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Post by stanfordvb on Dec 1, 2022 20:31:52 GMT -5
I thought the deal on Caffey was if they gave her a scholarship this year it would have to count for 2 this year, or one this year and next year. Something to do that she had a masters degree from NU. They thought she had it covered with NIL, but in the end I guess she didn't. I don't think they were ever planning for her to be on scholarship once they found out it was going to cost them 2 to do it. I don't know for sure though, just what I read. If Cook wanted Caffey she would be here. I was told that Cook believed that the Big Ten Championship and the NCAA Championship went thru Wisconsin and that he wasn't sure Nebraska could beat them with a 6'0 MB. Last year 6'0 Caffey was looking across the net and seeing 6'8 and 6'9. Caffey was giving up 8'' and 9'' to them and that is just too much to overcome. That would be like Nebraska's 6'4 MBs looking across the net and seeing MBs that stand 5'7 and 5'8. At times it seemed like Caffey was the only one you could count on for a kill but the quick set over the middle is pretty much the extent of her game. I don't know why he didn't try Schwarzenbach against Wisconsin. this is a little bit ridiculous lol. caffey had the second most kills with the highest hitting percentage for nebraska in last year final. that match wouldn't have gone 5 without her. also, the height at which one touches tells more than difference in height. I would bet caffey jumps about 6 inches higher than both smrek and Rettke. its not like they were going over her all match and thats why Nebraska lost. |
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Post by 2021mdneb on Dec 1, 2022 22:18:17 GMT -5
If Cook wanted Caffey she would be here. I was told that Cook believed that the Big Ten Championship and the NCAA Championship went thru Wisconsin and that he wasn't sure Nebraska could beat them with a 6'0 MB. Last year 6'0 Caffey was looking across the net and seeing 6'8 and 6'9. Caffey was giving up 8'' and 9'' to them and that is just too much to overcome. That would be like Nebraska's 6'4 MBs looking across the net and seeing MBs that stand 5'7 and 5'8. At times it seemed like Caffey was the only one you could count on for a kill but the quick set over the middle is pretty much the extent of her game. I don't know why he didn't try Schwarzenbach against Wisconsin. this is a little bit ridiculous lol. caffey had the second most kills with the highest hitting percentage for nebraska in last year final. that match wouldn't have gone 5 without her. also, the height at which one touches tells more than difference in height. I would bet caffey jumps about 6 inches higher than both smrek and Rettke. its not like they were going over her all match and thats why Nebraska lost. Caffey gets her kills with quick sets over the middle just above the net. She's very good at that. She's a good player but she is just undersized for a MB. If Caffey stood next to Rekke or Smrek and they raised their arms both Smrek and Rekke would touch at least a foot higher than Caffey. Taller people have longer arms. And I doubt that Caffey could jump anywhere near 6" higher than them jumping basically flat footed in front of the net. MBs don't get the benefit of a running start before they jump on defense most of the time. It's just stand in front of the net and jump. Plus Rekke is pretty athletic so I'm sure 6'' higher is an exaggeration. Smrek and Rekke (and even Demps) had a field day in last years Championship match. Caffey had many big kills for Nebraska last year but she is just too short for a MB. If you want ridiculous then keep telling everyone that a 8 and 9 inch difference in height makes no difference then go ahead. |
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Post by haterade on Dec 1, 2022 22:30:03 GMT -5
Why are we still talking about this…
The NCAA granted her additional year but told Nebraska if she played again after the fall semester, it would put them over 12 for the spring and they would incur a one scholarship penalty. Cook did the math and saw Allick, Hord and Maggie as enough at middle. Bringing Caffey back on scholarship would have cost them the chance at someone in 2023. Which turned out to be Choboy. Would you rather have 1 more year of Caffey or 4 of laney?
The deadline to tell Kayla was June 30th which they did. But that’s late in the process and Caffey and Cook weren’t seeing the situation the same. So she enters the portal and ends up at Texas. The end.
