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Post by afanofthegame on Dec 15, 2015 0:29:06 GMT -5
My question is will either Ford or Lanier play six rotations next year. Why not both? In a perfect world, both would play 6 so the bic is available all the time. However, I think it depends on how much Ford improves in the off season with serve rec and defense. She hits the bic quite well already. |
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Post by firedup on Dec 15, 2015 0:38:10 GMT -5
I saw a video of Lanier winning the Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year and she seems incredibly sweet and humble. Can't wait to see how she develops at USC! My question is will either Ford or Lanier play six rotations next year. It won't be Kahlia. Three rotations across the front will be what she can give Trojan teammates, coachea and supporters. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 15, 2015 0:49:11 GMT -5
My question is will either Ford or Lanier play six rotations next year. It won't be Kahlia. Three rotations across the front will be what she can give Trojan teammates, coachea and supporters. They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. |
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Post by uscyaaa on Dec 15, 2015 0:49:28 GMT -5
there will be no future for USC until we can get this thread to 412 pages like Stanford....
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Post by deacondive on Dec 15, 2015 5:51:45 GMT -5
It won't be Kahlia. Three rotations across the front will be what she can give Trojan teammates, coachea and supporters. They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. That might make the most sense for passing. Or will Mick opt for some more firepower out of the back? |
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Post by gobruins on Dec 15, 2015 11:31:50 GMT -5
It won't be Kahlia. Three rotations across the front will be what she can give Trojan teammates, coachea and supporters. They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. So, the assumption is that they will go full-time with a 5-1 next year? Been a long time since Mick has done that. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 15, 2015 11:43:15 GMT -5
They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. So, the assumption is that they will go full-time with a 5-1 next year? Been a long time since Mick has done that. 2012 with Crone in the 5-1 isn't that long ago. And he ran it for a long time consecutively before that (3 years of Bateman, 3 for Carico, I forget previously) |
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Post by zenyada on Dec 15, 2015 11:48:13 GMT -5
It won't be Kahlia. Three rotations across the front will be what she can give Trojan teammates, coachea and supporters. They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. When did Abercrobie become a college level passer and defender? I don't recall seeing those skills at the HS or club level. And based on what we've seen this year she's not particulary adept hitting off the net, so I'm wondering why Abercrombie? Lanier has had a passing role to this point, and imo is a superior passer to Ford at this same stage. Bricio was not a great backrow player as a freshman or sophomore, but Mick needed her backrow attack. Ditto Lanier. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 15, 2015 13:32:30 GMT -5
They'll have LeGrand and Garrick playing back row for both lefts. Abercrombie will play 6. When did Abercrobie become a college level passer and defender? I don't recall seeing those skills at the HS or club level. And based on what we've seen this year she's not particulary adept hitting off the net, so I'm wondering why Abercrombie? Lanier has had a passing role to this point, and imo is a superior passer to Ford at this same stage. Bricio was not a great backrow player as a freshman or sophomore, but Mick needed her backrow attack. Ditto Lanier. She's done well in the back when they've switched to the 5-1 this year, and she has a really good serve. She probably won't be passing. |
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Post by zenyada on Dec 15, 2015 14:22:04 GMT -5
When did Abercrobie become a college level passer and defender? I don't recall seeing those skills at the HS or club level. And based on what we've seen this year she's not particulary adept hitting off the net, so I'm wondering why Abercrombie? Lanier has had a passing role to this point, and imo is a superior passer to Ford at this same stage. Bricio was not a great backrow player as a freshman or sophomore, but Mick needed her backrow attack. Ditto Lanier. She's done well in the back when they've switched to the 5-1 this year, and she has a really good serve. She probably won't be passing. Mick may try everything early, for at least a practice or two. But as he indicated in his post Kansas match interview, identifying leadership is a top priority each year. He said leadership on the floor is essential to success. Johnson looks the type, but others have to step up. This emphasis makes expanding Abercrombie's role unlikely imo. If she serves, she'll be off after. |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 15, 2015 14:33:43 GMT -5
She's done well in the back when they've switched to the 5-1 this year, and she has a really good serve. She probably won't be passing. Mick may try everything early, for at least a practice or two. But as he indicated in his post Kansas match interview, identifying leadership is a top priority each year. He said leadership on the floor is essential to success. Johnson looks the type, but others have to step up. This emphasis makes expanding Abercrombie's role unlikely imo. If she serves, she'll be off after. That's a total non-sequitur. Abercrombie expanding her role doesn't take away from the ability of Johnson or seniors Whittinham and Ruddins to step up and lead. With Ford and Lanier on the left, Mick will want a DS on the floor at all times for passing. Subbing the opp would leave them without enough ball handling for at least one rotation, maybe more. |
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Post by zenyada on Dec 15, 2015 14:46:57 GMT -5
Mick may try everything early, for at least a practice or two. But as he indicated in his post Kansas match interview, identifying leadership is a top priority each year. He said leadership on the floor is essential to success. Johnson looks the type, but others have to step up. This emphasis makes expanding Abercrombie's role unlikely imo. If she serves, she'll be off after. That's a total non-sequitur. Abercrombie expanding her role doesn't take away from the ability of Johnson or seniors Whittinham and Ruddins to step up and lead. With Ford and Lanier on the left, Mick will want a DS on the floor at all times for passing. Subbing the opp would leave them without enough bad handling for at least one rotation, maybe more. I was trying not to be overly specific or harsh toward a 20 year old. I think another rotation solution will win out. |
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Post by dfw on Dec 15, 2015 14:57:31 GMT -5
For their non-conference schedule, have them play one match against Ohio St in Columbus. Next year's championship is there, show them the arena, put that goal in their minds now and play a probably top 15 team in OSU, who undoubtedly will be shooting to make the FF. For everyone's planning - 2016 FF at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, home of the BlueJackets. OSU Volleyball home is venerable St. John's Arena on OSU Campus. |
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Post by Word on Dec 15, 2015 15:48:07 GMT -5
As others have mentioned, Lanier is further along in her development as a passer than Ford is. I would expect her to get the nod at 6 rotations first. I'm guessing Mick left Abercrombie in back row in the 5-1 since the SC middles were never going behind the setter so having a bailout back row attacker over there makes sense. Plus it is easier to hide a right back defender than middle back.
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Post by jgrout on Dec 15, 2015 16:26:45 GMT -5
Setting was really USC's downfall this year. If they had a great setter, running the offense with consistency they would probably have won the NC. But why would this hypothetical setter want to set for Coach Haley? He has a well-deserved reputation of running off setters at both the college and national team level. Former USC head coach Chuck Erbe mellowed as he aged. Since Coach Haley did drastically change his offense, perhaps he is more open to change in other ways these days. |
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