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Post by jwvolley on Aug 24, 2024 21:43:02 GMT -5
I'm ok with dogging Bergen a little bit. We praised her to the moon and back last year (for good reason) but if we hold her to a high standard we gotta be fair. I thought there was a stretch of the match that she just flat out was missing sets. She has moments where the sets to Merritt in particular drift a bit and I think that contributed a little bit to her struggles as well. This was randomly a problem at times last season too, but then there were other matches where she was dishing absolute gorgeous balls to Merritt from all around the court. As great as she is, we should hope for her to continue getting her own consistency down as well. Some of the far away sets pushed forward to the outside in OOS situations also just need reps.
That said, it's just a scrimmage, I bet she shows up against Kentucky looking crisper! And we are lucky to have her.
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Post by goosebumps1 on Aug 24, 2024 21:45:48 GMT -5
I love our littles because going into tonight I've always thought of them as solid in all aspects of being a DS, but Lexi more serve receive focused, Laney more defense/coverage, and Olivia a good mix of both. After watching in person tonight I can back that up completely. I've said it form the start, I'll take Mauch in the back row if it means we lose a pin back there, especially if that backrow attack isn't on.
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Post by staticb on Aug 24, 2024 21:52:09 GMT -5
I love our littles because going into tonight I've always thought of them as solid in all aspects of being a DS, but Lexi more serve receive focused, Laney more defense/coverage, and Olivia a good mix of both. After watching in person tonight I can back that up completely. I've said it form the start, I'll take Mauch in the back row if it means we lose a pin back there, especially if that backrow attack isn't on. It's only one scrimmage, but they are a very deep unit and all deserve to see the court. I'd rather them lock down the back row and then bring in an OH to hit from the back row if it turns out we need offense there. Our best teams were always when we had strong littles back there.
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Post by trojansc on Aug 24, 2024 22:01:09 GMT -5
What if that whole 6th best setter in the B1G thing actually comes to fruition lol
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Post by jwvolley on Aug 24, 2024 22:07:18 GMT -5
What if that whole 6th best setter in the B1G thing actually comes to fruition lol I was gonna say something so mean in response to this regarding a certain national team she could play for then. But I won't lmaoo.
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Post by milkmandan on Aug 24, 2024 22:34:19 GMT -5
What did we think of Bergen's play tonight? How was her location?
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Post by Big 🔴 Energy on Aug 24, 2024 22:43:57 GMT -5
I was kinda expecting more from the four First-Team All-Americans on the court tonight, especially from Lauren 😳 if she played the way she did tonight, no way she would be starting on this year’s team lol 😉
Beason had an off night. Like others said, it’s obvs the bun 😂
Landfair’s passing started off strong but didn’t hold up as the match progressed. Some of you will disagree with me on this, but even though she played back row at Minnesota, I just don’t think it’s at a “Nebraska” level yet. I’m confident she’ll grow that part of her game while she’s here, but I just don’t see her playing six rotations on Tuesday if she starts. What of course impresses me is her ability to terminate OOS. We’re all used to her smashing us to bits when she was a Gopher lol so it was really good to see her in red and white!
Lexi did Lexi things, so I exempt her from my critique of the First-Team All-Americans. When they did the B1G trophy and banner ceremony, she got the loudest applause. Always a fan favorite at Devaney!
The next person who got the loudest ovation was Harper. I’m really glad the fanbase is supporting her as she continues to grow.
Andi Jackson was clearly tonight’s MVP and biggest stunner. She is going to be an absolute force for this team 🥵
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Post by Big 🔴 Energy on Aug 24, 2024 22:45:23 GMT -5
What did we think of Bergen's play tonight? How was her location? A B- performance, and I would give Kennedi an A-
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Post by juancook on Aug 24, 2024 22:54:18 GMT -5
What did we think of Bergen's play tonight? How was her location? A B- performance, and I would give Kennedi an A- I thought Kennedi was fantastic in all aspects of play. She looks and played pretty far removed from the injury that hampered her in the past.
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Post by volley642 on Aug 24, 2024 22:56:16 GMT -5
What did we think of Bergen's play tonight? How was her location? A B- performance, and I would give Kennedi an A- I didn’t think it was that big of a difference. Orr’s outside sets seem far cleaner than last year, but I saw a lot of wonky slide and opp sets
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Post by gohuskervolleyball on Aug 24, 2024 22:57:05 GMT -5
A B- performance, and I would give Kennedi an A- I thought Kennedi was fantastic in all aspects of play. She looks and played pretty far removed from the injury that hampered her in the past. Totally agree, she looks to be an amazing setter to have for some depth. I wouldn’t be nearly as concerned as years past about having her step in if need be.
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Post by volley4ever on Aug 25, 2024 4:37:05 GMT -5
I thought overall Orr looked like the better setter. I also think Becca is middle #3 in the rotation going into Tuesday.
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Post by rjaege on Aug 25, 2024 7:54:30 GMT -5
I thought overall Orr looked like the better setter. I also think Becca is middle #3 in the rotation going into Tuesday. Rebecca needs to up her offensive game. At least last night, Leyla was the better offensive middle, impressively so in Sets 3 & 4 IMO. With Andy being the best middle both blocking and hitting. Much improved at blocking. Very impressive as many have previously stated.
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Post by radioactiveman on Aug 25, 2024 7:57:57 GMT -5
As much universal praise as Lexi gets, I feel as if she honestly gets a free pass sometimes. There was at least one overpass that lead directly to a kill and several diggable balls that she couldn’t control. She’s still amazing but it’s really seemed like she’s plateau’d.
Andi on the other hand has progressed leaps and bounds in all areas. I think she finally believes she’s truly elite. Last year there was a bit of a vibe of her just being happy to be there. This game and through the national team games she had such insane swagger and it shows up in her game. Just watch her face after she completely roofed Krause. That’s not a face she makes last year. She was already scary. Now she’s downright terrifying.
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Post by rjaege on Aug 25, 2024 7:59:11 GMT -5
Any thoughts input on whether they should red-shirt Olivia? It's seems a shame to have such good liberos, her and Laney playing DS, and only 1 year of eligibilty separating them. I also thought both Laney and Olivia looked significantly better at Libero vs DS.
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