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Post by vbkahuna on Nov 3, 2024 12:11:04 GMT -5
Wisconsin is rightfully the heavily favored team and is loaded with talent at all positions, as usual. But they're not invincible, and some of their weaknesses have been evident in matches with teams that could attack those weaknesses consistently throughout the match and not just in a set. Specifically, I don't believe their serve receive is as sharp as it has been in the last couple of years, putting them out of system more often. Illinois is one of the toughest serving teams in the league when they're on, with a good variety of styles and speeds. In addition, they've upgraded their team with their big, athletic freshmen (Philpot and Smith), and also with Mundo at libero, who will be critical at keeping the Illini in system themselves. As a team, they play with much more confidence at home, and the crowd at Huff seems to elevate their game if they get it going (against Purdue last year as a great example). Could get much more interesting than some seem to assume.
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Post by exit237a on Nov 3, 2024 12:25:29 GMT -5
What? No fancy graphics? The Wisconsin red is fine, even for these tired old eyes.
No fancy graphics but click anyone's name and be magically transported to their roster page- isn't that exciting?!
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Post by exit237a on Nov 3, 2024 12:37:52 GMT -5
OOPS! Forgot to make this the second post:
Gameday Information - Illinois Home Matches Volleyball Fan GuideParking Information: Fans are encouraged to utilize available parking in the area, with various lots within a short walk of Huff Hall, as well as metered spaces surrounding the facility.
Please take the time to read all of the parking options outlined below before arriving on match day.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
Fans are encouraged to utilize a complimentary shuttle that will provide continuous loops between the Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building parking lot and the west entrance of Huff Hall. The shuttle will begin transporting fans 90 minutes prior to the first serve and continue until one hour following the conclusion of the match.
ADA SHUTTLE
DIA has partnered with DRES (Disability Resources and Educational Services) to provide fans with accessibility needs a complimentary shuttle. The shuttle will pick up at the Bielfeldt Athletic Administration Building parking lot and drop off in the lot south of Huff Hall directly off Fourth Street. Fans will then be directed to the Southeast corner of Huff Hall where there is an ADA ramp for access into the building.
GENERAL PARKING OPTIONS
- Parking Structure at the corner of Fourth and Pennsylvania – Fans can park at meters inside Monday-Saturday for $1.25/hour using the Mobile Meter app. On Sundays, the garage is free to park. It is a 6-minute walk to Huff Hall (0.3 miles).
- State Farm Center NE quadrant will be available and free on non-SFC event dates and is a 12-minute walk to Huff Hall (0.6 miles).
- Art & Design Building parking lot (E18) is free after 5 p.m., Monday-Friday (free on weekends) and is a 4-minute walk to Huff Hall (0.2 miles).
- Education Building parking lot (E2) is free after 5 p.m., Monday-Friday (free on weekends) and is a 8-minute walk to Huff Hall (0.4 miles).
- Metered parking on streets surrounding Huff Hall
*As a general rule and precaution, patrons should check meters for rates and hours of enforcement as there are City of Champaign, City of Urbana and University meters on campus. |
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 3, 2024 12:47:04 GMT -5
Wisconsin is rightfully the heavily favored team and is loaded with talent at all positions, as usual. But they're not invincible, and some of their weaknesses have been evident in matches with teams that could attack those weaknesses consistently throughout the match and not just in a set. Specifically, I don't believe their serve receive is as sharp as it has been in the last couple of years, putting them out of system more often. Illinois is one of the toughest serving teams in the league when they're on, with a good variety of styles and speeds. In addition, they've upgraded their team with their big, athletic freshmen (Philpot and Smith), and also with Mundo at libero, who will be critical at keeping the Illini in system themselves. As a team, they play with much more confidence at home, and the crowd at Huff seems to elevate their game if they get it going (against Purdue last year as a great example). Could get much more interesting than some seem to assume. I’m not sure where you get the idea that the badgers are passing worse than last year. In fact, if there is one place I’d say they have undoubtedly upgraded, it’s in their passing, by replacing GG with Lola and with Franklin on average passing better this year. There are no obvious serving targets anymore. The points about Illinois are well taken. The badger setting has been squirrelly at times. The transition game comes and goes, still. I think we miss GGs OOS setting a little, especially to Franklin and Smrek. |
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 3, 2024 13:50:56 GMT -5
Badger pregame
Carlini
Explains her role in developing attacking strategies based off film
Lots of discussion about strategies for overloading and isolation of blockers/hitters.
