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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 14, 2018 16:38:09 GMT -5
I checked her stats. I'm underwhelmed. Maybe she would play in a 6-2. Is she a grad transfer? Minnesota has some nice grad programs.
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Post by wishinwestcoastvb on Dec 14, 2018 16:57:33 GMT -5
I checked her stats. I'm underwhelmed. Maybe she would play in a 6-2. Is she a grad transfer? Minnesota has some nice grad programs. I’m willing to give Miller’s skills the benefit of the doubt coming from UCLA. Sealy has never been good with setters. Revolving door. |
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Post by zero-rotation outside hitter on Dec 14, 2018 17:02:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not too distracted by Miller's stats. Possibly situational re coach and the players she's setting.
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Post by ilikecorn on Dec 14, 2018 17:08:36 GMT -5
HA! (R)uffda! changed his name to an asterisk!
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Post by courtwatchers on Dec 14, 2018 17:13:21 GMT -5
Are there a lot of MN fans out there that feel, with the glaring issues (blocking and serve/receive) we had this season, we can run the same offense next year, no matter who the setter is, and obtain better results? Personally, I feel there are problems that need addressing, before next season. In all honesty, we did not improve as the season went on. IMO, so many times when we could not pass, it appeared we were so busy keeping the ball in play instead of trying to somehow put it away.
Should Rollins have been a 6 rotation player her Freshman year? Loved her at OH, but she truly struggled in the back court, especially when teams were purposely targeting her.
Also, as it was pointed out earlier, when Oregon targeted Samedy our other 6 rotation player. I believe she ended with forty some digs taking away from her being utilized as a much needed attacker in those rotations.
Hugh loves 6 rotation players. Should MN run these two players next year as such? I am not so sure we have the recruits coming in next season who can help resolve some of the problems we had this season.
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Post by mnsports255 on Dec 14, 2018 20:21:43 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not too distracted by Miller's stats. Possibly situational re coach and the players she's setting. Agreed, really don't think stats tell the whole story here. If you had to set Mosser, Light, and Rogers your numbers wouldn't be very flashy either. She'll do well surrounded by such great/physical athletes. |
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Post by mnsports255 on Dec 14, 2018 20:27:45 GMT -5
Are there a lot of MN fans out there that feel, with the glaring issues (blocking and serve/receive) we had this season, we can run the same offense next year, no matter who the setter is, and obtain better results? Personally, I feel there are problems that need addressing, before next season. In all honesty, we did not improve as the season went on. IMO, so many times when we could not pass, it appeared we were so busy keeping the ball in play instead of trying to somehow put it away. Should Rollins have been a 6 rotation player her Freshman year? Loved her at OH, but she truly struggled in the back court, especially when teams were purposely targeting her. Also, as it was pointed out earlier, when Oregon targeted Samedy our other 6 rotation player. I believe she ended with forty some digs taking away from her being utilized as a much needed attacker in those rotations. Hugh loves 6 rotation players. Should MN run these two players next year as such? I am not so sure we have the recruits coming in next season who can help resolve some of the problems we had this season. Really think the major issue here is defense and serving. When Minnesota breaks down in matches it's because of no defense, or lollipop serving. 3 changes that are going to be critical next year are... 1) Hugh NEEDS to start getting his teams to serve more aggressively. His conservative style has not paid off for him thus far in postseason play. Without stellar defense his teams cannot afford get-me-over serves. And his teams haven't played stellar defense, so keeping the opposition in system 90% of the time isn't a good strategy. 2) Leading into it already, Pittman and Morgan need to be worlds better blocking next season. I know they both produce great offense, but if they can't slow down opposing hitters one bit its going to be a problem. 3) McGraw, Barnes, and Rollins have to step up their back row defense. It was ineffective and flat out bad at times this year (surprising as good as serve receive was solid). They need to have quicker reflexes and start making big girl plays on harder hit balls. |
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Post by vbcoltrane on Dec 14, 2018 20:27:58 GMT -5
