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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2019 2:16:23 GMT -5
So, Choy would practice and run the B team in practice in 2019 while she starts her Master’s program without the pressure to perform in matches. Then, in 2020, she starts the whole season with Kate Lang as backup?
I like it except:
1. Would Choy be willing to play 2 more years? 2. An injury to Iosia means Choy would have to burn her redshirt in 2019 and, just like that, she’s gone for 2020. 3. From what I read, Choy would want to play in 2019 instead, forcing Iosia to redshirt. Would Iosia want to play 2 more years? 4. What if Choy agrees to redshirt in 2019 but change her mind in 2020, leaving Lang without a backup?
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Post by kaipono on Jun 5, 2019 4:08:03 GMT -5
Would not be shocked if Bailey Choy ends up redshirting, if Norene Iosia stays injury free. Do not believe Robyn will go with a 6-2 this coming season. If there is even a chance Robyn is thinking of going to a 6-2, I can see Norene Iosia transferring. Norene Iosia wants to be the No. 1 setter for the Wahine, playing in a 6-2 will not do that. But having Bailey Choy on the team will definitely push Norene Iosia, like she has not been pushed before to be the No. 1 setter. Iosia will not transfer out simply because we decide to run a 6-2. She had to play in a 6-2 last season with Ma'afala (who with all due respect, is not as strong a setter as Choy), given we lacked the personnel to be dominant at the pins. However, I can see Robyn wanting to ease the freshmen into the line-up, and, thus, I think I could see a 6-2 being run. I understand that Iosia's natural position is at setter, but I also didn't see any type of resentment towards having to assume the role as a hitter last season. Iosia isn't going to be an extremely dominant player as an opposite hitter, but she can produce on the outside (I think she was 2nd on the team on kills this past season), and if she actually gets to practice hitting in practice, she could be even better this year with a reliable OH1 in Rasmussen. With that said, I would say the most ideal situation would be that Choy redshirts this following season (and this will also indicate that the incoming freshmen are doing well). This gives the team a setter to practice with in the spring, and it will secure that there will be a setter and a back-up in 2020. At the same time though, I don't think Robyn can ensure that Choy will definitely be the starting setter in 2020, and Lang will definitely fight for the starting spot (refer back to Higgins vs. Iosia). I also think that a 6-2 will produce the most reliable line-up for next season: S: Iosia/Choy OH1: Rasmussen OH2: Hellvig (or Wagoner) OPP: Sibley (or Hellvig/Akana)/Iosia MB1: Williams MB2: Westerberg (or Krug) L: Hanawahine DS: Okino/Ross/Gong Rasmussen is our go-to terminator, and Iosia has proven that she can also produce. Then, we have two solid setters in Iosia and Choy, and as brooselee stated above, they may be the two best servers on our team as well. Hopefully, in this off-season, Williams is working on her jump float serve that looked dangerous (when she got her serve in) to be our serving middle, and sometimes she can have either Okino, Gong, or Ross to act as a serving substitute. The next middle spot will most likely go to Westerberg or Krug (depending on her recovery from surgery), and I may give a slight edge to Westerberg because she may be our best middle offensively. Igiede is coming in less polished than Westerberg, but I can see her improving enough throughout the season to get playing time. I think Sibley has an edge over the rest of the freshmen at opposite (at least to start the season), but I can see Hellvig or Akana making a push over her if they can put up a better block and hitting percentage.
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Post by wang pu on Jun 5, 2019 9:13:02 GMT -5
Did the press release say Choy has only one year of eligibility left?
It did... “Choy, who is currently completing her undergraduate degree at Utah, is a former local prep standout who will return home to complete her Master's Degree at the University of Hawai'i's Shidler College of Business. Choy has one year of eligibility left.”
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Post by brooselee on Jun 5, 2019 9:33:23 GMT -5
Norene is a volleyball player. I don’t think she is someone who will resent a move to make her team better. All you have to do is look at Micah Ma’a. He is one of the best setter in the country yet he has no problem setting and hitting and currently on the national team.
Being a team player will help you win more hearts in the long run.
