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Post by gatorsforever on Dec 10, 2005 8:58:58 GMT -5
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Post by lilred on Dec 10, 2005 10:45:26 GMT -5
The weak spot for NU last night and all season is again the middle attack. They got their blocks but Elmer was held to .059 and Stalls was held to -.250. I think this is one area where UCLA scouted pretty well. It seemed they knew that the only way the setters would set the middle up the middle is if they had the perfect pass. I think Elmer and Stalls were stuffed almost every time (the few times they got the ball in the middle). In fact it finally got to the point where Houghteling and Pavan started hitting out of the middle. But these sets were obviously higher sets off the net where Houghteling in particular could just use her power.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2005 10:47:49 GMT -5
The weak spot for NU last night and all season is again the middle attack. They got their blocks but Elmer was held to .059 and Stalls was held to -.250. I think this is one area where UCLA scouted pretty well. It seemed they knew that the only way the setters would set the middle up the middle is if they had the perfect pass. I think Elmer and Stalls were stuffed almost every time (the few times they got the ball in the middle). In fact it finally got to the point where Houghteling and Pavan started hitting out of the middle. I agree but I still insist that this is a reflection of poor setting, not poor attacking. Our quick attack is so slow developing and then once we misconnect it becomes a huge guessing game. Busboom has never ran a good quick attack but I'm disappointed that Griffin who has loads more experience hasn't had more success with it.
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Post by lilred on Dec 10, 2005 11:19:32 GMT -5
Oh I totally agree. I'm not blaming Elmer in particular for the low attack %. We can see what she can do when the timing is right. Unfortunately more often than not we see her having to make adjustments in mid air because the ball is too low or to far out.
Busboom has never ran a good quick attack but I'm disappointed that Griffin who has loads more experience hasn't had more success with it.
I actually have decided (before the news stories came out) that Busboom had made the bigger strides as a setter this year than Griffin. Maybe its because we have such a high expectations for a pure setter like Griffin.
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Post by roofed! on Dec 10, 2005 11:25:54 GMT -5
For Florida to win an upset over Nebraska, I feel the team has to win the battles of backrow defense. I am still not convinced that Nebraska is a better team without the libero (of course it did not help that they don't have any good libero to start with).
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on Dec 10, 2005 11:42:55 GMT -5
Hey gator fans, you should pick up the faith a little bit. You need your team to win, or else you are gonna have to change those avatars!!! I think florida is a really good team, Jane and Kisya will probably have some pretty good games. Although, that will happen, i still have to go with Nebraska in a close 4, mainly because they are playing at home. I'm sticking to my word and I'm still holding to the deal but who was the third UF fan? I know GatorVBall and I are in but I never checked that topic after that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2005 12:09:39 GMT -5
What was hard to tell last night in terms of Florida is how good of a passing team they are. I didn't feel like Louisville served tough at all. Also for as big of blocking team as the Cardinals were it appeared as if they were playing rotation defense which is kind of a waste of a defender IMHO. If Nebraska serves tough again, I look for good things for the Huskers. I fear Florida's athleticism though.
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Post by gobigred on Dec 10, 2005 12:14:18 GMT -5
For Florida to win an upset over Nebraska, I feel the team has to win the battles of backrow defense. I am still not convinced that Nebraska is a better team without the libero (of course it did not help that they don't have any good libero to start with). I don't buy this anymore. Maybe earlier in the season, but not anymore. Pavan can be a little slow/akward/lannky at getting to some balls, but she can still play some backrow, (in last night's longest rally she made an incredible one-handed dig that kept it alive). Houghtelling, Larson, and especially Saleaumua all play great defense back there and if our block can touch some balls and feed the others to JenSal, we'll have no problems.
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Post by USAFAN on Dec 10, 2005 12:54:23 GMT -5
After watching Nebraska play I realized just how amazing Kim Willoughby, Ogonna Nnamani, and Logan Tom were. Jordan Larson, Houghtelling, Pavan, and Saleaumua are all great and the fact that they can all be threats is what makes Nebraska so good, but I can't help to think what kind of impact these players would've had had they'd play for a more on dimensional team. The three non-Nebraska players I just mentioned were on teams that didn't have nearly as threatining options as Nebraska and they put up some phenomenal number, even with defenses put in place JUST for them. Imagine the how many more clean kill shots we woud've seen had their teams had legitimate 4-5 attackers. However I am not trying to detract away from Nebraska's success and I think they are even a more balanced team than the USC squads of a few years ago. While their blocking has always impressed I was more impressed by the passing and setting of Nebraska. Due to their height and power I think they get unfairly labeled as a squad that relies on power and neglects other aspects of the game. But their setters are extremely underrated and put up some very hittable and deceptive sets. Also the ball handling was solid and really let them spread their offense. I'll admit in the past couple of years I didn't really like Nebraska because I didn't feel like some of their players were skilled and just relied on brawn, but this year their team is full of volleyball players that know the game, as a fan and player of the sport, I don't think its possible to not give them credit.
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Post by ZookIsCooked on Dec 10, 2005 13:02:26 GMT -5
Hey gator fans, you should pick up the faith a little bit. You need your team to win, or else you are gonna have to change those avatars!!! I think florida is a really good team, Jane and Kisya will probably have some pretty good games. Although, that will happen, i still have to go with Nebraska in a close 4, mainly because they are playing at home. I'm sticking to my word and I'm still holding to the deal but who was the third UF fan? I know GatorVBall and I are in but I never checked that topic after that. I invited him
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Post by TheRange on Dec 10, 2005 13:55:19 GMT -5
I agree, I think this NU team is different from past teams in that they really pass and dig well. Against USC last year in the regional I think the difference was NUs inability to control the ball. USC had more options and got more balls up than NU did and that was the difference.
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Post by TheRange on Dec 10, 2005 13:56:54 GMT -5
By the way, that was the difference. Did I mention what the difference was? Maybe if I just mention the word difference a few more times. Duh.
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Post by GatorVball on Dec 10, 2005 14:01:40 GMT -5
Isn't ball control generally the difference in big matches, this late in the season? The team that can control first contact and stay in system more, is probably gonna win the match. Florida is a much improved passing team from last year, but they have had matches where it's broken down. What gets them is when it breaks down against a great blocking team. They can get away with it against teams that don't block well. But Notre Dame made them pay, Tennessee made them pay and Arkansas almost did. If they can't receive serve and just as important, transition well, Nebraska's block will eat them up all day. If they can, they can hang with the Huskers and really have a chance. I don't think it's necessary for Jane to have huge offensive numbers for Florida to win. She just needs to limit her mistakes, as do all the Gators. If they are efficient and Angie has options, they are very tough to stop. I just hope it's well played, may the best team win. I really hope the officials don't have a say in the outcome either.
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Post by huskervbfan on Dec 10, 2005 14:28:50 GMT -5
The weak spot for NU last night and all season is again the middle attack. They got their blocks but Elmer was held to .059 and Stalls was held to -.250. I would be willing to bet that both Elmer and Stalls would be happy to hit in the negative numbers and get few sets if that is what it takes to hold the blockers in to allow the four other hitters to hit between .350 and .600. Yes, UCLA commited to shut down our middle attack but what good did that really do if it turns the others loose.
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Post by bowman on Dec 10, 2005 14:49:49 GMT -5
big red in three. the giant has been awakened.
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