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Post by pavsec5row10 on Oct 20, 2019 12:10:15 GMT -5
When I say they didn't pass great, I guess I'm specifically referring to Rollins. CC passes half the court, so that's a big responsibility and has its ups and downs -- but, in general, she is good to very good. Rachel plays 3 rotations and probably has 1/3 of the court to pass. She's been very good and frosh-like this year, but, again in general, she's been adequate. Rollins has the same 1/3 of a court for her 3 rotations and probably less when she's in the front row. She has been, just to be honest, brutal this year. She was very good last year, especially for a frosh. Barnes, of course, was excellent. Anyhow, I don't know how their passing will improve significantly this year unless Rollins returns to 2018 form (while CC and Rachel pass even better) or unless Rollins is replaced. Is that even an option? I don't know. Hart is Hart. If she puts the ball away, they can live with her passing. If she doesn't, that's when Sheehan seems to come in. I have no idea if Miyabe is a possibility. It sure looked like she could pass in JuCo, but that was JuCo. Not sure they have anyone else, aside from Litzau, that they could use. I would guess they have evaluated Samedy in practices and she is not a viable option. If the passing continues like this, they really need Hart and/or Samedy to be effective when they are borderline out-of-system. That's been rare this year (their effectiveness in those situations). Right now, they can't run their middles and their pins can't put the other team on the defensive. So they rely on their defense to get back in system. That can work. But it's hard to count on. Huh, thought Rollins passed much better last night. It was a bit ironic that she was the only one playing 6 rotations the first 3 sets.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 12:16:46 GMT -5
Could be. Just a general impression. Rewatching it now.
But her passing and defense was much better in 2018, imo.
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Oct 20, 2019 12:29:44 GMT -5
Could be. Just a general impression. Rewatching it now. But her passing and defense was much better in 2018, imo. Sure it's all relative, and I saw some progress from Rollins last night. Wasn't hoping she could find a place to hide during her back row rotation like in past matches. Thank goodness CC covered just about everything last night, and O'Brien had quite a few great plays for Illinois. Was really disappointed in Quade's erratic play, though it was good for the Gophers.
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Post by mnsports255 on Oct 20, 2019 12:51:25 GMT -5
I don't like the "high error strategy." ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I liked it. The gophers played by far their most inspired volleyball of the season last night; you could see it. They were jumping high, swinging hard, and smiling and laughing a lot... that’s what I’ve wanted to see all year. This team isn’t nearly good enough to tip, roll, and dink all the time and consistently win points against good opponents. You may have your opinion on this, but I’ll fight you on this point all day. Hugh seems to have lit a fire under his players this past week at practice... I haven’t seen Samedy and Rollins swing with confidence like that in (maybe ever).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 13:16:40 GMT -5
You can fight all you want, but if you are in favor of high error volleyball, you aren't in favor of a strategy that will win.
But I don't think that's what you are actually saying. You want something in the middle. I do too. But I don't want stupid errors and you can't take chances when you pass as poorly as they have been.
Serving was very good last night. Aggressive AND low error.
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Post by courtwatchers on Oct 20, 2019 13:41:00 GMT -5
Two different starters this season for the Gophers and we are talking about an entirely different team dynamics. Who out there thought we would be? Not I for one.
I am beginning to wonder if Miller had previous light concussions before becoming a Gopher. Otherwise, if and how this happened is a big WOW for me. We all know how serious a matter this is. I also wonder, if she will be able to come back at all to previous form. IMO right now, it does not look all that promising.
While re-watching the Northwestern match, I did notice Kylie taking some form of medication. Believe it was at the end of the first set. Camera was in on her and one of the Assistant Coaches.
Yes, we are playing higher error ball, but we seem to be able to stay in rallies longer and with the Gopher's scoring. As tough as these matches can be to watch, we are winning. Fun to be there and part of the crowd when we win those really long rallies.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 14:23:42 GMT -5
Could be. Just a general impression. Rewatching it now. But her passing and defense was much better in 2018, imo. She was better offensively than I remembered (or the stats would lead you to believe).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 15:16:50 GMT -5
She also did pass better than I remembered. Overall, a good match for Rollins.
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