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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Apr 6, 2022 16:58:01 GMT -5
It is the best sport on the planet to watch for the fan and I agree there should be more interest. There could be more interest generated in Iowa but I don't know how you do that. The new venue can only be a plus. Generally, Kelly Sheffield cant be the only one shouting about the fact only 19% of NCAA games are being televised. It is a disgrace. VB needs a national television stage. Given all the years of club travel and the numbers we see in high school increasing I cannot believe there isn't a market for it. I can't say this would work for Iowa, but in Nebraska Terry Pettit built the program in part by building relationships with in state High School and club coaches. He did many coaching clinics to improve the quality of in state players and build relationships with the coaches, helping him to gain some advantage when it came time to recruit the players. I feel like Hugh also did this to some degree in Minnesota. Time spent having assistant coaches do clinics at the clubs and even he himself, speaking at year end banquets. Some good and solid connections made ensuring that most of the top-level girls give the Gophers a serious look.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2022 6:36:46 GMT -5
I don’t know if it’s because of this thread but I see Iowa on shirts/sweatshirts everywhere now.
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Post by Hisbots on Apr 10, 2022 9:44:47 GMT -5
I don’t know if it’s because of this thread but I see Iowa on shirts/sweatshirts everywhere now. Baader–Meinhof at work.
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Post by jayj79 on Apr 10, 2022 13:17:45 GMT -5
I don’t have a report this time, but like I’ve said before, I would love to see this as a regular fall scheduled tournament - it’d be great for the state of Iowa volleyball. I believe there has been some bad blood in the past between UNI and at least some of the former Iowa coaches, with Iowa refusing to come to UNI to play. And there might be some carryover bad blood from other sports (i.e. how Iowa MBB refuses to play UNI). Approaching it from other angles, UNI has often been particular in their OOC scheduling trying to build a good RPI in hopes of qualifying for an at-large spot in the tournament (though that hasn't been applicable the past year or so with UNI's struggles) and Iowa's history of a rather lackluster W/L record doesn't really help with RPI-building. Similarly, Iowa has probably tried to schedule as many easier OOC matches to balance out the tough Big Ten conference schedule in hopes of achieving a .500+ record, and historically UNI hasn't exactly been a cupcake win. Then there is the complication of UNI and Drake being in the same conference, and thus they wouldn't want to play each other during the non-conference portion of the schedule (and more than Iowa would want to play another Big Ten opponent then) UNI and Iowa State have had a nice competitive series between them the past few decades, doing a midweek match each fall during the OOC part of the season, alternating between Ames and CF, with the match often drawing fairly strong attendance in both locations. But I haven't heard of any real desire for UNI and Iowa to develop anything similar.
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Post by hawkfan on Apr 10, 2022 21:44:51 GMT -5
I don’t have a report this time, but like I’ve said before, I would love to see this as a regular fall scheduled tournament - it’d be great for the state of Iowa volleyball. I believe there has been some bad blood in the past between UNI and at least some of the former Iowa coaches, with Iowa refusing to come to UNI to play. And there might be some carryover bad blood from other sports (i.e. how Iowa MBB refuses to play UNI). Approaching it from other angles, UNI has often been particular in their OOC scheduling trying to build a good RPI in hopes of qualifying for an at-large spot in the tournament (though that hasn't been applicable the past year or so with UNI's struggles) and Iowa's history of a rather lackluster W/L record doesn't really help with RPI-building. Similarly, Iowa has probably tried to schedule as many easier OOC matches to balance out the tough Big Ten conference schedule in hopes of achieving a .500+ record, and historically UNI hasn't exactly been a cupcake win. Then there is the complication of UNI and Drake being in the same conference, and thus they wouldn't want to play each other during the non-conference portion of the schedule (and more than Iowa would want to play another Big Ten opponent then) UNI and Iowa State have had a nice competitive series between them the past few decades, doing a midweek match each fall during the OOC part of the season, alternating between Ames and CF, with the match often drawing fairly strong attendance in both locations. But I haven't heard of any real desire for UNI and Iowa to develop anything similar. Interesting insight about the possible bad blood between Iowa and UNI. Maybe this recent message from Coach Barnes after the ISU spring tournament might signify attempt for new era of healthy competitive camaraderie within the state? Thought it was classy message on his part. /photo/1 And as relates to the theory about the strength of schedule being a factor, I do understand your point about why UNI may not have wanted to schedule Iowa from RPI-building perspective (sad, but true...but hopefully will change). But I would not concur with Iowa scheduling easier OOC matches, as they have scheduled overly-tough OOC recently, in my opinion. Anyway, will be interesting to see how things evolve here.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 15:21:17 GMT -5
It would be cool to see all three top Iowa teams do well at the same time. University of Iowa hasn’t held up their end.
