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Post by sevb on Sept 8, 2023 12:10:00 GMT -5
Volleyball is such a crazy game. How does a team win a set 25 - 17, then the next one 25 - 9 (!), then lose the next one 25 - 21? Or maybe more appropriate to ask that from the opposite perspective, e.g. how do you lose a set 21 - 25, then the next one 9 - 25 (!) then somehow find a way to win the next one 25 - 21? Never… ever… feel comfortable after a blow out in a non deciding set…
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 8, 2023 12:53:15 GMT -5
Volleyball is such a crazy game. How does a team win a set 25 - 17, then the next one 25 - 9 (!), then lose the next one 25 - 21? Or maybe more appropriate to ask that from the opposite perspective, e.g. how do you lose a set 21 - 25, then the next one 9 - 25 (!) then somehow find a way to win the next one 25 - 21? Getting aced and blocked can get ya demoralized and unfocused quick. Props to Sacramento State on refocusing to win the 4th.
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Post by Gladys Kravitz on Sept 8, 2023 19:14:33 GMT -5
She is tanking at UV and when booted from the program there Mary can bring her back so she can terrorize all the players again. Show us on the doll where the UF staff hurt you… I am hearing things
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Post by jomama on Sept 8, 2023 19:50:56 GMT -5
Show us on the doll where the UF staff hurt you… I am hearing things Probably better to be seen than heard. I heard about the struggle vs Sacramento State, so I decided to come to the match and see it live. Yes, seeing is believing and is better than hearing.
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 9, 2023 16:04:08 GMT -5
Obviously couldn't watch today's game, but I still have some thoughts from following the stats. Florida hit .375, which was good to see.
I am close to giving up on our non-Dixon MB being able to produce offensively. Okammor got majority of playing time here, but Thomas and Essix also played a bit in the first set. Okammor got the 2 kills and the trio was a combined 2-2-6 in 3 sets...against Winthrop. Ouch. Doesn't look like the team has much confidence in this group to get it going as this would have been the match to give them some reps.
Does anyone know if Hutson will be able to return? If she's able to play, she should still be a starter. I just don't know if ACF's energy and superior ball control can be benched in favor of Victoria at this point, especially after ACF had a better offensive weekend. It will be interesting to see how this develops.
Decent tuneup weekend before FSU and Wisconsin, although I was hoping for us to light up the stats a bit more.
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Post by Gladys Kravitz on Sept 9, 2023 16:10:06 GMT -5
Probably better to be seen than heard. I heard about the struggle vs Sacramento State, so I decided to come to the match and see it live. Yes, seeing is believing and is better than hearing. Ah yes, the things people tell Volleytalk to keep things running smoothly.
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Post by jomama on Sept 9, 2023 16:30:54 GMT -5
If you’re willing to share, please educate the class. You always seem to be knowledgeable about the inner workings of teams: who is good, who is evil, who is happy and who is sad. So share. Be willing to educate us peons (I had asked you to share earlier, even to DM me). Or, continue to rock the boat and sidetrack the fan base that is happy their team is winning. Do we all think everything is perfect - absolutely not. For instance, going to 5 with lower ranked teams is concerning. Maybe an off set (or two for the team) or the other teams are playing an absolutely stellar match. However, something is going well for the time being. Unlike last fall, there appears to be genuine fun on the sideline (for clarification, there were a few pouty faces and they did not hide it, maybe there are those that are better at hiding it this season).
Don’t worry Ons, if and or when a loss comes, there will be plenty of blame to go around and I am sure we can all look forward to you telling all Gator fans that you told us so.
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 9, 2023 16:40:29 GMT -5
If you’re willing to share, please educate the class. You always seem to be knowledgeable about the inner workings of teams: who is good, who is evil, who is happy and who is sad. So share. Be willing to educate us peons (I had asked you to share earlier, even to DM me). Or, continue to rock the boat and sidetrack the fan base that is happy their team is winning. Do we all think everything is perfect - absolutely not. For instance, going to 5 with lower ranked teams is concerning. Maybe an off set (or two for the team) or the other teams are playing an absolutely stellar match. However, something is going well for the time being. Unlike last fall, there appears to be genuine fun on the sideline (for clarification, there were a few pouty faces and they did not hide it, maybe there are those that are better at hiding it this season). Don’t worry Ons, if and or when a loss comes, there will be plenty of blame to go around and I am sure we can all look forward to you telling all Gator fans that you told us so. Preach, sis.
