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Post by ballvolley on Sept 18, 2023 16:00:57 GMT -5
Interesting point of order... what DOES Florida do now? Do they recruit a walk-on from UF's club team? Do we try out a 6-2 with Muff and another one of our DS's? Canaan maybe? Would Dixon offer to set lololol Does Florida only have two setters on the roster? Looks that way from their website. Yep, as most programs do. Definitely creates a liability since it's a likely SEI for Stucky. Northwestern's tourney hopes were crushed with both setters were out and they had a DS step in. She competed hard, but in the B1G it set them back. I don't think a 6-2 makes any sense, unless one of their many DSs has setting experience. It's Muff and a lot of praying she is healthy. They could move Martin to the L1 and Dixon to Opposite, or mix and match them (ex/ Dixon playes L2 and swaps twice in the front row with Martin to play Opp). But I think they keep Martin's block and pipe attack and move Dixon to the L1. From there I think it's a Victoria/Fitzpatrick battle at L2.
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Post by saywho on Sept 18, 2023 16:09:05 GMT -5
I think they’re saying seeded 10th overall…not a 10 seed in a regional. I’m pretty sure they’re not doing the tournament like that anymore. Maybe they might note who is the #1 overall seed, but nothing beyond that top seed. I’m pretty sure they’re not either… I was just clarifying I don’t think the previous poster meant a 10 seed in a regional; I think he/she meant they won’t be regarded as higher than the 10th best team
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Post by nevollfan on Sept 18, 2023 16:19:31 GMT -5
I hope Stucky doesn’t have any ligaments damage. It did not look good. She is the big straw that stirs the Gator offense and much more. I hate seeing injuries of that magnitude. Martin is incredible and the other players are competent if not really good in most matches. I penciled in Florida for a strong possibility in the Final four with a healthy squad. Sorry about the likely loss for the rest of the year. It sucks for all involved.
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Post by wcdiggs on Sept 18, 2023 17:51:52 GMT -5
If a 6-2 is in action, I'd want Martin and Dixon on the Left - Victoria and AC can try out the right OR Have the outsides sub with the setters (Muff and Canaan/Adams) and keep Martin/Dixon has 6-ro Opposites Have there been any teams that sub setters for OHs? I've never seen that before. It's breaking my brain trying to think about how that works! I also feel like Martin should move over to OH (though her RS block would be really missed). But she's our go-to hitter and I don't think anyone has the strength Stucky had to be able to set the RS out of system like she did. Martin is also the only pin that has consistently played any back row this season. UCLA did in i think 2016? Ryann Chandler and Kylie Miller subbed in for Jordan Anderson and Riley Buechler, Zane Muño and Torrey Van Winden played RS and the middle back defense
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Post by avid 2.0 on Sept 18, 2023 17:55:35 GMT -5
If a 6-2 is in action, I'd want Martin and Dixon on the Left - Victoria and AC can try out the right OR Have the outsides sub with the setters (Muff and Canaan/Adams) and keep Martin/Dixon has 6-ro Opposites Have there been any teams that sub setters for OHs? I've never seen that before. It's breaking my brain trying to think about how that works! Marquette used to do this. But it was messy. The setters and rotational OHs would be the 6-2. the positional OHs (the passers) would be rotationally opposites and they'd be creative on which pins they hit on. edit: I dont think that makes sense... either way marquette used to do what I think you're asking and its confusing lol
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 18, 2023 19:36:47 GMT -5
Does anyone else think we should just let the players stay in the positions that has brought us success and let Muff get accustomed to running the offense? She did great being thrown into the most stressful situation possible. From D2 to playing the #1 team in front of 10k people and an ESPN audience. She has some guts and is plenty competent.
In a 5-1, we finally have a role for Essix (considering her offense has dropped due to her hand injury) subbing in to block for Muff when needed. Martin and Dixon can be plenty terminal with a bump set. ACF and Victoria have the grit to step up too. And it’s not like Muff is 5’6 trying to block. Plenty of teams have been wildly successful with 5’11 setters.
Dixon can still hit on the outside in situations/rotations when we need a more terminal pin. In those situations, Victoria or ACF can move to the RS if we need Dixon on the left and Muff can set from the middle when she’s in the front row with Dixon and the OH. Plus, she showed she has a great connection with Okammor likely from getting a lot of B team reps at practice.
