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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 13, 2021 5:09:04 GMT -5
Has Sheffield made any statement about Orzel‘s absence at all? If so I haven’t seen it. That strikes me as odd. Only that she’s “day to day.” Punzel has it as an “undisclosed injury.”
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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 13, 2021 8:45:20 GMT -5
So, recruiting. From what Punzel has mentioned, the only uncommitted players we have left possibly on the board for 2023 are Byrd (RS) & Brandewie (MB).
And as of right now, Wrobel is the lone member of the recruiting class of 2022.
Assuming that Wohlert graduates, since she jumped in the lake, here's our lineup for 2022:
Pins: Demps, Jardine, Orzoł, Wrobel, Gregorski MB: Robinson, Smrek S: Hammill, Ashburn DS: Boyer, MacDonald, Reed
So. Um. We are THIN going into next year.
Go go gadget transfer portal, I guess?
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Post by badgerbill on Sept 13, 2021 8:58:14 GMT -5
You forgot Orzol on next year's roster. I am hopeful that we get Byrd and or the MB,if not perhaps Sheff will go overseas and nab a recruit or two; otherwise it's the transfer portal.
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Sept 13, 2021 9:11:03 GMT -5
I'm feeling pretty negative about recruiting right now so apologies. I'm not so convinced Wisconsin is the front runner for Byrd. I'm sure her home state of Florida and Mary Wise are a huge advantage. We can't count out PSU and Purdue because they have a lot to offer. If she commits to Texas after the onslaught of commits this past week then I'm jumping in front of a bus. Don't get me started on my jealousy of Florida and Texas attracting female athletes of color. I know next to nothing about Brandewie, but you'd have to think OSU's resurgence, including facilities, are huge pro in staying home. I don't think the staff should bank on international recruits. Whether it's changes of heart (Anthouli and potentially another recruit who never made it to Wisconsin), homesickness, or WHATEVER, I'm hesitant in big-time international recruiting (meaning blue chip recruits who could easily go pro). We have to bank on 1) decommits for players whose 'stock' has risen since their original commitment 2) 'lower ranked' uncommitted recruits 3) transfers; I guarantee at least one MB high-potential transfer will be sought after this season (Bre Kelley, come hereeeee)
ETA: I know nothing about Bre Kelley's status at Florida. I was just picking a MB who was a potential Badger target and had ties to the USA youth pipeline with current players (Robinson, Reed, etc).
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Sept 13, 2021 9:21:33 GMT -5
I'm beginning to wonder what the deal is with Orzol. Watching her in the pregame there was no visible sign of injury, though that doesn’t rule it out. I wonder if it might be an eligibility issue. Something from her previous education? Paperwork didn’t get to admissions office? Demps just isn’t the answer. At times she was clueless as to what was going on.
Like badgerbreath said, Demps is young. She needs time to play through the mental mistakes and carry the weight that an OH does; she's never played with full stadiums and she shows flashes of extreme potential. We'll need the depth both later in the season and when other outsides under perform. Selfishly, I like Demps and Jardine getting reps now because next season will be a real interesting time without these super seniors.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 13, 2021 9:25:08 GMT -5
You forgot Orzol on next year's roster. Thanks, fixed.
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Post by robtearle on Sept 13, 2021 9:33:46 GMT -5
You forgot Orzol on next year's roster. Thanks, fixed. Hart has eligibility for 2022. No, I don't expect her to choose to use it, but it is there nevertheless. (Her "five year window" started in 2017 when she red-shirted. Normally, it would end with the 2021 season, but COVID extends that one year. She played in 2018, 2019, 2020-21, and 2021, but 2020-21 doesn't count because of COVID.)
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Sept 13, 2021 9:35:22 GMT -5
Hart has eligibility for 2022. No, I don't expect her to choose to use it, but it is there nevertheless. (Her "five year window" started in 2017 when she red-shirted. Normally, it would end with the 2021 season, but COVID extends that one year. She played in 2018, 2019, 2020-21, and 2021, but 2020-21 doesn't count because of COVID.)
There could always be a change of Hart (see what I did there), but she's mentioned this is her final season and that she's happy to be moving on with the class she came in with in 2017.
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Post by badgerbreath on Sept 13, 2021 10:24:52 GMT -5
Yeah. I like the players we'll have after this year but we will definitely be thin. The Anthouli decision and Gorum retiring created a real problem. Byrd and Brandewie would go some way to solving that issue. I can understand Swindle going to some place she will likely start immediately - though Texas does not have the best track record for setters.
