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Post by volleylbc on May 13, 2021 0:07:18 GMT -5
I just want to see Plummer with the national team this time around. She didn't look too good with the "B" team at the random Norceca tournament they were at in 2019 (she didn't start) but obviously she's much better now and she's on the left instead of the right. I'm hoping Plummer makes the most of the opportunity this summer, I'm assuming she's on the roster. I want to see her on the right tbh but I'm all for her gaining more momentum and confidence on the left side going into the Paris quad (or whatever we're calling it). Imoco will also be a big challenge for her, and hopefully she responds well and can be a viable passer. I also don't think her position needs to be so static, but this summer and her time with Imoco will be big tests for her future. There’s a 50/50 chance She’ll be training during the Paris Quad for beach. |
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Post by basil on May 13, 2021 0:14:38 GMT -5
Mazzanti’s keeping his whole “A” team at home to prep for the Olympics outside of VNL. Serbia’s doing the same...it’s a risk though. Basically they’ll come into the Olympics with like no match experience this year. Gotcha. I was thinking it was for scouting purposes but theres so much film out there already so not sending them for that wouldn't be smart. But I guess keeping them home to prep makes sense to be rested? I do think with Egonu she will be just fine! but I get what youre saying yeah...to be fair the Euro teams also have the European Championships this year which is a way bigger priority for them. Makes sense to let them rest out the VNL while prepping for the Olympics. Plus Russia and Argentina are their first two matches so they have a couple of warmups before the really good teams. |
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Post by Disc808 on May 13, 2021 0:25:34 GMT -5
I'm hoping Plummer makes the most of the opportunity this summer, I'm assuming she's on the roster. I want to see her on the right tbh but I'm all for her gaining more momentum and confidence on the left side going into the Paris quad (or whatever we're calling it). Imoco will also be a big challenge for her, and hopefully she responds well and can be a viable passer. I also don't think her position needs to be so static, but this summer and her time with Imoco will be big tests for her future. There’s a 50/50 chance She’ll be training during the Paris Quad for beach. I do recall her stating on the OOS show that she wants to transition to the beach in 2024/2025. Honestly, it makes the most sense for her to transition to the beach after Paris but who knows how her goals will change in the future. I'm sure she's giving indoors her all as of rn. |
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Post by Reach on May 13, 2021 0:35:32 GMT -5
There’s a 50/50 chance She’ll be training during the Paris Quad for beach. I do recall her stating on the OOS show that she wants to transition to the beach in 2024/2025. Honestly, it makes the most sense for her to transition to the beach after Paris but who knows how her goals will change in the future. I'm sure she's giving indoors her all as of rn. Never forget that Foluke has wanted to hang it up after the end of each olympics to become a Dr … |
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on May 13, 2021 1:10:33 GMT -5
Gotcha. I was thinking it was for scouting purposes but theres so much film out there already so not sending them for that wouldn't be smart. But I guess keeping them home to prep makes sense to be rested? I do think with Egonu she will be just fine! but I get what youre saying yeah...to be fair the Euro teams also have the European Championships this year which is a way bigger priority for them. Makes sense to let them rest out the VNL while prepping for the Olympics. Plus Russia and Argentina are their first two matches so they have a couple of warmups before the really good teams. damn, imagine Russia being the "warmup" team |
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Post by basil on May 13, 2021 1:16:28 GMT -5
yeah...to be fair the Euro teams also have the European Championships this year which is a way bigger priority for them. Makes sense to let them rest out the VNL while prepping for the Olympics. Plus Russia and Argentina are their first two matches so they have a couple of warmups before the really good teams. damn, imagine Russia being the "warmup" team without Parubets? They're basically Serbia except weaker serving and much weaker OOS. They'll get served off the floor. They'll be solid if Parubets is playing but last I heard she was injured with a pretty serious ligament tear or something. |
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on May 13, 2021 1:25:01 GMT -5
damn, imagine Russia being the "warmup" team without Parubets? They're basically Serbia except weaker serving and much weaker OOS. They'll get served off the floor. They'll be solid if Parubets is playing but last I heard she was injured with a pretty serious ligament tear or something. Yeah I heard Parubets was out with an ACL injury.
I also think that Russia is pretty weak this cycle *with or without Parubets* (down 0-2 18-22 against Korea in the olympic qualifier was not a good sign lol) but they are a historically strong team with a good tradition, so it's hard to imagine them being the warmup team lol
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Post by trojansc on May 13, 2021 1:33:02 GMT -5
I still think Russia has potential to make some noise.