My national championship hopes are dashed at the moment, but that doesn’t mean this team can’t compete for an SEC title and a deep run in the tournament. A Final Four or even Elite Eight birth would be an amazing accomplishment and set this team up for future success.
We only lose Dixon and Muff to eligibility next year (and McKissock if she indeed chooses to not use her covid year) so this young team has plenty opportunity to grow together in the system that brings out their best.
This is one of the most fun Florida teams I’ve watched in any sport or season.
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Post by johnbar on Sept 18, 2023 22:28:33 GMT -5
What are the rules for a medical redshirt? Normal redshirt. Play a point and you can't. Medical Redshirt. Pretty sure its 30% of their total matches. Not sure if they count post season. Florida has 27 matches on their schedule. Stuckey has played 9, which puts her over the 30% mark. They do not count post-season, but they round up (as we saw with someone at Stanford a few years ago*). 30% of 27 = 8.1, rounded up is 9. So I believe Stucky is eligible for a medical redshirt, if she does not play any more this season. * Michaela Keefe; had to check the records to see if I had that right.
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Post by valley18 on Sept 19, 2023 0:08:36 GMT -5
Pretty sure we don’t hear or see anything regarding Stucky injury until Friday when they play Auburn and they show if she’s dressed or not.
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Post by secgator4 on Sept 19, 2023 0:27:00 GMT -5
Interesting point of order... what DOES Florida do now? Do they recruit a walk-on from UF's club team? Do we try out a 6-2 with Muff and another one of our DS's? Canaan maybe? Would Dixon offer to set lololol Does Florida only have two setters on the roster? Looks that way from their website. Yes, we've only had 2 on the roster 2021-2023. No one was displacing Monserez and Stucky those seasons (barring injury) so it's hard to find multiple backups to sit the bench. Prior to that Carlton (our opposite) was our 3rd option at setter for 3 seasons. When Hendrickson transferred, it was difficult to find a player willing to sit the bench behind Stucky. With her being a sophomore and a strong setter coming in the 2024 class, the pool of players willing to join the team this year to sit the bench was very limited. Hence, accomplished D2 grad transfer with 1 year of eligibility remaining who was just happy to be on the UF team. This all being said, I trust Muff with the offense more than I would have Hendrickson.
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Post by babybacksets on Sept 19, 2023 9:31:59 GMT -5
Does anyone else think we should just let the players stay in the positions that has brought us success and let Muff get accustomed to running the offense? She did great being thrown into the most stressful situation possible. From D2 to playing the #1 team in front of 10k people and an ESPN audience. She has some guts and is plenty competent. In a 5-1, we finally have a role for Essix (considering her offense has dropped due to her hand injury) subbing in to block for Muff when needed. Martin and Dixon can be plenty terminal with a bump set. ACF and Victoria have the grit to step up too. And it’s not like Muff is 5’6 trying to block. Plenty of teams have been wildly successful with 5’11 setters. Dixon can still hit on the outside in situations/rotations when we need a more terminal pin. In those situations, Victoria or ACF can move to the RS if we need Dixon on the left and Muff can set from the middle when she’s in the front row with Dixon and the OH. Plus, she showed she has a great connection with Okammor likely from getting a lot of B team reps at practice. My national championship hopes are dashed at the moment, but that doesn’t mean this team can’t compete for an SEC title and a deep run in the tournament. A Final Four or even Elite Eight birth would be an amazing accomplishment and set this team up for future success. We only lose Dixon and Muff to eligibility next year (and McKissock if she indeed chooses to not use her covid year) so this young team has plenty opportunity to grow together in the system that brings out their best. This is one of the most fun Florida teams I’ve watched in any sport or season. I would’ve thought this was a no brainier but definitely some creative lineup suggestions, and I’m coming from the Hawaii thread lol. I think the team will be just fine with Muff, she may not be Stucky but the other players are still who they are. Hoping Stucky has more good news than bad but it’s better she heals and the team/staff put their faith in Muff.
