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Post by ilovevolleyball on Aug 29, 2014 21:49:04 GMT -5
Hunter should be setting. Mary isn't horrible, but based on everything from last year, and descriptions from this game, hunter is clearly the best setter. Hunter has AA potential whereas Mary is lucky to make b1g HM I saw the match... Passing wasn't great and one rotation was a major issue. Mary was not the issue.... I'm tired of hearing Mary being the fall guy.
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Post by vup on Aug 29, 2014 21:51:51 GMT -5
Lauren was awesome. I loved those running backsets across the entire court that were spot on. I don't see that from Pollmiller. There are differences in very good, and great setters. As I said, her play wasn't the issue. Serve/Pass, poor play by key players. Agreed. I didn't have any issues with Pollmiller's play tonight. She did her job justice, IMO. For the Huskers: -Tentative defense/serve receive by both Rolfzen's. -Unable to get kills. -Albrecht was a stand out in the back row, other than Wong-Orantes. -Middles were just okay. Haggerty misreading some blocks; Hall disappears and reappears like it's no one's business. -Lack of heads-up volleyball. Too many easy misses. -Ostrander was good, not great, but better than Kadie somehow. Would like to see Larson/Keil in for Hall. I'm happy with Coach Cook's approach though, and sticking with his game-plan.
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Post by ay2013 on Aug 29, 2014 21:56:37 GMT -5
This was a pretty tough match to start. It was a pretty tough match to start with for FSU as well as being on the road... Yet they played much better, seemed ready to go... very true. much tougher match for FSU than Nebraska, all things considered. Hell, that first set could really be contributed to HCA. I didn't watch the match, but I do know that Nebraska tends to win a lot of first sets at home...sometimes the other side takes a bit to settle in and shake off the nerves.
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Post by jasonr on Aug 29, 2014 21:58:10 GMT -5
Lauren was awesome. I loved those running backsets across the entire court that were spot on. I don't see that from Pollmiller. There are differences in very good, and great setters. As I said, her play wasn't the issue. Serve/Pass, poor play by key players. It wasn't the only issue, but it certainly was an issue. It wasn't 27th either, it was third. Her location was bad and it's been bad during her entire tenure. Eventually you have to call a spade a spade. Anyone can look at my posts from last year, I gave her every opportunity in the world; I even excused downright ugly performances, but Nebraska won't maximize their potential with her setting. Her performance in practice is another reason I couldn't care less about practices and scrimmages. I'm Iverson. I want gamers. I'm not sure if Hunter is a gamer, but I know Mary isn't, unfortunately. You can't be a great setter when you're known more for your attack and blocking ability than decision-making and location. Lastly, although she's a captain, her team gets no uplifting presence from her on the court. During big points or a bad string of points, she's just stone-faced out there. All that said, Nebraska's passing was spotty and they served too soft throughout. Congrats to FSU and especially Walch who stepped up after getting owned in set one. The best thing that can happen to the Huskers would be for them to get thumped by Stanford. Cook needs needs a solution for that one atrocious rotation and he needs to reevaluate his setter decision.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 22:03:21 GMT -5
Hunter should be setting. Mary isn't horrible, but based on everything from last year, and descriptions from this game, hunter is clearly the best setter. Hunter has AA potential whereas Mary is lucky to make b1g HM I saw the match... Passing wasn't great and one rotation was a major issue. Mary was not the issue.... I'm tired of hearing Mary being the fall guy. She's a setter. Get over it.
