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Post by BigDigEnergy on Nov 9, 2022 17:28:09 GMT -5
Remember that time it was suggested that Olympic Gold Medal winning coach Hugh doesn’t have what it takes to win under pressure? 🤣 This thread. What a ride. What a group of people. And then also that one loser who is so far off target with literally every statement she makes, has absolutely no idea that she’s so stupid, thinks she’s funny and edgy and believes she is the only one capable of forming a formidable opinion about anything, because she assumes that the rest of us have spent no time around the sport (for whatever reason - u assume just because she doesn’t know anything herself, and we are all in the same place to talk about it so we must all be similar? Idk.. but it literally ruins the experience of any Minnesota thread and half the others on the front page, too. I think we know exactly who that one person is
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Nov 9, 2022 17:30:40 GMT -5
Remember that time it was suggested that Olympic Gold Medal winning coach Hugh doesn’t have what it takes to win under pressure? 🤣 This thread. What a ride. What a group of people. And then also that one loser who is so far off target with literally every statement she makes, has absolutely no idea that she’s so stupid, thinks she’s funny and edgy and believes she is the only one capable of forming a formidable opinion about anything, because she assumes that the rest of us have spent no time around the sport (for whatever reason - u assume just because she doesn’t know anything herself, and we are all in the same place to talk about it so we must all be similar? Idk.. but it literally ruins the experience of any Minnesota thread and half the others on the front page, too. I think we know exactly who that one person is Well I'm glad you do. I was getting ready to delete my account. Then I did a little reading; I think I'm ok.
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Nov 9, 2022 18:21:09 GMT -5
If there's any bright side to losing Choboy, it's that MN HAS to be the top destination for any liberos in the portal this offseason. With a stacked roster otherwise, any Lib that shows out in the tourney and is looking for greener pastures might see MN as the best possible option. Most of the other top teams have liberos with remaining eligibility, so MN seems like one of the top teams where Lib will be our top priority in the offseason. Right? I know everyone explains the Choboy departure in regard to her wanting the best development possible and NIL and whatever blah blah blah...but I'm still surprised she left so soon. Especially if Minnesota ends up maintaining the majority of its starters for next year and with the future commits (including Swenson sisters possibly staying), it just seems like it would've been a wonderful place for her to have success. And to um, play libero.
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Post by vollectator on Nov 9, 2022 18:47:50 GMT -5
If there's any bright side to losing Choboy, it's that MN HAS to be the top destination for any liberos in the portal this offseason. With a stacked roster otherwise, any Lib that shows out in the tourney and is looking for greener pastures might see MN as the best possible option. Most of the other top teams have liberos with remaining eligibility, so MN seems like one of the top teams where Lib will be our top priority in the offseason. Right? I know everyone explains the Choboy departure in regard to her wanting the best development possible and NIL and whatever blah blah blah...but I'm still surprised she left so soon. Especially if Minnesota ends up maintaining the majority of its starters for next year and with the future commits (including Swenson sisters possibly staying), it just seems like it would've been a wonderful place for her to have success. And to um, play libero. it comes down to certainty IMHO. the NLI day is 2 months ahead of your naming a replacement for Hugh, during which period the transfer portal opens. you have no certainty in coaching nor roster. it's reasonable not to risk losing an equal (or better) opportunity elsewhere with certainty.
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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Nov 9, 2022 19:08:56 GMT -5
Sydney also just won Ms Baden Volleyball for MN Shocker!!! She is a phenomenal athlete and well deserving, but the cynical among us often note that, many times, Baden goes to a girl who also happens to be an incoming Gopher.
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Post by mnvb56 on Nov 9, 2022 22:21:12 GMT -5
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Post by GoGophs on Nov 10, 2022 7:30:45 GMT -5
She’s super athletic and has played some OPP as well. Looks like she’s pretty good hitting outside too… love versatile players!!
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Post by lotstodo2023 on Nov 10, 2022 7:54:52 GMT -5
Right? I know everyone explains the Choboy departure in regard to her wanting the best development possible and NIL and whatever blah blah blah...but I'm still surprised she left so soon. Especially if Minnesota ends up maintaining the majority of its starters for next year and with the future commits (including Swenson sisters possibly staying), it just seems like it would've been a wonderful place for her to have success. And to um, play libero. it comes down to certainty IMHO. the NLI day is 2 months ahead of your naming a replacement for Hugh, during which period the transfer portal opens. you have no certainty in coaching nor roster. it's reasonable not to risk losing an equal (or better) opportunity elsewhere with certainty. This. It is scary for most incoming SA when a program has big changes during this time. We hear all the time about coaches saving scholarship money for the transfer portal. Now imagine this happening to a SA not ranked in the top 10... You have to jump on an opportunity that aligns with you quick. I don't fault her for making a decision so quickly if its what is best for her.
