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Post by spikerthemovie on Nov 21, 2022 18:33:17 GMT -5
It's worth remembering that the selection committee frequently seems to ignore final -- and even final weekend -- matches.
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Post by comet on Nov 21, 2022 18:34:20 GMT -5
Mckenna Wurcherer just posted this on Instagram. (Sorry can't figure how to embed the post)
Instagram post
do you think this means she's hurt again?
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Post by ndodge on Nov 21, 2022 18:40:31 GMT -5
Mckenna Wurcherer just posted this on Instagram. 👀 (Sorry can't figure how to embed the post)
Instagram post
So vague, what does it mean?
Could just mean she's had a tough year dealing, for example, with two different injuries (added to the coaching uncertainty). I don't think I'd read anything more into it than that. Gopher volleyball itself liked the post. |
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Post by mcmike on Nov 21, 2022 22:12:28 GMT -5
Is anyone else also surprised that the Gopher still stay put at #9 for the AVCA ranking this week? I have the feeling that they will be seeded in the 9-12 range (at the lower end) this Sunday even though their current RPI is 13. more surprised that the VT25ers have us at 10 coaches don't watch that much and have a soft spot for the B1G we were very highly thought of #3 before a set had been played lose Samedy but have TayLa back, Gros & Davis AND Booth to shore up the middle, Wookie + Hanson and the setter & back court returning. all of the 'raters' knew & know there is a high ceiling (as yet unrealized) 9 or 12 makes no difference 13 or 16 makes no difference except we'd face a top 4 seed in the first Regional final geography counts in each group of four and they will minimize flights and send any one of the four to a host less than 400 mi away. If WI doesn't collapse I'd be surprised if we aren't going to Madison unless Iowa State does us in. Something was going on with Murr in OSU's backcourt. don't know any details. but their backcourt was lights out in Mpls. If WI thumps NEB on Friday I think WI is guaranteed a top 4 seed, and NEB, locked into a '2' (5-8), might resting sore arms and conserving energy. If we compete we won't drop to a '4' + they won't admit it but putting 5,000 people into the seats is a plus |
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Nov 21, 2022 23:30:19 GMT -5
Is anyone else also surprised that the Gopher still stay put at #9 for the AVCA ranking this week? I have the feeling that they will be seeded in the 9-12 range (at the lower end) this Sunday even though their current RPI is 13. 9 or 12 makes no difference 13 or 16 makes no difference except we'd face a top 4 seed in the first Regional final geography counts in each group of four and they will minimize flights and send any one of the four to a host less than 400 mi away. While they consider geography for the first two rounds, I don't think they seed the top 16 (now 32) based on geography. If we end up as a 12 seed, we will be paired with the 5 seed in the #4 seed host's region (assuming they win). On the other hand the 8-13 teams are all fairly close, so they would have some leeway to keep teams closer to home. It will be interesting to see how it shakes out with the 32-seeded teams for the first time. Speaking of the tournament, I assume they haven't announced ticket availability yet for the first two rounds. |
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Post by mcmike on Nov 21, 2022 23:47:45 GMT -5
sec5row10 in this case you think wrong: "I'll do my best to answer here, let me know if there is something unclear. Thanks for reaching out.
Yes geography continues to play a role, however, it is more limited. Each of the 4 1s (1-4) will play an 8 (29-32). If there is an 8 within 400 miles of a 1, they will be sent to that site. The same applies to each pairing 2s and 7s, 3s and 6s, 4s and 5s. So, yes, it applies to each group of 4."Pauline Thiros, Chair of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Committee paulinethiros@isu.edu Lexington (KY) is >500mi from Madison. If Marquette ends up in the 9-12 I dunno who gets the Madison nod. in the most recent bracketology: Marquette is a '4' (13-16) volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/91952/fall-2022-bracketology-11-21If I understand this: as a 3 we will have a 6 come to our subregional. If 21-24 group of 4, has a team within 400 mi. they will come here. |
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Post by minnley on Nov 22, 2022 9:05:35 GMT -5
Is anyone else also surprised that the Gopher still stay put at #9 for the AVCA ranking this week? I have the feeling that they will be seeded in the 9-12 range (at the lower end) this Sunday even though their current RPI is 13. The Gophers have been usually seeded better than their performance throughout the McCutcheon era (so is that considered "underseeded" or "overseeded"?). I wonder if that will change with the new coach. Having said that, I am astonished that Oregon didn't pass them up this time. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Nov 22, 2022 9:14:34 GMT -5
Is anyone else also surprised that the Gopher still stay put at #9 for the AVCA ranking this week? I have the feeling that they will be seeded in the 9-12 range (at the lower end) this Sunday even though their current RPI is 13. The Gophers have been usually seeded better than their performance throughout the McCutcheon era (so is that considered "underseeded" or "overseeded"?). I wonder if that will change with the new coach. Having said that, I am astonished that Oregon didn't pass them up this time. Yes I noticed that too- I think it is 'overseeded'? For Oregon, we do have the head-to-head win over them. That could play a role in seeding this Sunday. |
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Post by GoGophs on Nov 22, 2022 9:15:04 GMT -5
Is anyone else also surprised that the Gopher still stay put at #9 for the AVCA ranking this week? I have the feeling that they will be seeded in the 9-12 range (at the lower end) this Sunday even though their current RPI is 13. I was surprised too but then looking at the teams around them they’re all so clustered together with RPI, H2H wins, strength of schedule etc. it’s become a battle for the 9-11 spots between a handful of teams. I’m sort of assuming MN is riding on their talent potential and pre conference strength of schedule this season, especially in a coaches pole. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2022 10:21:00 GMT -5
As high as our standards are, the Gophers have lost twice in a month -- both on the road -- to Wisconsin and Penn State.
