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Post by sclawman on Nov 17, 2019 21:44:34 GMT -5
I had a chance to see Kentucky Friday night against Carolina. The Wildcats simply dominated the serve/receive game. Still picked the Gators to win today because I thought UF would do a much better job with 1st touch than Carolina, which they did. What I didn't consider is that Carolina is much better at defending outside hitters than Florida.
UF's last game of the season against A&M is going to be very interesting.
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Post by cbrown1709 on Nov 17, 2019 21:47:35 GMT -5
I had a chance to see Kentucky Friday night against Carolina. The Wildcats simply dominated the serve/receive game. Still picked the Gators to win today because I thought UF would do a much better job with 1st touch than Carolina, which they did. What I didn't consider is that Carolina is much better at defending outside hitters than Florida. UF's last game of the season against A&M is going to be very interesting. The game changer was Lilley honestly. Her timely and perfect backrow sets are something to behold. There were multiple time both Stumler and Edmonds 1 blocker up and sometimes no one up.
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Post by sclawman on Nov 18, 2019 11:43:54 GMT -5
If Ole Miss loses to Arky, they have a legitimate chance to lose out. That would be 3 losses to start the season, a 14 game winning streak, and a 12 game losing streak to close out the season. There's been no major injuries to account for the collapse. You have to think those seniors aren't going to quit, though. Be wary if Ole Miss is left on your team's schedule.
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Post by trainermch on Nov 18, 2019 15:55:15 GMT -5
I had a chance to see Kentucky Friday night against Carolina. The Wildcats simply dominated the serve/receive game. Still picked the Gators to win today because I thought UF would do a much better job with 1st touch than Carolina, which they did. What I didn't consider is that Carolina is much better at defending outside hitters than Florida. UF's last game of the season against A&M is going to be very interesting. The game changer was Lilley honestly. Her timely and perfect backrow sets are something to behold. There were multiple time both Stumler and Edmonds 1 blocker up and sometimes no one up. So true.
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Post by vbshrink on Nov 18, 2019 16:27:14 GMT -5
If Ole Miss loses to Arky, they have a legitimate chance to lose out. That would be 3 losses to start the season, a 14 game winning streak, and a 12 game losing streak to close out the season. There's been no major injuries to account for the collapse. You have to think those seniors aren't going to quit, though. Be wary if Ole Miss is left on your team's schedule. I can't imagine them quitting, either. They are talented, gritty, and proud players. The question is, how much gas do they have left in the tank? Stroup has already taken over 1140 swings this season, and that's coming after a season last year where she took more than 1500. I love watching her play, but she must be getting a bit worn down. So much of Ole Miss's success this year has been their scrappy play and refusal to give up, it would be shocking to see this team mail it in down the stretch.
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Post by vbshrink on Nov 18, 2019 17:11:56 GMT -5
So, two-ish weekends left in the season -- who is on your ALL-SEC team and ALL-Freshman team?
I'm notorious for overlooking obvious people when it comes to these things, but here is my take at a 12-person All-Conference squad and a 6 person All-Freshman team:
All-Conference: Hans (TAMU) DeBerg (Mizzou) Lilley (UK) Edmond (UK) Bannister (LSU) Kramer (UF) Hall (UF) Omazic (Mizzou) Grubbs (Tenn) Robinson (SC) Stroup (OM) Purcell (OM)
And yes, I picked Purcell over Curry. Don't @ me, bro.
All-Freshman: Evans (UGA) Gillen (Ark) Wells (Bama) Rose (LSU) ... and here's where I get stuck looking at a lot of similar statistics... Tealer (UK) Rush (TAMU)
I could be talked into any number of people instead of Tealer or Rush, but I chose them because when they are on, they are incredible to watch.
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Post by Thrill of the 'ville on Nov 18, 2019 17:52:21 GMT -5
So, two-ish weekends left in the season -- who is on your ALL-SEC team and ALL-Freshman team? I'm notorious for overlooking obvious people when it comes to these things, but here is my take at a 12-person All-Conference squad and a 6 person All-Freshman team: All-Conference: Hans (TAMU) DeBerg (Mizzou) Lilley (UK) Edmond (UK) Bannister (LSU) Kramer (UF) Hall (UF) Omazic (Mizzou) Grubbs (Tenn) Robinson (SC) Stroup (OM) Purcell (OM) And yes, I picked Purcell over Curry. Don't @ me, bro. All-Freshman: Evans (UGA) Gillen (Ark) Wells (Bama) Rose (LSU) ... and here's where I get stuck looking at a lot of similar statistics... Tealer (UK) Rush (TAMU) I could be talked into any number of people instead of Tealer or Rush, but I chose them because when they are on, they are incredible to watch. I’d like to see Stumler make the list.
