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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2022 14:53:47 GMT -5
Yes, it's a question. Oregon has just one year with her, though. And unlike WSU, she doesn't have four years of "connection" between herself, her passers, and her hitters. So we'll see how fast she adjusts to Oregon and how fast Oregon adjusts to her. Oregon is not likely going to completely 100% retool around Pukis given that they know she's "one and done" with them. she has 2 years of eligbility but idk if she'll use it Really? I guess I lost count. I thought she had played four years at WSU, so only had the one COVID bonus year left. If she still has two years to play, that does maybe make a difference. |
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Post by volleynerd on Aug 17, 2022 14:58:28 GMT -5
she has 2 years of eligbility but idk if she'll use it Really? I guess I lost count. I thought she had played four years at WSU, so only had the one COVID bonus year left. If she still has two years to play, that does maybe make a difference. 2018- Redshirted 2019- R-Freshman 2020- COVID Season 2021- R-Sophomore (Graduated from WSU) 2022- R-Junior (THIS SEASON) 2023- R-Senior (Next Season**) (COVID 5th year) |
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2022 15:00:17 GMT -5
Really? I guess I lost count. I thought she had played four years at WSU, so only had the one COVID bonus year left. If she still has two years to play, that does maybe make a difference. 2018- Redshirted 2019- R-Freshman 2020- COVID Season 2021- R-Sophomore (Graduated from WSU) 2022- R-Junior (THIS SEASON) 2023- R-Senior (Next Season**) (COVID 5th year) OK, thanks. |
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Post by oldnewbie on Aug 17, 2022 15:01:14 GMT -5
Yes, it's a question. Oregon has just one year with her, though. And unlike WSU, she doesn't have four years of "connection" between herself, her passers, and her hitters. So we'll see how fast she adjusts to Oregon and how fast Oregon adjusts to her. Oregon is not likely going to completely 100% retool around Pukis given that they know she's "one and done" with them. she has 2 years of eligbility but idk if she'll use it Beat me to it! It is going to be very hard to predict which players will and won't use their 5th or 6th years. The better players will have more pro opportunities with Covid restrictions easing (Butler), some will transfer if the pro opportunities aren't were they want them to be yet (Caffey and Pukis), and some will decide to hang it up and then "unretire" (Gabriel). I was told a long time ago to only bet serious money on pro sports, never college. There is some reliability in the way pros react, but trying to predict the actions of 19 and 20 year olds will surely turn you gray and probably also make you broke. |
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Post by mikegarrison on Aug 17, 2022 15:09:07 GMT -5
she has 2 years of eligbility but idk if she'll use it Beat me to it! It is going to be very hard to predict which players will and won't use their 5th or 6th years. The better players will have more pro opportunities with Covid restrictions easing (Butler), some will transfer if the pro opportunities aren't were they want them to be yet (Caffey and Pukis), and some will decide to hang it up and then "unretire" (Gabriel). I was told a long time ago to only bet serious money on pro sports, never college. There is some reliability in the way pros react, but trying to predict the actions of 19 and 20 year olds will surely turn you gray and probably also make you broke. It's also quite possible that some athletes just want to get a grad degree and will use this extra year to help pay for it. Not everybody wants to be a pro athlete, even if they are great college athletes. I have no idea what Pukis wants. But I'm not going to assume all her decisions are based around the possibility of playing pro volleyball. Not unless she says so. |
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Post by redbeard2008 on Aug 17, 2022 16:35:00 GMT -5
Beat me to it! It is going to be very hard to predict which players will and won't use their 5th or 6th years. The better players will have more pro opportunities with Covid restrictions easing (Butler), some will transfer if the pro opportunities aren't were they want them to be yet (Caffey and Pukis), and some will decide to hang it up and then "unretire" (Gabriel). I was told a long time ago to only bet serious money on pro sports, never college. There is some reliability in the way pros react, but trying to predict the actions of 19 and 20 year olds will surely turn you gray and probably also make you broke. It's also quite possible that some athletes just want to get a grad degree and will use this extra year to help pay for it. Not everybody wants to be a pro athlete, even if they are great college athletes. I have no idea what Pukis wants. But I'm not going to assume all her decisions are based around the possibility of playing pro volleyball. Not unless she says so. And what's to say she won't transfer next year to UW! (After they tri-peat as Pac champions.  ) |
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Post by VolleyballFella on Aug 17, 2022 21:02:12 GMT -5
![]() Colorado is returning all players from last year (minus Ewert) + All PAC Freshman/Volleyball Mag Freshman Team, Parker, after her injury redshirt last year + gaining Hadrych from UCLA. Would be cool if DeLuzio can set Colorado to the NCAA Sweet 16 like she did her Freshman year, but I'd be happy if Colorado could finish in the top half of the PAC. I think DeLuzio or Simpson will be a better fit at setter this year with the types of hitters the Buffs have. Looks like she is having a bit of fun for her final roster picture...  |
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Post by VT Five-0 on Aug 18, 2022 17:33:18 GMT -5
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Post by pbmu on Aug 18, 2022 18:02:11 GMT -5
omg thank you lol my OCD couldn’t take it I messaged the original poster twice and they never changed it hahaha |
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Post by Gladys Kravitz on Aug 18, 2022 19:38:56 GMT -5
WSU and Oregon will finish higher than their preseason rank
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Post by surfvolleypolojock77 on Aug 18, 2022 23:27:24 GMT -5
omg thank you lol my OCD couldn’t take it I messaged the original poster twice and they never changed it hahaha I wasn't on this board even I had it on. i'm working a lot of hours plus getting ready for college. Sorry for not changing the title. |
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Post by vballfan17 on Aug 19, 2022 10:05:20 GMT -5
Here are my preseason predictions (going bold here):
1. Stanford
2. USC
3. Oregon
4. Washington
5. UCLA
6. Washington State
7. Arizona State
8. Colorado
9. Arizona
10. Utah
11. Oregon State
12. Cal
Edit: I think the top 4 could finish in any order. UCLA, WSU & ASU are in tier 2. Then CU, AZ & Utah are in tier 3. OSU & Cal at the bottom.
POY: Nuneviller
FOY: Wilson
SOY: Pukis
LOY: Bays
COY: Keller
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Post by avid 2.0 on Aug 19, 2022 20:58:02 GMT -5
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Post by babybacksets on Aug 19, 2022 21:15:37 GMT -5
Here are my preseason predictions (going bold here): 1. Stanford 2. USC 3. Oregon 4. Washington 5. UCLA 6. Washington State 7. Arizona State 8. Colorado 9. Arizona 10. Utah 11. Oregon State 12. Cal Edit: I think the top 4 could finish in any order. UCLA, WSU & ASU are in tier 2. Then CU, AZ & Utah are in tier 3. OSU & Cal at the bottom. POY: Nuneviller FOY: Wilson SOY: Pukis LOY: Bays COY: Keller No way is UCLA finishing that low outside of a major injury. Mac May and Zoe Fleck we’re phenomenal Bruins but come on now, there is a decent amount of experience coming back on this team and some added pieces that could be really solid for UCLA. |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Aug 19, 2022 23:03:55 GMT -5
she was seriously one of the nicest coaches I’ve ever held a conversation with. talked to me and a fellow manager for like half an hour during their serve & pass. rooting for her until given a reason not to |
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