#9 Nebraska @ #25 Illinois | Thu 11/4 - 8PM Central | BTN

[azsker]

Nov 5, 2021 8:10:30 GMT -5 notpriddy (COIF) said:

Tamas continues to do a lot with what he has. We missed Swanson from Wahoo! We had one rotation that was not very productive. Setter Brown should have been setting the back row attack more during that rotation. Particularly to give Raina Terry more swings. Megan Cooney seems to be in a bit of a slump the last few matches. Watching Raina Terry's development this season, made me imagine how she would have been the centerpiece if Purdue's Shondell coached this team. In seasons past, Shondell would have one player who received the majority of sets no matter where they were on the floor. That has not been the case at Purdue the last couple of years due to the Boilers having more hitting talent than in past years.

I must admit I was entertained by watching the coaching styles of Tamas and Cook during the match. Tamas is actually a protege of Cook's (along with having worked for one or two other B1G coaches). Cook stayed seated except during team huddles. He would grimace almost every time Nebraska made an error or Illinois scored a point. Tamas usually gives some indication of how well Illinois is doing in a match by whether he is standing or sitting. I believe he stood almost the whole match. At home matches, Tamas' back is to me, but I have noticed in matches where I can see his face that he seldom grimaces or gives any visible signs of disappointment in an Illini error. I like that about his coaching style. If I were a player, I would appreciate that behavior.

I second this. Tamas is doing a nice job. It's almost a little frustrating how well he has his teams serving and blocking...I think we all know where that emphasis came from. Props to him with doing the most of his roster, though. Very good blocking team. The touches alone makes them difficult to score on. They really pushed Stivrins and Caffey, who tear up really talented teams.

[volleyaudience]

Nov 5, 2021 8:10:30 GMT -5 notpriddy (COIF) said:

Tamas continues to do a lot with what he has. We missed Swanson from Wahoo! We had one rotation that was not very productive. Setter Brown should have been setting the back row attack more during that rotation. Particularly to give Raina Terry more swings. Megan Cooney seems to be in a bit of a slump the last few matches. Watching Raina Terry's development this season, made me imagine how she would have been the centerpiece if Purdue's Shondell coached this team. In seasons past, Shondell would have one player who received the majority of sets no matter where they were on the floor. That has not been the case at Purdue the last couple of years due to the Boilers having more hitting talent than in past years.

I must admit I was entertained by watching the coaching styles of Tamas and Cook during the match. Tamas is actually a protege of Cook's (along with having worked for one or two other B1G coaches). Cook stayed seated except during team huddles. He would grimace almost every time Nebraska made an error or Illinois scored a point. Tamas usually gives some indication of how well Illinois is doing in a match by whether he is standing or sitting. I believe he stood almost the whole match. At home matches, Tamas' back is to me, but I have noticed in matches where I can see his face that he seldom grimaces or gives any visible signs of disappointment in an Illini error. I like that about his coaching style. If I were a player, I would appreciate that behavior.

Coach Cook used to get up often to energize the team. He's told the story a number of times. A few years ago team members asked him to not get up. They said it was a distraction. He trys to sit. However, no question, he can grimace with the best of them.  Good luck to Coach Tamas and the team.

Edit: Coach Tamas doesn't normally grimace. His face gets real grim and the blood drains from his face. Love 'em both.