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Post by bonetalks on Aug 24, 2024 20:41:21 GMT -5
.094 is somethingā¦ iām gonna need merritt to ditch that bun by tuesday
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Post by hopefuldawg on Aug 24, 2024 20:43:16 GMT -5
So corn stars, what are you thinking for your team?
Reilly/Beason Murray/? Jackson/Blackwell Rodriguez Mauch DS for OH2, Choboy serving sub for the middle?
Awesome to have something like this streamed by the Big Ten.
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Post by knapplc on Aug 24, 2024 20:44:00 GMT -5
Honestly really impressed with Schreier tonight. Out of nowhere, third in hitting percentage and tied for 2nd in blocks.
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Post by rrvbfan on Aug 24, 2024 20:45:57 GMT -5
Rebekah will still play over Blackwell. And pierces redshirt will fall week one.
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Post by bruinsgold on Aug 24, 2024 20:49:02 GMT -5
Honestly really impressed with Schreier tonight. Out of nowhere, third in hitting percentage and tied for 2nd in blocks. Schreier >>>> Beason, but that's just me š¤·š¾āāļø
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Post by gohuskervolleyball on Aug 24, 2024 20:52:42 GMT -5
Some notes:
Andi Jacksonā¦Iāve never been this awestruck by any Nebraska player in terms of physicality and pure athleticism. The rest of the NCAA honestly wonāt know what hit them if she continues this trajectory of improvement. Not only in power but range as well. I think itās safe to say her blocking is improvedā¦I need a gif of her solo shutdown on Krause immediately. Like wtf?
Our depth at L/DS is unmatched šš nobody is coming close. The amount of top 25 teams that would snatch up Choboy, Mauch and Maisie in a heartbeat?
Mauch especially put on an absolutely show, both in serve receive and floor defense. Sheās just so smooth! Definitely making herself a case to be the heir apparent of Libero University.
Harper looked dynamic as ever in all around play. Weāre so lucky to have a 6 rotation stud like her.
Beason had some bright spots but definitely struggled especially early, combination of nerves and several poor sets I think. Would take it with a grain of salt, I have no doubt sheāll come ready to play on Tuesday. Better to have a little bit of flopping now rather than later.
Right now I give the edge to Landfair for that second OH spot but I think Krause will be competing much more closely than some people expected. Once she started settling in and getting comfortable she looked formidable. Krause is clearly the better defender (not that it will be all that relevant this season), while Landfair is superior in blocking. In terms of attacking I think they looked pretty equal, both showed a variety of shot selection and power. Serve receive for both was just š¤·š½āāļø no real surprise there.
Blackwell was a pleasant surprise for me! I knew she was really good, but after seeing some direct comparisons to Allick I think she was the clear front runner. Not only is she more offensive-minded but she was extremely smooth from pin to pin and consistently got quality block touches on everything. The experience definitely showed through.
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Post by wastetheyears on Aug 24, 2024 20:58:22 GMT -5
The connection between Blackwell and Bergan looked pretty solid, while Allick and Bergan still seem to be struggling with their connection on offense.
I think they'll both play, especially at first, but I definitely see Blackwell getting the edge if she continues look as well rounded as she did in the 3rd and 4th sets tonight.
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Post by maigrey on Aug 24, 2024 20:59:13 GMT -5
Andi Jackson you are a first team all American But not EE top 20? Boo.
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Post by maigrey on Aug 24, 2024 21:01:37 GMT -5
Mauch finished with 21 digs lmaoĀ 22, actually. She's got 1 dig on the white box score!
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Post by Kingsley on Aug 24, 2024 21:08:17 GMT -5
My position as a Mauch truther is gaining legitimacy
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Post by staticb on Aug 24, 2024 21:13:27 GMT -5
I want all 3 of our backrow players on the court at the same time. I would like them to try something like:
Krause/Landfair (DS one or both of them) Beason/Reilly (also a potential DS, Jackson runs the slide when she's in the back row anyway) Jackson/Blackwell
If I was judging by this one game only I'd say we have a setting controversy lol. But maybe we get more traction with the double-sub now.
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Post by volleyfan8288 on Aug 24, 2024 21:14:13 GMT -5
Blackwell is a great middle - sheās consistent and plays clean volleyball. Sheās been making great touches all night. this was my take on her too. Low error, effective but not necessarily flashy, and a lot of quality touches.
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Post by tedheise on Aug 24, 2024 21:15:09 GMT -5
Some notes: Andi Jacksonā¦Iāve never been this awestruck by any Nebraska player in terms of physicality and pure athleticism. The rest of the NCAA honestly wonāt know what hit them if she continues this trajectory of improvement. Not only in power but range as well. I think itās safe to say her blocking is improvedā¦I need a gif of her solo shutdown on Krause immediately. Like wtf? Our depth at L/DS is unmatched šš nobody is coming close. The amount of top 25 teams that would snatch up Choboy, Mauch and Maisie in a heartbeat? Mauch especially put on an absolutely show, both in serve receive and floor defense. Sheās just so smooth! Definitely making herself a case to be the heir apparent of Libero University. Harper looked dynamic as ever in all around play. Weāre so lucky to have a 6 rotation stud like her. Beason had some bright spots but definitely struggled especially early, combination of nerves and several poor sets I think. Would take it with a grain of salt, I have no doubt sheāll come ready to play on Tuesday. Better to have a little bit of flopping now rather than later. Right now I give the edge to Landfair for that second OH spot but I think Krause will be competing much more closely than some people expected. Once she started settling in and getting comfortable she looked formidable. Krause is clearly the better defender (not that it will be all that relevant this season), while Landfair is superior in blocking. In terms of attacking I think they looked pretty equal, both showed a variety of shot selection and power. Serve receive for both was just š¤·š½āāļø no real surprise there. Blackwell was a pleasant surprise for me! I knew she was really good, but after seeing some direct comparisons to Allick I think she was the clear front runner. Not only is she more offensive-minded but she was extremely smooth from pin to pin and consistently got quality block touches on everything. The experience definitely showed through. all good points. AJ was something. Somewhere later in the match I watched her run a slide, hustle back to her middle spot, then flow right back to the right side to close the block. So fast and so smooth.
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Post by volleyfan8288 on Aug 24, 2024 21:30:23 GMT -5
My takeaways are largely consistent with others so far. Our littles are insanely talented and they put on a clinic tonight. AJ is a super human and I canāt wait for this season with her.
I think I was a bit more underwhelmed by the pins than others at first blush. Even Harper didnāt impress as much as usual tonight. They all had moments, but also all had slumps, and none of them knocked it out of the park from a stats perspective. Theyāll have to pick up their collective efficiency moving forward (and Iām sure they will).
Bergen is Bergen, but I didnāt think her performance tonight was anything noteworthyā which is a testament to her. Her āusualā is elite, so Iām not dogging her. Orrās defense was incredible tonight and I thought she looked solid. Good to know the depth is there at setter.
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Post by ilikecorn on Aug 24, 2024 21:41:47 GMT -5
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