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Post by dcromuf on Dec 4, 2023 19:08:30 GMT -5
Well Gator Nation... how are we feeling... has it sunk in yet Although I am sad Florida will not be in the Sweet Sixteen I'm sorta glad we will not have to hear the media hype about Beason going up against her former team. I feel real disappointed in how the season turned out in the end but will be anxiously waiting the start of next season. It was amazing how well the Gators faired after loosing key players to injury which says something about the coaching and consistent talent in our gym. Putting aside all the shade we endure every year about never winning a championship we do know that we have been a lot closer than most. I guess that is why there is so much shade and haters out there.
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Post by hammer on Dec 4, 2023 19:38:13 GMT -5
Well Gator Nation... how are we feeling... has it sunk in yet Although I am sad Florida will not be in the Sweet Sixteen I'm sorta glad we will not have to hear the media hype about Beason going up against her former team. I feel real disappointed in how the season turned out in the end but will be anxiously waiting the start of next season. It was amazing how well the Gators faired after loosing key players to injury which says something about the coaching and consistent talent in our gym. Putting aside all the shade we endure every year about never winning a championship we do know that we have been a lot closer than most. I guess that is why there is so much shade and haters out there. Gawd, Florida had such bad luck this season. Wishing you a much better 2024 season. It would be nice if Mary could win a title before she joins Mick Haley on the sidelines.
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Post by toungeincheek on Dec 4, 2023 19:50:09 GMT -5
I know we've got hopefully 2-3 games left to play this season (knock on wood), but what our are thoughts on next year's team? My initial thought is that our system will depend on Stucky's recovery and how quickly she wants to get her back out there (and her doctors give the ok). My recommendation would be the team runs a 5-2 or 6-2 to let Stucky ease back into it and reduce chance of reinjury before she takes the reins on a 5-1 in 2025. I like the 6-2 because it lets more players get a shot at earning playing time and plays to the versatility of our players (Martin, Rothe). It also allows Stucky to excel with her back row defense and stay off the front row where she was injured (assuming she'd be the front row S in a 5-2). The limiting factor of these systems is we don't seem to have a clear cut 6 rotation players who can pass unless Hutson or Harden can take the reins there. We haven't had a 6 rotation OH since 2021 and I feel like it's time we find or develop one to allow more flexibility in these lineups. Bottom line: It will be basically impossible to run a 6-2 or 5-2 without at least 1 6 rotation passer (with this roster) so it puts us in the precarious position of throwing Stucky back out into a 5-1 potentially too soon. Also, if we are looking to pass with an OH and L primarily, we will need a very strong libero from the portal. Returning Players (as of 11/26)- S - Stucky (RSo) 6'2
- MB - Essix (Sr) 6'3 & Thomas (Jr) 6'3
- RS - Martin (So) 6'6
- OH - Hutson 6'3 (RFr) & Gravlee (So) 6'4
- L - Canaan (Jr)
- DS - Adams (Sr), Hoyle (Jr), Cornier (So)
Freshmen
- S - Parks 5'11
- MB - Auguste 6'2
- MB/RS - Rothe 6'3
- OH - Harden 6'3
- DS - Vogel 5'7
Portal Priorities
1. Libero/Passing
2. 6 rotation passer Likely starters regardless of system (young group that could play together 3 seasons if the volleyball gods allow):- OH1 - Harden 6'3 (Fr)
- OH2 - Hutson 6'3 (RFr)
- RS - Martin 6'6 (So)
- MB1 - Rothe 6'3 (Fr)
- MB2 - Essix 6'3 (Sr)
- S - Stucky 6'2 (RSo)
You can’t take Stucky off the floor
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Post by ballvolley on Dec 4, 2023 20:18:47 GMT -5
did Bianna Muoneke play 6RO at A&M? Relevance?
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Dec 4, 2023 21:19:43 GMT -5
did Bianna Muoneke play 6RO at A&M? You do not want her, she can not pass.
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Post by trainermch on Dec 4, 2023 21:26:12 GMT -5
Well Gator Nation... how are we feeling... has it sunk in yet Sank in when Stucky went down and Dixon posted. It's fine. We're fine...
