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Post by definitelymaybe on Dec 9, 2023 11:51:17 GMT -5
So there are 6-7 on the roster now? They can’t afford lose anyone else. Unless I have missed any of these officially going into portal (some speculation but nothing official I know of as of now), I see ten remaining players on the roster (Moravec, Dennis, Davis, Deery, Lavin, Worden, Urquhart, Lombardi, Hanson and Vesty). Then there are five 2024 commits as of now (Garcia, Meitzler, Marquardt, Phills and the one just referenced a couple of days ago, which we assume is Galles transferring from Arizona). But to your overall point, losing more could definitely be problematic. In my opinion, and I believe of many others, losing Moravec would definitely be the biggest possible loss of those remaining. Let's sure hope that will not be the case. Dennis took Iowa Volleyball off her social bio's a while ago...she's not coming back |
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Post by hawkfan on Dec 9, 2023 12:12:15 GMT -5
At some point in my life...I'd just like to see the Hawks put 6 Big 10 caliber players the floor🙏. I get it! I will say that these 6 in 2016 were (in my opinion) all in that category: S - Loxley Keala MH - Jess Janota MH - Ashley Mariani OH - Lauren Brobst OH - Meghan Buzzerio RS - Reghan Coyle L - Annika Olsen Not that there haven't been many other B1G-caliber players, but as far as on the floor all at once, this lineup was the one that came to mind. Ahhhh...the memories! |
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Post by volleyfan2022 on Dec 9, 2023 12:26:52 GMT -5
This whole thing about “Big 10 athletes” has me in an uncomfortable place. If you go back and watch Mateo’s film before coming to Iowa, you can not sit there and say she is not a Big 10 athlete. Months ago before she came, these posts were filled with the excitement about having a setter who is so athletic and can perform well if coached the correct way. At some point, we need to stop looking at the player’s abilities/performances and look at if they are being trained/coached to become “Big 10 athletes” from the coaches.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2023 12:35:38 GMT -5
This whole thing about “Big 10 athletes” has me in an uncomfortable place. If you go back and watch Mateo’s film before coming to Iowa, you can not sit there and say she is not a Big 10 athlete. Months ago before she came, these posts were filled with the excitement about having a setter who is so athletic and can perform well if coached the correct way. At some point, we need to stop looking at the player’s abilities/performances and look at if they are being trained/coached to become “Big 10 athletes” from the coaches. Elite skill isn’t built in 1 year with “raw” athletes. The athlete would have to commit to long term training. Similar to what Arkansas has built. They had 3 losing seasons in the first 4 but are now in the Elite 8. But nowadays many athletes don’t understand that type of commitment. |
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Post by hawkfan on Dec 9, 2023 12:44:07 GMT -5
This whole thing about “Big 10 athletes” has me in an uncomfortable place. If you go back and watch Mateo’s film before coming to Iowa, you can not sit there and say she is not a Big 10 athlete. Months ago before she came, these posts were filled with the excitement about having a setter who is so athletic and can perform well if coached the correct way. At some point, we need to stop looking at the player’s abilities/performances and look at if they are being trained/coached to become “Big 10 athletes” from the coaches. Some great points. In my mind, "in that category" encompasses athletic ability, skills sets specific to the athlete's chosen sport and also, of course, having on point training and development from the coaching staff. Kaia is clearly an impressive athlete...no question...and sure wish her the best. |
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Post by gohawks on Dec 9, 2023 13:48:02 GMT -5
This whole thing about “Big 10 athletes” has me in an uncomfortable place. If you go back and watch Mateo’s film before coming to Iowa, you can not sit there and say she is not a Big 10 athlete. Months ago before she came, these posts were filled with the excitement about having a setter who is so athletic and can perform well if coached the correct way. At some point, we need to stop looking at the player’s abilities/performances and look at if they are being trained/coached to become “Big 10 athletes” from the coaches. Some great points. In my mind, "in that category" encompasses athletic ability, skills sets specific to the athlete's chosen sport and also, of course, having on point training and development from the coaching staff. Kaia is clearly an impressive athlete...no question...and sure wish her the best. I do too—she seems like a great young lady and excellent teammate. No doubt she is an athlete, just not sure right now she is a big ten setter. |
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Post by gohawks on Dec 9, 2023 13:52:25 GMT -5
Let’s also be honest—10 years ago it was easier to take raw athletes and give them more time to develop. In this day and age it doesn’t seem like that can happen anymore. Hell, there are posters on this board who want to fire Barnes after 2 years. The pressure to improve and win is immense—by at least some fans. We all want success, but it will take some time.
