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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 17:50:05 GMT -5
Mikkleson is an interesting idea. As far as Houghton goes, I'm not sure it's a good sign that Onosko was playing ahead of her when Cailin only passed 2.01. The good news is that Hoffman is a good passer (2.23, same as McPherson in 2019) and Endsley has a good touch too. So whoever does get the job, shouldn't have too much to do. For libero I think Maeve Griffin is going to have an opportunity to take the position. I still can't understand the decision to sub Crenshaw for Hoffman for backrow in the second half of the season. I think Hoffman was actually a better passer and defender overall than Crenshaw. Is that true statistically? Yes. Hoffman had a good pass percentage of 55.7% (only McPherson was better at 56.6%), Crenshaw was 46.1%. Comparing OHs defensively is a little more nuanced (because those with better movement touch more balls) but Hoffman had both better dig success rate and better dig accuracy. The passing alone is enough of an edge for Hoffman as a 6-Ro player.
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Post by mikegarrison on May 3, 2020 17:52:30 GMT -5
Mikkleson is an interesting idea. As far as Houghton goes, I'm not sure it's a good sign that Onosko was playing ahead of her when Cailin only passed 2.01. The good news is that Hoffman is a good passer (2.23, same as McPherson in 2019) and Endsley has a good touch too. So whoever does get the job, shouldn't have too much to do. For libero I think Maeve Griffin is going to have an opportunity to take the position. I still can't understand the decision to sub Crenshaw for Hoffman for backrow in the second half of the season. I think Hoffman was actually a better passer and defender overall than Crenshaw. Is that true statistically? Hoffman was injured, you know. Maybe that had something to do with how the players were used.
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Post by volleyl0ver on May 3, 2020 17:57:30 GMT -5
Jupiter to Bricio to Lanier... Who is gonna be the next super star left side for USC??
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Post by mikegarrison on May 3, 2020 17:59:52 GMT -5
Jupiter to Bricio to Lanier... Who is gonna be the next super star left side for USC?? My daughter! (At least, that's what her college application says.)
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Post by Hawk Attack on May 3, 2020 18:07:17 GMT -5
Jupiter to Bricio to Lanier... Who is gonna be the next super star left side for USC?? My daughter! (At least, that's what her college application says.) Please provide pictures of her hitting a volleyball to substantiate your application. A still shot, taken on a backyard net, should suffice.
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Post by ilikecorn on May 3, 2020 19:48:17 GMT -5
I thought Phoebe Grace did well at M2. Not an offensive power like Oblad was but she blocked well. They also have Kennedi Evans returning from taking last season off. I believe Grace and Evans were the starting duo in 2018 when Oblad was injured, they went to the tourney with a similar roster to what they'll have this year. Doehrmann might be harder to replace, but I don't know a lot about Utah's backups because she was basically the only one playing most matches. Hah, life is good when you have 2 elite 6-Ro pins. Stephens played DS in 2019 but she passed so badly (1.87 grade, 40% good pass percentage) that I can't see any way they run with her at libero. They have Dong, who redshirted 2019, so she'll compete for libero I'd guess. They must have a strong libero in the incoming class but relying on freshman is always risky.The other thing I'll say about Utah is they are one injury away from being very average. That's the issue with being so dominant on two players. Obviously every top team has a best player, but Utah really can't afford to lose either Drews or Koerber whereas I think Washington, Stanford or UCLA all have more depth on their rosters. Maddie Robinson transferred from BYU so that will help the pin depth.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 20:20:29 GMT -5
Hah, life is good when you have 2 elite 6-Ro pins. Stephens played DS in 2019 but she passed so badly (1.87 grade, 40% good pass percentage) that I can't see any way they run with her at libero. They have Dong, who redshirted 2019, so she'll compete for libero I'd guess. They must have a strong libero in the incoming class but relying on freshman is always risky.The other thing I'll say about Utah is they are one injury away from being very average. That's the issue with being so dominant on two players. Obviously every top team has a best player, but Utah really can't afford to lose either Drews or Koerber whereas I think Washington, Stanford or UCLA all have more depth on their rosters. Maddie Robinson transferred from BYU so that will help the pin depth. a BYU to Utah transfer? Spicy
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Post by ilikecorn on May 3, 2020 20:42:09 GMT -5
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Post by azvb on May 3, 2020 22:23:45 GMT -5
Hah, life is good when you have 2 elite 6-Ro pins. Stephens played DS in 2019 but she passed so badly (1.87 grade, 40% good pass percentage) that I can't see any way they run with her at libero. They have Dong, who redshirted 2019, so she'll compete for libero I'd guess. They must have a strong libero in the incoming class but relying on freshman is always risky.The other thing I'll say about Utah is they are one injury away from being very average. That's the issue with being so dominant on two players. Obviously every top team has a best player, but Utah really can't afford to lose either Drews or Koerber whereas I think Washington, Stanford or UCLA all have more depth on their rosters. Maddie Robinson transferred from BYU so that will help the pin depth. This transfer just baffles me. Barring injury, she won’t get much playing time at Utah. Why? Inquiring minds want to know. Well, me, I want to know. She jumped around a bit in high school. Maybe that’s just her thing-looking for the strongest team.
