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Post by buckyupbuttercup on Aug 27, 2022 11:55:54 GMT -5
Yesterday's match got coded. Franklin, 6 attempts 1.83 GG, 20 attempts 1.75 Orzol, 13 attempts 2.0 Wouldn't read too much into it yet, first match of the season. But seems to align with what Wisconsin fans observed of GG (better defender than passer) My eyes told me GG wasn't great, but I thought better than1.75. Of course though, I had tears in my eyes from looking at the court. I've been assuming they will need to rely on some DS help to ultimately steady the backcourt. Too bad we have to wait on Shanel. What u got AnnaMac?
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 27, 2022 12:34:43 GMT -5
Yesterday's match got coded. Franklin, 6 attempts 1.83 GG, 20 attempts 1.75 Orzol, 13 attempts 2.0 Wouldn't read too much into it yet, first match of the season. But seems to align with what Wisconsin fans observed of GG (better defender than passer) My eyes told me GG wasn't great, but I thought better than1.75. Of course though, I had tears in my eyes from looking at the court. I've been assuming they will need to rely on some DS help to ultimately steady the backcourt. Too bad we have to wait on Shanel. What u got AnnaMac? Thinking back to that video of Sheffield on pressing too hard in passing, some of his instructions might have resulted in some poor passing scores. I need to watch this match again - if don’t give myself an epileptic for looking at that court.
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Post by wiscvball on Aug 27, 2022 12:43:38 GMT -5
Yesterday's match got coded. Franklin, 6 attempts 1.83 GG, 20 attempts 1.75 Orzol, 13 attempts 2.0 Wouldn't read too much into it yet, first match of the season. But seems to align with what Wisconsin fans observed of GG (better defender than passer) And they still hit .337… imagine what could be if the team passing score was >2.0. I also agree those numbers appear low by the eye test, but whatever.
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Post by vbdiva2 on Aug 27, 2022 12:53:32 GMT -5
Hoping those were just first game jitters and all newbies were trying to find common ground on the court, but the 6-2 felt very uncomfortable and crowded. No flow -- removing the attack behind the setter (in a 5-1) limits this team IMHO. You have a 6-10 middle that can hit in front or back of the setter and she is poised to settle for a slow right side ball that must be perfect to be attacked correctly (unfortunately Anna does not have the foot speed to adjust to offsets) -- please make it make sense. How do you not consider the dynamic athleticism of Robinson and Demps in this suffocating 6-2 system?
I like Ashburn as a service specialist/amazing DS and backup setter, period!
Keep training and working with MJ on her middle location and running a faster offense.
Franklin hitting in one on one situations is money in the bank - open that by making opponents commit to behind-the-setter quicks.
Run a three-middle offense with Crawford, Smrek, and Hart - Keep Robinson on RS, and let her regain her All America status at that position. Her blocking is key.
The best OH is Wrobel, she's just chomping at the bit to get her chance. Franklin and Orzol I know you feel those footsteps.... and you should!
As I mentioned before, which I was attacked for last year, Orzol may be the best Libero we have on the floor. Once she can understand she's not needed for her swings but more for the role of her presence and court awareness, Wisconsin becomes that much more dangerous. Would she accept the role? Poland seems to think so, and will eventually use her as a Libero for their national team. Think former Texas A/M legend, Stacy Sykora.... I see Orzol as her carbon copy.
Demps -- Will she be the NCAA's "best back row specialist" once again? Perhaps that's her glory, and that's where she is needed for her career... after watching some cringy front row from her last night, I'm not sure she's sure she likes it up in front??
This team is talented -- we'll go as far as the setting takes us, end-of-story.
NCAA Observations from matches I watched yesterday:
Wisky - Lots of room to improve -- we were spoiled the last decade by two amazing setters - can the 6-2 really be it this year? I say hell no! MJ better catch that learning curve QUICK.
The Texas NCAA all-stars are good! They should be! Can they jell together and win the best-players-money-can-bring-in championship?? Likely -- X factor is their HC Elliot - who is still a douchebag resting bitch face limited knowledge of volleyball coach of the century, so yes, once again, hell be the equalizer in winning or losing that purchased championship. Wow.... Caffey is now part of the TX All Stars?? WTF? How many years is she going to compete and play for? Is this the 4th school she's playing for?