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Post by nakedcrayon on Nov 18, 2019 20:24:55 GMT -5
Gomez at TAMU
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Post by cbrown1709 on Nov 18, 2019 21:04:08 GMT -5
So, two-ish weekends left in the season -- who is on your ALL-SEC team and ALL-Freshman team? I'm notorious for overlooking obvious people when it comes to these things, but here is my take at a 12-person All-Conference squad and a 6 person All-Freshman team: All-Conference: Hans (TAMU) DeBerg (Mizzou) Lilley (UK) Edmond (UK) Bannister (LSU) Kramer (UF) Hall (UF) Omazic (Mizzou) Grubbs (Tenn) Robinson (SC) Stroup (OM) Purcell (OM) And yes, I picked Purcell over Curry. Don't @ me, bro. All-Freshman: Evans (UGA) Gillen (Ark) Wells (Bama) Rose (LSU) ... and here's where I get stuck looking at a lot of similar statistics... Tealer (UK) Rush (TAMU) I could be talked into any number of people instead of Tealer or Rush, but I chose them because when they are on, they are incredible to watch. I don't know, since conference started Curry has been pretty damn good. Definitely got better as the season progressed.
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Post by nakedcrayon on Nov 18, 2019 21:06:38 GMT -5
Hill has been doing well in the second half of conference as a freshman OH at LSU
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Post by vbshrink on Nov 18, 2019 23:16:50 GMT -5
I could easily be convinced on Hill. Not buying on Gomez, though.
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Post by nakedcrayon on Nov 18, 2019 23:34:24 GMT -5
At every home match TAMU has had this season Gomez and has been the best Libero out there I have not seen every away match on video but I would put her top three easily in the conference at that position
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Post by dman on Nov 19, 2019 11:14:43 GMT -5
So, two-ish weekends left in the season -- who is on your ALL-SEC team and ALL-Freshman team? I'm notorious for overlooking obvious people when it comes to these things, but here is my take at a 12-person All-Conference squad and a 6 person All-Freshman team: All-Conference: Hans (TAMU) DeBerg (Mizzou) Lilley (UK) Edmond (UK) Bannister (LSU) Kramer (UF) Hall (UF) Omazic (Mizzou) Grubbs (Tenn) Robinson (SC) Stroup (OM) Purcell (OM) And yes, I picked Purcell over Curry. Don't @ me, bro. All-Freshman: Evans (UGA) Gillen (Ark) Wells (Bama) Rose (LSU) ... and here's where I get stuck looking at a lot of similar statistics... Tealer (UK) Rush (TAMU) I could be talked into any number of people instead of Tealer or Rush, but I chose them because when they are on, they are incredible to watch. I like this list...of course I'm a little biased with Hill for Freshman team. Think Purcell has had a heck of a year and I'd put her above Curry as well (but thought she had a real nice match against FL this weekend). Not sold on Gomez either. Think Gregory has had a real nice year too! It will end up being Curry in the end because for whatever reason they seem to put LOY on a top conference team. Think Valle got screwed last year but just my opinion.
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Post by vbprisoner on Nov 19, 2019 12:19:04 GMT -5
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Senior outside hitter Leah Edmond has been named the Sports Imports/American Volleyball Coaches' Association National Player of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Edmond was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week and SEC Offensive Player of the Week on Monday following her 43-kill performance over the weekend in road wins at South Carolina (3-0) and No. 11 Florida (3-2).
The Lexington, Kentucky native registered 6.13 points and 5.38 kills per set and a .487 hitting percentage in road wins at South Carolina and No. 11 Florida this past weekend. Edmond recorded a career-high 30 kills against the Gators, the most kills in a single match by any UK player since 2004. She also had 11 digs in Sunday's match for her ninth double-double of the season. On the week, Edmond also posted five aces and two total blocks.
Edmond becomes the second Wildcat to win the coveted award this season, joining Alli Stumler who took the honors back on Oct. 1.
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Post by sclawman on Nov 19, 2019 12:35:03 GMT -5
At every home match TAMU has had this season Gomez and has been the best Libero out there I have not seen every away match on video but I would put her top three easily in the conference at that position I agree. In fact, I did a some sleuthing to find out how old she is. From looking at news reports about the Colombian national team, my guess is around 23 years old. So an appropriate age for a redshirt senior. But she plays like she's on a different level than most of the conference's liberos. Purcell is a fine libero, but the fact that Ole Miss is the least aggressive serving team in the conference is one of the reasons she racks up high dig totals. I have to go with the eye test, and I say Gomez. As far as the overall all-conference list, the inclusion of Mikayla Shields is a given.
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