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Post by Friday on Feb 17, 2020 23:31:51 GMT -5
We got a unique glimpse into the team training regiment today as Michigan hosted an open practice as part of its "future prospect" clinic. Notes from the early spring session: - Mark Rosen was not in attendance; assume he is out on the recruiting trail. The practice was run by Leisa Rosen, Jerome Fraisse, and newly minted volunteer assistant Ashlie Reasor. Caroline Pearson was also on the floor working as a setter. - Of course everyone wanted to see Mruzik. She looked solid; I was especially impressed with her passing and serve receive from the back row. She appears ready to go 6-ro with Jones. She's a smart, explosive hitter. She looks like she's been playing with the team for years, very encouraging. - Our new transfer setter Jenni Liu looked a little rough; she has a lot of work to do to be able to perform consistently at this level. Maddie Dowd was solid, but I think her primary role will still be as a backup to Scottee Johnson. Tons of pressure on Johnson this fall to run this high power offense. - May Pertofsky was the star of the show; bombing balls from all over the court. Her hits just sound different and she showed off some new wrinkles in her service game. Very excited for her sophomore season. - Smith and Beals are the only two smalls on the spring squad. Smith is looking and acting like a floor captain; Beals looks like she is improving and ready to take a step up. Hannah Grant watched from the stands. - Jones remains cash money, she is only getting better - Everyone looked healthy; no noticeable injuries at this point. The spring competitions will be interesting to watch, it will be tough to gauge this team until Johnson and the new smalls arrive in the fall. The offense should be potent, the defense will need to prove itself. Go Blue! Rosen was in KC |
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Post by Disc808 on Feb 18, 2020 1:13:52 GMT -5
I totally forgot that our “Winter” semester corresponds to “Spring”. Saw Mruzik on campus the other day and was confused but then I realized lol
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Post by bprtbone on Feb 18, 2020 7:58:37 GMT -5
To add to the post above, Grant was in the audience but not on court. Curious as to the reason. Also, from what I heard Jenni is still recovering from injury. Slowly getting there. I'm guessing she's not eligible until fall? Don't really know the rules in this situation. |
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Post by dawnsong on Feb 18, 2020 15:58:31 GMT -5
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Post by abcd098 on Feb 18, 2020 17:41:59 GMT -5
What a strange turn of events. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2020 18:05:40 GMT -5
Mental health issues and having family at GVSU contributed largely to O'Leary's transfer
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Post by bprtbone on Feb 19, 2020 11:41:04 GMT -5
Happy to see her back on the court again. |
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Post by bprtbone on Feb 25, 2020 15:15:11 GMT -5
In this late February edition of the Rosen Report we get no clarification on the spring schedule but we do get some fun updates on players past and present: - USWNT tryout report on Jones, Pertofsky, Robinson (No mention of why Mruzik did not attend after the program announced she would be there) - Cori Crocker in Peru! - Mackenzie Welsh taking a semester off to play in Puerto Rico - Carly Skjodt on the beach - And a nice story on how former UTAM standout Ashlie Reasor landed the Volunteer Assistant gig with her elevator pitch at the AVCA convention |
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Post by lo4um on Feb 27, 2020 14:15:16 GMT -5
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Post by bprtbone on Mar 25, 2020 9:12:29 GMT -5
Nice scholar athlete story today on Paige Jones; small town girl doing big things on and off the court.
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Post by bprtbone on Apr 2, 2020 13:38:50 GMT -5
Like everyone else right now, Mark and Leisa Rosen are doing their best to pass the time at home. For Michigan volleyball fans, that means we get treated to their rundown of the "Top 12 Moments of the last 20 years". First up is a recollection of their very first match at the helm of the Michigan program; September 3, 1999 against 7th ranked BYU. |
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Post by ilikecorn on Apr 2, 2020 16:48:41 GMT -5
Like everyone else right now, Mark and Leisa Rosen are doing their best to pass the time at home. For Michigan volleyball fans, that means we get treated to their rundown of the "Top 12 Moments of the last 20 years". First up is a recollection of their very first match at the helm of the Michigan program; September 3, 1999 against 7th ranked BYU. Cool, thanks for posting! |
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Post by jackson5vb on Apr 2, 2020 16:51:57 GMT -5
Paige Jones potential 1st team AA if Michigan can make a run! Great defender with heat on the attack. Whip of an arm and hustles nonstop.
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Post by permagrin on Apr 2, 2020 17:24:32 GMT -5
really enjoy watching jones play, goes after every thing as hard as she can
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Post by jackson5vb on Apr 2, 2020 22:56:03 GMT -5
Chopra a little bit slow. Hopefully she gets better. Not sure where she fits in with this team. She's got some size and blocks strong but not an offensive threat yet.
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