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Post by #skoskers on Feb 9, 2015 9:50:25 GMT -5
Interesting that Foecke is listed at Outside Right. I wonder if that's her preference. I noticed that she was listed as an OPP too. It certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen Mikaela referenced as a potential pin hitter for Nebraska even. If Mikaela plays middle at Nebraska, I think it would be short lived, because Briana and Lauren Stivrins are likely the locks for middle in 2016. From what I’ve seen, Mikaela has the capacity to kill the ball from anywhere on the court especially the back row, but her passing is still suspect. If her block is anywhere near as effective as Amber’s, I could see Mikaela edging her as Nebraska’s OPP. It’s been since Lindsey Licht’s senior season since we’ve had a credible attack on the right side; both Morgan and Amber have had great court awareness but lack the strength to hit the ball with authority. I acquiesce again, however, that I may be unfairly judging Amber since the majority of the sets to the right these past two seasons have been incredibly weak, so Amber may come alive this fall with Hunter’s setting. Here’s how I think the rosters could play out over the next couple of years… 2015 preseason: S: Kelly L: JWO OH: Kadie & Kesley (subbed by Annika in the backcourt) MB: Mikaela & Cici/Meghan/Kira/Melanie RS: Amber 2015 B1G conference: S: Kelly L: JWO OH: Kadie & Amber MB: Cici & Meghan RS: Mikaela (possibly subbed by Kenzie in the backcourt) 2016: S: Kelly L: JWO (or Kenzie) OH: Kadie & Amber (or Molly if she's anywhere as good as touted) MB: Briana & Lauren RS: Mikaela
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Post by dorothymantooth on Feb 9, 2015 10:00:09 GMT -5
Interesting that Foecke is listed at Outside Right. I wonder if that's her preference. I noticed that she was listed as an OPP too. It certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen Mikaela referenced as a potential pin hitter for Nebraska even. If Mikaela plays middle at Nebraska, I think it would be short lived, because Briana and Lauren Stivrins are likely the locks for middle in 2016. From what I’ve seen, Mikaela has the capacity to kill the ball from anywhere on the court especially the back row, but her passing is still suspect. If her block is anywhere near as effective as Amber’s, I could see Mikaela edging her as Nebraska’s OPP. It’s been since Lindsey Licht’s senior season since we’ve had a credible attack on the right side; both Morgan and Amber have had great court awareness but lack the strength to hit the ball with authority. I acquiesce again, however, that I may be unfairly judging Amber since the majority of the sets to the right these past two seasons have been incredibly weak, so Amber may come alive this fall with Hunter’s setting. Here’s how I think the rosters could play out over the next couple of years… 2015 preseason: S: Kelly L: JWO OH: Kadie & Kesley (subbed by Annika in the backcourt) MB: Mikaela & Cici/Meghan/Kira/Melanie RS: Amber 2015 B1G conference: S: Kelly L: JWO OH: Kadie & Amber MB: Cici & Meghan RS: Mikaela (subbed by Kenzie in the backcourt) 2016: S: Kelly L: JWO or Kenzie OH: Kadie & Molly MB: Briana & Lauren RS: Mikaela It would be rare if unheard of for a Nebraska player under Cook to change positions at the 1 month mark of the season. I think if they feel Foecke is the person that ultimately will be the RS, they will go there right away. Cook and change don't exactly go together.
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Post by vup on Feb 9, 2015 11:26:25 GMT -5
I wonder if Molly Haggerty has any interest in redshirting her freshman year... I personally think Amber has All-American potential. Her blocking is already there. While her attacking is hit-and-miss, when she's a hit, she hits Hard. I may be off the mark here, as I know most people might not see it, but it's just what I see.
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Post by #skoskers on Feb 9, 2015 12:51:20 GMT -5
It would be rare if unheard of for a Nebraska player under Cook to change positions at the 1 month mark of the season. I think if they feel Foecke is the person that ultimately will be the RS, they will go there right away. Cook and change don't exactly go together. [/quote] Gotta disagree with that one, because Cook has changed players’ positions within the first month of the season to accommodate the team. Last year, for example, he used Kira as a middle at the beginning of the season but from that point going forward, she was used as a right-side attacker, especially during side-out. Also, Amber started on the left in her freshman year but worked her way to the right by the end of the season. Similarly, Cook has experimented with 6-2s at the beginning of seasons, but shifted to 5-1s before the conference begins. Given that none of the freshmen will arrive until this summer, I can see him being flexible this coming fall. In both the LJS and OWH, he said he will experiment with Foecke at multiple positions, so I can see her starting out at one position and eventually settling into another role. As a general rule, though, Cook seems to prefer to have his players’ roles defined by the time the season starts. One consideration as to why we don’t see too many role switches at Nebraska is because Cook typically has recruits’ roles figured out before they arrive to Nebraska, because they were recruited to fill particular positions. There are notable exceptions, like Houghtelling becoming an OH from MB and Busboom converting to a libero from a setter in her senior season. There was also that year when Delano played on the right and left sides when some players had to sit out some matches. Also, we don’t typically have many utility players that can play multiple positions solidly like Sha’dare McNeal and Ariel Scott.
