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Post by NYCHusker on Sept 7, 2022 12:20:51 GMT -5
We sat in the 300 level of the Kohl Center at the 1998 Final Four. They were the worst seats I've ever had for a VB match. It was similar to standing outside, looking down at a 45 degree angle, watching ants move around on an ant hill. I am hoping this "arena volleyball" fad goes the way of outdoor hockey has gone. I'm afraid it will take a couple years to get there, though. I've been in all different levels of the KC for hockey, and in the 100s and 200s for basketball. 300s is tolerable for hockey - the rink is much larger; 200 is barely tolerable for basketball. And a VB court is of course smaller that a basketball court; a VB court would be roughly blue line to blue line on a hockey rink. I feel you if it was a permanent move. But if it's for one high stakes game from time to time, I don't mind it. A couple of my best memories were from the rafters during Final Four matches (yeah, yeah, I know, different from the reg season), despite the less-than-stellar sight lines. There's just something special about the roar of that big of a crowd in the sport.
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Post by vollectator on Sept 7, 2022 12:38:55 GMT -5
My input on the setting situation. Sorry for the novel.. Now I am biased, I'll admit. I'm from MN and the same age as Orr, so I've been watching since her 7th grade days at Eagan. That being said I have watched a LOT of her, and I'm sure most of you have seen a fair share of her. She is special, obviously, the #1 recruit for 2021 and all that USA vb. All I want to say is give her time. I know, I know it may be annoying but she really hasn't played vb since club szn before her senior yr of HS. (2020) The fact that what we've seen of her so far in a Husker jersey hasn't been her best is indeed heartbreaking, by no means has she been "bad" but she can get back to her elite level, I believe it! I think a szn full of her starting/being benched is NOT the move even tho I kinda understand from a Cook standpoint. In order for her to get back to the Kennedi we all know she needs to just PLAY and let the game get back to her. Don't even wanna think about her transferring. I (obviously) hope it works out and fingers crossed the rest of the szn! Hames had her 4 years, she can happily be a DS although she still is a good enough setter. Evans has great hands but just doesn't have that athleticism and/or height. Reilly is looking great, but if Orr gets back to being her old self Reilly can def wait two years to set. GBR❤️ completely agree. Orr's but a few games into her post-major-injury period. be it 5-1 or 6-2, you have to help her get through the rough plays. i'm sure that's what they're doing, given the huskers' rich history of developing high level players. many athletes, not just in volleyball, have had to play through rough periods to become great. if one of Orr's pedigree doesn't get it, what guarantee do you have Reilly will get it.
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Post by ilikecorn on Sept 7, 2022 13:09:17 GMT -5
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Post by knapplc on Sept 7, 2022 13:18:44 GMT -5
Who doesn't like a good mustelid joke.
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Post by NYCHusker on Sept 7, 2022 14:42:33 GMT -5
Who doesn't like a good mustelid joke. Definitely didn't have to google mustelid. Definitely not.
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Post by rjaege on Sept 7, 2022 15:33:11 GMT -5
My input on the setting situation. Sorry for the novel.. Now I am biased, I'll admit. I'm from MN and the same age as Orr, so I've been watching since her 7th grade days at Eagan. That being said I have watched a LOT of her, and I'm sure most of you have seen a fair share of her. She is special, obviously, the #1 recruit for 2021 and all that USA vb. All I want to say is give her time. I know, I know it may be annoying but she really hasn't played vb since club szn before her senior yr of HS. (2020) The fact that what we've seen of her so far in a Husker jersey hasn't been her best is indeed heartbreaking, by no means has she been "bad" but she can get back to her elite level, I believe it! I think a szn full of her starting/being benched is NOT the move even tho I kinda understand from a Cook standpoint. In order for her to get back to the Kennedi we all know she needs to just PLAY and let the game get back to her. Don't even wanna think about her transferring. I (obviously) hope it works out and fingers crossed the rest of the szn! Hames had her 4 years, she can happily be a DS although she still is a good enough setter. Evans has great hands but just doesn't have that athleticism and/or height. Reilly is looking great, but if Orr gets back to being her old self Reilly can def wait two years to set. GBR❤️ She has what appears to be a full length elastic bandage on her left leg. That indicates she is getting swelling in that leg. Swelling usually indicates injury. So I fear she is not 100% and is playing thru it. What we do not know, is why changes at setter were made: health, performance, preference for 6-2, other, some combination. I wish her the best. She is a great talent. Everyone wants her to get her groove back so to speak.