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Post by redincolorado on Aug 29, 2014 22:04:43 GMT -5
There are differences in very good, and great setters. As I said, her play wasn't the issue. Serve/Pass, poor play by key players. It wasn't the only issue, but it certainly was an issue. It wasn't 27th either, it was third. Her location was bad and it's been bad during her entire tenure. Eventually you have to call a spade a spade. Anyone can look at my posts from last year, I gave her every opportunity in the world; I even excused downright ugly performances, but Nebraska won't maximize their potential with her setting. Her performance in practice is another reason I couldn't care less about practices and scrimmages. I'm Iverson. I want gamers. I'm not sure if Hunter is a gamer, but I know Mary isn't, unfortunately. You can't be a great setter when you're known more for your attack and blocking ability than decision-making and location. Lastly, although she's a captain, her team gets no uplifting presence from her on the court. During big points or a bad string of points, she's just stone-faced out there. All that said, Nebraska's passing was spotty and they served too soft throughout. Congrats to FSU and especially Walch who stepped up after getting owned in set one. The best thing that can happen to the Huskers would be for them to get thumped by Stanford. Cook needs needs a solution for that one atrocious rotation and he needs to reevaluate his setter decision. That and there were waaaaaaaaaaay to many moonbeam sets which gave FSU time to eat a sandwich and get set on defense. After watching this thing I'm thinking Stanford will sweep Nebraska quickly in three fast sets
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2014 22:05:12 GMT -5
Hunter should be setting. Mary isn't horrible, but based on everything from last year, and descriptions from this game, hunter is clearly the best setter. Hunter has AA potential whereas Mary is lucky to make b1g HM Huh? Clearly? What have you seen of Hunter against competition of this level that leads you to believe any of that?
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 29, 2014 22:11:56 GMT -5
It was a pretty tough match to start with for FSU as well as being on the road... Yet they played much better, seemed ready to go... very true. much tougher match for FSU than Nebraska, all things considered. Hell, that first set could really be contributed to HCA. I didn't watch the match, but I do know that Nebraska tends to win a lot of first sets at home...sometimes the other side takes a bit to settle in and shake off the nerves. I don't entirely agree with you about the match being tougher for FSU. FSU nothing to lose, no pressure. Actually Nebraska is a notoriously slow starting team. Agree that it is obviously a very tough challenge for FSU to play a team that good at home, but they do get to play the match with house money so to speak.
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Post by coloradokidd on Aug 29, 2014 22:18:06 GMT -5
Coach Cook might have to change up rotation 6 with Justine and both Rolfzens in the back court. Even though they are usually the best 3 on serve receive on this team, I don't think he saw this coming. I thought; Mary was OK, but..., Amber did well, Kadie - a definite off night, Meghan - welcome back, Cece - 'I need e decent set', Alicia - great effort, both the frosh - very well played, and Justine - her usual outstanding.
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Post by redincolorado on Aug 29, 2014 22:18:57 GMT -5
Hunter should be setting. Mary isn't horrible, but based on everything from last year, and descriptions from this game, hunter is clearly the best setter. Hunter has AA potential whereas Mary is lucky to make b1g HM I saw the match... Passing wasn't great and one rotation was a major issue. Mary was not the issue.... I'm tired of hearing Mary being the fall guy. The rotation with the twins and Justine in the backcourt is going to get exploited big time if someone doesn't sub in to shore up that glaring defensive weakness. This one area where Nebraska misses Robo HUGELY. Nebraska's free ball serving wouldn't even stress the jungleballers I play with outdoors on Sunday afternoons. Huskers have some serious work ahead of them amping up their serving.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Aug 29, 2014 22:20:03 GMT -5
Hunter should be setting. Mary isn't horrible, but based on everything from last year, and descriptions from this game, hunter is clearly the best setter. Hunter has AA potential whereas Mary is lucky to make b1g HM Huh? Clearly? What have you seen of Hunter against competition of this level that leads you to believe any of that? I've saw her club matches, and basing off what every single nebraska fan has said on here, she seems like the better option. Mary struggled last year, especially against Texas. She's not a horrible setter, but IMO, hunter seems like the better option
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Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Aug 29, 2014 22:21:53 GMT -5
Well it looks like it going to be a loooooooooong season for Nebraska if they don't learn how to serve better. FSU was in system all night long cuz' of Nebraska's lollipop serving. I'm not impressed with Pollmiller. I guess I have to many memories of Lauren Cook's setting. You're focus is misplaced. Mary probably ran a 5k tonight chasing down poor passes. However.... They DO need to do serve better to put some stress on their opponent.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 29, 2014 22:23:29 GMT -5