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Post by nevball17 on Sept 19, 2023 9:38:27 GMT -5
Does anyone else think we should just let the players stay in the positions that has brought us success and let Muff get accustomed to running the offense? She did great being thrown into the most stressful situation possible. From D2 to playing the #1 team in front of 10k people and an ESPN audience. She has some guts and is plenty competent. In a 5-1, we finally have a role for Essix (considering her offense has dropped due to her hand injury) subbing in to block for Muff when needed. Martin and Dixon can be plenty terminal with a bump set. ACF and Victoria have the grit to step up too. And it’s not like Muff is 5’6 trying to block. Plenty of teams have been wildly successful with 5’11 setters. Dixon can still hit on the outside in situations/rotations when we need a more terminal pin. In those situations, Victoria or ACF can move to the RS if we need Dixon on the left and Muff can set from the middle when she’s in the front row with Dixon and the OH. Plus, she showed she has a great connection with Okammor likely from getting a lot of B team reps at practice. I totally agree with leaving the lineup. I had a coaching mentor tell me that when an injury occurs, it's best to make minimal changes and just let one new person to the lineup learn and not make major changes causing lots of new people to learn positions. I think our serve receivers and defensive players have been working well together and look comfortable. No reason to shake that up now. I also thought Muff's floor defense was great. She won't be the offensive/blocking threat that Stucky was but that's okay. Leave Martin where she is and spend the week ironing out that connection. Look at what Muff + Okammor were able to do. It's clear that they have had lots of time together. Hopefully more time with Martin, Dixon, and Victoria will yield positive results.
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Post by ballvolley on Sept 19, 2023 10:39:55 GMT -5
Does anyone else think we should just let the players stay in the positions that has brought us success and let Muff get accustomed to running the offense? She did great being thrown into the most stressful situation possible. From D2 to playing the #1 team in front of 10k people and an ESPN audience. She has some guts and is plenty competent. In a 5-1, we finally have a role for Essix (considering her offense has dropped due to her hand injury) subbing in to block for Muff when needed. Martin and Dixon can be plenty terminal with a bump set. ACF and Victoria have the grit to step up too. And it’s not like Muff is 5’6 trying to block. Plenty of teams have been wildly successful with 5’11 setters. Dixon can still hit on the outside in situations/rotations when we need a more terminal pin. In those situations, Victoria or ACF can move to the RS if we need Dixon on the left and Muff can set from the middle when she’s in the front row with Dixon and the OH. Plus, she showed she has a great connection with Okammor likely from getting a lot of B team reps at practice. I totally agree with leaving the lineup. I had a coaching mentor tell me that when an injury occurs, it's best to make minimal changes and just let one new person to the lineup learn and not make major changes causing lots of new people to learn positions. I think our serve receivers and defensive players have been working well together and look comfortable. No reason to shake that up now. I also thought Muff's floor defense was great. She won't be the offensive/blocking threat that Stucky was but that's okay. Leave Martin where she is and spend the week ironing out that connection. Look at what Muff + Okammor were able to do. It's clear that they have had lots of time together. Hopefully more time with Martin, Dixon, and Victoria will yield positive results. Fair point. Dixon has proven to be an effective blocker for an only recently converted MB. I think Nnedi is the lock – she was such a stabilizer vs. Wisconsin and had a career day offensively, not to mention more senior leadership on the floor. Mary has proven she can mix things up if needed and throw Dixon on the pin and pull another true MB into the lineup. Agree that Muff has great hands and delivers a nice pace set. She'll get comfortable fast, and this team will work hard for her.
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Post by agean09 on Sept 19, 2023 10:51:22 GMT -5
I agree with what y'all are saying. I don't doubt that Muff can run this offense. She's a baller. It's just fun to think about other adjustments that could be made. I really am most interested in what the team does to find another backup setter while Stucky is out.
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Post by bbg95 on Sept 19, 2023 10:59:55 GMT -5
Does Florida only have two setters on the roster? Looks that way from their website. Yes, we've only had 2 on the roster 2021-2023. No one was displacing Monserez and Stucky those seasons (barring injury) so it's hard to find multiple backups to sit the bench. Prior to that Carlton (our opposite) was our 3rd option at setter for 3 seasons. When Hendrickson transferred, it was difficult to find a player willing to sit the bench behind Stucky. With her being a sophomore and a strong setter coming in the 2024 class, the pool of players willing to join the team this year to sit the bench was very limited. Hence, accomplished D2 grad transfer with 1 year of eligibility remaining who was just happy to be on the UF team. This all being said, I trust Muff with the offense more than I would have Hendrickson. Thanks. That makes sense. Setter is a position like quarterback where if there's a already a great one on the team, it's hard to get others as backups.
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Post by trainermch on Sept 19, 2023 11:37:14 GMT -5
Pretty sure we don’t hear or see anything regarding Stucky injury until Friday when they play Auburn and they show if she’s dressed or not. Not publicly anyway.
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