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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2020 14:19:31 GMT -5
Just in that match, I'd have them ranked as you do. Ruddins was overall less consistent through the other two though, and against weaker competition. But she has all the tools. She's actually got one of the best hybrid serves I've seen from a collegiate player, but it's so inconsistent that she barely used it at all in 2019. If she can figure that out and develop a more professional approach to the game, she could definitely have a successful pro career. I really like Ruddins game and she would have been a lot more effective over her career if UCSB had more offensive options so the opposing team could not just camp out in front of her. Imagine what her efficiency numbers would have been if she was not double blocked on every swing. Probably what they were in 2019. She had a top 5 passing unit in the country and one of the most terminal freshman RSs in D1. It's often noted that she didn't have great players around her, but it was her choice to go to the BW... She had offers to go to a better program. In order for her to fulfill her potential, she needs to show she can bring it week in, week out against tougher competition.
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Post by beachgrad on Jul 26, 2020 14:53:50 GMT -5
Ruddins had a great career at UCSB and had more swings then I think she would ever have believed going into college. IMO you cannot compare the numbers straight up when Ruddins is a go to player at UCSB getting a million attempts and everyone in the building knows were the ball is going and another player that is just one of the quality options on her team. A lot of quality players at other schools might not have been able to thrive in Ruddins role at UCSB. It takes a different mentality to succeed in that environment and that is the point I am trying to make.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2020 15:21:13 GMT -5
I really like Ruddins game and she would have been a lot more effective over her career if UCSB had more offensive options so the opposing team could not just camp out in front of her. Imagine what her efficiency numbers would have been if she was not double blocked on every swing. Probably what they were in 2019. She had a top 5 passing unit in the country and one of the most terminal freshman RSs in D1. It's often noted that she didn't have great players around her, but it was her choice to go to the BW... She had offers to go to a better program. In order for her to fulfill her potential, she needs to show she can bring it week in, week out against tougher competition. where did she have offers to?
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Post by beachgrad on Jul 26, 2020 15:35:26 GMT -5
I cannot remember but she was a top 20 recruit in her class so she must have had a bunch.
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Post by SmokeDogg on Jul 26, 2020 23:09:25 GMT -5
You asked what each program needs. For Fullerton, two things are needed. A strong Rt side player and height on the front row. Even with these needs, I think Fullerton will move up in the standings. Let's hope we have a season to find out. Gotta say I admire your loyalty to your institution. My father has a similar loyalty (I don't) to a BW school that hasn't ever reached the upper echelon of the conference, either. Yes, I am loyal! But Fullerton has reached the upper level. In 2010 Fullerton was conference champions. We finished the year 24-5. Also 2009 was a good year. UCLA came to our house and lost in 5. 25-23, 15-25, 25-20, 18-25, and wait for it, 16-14 Since Fullerton has been down lately, I celebrate small victories. Like Fullerton's 2 set lead at Hawaii and Fullerton's first set win at CPSLO. Also, Fullerton has the best defensive OH1 in sophomore Julia Crawford (not bad offensively either) and a great Libero in Savanh Costello. So yes, I think we will move up.
