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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2007 12:28:14 GMT -5
I'd like to see them play a game with all DSs and Ls. Pick some creampuff, like Penn State, and go for it.
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Post by bomber on Jul 12, 2007 13:19:47 GMT -5
Merlau was the outlet player. If there was a bad pass, she got the set, which didn't help her hitting percentage . There should be more tall/big hitters in the Purdue lineup this year, so people won't key in on her as much. That's no revelation. The "outlet" player on every team is generally an outside hitter. Bad passing does not lend itself to a middle offense. I know that Dolgner, especially later in the season, got a lot of sets when Simpson got in trouble. Just look at the amount of swings she got in some games. I'm sure Bruzdinski performed the same role for Michigan. Both of these players hit for much higher percentages than Merlau...as a matter of fact, every outside on the All Big Ten team did. I think Merlau needs to cut down on the amount of hitting errors she suffers with. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2007 14:01:50 GMT -5
Bruzdzinski.
Last warning.
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Post by ohiostatetad on Jul 12, 2007 14:29:12 GMT -5
Oh, Boiler, everyone was including Bri McCarthy as a 2006 Senior, because she had a med red-shirt in 2005. So yes, she's a 5th-yr senior in her 4th yr of eligibility.
Yo Daddy ;D
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Post by bomber on Jul 12, 2007 15:53:03 GMT -5
Bruzdzinski. Last warning. Sorry Ruffda......you already know I have a problem with that name. I was hoping you wouldn't see my post, I was too lazy to look up the proper spelling. |
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Post by VBCOACH on Jul 12, 2007 16:20:36 GMT -5
Bruzdzinski. Last warning. Sorry Ruffda......you already know I have a problem with that name. I was hoping you wouldn't see my post, I was too lazy to look up the proper spelling. You're in trouble now! You mis-spelled (R)uffda! |
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Post by vbbbx3 on Jul 12, 2007 16:26:59 GMT -5
I agree, Hartmann will be Pre-Season All Big Ten.
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 12, 2007 17:06:17 GMT -5
Oh, Boiler, everyone was including Bri McCarthy as a 2006 Senior, because she had a med red-shirt in 2005. So yes, she's a 5th-yr senior in her 4th yr of eligibility. Yo Daddy ;D Yo ... thanks for the info!  I am still boggled looking at the roster, though, and seeing more new OSU players than old! |
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Post by bomber on Jul 12, 2007 17:09:25 GMT -5
I agree, Hartmann will be Pre-Season All Big Ten. You're a "homer", newbie................ I only included Hartmann in my original choices because Minnesota is a little thin in the talent department this year, but I didn't want to have the Gopher fans feel too bad about it. Jones isn't even a lock for pre season honors. They probably won't finish better than fourth in the Big Ten. You heard it here first... |
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Post by JHAM on Jul 12, 2007 17:29:43 GMT -5
Wasn't Wisconsin supposed to beat MN both times last year too bomber? We shall see, I say they at least split.
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 12, 2007 17:54:59 GMT -5
. I think Merlau needs to cut down on the amount of hitting errors she suffers with. Ok, so we agree. Merlau needs to be hitting about .700 That would be fun! |
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 12, 2007 17:59:23 GMT -5
Bomber -
Do you think all the WI Spring injuries are going to be a problem in the Fall?
Or were they all just end of the year aches and pains, and everyone is healthy now?
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Post by bomber on Jul 12, 2007 18:13:57 GMT -5
Wasn't Wisconsin supposed to beat MN both times last year too bomber? We shall see, I say they at least split. No, the Badgers weren't supposed to beat the Gophers both times.The Badgers started two seniors (not their best players) to the Gopher's four senior starters (who were their best players). The Gophers had at least two All Big Ten players on their roster last year. Their team was loaded with veteran players, and really was a force to be reckoned with all season. But that was then, and this is now. Like it or not, the Gophers don't have near the talent they had last year, nor do they have near the experience. And they have no All Big Ten players returning. They have BIG holes to fill at outside hitter, middle, and in the back row. Losing Bowman and Peniatta will severly hurt their passing.They don't even have their ass't coach back, Dave Boos, who many thought was the brains behind their x's and o's. It's not that I don't like the Gophers ( I don't), but this just happens to be a year where their talent level has dropped significantly. This is what is going to happen to the Badgers next year I believe. I know Minnesota has a talented frosh class coming in, but when all is said and done, they're still going to be wet behind the ears frosh. Fourth in the conference is the best the Gophers can hope for.... Yes indeed, we shall see. |
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Post by bomber on Jul 12, 2007 18:16:48 GMT -5
Bomber - Do you think all the WI Spring injuries are going to be a problem in the Fall? Or were they all just end of the year aches and pains, and everyone is healthy now? From what I hear, the Badgers will be at full strength when the season starts. Reinecke played in every match on their European trip, as did Jeffers. I believe they'll start the season with their clip fully loaded..... |
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jul 12, 2007 18:47:42 GMT -5
I hope you are right about Minn having a down year. (ha - a down year is 4th in the Big Ten!)
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