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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Dec 11, 2021 22:57:11 GMT -5
I want there to be some kind of small thing Shaffmaster discovers in the offseason or spring season that sharpens her contact. Then perform ten thousand repetitions of it before the fall season. She's got the goods to be a star. I feel like Hugh is invested in her being the starter in the next few years. Let's see it.
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Dec 11, 2021 23:02:18 GMT -5
Do most of us want this program back to having a strong middle game and whatever that takes to get there? No. We want to be a team relegated to only setting the pins. Whatever if takes to have a strong team! How long until we hear that Kaitlyn Hord has transferred?
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Post by mnbadger on Dec 11, 2021 23:12:41 GMT -5
Not at all a bad loss to Wisconsin. Quite the contrary. Minnesota upset Baylor, who we lost to in the preaseason, and then played hard, not their best but well, against Wisconsin in the end. I thought Minnesota had a good finish to a difficult year. Hugh does a great job - better with freshman recruits than with upperclass transfers, in my opinion but good with both. I don't know who Jim is. I look forward to see what he does in the post Samedy era. I look forward to seeing what the Gophers can accomplish the next couple of years. I think Shaffmaster is just starting to take the reigns. Some strong leadership from her and Wenass could help the team take it to the next level. Go Gophers. Except for late in the first set, there was never really a moment that MN seemed like they were out of the fight. Wenaas is a gem in that six-rotation spot. A healthy Landfair, some off-season training with Shaffmaster and the middles, and MN will be right back in there.
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Dec 11, 2021 23:21:55 GMT -5
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Post by hrothgar on Dec 11, 2021 23:29:28 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2021 23:38:37 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion. We have had some of the top recruiting classes….
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Dec 11, 2021 23:56:55 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion. ' I disagree. 2019 alone: #1, #3, #16. Samedy #5 in her class (seems crazy low now but still), #12 Rubright. CC top libero in her class. Yes it matters when it all comes together, but MN has had a great crop of recruits coming in. That looks to continue. Hopefully it all clicks within the next few years to achieve a natty.
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Post by bucky415 on Dec 12, 2021 0:18:36 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion. ' I disagree. 2019 alone: #1, #3, #16. Samedy #5 in her class (seems crazy low now but still), #12 Rubright. CC top libero in her class. Yes it matters when it all comes together, but MN has had a great crop of recruits coming in. That looks to continue. Hopefully it all clicks within the next few years to achieve a natty. Yay for richkern.com. I looked up the 2017 Prep Volleyball Senior Aces. Sun was number 1, Brionne Butler number 2, Hilley number 3, Lilley number 4, Samedy number 5, Shook number 6, Hammons number 7, Rettke number 8, Knuth number 9, and Mac May number 10. Heck of a class overall. Sun has had a solid career (one third team AA nod), but maybe the number 1 curse. Shook was a disappointment. Hammons was a 4 year starter at Florida and played for USC this year. Knuth was good (Third team AA once). Otherwise, game changers.
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Post by bucky415 on Dec 12, 2021 0:19:58 GMT -5
Pressley and Avery Skinner at 31 and 32 were the clear overachievers in the class! Hayley Bush at 73 too.
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Post by volleyl0ver on Dec 12, 2021 0:24:23 GMT -5
Pressley and Avery Skinner at 31 and 32 were the clear overachievers in the class! Hayley Bush at 73 too. Dani Drews in the 40s Koerber wasn’t even ranked, same as Shannon scully
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Post by bucky415 on Dec 12, 2021 0:25:38 GMT -5
Pressley and Avery Skinner at 31 and 32 were the clear overachievers in the class! Hayley Bush at 73 too. Dani Drews in the 40s Koerber wasn’t even ranked, same as Shannon scully Missed Drews, so yeah, another huge overachiever! Two not ranked but good.
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Post by gopherfan90 on Dec 12, 2021 0:44:38 GMT -5
Hoping for some middle xfers.
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Post by vbcoltrane on Dec 12, 2021 1:24:24 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion. I think this year's Pitt team is a good example of a very deep and diversified offense. Easier said than done.
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Post by volleyeyes on Dec 12, 2021 1:26:02 GMT -5
I think that for the past 3-4 years the Gophers have been out-recruited by other programs. The last 2 years they've gotten used to winning with mirrors, so to speak, with a pretty thin roster. They need to rebuild with a deep roster of taller, strong, and super quick athletes, including in the middle. They need to dominate with a fast-paced offense and a power game. My VB novice opinion. I think this year's Pitt team is a good example of a very deep and diversified offense. Easier said than done. Pitt isn’t where they are without the portal either. If Minny hits big in portal it would be the same type of deal as Pitt
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Post by vbcoltrane on Dec 12, 2021 1:31:50 GMT -5
Pressley and Avery Skinner at 31 and 32 were the clear overachievers in the class! Hayley Bush at 73 too. A ton of guesswork and I always find it fascinating how it all plays out -- not just in VB but in all sports. There certainly are lots of recruits who live up to their ranking. But also plenty who are much better than their ranking suggests and just as many who never have college careers consistent with their ranking - it doesn't pan out for any number of reasons.
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