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Post by c4ndlelight on Sept 26, 2024 17:53:17 GMT -5
Acevedo is a big loss and it’s unfortunate she wanted to leave. did she want to leave or did bringing Owobetye mean that she'd likely sit for another year? It didn’t mean that she would sit for another year, but it did mean that there was a greater possibility she would sit or be battling because the competition (particularly in the L2-type role) got stiffer when Ohwobete backfilled for Kelley leaving. And Gregoire was also in the mix too. |
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Post by timduckforlife on Sept 26, 2024 17:54:59 GMT -5
Oregon gets a 2025 Libero commit, Natalie Fukumoto. She was originally committed to Baylor. She’s from Hawai’i, plays for Moanalua HS and IMO the top Libero in the state http://instagram.com/p/DAPJz9NS78J I think a good option might also be a girl out of Westview in the Portland area, Mady LeBeck. I saw her play as an 7th or 8th grader and she was insanely impressive. She'll be one to look at. I definitely felt d1 talent even at that age. |
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Post by timduckforlife on Sept 26, 2024 18:08:31 GMT -5
did she want to leave or did bringing Owobetye mean that she'd likely sit for another year? It didn’t mean that she would sit for another year, but it did mean that there was a greater possibility she would sit or be battling because the competition (particularly in the L2-type role) got stiffer when Ohwobete backfilled for Kelley leaving. And Gregoire was also in the mix too. just felt she probably felt like it was her spot and why she redshirted, and then bringing in Ohwobete was kind of a blow to that expectation and soured her on her chances to start.
IMO, I just think she has a much much higher upside than a 1 and done grad transfer in Ohwobete, and realistically, she's proving it in Minnesota right now.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Sept 26, 2024 18:47:55 GMT -5
It didn’t mean that she would sit for another year, but it did mean that there was a greater possibility she would sit or be battling because the competition (particularly in the L2-type role) got stiffer when Ohwobete backfilled for Kelley leaving. And Gregoire was also in the mix too. just felt she probably felt like it was her spot and why she redshirted, and then bringing in Ohwobete was kind of a blow to that expectation and soured her on her chances to start. IMO, I just think she has a much much higher upside than a 1 and done grad transfer in Ohwobete, and realistically, she's proving it in Minnesota right now.
It wasn't her starting spot even if Ohwobete hadn't come in - there wasn't separation from Gregoire even. Kelley leaving left the team with 4 scholarship pins for this season, that's not enough (unfortunately, the surprise late departure has left us in this position regardless). The idea that they shouldn't bring in someone good so that there wouldn't be competition is just not what it's about for Top 25 teams. It's unfortunate she didn't want to stay and compete to win the spot here. It's not like bench players in this program don't get chances to play or even win the spot. |
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Post by JJVb on Sept 26, 2024 19:02:01 GMT -5
Also, we can't surmise that not getting a starting spot was why she left 100%. I believe she mentioned a couple of times that the culture wasn't also a fit for her-not that it was a bad culture, and she did have high remarks for coach Ulmer. She committed so young, she wasn't sure what she really wanted from a program, and she liked Minn' Cook's philosophy/approach better. It happens. Disappointing for Ducks, but we are doing fine right now.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Sept 27, 2024 23:36:04 GMT -5
3 straight matches holding opponents under .100 - 7 straight under .200. Not a bad defensive streak for an "offensive-minded" team.
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Post by JJVb on Sept 28, 2024 1:19:52 GMT -5
3 straight matches holding opponents under .100 - 7 straight under .200. Not a bad defensive streak for an "offensive-minded" team. They were great defensively tonight, and nicely slowed down Raina. |
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Post by maroki13 on Sept 29, 2024 22:20:48 GMT -5
Not a blowout weekend for the Ducks but wins are wins! Friday they were pretty scrappy but Saturday they looked tired or disjointed somehow. This coming week will be a big test at OSU and then Penn State.
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Post by vbfamily on Sept 29, 2024 22:33:39 GMT -5
Not a blowout weekend for the Ducks but wins are wins! Friday they were pretty scrappy but Saturday they looked tired or disjointed somehow. This coming week will be a big test at OSU and then Penn State. Playing Ohio State at 8pm local time, then traveling in the morning and playing PSU at 7pm local time that evening! Yikes, that’s a brutal road trip. Focus on that first one Ducks!! |
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Post by maroki13 on Sept 29, 2024 22:53:10 GMT -5
Not a blowout weekend for the Ducks but wins are wins! Friday they were pretty scrappy but Saturday they looked tired or disjointed somehow. This coming week will be a big test at OSU and then Penn State. Playing Ohio State at 8pm local time, then traveling in the morning and playing PSU at 7pm local time that evening! Yikes, that’s a brutal road trip. Focus on that first one Ducks!! I’m assuming they’ll travel after the game on Thursday rather than Friday morning. At least they are on West Coast time and it won’t feel quite so late for them. |
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Post by vbfamily on Sept 30, 2024 6:02:17 GMT -5
Playing Ohio State at 8pm local time, then traveling in the morning and playing PSU at 7pm local time that evening! Yikes, that’s a brutal road trip. Focus on that first one Ducks!! I’m assuming they’ll travel after the game on Thursday rather than Friday morning. At least they are on West Coast time and it won’t feel quite so late for them. I think I heard they don't stay a night in PA (football game weekend), but I could be remembering incorrectly. This is the toughest road trip on their schedule I think, based on the back to back, less than 24 hrs between matches and the travel. |
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Post by xlumie on Oct 4, 2024 9:30:50 GMT -5
Brooke soft launching her BF gagged me. I shipped them together so bad when they barely even knew each other and were both taken by other people, so it's crazy that they actually got together. 😭
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Post by udubhuskiefan on Oct 4, 2024 9:47:25 GMT -5
Brooke soft launching her BF gagged me. I shipped them together so bad when they barely even knew each other and were both taken by other people, so it's crazy that they actually got together. 😭 What’s the tea |
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Post by liberosetter101 on Oct 4, 2024 22:04:01 GMT -5
Oregon is always a missing piece or two away from being a top 5 team. This year is the setting.
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Post by JJVb on Oct 4, 2024 22:11:13 GMT -5
Oregon is always a missing piece or two away from being a top 5 team. This year is the setting. I wouldn't say that based on the match vs. Penn St. Many factors played a role in that loss, not just Cline's struggles. |
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