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Post by #skoskers on Feb 9, 2015 12:52:54 GMT -5
I wonder if Molly Haggerty has any interest in redshirting her freshman year... I personally think Amber has All-American potential. Her blocking is already there. While her attacking is hit-and-miss, when she's a hit, she hits Hard. I may be off the mark here, as I know most people might not see it, but it's just what I see. I agree, so I changed my initial post around a little. Amber, who should be a tenured senior by Molly’s freshman year, would likely start over Molly. I can see Amber and Kadie having terrific AA campaigns as juniors and seniors as long as the following are met: 1). Kadie (supposedly) needs to work on becoming a better leader, and 2). Amber needs to muscle up a bit. You’re right that she has proven herself as a top-notch blocker, but I’d like to see her block on the left to slow down transitioning offenses (slide, red zone bic).
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Post by dorothymantooth on Feb 9, 2015 13:02:10 GMT -5
It would be rare if unheard of for a Nebraska player under Cook to change positions at the 1 month mark of the season. I think if they feel Foecke is the person that ultimately will be the RS, they will go there right away. Cook and change don't exactly go together. Gotta disagree with that one, because Cook has changed players’ positions within the first month of the season to accommodate the team. Last year, for example, he used Kira as a middle at the beginning of the season but from that point going forward, she was used as a right-side attacker, especially during side-out. Also, Amber started on the left in her freshman year but worked her way to the right by the end of the season. Similarly, Cook has experimented with 6-2s at the beginning of seasons, but shifted to 5-1s before the conference begins. Given that none of the freshmen will arrive until this summer, I can see him being flexible this coming fall. In both the LJS and OWH, he said he will experiment with Foecke at multiple positions, so I can see her starting out at one position and eventually settling into another role. As a general rule, though, Cook seems to prefer to have his players’ roles defined by the time the season starts. One consideration as to why we don’t see too many role switches at Nebraska is because Cook typically has recruits’ roles figured out before they arrive to Nebraska, because they were recruited to fill particular positions. There are notable exceptions, like Houghtelling becoming an OH from MB and Busboom converting to a libero from a setter in her season season. There was also that year when Delano played on the right and left sides when some players had to sit out some matches. Also, we don’t typically have many utility players that can play multiple positions solidly like Sha’dare McNeal and Ariel Scott. [/quote] Haha, not really the strongest of examples. Kira switched from middle to the right side for what, 10 points the entire season? That isn't changing positions, its putting a player in to do something situationally. Going from 6-2 to 5-1 isn't changing positions. John is famously conservative in regards to changes.
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Post by vup on Feb 9, 2015 15:40:19 GMT -5
I wonder if Molly Haggerty has any interest in redshirting her freshman year... I personally think Amber has All-American potential. Her blocking is already there. While her attacking is hit-and-miss, when she's a hit, she hits Hard. I may be off the mark here, as I know most people might not see it, but it's just what I see. I agree, so I changed my initial post around a little. Amber, who should be a tenured senior by Molly’s freshman year, would likely start over Molly. I can see Amber and Kadie having terrific AA campaigns as juniors and seniors as long as the following are met: 1). Kadie (supposedly) needs to work on becoming a better leader, and 2). Amber needs to muscle up a bit. You’re right that she has proven herself as a top-notch blocker, but I’d like to see her block on the left to slow down transitioning offenses (slide, red zone bic). You got me so excited about the future of Husker Volleyball that I forgot. It's way too early to be predicting 2016 lineups! Heck, we don't even know the 2015 lineup yet!
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Post by #skoskers on Feb 9, 2015 17:50:49 GMT -5
I agree, so I changed my initial post around a little. Amber, who should be a tenured senior by Molly’s freshman year, would likely start over Molly. I can see Amber and Kadie having terrific AA campaigns as juniors and seniors as long as the following are met: 1). Kadie (supposedly) needs to work on becoming a better leader, and 2). Amber needs to muscle up a bit. You’re right that she has proven herself as a top-notch blocker, but I’d like to see her block on the left to slow down transitioning offenses (slide, red zone bic). You got me so excited about the future of Husker Volleyball that I forgot. It's way too early to be predicting 2016 lineups! Heck, we don't even know the 2015 lineup yet! Very true, my friend! I haven’t been this excited to predict a Husker lineup since 2007! So many players have the capacity to be really special next season. I believe that Kelly is going to be one of the top setters in the B1G, but again, she just needs to be better than Mary in her distribution and placement to make noticeable waves and set her teammates up for better success. Of the setters we’ve had at Nebraska, Mary was one of the more efficient attackers and blockers (especially for her height!), so I hope that Kelly’s height (6’0) will let her be a credible offensive and blocking threat at the net. I’m still not 100% sure where our middles stand at this point. I think CiCi and Meghan will possess the senior leadership, experience and confidence to do well; they will likely get better sets from Hunter, who should get better passes from Annika, JWO, and the Rolfzens, who all have another year of experience of passing under their belts. Like you said, vup, perhaps the person that will impress everyone the most is Amber, who could have a breakout junior season like Gina Mancuso, who went from an overhyped recruit and a sluggish sophomore, to a First-Team AA. On top of the returning talent, we have two of the best recruits in the class at their respective positions coming in that could start immediately. The future looks just as bright (if not brighter) in 2016, because Briana will get to continue dominating in the middle, plus we’re landing two recruits that will likely be in the top 5. The excitement will definitely carry over into 2017, since Chesney McClellan picked Nebraska over PSU. It’s been awhile since we’ve had consecutive top recruits coming in, so I look forward to predicting the lineups in the years to come!
