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Post by GatorsChomp on Nov 6, 2023 13:58:13 GMT -5
So... how we feeling now
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Post by dcromuf on Nov 6, 2023 16:54:30 GMT -5
I was glad not to see three straight sweeps against the best the SEC has to offer this year. Honestly, I was worried it could have been that bad. Florida seems to be getting better but need to hold it together for complete sets. Reception overpasses and handling effectiveness needs to improve a lot. There are too many maddening hits straight out of bounds on good scoring chances or ACF and Sofia hitting hard directly into the block (great when a tool but bad when it goes straight to the floor on our side). Blocking on a good night looks really good but the offense from the middles needs to improve more. Seen some good stuff offensively here and there from the middles but some awful stuff too. The timing of the slides seem more off than on (do they put extra reps in practice to try and perfect???). Also, way too many times they send over a cupcake attack where one knows it will come back as a kill for the opposing team. Let's hope that this team is getting sharpened by the stronger competition in conference than they normally see.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Nov 8, 2023 9:34:45 GMT -5
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Post by JB Southpaw on Nov 8, 2023 9:49:26 GMT -5
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Post by GatorsChomp on Nov 8, 2023 13:35:10 GMT -5
how we feeling
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Post by JB Southpaw on Nov 8, 2023 16:19:23 GMT -5
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Post by ballvolley on Nov 8, 2023 22:40:03 GMT -5
This is an exciting recruiting class for Florida. Rothe could be a great M1 and hit a high back set a la Dixon in serve receive. Auguste is dynamic and they are getting a super fast and athletic setter and another tall, athletic, high flying pin. Add to that a (hopefully) healthy Hutson and Stucky, and Martin the great and, assuming improved back row with 100 DSs to choose from, next season looks very promising. Plus Mary will likely reel in a strong pin and/or MB from the portal. Lumps in 23 that hopefully make way for a win it all 24.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Nov 9, 2023 9:46:39 GMT -5
Some words on the recruiting class: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The nationally ranked Florida volleyball program welcomes its 2024 signing class on Wednesday, as four high school seniors became Gators. "We are thrilled with the highly-talented players and proven winners this class brings us. No doubt they will leave their mark on Gator VB just as each one of them did with their own high school program." – Head Coach Mary Wise floridagators.com/news/2023/11/8/meet-florida-volleyballs-2024-signing-class.aspx
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Post by JB Southpaw on Nov 9, 2023 10:43:11 GMT -5
Hi! Been looking for a while but never had an account! Excited to be here! Just speaking from experience with other programs, does anyone have worries about the downfall of this season leading to transfers? It seems the girls do love each other but as a gator fan its hard not to worry if the outcome vs the hype has had an effect on peoples mindsets? the downfall was injury based, the future looks good.
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Post by agean09 on Nov 9, 2023 10:48:24 GMT -5
I’m especially excited for Auguste and Rothe. Either (maybe both?!) could earn starting time right away. Essix is gonna have to work hard to keep her spot!
I feel like we say it every year, but the talent for the next few years is nuts! Hutson, Stucky, Martin, Rothe, Auguste…. Let’s get some good ball control going though!
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Post by jackson5vb on Nov 9, 2023 13:05:24 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask but I will give it a shot. Does anyone know the actual scoop on Coach Wise's allegedly racist infraction with a Game official and/or referee a few years back? I have heard that her comments may have just been made sarcastically or as a joke? The game staffer did not feel that way or else it would not have escalated. Apparently the league and AD had to get involved in an investigation? There were witnesses ranging from college kids to other coaches. I say "allegedly" because I don't know the true details but the rumours have been going around for years and no one wants to cancel culture a legend coach if she hasn't had the chance to address it. Just trying to see if anyone has the real story so people could stop on the hush hush whispering.
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Post by trainermch on Nov 9, 2023 13:28:30 GMT -5
jackson5vbNot quoting your post so as not to memorialize it, but WHAT IN THE WORLD? I am by no definition her biggest fan, however, this has to be some blown-out-of-proportion-taken-out-of-context BS. "not sure if this is the best place..." indeed lol and smh
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Post by secgator4 on Nov 9, 2023 16:42:07 GMT -5
I’m especially excited for Auguste and Rothe. Either (maybe both?!) could earn starting time right away. Essix is gonna have to work hard to keep her spot! I feel like we say it every year, but the talent for the next few years is nuts! Hutson, Stucky, Martin, Rothe, Auguste…. Let’s get some good ball control going though! Yes, our portal priority needs to be proven liberos. Pass well and let underclassmen setters and hitters do their thing.
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Post by secgator4 on Nov 9, 2023 17:05:40 GMT -5
We have 14 wins and at least 7 chances to keep our 20 win season streak alive for the 33rd straight season.
Every game and set matters. Lets go Gators!
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Post by jackson5vb on Nov 10, 2023 0:56:45 GMT -5
jackson5vbNot quoting your post so as not to memorialize it, but WHAT IN THE WORLD? I am by no definition her biggest fan, however, this has to be some blown-out-of-proportion-taken-out-of-context BS. "not sure if this is the best place..." indeed lol and smh So you don't know what the real story is either? I'm sure some people on this thread know what really happened.
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