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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 0:13:34 GMT -5
The opportunity to train with the best setter in the country, play in the nation's toughest conference, compete for a national title, earn a UW degree, and finish her career in the country's best college town... Yeah. She's really stupid. The idea that a major appeal is "I get to train with the best setter in the country" is ridiculous. The suggestion is, this will help me become the best player to never play" Now the rest I get. I guess I'm under the impression that she still loves the game, is a competitive athlete, likes to work hard, and wants to be pushed? Her job every single day will be to beat Carlini. Beat the starters. Training and competing with and against the best would be something I'd want if I was unhappy with my current situation and was looking for somewhere else to contribute. And, she has a legitimate opportunity to play depending on what the NT staff has in store for Carlini after her training.
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Post by Garand on Apr 23, 2014 1:16:17 GMT -5
We at the Beach wish nothing but the best for Erin Juley. She has amazing hands. With Hudson transferring to Long Beach, it was obvious that Juley would become the back up to her. Better to be a back up near home. With Juley's chronic injuries we had no choice to go after a healthy experience setter. Long Beach is moving forward to get our team back in the playoff. Well, finally a post with some real information about the Juley situation. Sad but true. Injuries limited Juley's quality of play last season and the incoming Hudson will likely take over the starting position for Long Beach next year. So a move, even to Wisconsin, doesn't seem quite as crazy. If you're not going to play, then why not be on a contending team at a school that's closer to home with better academics?
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Post by Wiswell on Apr 23, 2014 7:59:21 GMT -5
Ok, now can we discuss the other transfer, Romana Kriskova? AA HM, from the the A-10, can she compete in the Big Ten and what will Sheffield's plans be for her? (and will the balloon fans have a flag of Slovakia)?
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Post by rainbowbadger on Apr 23, 2014 8:43:15 GMT -5
Can Kriskova compete in the B1G? Sheffield certainly seems to think so.
I watched the video Brooklynsport posted last night (www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT16cm_vgm8). It's from two years ago. Kriskova does have a fast swing and a heavy arm, and also a strong serve, which we know the Badgers need/want.
She had 4.83 KPS as an OH last year and 2.39 KPS on the right as a freshman in 2012, though granted, that's against A-10 blockers and diggers, so I imagine that number will go down some in the B1G, but hopefully not a ton. She will also have a better setter setting her (I say this knowing nothing about VCU's setter, but I'm pretty sure it's true).
So now for 2014 hitters we have: Bates (Fr): DS/OH Chapman (Sr): OH Fricano (RS Fr): RS/OH Kriskova (Jr): RS/OH Mikaelsen (RS Sr): RS Morales (Sr): DS/OH Thomas (Sr): RS/OH
I'm pretty sure Kriskova will start. I'm guessing whether she starts on the left or the right will be a question of how good her blocking is compared to the rest of the Badgers, because blocking is definitely a weak point for us right now.
I'm jazzed that she's a junior, because that means we'll have two upperclass pin hitters in her and Fricano to anchor the offense in 2015, after the current seniors are gone.
Oh, and $5 says the balloon people get a Slovakian flag to go with their Norwegian flag.
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Post by chisovnik on Apr 23, 2014 9:31:57 GMT -5
Can Kriskova compete in the B1G? Sheffield certainly seems to think so. I watched the video Brooklynsport posted last night (www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT16cm_vgm8). It's from two years ago. Kriskova does have a fast swing and a heavy arm, and also a strong serve, which we know the Badgers need/want. She had 4.83 KPS as an OH last year and 2.39 KPS on the right as a freshman in 2012, though granted, that's against A-10 blockers and diggers, so I imagine that number will go down some in the B1G, but hopefully not a ton. She will also have a better setter setting her (I say this knowing nothing about VCU's setter, but I'm pretty sure it's true). So now for 2014 hitters we have: Bates (Fr): DS/OH Chapman (Sr): OH Fricano (RS Fr): RS/OH Kriskova (Jr): RS/OH Mikaelsen (RS Sr): RS Morales (Sr): DS/OH Thompson (Sr): RS/OH I'm pretty sure Kriskova will start. I'm guessing whether she starts on the left or the right will be a question of how good her blocking is compared to the rest of the Badgers, because blocking is definitely a weak point for us right now. I'm jazzed that she's a junior, because that means we'll have two upperclass pin hitters in her and Fricano to anchor the offense in 2015, after the current seniors are gone. Oh, and $5 says the balloon people get a Slovakian flag to go with their Norwegian flag. Thompson is a middle, in case you didn't know..
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Post by Wiswell on Apr 23, 2014 9:35:18 GMT -5
I am 100% certain that is a typo and RB meant Thomas.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Apr 23, 2014 9:37:13 GMT -5
I am 100% certain that is a typo and RB meant Thomas. Correct. Fixing.
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Post by Wiswell on Apr 23, 2014 9:38:30 GMT -5
It's tough when you have a Courtney Thomas and a Thompson not to turn her into Courtney Thompson.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Apr 23, 2014 9:49:06 GMT -5
It's tough when you have a Courtney Thomas and a Thompson not to turn her into Courtney Thompson. Yes. All the time. Or Dominique Thomas.
