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Post by hammer on Jul 25, 2016 10:26:01 GMT -5
Honestly speaking, this might be one of the weakest USC teams I have seen in a while. I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. I played golf with a cousin of Jerritt Elliott yesterday. It turns out she was a D1 volleyball player many years ago at Wyoming. Anyway, she mentioned how well JE had done at USC and that his excellent work as the interim coach there had propelled him into the Texas position. My comment to her was, "He sure has done an amazing job bringing in top recruits to USC and Texas." I should have asked her if Jerritt might consider returning to USC.
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Post by liberosetter101 on Jul 25, 2016 14:25:27 GMT -5
With Johnson, Bugg and Colorado's setter gone this coming season, who do you guys predict could obtain the new pac 12 setter of the year title? I was semi rooting for Johnson to get it as a sophomore... Tanner perhaps?
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 25, 2016 14:29:10 GMT -5
Senior Snuka has to be the incoming favorite for SOY. I'm pretty sure every other mid/upper-level team will have either a freshman setting or be running a 6-2.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Jul 25, 2016 15:12:04 GMT -5
With Johnson, Bugg and Colorado's setter gone this coming season, who do you guys predict could obtain the new pac 12 setter of the year title? I was semi rooting for Johnson to get it as a sophomore... Tanner perhaps? Probably not if UW is running a 6-2 (Tanner). Now, if she also gets three kills a set at OPP...
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Post by les on Jul 25, 2016 15:49:56 GMT -5
"Probably not if UW is running a 6-2 (Tanner). Now, if she also gets three kills a set at OPP."
Tanner's often injured body is what has me concerned. If she and Dehoog stay healthy the UW is definitely a sweet 16 team and probably final 4. Without Tanner they are screwed.
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 25, 2016 15:50:58 GMT -5
Senior Snuka has to be the incoming favorite for SOY. I'm pretty sure every other mid/upper-level team will have either a freshman setting or be running a 6-2. agreed re snuka.
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Post by scottysocc on Jul 25, 2016 15:56:54 GMT -5
I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. I expect Taylor W. will have another great season, and Alyse F. will really break out this year. I don't know that much about the freshmen class, but Khalia L. has very impressive stats coming in. A lot of eyes will be on her, so a frosh team allstar is certainly possible. Mick is a demanding coach, but he is very good. He'll get the most out of his players. Taylor W. will have another great season and if liberos were given as much love in AA honors she could very well be a first/second team AA. But we all know we wont be seeing many, if any, liberos higher than 3rd team. Ford and Abercrombie could get some AA honors if they step it up. As could Ruddins. But I'm not convinced Ruddins is randomly going to have a breakout senior campaign after 3 decent, though not great, seasons. Shame about Johnson. She could have been SOY and really had a breakout year I think.
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Post by bruwinsvolley22 on Jul 25, 2016 17:27:43 GMT -5
Admittedly, I don't know anything about the incoming freshmen, but with such a shakeup, does Mick move Ruddins back outside to have some leadership on the floor for six rotations? I agree that Ford and Abercrombie could have breakout seasons. Bummed for Johnson. As a Bruin fan, I was intimidated seeing her on the other side of the net...she was doing a great job for SC and was my favorite setter to watch (always thought they should have let her run the 5-1).
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Post by trojansc on Jul 25, 2016 18:26:49 GMT -5
I expect Taylor W. will have another great season, and Alyse F. will really break out this year. I don't know that much about the freshmen class, but Khalia L. has very impressive stats coming in. A lot of eyes will be on her, so a frosh team allstar is certainly possible. Mick is a demanding coach, but he is very good. He'll get the most out of his players. Taylor W. will have another great season and if liberos were given as much love in AA honors she could very well be a first/second team AA. But we all know we wont be seeing many, if any, liberos higher than 3rd team. Ford and Abercrombie could get some AA honors if they step it up. As could Ruddins. But I'm not convinced Ruddins is randomly going to have a breakout senior campaign after 3 decent, though not great, seasons. Shame about Johnson. She could have been SOY and really had a breakout year I think. Ruddins hitting over .400 on the season is decent? She was significantly improved and much more comfortable in the middle last year.