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Post by vbsam16 on Jun 5, 2019 9:49:26 GMT -5
Norene is a volleyball player. I don’t think she is someone who will resent a move to make her team better. All you have to do is look at Micah Ma’a. He is one of the best setter in the country yet he has no problem setting and hitting and currently on the national team. Being a team player will help you win more hearts in the long run. I agree. It's not like Norene won't be on the court. She's too good for that. I love the introduction of Choy onto the team because it makes things very interesting. I could see Choy not wanting to redshirt, so don't be surprised if that doesn't happen. She's a very good and experienced setter, so she'll push Norene and I have no doubt Choy will find the court. When the 6-2 worked last season, it really worked. But it's easy for the team to get out of sync. This makes me that much more excited for next year. Talk about a solid recruiting class wow. If transfers (Rasmussen, Hanawahine, and Choy) and international students (Westerberg and Hellvig) were included in ranked recruiting classes, you bet Hawaii would be in the top 10.
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Post by staticb on Jun 5, 2019 9:52:44 GMT -5
You can't get your Masters Degree at UH in one year. A business degree from Schidler's at UH is awesome so I'm assuming that Choy is taking her graduate degree seriously. If so, there's no reason to think that a redshirt option isn't on the table for next year.
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Post by vbsam16 on Jun 5, 2019 11:23:42 GMT -5
You can't get your Masters Degree at UH in one year. A business degree from Schidler's at UH is awesome so I'm assuming that Choy is taking her graduate degree seriously. If so, there's no reason to think that a redshirt option isn't on the table for next year. I'm not saying it's not on the table, but I feel like a lot of players don't like to redshirt (especially not after playing for three years). It just seems like a lot of the people on this forum thinks that's likely going to happen and I think it's a small possibility.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2019 11:35:41 GMT -5
If Choy or Iosia doesn't redshirt, RAMS has to get a transfer setter for 2020.
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Post by staticb on Jun 5, 2019 11:39:03 GMT -5
You can't get your Masters Degree at UH in one year. A business degree from Schidler's at UH is awesome so I'm assuming that Choy is taking her graduate degree seriously. If so, there's no reason to think that a redshirt option isn't on the table for next year. I'm not saying it's not on the table, but I feel like a lot of players don't like to redshirt (especially not after playing for three years). It just seems like a lot of the people on this forum thinks that's likely going to happen and I think it's a small possibility. She has been starting for 3 years at Utah. If she redshirts, she gets her full graduate school paid for. (vs. her playing for one year and have to pay her own way the last year)
Anyway, we'll see what happens!
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2019 12:56:30 GMT -5
Bailey Choy went from red/black (Iolani) to red/white (Utah) to green/white (Hawaii). I hope she can adjust.
What is her Master's Degree? According to the Shidler website, there are only four programs -- Global MBA, Master of Accounting, joint JD/MBA, and Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship.
If she does the Global MBA or joint JD/MBA, she could take 3 years to graduate. If Master of Accounting, only 2 years. The Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship requires you to be accepted/enrolled in another graduate program while also taking 15 credits in business, which can be done in 2-3 years, depending on the core graduate program you're in.
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Post by eyelander on Jun 5, 2019 14:00:37 GMT -5
If Choy or Iosia doesn't redshirt, RAMS has to get a transfer setter for 2020. After nabbing Rasmussen, Hanawahine, and Choy, I have no doubt in her ability to get a setter for 2020.
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Post by vbsam16 on Jun 5, 2019 14:14:12 GMT -5
If Choy or Iosia doesn't redshirt, RAMS has to get a transfer setter for 2020. After nabbing Rasmussen, Hanawahine, and Choy, I have no doubt in her ability to get a setter for 2020. My thoughts exactly
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Post by raian13 on Jun 5, 2019 14:39:29 GMT -5
I agree. I think that this team’s success or failure in the upcoming season will be crucial for recruiting in the next several years. Although I am optimistic that Hawaii will be back in the top 15 and when that happens, more elite players from top P5 schools will want to transfer in.
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Post by eyelander on Jun 5, 2019 14:48:13 GMT -5
I agree. I think that this team’s success or failure in the upcoming season will be crucial for recruiting in the next several years. Although I am optimistic that Hawaii will be back in the top 15 and when that happens, more elite players from top P5 schools will want to transfer in. Or these same players would sign with Hawai’i to begin with.
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Post by medusa on Jun 5, 2019 15:35:53 GMT -5
Would not be shocked if Bailey Choy ends up redshirting, if Norene Iosia stays injury free. Do not believe Robyn will go with a 6-2 this coming season. If there is even a chance Robyn is thinking of going to a 6-2, I can see Norene Iosia transferring. Norene Iosia wants to be the No. 1 setter for the Wahine, playing in a 6-2 will not do that. But having Bailey Choy on the team will definitely push Norene Iosia, like she has not been pushed before to be the No. 1 setter. May the best setter win.... Competition between them will make the team a lot better.
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