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Post by volleylover230 on Dec 9, 2023 15:25:01 GMT -5
Let’s also be honest—10 years ago it was easier to take raw athletes and give them more time to develop. In this day and age it doesn’t seem like that can happen anymore. Hell, there are posters on this board who want to fire Barnes after 2 years. The pressure to improve and win is immense—by at least some fans. We all want success, but it will take some time. I agree, but at what point does Iowa need to try to completely restart with coaching staff again? Barnes has had multiple athletes transfer when he has said that players don't leave his program. 5 transfers last year that went to play at other schools (Hinkle, Tessier, VanderWeide, Onabanjo, and Washington) and 6 more in the portal after this season (Darling, Mateo, Moravec, Dennis, Cole, Ortega). That seems to be a lot of turnover in his 2 seasons as head coach and raises some red flags that there might be bigger things going on within the program. Yes, this staff came in amidst NCAA sanctions, but where does the yearly turnover end? If no other players enter the portal, all but 2-3 players on roster next year will be underclassmen and the rebuild starts all over again. |
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Post by definitelymaybe on Dec 9, 2023 15:27:02 GMT -5
This whole thing about “Big 10 athletes” has me in an uncomfortable place. If you go back and watch Mateo’s film before coming to Iowa, you can not sit there and say she is not a Big 10 athlete. Months ago before she came, these posts were filled with the excitement about having a setter who is so athletic and can perform well if coached the correct way. At some point, we need to stop looking at the player’s abilities/performances and look at if they are being trained/coached to become “Big 10 athletes” from the coaches. I'm not sure if this was directed at my comment but "Big 10 caliber players" is what I said. Mateo is certainly athletic enough. Her placement and consistency are poor and it was obvious during the spring season. Whether her lack of improvement is a coaching issue or something else, who knows. If it was coaching, I'm sure she'll land in another major conference and have success. What I'm referring to is middles with the quickness to close a block & hit over opposing middles who are touching 10'5+, outsides with the athleticism to terminate on a ball when OOS, being able to set when on the move, backrow players than can pass over 2.1 etc. Iowa traditionally does not have enough players on their roster than can do these things more effectively than players from 8-10 other teams in the league. Is this coaching or putting athletes on the floor that never had the skill set to compete against their opponents? I would compare this to club teams that qualify in the USA or National division trying to play Open.  |
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Post by gohawks on Dec 9, 2023 17:07:25 GMT -5
Let’s also be honest—10 years ago it was easier to take raw athletes and give them more time to develop. In this day and age it doesn’t seem like that can happen anymore. Hell, there are posters on this board who want to fire Barnes after 2 years. The pressure to improve and win is immense—by at least some fans. We all want success, but it will take some time. I agree, but at what point does Iowa need to try to completely restart with coaching staff again? Barnes has had multiple athletes transfer when he has said that players don't leave his program. 5 transfers last year that went to play at other schools (Hinkle, Tessier, VanderWeide, Onabanjo, and Washington) and 6 more in the portal after this season (Darling, Mateo, Moravec, Dennis, Cole, Ortega). That seems to be a lot of turnover in his 2 seasons as head coach and raises some red flags that there might be bigger things going on within the program. Yes, this staff came in amidst NCAA sanctions, but where does the yearly turnover end? If no other players enter the portal, all but 2-3 players on roster next year will be underclassmen and the rebuild starts all over again. I am not sure what the right answer is, but I do think he gets at least 2 more and maybe 3 years. That would take Jim through 4 or 5 of what I believe was a 7 year initial contract. Let’s hope a young but improved squad takes the court this spring. I like the incoming recruits and L from the portal. A terminal pin and experienced setter will be vital. |
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Post by hawkfan on Dec 10, 2023 10:02:46 GMT -5
If true, this Libero would be a big pickup for Iowa. I thought she held the Arizona passing together many times. Nice athlete too.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Dec 10, 2023 11:05:58 GMT -5
Joy Galles
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Post by hawkfan on Dec 10, 2023 12:20:10 GMT -5
I meant the "instate help" reference. |
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Post by definitelymaybe on Dec 10, 2023 13:17:11 GMT -5
I meant the "instate help" reference. Sent a DM |
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Post by sky111 on Dec 10, 2023 20:38:25 GMT -5
I meant the "instate help" reference. Sent a DM So it’s a secret lol🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ |
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