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Post by mma40027002 on Jul 14, 2023 10:24:09 GMT -5
Giving recruits a 15 minute window to accept an offer is not cool. I get that’s a sign of the times but that’s a move in the wrong direction. Where did this comment/statement come from? Seems highly counterproductive, thus not very common, IMO. When it does occur, I suspect it is after an extended period of indecision by the recruit. The coach is then ready to move on. I have heard of coaches telling recruits that they had 1 scholarship available for their position with 2 or more prospects. Telling prospects the first one that commits gets the scholarship. I dislike high pressure sale pitches. Generally I walk away. Tough position to put a 16 yr old in. But inevitable to some degree, it's their decision to make with limited life experiences. My kid was a 2022 and I remember there was a rumor among her "fellow" recruits in town that two girls from the same club team got an offer from the same program and they were told whoever says yes first gets the spot. We were just floored by that. She finally just asked one of the girls if it was true, the girl said "no, I talked to their assistant coach and then never talked to the program again." Her teammate is on that team now. Just know that sometimes, these crazy recruiting strategies (like pinning two players who are friends vs each other and giving ridiculous time limits) do get exaggerated sometimes. Do these things sometimes happen? Sure, they do but I am not sure it's all that common. And it's probably the same few coaches who do it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2023 15:58:19 GMT -5
Makes no sense. It would only work for a Nebraska/Texas. I hear silly rumors like this often and they almost all are bogus.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2023 10:27:02 GMT -5
Just looked at the schedule and the 1st week of Sept is the “Fry Fest Tournament.” I don’t recall seeing this in the past. It is a fun festival around the legend football coach at Iowa, Hayden Fry. Good idea to tie in this event with the volleyball tournament. I can see fans going to the night match and then to the festival.
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 19, 2023 22:51:50 GMT -5
Since looks like the 2023 fall roster is set now, here are few things about 2024. We definitely lose Buettner and Caspers due to expired eligibility. If I am correct, if everyone else who is eligible to play in 2024 chooses to do so, the Hawks would have 20 on the 2024 roster as of now! Any scoop/educated guesses on who else may not return for 2024? Unless a transfer out happens (which sure could), I believe those who could possibly not return for 2024 would be: - Black & Ortega (2024 would be their COVID years) - McSweeney (2024 would be her COVID/6th year, when taking into account her redshirt year in 2019 at Wake Forest...not sure why she isn't listed as " RS Sr" for 2023 on official website?) - Davis & Darling (2024 would be their redshirt senior years with 6th years available in 2025 for COVID, if wanted; not sure why Darling isn't listed as " RS Jr" for 2023 on official website?) I believe Ortega and Davis already graduated so that sure could be factor for those two. And IF we would lose both McSweeney and Davis for 2024, that leaves just Hanson and Vesty as middles on the roster so would think that middles HAVE to be an area of focus for transfers and/or new commits for 2024 and beyond. And within the same topic of future rosters, not sure why both Moravec and Hanson aren't listed as "RS Fr." status on official website for 2023 (both are listed as sophomores)? Since neither of them played at all in 2022 for their respective previous teams, 2022 would be a redshirt year for both and they come to Iowa with four remaining years of eligibility, right? Whew! hawkeyesports.com/sports/wvball/roster/
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 20, 2023 12:58:07 GMT -5
Bailey interview
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 20, 2023 15:40:39 GMT -5
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 20, 2023 16:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this. Great interview in so many ways! Great job, Bailey! I also was pleased to hear her specifically reference Anna Davis being "back and better than ever" now. Love that for Anna, obviously, but also for the team because I see the Hawks really needing her this fall.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2023 22:39:39 GMT -5
Since looks like the 2023 fall roster is set now, here are few things about 2024. We definitely lose Buettner and Caspers due to expired eligibility. If I am correct, if everyone else who is eligible to play in 2024 chooses to do so, the Hawks would have 20 on the 2024 roster as of now! Any scoop/educated guesses on who else may not return for 2024? Unless a transfer out happens (which sure could), I believe those who could possibly not return for 2024 would be: - Black & Ortega (2024 would be their COVID years) - McSweeney (2024 would be her COVID/6th year, when taking into account her redshirt year in 2019 at Wake Forest...not sure why she isn't listed as " RS Sr" for 2023 on official website?) - Davis & Darling (2024 would be their redshirt senior years with 6th years available in 2025 for COVID, if wanted; not sure why Darling isn't listed as " RS Jr" for 2023 on official website?) I believe Ortega and Davis already graduated so that sure could be factor for those two. And IF we would lose both McSweeney and Davis for 2024, that leaves just Hanson and Vesty as middles on the roster so would think that middles HAVE to be an area of focus for transfers and/or new commits for 2024 and beyond. And within the same topic of future rosters, not sure why both Moravec and Hanson aren't listed as "RS Fr." status on official website for 2023 (both are listed as sophomores)? Since neither of them played at all in 2022 for their respective previous teams, 2022 would be a redshirt year for both and they come to Iowa with four remaining years of eligibility, right? Whew! hawkeyesports.com/sports/wvball/roster/Wow. Nice breakdown. I would think they go from 20 to 18 or 17 in 2024. They have 18 for 2023. Not sure who doesn’t return in 2024 but you mentioned the ones most likely in their 5th year.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 22, 2023 17:36:38 GMT -5
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 25, 2023 13:36:52 GMT -5
New individual pics of the team are all up on the website...except for Vesty, who is probably not in IC yet. hawkeyesports.com/sports/wvball/roster/Hoping for some good news soon on other 2025 recruits to join McGrew. Still thinking we really need middles!
