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Post by raian13 on Apr 3, 2020 21:52:08 GMT -5
So it seems like there’s a new program in Big West, the Dvoracek Mustangs?
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Post by vbgal on Apr 4, 2020 15:29:12 GMT -5
While Jordan should help, she still only hit .169 on the year in 2019 and had an error rate of nearly 11.8% (for reference only Niki Cavote was worse on the CP roster this year at 12.1%). And she can't pass. On 50 attempts last year she graded 1.48 & had a good pass percentage of 28%. Since Dvoracek doesn't pass Jordan will need to get DS'd. In regards to Stivers, she got to pass this year, and did OK, but her hitting was very limited (terminating 28.3% of the time) due to her injury. I know CP fans are obviously hoping she'll return to 2018 form, but that doesn't change the fact that there are a lot of questions and not many answers yet at OH. Kristina Jordan will do much better at CAL POLY for a number of reasons. Maia Dvoracek to name just one. I agree...the Big 12 is much better top to bottom than the Big West. I also agree that Cal Poly’s passing may be an issue. It will be fun to see how our concerns for some of these team will be answered in the pre-season matches. |
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Post by beachvball on Apr 5, 2020 1:36:07 GMT -5
You can remove :
Alewa Anaya, RS So, 6'1, OPP
Carly Aigner-Swesy, Jr, 5'8, S
off the returning roster, both are leaving Long Beach State
Thank you
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Post by beachgrad on Apr 5, 2020 13:01:08 GMT -5
You can remove : Alewa Anaya, RS So, 6'1, OPP Carly Aigner-Swesy, Jr, 5'8, S off the returning roster, both are leaving Long Beach State Thank you With Aigner-Swesy transferring and the possibility of Chavira redshirting it will be interesting if the program brings in another setter. I know defensive specialist Dela Cruz was a setter in high school but she is only 5’4”. |
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Post by hwnstunner on Apr 5, 2020 13:32:44 GMT -5
You can remove : Alewa Anaya, RS So, 6'1, OPP Carly Aigner-Swesy, Jr, 5'8, S off the returning roster, both are leaving Long Beach State Thank you With Aigner-Swesy transferring and the possibility of Chavira possibly redshirting it will be interesting if the program brings in another setter. I know defensive specialist Dela Cruz was a setter in high school but she is only 5’4”. Why would Chavira RS? Is it to recover from injury? If so, bummer. She'd be a great pin hitter for the beach next season. |
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Post by beachgrad on Apr 5, 2020 13:45:52 GMT -5
She had a nagging injury all last year and their is a rehab component for her return, especially as a hitter. I hear she is working very hard not to redshirt but there is that possibility.
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Post by hwnstunner on Apr 5, 2020 14:55:27 GMT -5
She had a nagging injury all last year and their is a rehab component for her return, especially as a hitter. I hear she is working very hard not to redshirt but there is that possibility. Shucks, getting to 100% is important, but man she's a gamer. |
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Post by jake on Apr 5, 2020 16:41:47 GMT -5
Kristina Jordan will do much better at CAL POLY for a number of reasons. Maia Dvoracek to name just one. I agree...the Big 12 is much better top to bottom than the Big West. I also agree that Cal Poly’s passing may be an issue. It will be fun to see how our concerns for some of these team will be answered in the pre-season matches. So much "cornball"!!! Any player from the B12 that makes her way to the Central Coast of California and CAL POLY won't want to leave and go back. Problem POLY just doesn't have enough schollies to go around. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2020 10:59:02 GMT -5
Curious what everyone thinks is would be the weakness of each program and what their goal will be for 2020 (let's be positive and assume there is a 2020).
I'll kick things off for the Gauchos (since they don't have many fans on VT).
Weakness: Coaching; there's only one reason a program coming off it's best year since 2003 is losing so many players with multiple years of eligibility left.
Goal: I mean, getting back to the tournament would be GREAT for them. Being realistic though, repeating a third place finish would probably be considered a success for a roster which lost 4 starters, even though they likely wouldn't get a tournament bid out of it.
What about the rest of the Big West?
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Post by beachgrad on Apr 6, 2020 12:50:51 GMT -5
Long Beach State
Goal: Win the conference and make the NCAA tournament. More tempered view, top three conference finish and make post season, preferable the NCAA tournament.
Strength: Nice group of pin hitters, top national incoming setter, depth in the back row, and the staff are good people and recruiters.
Weakness: Coaching staff still has not put it all together for an entire season, no depth or experience in the middle, lack of a true backup setter, and libero position is still a work in progress.