Minnesota and Penn State both have H2H wins vs Oregon. Oregon has gone to 5 sets in 3 of their last 5 matches, all against unranked teams.
At this point in the season, the rankings are going to stay relatively static unless a team has a huge win or a bad loss.
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Post by mcmike on Nov 22, 2022 15:01:57 GMT -5
Had a chance to watch a rerun of TX vs Baylor (hate LHN)
TX hit about .300, .100 better than Baylor
but Baylor, after floundering in the first set...
won the second and lost the 3rd & 4th 23-25
lots of aces and service errors and getting aced
bottom line: best on paper is not a defining metric
team members put their jerseys on 1 arm at a time
probably goes without saying but:
MN should spend a lot of time in the next couple and hopefully few weeks
setting high OOS sets to the 7' line that pins can practice driving hard.
A lot of points are scored by opponents in transition when your last attack is tantamount to a free ball
Also practice Pipes and D sets. Don't force our pins to confront a 4 hand wall with tight sets.
This was big difference in our first TX match and was also a BIG difference when IN took it to tOSU.
If your opponent plays like there is nothing to lose and you, knowing you are the better team on paper,
play to keep the ball in play, you can find yourself in trouble.
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Nov 22, 2022 23:52:35 GMT -5
sec5row10 in this case you think wrong: "I'll do my best to answer here, let me know if there is something unclear. Thanks for reaching out.
Yes geography continues to play a role, however, it is more limited. Each of the 4 1s (1-4) will play an 8 (29-32). If there is an 8 within 400 miles of a 1, they will be sent to that site. The same applies to each pairing 2s and 7s, 3s and 6s, 4s and 5s. So, yes, it applies to each group of 4."Pauline Thiros, Chair of the NCAA Division I Volleyball Committee paulinethiros@isu.edu Lexington (KY) is >500mi from Madison. If Marquette ends up in the 9-12 I dunno who gets the Madison nod. in the most recent bracketology: Marquette is a '4' (13-16) volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/91952/fall-2022-bracketology-11-21If I understand this: as a 3 we will have a 6 come to our subregional. If 21-24 group of 4, has a team within 400 mi. they will come here. Thanks, that's encouraging that they are keeping bands of four to protect bracket integrity. I also think they try to avoid conference matchups in the first two rounds still. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Nov 23, 2022 13:28:11 GMT -5
I just got the email about purchasing the round 1 & 2 tickets that the Gopher is hosting! I just purchased mine in case you have not seen the email yet. In case you are curious about the ticket purchase timeline.
"Gopher Volleyball season ticket holders with bench seats may now purchase up to 6 tickets for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament at Maturi Pavilion during this exclusive presale. Only all session tickets will be available during the presale. Single session tickets will become available Monday, November 28th at 9:00am.
Due to ticket requirements for participating teams, season ticket holders are not guaranteed their season ticket location for the NCAA Tournament games.
Volleyball Season Ticket Holders: Wednesday, November 23rd, 1:00pm
Gopher Score Members: Monday, November 28th, 9:00am
General Public: Monday, November 28th, 1:00pm"
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Nov 23, 2022 13:52:53 GMT -5
I just got the email about purchasing the round 1 & 2 tickets that the Gopher is hosting! I just purchased mine in case you have not seen the email yet. In case you are curious about the ticket purchase timeline. "Gopher Volleyball season ticket holders with bench seats may now purchase up to 6 tickets for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament at Maturi Pavilion during this exclusive presale. Only all session tickets will be available during the presale. Single session tickets will become available Monday, November 28th at 9:00am. Due to ticket requirements for participating teams, season ticket holders are not guaranteed their season ticket location for the NCAA Tournament games. Volleyball Season Ticket Holders: Wednesday, November 23rd, 1:00pm Gopher Score Members: Monday, November 28th, 9:00am General Public: Monday, November 28th, 1:00pm" Got mine! Called my seat mates as well. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Nov 23, 2022 14:08:50 GMT -5
I just got the email about purchasing the round 1 & 2 tickets that the Gopher is hosting! I just purchased mine in case you have not seen the email yet. In case you are curious about the ticket purchase timeline. "Gopher Volleyball season ticket holders with bench seats may now purchase up to 6 tickets for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament at Maturi Pavilion during this exclusive presale. Only all session tickets will be available during the presale. Single session tickets will become available Monday, November 28th at 9:00am. Due to ticket requirements for participating teams, season ticket holders are not guaranteed their season ticket location for the NCAA Tournament games. Volleyball Season Ticket Holders: Wednesday, November 23rd, 1:00pm Gopher Score Members: Monday, November 28th, 9:00am General Public: Monday, November 28th, 1:00pm" Got mine! Called my seat mates as well. Yay that's awesome! |
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