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Post by Friday on Nov 9, 2022 18:16:01 GMT -5
So 2 of the 3 are graduating early and will be here in the spring.
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Post by vbkahuna on Nov 10, 2022 14:11:30 GMT -5
An impressive group of recruits. What I found particularly impressive though was Taylor De Boer's answer to "Why Illinois?" Having read hundreds, maybe thousands, of these statements by incoming recruits this one really stands out for its writing quality, thoughtfulness, and pinpointing of exactly why a top recruit might want to consider coming to Illinois. Frankly, it couldn't have been written or summarized any better if it had been written by a professional marketing copywriter. The coaching staff might want to consider getting this etched in bronze and placed over the entrance to Huff Hall so every visiting recruit can see it. |
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 10, 2022 19:08:34 GMT -5
Excited to see Taylor & Gabby on the court. Could be a Raina & Taylor 1-2 punch on the outside next year. Gabby might be able to come in and start in the MB if none of our seniors come back for a second year. I wonder if Tamas hits the transfer portal for another OH /DS if Nunge doesn’t get a Covid Year. |
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Post by pointillinois on Nov 11, 2022 11:50:37 GMT -5
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Post by exit237a on Nov 11, 2022 21:04:52 GMT -5
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Post by exit237a on Nov 11, 2022 21:17:30 GMT -5
Brooke with an impressive game tonight:
13 kills, hitting .440, two aces, five blocks, seven digs, and two assists! Well done!
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Post by exit237a on Nov 11, 2022 23:06:27 GMT -5
Brooke's been so good on the pins that I'd almost wondered if Tamas would pursue a scholarship transfer setter : ). We'll have both May and Imoto-Eakin as setting options, too. It'll be fun to see what pins enter the portal this offseason. With Ellie and Maddie medically retiring, Tamas might have an extra scholarship or two to work with. |
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Post by alt on Nov 11, 2022 23:38:00 GMT -5
Why is Burbage not playing?
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Post by exit237a on Nov 12, 2022 0:32:30 GMT -5
Why is Burbage not playing? After the lopsided first set of the home Minnesota match, Tamas inserted Jess in at OH, shifted Brooke to OPP, and the team responded really well. He kept that same lineup this match and they swept MSU. Brooke went off for 13 kills, hitting .440 at OPP tonight. Burbage drew into the game a couple times tonight as a blocking sub for D Brown when she was at front right. |
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Post by bucky415 on Nov 12, 2022 1:03:18 GMT -5
Must win #1 gotten!
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Post by Pasquale on Nov 12, 2022 1:55:57 GMT -5
Brooke's been so good on the pins that I'd almost wondered if Tamas would pursue a scholarship transfer setter : ). We'll have both May and Imoto-Eakin as setting options, too. It'll be fun to see what pins enter the portal this offseason. With Ellie and Maddie medically retiring, Tamas might have an extra scholarship or two to work with. IIRC, Tim Ditman mentioned last week that Brown, Nunge and Hinton were not returning next year. I'm not sure if this is true, but I'm fairly certain he stated this during the broadcast. If Nunge doesn't return, Tamas will definitely need to pick up another pin hitter or two from the portal. He didn't mention Collins or Swanson - it's possible they may not yet know what they will do or he may know what their plans are. |
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Post by bucky415 on Nov 12, 2022 2:01:50 GMT -5
Brooke's been so good on the pins that I'd almost wondered if Tamas would pursue a scholarship transfer setter : ). We'll have both May and Imoto-Eakin as setting options, too. It'll be fun to see what pins enter the portal this offseason. With Ellie and Maddie medically retiring, Tamas might have an extra scholarship or two to work with. IIRC, Tim Ditman mentioned last week that Brown, Nunge and Hinton were not returning next year. I'm not sure if this is true, but I'm fairly certain he stated this during the broadcast. If Nunge doesn't return, Tamas will definitely need to pick up another pin hitter or two from the portal. He didn't mention Collins or Swanson - it's possible they may not yet know what they will do or he may know what their plans are. If Illinois does need to pick up pin hitters from the portal, I think they will be able to find them. It would be a desirable destination, especially amongst grad transfers. |
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Post by oldmanvb on Nov 12, 2022 7:21:25 GMT -5
With Covid eligibility the lineup from last night with Mosher setting and Burbage at opposite could be our lineup next year.
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 12, 2022 16:16:25 GMT -5
With Covid eligibility the lineup from last night with Mosher setting and Burbage at opposite could be our lineup next year. 2023 Line-up S: Mosher OPP: Burbage Libero: Barnes MB: Bingham, Dean, Bohm OH: Terry, DeBoer, Stephenson DS: Sakoda , Barry Unknowns: Collins, Swanson Open scholies?? Ellie, Maddie, Bryan??? |
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Post by exit237a on Nov 12, 2022 20:40:47 GMT -5
The Collins/Brown middle quick connection has been difficult to watch this season. Is there a big difference between the sets that Rylee wants versus what Kennedy wants? Just wondering why one connection is so good while the other one is so off.
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