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Post by huskersoftroy on Nov 13, 2024 20:51:10 GMT -5
Reese Messer and Abigail Mullen did an interview with VB Adrenaline today, here’s the rundown:
-Reese will be enrolling in May. (Not surprising, she wants to play her last season of basketball, also picked up T&F last year.) She’ll still be playing for Dynasty this spring.
-Mullen will be enrolling in January.
-Messer wants to run a fast offense, it’s part of the reason she picked USC actually. Says Gail is super easy to set, she can just hang it up there for her.
-They committed to USC separately, Reese didn’t know Gail was interested.
-Gail went for USC after meeting Brad at a qualifier, she did know Reese was looking at it, after all her visits she was sold on USC.
-Lol, part of Brad’s recruitment sell to Reese was showing her all the arms she’d get to be setting (Livings, Tealer, and Favor specifically)
-Reese is super humble, girl is practically the #1 setting recruit and won’t even admit she’s good lol.
-Abigail is excited to wreck play in the B1G, she believes Brad’s idea that USC can be a top 5 team if all the puzzle pieces fit. Podraza agrees.
-The 25 and 26 classes have played with/against each other at camps and it was very high level. Going to be a very competitive practice gym for several years.
-Reese said she’s most excited to set Jadyn and Favor next year. Said both are really high flyers.
Brad was also interviewed separately:
-He is big on not just recruiting athletes, he goes after people.
-Brad was happy to talk about Reese, but also made sure to give Allie Hazelwood her flowers and doesn’t plan on declaring Reese as the starter yet.
-He says Reese and Jadyn are similar talent-wise. Both haven’t been apart of team USA growing up but he can see it for them down the road.
-Brad is very high on opposites having an elite line shot as it opens up the rest of the field. One of the reasons he’s so high on Gail.
-Says Taylor Deckert is one of the best liberos he’s seen in years, doesn’t care what the recruiting rankings say.
-Compliments Quinn Lopers assassin like playing style and ball control. Not sure when, but he can see her having an impact on the program. ( I also agree with the assassin part, she’s pretty crafty.)
-Kiffin adds unique value as an undersized hitter. She’ll add different looks to the gym with her style of play.
-Says Townsend is completely capable of locking down a backcourt, a very mature and calming player.
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Post by digs on Nov 13, 2024 22:03:33 GMT -5
Great stuff. Abigail and Reese are sensational human beings and absolutely fierce competitors. And they’ve both played in a ton of big matches in juniors, high school, and for Mullen, national team. They’ll be ready to go. Team to watch.
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Post by huskersoftroy on Nov 14, 2024 0:17:59 GMT -5
Great stuff. Abigail and Reese are sensational human beings and absolutely fierce competitors. And they’ve both played in a ton of big matches in juniors, high school, and for Mullen, national team. They’ll be ready to go. Team to watch. Too bad Messer is going to miss the Spring. Hopefully Keller doesn’t schedule a gauntlet in the non-conference so she can adjust. They can pick up good wins in the B1G. |
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Post by maigrey on Nov 14, 2024 11:36:51 GMT -5
Great stuff. Abigail and Reese are sensational human beings and absolutely fierce competitors. And they’ve both played in a ton of big matches in juniors, high school, and for Mullen, national team. They’ll be ready to go. Team to watch. Too bad Messer is going to miss the Spring. Hopefully Keller doesn’t schedule a gauntlet in the non-conference so she can adjust. They can pick up good wins in the B1G. Yeah, you can definitely see the difference between Charlie (Wisconsin) who started in May/June and Izzy (PSU) who came in January. It'll be an adjustment. |
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Post by charger0304 on Nov 14, 2024 12:10:18 GMT -5
Gail went for USC after meeting Brad at a qualifier, she did know Reese was looking at it, after all her visits she was sold on USC. - This tidbit jumped out at me. |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Nov 14, 2024 12:16:40 GMT -5
Agreed, I think an upset there would get them back in on the conversation for sure. (it would certainly get them back in my good graces lol.) Personally, my main concern re:ASU would be the passing mismatch. Hopefully they can take down Wisconsin, but after seeing that prison Smrek had Mruzik in… Smrek put Chicoine from Purdue in that same prison, and I'm sure they will match Anna up with Ally. Our weakness is blocking a good, quick, opposite (see Merritt Beason), so if they get Livings going, it could be a match. How do coaches determine which rotation a team will start in to get better matchups in set one? Is it a roll of the dice like oh they usually start in this rotation so we’ll go with that? Do coaches have to submit like an hour prior etc and then can edit. Sorry this may sound dumb but truly don’t know |
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Post by maigrey on Nov 14, 2024 13:31:18 GMT -5