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Post by bballnut90 on Jul 25, 2016 18:44:16 GMT -5
Honestly speaking, this might be one of the weakest USC teams I have seen in a while. I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. SC still has a really solid lineup even with the loss of Johnson. RS-Abercrombie, I hope we see her play all around. Hits great angles, needs to improve her OOS hitting but she is capable of being a good option out of right back. No reason she couldn't wind up as a 2nd team All American this year. OH-Lanier, the #1 incoming recruit in the country. Experienced nationally and internationally. Will not replace Bricio, but could contend for AA honors. OH-Ford, a really explosive outside hitter who hit .238 in the Pac 12. Not bad for a freshman MB-Ruddins, a former #2 overall recruit, she looked comfortable in the middle and should get more swings this year. MB-Davis, a very mobile 6-5 incoming middle blocker from TAV. Haven't seen a ton of her, but I am guessing she could make an impact from day one. L-Whittingham, one of the best liberos in the country. Also, an outstanding 2nd setter. She'll be huge for this squad DS-Garrick, another really strong defensive player who will be back in the mix. SC will return 2 of their 3 primary passers last year and fields a lineup littered with kids who were top 20 recruits. 3 were top 5 recruits coming out of high school. There isn't an obvious Bricio/Nwanebu/Jupiter type of hitter, but Lanier and/or Abercrombie could evolve into that role over the course of the season. SC will not be as strong this year with a lot of new faces, but they'll still be a Final Four threat.
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 25, 2016 19:11:02 GMT -5
Admittedly, I don't know anything about the incoming freshmen, but with such a shakeup, does Mick move Ruddins back outside to have some leadership on the floor for six rotations? I agree that Ford and Abercrombie could have breakout seasons. Bummed for Johnson. As a Bruin fan, I was intimidated seeing her on the other side of the net...she was doing a great job for SC and was my favorite setter to watch (always thought they should have let her run the 5-1). Whittingham could be that leader... I don't know if Ruddins has ever proved she could be a 6 rotation attacker at the college level. Plus that would bench either Lanier or Ford, which I don't think will happen.
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Post by Disc808 on Jul 25, 2016 19:18:48 GMT -5
I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. SC still has a really solid lineup even with the loss of Johnson. RS-Abercrombie, I hope we see her play all around. Hits great angles, needs to improve her OOS hitting but she is capable of being a good option out of right back. No reason she couldn't wind up as a 2nd team All American this year. OH-Lanier, the #1 incoming recruit in the country. Experienced nationally and internationally. Will not replace Bricio, but could contend for AA honors. OH-Ford, a really explosive outside hitter who hit .238 in the Pac 12. Not bad for a freshman MB-Ruddins, a former #2 overall recruit, she looked comfortable in the middle and should get more swings this year. MB-Davis, a very mobile 6-5 incoming middle blocker from TAV. Haven't seen a ton of her, but I am guessing she could make an impact from day one. L-Whittingham, one of the best liberos in the country. Also, an outstanding 2nd setter. She'll be huge for this squad DS-Garrick, another really strong defensive player who will be back in the mix. SC will return 2 of their 3 primary passers last year and fields a lineup littered with kids who were top 20 recruits. 3 were top 5 recruits coming out of high school. There isn't an obvious Bricio/Nwanebu/Jupiter type of hitter, but Lanier and/or Abercrombie could evolve into that role over the course of the season. SC will not be as strong this year with a lot of new faces, but they'll still be a Final Four threat. Regarding Davis, during the times I watched her, I noticed that she was good at closing the block and her arms are long. Over time, I can see her being really good, especially if she can hone in her athleticism and develop her offense more.