Ohio State is the real deal -- Watch out B1G -- they could win the conference this season. If the pieces line up, they'll be playing in Omaha.
Is Penn State awful? I know it's early -- but damn...
Nebraska is good -- Hord brings that extra dynamic Kayla couldn't -- maybe it's her size. Rodriguez is a stud. The setting is key -- its so obvious the team still wants Hames to be the setter and leader -- the youngin Orr is being catered to by Cook -- he sure doesn't want to lose her to the portal. She is ok -- I still think the team goes further with Hames setting. Hames will tell you that -- and you can see it all over her face.
Excited to watch the UW/Baylor match today... Oh wait, it won't be on tv, online -- they had to make room for the Midwest School of the Blind vs- Nowheresville College match instead.
I know I was missed -- welcome back #$$^es!
xoxoxoo,
Diva
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Post by stanfordvb on Aug 27, 2022 14:17:31 GMT -5
Yesterday's match got coded. Franklin, 6 attempts 1.83 GG, 20 attempts 1.75 Orzol, 13 attempts 2.0 Wouldn't read too much into it yet, first match of the season. But seems to align with what Wisconsin fans observed of GG (better defender than passer) My eyes told me GG wasn't great, but I thought better than1.75. Of course though, I had tears in my eyes from looking at the court. I've been assuming they will need to rely on some DS help to ultimately steady the backcourt. Too bad we have to wait on Shanel. What u got AnnaMac? I just tried to watch the replay and feel light headed trying to watch the court.
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Post by basil on Aug 27, 2022 14:18:55 GMT -5
is TCU's court really that bad? damn
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Post by robtearle on Aug 27, 2022 14:23:20 GMT -5
is TCU's court really that bad? damn You can watch highlight videos at the UW Twitter page, and see for yourself. Right up there with Oregon's for ugly and probably hard to officiate.
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Post by stanfordvb on Aug 27, 2022 14:24:02 GMT -5
is TCU's court really that bad? damn replay is on YouTube. it gave me a headache
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2022 14:31:29 GMT -5
is TCU's court really that bad? damn replay is on YouTube. it gave me a headache It was….interesting Thank goodness those Badgers were on the floor though cause their play kept me from fixating on that floor lol
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Post by rainbowbadger on Aug 27, 2022 14:38:39 GMT -5
Excited to watch the UW/Baylor match today... Oh wait, it won't be on tv, online -- they had to make room for the Midwest School of the Blind vs- Nowheresville College match instead. I know I was missed -- welcome back #$$^es! xoxoxoo, Diva Ahem, the network is showing a RERUN of a Midwest School for the Blind / Nowheresville College football game from 2017. Far more important than this paltry volleyball matchup. Missed your spice here, Diva. It’s been too long.