On the upside, Wisconsin should be very attractive for transfers looking at graduate school.
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Post by volleyaudience on Sept 13, 2021 10:33:20 GMT -5
I'm feeling pretty negative about recruiting right now so apologies. I'm not so convinced Wisconsin is the front runner for Byrd. I'm sure her home state of Florida and Mary Wise are a huge advantage. We can't count out PSU and Purdue because they have a lot to offer. If she commits to Texas after the onslaught of commits this past week then I'm jumping in front of a bus. Don't get me started on my jealousy of Florida and Texas attracting female athletes of color. I know next to nothing about Brandewie, but you'd have to think OSU's resurgence, including facilities, are huge pro in staying home. I don't think the staff should bank on international recruits. Whether it's changes of heart (Anthouli and potentially another recruit who never made it to Wisconsin), homesickness, or WHATEVER, I'm hesitant in big-time international recruiting (meaning blue chip recruits who could easily go pro). We have to bank on 1) decommits for players whose 'stock' has risen since their original commitment 2) 'lower ranked' uncommitted recruits 3) transfers; I guarantee at least one MB high-potential transfer will be sought after this season (Bre Kelley, come hereeeee)
ETA: I know nothing about Bre Kelley's status at Florida. I was just picking a MB who was a potential Badger target and had ties to the USA youth pipeline with current players (Robinson, Reed, etc).
Take a few calm deep breaths. Don't jump in front of a bus. Badgers need you.
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Sept 13, 2021 11:02:01 GMT -5
I'm feeling pretty negative about recruiting right now so apologies. I'm not so convinced Wisconsin is the front runner for Byrd. I'm sure her home state of Florida and Mary Wise are a huge advantage. We can't count out PSU and Purdue because they have a lot to offer. If she commits to Texas after the onslaught of commits this past week then I'm jumping in front of a bus. Don't get me started on my jealousy of Florida and Texas attracting female athletes of color. I know next to nothing about Brandewie, but you'd have to think OSU's resurgence, including facilities, are huge pro in staying home. I don't think the staff should bank on international recruits. Whether it's changes of heart (Anthouli and potentially another recruit who never made it to Wisconsin), homesickness, or WHATEVER, I'm hesitant in big-time international recruiting (meaning blue chip recruits who could easily go pro). We have to bank on 1) decommits for players whose 'stock' has risen since their original commitment 2) 'lower ranked' uncommitted recruits 3) transfers; I guarantee at least one MB high-potential transfer will be sought after this season (Bre Kelley, come hereeeee)
ETA: I know nothing about Bre Kelley's status at Florida. I was just picking a MB who was a potential Badger target and had ties to the USA youth pipeline with current players (Robinson, Reed, etc).
Take a few calm deep breaths. Don't jump in front of a bus. Badgers need you.
LOL, appreciate the support. I will not be jumping in front of a bus.
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Post by volleyaudience on Sept 13, 2021 11:43:49 GMT -5
Take a few calm deep breaths. Don't jump in front of a bus. Badgers need you.
LOL, appreciate the support. I will not be jumping in front of a bus.
I thought your jump in front of a bus comment was hilarious. Especially since Wisconsin has a strong team and a great start in a year when Stanford, Nebraska and Penn State are not well organized. Everyone in the Big10 has losses except WI & OSU. Many players are confused with their roles with these Covid bloated rosters. This may be Wisconsin's best start and best opportunity ever. After the strong finish the last two years, Wisconsin fans may not be getting much sympathy this year. Cheers. Go Big10.
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Post by greatlakesvballer on Sept 13, 2021 12:25:16 GMT -5
Has Sheffield made any statement about Orzel‘s absence at all? If so I haven’t seen it. That strikes me as odd. Only that she’s “day to day.” Punzel has it as an “undisclosed injury.” On Friday evening, someone with knowledge from a trainer said it's a strained Achilles tendon.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Sept 13, 2021 12:28:25 GMT -5
Only that she’s “day to day.” Punzel has it as an “undisclosed injury.” On Friday evening, someone with knowledge from a trainer said it's a strained Achilles tendon. Oh, dude. DON'T !!!!###$$$!!! WITH THE ACHILLES.
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Post by badgerbreath on Sept 13, 2021 12:30:26 GMT -5
Yikes. That's a no good if true. Need to be careful with that, especially as an OH.
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