins. Robinson as Libero was just a patch for last year. Lake or Akiu will probably emerge as the new Libero duo. I like this combo because they started as liberos and are continuing to mature in this position having not transitioned from OH. They just see the game as a defender and will hopefully be able to slow down these terminal hitters like (Zhu, Boskovic/Sloetjes/Egonu). As I have said multiple times over multiple threads. This 2019 international season is not going to be difficult for the USA. Yeah they want to defend their VNL title but they also have one of the easiest IOQT pools and the WCup is basically a pushover competition this year. Experimentation is the key this season. Find out what works. I have faith Karch and Co. will figure it out.
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Post by northwoods on Apr 22, 2019 13:08:55 GMT -5
Yeah, that should be 203 or 204, depending on how they round. Per Sheffield, Rettke will be spending most of the summer in Anaheim, minus the time Wisconsin is in Europe. I got the impression she was just going to be training. He didn’t say anything about VNL. I don’t see a reason for putting the college players on the roster unless there was a good chance they would be used. They could train in Anaheim regardless. The first 2 VNL weeks don’t conflict with the UW Europe trip, and would allow the pros from overseas some recovery time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 13:55:14 GMT -5
So to wrap up here is who I would cut but still use for other tournaments (Pan Am Games/Cup - NORCECA Champs): JW-O, Wilhite, Kingdon, Rolfzen, Adams, Happ, Papp, Rivers, Thompson. I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. Have you taken a look at Cuttino? I think between her, Lowe and Drews, Thompson won't see much time. Also, I'd like to intro her into lower level tournaments like Pan-Am to see if she can compete internationally, I think her play at Cinci says very little, especially with no HARD pre-season RPI teams.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 13:57:30 GMT -5
Have you been watching Adams in Serie A1 this season? Honestly between her and Gibbemeyer....they have both had sub par seasons and just aren’t going to get any better. I would rather see what Ogbogu, Washington and Rettke can do. Plus Rettke is 6’8”!!!! She also moves quite quick for someone of her size and stature. With all of the height at that position across the other elite national teams we need a more stouter blocker. Honestly the only reason I kept Gibbemeyer on the roster is because she too is a better blocker than Adams IMO. While we are still figuring out or defensive issues ESPECIALLY in the right back of the court (Libero/Opp/Setter)....having a better “taller” blocking presence can only help. I would rather see Washington, Ogbogu, and Rettke over all of Adams, Dixon, and Gibbemeyer... I just don't think that's realistically going to happen. I just don't believe Karch will cut any of those three for the VNL. I love Ogbogu and Rettke, but I also Love Dixon and think she'll be the last to be cut after Adams and Gibbe.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 13:59:17 GMT -5
Also, where is Morgan Hentz or Kendal White? I haven't watched much of Akiu, but I think those two and Lake are the future of libero roles on team USA. Unless Hentx decides to take on a beach career which is possible.
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Post by wishinwestcoastvb on Apr 22, 2019 14:18:25 GMT -5
Also, where is Morgan Hentz or Kendal White? I haven't watched much of Akiu, but I think those two and Lake are the future of libero roles on team USA. Unless Hentx decides to take on a beach career which is possible. I’ve heard around that Hentz doesn’t have aspirations for NT or pro indoor at least as of right now
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Post by Hawk Attack on Apr 22, 2019 14:19:05 GMT -5
I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. Have you taken a look at Cuttino? I think between her, Lowe and Drews, Thompson won't see much time. Also, I'd like to intro her into lower level tournaments like Pan-Am to see if she can compete internationally, I think her play at Cinci says very little, especially with no HARD pre-season RPI teams. That’s fair and probable.
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Post by medusa on Apr 22, 2019 14:30:40 GMT -5
I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. If Akiu proves herself to be better than lake, than you’d be alright with that right? You said you’d rather see lake the Akiu get vnl time. I would rather see whoever does the best get time ! Also, I really don’t see Courtney and Robinson being able to help us to a gold medal in Tokyo, we need a new libero ecspecially for defense. Watching tita Akiu play in her final year @ UH, she did make a name for her self....Very High VB iq.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2019 14:51:10 GMT -5
I would like to see the following cut: H. Tapp, Rettke, P. Tapp, Kingdon-Rishel, Wilhite, Rolfzen, Rivers, Wong-Orantes, Akiu Rettke to be used in every other tournament that doesn’t conflict with the Badgers’ European trip, Akiu because I don’t think her/Lake will get significant time behind Robinson/Courtney. It could go either way. The one cut will get good time in other tournaments. But if the leash is short for the liberos I’d rather see Lake get in some VNL time than Akiu. There’s just no way Adams doesn’t make the final cut, and I want to see Thompson play. There’s just no depth at oppo now that Murphy is out too. I could get behind an Akinradewo, Ogbogu and Rettke Olympic lineup. Though I don’t think Rettke will be out of the NCAA until 2021?! I can’t remember if she is a junior or a Senior this upcoming year.
Rettke will be a junior this fall. I have a hard time imagining an NCAA player on the Olympic team, though. I think Plummer is a longshot and she'll be a year removed form Stanford. Though, maybe she's a long shot because she's right handed? That seems to be the going narrative. Sure, an NCAA player on the Olympic team has happened before. Anyone since Logan Tom? But, there are so many other quality, experienced, middle options to choose from. She seems entirely unique from a combo size/speed perspective than anyone else in the program. But, I don't think she's far enough along to be in Tokyo. The couple of times I watched her last season she seemed a bit late to close a block. And, as deadly as her offense has been in NCAA play (Even against elite competition), she seems to hit the same 2 shots every time. She may need to expand her offensive game to be effective in Olympic play. From a timing perspective, I would presume that the schedule of the games would still allow her to play her senior season as well, if she chose to, if she were to make the team. I know Tom did for the 2nd half of the year due to that being the Sydney Olympics which were later in the calendar due to it being in the southern hemisphere. I've been impressed by Ogbogu when I have seen her and would like to see her get more game reps.
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Post by vbsam16 on Apr 22, 2019 15:46:29 GMT -5
Also, where is Morgan Hentz or Kendal White? I haven't watched much of Akiu, but I think those two and Lake are the future of libero roles on team USA. Unless Hentx decides to take on a beach career which is possible. I would put Akiu slightly above Lake and ahead of White as well. I think she deserves a chance at the NT for sure.
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Post by stanfordvb on Apr 22, 2019 20:04:36 GMT -5
Also, where is Morgan Hentz or Kendal White? I haven't watched much of Akiu, but I think those two and Lake are the future of libero roles on team USA. Unless Hentx decides to take on a beach career which is possible. I would put Akiu slightly above Lake and ahead of White as well. I think she deserves a chance at the NT for sure. I would also put Akiu above white forsure and probably lake as well. Whites dig location is the most important skill she lacks. She is great and athletic, but in the nt digging a huge hit isn’t enough, it needs to be remotely on target. Hentz has been playing beach for Stanford and I don’t think she is showing a ton of interest in USA volleyball. She played on the jnt and hasn’t played since. Still makes me chuckle that Tiffany Clark played over hentz on the jnt.
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Apr 22, 2019 22:43:58 GMT -5
Is Akiu the player that transferred from Texas Tech to Hawaii? Because if so, I remember watching her game against Texas and she was amazing.
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