There are differences in very good, and great setters. As I said, her play wasn't the issue. Serve/Pass, poor play by key players. It wasn't the only issue, but it certainly was an issue. It wasn't 27th either, it was third. Her location was bad and it's been bad during her entire tenure. Eventually you have to call a spade a spade. Anyone can look at my posts from last year, I gave her every opportunity in the world; I even excused downright ugly performances, but Nebraska won't maximize their potential with her setting. Her performance in practice is another reason I couldn't care less about practices and scrimmages. I'm Iverson. I want gamers. I'm not sure if Hunter is a gamer, but I know Mary isn't, unfortunately. You can't be a great setter when you're known more for your attack and blocking ability than decision-making and location. Lastly, although she's a captain, her team gets no uplifting presence from her on the court. During big points or a bad string of points, she's just stone-faced out there. All that said, Nebraska's passing was spotty and they served too soft throughout. Congrats to FSU and especially Walch who stepped up after getting owned in set one. The best thing that can happen to the Huskers would be for them to get thumped by Stanford. Cook needs needs a solution for that one atrocious rotation and he needs to reevaluate his setter decision. Did you just say you are Iverson? If you acknowledge that the passing and serving were big issues, and Polmillers play was their third biggest issue, you are suggesting her individual play was more sub-standard than kadie or Ambers? You are also now suggesting that the best thing for Nebraska is to get thumped by Stanford? Give us your solution for that atrocious rotation? They served and passed at an awful level, 2 of 3 pin players had disaster matches, how does setting, anyone's setting address that?
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Post by redincolorado on Aug 29, 2014 22:29:55 GMT -5
It wasn't the only issue, but it certainly was an issue. It wasn't 27th either, it was third. Her location was bad and it's been bad during her entire tenure. Eventually you have to call a spade a spade. Anyone can look at my posts from last year, I gave her every opportunity in the world; I even excused downright ugly performances, but Nebraska won't maximize their potential with her setting. Her performance in practice is another reason I couldn't care less about practices and scrimmages. I'm Iverson. I want gamers. I'm not sure if Hunter is a gamer, but I know Mary isn't, unfortunately. You can't be a great setter when you're known more for your attack and blocking ability than decision-making and location. Lastly, although she's a captain, her team gets no uplifting presence from her on the court. During big points or a bad string of points, she's just stone-faced out there. All that said, Nebraska's passing was spotty and they served too soft throughout. Congrats to FSU and especially Walch who stepped up after getting owned in set one. The best thing that can happen to the Huskers would be for them to get thumped by Stanford. Cook needs needs a solution for that one atrocious rotation and he needs to reevaluate his setter decision. Did you just say you are Iverson? If you acknowledge that the passing and serving were big issues, and Polmillers play was their third biggest issue, you are suggesting her individual play was more sub-standard than kadie or Ambers? You are also now suggesting that the best thing for Nebraska is to get thumped by Stanford? Give us your solution for that atrocious rotation? They served and passed at an awful level, 2 of 3 pin players had disaster matches, how does setting, anyone's setting address that? By simply putting the ball where your attackers can attack better. There were more than a few errors cuz' of poorly placed sets. No in MP's defense-----she didn't exactly receive consistently good passes to place those sets better. Bottom line, Nebraska has a lot to work on. The Nebraska I saw tonight is waaaaaaaaay overrated @ #7.
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Post by dorothymantooth on Aug 29, 2014 22:31:25 GMT -5
Huh? Clearly? What have you seen of Hunter against competition of this level that leads you to believe any of that? I've saw her club matches, and basing off what every single nebraska fan has said on here, she seems like the better option. Mary struggled last year, especially against Texas. She's not a horrible setter, but IMO, hunter seems like the better option First off nowhere even close to every fan has suggested Hunter is better. Observations from club and HS have no business being brought up, its apples and canned hams. I think Hunter may actually be a hair better, but not enough to burn a year of eligibility and certainly not enough to change the dynamics of what went wrong in that match. In the end Polmiller and Hunter are both good players who bring different things to the table. Hunter has greater highs and lows, Polmiller steadier, more mature. I just wish someone out there could explain to me how a different setter could change the challenges they had this evening? They can improve passing, and not just more balls to targets but prevent reception errors and at critical times? They can get the group to serve more competitively, they can take two top players who were awful and even worse under pressure, and make them exceptional? Nebraska had a really good young setter, with a ton of potential on the bench, not Jesus.
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