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Post by LovePennState on Apr 23, 2014 9:54:51 GMT -5
Can Kriskova compete in the B1G? Sheffield certainly seems to think so. I watched the video Brooklynsport posted last night (www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT16cm_vgm8). It's from two years ago. Kriskova does have a fast swing and a heavy arm, and also a strong serve, which we know the Badgers need/want. She had 4.83 KPS as an OH last year and 2.39 KPS on the right as a freshman in 2012, though granted, that's against A-10 blockers and diggers, so I imagine that number will go down some in the B1G, but hopefully not a ton. She will also have a better setter setting her (I say this knowing nothing about VCU's setter, but I'm pretty sure it's true). So now for 2014 hitters we have: Bates (Fr): DS/OH Chapman (Sr): OH Fricano (RS Fr): RS/OH Kriskova (Jr): RS/OH Mikaelsen (RS Sr): RS Morales (Sr): DS/OH Thomas (Sr): RS/OH I'm pretty sure Kriskova will start. I'm guessing whether she starts on the left or the right will be a question of how good her blocking is compared to the rest of the Badgers, because blocking is definitely a weak point for us right now. I'm jazzed that she's a junior, because that means we'll have two upperclass pin hitters in her and Fricano to anchor the offense in 2015, after the current seniors are gone. Oh, and $5 says the balloon people get a Slovakian flag to go with their Norwegian flag. Either way, you are taking either the heart or the soul (Morales or Thomas) of Wisconsin off the floor.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Apr 23, 2014 10:12:37 GMT -5
Can Kriskova compete in the B1G? Sheffield certainly seems to think so. I watched the video Brooklynsport posted last night (www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT16cm_vgm8). It's from two years ago. Kriskova does have a fast swing and a heavy arm, and also a strong serve, which we know the Badgers need/want. She had 4.83 KPS as an OH last year and 2.39 KPS on the right as a freshman in 2012, though granted, that's against A-10 blockers and diggers, so I imagine that number will go down some in the B1G, but hopefully not a ton. She will also have a better setter setting her (I say this knowing nothing about VCU's setter, but I'm pretty sure it's true). So now for 2014 hitters we have: Bates (Fr): DS/OH Chapman (Sr): OH Fricano (RS Fr): RS/OH Kriskova (Jr): RS/OH Mikaelsen (RS Sr): RS Morales (Sr): DS/OH Thomas (Sr): RS/OH I'm pretty sure Kriskova will start. I'm guessing whether she starts on the left or the right will be a question of how good her blocking is compared to the rest of the Badgers, because blocking is definitely a weak point for us right now. I'm jazzed that she's a junior, because that means we'll have two upperclass pin hitters in her and Fricano to anchor the offense in 2015, after the current seniors are gone. Oh, and $5 says the balloon people get a Slovakian flag to go with their Norwegian flag. Either way, you are taking either the heart or the soul (Morales or Thomas) of Wisconsin off the floor. That may be somewhat true. Morales could play back row for Chapman. But I find it hard to believe that Sheffield would accept a transfer like Kriskova and plan to bench her for a year. I also find it hard to believe that Kriskova would elect to transfer from VCU, where she is a rockstar, to Wisconsin if she weren't going to be getting playing time. What lineup would you propose?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 11:54:40 GMT -5
That may be somewhat true. Morales could play back row for Chapman. But I find it hard to believe that Sheffield would accept a transfer like Kriskova and plan to bench her for a year. I also find it hard to believe that Kriskova would elect to transfer from VCU, where she is a rockstar, to Wisconsin if she weren't going to be getting playing time. Agreed, Kriskova will be playing. An All-American honorable mention and A10 player of the year will most likely be a starter in the big10. Perhaps not at the start of the season, but a 6'3 power hitter with a fantastic serve will find playing time, and I bet starting by seasons end. That's now 3 All-Americans in Madison.
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Post by gogophers on Apr 23, 2014 12:04:59 GMT -5
Can Kriskova compete in the B1G? Sheffield certainly seems to think so. No question that the B10 and Pac whatever the number is nowadays are the top dog conferences, but there are some pretty good players in other conferences. Look how well Wincinski did at MSU. I recall people saying, "yeah, she was good at Northern Illinois, but so what? That's the minor leagues. Let's see how she does against Big League hitting." Well, we saw. And Kelsey Robinson certainly didn't seem to be any worse for wear going from the SEC to the B10. Those are the only two examples that come to (my) mind of players joining the B10 from a conference that is outside the big 3, and excelling all the same. Any other examples of big fish in smaller ponds becoming even bigger fish in the B10 or Pac 12? Or counter-examples of former big fish who couldn't handle the better competition? I think Wisconsin fans should be very excited to get Kriskova.
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Post by chisovnik on Apr 23, 2014 12:46:41 GMT -5
I am 100% certain that is a typo and RB meant Thomas. Correct. Fixing. My bad, totally forgot about Courtney Thomas. I get the confusion.
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Post by Wiswell on Apr 23, 2014 12:52:49 GMT -5
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