But, they certainly aren't trending well. After winning the 2010 World Championships, they haven't qualified for the Semifinals in the Olympics or World Championships since that point.
4 straight times at the 2 major tournaments they haven't made it past the Final 6 (or Quarterfinals).
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on May 13, 2021 1:48:14 GMT -5
I still think Russia has potential to make some noise. But, they certainly aren't trending well. After winning the 2010 World Championships, they haven't qualified for the Semifinals in the Olympics or World Championships since that point. 4 straight times at the 2 major tournaments they haven't made it past the Final 6 (or Quarterfinals). to be fair, they ran into brazil who was 4th in the other pool in 2012. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 13:01:45 GMT -5
WE GOT A ROSTER
Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ.)
2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois)
3 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford Univ.)
4 Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska)
6 Tori Dixon (M, 6-3, Burnsville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin)
8 Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
10 Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Univ. of Nebraska)
11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.)
12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Cincinnati, Edina, Minnesota)
13 Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota)
14 Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (OH, 6-3, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Illinois)
15 Kim Hill (OH, 6-4, Portland, Ore., Pepperdine, Univ.)
16 Foluke Gunderson (M, 6-3, London, Canada, Stanford Univ.)
17 Megan Courtney (L, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State Univ.)
22 Haleigh Washington (M, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ.)
23 Kelsey Robinson (OH, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska)
24 Chiaka Ogbogu (M, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas)
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on May 13, 2021 13:03:50 GMT -5
WE GOT A ROSTER Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ.) 2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois) 3 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford Univ.) 4 Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska) 6 Tori Dixon (M, 6-3, Burnsville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin) 8 Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 10 Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Univ. of Nebraska) 11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.) 12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Cincinnati, Edina, Minnesota) 13 Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 14 Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (OH, 6-3, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Illinois) 15 Kim Hill (OH, 6-4, Portland, Ore., Pepperdine, Univ.) 16 Foluke Gunderson (M, 6-3, London, Canada, Stanford Univ.) 17 Megan Courtney (L, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State Univ.) 22 Haleigh Washington (M, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ.) 23 Kelsey Robinson (OH, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska) 24 Chiaka Ogbogu (M, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas) I am shook, there is no Lowe |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 13:04:07 GMT -5
WE GOT A ROSTER Micha Hancock (S, 5-11, Edmond, Okla., Penn State Univ.) 2 Jordyn Poulter (S, 6-2, Aurora, Colo., Univ. of Illinois) 3 Kathryn Plummer (OH, 6-6, Aliso Viejo, Calif., Stanford Univ.) 4 Justine Wong-Orantes (L, 5-6, Cypress, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska) 6 Tori Dixon (M, 6-3, Burnsville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. of Wisconsin) 8 Hannah Tapp (M, 6-3, Stewartville, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 10 Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Univ. of Nebraska) 11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.) 12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Cincinnati, Edina, Minnesota) 13 Sarah Wilhite Parsons (OH, 6-2, Eden Prairie, Minn., Univ. of Minnesota) 14 Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (OH, 6-3, Champaign, Ill., Univ. of Illinois) 15 Kim Hill (OH, 6-4, Portland, Ore., Pepperdine, Univ.) 16 Foluke Gunderson (M, 6-3, London, Canada, Stanford Univ.) 17 Megan Courtney (L, 6-1, Dayton, Ohio, Penn State Univ.) 22 Haleigh Washington (M, 6-3, Colorado Springs, Colo., Penn State Univ.) 23 Kelsey Robinson (OH, 6-2, Manhattan Beach, Calif., Univ. of Nebraska) 24 Chiaka Ogbogu (M, 6-2, Coppell, Texas, Univ. of Texas) I am shook, there is no Lowe madden is shook as well lol |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 13:05:08 GMT -5
I am shook, there is no Lowe madden is shook as well lol speechless. I wasn’t thinking she was gonna make Tokyo. I was hoping. I thought there would be no doubt she would at least go to VNL though |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2021 13:06:51 GMT -5
But yay Tapp!
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Post by jwvolley on May 13, 2021 13:08:46 GMT -5
It's because of that on court tantrum she had during AU probably. Can't mess with the Kumbaya mojo lmao
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