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Post by NobodySpecial on Jan 22, 2005 21:37:58 GMT -5
IPFW 19 17 30 24
Penn State 30 30 28 30
First non-five game match of season for Penn State
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Post by diggger33 on Jan 23, 2005 9:59:43 GMT -5
IPFW 19 17 30 24 Penn State 30 30 28 30 First non-five game match of season for Penn State Got to see this and the GM match this weekend. IPFW WILL struggle this year.... I know it's still early in the year and really the matches so far don't mean anything but the setting is pretty bad. I posted before that Josh Stewart was like a Mike Cummings? Ok I take that back, he is a significantly better than Mike and will only get better. BUT he like any other middle will only be as good as his setter and right now his setter is not good. It's like the setter just throws the ball up and hopes it's in the right zip code. I thought the OH played pretty well. Stewart's job in the middle as freed up Mike Daiga to play OH which should help the passing a bit. Dreisbach and Collins are very streaky hitters and IMHO below average passers. One thing that is noticeable is that the OH don't hit out of system very well. If it's not a high leftside set? They don't have a clue what to do. (not that they do even if it is a left side set) That probably points to coaching and preparation.... it's almost if the OHs don't know how to respond to that situation. I think they need some reps on some off plays so they can practice getting themselves in position to at least take a swing at the ball.... nothing is more embarrassing to me than having to set or bump a 3rd contact over. Take a swing at least. (smart swing that is) My opinion of the libero hasn't changed. He makes a few spectacular plays but doesn't consistently make the small easy plays. The small free ball passes that should be automatic are adventures. Liberos are on the court for 2 things. Passing and defense. If you can't do those 2 things? No point in you being on the court. He's just got to be a bit better. I'm not real sure what's wrong with Matty... (this isn't a shot at you) He kind of seems to be mailing it in. Maybe these matches don't mean much and maybe the coaching told the setters to go away from Matty this weekend but..... I don't know... He's a lot better than he played this weekend and it was like he didn't care. The setting hasn't been that great but his hitting % is down.. Right now he kind of reminds me of Costas from Hawaii.. He junks the ball around, sort of toying with the ball when if he took a real swing at the ball he'd be automatic. Like I said maybe it was the matches or the coaching but I have seen matty play MUCH better. I'm guessing Lewis will bring some motivation for him and he'll play better next Fri. I'd touch on the middles but I'm tired of typing.... maybe later. |
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Post by midwestfan on Jan 27, 2005 7:27:34 GMT -5
In your opinion is the setter worse than Rhyen Staley? I thought he was the absolute worse that I have ever seen play for IPFW.
In IPFW's defense, they started four (I thought it was five, but it was four) true freshman against Penn State. I don't think anyone can win with four freshman, or maybe even the three that they normally start!
No doubt it's going to be a long season. You can see the frustration on everyones faces, especially Matty's. I wouldn't want Arnie's job this year for anything.
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Post by diggger33 on Jan 27, 2005 8:10:06 GMT -5
In your opinion is the setter worse than Rhyen Staley? I thought he was the absolute worse that I have ever seen play for IPFW. In IPFW's defense, they started four (I thought it was five, but it was four) true freshman against Penn State. I don't think anyone can win with four freshman, or maybe even the three that they normally start! no not worse in a technical sense but worse because he forces stuff that just aren't wise decisions... why he wouldn't just jump on Matty's back and ride him as far as Matty will take them is beyond me. Matty's the best shot they have. Setting the ball to your best hitter 70% of the time ESPECIALLY considering his other options, isn't that bad an idea.... Arnie sandbagged the first 2 games against Penn St. He played a lot of freshman and moved Matty to OH so he was messing with his lineup a lot. If he would have put his starters in the whole time they would have given PSU a better game but I'm sure he has his reasons for what he did. |
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Post by Mr. Pink on Jan 27, 2005 10:02:22 GMT -5
Now what a minute. Who are you to say anything about Ryhen! I know him really well and he is a real good setter and player. There is no way you can compare these below average setters to him. You judge him on one season setting but don't know all the facts. I have seen you bring him up before and as a friend I am going to say something.
He was given one year to perform, maybe he didn't do a good job in the stats dept., so what. Stats don't tell the whole story as to how a player performs. Your beloved Matty would not have gotten 1st team if the rest of the voters saw him blow it three times in the same three points last year against Ball st. He had three chances to help his team win and he didn't do it. SO, I say matty was over hyped. Dennis had THREE years to accomplish nothing. If he was such a great setter, then IP would have done so much more. And on top of things, he quit the team.
I don't know who you think you are, but from what I have read in the past, get to know the game better, then maybe I will listen to your stupid comments.
