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Post by justafan23 on Aug 25, 2023 11:47:34 GMT -5
Kind of disappointed there is no video available for opening match tonight against Oregon. Two top 20 teams and no broadcast. Such a shame.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Aug 25, 2023 11:53:31 GMT -5
Kind of disappointed there is no video available for opening match tonight against Oregon. Two top 20 teams and no broadcast. Such a shame. Agreed. We all hate spectrum here. Ever since they took Over and put a monopoly on this, it’s been hell |
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Post by nickvb on Aug 25, 2023 12:35:25 GMT -5
Wonder if any family will livestream?
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Aug 27, 2023 14:18:09 GMT -5
I only watched the first two sets of the game last night against Hawaii but here are my thoughts:
-I think the 5-1 is the way to go for this season. I don't think the 6-2 is what this team needs, especially with the lack of strong passing pins on this roster.
-After being pin heavy for a couple of seasons, it looks like San Diego is back to their middles being the focal point of the offense. Blackwell and Stoner are the strongest attackers on the team and they should be getting as many sets as possible.
-Beach is something special. Frontrunner for FOY in the WCC. She's gonna be great for San Diego.
-All of the pins should be subbed out for a DS in the back row. I don't think any of the hitters have strong back row offense (at least right now) so I'd rather have another DS in there to help stabilize the passing.
This team has a lot of potential, but I have a feeling they are going to be a bit of a work in progress until conference play.
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Aug 27, 2023 14:26:51 GMT -5
I only watched the first two sets of the game last night against Hawaii but here are my thoughts: -I think the 5-1 is the way to go for this season. I don't think the 6-2 is what this team needs, especially with the lack of strong passing pins on this roster. -After being pin heavy for a couple of seasons, it looks like San Diego is back to their middles being the focal point of the offense. Blackwell and Stoner are the strongest attackers on the team and they should be getting as many sets as possible. -Beach is something special. Frontrunner for FOY in the WCC. She's gonna be great for San Diego. -All of the pins should be subbed out for a DS in the back row. I don't think any of the hitters have strong back row offense (at least right now) so I'd rather have another DS in there to help stabilize the passing. This team has a lot of potential, but I have a feeling they are going to be a bit of a work in progress until conference play. Watched the full match last night and agree with you on all points. USD barely used a back row attack, so it would make a lot of sense to sub out all pins in the back row so we can stabilize the passing and defense. If USD is going to be a middle-centric offense, they need to do this. I do think they’re going to get a lot stronger as the season goes on and I don’t see them having too much challenge in the WCC now that BYU’s gone. I just hope they get it together by the Tennessee match since I’ll be going to that one 😂 |
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Post by Hookup on Sept 16, 2023 20:51:58 GMT -5
Good win today for USD over the Georgia Bulldogs. Not perfect play but a better effort all around was good enough. Glad to see the team effort and win today.
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Post by volleyfan58 on Sept 17, 2023 15:07:21 GMT -5
I didn't expect USD to have a 4-6 record in non-conference games, but they do seem to be improving. One thing I've noticed is that they struggle to maintain their leads. Nemo stands out as an impressive player, especially when it comes to using the block effectively. Their serving is crucial because their passing seems shaky. Pries has shown improvement as an Opp hitter. I'm not entirely convinced about Tercariol as the setter, but she might be the best option for now. Let's hope they perform better during conference play, even though an undefeated season seems unlikely. Making it to the NCAA tournament is the goal! 🏐🏆
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Post by chatchu-off moksri on Sept 17, 2023 23:47:48 GMT -5
I think the Toreros have improved over the last few weeks. This team has the pieces to win the conference, but it's gonna be tough. With the WCC looking like a 1-bid conference, they really can't afford any screw ups if they want to make the tourney.
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Post by usdfan on Sept 18, 2023 11:00:58 GMT -5
I didn't expect USD to have a 4-6 record in non-conference games, but they do seem to be improving. One thing I've noticed is that they struggle to maintain their leads. Nemo stands out as an impressive player, especially when it comes to using the block effectively. Their serving is crucial because their passing seems shaky. Pries has shown improvement as an Opp hitter. I'm not entirely convinced about Tercariol as the setter, but she might be the best option for now. Let's hope they perform better during conference play, even though an undefeated season seems unlikely. Making it to the NCAA tournament is the goal! 🏐🏆 Didn’t see first game but sounds like they looked a lot better this weekend. Definite shaky passing even though did see improvement. Allen has a history going back to BYU with poor serve receive. It’s tough when your Libero passes a 2. She’s really good at defense but needs to lead more with passing. I really like Pries on the right, seemed to work out better. Not sure why Hester not getting more playing time, we need her size at the net. |
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Post by smartcookie on Sept 18, 2023 16:42:29 GMT -5
I haven't watched USD as much this year but looking at the stats, it surprises me that Evans hasn't gotten more time. Has the staff experimented with a Hoglund/Evans or Tercariol/Evans 6-2 much?
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Post by volleyfan58 on Sept 18, 2023 17:38:05 GMT -5
I'm also wondering why Evans isn't in the starting lineup. It's possible that her blocking isn't up to par, or that she hasn't had enough time to develop a connection with the hitters. Nemo and Pries have been playing well, so maybe Hester just got outdone.
I think the team will be fine as long as they can limit their errors and pass well. They have a lot of talent, so I'm confident that they can figure things out.
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Post by Hookup on Sept 18, 2023 18:44:21 GMT -5
USD just needs one of the setters on the roster to find the consistency you expect from a D1 player. The position is still open for whomever wants it even after a month of matches and plenty of opportunities to earn it. No one has yet shown the location control and consistency to help this team win and play up to its potential.
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Post by usdfan on Sept 19, 2023 8:26:38 GMT -5
I haven't watched USD as much this year but looking at the stats, it surprises me that Evans hasn't gotten more time. Has the staff experimented with a Hoglund/Evans or Tercariol/Evans 6-2 much? Pretty sure they tried a variety of setting combos in first few games. Didn’t see them all but also not sure why Evans hasn’t had more of a chance. Maybe it is the size, not sure. I hope to watch in person in next few weeks. Have they announced when they might hang the final four banner? Would be nice to go to that game. |
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Post by usdfan2.0 on Oct 6, 2023 2:00:16 GMT -5
More Ella Durham, please.
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Post by ay2013 on Oct 6, 2023 2:04:05 GMT -5
More Ella Durham, please. More Stivrins, please. |
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