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Post by Snoopy on Nov 10, 2022 14:28:48 GMT -5
it comes down to certainty IMHO. the NLI day is 2 months ahead of your naming a replacement for Hugh, during which period the transfer portal opens. you have no certainty in coaching nor roster. it's reasonable not to risk losing an equal (or better) opportunity elsewhere with certainty. This. It is scary for most incoming SA when a program has big changes during this time. We hear all the time about coaches saving scholarship money for the transfer portal. Now imagine this happening to a SA not ranked in the top 10... You have to jump on an opportunity that aligns with you quick. I don't fault her for making a decision so quickly if its what is best for her. I agree, can’t fault Choboy. I do wonder how the conversation started w/Nebraska- who reached out to whom. Gophers also missed out on a couple of nice local defenders that are headed to Oregon and Tennessee… sigh.
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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Nov 10, 2022 14:44:19 GMT -5
This. It is scary for most incoming SA when a program has big changes during this time. We hear all the time about coaches saving scholarship money for the transfer portal. Now imagine this happening to a SA not ranked in the top 10... You have to jump on an opportunity that aligns with you quick. I don't fault her for making a decision so quickly if its what is best for her. I agree, can’t fault Choboy. I do wonder how the conversation started w/Nebraska- who reached out to whom. Gophers also missed out on a couple of nice local defenders that are headed to Oregon and Tennessee… sigh. I don’t know if either local girl is the same caliber of defended that Choboy is though. Jaynes has REALLY stepped up as a hitter! She reminds me a little of McKenna Melville in that regard. Hopefully she gets the same kind of opportunity that Melville did!
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Post by vollectator on Nov 10, 2022 15:42:14 GMT -5
This. It is scary for most incoming SA when a program has big changes during this time. We hear all the time about coaches saving scholarship money for the transfer portal. Now imagine this happening to a SA not ranked in the top 10... You have to jump on an opportunity that aligns with you quick. I don't fault her for making a decision so quickly if its what is best for her. I agree, can’t fault Choboy. I do wonder how the conversation started w/Nebraska- who reached out to whom. Gophers also missed out on a couple of nice local defenders that are headed to Oregon and Tennessee… sigh. i did hear Cook say (forgot on which program) that when Choboy's recruitment opened up again nebraska jumped at the opportunity. i don't think nebraska is to blame in that scenario either. once Choboy became uncommited, she's fair game. who reached out to whom is probably not that important. but i understand the two schools and fan bases are conference rivals.
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Post by coldsnap on Nov 11, 2022 11:52:14 GMT -5
Choboy initiated contact with a small handful of schools. She heard from coach McCutcheon an hour before the press release. Took a few days and had more discussion with Minnesota Coaches. With the timing of the new coach not being named until after the season, there was too much uncertainty and she could not see a path forward. Right, wrong, or otherwise, playing for Hugh was a massive factor in her decision. If he would have coached on the moon she would have gone to play there. People can disagree with that but that’s the way it is. She was extremely close to committing in 8th grade. Not one of the coaches she spoke to after the announcement, initiated contact with her. She wasn’t jumping for joy when Hugh made the announcement and looking to get out of signing. She was already accepted to school and ready to go in January. The only thing that could make her change her mind happened. He made the announcement when he did because he’s ethical and honest and did not want to let anyone sign if he knew at that time he wouldn’t be coaching next year. He wanted to allow them the time to assess for themselves and do what they thought was best. I don’t think it’s anything against Minnesota. She didn’t create the situation but had to make the best decision based on all the information.
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Post by huskergopher on Nov 11, 2022 13:42:57 GMT -5
Choboy initiated contact with a small handful of schools. She heard from coach McCutcheon an hour before the press release. Took a few days and had more discussion with Minnesota Coaches. With the timing of the new coach not being named until after the season, there was too much uncertainty and she could not see a path forward. Right, wrong, or otherwise, playing for Hugh was a massive factor in her decision. If he would have coached on the moon she would have gone to play there. People can disagree with that but that’s the way it is. She was extremely close to committing in 8th grade. Not one of the coaches she spoke to after the announcement, initiated contact with her. She wasn’t jumping for joy when Hugh made the announcement and looking to get out of signing. She was already accepted to school and ready to go in January. The only thing that could make her change her mind happened. He made the announcement when he did because he’s ethical and honest and did not want to let anyone sign if he knew at that time he wouldn’t be coaching next year. He wanted to allow them the time to assess for themselves and do what they thought was best. I don’t think it’s anything against Minnesota. She didn’t create the situation but had to make the best decision based on all the information. This all makes perfect sense to me. I harbor no ill will against her for choosing to go somewhere that was a more sure deal. I know I'm a fan of both schools she's been linked to, but I like to think I'd feel the same way if she went to Wisconsin or Texas. She didn't decommit for no reason or due to just changing her mind.
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Post by onceandfuturesetter on Nov 11, 2022 14:07:33 GMT -5
She's going to be a really special player to watch! I think she's the most dynamic player of this national recruiting class I've seen (or of the footage I've seen so far).
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Post by gopherhim on Nov 11, 2022 15:40:48 GMT -5
I wonder if Emma Torstenson would be willing to come back home to Minnesota
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