Smrek put Chicoine from Purdue in that same prison, and I'm sure they will match Anna up with Ally. Our weakness is blocking a good, quick, opposite (see Merritt Beason), so if they get Livings going, it could be a match. How do coaches determine which rotation a team will start in to get better matchups in set one? Is it a roll of the dice like oh they usually start in this rotation so we’ll go with that? Do coaches have to submit like an hour prior etc and then can edit. Sorry this may sound dumb but truly don’t know Here is a decent primer: howtocoachvolleyball.com/blog/4-options-for-setting-a-starting-lineup-in-volleyball/But essentially, the coaches submit their lineup independently to the ref (they don't get to see the opposing lineup first), and then can use substitutions from there. KBB at Creighton will sometimes put in 2 backup OHs as starters and burn 2 subs right away to get Martin and Sis in the blocking matchup she wants. Otherwise, it's a give it your best guess and change as the sets go on. |
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Post by huskersoftroy on Nov 14, 2024 13:32:32 GMT -5
Smrek put Chicoine from Purdue in that same prison, and I'm sure they will match Anna up with Ally. Our weakness is blocking a good, quick, opposite (see Merritt Beason), so if they get Livings going, it could be a match. How do coaches determine which rotation a team will start in to get better matchups in set one? Is it a roll of the dice like oh they usually start in this rotation so we’ll go with that? Do coaches have to submit like an hour prior etc and then can edit. Sorry this may sound dumb but truly don’t know Yeah it’s kind of like chess. Assuming Wisconsin starts in rotation one with Charlie serving and Smrek front row, SC will likely to start with Grae serving to give Ally 3 rotations vs. Smrek. I don’t trust Adonia not to hit straight into the meat of the block lol. Sheffield could also spin his dial as well, so it’s really a hit or miss. |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Nov 14, 2024 18:44:30 GMT -5
How do coaches determine which rotation a team will start in to get better matchups in set one? Is it a roll of the dice like oh they usually start in this rotation so we’ll go with that? Do coaches have to submit like an hour prior etc and then can edit. Sorry this may sound dumb but truly don’t know Here is a decent primer: howtocoachvolleyball.com/blog/4-options-for-setting-a-starting-lineup-in-volleyball/But essentially, the coaches submit their lineup independently to the ref (they don't get to see the opposing lineup first), and then can use substitutions from there. KBB at Creighton will sometimes put in 2 backup OHs as starters and burn 2 subs right away to get Martin and Sis in the blocking matchup she wants. Otherwise, it's a give it your best guess and change as the sets go on. this is why I love this site. I learn so much from all of you. Yall are the best |
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Post by fightonvolley on Nov 16, 2024 19:05:10 GMT -5
Does anyone have a link to the VB Adrenaline post / interview? I couldn’t find it on their website. Thanks!
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Post by huskersoftroy on Nov 16, 2024 19:08:58 GMT -5
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Post by USC✌🏼 on Nov 18, 2024 13:38:04 GMT -5
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Post by Fight On! on Nov 18, 2024 16:12:59 GMT -5
Here is the roster breakdown as of next year barring any transfers out/decommits: Format from Fight On!2022’s: Rylie McGinest - 6’2 - MB - Mizuno LB Gala Trubint - 5’8 - L - Coast Dani Thomas-Nathan - 6'0 - OH/DS - Sunshine VBC Megan Verbiest - 5’6 - L - Sunshine VBC Tyrah Ariail - 6'0" - MB - TAV* 2023’s: Allie Hazelwood - 6’0 - S - Infinity Adonia Faumuina - 6’2 - RS - Mizuno Long Beach* Madison Pietsch - 6’2 - RS - Encore* London Wijay - 5’10 - OH - Munciana 2024’s: Brooklyn Tealer - 6’0 - OH - Gainesville Juniors Jadyn Livings - 6’1 - OH - TAV Paisley Douglas - 5’6 - L - VC Nebraska Favor Anyanwu - 6’2 - MB - TAV Leah Ford - 6’4 - MB - Drive Nation* 2025’s: Taylor Deckert - 5’9 - L - SCVC Presley Kiffin - 5’11 - OH - Mizuno Long Beach Quinn Loper - 6’1 - OH/OPP - WAVE Reese Messer - 5’11 - S - Dynasty Abigail Mullen - 6’3 - OPP - Dynasty Addie Townsend - 5’7 - L - Sunshine 2026’s: Addison Coady - 6’2 - MB - Mizuno Long Beach Taliyah Hanks - 6’3 -MB - Dead Frog Riley Malloy - 6’5 - OH - Austin Skyline Milly McGee - 6’1 - S - SCVC Layli Ostovar - 5’11 - OH - Mizuno Long Beach *= Redshirt So the 2022s-2025s = 20 players I think Tyrah is done this year, so down to 19. Will someone have to get cut? |
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Post by huskersoftroy on Nov 18, 2024 17:53:28 GMT -5
So the 2022s-2025s = 20 players I think Tyrah is done this year, so down to 19. Will someone have to get cut? Yeah I’ve been wondering the same thing. I’m pretty sure Tyrah is done and I think any 2 of DTN, Verbiest, or Peachy transferring out is likely. Could probably have an impact on some Big West/ WCC programs. As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Keller go after a portal OH as well to fill the #18 slot. |
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Post by uscvel on Nov 18, 2024 18:53:42 GMT -5
I agree that DTN, Verbeist and Pietsch are all possible transfers out. But if Tyrah is done, can we really go into next year with only 3 middles? Seems we will need another one out of the portal. I would expect Wijay, Tealer, Livings, Adonia and Mullen will provide enough for us on the pins.
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