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Post by valley18 on Dec 4, 2023 21:33:56 GMT -5
Looking at 2024, we are going to have a lot of new pieces at new places. 2 new outsides, a middle and libero. How fast does Stucky recover? Don’t know what the coaching staff does but I would like for Mary to get an experienced Libero and possible a 6 rotation outside. I know we have Cannan and adams but I just don’t think they have that clutch factor in them when it counts. Adams was not clutch in the regional semis against Pitt and Cannan was not clutch towards the end of Georgia Tech letting a few tips fall and of course both of them missed their serves late in that 5th set which cannot happened. Can’t say nothing of Hoyle or Cornier cause of very much limited action. Don’t know why mary keeps signing DS’s if shes not gonna give them all a chance? She’s gonna have the same group the next 2-3 years to try and win the natty but IDK, we basically had the same group from 2018-2021 and all we were able to show for it was 1 Elite 8 and 3 sweet 16s.
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Post by secgator4 on Dec 4, 2023 21:38:40 GMT -5
did Bianna Muoneke play 6RO at A&M? Is there some context to this question that I missed?
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Post by secgator4 on Dec 4, 2023 21:41:51 GMT -5
You can’t take Stucky off the floor I mean you can if it keeps her healthy and on a faster road to maximum recovery possible.
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Post by secgator4 on Dec 4, 2023 21:56:28 GMT -5
Looking at 2024, we are going to have a lot of new pieces at new places. 2 new outsides, a middle and libero. How fast does Stucky recover? Don’t know what the coaching staff does but I would like for Mary to get an experienced Libero and possible a 6 rotation outside. I know we have Cannan and adams but I just don’t think they have that clutch factor in them when it counts. Adams was not clutch in the regional semis against Pitt and Cannan was not clutch towards the end of Georgia Tech letting a few tips fall and of course both of them missed their serves late in that 5th set which cannot happened. Can’t say nothing of Hoyle or Cornier cause of very much limited action. Don’t know why mary keeps signing DS’s if shes not gonna give them all a chance? She’s gonna have the same group the next 2-3 years to try and win the natty but IDK, we basically had the same group from 2018-2021 and all we were able to show for it was 1 Elite 8 and 3 sweet 16s. Looking back on it now, 2018-2021 were fun teams to watch. But I feel like we put too much pressure on both outsides to pass in 6 rotations. We had Kramer the first 2 years and Forte the last 2, but beyond them it wasn't like we had high efficiency, high volume terminators. So, a lot on the shoulders of the outsides night after night. In my opinion, we've overcorrected and have had to go too far in the other direction the last 2 years with 2 3-rotations outsides. But yeah, like you said passing needs to be the portal focus. We will have plenty of terminators between Martin, Hutson and the outstanding freshmen class.
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Post by toungeincheek on Dec 4, 2023 21:58:52 GMT -5
You can’t take Stucky off the floor I mean you can if it keeps her healthy and a faster road to maximum recovery possible. That was a freak injury. If there’s a concern about re-injury, she just just shouldn’t be on the floor. I don’t think keeping her only in the front or back row would be any riskier
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Post by gators on Dec 4, 2023 22:03:32 GMT -5
did Bianna Muoneke play 6RO at A&M? Is there some context to this question that I missed? finding a 6RO candidate for Florida
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Post by secgator4 on Dec 4, 2023 22:12:06 GMT -5
Is there some context to this question that I missed? finding a 6RO candidate for Florida I assumed, but why did she come to mind? Is she going to be in the portal?
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Post by valley18 on Dec 4, 2023 22:17:01 GMT -5
finding a 6RO candidate for Florida I assumed, but why did she come to mind? Is she going to be in the portal? Yes she announced she transferring on social media
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Post by gators on Dec 4, 2023 22:17:20 GMT -5
finding a 6RO candidate for Florida I assumed, but why did she come to mind? Is she going to be in the portal? she's already in the portal. i'm not so sure about her stats though but she was All-Freshman Team this year
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