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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 17:46:47 GMT -5
Pittman's good pass percentage against her serve was 52.3% this year. That's almost identical to Kilkelly (52.4%). For comparison Miller was 42.3% and the top servers are in the high 20s or low 30s. 52.3% isn't a big deal. Wasn’t Katie Meyers one of the best servers in the Big Ten last year? I would assume she would take the serving role out of the two That's a good catch. I just pulled her numbers and, on 401 serves, her opponents only had a good pass 29.9% of the time. Since it's UMD they still only managed to win 37% of points on her serve, but yes, she served far better than any Gopher did in 2019. In fact, Rettke's serve, which gets mentioned in every broadcast, recorded an opposing good pass of 32.9%. So yeah, Myers has a VERY good serve. |
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Post by lovebugsm on May 14, 2020 18:23:14 GMT -5
This team is so loaded that there is literally 2 top 15 teams on it imo.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 18:27:59 GMT -5
This team is so loaded that there is literally 2 top 15 teams on it imo. There wasn't one top-15 ball control team on the roster last year (or even a top-30 team). Appiani is the only new DS, right? I can't see one top-15 serve receive unit there, let alone two. |
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Post by lovebugsm on May 14, 2020 18:37:06 GMT -5
This team is so loaded that there is literally 2 top 15 teams on it imo. There wasn't one top-15 ball control team on the roster last year (or even a top-30 team). Appiani is the only new DS, right? I can't see one top-15 serve receive unit there, let alone two. They finished at the final 4 despite that. Are you saying Minnesota isn’t even a top 15 team?!?! |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 18:43:13 GMT -5
There wasn't one top-15 ball control team on the roster last year (or even a top-30 team). Appiani is the only new DS, right? I can't see one top-15 serve receive unit there, let alone two. They finished at the final 4 despite that. Are you saying Minnesota isn’t even a top 15 team?!?! Read my post again. You said they have 2 top 15 teams. Neither of their top two passers in 2019 managed a 46% good pass percentage. If you make a team with #3 and 4, it isn't going to be top 15 (whoever is setting and hitting). |
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Post by craftylefty on May 14, 2020 18:55:55 GMT -5
The 6-2 idea is intriguing to me. Mostly because I’d love to see Miyabe play, maybe even more than Ruffda.  I think a big part of Shaffmaster’s appeal, though, is bringing a bigger physical presence to the front row (and of course her setting is good). Having her in the back row only seems to be a bit of a waste, but also not a great way to leverage her overall skill set. I remember a few times when Mia Tabberson and Erica Handley played back row in a few 6-2 situations and .... not my favorite thing to see. There was so much talk this past season about Samedy’s drop in level of offense play due to not being in rhythm with only playing three rotations. If that is really the issue, or even part of it, she’ll need to work on that if a 6-2 is indeed in the cards. Could be a mental hurdle. |
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Post by lovebugsm on May 14, 2020 18:56:59 GMT -5
They finished at the final 4 despite that. Are you saying Minnesota isn’t even a top 15 team?!?! Read my post again. You said they have 2 top 15 teams. Neither of their top two passers in 2019 managed a 46% good pass percentage. If you make a team with #3 and 4, it isn't going to be top 15 (whoever is setting and hitting). And read mine. They were still a top 4 Team with those passing statistics. They have a DS and a well rounded outside in Wenaas coming in. Maybe they are even better passers. I would put say a team with Shaffmaster/ Atherton (whoever doesn’t start) Wenaas (yes I do think she could be in the starting 6) Sheehan Miaybe Rubright Husemann Appiani Could be a top 25 team. Yes I changed it to top 25 because you had to over analyze a statement that was supposed to just represent they now have depth at all positions. My point I guess was that any of the listed girls would start for many top 15 teams. But thanks for your very in depth passing stats. |
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Post by redcard🏐 on May 14, 2020 19:07:39 GMT -5
It’s nice to have 2 good setters. I could see them both getting PT. Honestly not sure Hunter will see much court time. Don’t believe she has enough to beat Nebraska, Penn State or Wisconsin. |
