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Post by huskerjen on Nov 21, 2024 12:30:28 GMT -5
Why the Allick hate? She is consistently our block leader. Because her offense is severely lacking to the point that blockers can just start camping on our outsides. That's not validated statistically. She's hitting .342 which is not "severely lacking". A very good offensive MB should hit north of .350. The discrepancy isn't that great. Do I think Leyla is a more natural attacker? Yes. Is it as lopsided as some Husker fans believe? No. The only problem I have is that Leyla hasn't had enough reps, especially against the toughest opponents for us to really know if one can separate from the other. Our internal team data shows that Allick is a clearly better blocker (even though Leyla has the better blocks/set figure) due to both touches and staying within our system which is important for our backrow alignment. But again, she's had more reps, and against better completion, so Leyla doesn't have the sample size to really compare. It's difficult to assess, just as much as it's been difficult to assess TayLa against Krause even though those two have had more of an equivalent opportunity. The only thing that we've learned in that match-up is that Cook should be playing both early in matches and then riding the hotter hand since they've both been so up-and-down. My impression is that we would get something similar between Leyla and Rebekah in that neither would really separate themselves. If anything, Cook should probably platoon those two positions and be quick to toggle between the players unless one of them is clearly playing better on a given night. That's not his philosophy though. He likes a more stable lineup and there are positives to that as well. |
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Post by notwvb on Nov 21, 2024 12:56:01 GMT -5
Not Mauch getting aced like 3 times Only 3 times total for Mauch. Choboy might stick around after all. |
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Post by vollectator on Nov 21, 2024 13:09:33 GMT -5
Because her offense is severely lacking to the point that blockers can just start camping on our outsides. That's not validated statistically. She's hitting .342 which is not "severely lacking". A very good offensive MB should hit north of .350. The discrepancy isn't that great. Do I think Leyla is a more natural attacker? Yes. Is it as lopsided as some Husker fans believe? No. The only problem I have is that Leyla hasn't had enough reps, especially against the toughest opponents for us to really know if one can separate from the other. Our internal team data shows that Allick is a clearly better blocker (even though Leyla has the better blocks/set figure) due to both touches and staying within our system which is important for our backrow alignment. But again, she's had more reps, and against better completion, so Leyla doesn't have the sample size to really compare. It's difficult to assess, just as much as it's been difficult to assess TayLa against Krause even though those two have had more of an equivalent opportunity. The only thing that we've learned in that match-up is that Cook should be playing both early in matches and then riding the hotter hand since they've both been so up-and-down. My impression is that we would get something similar between Leyla and Rebekah in that neither would really separate themselves. If anything, Cook should probably platoon those two positions and be quick to toggle between the players unless one of them is clearly playing better on a given night. That's not his philosophy though. He likes a more stable lineup and there are positives to that as well. I see and agree with what you're saying. Given that Leyla's done after this year, it's probably justified giving more rep and PT to Rebekah. The .342 doesn't tell the whole story on her offense though if, for instance, you look at the type of kills she got in this Iowa game. I love the scrappy side of her, but I feel her offense has regressed significantly since her youth NT days. I miss Bekah Allick. |
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Post by radioactiveman on Nov 21, 2024 13:40:10 GMT -5
Because her offense is severely lacking to the point that blockers can just start camping on our outsides. That's not validated statistically. She's hitting .342 which is not "severely lacking". A very good offensive MB should hit north of .350. The discrepancy isn't that great. Do I think Leyla is a more natural attacker? Yes. Is it as lopsided as some Husker fans believe? No. The only problem I have is that Leyla hasn't had enough reps, especially against the toughest opponents for us to really know if one can separate from the other. Our internal team data shows that Allick is a clearly better blocker (even though Leyla has the better blocks/set figure) due to both touches and staying within our system which is important for our backrow alignment. But again, she's had more reps, and against better completion, so Leyla doesn't have the sample size to really compare. It's difficult to assess, just as much as it's been difficult to assess TayLa against Krause even though those two have had more of an equivalent opportunity. The only thing that we've learned in that match-up is that Cook should be playing both early in matches and then riding the hotter hand since they've both been so up-and-down. My impression is that we would get something similar between Leyla and Rebekah in that neither would really separate themselves. If anything, Cook should probably platoon those two positions and be quick to toggle between the players unless one of them is clearly playing better on a given night. That's not his philosophy though. He likes a more stable lineup and there are positives to that as well. I think part of the frustration with Allick has been a lack of discipline on OOS plays. It seems every match she is sending a free ball back over on 1 or hitting a wide open overpass wide. To your point she seems to do fine in system and makes up for these occasional plays with pretty consistent blocking. But it is difficult watching her repeatedly sending free balls straight back to the other team with weak off balance one handed smacks. |
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Post by wastetheyears on Nov 21, 2024 15:10:59 GMT -5
Occasionally Allick has a powerful, good kill that shows what she's capable of, but too often it's mistimed tips that she barely gets contact with to poke over or she just smacks it out of bounds.