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Post by tedheise on Sept 7, 2022 17:34:20 GMT -5
Who doesn't like a good mustelid joke. Definitely didn't have to google mustelid. Definitely not. I sussed it from context, but googled to confirm.
Disappointed the wikipedia page didn't include cheeseweasels in the family. @rampageripster, you need to do some editing!
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Post by veebz17 on Sept 7, 2022 20:17:35 GMT -5
I find myself wondering what things would look like if Nicklin hadn’t returned for her covid year… would Nebraska be running a 5-2 with Orr and Evans, or would they play through the growing pains with Orr in the 5-1?
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Post by volleynerd on Sept 7, 2022 20:20:13 GMT -5
competition is gonna ramp up after this weekend! you got Stanford and a road trip to Kentucky and then it is B1G play, do you think the 6-2 stays after today, or do they keep It going ?
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Post by scarletandcream on Sept 7, 2022 20:23:05 GMT -5
competition is gonna ramp up after this weekend! you got Stanford and a road trip to Kentucky and then it is B1G play, do you think the 6-2 stays after today, or do they keep It going ? 5-1 with Hames, all the way.
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Post by scarletandcream on Sept 7, 2022 20:30:18 GMT -5
Just wanna say this for whoever was against my preseason Whitney Lauenstein hype, she had 25 kills tonight on 52 swings, with only 5 errors for a .385 hitting percentage. As of tonight, Lauenstein now leads the team in kills, at 74. Madi Kubik has 71. She also has a .364 clip on the season, so far. Imo the preseason hype train was warranted.
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Post by staticb on Sept 7, 2022 20:33:17 GMT -5
I find myself wondering what things would look like if Nicklin hadn’t returned for her covid year… would Nebraska be running a 5-2 with Orr and Evans, or would they play through the growing pains with Orr in the 5-1? Honestly i think they would be screwed if she didn’t return but Cook would have likely gone after a transfer as insurance.
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Post by mma40027002 on Sept 7, 2022 20:34:15 GMT -5
Just wanna say this for whoever was against my preseason Whitney Lauenstein hype, she had 25 kills tonight on 52 swings, with only 5 errors for a .385 hitting percentage. As of tonight, Lauenstein now leads the team in kills, at 74. Madi Kubik has 71. She also has a .364 clip on the season, so far. Imo the preseason hype train was warranted. I was and am with you on the Whit hype!!!
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Post by rjaege on Sept 7, 2022 20:52:58 GMT -5
Just wanna say this for whoever was against my preseason Whitney Lauenstein hype, she had 25 kills tonight on 52 swings, with only 5 errors for a .385 hitting percentage. As of tonight, Lauenstein now leads the team in kills, at 74. Madi Kubik has 71. She also has a .364 clip on the season, so far. Imo the preseason hype train was warranted. I was and am with you on the Whit hype!!! Radio post game Coach Cook still saying she needs to improve yet. Obviously seeing even more potential in her.
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Post by rjaege on Sept 7, 2022 20:56:23 GMT -5
competition is gonna ramp up after this weekend! you got Stanford and a road trip to Kentucky and then it is B1G play, do you think the 6-2 stays after today, or do they keep It going ? 5-1 with Hames, all the way. Could be in radio post game he said they had considered transitioning to 5-1 mid set.
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