Are there a lot of MN fans out there that feel, with the glaring issues (blocking and serve/receive) we had this season, we can run the same offense next year, no matter who the setter is, and obtain better results? Personally, I feel there are problems that need addressing, before next season. In all honesty, we did not improve as the season went on. IMO, so many times when we could not pass, it appeared we were so busy keeping the ball in play instead of trying to somehow put it away. Should Rollins have been a 6 rotation player her Freshman year? Loved her at OH, but she truly struggled in the back court, especially when teams were purposely targeting her. Also, as it was pointed out earlier, when Oregon targeted Samedy our other 6 rotation player. I believe she ended with forty some digs taking away from her being utilized as a much needed attacker in those rotations. Hugh loves 6 rotation players. Should MN run these two players next year as such? I am not so sure we have the recruits coming in next season who can help resolve some of the problems we had this season. I'm not saying there were no issues this year, but the team was pretty solid all around. Don't let the Oregon upset cloud the season too much. Even if the team overall were better next year, I'd bet they don't obtain better regular season results. Sure, possibly better post-season results, but that's the nature of a single-elimination tourney. But, yes, there are areas to improve. I'm just saying it won't necessarily lead to better results. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 21:03:13 GMT -5
I don't get this either. I think Minnesota is still the 2nd best team in the country, troubles against Oregon notwithstanding. I would be thrilled if they have a team next year that plays anywhere near the level of this year's team.
That said, you have to think they WILL be better in all areas simply due to experience. All areas except setting that is. THAT is the major issue. Not their serving strategy.
And THAT being said, Samedy needs to be better. I don't think she was first team AA this year. They really need her to play to that level, however. She's the one player they have who can be a go-to hitter.
This a team with flaws. I don't argue with that. But it is also a team whose sum seems to be better than its individual parts. The last thing they need to do is panic. Which they won't.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 14, 2018 21:16:04 GMT -5
Agree that we are one of the best teams in the country. All teams have adjustments to make when they loose a player. I am a little spoiled and expect great play every match now. I see that next year we can be very good. We now have a top rated setter transfer and a solid in house setter with experience with this team. There should be a solution to the setter issue between them. I think that our ball handling has improved this year - especially 2nd contact that isn't the setter. Just about everyone on that team has put up a decent set this year. The issue on defense, IMO, may have to do with positioning. Something that I'm sure the coaches and players will work on and improve. The floor defense is all sophomores and freshman; they will get better at reading the setter and hitters and getting into the best position. I am concerned about the size of the roster as it seems to be growing. We may have to redshirt someone again. Although, we have many good players coming in future years, so maybe not. Go Gophers
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 21:21:00 GMT -5
I'd be willing to bet the larger issue with defense is blocking. But I am not qualified to make that that judgment. I do know the Gopher blocking numbers were not great, even given that bps is not the be all and end all of blocking stats.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 21:29:46 GMT -5
Why did Miller play so little in 2017? Just Sponcil? She only played 5 matches and 8 sets. Spread over the year, so not a redshirt either.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 14, 2018 21:47:45 GMT -5
We out blocked our opponents. However we were only 8th in BPS for the B1G. So yes, if you want to rate the size of issue, blocking may be bigger. Now that I think about what Asterix said, better blocking would improve our floor defense as well because the opponents would have fewer hitting options due to a well positioned block.
Blocks Per Set Minnesota: 2.5 Opponents: 1.7 8th in the B1G, about a half a block a set behind the leader
Digs Per Set 16.7 15.5 1st in the B1G, about 2 digs her set a head of the median.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 14, 2018 21:54:20 GMT -5
Why did Miller play so little in 2017? Just Sponcil? She only played 5 matches and 8 sets. Spread over the year, so not a redshirt either. This is why I am underwhelmed. I think she could be good. I removed some reference to stats as another poster warned not to dwell on those stats. He had a point. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2018 21:56:12 GMT -5
Their stats actually improved since the last time I checked. Morgan finished over 1 bps (she was under) and Samedy was closer to 1 bps.
CC will be better next year. That will also help.
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