Her blocking is strong, but I think a lot of fans have a short leash with her lack of offensive production, especially knowing there's another option on the bench who's able to bring both offense and defense. It seemed she was given a little more grace last year when Maggie rarely gave much of a spark from the bench, but Leyla usually produces when she's subbed in.
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Post by maigrey on Nov 21, 2024 16:36:36 GMT -5
Occasionally Allick has a powerful, good kill that shows what she's capable of, but too often it's mistimed tips that she barely gets contact with to poke over or she just smacks it out of bounds. Her blocking is strong, but I think a lot of fans have a short leash with her lack of offensive production, especially knowing there's another option on the bench who's able to bring both offense and defense. It seemed she was given a little more grace last year when Maggie rarely gave much of a spark from the bench, but Leyla usually produces when she's subbed in. exactly, the upside from Leyla's offense is so much greater than any minimal drop off from Rebekah's defense. |
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Post by xlumie on Nov 21, 2024 17:37:12 GMT -5
Occasionally Allick has a powerful, good kill that shows what she's capable of, but too often it's mistimed tips that she barely gets contact with to poke over or she just smacks it out of bounds. Her blocking is strong, but I think a lot of fans have a short leash with her lack of offensive production, especially knowing there's another option on the bench who's able to bring both offense and defense. It seemed she was given a little more grace last year when Maggie rarely gave much of a spark from the bench, but Leyla usually produces when she's subbed in. exactly, the upside from Leyla's offense is so much greater than any minimal drop off from Rebekah's defense. She's also MAGA 😭 like pick a struggle. |
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Post by notwvb on Nov 21, 2024 22:39:50 GMT -5
exactly, the upside from Leyla's offense is so much greater than any minimal drop off from Rebekah's defense. She's also MAGA 😭 like pick a struggle. What? lol Nebraska 'fans.' Not winning a NC in, what, 6+ years with all the cards in the hands of NE -- that's a struggle. |
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Post by belgianhusker on Nov 22, 2024 9:56:48 GMT -5
Because her offense is severely lacking to the point that blockers can just start camping on our outsides. That's not validated statistically. She's hitting .342 which is not "severely lacking". A very good offensive MB should hit north of .350. The discrepancy isn't that great. Do I think Leyla is a more natural attacker? Yes. Is it as lopsided as some Husker fans believe? No. The only problem I have is that Leyla hasn't had enough reps, especially against the toughest opponents for us to really know if one can separate from the other. Our internal team data shows that Allick is a clearly better blocker (even though Leyla has the better blocks/set figure) due to both touches and staying within our system which is important for our backrow alignment. But again, she's had more reps, and against better completion, so Leyla doesn't have the sample size to really compare. It's difficult to assess, just as much as it's been difficult to assess TayLa against Krause even though those two have had more of an equivalent opportunity. The only thing that we've learned in that match-up is that Cook should be playing both early in matches and then riding the hotter hand since they've both been so up-and-down. My impression is that we would get something similar between Leyla and Rebekah in that neither would really separate themselves. If anything, Cook should probably platoon those two positions and be quick to toggle between the players unless one of them is clearly playing better on a given night. That's not his philosophy though. He likes a more stable lineup and there are positives to that as well. Maybe it's a 'perception' thing. Seeing Andi jump through the roof and thump a hole in the ground is a lot more appealing. With Rebekah I feel the ball is often thrown, or randomly swatted over, or just barely reached so it tips just over the block. I feel with Leyla, we also see her go up and thump a ball. Maybe that visual aspect causes the perception that Rebekah's number would be less good. |
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Post by ladyfan on Nov 22, 2024 10:58:00 GMT -5
If the upside of Leyla is offense, the question answers itself. Defense takes priority at Nebraska.
Also, the trend seems to be that if you come in from the portal and you are consistently significantly better in both practices and games than a player who played previously, you get the spot. If you’re inconsistent or essentially even, the returning player continues to play. Same for freshman coming in and playing over an upperclassman.
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