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Post by pedro el leon on Sept 8, 2006 22:03:40 GMT -5
Needs to happen more often. I'm watching Washington against North Dakota St. (huskies up -19 -15) and former husky vball player Carolyn Farney is doing color commentator and it is awesome when she gets a word in. She graduated last year and never got to play much, but being so recently on the team she knows everything about the players strengths and weaknesses right now. She gives details about set plays and why they would run them against NDSU's defense as the match progresses, and a hitters perspective when going up against certain blocks and situations.
Not only that, but in transition she's called exactly where Courtney is gonna go just by seeing where each one of the hitter is at on the court and what their situation is. I've learned a lot.
We need more of these and less 'phenomenal' guys doing color. I know Nebraska is doing that now unless I'm mistaken. Any other schools do this? I'd listen to them if they do.
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Post by GatorVball on Sept 8, 2006 22:10:14 GMT -5
Florida has former setter Missy Whitemore(Aggert) doing color commentary for their home matches. She does a pretty good job of explaining things, even if her predictions out of timeouts are off(ie, who will Florida go to after a timeout when they need a kill). I don't get to listen to her much, since I'm at the matches, but she does an adequate job. I think keeps Tom calm, as well. He's much more animated when he's working alone.
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Post by simplycurious on Sept 8, 2006 23:22:33 GMT -5
Hey pedro, was this on TV out your way or were you at the match? If it was on TV, I'd be interested in getting a copy of the match. I'm always up for 'learning something new' and based on your description of Carolyn's commentary, it sounds like something I'd enjoy adding to my current library. Drop me an IM and let me know, ok? Thanks!  |
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Post by IdahoBoy on Sept 8, 2006 23:29:10 GMT -5
I dunno... Heather Cox was a player...
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Post by BearClause on Sept 8, 2006 23:35:55 GMT -5
Holly McPeak was working most FSN Pac-10 gigs last season.  |
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Post by pedro el leon on Sept 8, 2006 23:39:27 GMT -5
Hey pedro, was this on TV out your way or were you at the match? If it was on TV, I'd be interested in getting a copy of the match. I'm always up for 'learning something new' and based on your description of Carolyn's commentary, it sounds like something I'd enjoy adding to my current library. Drop me an IM and let me know, ok? Thanks! It was online at gohuskies.com, she'll be doing more matches this season from what they said, I'll let you know when. |
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Post by pedro el leon on Sept 8, 2006 23:42:26 GMT -5
Yeah I know Cox and McPeak were players, but in this situation, Farney was playing with them just last June in China, so she knew what she was talking about when it came to washington's offense/defense and its players.
McPeak doesn't know how to announce really, but she's not stupid about the game. Cox on the other hand... she had her moments I guess?
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Post by simplycurious on Sept 8, 2006 23:52:45 GMT -5
Thanks pedro, is that a pay-per-view site or free? I'm definitely interested in hearing Carolyn's insight into the team and how/why they're doing the things they are on the court.
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Post by Ye Olde Dawg on Sept 9, 2006 1:37:36 GMT -5
Actually, the ND State game is still available. Go to www.gohuskies.com, select Multimedia, and look at past games under Volleyball. It is free, but it does require you to sign in. I'm listening to the match right now. Carolyn does tell us a lot about the how the Huskies play, and that's just what you want in a color commentator. The one thing is that some times they get into nothing but color. And they just said she'll be doing color for the whole season.  |
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Post by lilred on Sept 9, 2006 8:05:54 GMT -5
Needs to happen more often. I'm watching Washington against North Dakota St. (huskies up -19 -15) and former husky vball player Carolyn Farney is doing color Not only that, but in transition she's called exactly where Courtney is gonna go just by seeing where each one of the hitter is at on the court and what their situation is. I've learned a lot. We need more of these and less 'phenomenal' guys doing color. I know Nebraska is doing that now unless I'm mistaken . You're exactly right. Lindsey Wischemeir (last name spelled wrong) is doing some color this year. She graduated in 2002. Been coaching the last 3 years. She was awesome to listen to for the exact reasons you've pointed out. Unfortunately, she also told Baylor that if another coaching opportunity arises she will probably take it.  She is currently the Director of Volleyball Operations for NU, which I think would be an awesome job! But she is a coach and foremost. |
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Post by BearClause on Sept 9, 2006 10:29:16 GMT -5
Now that I think of it, last year Cal had two former players doing video play-by-play and commentary for paid (and occasionally free) internet streaming. I didn't watch since I was always there. The announcers were Camille Leffall and Julie Fouts. Camille did make 2nd team AA the year before, and Julie was a freshman walk-on setter the season before.
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Post by bigfan on Sept 9, 2006 12:14:09 GMT -5
McPeak doesn't know how to announce really.... The only reason she has the gig is because her husband owns the AVP Tour. She is terrble as an announcer. Star JOnes meets Katie Couric. |
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She is currently the Director of Volleyball Operations for NU, which I think would be an awesome job! But she is a coach and foremost.