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 25, 2023 17:38:28 GMT -5
New individual pics of the team are all up on the website...except for Vesty, who is probably not in IC yet. hawkeyesports.com/sports/wvball/roster/Hoping for some good news soon on other 2025 recruits to join McGrew. Still thinking we really need middles! I would put middle as the number 1 need as well & would guess they'd take an outside also. I believe McGrew will focus strictly on RS. Visits start 8/1 & hopefully they've got some planned. Would be great to have a few at the Black & Gold scrimmage but with high school seasons starting, that might be difficult.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2023 17:49:06 GMT -5
This is really good news. Just read that Gia Mcgrew was named MVP of the HP tournament in Florida. They won the gold of the 17 ‘s division. She sounds like a major pickup for the Hawks.
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 25, 2023 20:44:42 GMT -5
New individual pics of the team are all up on the website...except for Vesty, who is probably not in IC yet. hawkeyesports.com/sports/wvball/roster/Hoping for some good news soon on other 2025 recruits to join McGrew. Still thinking we really need middles! I would put middle as the number 1 need as well & would guess they'd take an outside also. I believe McGrew will focus strictly on RS. Visits start 8/1 & hopefully they've got some planned. Would be great to have a few at the Black & Gold scrimmage but with high school seasons starting, that might be difficult. From what have seen in videos, McGrew is definitely strong on both right and left. If she does indeed focus strictly on RS, will be interesting because would sure assume lefty Malu Garcia in 2024 class will likely focus on RS, too. Good "problem" to have, I suppose. And of course, maybe running a 6-2 with both Meitzler and Mateo as setters is in the cards and could include both on the right.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Jul 25, 2023 21:13:04 GMT -5
I would put middle as the number 1 need as well & would guess they'd take an outside also. I believe McGrew will focus strictly on RS. Visits start 8/1 & hopefully they've got some planned. Would be great to have a few at the Black & Gold scrimmage but with high school seasons starting, that might be difficult. From what have seen in videos, McGrew is definitely strong on both right and left. If she does indeed focus strictly on RS, will be interesting because would sure assume lefty Malu Garcia in 2024 class will likely focus on RS, too. Good "problem" to have, I suppose. And of course, maybe running a 6-2 with both Meitzler and Mateo as setters is in the cards and could include both on the right. Her Twitter bio says RS and I haven't seen many highlights in serve receive or defense which leads me to believe she'll focus there. Maybe not...She just needs to hammer away from either side & I'd be happy😊
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Post by hawkfan on Jul 25, 2023 21:24:45 GMT -5
From what have seen in videos, McGrew is definitely strong on both right and left. If she does indeed focus strictly on RS, will be interesting because would sure assume lefty Malu Garcia in 2024 class will likely focus on RS, too. Good "problem" to have, I suppose. And of course, maybe running a 6-2 with both Meitzler and Mateo as setters is in the cards and could include both on the right. Her Twitter bio says RS and I haven't seen many highlights in serve receive or defense which leads me to believe she'll focus there. Maybe not...She just needs to hammer away from either side & I'd be happy😊 Trust me, I would be happy with that, too! I just have seen and heard that Garcia is the real deal as a lefty RS and that she has 6-rotation potential so that is what is prompting my interest in this topic around how the Hawks will/can best utilize both of these talented recruits! Curious where McGrew hit as she was named MVP of the HP tournament in Florida? And again, NOT complaining that we are even needing to have this conversation!
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