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Post by hawkfan on Aug 23, 2022 0:45:24 GMT -5
I would concur that the Hawks absolutely need to come away 3-0 from the weekend to have it be considered successful. Opponents: Gonzaga was 9-20 last season; new coach hired for this year FIU was 9-13 last season; new coach hired for this year Oklahoma was 10-17 last season; finished 2nd to bottom of Big 12; picked to finish last this year in Big 12 by the coaches I am not at all meaning to slight these programs/teams (heck, they would absolutely be able to look at Iowa and be able to legitimately come to similar conclusions based upon our records and coaching changes), nor do I have much knowledge of their outlooks for 2022. I am just intending to point out that at least on paper, these are absolutely winnable matches so it would be important and quite confidence-instilling to earn 3 early victories to help carry them into a very tough 2nd weekend. I would sure assume the staff and players feel the same about what they hope to accomplish this weekend. New team. New coaching staff. This tournament should not be considered a predictor of the 2022 season. If the team performs well, great! If not, give the team time to gel and improve as the season progresses. Besides building the Iowa volleyball program will be a multi-year endeavor. Agree with this tournament not being a predictor of the season. And absolutely a team of 17 which has 9 newcomers (and some injuries at play) needs time to gel. Of course building this program is a not going to happen overnight...not even close. We are very much on the same page about all of those things and I'm glad you pointed them out. Also, though, establishing a focus on putting more Ws in the record books from the start has an important place as well and these are 3 matches which could yield wins as well as provide confidence to a team which has so much "newness" involved. The interviews with Coach Barnes and the players at media day all had them citing a goal of a winning record this year. If that is to happen, these early matches are important to contribute towards that. But if we don't go 3-0 this weekend, I am sure not saying it is a long-term concern to me. Just saying would be a lot better to do so. GO HAWKS!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2022 5:56:49 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the link to the interviews. Some great information on the goals of the team. Having a winning season and reaching the top half of the league are great goals but not sure a team who won 6 games last year and lost 2 of their best players is going to do that. But I like the attitude.
3-0 would definitely create some confidence but who knows how teams play in the 1st weekend. I think 8-3 or 7-4 is a legit non con possibility.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 7:36:45 GMT -5
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Post by hawkfan on Aug 26, 2022 8:29:20 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this. So sorry to hear that news about Worden and feared that was the case when we learned of the injury at AAU Nationals. Has to be be hard on her to miss her senior season. Hope her recovery goes well and she is rarin' to go for the Hawks in 2023. She is a talented player! Here are the links to the live stats for both matches today: Gonzaga (12 noon Central)stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=421669FIU (5PM Central)stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=421671GO HAWKS!
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 12:22:27 GMT -5
Live stats not working. 18-14 Hawks
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 12:27:21 GMT -5
Set 1 25 -15 Hawks
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Post by vballfan25 on Aug 26, 2022 12:28:03 GMT -5
On ESPN+
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 12:30:00 GMT -5
Nice...thought only the Oklahoma match was tomorrow.
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Post by vballfan25 on Aug 26, 2022 12:41:48 GMT -5
You’re right…only OK game. Play by play on NCAA.com
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 13:30:34 GMT -5
3-0 sweep
25-15 25-13 25-18
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2022 14:15:53 GMT -5
Nice start. Anyone get a boxscore??
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Post by vballfan25 on Aug 26, 2022 14:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 26, 2022 18:03:33 GMT -5
Hawks vs FIU
Set 1 23-25 FIU Iowa up 20 - 15 & let this one slip away Set 2 25-18 Hawks Set 3 25-16 Hawks Set 4 25-18 Hawks
Good job bouncing back after a rough way to lose the 1st set.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2022 11:32:50 GMT -5
2-0 for the Hawks. Nice 1st day. Looks like blocking and defense have come a long way. Holding both teams to near negative.
Match tonight vs OU at 5pm is on ESPN+
Volleyball Mag link says 6pm but its wrong.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Aug 28, 2022 9:24:31 GMT -5
Thoughts on the OU match? Megan Wilson from OU was in beast mode hitting .400. Hitting & serve receive was subpar the first two sets for the Hawks. On a positive note, as poorly as they played they still had chances to win sets 2 & 3. Hopefully they'll get more production from the OH's as the season goes on.
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