Mosher and Terry are good servers. Will pose a challenge.
Really has been working with the setters to have them recognize when passers will be under pressure and get base more quickly
Cole Ahlgren (social media production)
VBall more of a creative open space. Not as crowded as bball.
Comes from gopher vball. Played a bit in the past, but has really fallen in love with it.
Can take 30 h editing to put a piece together.
Sheffield
Message to team. Got to get better. Get on the train.
Quick turnaround this week. Can't feel sorry for ourselves. No time. This is what you signed up for.
Low HP on Friday. Weren't connecting on the quicks, pin hitters weren't choosing great sets and Nebraska played good D. A combination.
Have to be careful of Mosher if she is jump setting. Also Terry.
Can be a pretty intimidating at times, though student support has fallen off with missing tournament. Expects that will start changing soon.
(Doesn't like the dressing rooms!!)
Sees this as a good chance to make a statement.
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Post by 25or624 on Nov 3, 2024 13:52:44 GMT -5
Wisconsin is rightfully the heavily favored team and is loaded with talent at all positions, as usual. But they're not invincible, and some of their weaknesses have been evident in matches with teams that could attack those weaknesses consistently throughout the match and not just in a set. Specifically, I don't believe their serve receive is as sharp as it has been in the last couple of years, putting them out of system more often. Illinois is one of the toughest serving teams in the league when they're on, with a good variety of styles and speeds. In addition, they've upgraded their team with their big, athletic freshmen (Philpot and Smith), and also with Mundo at libero, who will be critical at keeping the Illini in system themselves. As a team, they play with much more confidence at home, and the crowd at Huff seems to elevate their game if they get it going (against Purdue last year as a great example). Could get much more interesting than some seem to assume. I’m not sure where you get the idea that the badgers are passing worse than last year. In fact, if there is one place I’d say they have undoubtedly upgraded, it’s in their passing, by replacing GG with Lola and with Franklin on average passing better this year. There are no obvious serving targets anymore. The points about Illinois are well taken. The badger setting has been squirrelly at times. The transition game comes and goes, still. I think we miss GGs OOS setting a little, especially to Franklin and Smrek. Given the aftermath of the Nebraska match, especially Sarah's comments, the question of the day for me is this: Will the Badgers come out and play like a team who has collectively experienced a Bridge On The River Kwai moment?
We know what it looks like when they don't "have that edge". I don't want to see that again. |
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Nov 3, 2024 14:06:47 GMT -5
Wisco 2-0 early off 2 kills by Anna
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Nov 3, 2024 14:07:55 GMT -5
Booth picking up right where she left off
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 3, 2024 14:08:25 GMT -5
GG not playing today. In street clothes.
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Post by badgerbreath on Nov 3, 2024 14:09:40 GMT -5
Smrek with 4 kills already.
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Post by northwoods on Nov 3, 2024 14:09:54 GMT -5
Badger pregame . Sheffield (Doesn't like the dressing rooms!!) Sees this as a good chance to make a statement. I believe his quote was “The locker room sucks” 😀 |
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Nov 3, 2024 14:12:15 GMT -5
yeah I still can't wrap my head around DRob playing only one rotation
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Nov 3, 2024 14:12:55 GMT -5
Booth late again on a Terry backrow....on the RS....
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Post by maigrey on Nov 3, 2024 14:12:56 GMT -5
GG not playing today. In street clothes. oh dear. But, I like Anderson as DS here. |
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 3, 2024 14:15:56 GMT -5
ILL getting beat by a better team. I like that Averie is really going up and swinging hard. Barry lets too many balls go without even trying.
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