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Post by jomama on Sept 9, 2023 16:42:17 GMT -5
Obviously couldn't watch today's game, but I still have some thoughts from following the stats. Florida hit .375, which was good to see. I am close to giving up on our non-Dixon MB being able to produce offensively. Okammor got majority of playing time here, but Thomas and Essix also played a bit in the first set. Okammor got the 2 kills and the trio was a combined 2-2-6 in 3 sets...against Winthrop. Ouch. Doesn't look like the team has much confidence in this group to get it going as this would have been the match to give them some reps. Does anyone know if Hutson will be able to return? If she's able to play, she should still be a starter. I just don't know if ACF's energy and superior ball control can be benched in favor of Victoria at this point, especially after ACF had a better offensive weekend. It will be interesting to see how this develops. Decent tuneup weekend before FSU and Wisconsin, although I was hoping for us to light up the stats a bit more. Agree 100%. Today the offensive number was good, but just did not feel like it was really that high. Sets appeared lower than usual - is Dave trying to make the offense to the pins go faster? The second middle position is up for grabs IMO and may be a match-to-match or set-to-set decision. I, too, was hoping to see Hutson in action today. Alas, it was not to be. Let’s hope it’s about resting/recovering the shoulder for the upcoming matches and nothing long term. Midweek matches are always tricky, but hoping to catch it live @ FSU. Otherwise, I am looking forward to next Sunday!
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 9, 2023 17:13:30 GMT -5
Is anyone else worried about FSU? They haven't quite played Florida's schedule, but they aren't playing slouches either. They have nice wins over North Texas and Georgia while their losses have come against solid UCF, SMU and Auburn teams. Florida will be: - In Tally
- Potentially looking ahead to Wisconsin
- Undefeated playing a rival who would love nothing more than to give them their first loss
Feels like a perfect storm. Lord, help me.
Stat comparison
| Florida | Florida State | Hitting % | .297 | .377 | Aces / Set | 1.88 | 2.08 | Digs / Set | 13.23 | 13.88 | Blocks / Set | 2.79 | 2.00 | Assists/Set | 12.50 | 14.20 | Record | 7-0 | 5-3 | System | 5-1 | 6-2 |
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Post by Gladys Kravitz on Sept 9, 2023 17:45:51 GMT -5
If you’re willing to share, please educate the class. You always seem to be knowledgeable about the inner workings of teams: who is good, who is evil, who is happy and who is sad. So share. Be willing to educate us peons (I had asked you to share earlier, even to DM me). Or, continue to rock the boat and sidetrack the fan base that is happy their team is winning. Do we all think everything is perfect - absolutely not. For instance, going to 5 with lower ranked teams is concerning. Maybe an off set (or two for the team) or the other teams are playing an absolutely stellar match. However, something is going well for the time being. Unlike last fall, there appears to be genuine fun on the sideline (for clarification, there were a few pouty faces and they did not hide it, maybe there are those that are better at hiding it this season). Don’t worry Ons, if and or when a loss comes, there will be plenty of blame to go around and I am sure we can all look forward to you telling all Gator fans that you told us so. You can educate yourself, I am not doing the heavy lifting here. Make yourself Woodward and Bernstein and I will keep you pointed in the right direction.
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Post by donut on Sept 9, 2023 20:46:41 GMT -5
Friendly reminder to ignore chowda (Dirty Harry) at all times.
Dude’s a creep.
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Post by GatorsChomp on Sept 9, 2023 21:10:31 GMT -5
Stat comparison
| Florida | Florida State | Hitting % | .297 | .377 | Aces / Set | 1.88 | 2.08 | Digs / Set | 13.23 | 13.88 | Blocks / Set | 2.79 | 2.00 | Assists/Set | 12.50 | 14.20 | Record | 7-0 | 5-3 | System | 5-1 | 6-2 |
I would be more worried if FSU had a tougher schedule but like - they beat Georgia without their best player - they lost to Auburn who lost to Middle Tennessee State - Their best opponents are literally Auburn, Georgia, UCF - I would hope they are hitting .377 as a T50 team against T100 teams...
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 11, 2023 14:54:59 GMT -5
Anyone have an update on Hutson? I feel like we really need her against Wisconsin. We likely don't beat Stanford and Penn State without her.
Do we know if the bandage wrapping Essix's right arm is on for the season? I don't think we've discussed yet how that could be impacting her offense.
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Post by gators on Sept 11, 2023 15:16:57 GMT -5
the games vs FSU always scares me lol
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