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Post by MTC on Feb 10, 2015 9:56:16 GMT -5
Are you sure that Chesney McClellan actually considered PSU? Just asking.
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Post by #skoskers on Feb 10, 2015 9:59:46 GMT -5
Are you sure that Chesney McClellan actually considered PSU? Just asking. Yep. Ask Google, and she'll show you the way.
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Post by #skoskers on Feb 10, 2015 10:17:29 GMT -5
Are you sure that Chesney McClellan actually considered PSU? Just asking. Over the past year, she's just one of four top recruits that picked Nebraska over PSU: 1. Foecke 2. Maloney 3. McClellan 4. Holman Throughout their recruiting, all four of them talked about Nebraska players' success overseas and on the NT. They were also enticed by the palatial Devaney and a nation-leading 8000+ fans every home game. I think we're finally starting to see the fruition of moving to the Devaney in our recruiting, and I hear the best is yet to come. I can’t wait until UNL’s third campus, Innovation Campus, is completed. It’s going to completely change the current surroundings of the Devaney, and I think it will be a huge draw for recruits.
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Post by volleytology on Feb 10, 2015 10:37:34 GMT -5
Are you sure that Chesney McClellan actually considered PSU? Just asking. Over the past year, she's just one of four top recruits that picked Nebraska over PSU: 1. Foecke 2. Maloney 3. McClellan 4. Holman Throughout their recruiting, all four of them talked about Nebraska players' success overseas and on the NT. They were also enticed by the palatial Devaney and a nation-leading 8000+ fans every home game. I think we're finally starting to see the fruition of moving to the Devaney in our recruiting, and I hear the best is yet to come. I can’t wait until UNL’s third campus, Innovation Campus, is completed. It’s going to completely change the current surroundings of the Devaney, and I think it will be a huge draw for recruits. Time to start winning championships then; don't think they hang banners for recruiting classes
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Post by jasonr on Feb 10, 2015 11:27:34 GMT -5
Over the past year, she's just one of four top recruits that picked Nebraska over PSU: 1. Foecke 2. Maloney 3. McClellan 4. Holman Throughout their recruiting, all four of them talked about Nebraska players' success overseas and on the NT. They were also enticed by the palatial Devaney and a nation-leading 8000+ fans every home game. I think we're finally starting to see the fruition of moving to the Devaney in our recruiting, and I hear the best is yet to come. I can’t wait until UNL’s third campus, Innovation Campus, is completed. It’s going to completely change the current surroundings of the Devaney, and I think it will be a huge draw for recruits. Time to start winning championships then; don't think they hang banners for recruiting classes Probably not this year. They're a legit contender for the conference and going deep in tourney, but the real championship expectation on Nebraska will be in 2016 once Hunter and Foecke have a year of experience and Holman and Stivrins join as MBs pushing Foecke to the right and Amber to the left.
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Post by MTC on Feb 10, 2015 11:47:39 GMT -5
Are you sure that Chesney McClellan actually considered PSU? Just asking. Over the past year, she's just one of four top recruits that picked Nebraska over PSU: 1. Foecke 2. Maloney 3. McClellan 4. Holman Throughout their recruiting, all four of them talked about Nebraska players' success overseas and on the NT. They were also enticed by the palatial Devaney and a nation-leading 8000+ fans every home game. I think we're finally starting to see the fruition of moving to the Devaney in our recruiting, and I hear the best is yet to come. I can’t wait until UNL’s third campus, Innovation Campus, is completed. It’s going to completely change the current surroundings of the Devaney, and I think it will be a huge draw for recruits. I wonder how Dorothy feels about this? Are we seeing a change of powers in the B1G?
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Post by bkedane on Feb 10, 2015 11:54:48 GMT -5
Over the past year, she's just one of four top recruits that picked Nebraska over PSU: 1. Foecke 2. Maloney 3. McClellan 4. Holman Throughout their recruiting, all four of them talked about Nebraska players' success overseas and on the NT. They were also enticed by the palatial Devaney and a nation-leading 8000+ fans every home game. I think we're finally starting to see the fruition of moving to the Devaney in our recruiting, and I hear the best is yet to come. I can’t wait until UNL’s third campus, Innovation Campus, is completed. It’s going to completely change the current surroundings of the Devaney, and I think it will be a huge draw for recruits. I wonder how Dorothy feels about this? Are we seeing a change of powers in the B1G? Nebraska has been *a* power in the B1G since it joined. Are we seeing a change of the top program in the conference? Maybe, but Nebraska isn't the only program trying hard to take that top spot. Nebraska is presumably focused on trying to win the conference and trying to get back to the final 4.
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