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Post by jayj79 on Apr 11, 2022 17:52:07 GMT -5
Interesting insight about the possible bad blood between Iowa and UNI. Maybe this recent message from Coach Barnes after the ISU spring tournament might signify attempt for new era of healthy competitive camaraderie within the state? Thought it was classy message on his part. for the record, Drake's coach's name is Darrin McBroom.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2022 16:39:22 GMT -5
The B1G teams that have the most question marks. Indiana. Michigan State. Iowa. Penn State. Purdue. Rutgers. 4 of them with new HC’s. The conference will be interesting to see how it all comes together.
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Post by PointHawks on Apr 12, 2022 19:38:17 GMT -5
I really like that tweet by Coach Barnes! That kind of attitude towards the veterans in the state will go far for the State of Iowa volleyball. And GoHawks! 💛🖤
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Post by JT on Apr 12, 2022 21:38:35 GMT -5
I feel like Hugh also did this to some degree in Minnesota. Time spent having assistant coaches do clinics at the clubs and even he himself, speaking at year end banquets. Some good and solid connections made ensuring that most of the top-level girls give the Gophers a serious look. That would be Mike Hebert. Hugh has continued this to some extent, the main credit goes to Mike (just as it's given to Petit and not solely to Cook). (Sorry for the off-Iowa hijack)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 15:34:52 GMT -5
At the Windy City tournament. Sooo many Hawkeye shirts!!!
Baader–Meinhof at work again!
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Post by ay2013 on Apr 15, 2022 15:54:18 GMT -5
It would be cool to see all three top Iowa teams do well at the same time. University of Iowa hasn’t held up their end. I'm sure Iowa would have a much better record if they played in the MVC or Big 12.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 20:44:01 GMT -5
That is a very valid point.
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Apr 15, 2022 21:29:58 GMT -5
I’m convinced that the Iowa staff is lighting up this message board or they are paying or encouraging good friends to pile on this thread. How did anybody all of a sudden become interested in Iowa Volleyball? There is nothing to be optimistic about. Even when Bond was shuffling the deck, nobody really cared. This is quite the anomaly. Please explain the hype.
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Post by hawkfan on Apr 15, 2022 22:27:56 GMT -5
I’m convinced that the Iowa staff is lighting up this message board or they are paying or encouraging good friends to pile on this thread. How did anybody all of a sudden become interested in Iowa Volleyball? There is nothing to be optimistic about. Even when Bond was shuffling the deck, nobody really cared. This is quite the anomaly. Please explain the hype. Speaking for myself, I have absolutely nothing to do with the staff...never have. Please know there have been a number of us who follow Iowa volleyball who have been active with postings on this site about the program for years so there is no "sudden" aspect to the interest in my view. Feel free to review this and past Iowa threads if you'd like. Just because the program has not enjoyed the success many others have does not mean there are not dedicated fans who follow the team, respect the student athletes for their talent/dedication, enjoy the same discussion which occurs with/about many other programs and opine about how changes may positively impact the program. As for "nothing to be optimistic about," that is quite the statement. You are welcome to your opinion, of course (albeit perhaps better-suited and more tactful to be expressed with this tone elsewhere, in my opinion). I happen to disagree with it. I would welcome you to shed light on what history/information you have to make the bold statements you have made here. We're listening...
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