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Post by mikegarrison on May 3, 2020 22:26:00 GMT -5
Maddie Robinson transferred from BYU so that will help the pin depth. This transfer just baffles me. Barring injury, she won’t get much playing time at Utah. Why? Inquiring minds want to know. Well, me, I want to know. She jumped around a bit in high school. Maybe that’s just her thing-looking for the strongest team. Maybe it's got nothing to do with volleyball.
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Post by spikeandserve on May 3, 2020 22:38:14 GMT -5
Recently I got a chance to talk to Keegan Cook about his University of Washington program: culture, leadership style, and trends for the future.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 22:56:41 GMT -5
2020 is super exciting for this conference, for the past 3 years there's always been a clear front runner at Stanford. 2020 could be anyone's year and I think more competitive than recent years. Front Runners: UTAH I think the Utes are the front runners of the front runners. They have one of the best pair of pins in the country in Drews and Koerber. Both 6-rotation players that can really do it all. SKT was a great surprise in 2019, one of the best up and coming setters in the pac and received nods from USA in tryouts. The middle and libero will be a mystery or point of weakness. Phoebe Grace posted good blocking numbers but her offense is abysmal. Whoever will fill the void from Oblad and Doehrmann will be difficult. The other outside will be a mystery as well but not in a bad way. Launiere will have a time picking between Weatherington, Yett and Robinson. UCLA Returning reigning POY Mac May and adds some pretty big time transfers in eLan McCall and Zoe Fleck. May's game is pretty self explanatory. A healthy McCall will more than fill the gap of departing senior, Simo. A good passer and pretty terminal. Fleck really busted out onto the national scene as one of the top liberos, garnering nods from USA in tryouts. She could really be the solution UCLA needs in the defense dept. A big question going in is what type of offense the bruins will be running. Incoming frosh Ndiaye garners a lot of hype and will be telling how she performs come the fall. Hadrych is a returner and had a decent season. If a 6-2 is ran, both will be the line-up but a 5-1, I will be curious to see who wins out. Washington The huskies lose one of the best OH in the country in 2019 in Bajema alongside Niece and McPherson, both of which were stellar defenders. Niece averaged 1.3 blocks/set and Shayne cracked a 500 dig season. Despite the losses, leading the way is EMP who made herself a name as one of the top setters in the league and nationally last season. She'll be in quite the company next season with 3 middles who all received nods from USA in tryouts alongside a handful of capable pins. While all 3 middles look to have quite the defensive capabilities, but a difference maker will be their offensive growth. Hoffman shows signs of becoming another top-notch OH for the huskies following the likes of Bajema, Schwan, Vansant, etc. Who will join her on the left will be interesting as Drechsel and Crenshaw are two promising accomplices. Washington will also be a team that could depend on the type of offense they run. Does Cook run a 3-middle offense, ideally creating a monster block or does Drechsel stay as OPP and one middle sits? With either type, I believe they'll be one of the best blocking teams in the country. Stanford They lose one of the best group of players to have ever played in NCAA history BUT they return 2019's #1 recruiting class and incomes a top 5 2020 class., Kipp will for sure be the top returner and see herself be depended on for a lot of offense. Other than Kipp, a lot (imo) seems to be up in the air. Is McClure a mainstay or does she get reverted to a DS role like she started in this season? Does Formico take over Hentz' jersey? How will the other pieces fall into place? However it does, it will for sure be a tough one.