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Post by texashorns on Dec 1, 2022 22:38:41 GMT -5
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Post by avid 2.0 on Dec 1, 2022 22:39:21 GMT -5
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Post by ted_heise on Dec 1, 2022 22:49:38 GMT -5
Yikes! Not great for Nebraska, but really stinks for her! |
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Post by basil on Dec 1, 2022 23:10:36 GMT -5
I've watch Nicklin play for 5 years, and though I've often rooted against her, it sucks to see her career (potentially) end like this. she deserves better. |
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Post by vollectator on Dec 1, 2022 23:35:20 GMT -5
I thought the deal on Caffey was if they gave her a scholarship this year it would have to count for 2 this year, or one this year and next year. Something to do that she had a masters degree from NU. They thought she had it covered with NIL, but in the end I guess she didn't. I don't think they were ever planning for her to be on scholarship once they found out it was going to cost them 2 to do it. I don't know for sure though, just what I read. If Cook wanted Caffey she would be here. I was told that Cook believed that the Big Ten Championship and the NCAA Championship went thru Wisconsin and that he wasn't sure Nebraska could beat them with a 6'0 MB. Last year 6'0 Caffey was looking across the net and seeing 6'8 and 6'9. Caffey was giving up 8'' and 9'' to them and that is just too much to overcome. That would be like Nebraska's 6'4 MBs looking across the net and seeing MBs that stand 5'7 and 5'8. At times it seemed like Caffey was the only one you could count on for a kill but the quick set over the middle is pretty much the extent of her game. I don't know why he didn't try Schwarzenbach against Wisconsin. if cook didn’t want Caffey back, why would they go through the lengthy ncaa process for her last year of eligibility. Caffey was doing just fine, and she wasn’t the only 6’ middle cook had relied on. |
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Post by vollectator on Dec 1, 2022 23:36:51 GMT -5
Her and Kenzie both?! That just sucks! |
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Post by scarletandcream on Dec 1, 2022 23:44:58 GMT -5
well that sucks. what do we think the other ailments could be? |
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Post by nevollfan on Dec 2, 2022 0:25:49 GMT -5
You could add Kenzie Knuckles here too. It is what it is. You work around it and try to make your front line defense harder to hit over , through or around. Tipping and finesse shots by opponents will happen more often now. The donut hole becomes larger. Become more opportunistic on offense with player(s) who terminate better or have fewer unforced errors. Like maybe Mangelson. . Each succeeding opponent stresses the whole team and the pressure more reveals weaknesses or lack of strengths. Hopefully, in theory. I've watch Nicklin play for 5 years, and though I've often rooted against her, it sucks to see her career (potentially) end like this. she deserves better. |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 2, 2022 0:42:24 GMT -5
Awful news about Hames. You hate to see someone so prolific for their program go out like that.
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Post by hornshouse23 on Dec 2, 2022 0:59:44 GMT -5
If Cook wanted Caffey she would be here. I was told that Cook believed that the Big Ten Championship and the NCAA Championship went thru Wisconsin and that he wasn't sure Nebraska could beat them with a 6'0 MB. Last year 6'0 Caffey was looking across the net and seeing 6'8 and 6'9. Caffey was giving up 8'' and 9'' to them and that is just too much to overcome. That would be like Nebraska's 6'4 MBs looking across the net and seeing MBs that stand 5'7 and 5'8. At times it seemed like Caffey was the only one you could count on for a kill but the quick set over the middle is pretty much the extent of her game. I don't know why he didn't try Schwarzenbach against Wisconsin. if cook didn’t want Caffey back, why would they go through the lengthy ncaa process for her last year of eligibility. Caffey was doing just fine, and she wasn’t the only 6’ middle cook had relied on. Short answer: he didn’t want any other team to have her. Especially the team the team she ended up at. 🤷🏾♂️ |
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Post by vollectator on Dec 2, 2022 2:12:48 GMT -5
if cook didn’t want Caffey back, why would they go through the lengthy ncaa process for her last year of eligibility. Caffey was doing just fine, and she wasn’t the only 6’ middle cook had relied on. Short answer: he didn’t want any other team to have her. Especially the team the team she ended up at. 🤷🏾♂️ If Nebraska didn’t bother with her last year of eligibility, could she enter the portal or otherwise have another school work on her eligibility? I don’t know the answer. But if the answer is no, your short answer doesn’t make sense. Lauren exhausted her eligibility; I don’t remember if Hord was on board during that time; then you have 2 freshmen coming in. If cook could have Caffey (without costing 2 scholarships) why would he not want her on the roster. The Texas (fans) narrative just doesn’t add up. |
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Post by rjaege on Dec 2, 2022 4:12:23 GMT -5
if cook didn’t want Caffey back, why would they go through the lengthy ncaa process for her last year of eligibility. Caffey was doing just fine, and she wasn’t the only 6’ middle cook had relied on. Short answer: he didn’t want any other team to have her. Especially the team the team she ended up at. 🤷🏾♂️ YaDaYaDa...Some opposing fans just like to bad mouth NE and Coach Cook, and make it up as they go. An alternate reality they create for themselves. Why? Not sure but envy comes to mind... |
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