IMO, this is the year the program makes a real jump in quality of play and will be in the mix for a conference championship.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2020 13:28:19 GMT -5
Long Beach State Goal: Win the conference and make the NCAA tournament. More tempered view, top three conference finish and make post season, preferable the NCAA tournament. Strength: Nice group of pin hitters, top national incoming setter, depth in the back row, and the staff are good people and recruiters. Weakness: Coaching staff still has not put it all together for an entire season, no depth or experience in the middle, lack of a true backup setter, and libero position is still a work in progress. IMO, this is the year the program makes a real jump in quality of play and will be in the mix for a conference championship. I think that second one is a realistic goal. I guess the easiest way to think about it is "What outcome WOULDN'T you be disappointed by?" For Beach, I think you're right. A 4th place finish and no post season would be disappointing, given the influx of talent and the losses by UCSB. For Hawaii (and Wahine fans can correct me if they wish), I suspect that anything other than at least a share of the BW title in 2020 would be a disappointment for a roster that really should be peaking this year before a bit of a reload in 2021. |
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Post by hwnstunner on Apr 6, 2020 14:20:14 GMT -5
I used to love following LBSU. The team I rooted for most EXCEPT when they play Hawaii hehe. Favorite LBSU player was Brittany Hochevar. I hope the coaching staff can work this roster, but they are probably a year away from the ascent back to a Top 40 team. Still, should be exciting. Anywho...
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For Hawaii:
Goal: Win the BWC outright. Beyond the BWC, if there's a year to make a run for the Final Four, it's going to be 2020. There might be a *little* drop off in 2021 with Rasmussen, Van Sickle, and Williams graduating. But Hawaii has a lot of talented underclassmen. Still, if everyone remains healthy, they have the hitters to compete for a title.
Strength: Hitters galore. Van Sickle, Hellvig, Igiede, Williams, and a healthy Rasmussen is an already formidable five, and you have Wagoner, Westerberg, and Akana who have shown they can contribute. Kiraly also had some impressive tape on her... could be a sleeper going into Fall practice. I'm not sure how UH could utilize a 6-2 with their two setters both being new, but I think it might be hard NOT to utilize as many hitters as possible.
Weakness: The setting position is clearly where the team lacks experience and chemistry. I think Lang is clearly a great prospect, and Byrd has some Division I experience and some of the spring season with her team. But we were spoiled with Iosia and Choy last year. I would also say libero is a concern with only two. Although, Wagoner could end up being the top libero prospect, and Van Sickle could be an emergency option. Again, I could see Hawaii looking at a 6-2 with no libero, but we'll have to see if the setting will hold up. Curious how Byrd's back row game is... that could really determine things as well.
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Post by staticb on Apr 6, 2020 15:39:38 GMT -5
Weakness: The setting position is clearly where the team lacks experience and chemistry. I think Lang is clearly a great prospect, and Byrd has some Division I experience and some of the spring season with her team. But we were spoiled with Iosia and Choy last year. I would also say libero is a concern with only two. Although, Wagoner could end up being the top libero prospect, and Van Sickle could be an emergency option. Again, I could see Hawaii looking at a 6-2 with no libero, but we'll have to see if the setting will hold up. Curious how Byrd's back row game is... that could really determine things as well. Whose going to pass for us? We really need another elite passer to be a final 4 contender. Another good passer and there is also less worry about our setting. Our offense will keep it simple and let the hitters make plays so I'm actually not too worried about the position. Worst case scenario, throw up more moon balls. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2020 15:47:27 GMT -5
Weakness: The setting position is clearly where the team lacks experience and chemistry. I think Lang is clearly a great prospect, and Byrd has some Division I experience and some of the spring season with her team. But we were spoiled with Iosia and Choy last year. I would also say libero is a concern with only two. Although, Wagoner could end up being the top libero prospect, and Van Sickle could be an emergency option. Again, I could see Hawaii looking at a 6-2 with no libero, but we'll have to see if the setting will hold up. Curious how Byrd's back row game is... that could really determine things as well. Whose going to pass for us? We really need another elite passer to be a final 4 contender. Another good passer and there is also less worry about our setting. Our offense will keep it simple and let the hitters make plays so I'm actually not too worried about the position. Worst case scenario, throw up more moon balls. Oh, FF is the goal? That's bold. I'm not saying they can't, but if they do I think they'll have to be road (rainbow) warriors. I know this will be an unpopular opinion but I don't see a route for UH to get a top 10 seed in the tournament. |
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Post by beachgrad on Apr 6, 2020 15:48:13 GMT -5
If Hawaii had one of their graduating setters returning next year I would be on board with a deep run in the NCAA tourney. Of course everyone would have to stay healthy and Van Sickle and especially Rasmussen have had their share of injuries. I expect Lang will probably start a little slow and Hawaii might take a few loses early but by tournament time I do not think anyone would want to see them on their side of the bracket. My favorite player on Hawaii’s roster is Hellvig. I was really impressed with her play as a true freshman.
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Hochevar was first team all American caliber as an opposite but Brian promised her that she could play setter her senior year. LBSU had a high quality transfer setter come in that year but a promise is a promise to Brian. The team could have done so much more if he just left Britttany at opposite. She has had a relatively successful beach career since graduating.
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