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Post by trojansc on Jul 26, 2020 23:18:02 GMT -5
Gotta say I admire your loyalty to your institution. My father has a similar loyalty (I don't) to a BW school that hasn't ever reached the upper echelon of the conference, either. Yes, I am loyal! But Fullerton has reached the upper level. In 2010 Fullerton was conference champions. We finished the year 24-5. Also 2009 was a good year. UCLA came to our house and lost in 5. 25-23, 15-25, 25-20, 18-25, and wait for it, 16-14 Since Fullerton has been down lately, I celebrate small victories. Like Fullerton's 2 set lead at Hawaii and Fullerton's first set win at CPSLO. Also, Fullerton has the best defensive OH1 in sophomore Julia Crawford (not bad offensively either) and a great Libero in Savanh Castillo. So yes, I think we will move up. If you made it out alive after following that 2015 Season - you are definitely loyal. That last match of the season was cruel. 0-27, searching for its first win against CSUN, they led 2-0 but ended up falling in 5 to finish winless. Set scores: (25-23, 25-23, 24-26, 23-25, 15-17)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2020 23:26:11 GMT -5
Gotta say I admire your loyalty to your institution. My father has a similar loyalty (I don't) to a BW school that hasn't ever reached the upper echelon of the conference, either. Yes, I am loyal! But Fullerton has reached the upper level. In 2010 Fullerton was conference champions. We finished the year 24-5. Also 2009 was a good year. UCLA came to our house and lost in 5. 25-23, 15-25, 25-20, 18-25, and wait for it, 16-14 Since Fullerton has been down lately, I celebrate small victories. Like Fullerton's 2 set lead at Hawaii and Fullerton's first set win at CPSLO. Also, Fullerton has the best defensive OH1 in sophomore Julia Crawford (not bad offensively either) and a great Libero in Savanh Castillo. So yes, I think we will move up. All due respect to Costello (not Castillo btw) but she'll need to pass better to be a great libero. She had a ton of digs last year but that's primarily because the Titans had no discernable block and they only hit .160 in FBSO. Basically she had WAY more opportunities (over 150 extra balls) than any other libero in the conference!
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Post by SmokeDogg on Jul 27, 2020 1:05:02 GMT -5
bwf2 I am curious what you think of Neena Dimas I also think she is a great DS/L. I corrected the i to an e, thanks.
I think Fullerton has a great foursome of DS/L's in Savana Costello, Neena Dimas, Elizabeth Schryer and Dominique Velarde.
When Julia Crawford is in serve receive or in the back row. Fullerton has one of the best back row defenses in league.
let's hope for a season so we all have a chance to see how our teams preform.
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Post by medusa on Jul 27, 2020 14:16:52 GMT -5
IMO: This 2020 season should be cancelled, for the well being ( health) for all involved in the program....Even tho the athletes are young, this virus might do harm to their health later on in life.
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Post by proftubed on Jul 27, 2020 14:36:06 GMT -5
IMO: This 2020 season should be cancelled, for the well being ( health) for all involved in the program....Even tho the athletes are young, this virus might do harm to their health later on in life. I couldn't agree more. This fall season needs to be moved to the spring.
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Post by beachgrad on Jul 27, 2020 15:08:48 GMT -5
I am not sure that the young ladies are safer from not catching COVID if the fall semester is cancelled then playing and living in a controlled environment during the season on a campus without many students or visitors. The players might be at more risk living their lives outside of volleyball doing what young people normally do each and every day. I have to believe they would be exposed to less people and possible infection during camp and season then if they were not playing. Of course I do not have any evidence to support this position but the young people I know are living their lives pretty freely and potentially exposing themselves in the process.
Whatever the conference decides I am sure it will be in the players best interest.
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on Jul 28, 2020 21:32:13 GMT -5
Of course I do not have any evidence to support this position but the young people I know are living their lives pretty freely and potentially exposing themselves in the process. The highlighted was proven to be true this past Spring Break and at "COVID parties".
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Post by jake on Jul 29, 2020 13:07:54 GMT -5
A cancelled season will hurt all the seniors. Basically, eliminating their senior athletic season.
Sure,...life will go on, but,...why? Even if this becomes a conference ONLY schedule and non-spectator matches.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 13:28:39 GMT -5
A cancelled season will hurt all the seniors. Basically, eliminating their senior athletic season. Sure,...life will go on, but,...why? Even if this becomes a conference ONLY schedule and non-spectator matches. Partly for health concerns but more importantly from the BW perspective, for financial reasons. Schools are now looking at their budgets and the cost of the necessary health protocols and deciding if a season is even worth it.
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Post by proftubed on Jul 29, 2020 14:04:33 GMT -5
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