Potential Contender USC The loss of Lanier will be felt heavily. But a healthy Brooke Botkin has the potential to take over. Kalen Owes and Weske are promising as well. We'll see the effect new coach has on the program.
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on May 3, 2020 23:25:49 GMT -5
2020 is super exciting for this conference, for the past 3 years there's always been a clear front runner at Stanford. 2020 could be anyone's year and I think more competitive than recent years. Front Runners: UTAHI think the Utes are the front runners of the front runners. They have one of the best pair of pins in the country in Drews and Koerber. Both 6-rotation players that can really do it all. SKT was a great surprise in 2019, one of the best up and coming setters in the pac and received nods from USA in tryouts. The middle and libero will be a mystery or point of weakness. Phoebe Grace posted good blocking numbers but her offense is abysmal. Whoever will fill the void from Oblad and Doehrmann will be difficult. The other outside will be a mystery as well but not in a bad way. Launiere will have a time picking between Weatherington, Yett and Robinson. UCLAReturning reigning POY Mac May and adds some pretty big time transfers in eLan McCall and Zoe Fleck. May's game is pretty self explanatory. A healthy McCall will more than fill the gap of departing senior, Simo. A good passer and pretty terminal. Fleck really busted out onto the national scene as one of the top liberos, garnering nods from USA in tryouts. She could really be the solution UCLA needs in the defense dept. A big question going in is what type of offense the bruins will be running. Incoming frosh Ndiaye garners a lot of hype and will be telling how she performs come the fall. Hadrych is a returner and had a decent season. If a 6-2 is ran, both will be the line-up but a 5-1, I will be curious to see who wins out. WashingtonThe huskies lose one of the best OH in the country in 2019 in Bajema alongside Niece and McPherson, both of which were stellar defenders. Niece averaged 1.3 blocks/set and Shayne cracked a 500 dig season. Despite the losses, leading the way is EMP who made herself a name as one of the top setters in the league and nationally last season. She'll be in quite the company next season with 3 middles who all received nods from USA in tryouts alongside a handful of capable pins. While all 3 middles look to have quite the defensive capabilities, but a difference maker will be their offensive growth. Hoffman shows signs of becoming another top-notch OH for the huskies following the likes of Bajema, Schwan, Vansant, etc. Who will join her on the left will be interesting as Drechsel and Crenshaw are two promising accomplices. Washington will also be a team that could depend on the type of offense they run. Does Cook run a 3-middle offense, ideally creating a monster block or does Drechsel stay as OPP and one middle sits? With either type, I believe they'll be one of the best blocking teams in the country. Stanford
They lose one of the best group of players to have ever played in NCAA history BUT they return 2019's #1 recruiting class and incomes a top 5 2020 class., Kipp will for sure be the top returner and see herself be depended on for a lot of offense. Other than Kipp, a lot (imo) seems to be up in the air. Is McClure a mainstay or does she get reverted to a DS role like she started in this season? Does Formico take over Hentz' jersey? How will the other pieces fall into place? However it does, it will for sure be a tough one. Potential Contender USCThe loss of Lanier will be felt heavily. But a healthy Brooke Botkin has the potential to take over. Kalen Owes and Weske are promising as well. We'll see the effect new coach has on the program. Very good write-up. In essence, I agree with your Top Four....BUT I view Stanford, Utah and UW as 1A, 1B and 1C (not necessarily in order). I am not sold on the Bruins, as far as the hype surrounding them. Will losing their AC (a buffer between Sealy-team) affect chemistry? Potential Contender? I'd put WSU (always undervalued) there.
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Post by libro on May 3, 2020 23:32:47 GMT -5
I’m so hype to see all these new liberos
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Post by liberosetter101 on May 4, 2020 1:28:31 GMT -5
Anyone think Yett could sneak in as the libero? She impressed me with her passing and some of her digs were stellar.
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