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Post by scottysocc on Jul 25, 2016 19:26:09 GMT -5
Taylor W. will have another great season and if liberos were given as much love in AA honors she could very well be a first/second team AA. But we all know we wont be seeing many, if any, liberos higher than 3rd team. Ford and Abercrombie could get some AA honors if they step it up. As could Ruddins. But I'm not convinced Ruddins is randomly going to have a breakout senior campaign after 3 decent, though not great, seasons. Shame about Johnson. She could have been SOY and really had a breakout year I think. Ruddins hitting over .400 on the season is decent? She was significantly improved and much more comfortable in the middle last year. As a USC fan, I think Ruddins did a solid job for her first season in the middle and I was pleased with her production. But I think it is fair to say that coming in as the #2 recruit her career has been a bit underwhelming. I hope I am mistaken and I hope she does have a huge senior season and contends for AA honors. I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. SC still has a really solid lineup even with the loss of Johnson. RS-Abercrombie, I hope we see her play all around. Hits great angles, needs to improve her OOS hitting but she is capable of being a good option out of right back. No reason she couldn't wind up as a 2nd team All American this year. OH-Lanier, the #1 incoming recruit in the country. Experienced nationally and internationally. Will not replace Bricio, but could contend for AA honors. OH-Ford, a really explosive outside hitter who hit .238 in the Pac 12. Not bad for a freshman MB-Ruddins, a former #2 overall recruit, she looked comfortable in the middle and should get more swings this year. MB-Davis, a very mobile 6-5 incoming middle blocker from TAV. Haven't seen a ton of her, but I am guessing she could make an impact from day one. L-Whittingham, one of the best liberos in the country. Also, an outstanding 2nd setter. She'll be huge for this squad DS-Garrick, another really strong defensive player who will be back in the mix. SC will return 2 of their 3 primary passers last year and fields a lineup littered with kids who were top 20 recruits. 3 were top 5 recruits coming out of high school. There isn't an obvious Bricio/Nwanebu/Jupiter type of hitter, but Lanier and/or Abercrombie could evolve into that role over the course of the season. SC will not be as strong this year with a lot of new faces, but they'll still be a Final Four threat. I think your assessment is fair. Even with the loss of several great players, USC does have a lot of top 20 talent any number of which could have breakout seasons. I would love to see USC get back to the final four. They've been really unlucky in getting so close to it but coming up short, both in 2013 and again in 2015. They should have made it to the final four in both those years but fell flat in the home stretch. Time will tell!
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 25, 2016 20:26:19 GMT -5
Taylor W. will have another great season and if liberos were given as much love in AA honors she could very well be a first/second team AA. But we all know we wont be seeing many, if any, liberos higher than 3rd team. Ford and Abercrombie could get some AA honors if they step it up. As could Ruddins. But I'm not convinced Ruddins is randomly going to have a breakout senior campaign after 3 decent, though not great, seasons. Shame about Johnson. She could have been SOY and really had a breakout year I think. Ruddins hitting over .400 on the season is decent? She was significantly improved and much more comfortable in the middle last year. She does look more comfortable in the middle.
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 25, 2016 20:38:30 GMT -5
I don't see any players on this roster getting First or Second Team AA. Can't remember the last time USC had a season without an AA. SC still has a really solid lineup even with the loss of Johnson. RS-Abercrombie, I hope we see her play all around. Hits great angles, needs to improve her OOS hitting but she is capable of being a good option out of right back. No reason she couldn't wind up as a 2nd team All American this year. OH-Lanier, the #1 incoming recruit in the country. Experienced nationally and internationally. Will not replace Bricio, but could contend for AA honors. OH-Ford, a really explosive outside hitter who hit .238 in the Pac 12. Not bad for a freshman MB-Ruddins, a former #2 overall recruit, she looked comfortable in the middle and should get more swings this year. MB-Davis, a very mobile 6-5 incoming middle blocker from TAV. Haven't seen a ton of her, but I am guessing she could make an impact from day one. L-Whittingham, one of the best liberos in the country. Also, an outstanding 2nd setter. She'll be huge for this squad DS-Garrick, another really strong defensive player who will be back in the mix. SC will return 2 of their 3 primary passers last year and fields a lineup littered with kids who were top 20 recruits. 3 were top 5 recruits coming out of high school. There isn't an obvious Bricio/Nwanebu/Jupiter type of hitter, but Lanier and/or Abercrombie could evolve into that role over the course of the season. SC will not be as strong this year with a lot of new faces, but they'll still be a Final Four threat. I don't think anyone can deny that USC has the on paper talent to be very good. 1st and 2nd contact is the big question mark here though as people readily agreed that Johnson was the superior setter to Pizza (many advocated USC going to a 5-1 LAST year), and saying that USC returns 2/3rds of its passing rotation is pretty generous considering the DS is only in for half the rotations and the replacements for Bricio have not shown an ability to be able to pass at a high enough level to side out against Pac-12 teams.
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