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Post by mop on Jul 8, 2024 17:44:05 GMT -5
Her arm swing reminds me of SWP. Loves it
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jul 8, 2024 18:19:46 GMT -5
Her arm swing reminds me of SWP. Loves it that’s exactly what I thought of first thing too. She should have very good ball control in passing and defense.
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Post by jeepers on Jul 9, 2024 3:02:04 GMT -5
Makenna Crosson's dad was KCook's colleague at Saint Mary's, Lydia Grote's coach at Cal, and hired Crissy Jones Schoonderwoerd to be his assistant, so there are certainly strong connections to the program.
Again, this staff keeps killing it on the recruiting trail, but at their own pace. Another reminder to be patient, volleytalkers.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jul 9, 2024 7:44:38 GMT -5
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Post by skolgophers on Jul 9, 2024 8:03:00 GMT -5
Sounds like she was all in on MN from the get-go!
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Post by jeepers on Jul 9, 2024 8:11:49 GMT -5
"I actually make the defense play defense."
This is music to my ears.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2024 8:18:19 GMT -5
She’s a real baller. Great get.
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Post by skolgophers on Jul 9, 2024 8:19:07 GMT -5
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Jul 9, 2024 8:24:42 GMT -5
Interesting that at 6'3" she considers herself undersized. I'm feeling both dwarf and old.
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Post by sptimes2 on Jul 9, 2024 8:47:42 GMT -5
Interesting that at 6'3" she considers herself undersized. I'm feeling both dwarf and old. Agreed - that jumped out at me, too!
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Post by GoGophs on Jul 9, 2024 9:30:06 GMT -5
Recent match of Crosson's - #4 in black on the far side. I don't have great service where I am so its a bit blurry and I'll have to watch again but she's definitely their go to player, heavy arm, pretty solid passing and man that theres a lot of potential in that 6'3" frame... a bit of time in the weight room to increase her vertical and she could be unstoppable, great get!!
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Post by mnsports255 on Jul 9, 2024 9:43:12 GMT -5
Her arm swing reminds me of SWP. Loves it that’s exactly what I thought of first thing too. She should have very good ball control in passing and defense. Her team finished 9th at GJNCs in Vegas last week. Have caught a look at her a few times this year. Very solid and dependable player the Gophers are getting.
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Post by gophergirl on Jul 9, 2024 15:30:58 GMT -5
So what positions do we still need filled for 2026?
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Post by gopherhim on Jul 9, 2024 16:31:14 GMT -5
So what positions do we still need filled for 2026? Here’s the 2026 roster so far. Seniors/Redshirt Seniors: Calissa (M), Zeynep (L/DS), Kate (L/DS), Chloe (S) Juniors/Redshirt Juniors: Stella (S), Olivia (OH/Opp), Sydney (OH/Opp), Alex (OH) Sophomores: Jordan (M), Mckenna (L/DS), Carly (Opp), Kelly (OH) Freshmen: Elena (M), Makenna (OH) So 2 setters, 3 liberos, 3 middles, and 6 pins. —All of those pins will have eligibility in 2027, so I think another 2026 pin would be least likely especially if they have their eyes on a 2027 pin (might be hard to bring in a 2027 pin with 7 players ahead of them). If the scholarship limit is sure to increase by 2026, maybe another pin? —Setter feels unlikely considering who we hope to see become a Gopher in 2027. —Depth at middle never hurts. Could see another middle if there’s a good fit out there. Otherwise portal. —An L/DS might be most likely since Z and Kate will be done after 2026. I think a libero will be a priority in 2027, but wouldn’t hurt to have more than just Mckenna and a freshman in 2027. But again, there’s also the portal. Risky to rely on it though.
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Post by minnley on Jul 9, 2024 17:46:39 GMT -5
Interesting that at 6'3" she considers herself undersized. I'm feeling both dwarf and old. I'm 6'2" but old and shrinking so I echo your feeling. I'm also loving the direction that Keegan is taking this program!
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