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Post by lovebugsm on May 14, 2020 19:10:10 GMT -5
It’s nice to have 2 good setters. I could see them both getting PT. Honestly not sure she’ll see much court time. Don’t believe she has enough to beat Nebraska, Penn State or Wisconsin. Which setter? |
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Post by redcard🏐 on May 14, 2020 19:11:26 GMT -5
Honestly not sure she’ll see much court time. Don’t believe she has enough to beat Nebraska, Penn State or Wisconsin. Which setter? Hunter. Sorry |
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Post by lovebugsm on May 14, 2020 19:14:53 GMT -5
That’s who I assumed you were talking about. I can see Hugh using her more early on to just help Shaffmaster get her feet wet. If Mel is struggling. However I do believe the plan will be Shaffmaster and he just wants a back up after this last season. I honestly have not watched Hunter play enough to have a full opinion about her. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 19:34:45 GMT -5
Read my post again. You said they have 2 top 15 teams. Neither of their top two passers in 2019 managed a 46% good pass percentage. If you make a team with #3 and 4, it isn't going to be top 15 (whoever is setting and hitting). And read mine. They were still a top 4 Team with those passing statistics. They have a DS and a well rounded outside in Wenaas coming in. Maybe they are even better passers. I would put say a team with Shaffmaster/ Atherton (whoever doesn’t start) Wenaas (yes I do think she could be in the starting 6) Sheehan Miaybe Rubright Husemann Appiani Could be a top 25 team. Yes I changed it to top 25 because you had to over analyze a statement that was supposed to just represent they now have depth at all positions. My point I guess was that any of the listed girls would start for many top 15 teams. But thanks for your very in depth passing stats. My only point of contention is that a Final 4 team is not necessarily a Top 4 team. You can be one without being the other. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2020 19:57:38 GMT -5
Read my post again. You said they have 2 top 15 teams. Neither of their top two passers in 2019 managed a 46% good pass percentage. If you make a team with #3 and 4, it isn't going to be top 15 (whoever is setting and hitting). And read mine. They were still a top 4 Team with those passing statistics. They have a DS and a well rounded outside in Wenaas coming in. Maybe they are even better passers. I would put say a team with Shaffmaster/ Atherton (whoever doesn’t start) Wenaas (yes I do think she could be in the starting 6) Sheehan Miaybe Rubright Husemann Appiani Could be a top 25 team. Yes I changed it to top 25 because you had to over analyze a statement that was supposed to just represent they now have depth at all positions. My point I guess was that any of the listed girls would start for many top 15 teams. But thanks for your very in depth passing stats. I'm glad we agree there aren't two top-15 teams on the roster. Still not sure why you wanted there to be though... Agree with others that Atherton is (hopefully) just depth. There's a drop off after Pittman and Myers too, but luckily you only need two and Minnesota's pair are up there with Hord & Gray and Rettke & Hart. Fingers crossed that that Appiani and Weenas ARE better passers! That'd really help the 2020 Gophers. But what is obvious is Minnesota are one of the favorites for the NC in 2020 and have some good depth on the roster. |
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Post by courtwatchers on May 14, 2020 20:15:52 GMT -5
(R)uffda!* - Is this wishful thinking or do you know something that many of us do not? The hope for some scrimmages.
Besides scrimmages, which would be wonderful, I know a haircut would fall pretty close to #1 on my list too.
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Post by blackiechan1999 on May 14, 2020 20:38:57 GMT -5
I’m not sure if this has been answered yet but won’t Atherton have to sit out for a year since this is her third transfer?
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I think a big part of Shaffmaster’s appeal, though, is bringing a bigger physical presence to the front row (and of course her setting is good). Having her in the back row only seems to be a bit of a waste, but also not a great way to leverage her overall skill set. I remember a few times when Mia Tabberson and Erica Handley played back row in a few 6-2 situations and .... not my favorite thing to see. 
