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Post by PostPrime on Sept 10, 2023 15:57:27 GMT -5
Where was the team that competed so well against Iowa State? I didn’t recognize any of those players playing for the Hawks.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Sept 10, 2023 16:31:23 GMT -5
The B1G season may not be an enjoyable journey… today was a huge step back… This is the year to move up in the standings a bit. Middle to lower half of the league isn't great. Doesn't seem like they'll be able to take advantage though.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Sept 10, 2023 16:41:40 GMT -5
Where was the team that competed so well against Iowa State? I didn’t recognize any of those players playing for the Hawks. Missouri State was equally as bad. Hawks just can't pass consistently & setting puts the hitters in quite a few bad situations.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Sept 14, 2023 12:21:02 GMT -5
Syracuse and Cornell up next. I might have to get a 6 pack of Swarm Ale for these in case they play like last weekend😂. Minnesota to start league play won't be fun. On a positive note...field hockey is #1 & soccer is in the Top 25 as well.
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Post by PostPrime on Sept 14, 2023 16:17:33 GMT -5
I have to keep my perspective. 2 years ago Iowa wins 6 matches. All the players that had any game are no longer at Iowa. With a complete over haul the level of play is better than I expected. Talent is better too. They had a real chance at sweeping Iowa State. 2 bad losses.
Not sure how much they win this year but I’m more interested than I thought I would be. Especially with the Big 10 not being dominant this year. I see some big wins possible. Wasn’t sure that would be the case before the season started.
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Post by hawkfan on Sept 15, 2023 19:05:11 GMT -5
Hawks win 1st two sets at Syracuse (25-21, 25-20). Live stats not working. Different approach to line-up today: Moravec, Urquhart and Buettner all playing all 6 rotations! No DS coming in and no true right-side hitter. Things going pretty well. Passing is better thus far without question.
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Post by hawkfan on Sept 15, 2023 19:39:52 GMT -5
Iowa sweeps Syracuse (25-21, 25-20, 25-15). In set 3, Hawks went back to having Deery on right and utilized Urquhart as DS. No Darling or any other true DS played (other than Dennis at libero). Vesty played the whole 3rd set in place of Davis. McSweeney had great match, both offensively and defensively, which was great to see. Team blocked well and again, passing was much better. However, this was a seriously "understaffed" Syracuse team. Think they may have only had 8 or 9 players dressed. But, good confidence-building type of day for the Hawks and obviously a chance to experiment with a different look on the floor. Cornell, who they play tomorrow, is the only team Syracuse has defeated this year. GO HAWKS!
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Post by hawkfan on Sept 15, 2023 22:32:43 GMT -5
Encouraging to see these assessments of two of the Hawks' 2024 recruits. We sure need more solid setting and back row play. Hoping Meitzler and Marquardt can help with that...immediately.
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Post by PostPrime on Sept 15, 2023 23:00:48 GMT -5
Taking a look at last season non-conference record 6-5. They are 7-4 this year with probably another win vs Cornell tomorrow to finish 8-4. Last year they lost in 4 to Iowa State. This year they go 5 and had a chance. So after losing Jones and Onabanjo from last years team, they are still showing improvement. I think there are 7 Big 10 matches they can win this year. That would be 15 wins. And a very nice step for the program.
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Post by rjaege on Sept 16, 2023 9:06:38 GMT -5
Encouraging to see these assessments of two of the Hawks' 2024 recruits. We sure need more solid setting and back row play. Hoping Meitzler and Marquardt can help with that...immediately. Building the program! Like what coach is doing. Will take some time.
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Post by PostPrime on Sept 16, 2023 12:26:55 GMT -5
The match today is on ESPN +. I didn’t think it was streamed bit it is.
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Post by hawkfan on Sept 16, 2023 13:39:29 GMT -5
Taking a look at last season non-conference record 6-5. They are 7-4 this year with probably another win vs Cornell tomorrow to finish 8-4. Last year they lost in 4 to Iowa State. This year they go 5 and had a chance. So after losing Jones and Onabanjo from last years team, they are still showing improvement. I think there are 7 Big 10 matches they can win this year. That would be 15 wins. And a very nice step for the program. I get these points and agree with them. I do see many positives in the future for sure. What concerns me is from an immediate standpoint, as evidenced in this incredibly sloppy first set against Cornell (which we somehow pulled out 25-22 after being down for almost all of the set), there are times with what appears to be complacency/lack of effort, being out-hustled, repeatedly not adjusting to/going for tips, letting so many balls go that land way in, more inconsistent passing and to me, a lack of seeing the Hawks having fun on the court. Hoping to see more fire and fundamentals from the Hawks here the rest of this match. The B1G awaits and it sure will be hard to win 7 conference matches if there is not improvement quickly in these primarily controllable areas.
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Post by gohawks on Sept 16, 2023 13:53:25 GMT -5
I’m watching on ESPN and the announcer is brutal—doesn’t sound like he knows volleyball. Wow. Hawks need to get in gear. Seem pretty indifferent so far.
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Post by Hawk Attack on Sept 16, 2023 14:01:24 GMT -5
there are times with what appears to be complacency/lack of effort, being out-hustled, repeatedly not adjusting to/going for tips, letting so many balls go that land way in, more inconsistent passing and to me, a lack of seeing the Hawks having fun on the court. Hoping to see more fire and fundamentals from the Hawks here the rest of this match. Well they’re certainly not going to be getting it from the bench. This is the most unenthused, indifferent, disengaged coaching staff we’ve had since pre-Bond.
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Post by gohawks on Sept 16, 2023 14:06:54 GMT -5
there are times with what appears to be complacency/lack of effort, being out-hustled, repeatedly not adjusting to/going for tips, letting so many balls go that land way in, more inconsistent passing and to me, a lack of seeing the Hawks having fun on the court. Hoping to see more fire and fundamentals from the Hawks here the rest of this match. Well they’re certainly not going to be getting it from the bench. This is the most unenthused, indifferent, disengaged coaching staff we’ve had since pre-Bond. I wouldn’t say that—are they tellers and screamers—no. But the have shown the ability to improve the team over a season. I know the parents of a player and the players love the staff and the family atmosphere they are building
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