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Post by taxidea on Aug 27, 2022 14:47:02 GMT -5
Hoping those were just first game jitters and all newbies were trying to find common ground on the court, but the 6-2 felt very uncomfortable and crowded. No flow -- removing the attack behind the setter (in a 5-1) limits this team IMHO. You have a 6-10 middle that can hit in front or back of the setter and she is poised to settle for a slow right side ball that must be perfect to be attacked correctly (unfortunately Anna does not have the foot speed to adjust to offsets) -- please make it make sense. How do you not consider the dynamic athleticism of Robinson and Demps in this suffocating 6-2 system? I like Ashburn as a service specialist/amazing DS and backup setter, period! Keep training and working with MJ on her middle location and running a faster offense. Franklin hitting in one on one situations is money in the bank - open that by making opponents commit to behind-the-setter quicks. Run a three-middle offense with Crawford, Smrek, and Hart - Keep Robinson on RS, and let her regain her All America status at that position. Her blocking is key. The best OH is Wrobel, she's just chomping at the bit to get her chance. Franklin and Orzol I know you feel those footsteps.... and you should! As I mentioned before, which I was attacked for last year, Orzol may be the best Libero we have on the floor. Once she can understand she's not needed for her swings but more for the role of her presence and court awareness, Wisconsin becomes that much more dangerous. Would she accept the role? Poland seems to think so, and will eventually use her as a Libero for their national team. Think former Texas A/M legend, Stacy Sykora.... I see Orzol as her carbon copy. Demps -- Will she be the NCAA's "best back row specialist" once again? Perhaps that's her glory, and that's where she is needed for her career... after watching some cringy front row from her last night, I'm not sure she's sure she likes it up in front?? This team is talented -- we'll go as far as the setting takes us, end-of-story. NCAA Observations from matches I watched yesterday: Wisky - Lots of room to improve -- we were spoiled the last decade by two amazing setters - can the 6-2 really be it this year? I say hell no! MJ better catch that learning curve QUICK. The Texas NCAA all-stars are good! They should be! Can they jell together and win the best-players-money-can-bring-in championship?? Likely -- X factor is their HC Elliot - who is still a douchebag resting bitch face limited knowledge of volleyball coach of the century, so yes, once again, hell be the equalizer in winning or losing that purchased championship. Wow.... Caffey is now part of the TX All Stars?? WTF? How many years is she going to compete and play for? Is this the 4th school she's playing for? Ohio State is the real deal -- Watch out B1G -- they could win the conference this season. If the pieces line up, they'll be playing in Omaha. Is Penn State awful? I know it's early -- but damn... Nebraska is good -- Hord brings that extra dynamic Kayla couldn't -- maybe it's her size. Rodriguez is a stud. The setting is key -- its so obvious the team still wants Hames to be the setter and leader -- the youngin Orr is being catered to by Cook -- he sure doesn't want to lose her to the portal. She is ok -- I still think the team goes further with Hames setting. Hames will tell you that -- and you can see it all over her face. Excited to watch the UW/Baylor match today... Oh wait, it won't be on tv, online -- they had to make room for the Midwest School of the Blind vs- Nowheresville College match instead. I know I was missed -- welcome back #$$^es! xoxoxoo, Diva I gave you a thumbs up, and haven’t even read your post yet…but I will. Uhm yeah, welcome back.
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Post by vbdiva2 on Aug 27, 2022 14:58:32 GMT -5
\ HAHAH Thank you Rainboo -- hope the Badgers end up figuring out the setting
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 27, 2022 15:04:51 GMT -5
is TCU's court really that bad? damn I challenge you to locate the ball against it. It's like cryptic coloring for volleyballs. Even the payers are hard to locate. Forget the 10' line! Gave me eye strain. Cool metaphor for horned frogs, I guess, but complete crap for watching the actual sporting event its made for.
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Post by slxpress on Aug 27, 2022 15:06:43 GMT -5
The Texas NCAA all-stars are good! They should be! Can they jell together and win the best-players-money-can-bring-in championship?? Likely -- X factor is their HC Elliot - who is still a douchebag resting bitch face limited knowledge of volleyball coach of the century, so yes, once again, hell be the equalizer in winning or losing that purchased championship. Wow.... Caffey is now part of the TX All Stars?? WTF? How many years is she going to compete and play for? Is this the 4th school she's playing for? Welcome to NIL. Everyone is playing the game whether they choose to or not. It's simply what side of the equation are you going to end up on. It's not like UT's NIL program is happening by accident. There are a lot of very motivated people who have put together some very robust programs - honestly mostly against the administration's wishes. Whoever follows in their footsteps will have a lot of cold calling ahead of them. Don't blame Texas. Blame the Supreme Court. At least Wisconsin is in the B1G, so they don't have to be concerned with being left behind financially. And they certainly have the local support for volleyball to set up their own very successful NIL programs, if they haven't already.
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 27, 2022 15:08:35 GMT -5
I do understand that the 6-2 looked a bit clumsy in the 2nd and 3rd sets, and it doesn't have the dynamism of a 5-1, but it was still really hard to defend, and it provided a truly formidable block in defense. If the badgers can get the other elements to click and pull all the potential out of it, they could be looking at a NC team. It starts with the passing.
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