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Post by azsker on Apr 18, 2021 15:30:16 GMT -5
I think to give them little chance is a stretch. Regardless of Stivrins playing, serving and passing at Nebraska wins them games. They’ve done it for years. That’s an impact on the game Stivrins has nothing to do with. Now, does she make us better and is our best player? Of course, but to say this game wasn’t still in our favor without her I feel is a stretch. Theyve served and pass exceptionally for years with the exception of the last two years. While this season has been improved this is not the serve pass Husker team you accurately describe historically. I’d like to have seen the betting line before the injury was announced and the after. Your also only acknowledging the loss of her play, As I mentioned Stivrins is not only their best player but their leader and their most experienced, most mature player. That’s incredibly significant in the NCAA tournament We’ve seen all of these players have phenomenal serving matches. Yes-inconsistency has been present the past 2 years but they’re all capable of doing it. This shouldn’t be overly surprising against a Baylor team that isn’t known for their backrow play. I understand your point with Stivrins, but Hames is also a captain that has started for 3 years. Sweet and Sun are 4 year starters. Schwarzenbach, as well as the 3 previously mentioned, have all started and played in the national championship that went 5 sets against a very powerful Stanford team. We don’t have a bunch of chumps and Stivrins out on the court. All of these girls can play at a high level. It’s not to discredit Stivrins’ impact at all-I’m not a fool.
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Post by ilikecorn on Apr 18, 2021 15:30:36 GMT -5
Feels like just yesterday, doesn't it? Didn't that game start at like 10 am or something? 😂 yeah some early time like 11 I think. I had just had a morning light lift and vb practice and then I was supposed to go to class but skipped to watch it. I remember that day so clearly 😂 You rebel!
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Post by Huskerhawk on Apr 18, 2021 15:33:55 GMT -5
I was low key wishing Strivens would have broken out with the Camo jacket. 😀
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Post by jwvolley on Apr 18, 2021 15:37:05 GMT -5
I was low key wishing Strivens would have broken out with the Camo jacket. 😀 not if that meant an ACL tear
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Post by Huskerhawk on Apr 18, 2021 15:39:29 GMT -5
I was low key wishing Strivens would have broken out with the Camo jacket. 😀 not if that meant an ACL tear Of course.
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Post by Kingsley on Apr 18, 2021 15:41:11 GMT -5
Cook was asked if the Stivrins injury started in Omaha with the hard court surfaces.
"I'm not going to go there. I'll get in trouble."
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Post by huskersrule95 on Apr 18, 2021 15:42:37 GMT -5
Yeah, that 2014 season was the most rough since I started following the team (2012), but that match will always be on of my faves. Then 2016, omg I need a replay of that because it’s not posted anywhere. That block on Simone Lee was the loudest I ever yelled at a screen in my life 😂 Feels like just yesterday, doesn't it? Didn't that game start at like 10 am or something? 😂I took day off of work for that. After first 2 sets I was thinking “WTF, I took the day off and we are gonna get swept”. The atmosphere in Devaney was incredible especially at the end.
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Post by knapplc on Apr 18, 2021 15:44:24 GMT -5
I was low key wishing Strivens would have broken out with the Camo jacket. 😀 Get Cori Kooper on the line, STAT!
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Post by Kingsley on Apr 18, 2021 15:45:16 GMT -5
Another quote on Stivrins:
"She may have to play on Monday, yeah. We'll see."
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Post by jwvolley on Apr 18, 2021 15:45:37 GMT -5
Feels like just yesterday, doesn't it? Didn't that game start at like 10 am or something? 😂I took day off of work for that. After first 2 sets I was thinking “WTF, I took the day off and we are gonna get swept”. The atmosphere in Devaney was incredible especially at the end. That tournament was a roller coaster. First half of the regional semi: PANIC Second half of the regional semi: yass Entire regional final: yasssss Week leading up to the national semis: That championship match against Minnesota is gonna be intense National semifinal: well, cr*p.
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Post by photos1 on Apr 18, 2021 15:47:56 GMT -5
Absolutely embarrassing for Baylor. Congrats To Nebraska for playing well without Lauren. More embarrassing commentary. . . You have no clue about this sport or it’s players...I feel sorry for you because I don’t think you get it at all. GLR
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Post by huskervolleyball on Apr 18, 2021 15:48:32 GMT -5
Lmao my mom was so confident we were gonna win back to back after that Regional Final match against Wash loool. Boy did we looked flat in the Final Four.
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Post by Kingsley on Apr 18, 2021 15:49:50 GMT -5
Cook said that Russ Rose has gotten PSU baby apparel for Lauren Cook's son.
Didn't think I'd type that sentence today.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Apr 18, 2021 15:49:56 GMT -5
Theyve served and pass exceptionally for years with the exception of the last two years. While this season has been improved this is not the serve pass Husker team you accurately describe historically. I’d like to have seen the betting line before the injury was announced and the after. Your also only acknowledging the loss of her play, As I mentioned Stivrins is not only their best player but their leader and their most experienced, most mature player. That’s incredibly significant in the NCAA tournament We’ve seen all of these players have phenomenal serving matches. Yes-inconsistency has been present the past 2 years but they’re all capable of doing it. This shouldn’t be overly surprising against a Baylor team that isn’t known for their backrow play. I understand your point with Stivrins, but Hames is also a captain that has started for 3 years. Sweet and Sun are 4 year starters. Schwarzenbach, as well as the 3 previously mentioned, have all started and played in the national championship that went 5 sets against a very powerful Stanford team. We don’t have a bunch of chumps and Stivrins out on the court. All of these girls can play at a high level. It’s not to discredit Stivrins’ impact at all-I’m not a fool. All good points
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Apr 18, 2021 15:51:09 GMT -5
WOW WOW WOW WOW! What a fun freaking win!!! Some of my thoughts: I could not be happier for Callie and Jazz - also don't underestimate their postseason experience coming in clutch right now. Lexi was nails for the most part - curious if playing a Big 12 school fired her up (and obviously needing to take over with no Lauren). Also can we talk about Hames?? So happy to see her thriving right now. I'm really hoping this match is a tipping point for this team and these players!! Also really glad Kenzie started passing better - cause that was brutal at first. Lastly, watching Caffey just rip balls will never get old! GBR!!!! (sorry for the word voimit but I AM HYPE)!
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