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Post by diggger33 on Jan 27, 2005 11:06:42 GMT -5
Now what a minute. Who are you to say anything about Ryhen! I know him really well and he is a real good setter and player. There is no way you can compare these below average setters to him. You judge him on one season setting but don't know all the facts. I have seen you bring him up before and as a friend I am going to say something. He was given one year to perform, maybe he didn't do a good job in the stats dept., so what. Stats don't tell the whole story as to how a player performs. Your beloved Matty would not have gotten 1st team if the rest of the voters saw him blow it three times in the same three points last year against Ball st. He had three chances to help his team win and he didn't do it. SO, I say matty was over hyped. Dennis had THREE years to accomplish nothing. If he was such a great setter, then IP would have done so much more. And on top of things, he quit the team. I don't know who you think you are, but from what I have read in the past, get to know the game better, then maybe I will listen to your stupid comments. Sure seems like your personal feelings don't affect your assessments....  I never thought Dennis was a very good setter either. Good athlete maybe, but not a good setter. As far as Rhyen is concerned..... I don't think I ever said he was HORRIBLE... just not that great. If you fancy him a GOOD-to-EXCELLENT setter, then fine. I can't help it if you are incorrect. In some senses, I was saying Rhyen was smarter.... As far as Matty is concerned.... if you aren't setting him? Who ELSE are you going to set? Sounds like you have some issues with Matty that aren't volleyball related which I couldn't care less about. If you want to judge Matty by the three points he blew instead of what he did all year... WOW.... |
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Post by Mr. Pink on Jan 27, 2005 12:17:03 GMT -5
Well, he wasn't an excellent setter, but given more than one year (especially playing two thirds season with a sublexed shoulder) he could have been a good setter.
As for Matty, it was more than just the BSU match. What I meant was that all-american...sure. MIVA player of the year...Maybe. But first team All-AMerican means that when its crunch time, you execute. He didn't. Several times over. I would think that since IPFW beat Lewis twice during the year that they would have a good chance of winning at home again. But Matt played below average. And I don't mean statistically. People use the wrong stats in vb. Just because someone hits well doesn't mean they are playing well. Matt is a great guy, but no true team leader.
Yes that's my opinion. But its honest and true to the big picture.
Oh, and a little aside. IPFW has started 12 freshman players in the last five years. How can you be successful anywhere starting that many freshman? Freshman once in a while...cool. Especially, Ptaks or Billings. But freshman have no business on the floor except in limited roles. They need time to develope mentally and physically.
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Post by diggger33 on Jan 27, 2005 12:41:25 GMT -5
Well, he wasn't an excellent setter, but given more than one year (especially playing two thirds season with a sublexed shoulder) he could have been a good setter. As for Matty, it was more than just the BSU match. What I meant was that all-american...sure. MIVA player of the year...Maybe. But first team All-AMerican means that when its crunch time, you execute. He didn't. Several times over. I would think that since IPFW beat Lewis twice during the year that they would have a good chance of winning at home again. But Matt played below average. And I don't mean statistically. People use the wrong stats in vb. Just because someone hits well doesn't mean they are playing well. Matt is a great guy, but no true team leader. He COULD have been a good setter?... well I'm sure all of us COULD have been better at whatever it is we do but you just have to deal with the NOW.... S--t happens, no need for excuses. True Matty isn't the vocal type like a Soto or Aja was.. just not his personallity I think. And they award All-americans to players who have a good YEAR not a good couple of matches. I would be willing to take a hitter like Matty despite his percieved defensive shortcomings..... I'd want Matty to just hit, if he get a couple digs and blocks.. great. He has 5 other players that can pick up that other slack. There have been a lot of GREAT players who have been hitters and not much else.. Look at Katz from Hawaii, he wasn't anything to speak about defensively but he was on the court to put balls away... Ivie and Hillard were nothing defensively. This list could go on and on. Matty ain't superman... but what he does, he does pretty well. |
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Post by Serendipity on Jan 27, 2005 13:23:52 GMT -5
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Post by Mr. Pink on Jan 27, 2005 14:20:55 GMT -5
yeah, I know Gary. He's good. But maybe read the line before that. That's what I love about this website. People can take words or phrases out of a sentence and then come up with a rebuttle. Good try though.
And yes, I know Matthews, also a very good player. But Matty wasn't good until his soph year.
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Post by Serendipity on Jan 27, 2005 17:32:21 GMT -5
yeah, I know Gary. He's good. But maybe read the line before that. That's what I love about this website. People can take words or phrases out of a sentence and then come up with a rebuttle. Good try though. . I wasn't trying to come up with a rebuttle. I was merely asking the question. |
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Post by matty11 on Jan 27, 2005 18:30:22 GMT -5
He COULD have been a good setter?... well I'm sure all of us COULD have been better at whatever it is we do but you just have to deal with the NOW.... S--t happens, no need for excuses. True Matty isn't the vocal type like a Soto or Aja was.. just not his personallity I think. And they award All-americans to players who have a good YEAR not a good couple of matches. I would be willing to take a hitter like Matty despite his percieved defensive shortcomings..... I'd want Matty to just hit, if he get a couple digs and blocks.. great. He has 5 other players that can pick up that other slack. There have been a lot of GREAT players who have been hitters and not much else.. Look at Katz from Hawaii, he wasn't anything to speak about defensively but he was on the court to put balls away... Ivie and Hillard were nothing defensively. This list could go on and on. Matty ain't superman... but what he does, he does pretty well. Hey my defence is getting much better ;D Mr. Pink: Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'll gladly give you my All American award if you can take my spot and do a better job. |
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Post by AAVolley on Jan 27, 2005 21:01:42 GMT -5
Hey Matt any plans to go the euro pro leagues route after this year, like many of your fellow canadians?
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Post by midwestfan on Jan 27, 2005 21:14:06 GMT -5
Hey my defence is getting much better ;D Your defense is just fine! Great comeback!  |
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Post by matty11 on Jan 28, 2005 1:34:36 GMT -5
Hey Matt any plans to go the euro pro leagues route after this year, like many of your fellow canadians? Deffinetely. I have EU citizenship so it should make it much easier getting a better contract when i start out. |
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I never thought Dennis was a very good setter either. Good athlete maybe, but not a good setter.
