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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 10:48:48 GMT -5
What value would bringing 5 OHs bring vs risking it not having a libero if JWO gets injured? It does not make any sense imo It would be crazy not to bring a second libero IMO. Especially since we suffered 2 injuries to starters (Thompson & Poulter) during the Olympics. It would definitely be a gamble but I think it would be one worth taking.
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Post by jwvolley on Jul 3, 2022 10:53:42 GMT -5
It would be crazy not to bring a second libero IMO. Especially since we suffered 2 injuries to starters (Thompson & Poulter) during the Olympics. It would definitely be a gamble but I think it would be one worth taking. We don't have that type of flexibility anymore IMO. Last quad we had K-Rob, Larson, Hill, MBH. Only two OH can play and if Kelsey had to step into the libero spot for an emergency situation, you'd still have elite ball control from the remaining ones. We aren't in a position where we can spare Kelsey anymore. She needs to be on the court as one of the OH and a primary passer/defender. It could be a disaster if something happened to JWO, idk.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:02:37 GMT -5
It would definitely be a gamble but I think it would be one worth taking. We don't have that type of flexibility anymore IMO. Last quad we had K-Rob, Larson, Hill, MBH. Only two OH can play and if Kelsey had to step into the libero spot for an emergency situation, you'd still have elite ball control from the remaining ones. We aren't in a position where we can spare Kelsey anymore. She needs to be on the court as one of the OH and a primary passer/defender. It could be a disaster if something happened to JWO, idk. I agree. I just think that scenario (JWO being injured) is unlikely. What happened in Tokyo to JT and Poulter was also unlikely.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:03:54 GMT -5
We don't have that type of flexibility anymore IMO. Last quad we had K-Rob, Larson, Hill, MBH. Only two OH can play and if Kelsey had to step into the libero spot for an emergency situation, you'd still have elite ball control from the remaining ones. We aren't in a position where we can spare Kelsey anymore. She needs to be on the court as one of the OH and a primary passer/defender. It could be a disaster if something happened to JWO, idk. I agree. I just think that scenario (JWO being injured) is unlikely. What happened in Tokyo to JT and Poulter was also unlikely. I mean Egonu took a libero out of the match just today.
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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 11:04:21 GMT -5
It would definitely be a gamble but I think it would be one worth taking. We don't have that type of flexibility anymore IMO. Last quad we had K-Rob, Larson, Hill, MBH. Only two OH can play and if Kelsey had to step into the libero spot for an emergency situation, you'd still have elite ball control from the remaining ones. We aren't in a position where we can spare Kelsey anymore. She needs to be on the court as one of the OH and a primary passer/defender. It could be a disaster if something happened to JWO, idk. Is Megan Courtney coming back next year? She has 4th OH written all over her in this context.
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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 11:04:43 GMT -5
I agree. I just think that scenario (JWO being injured) is unlikely. What happened in Tokyo to JT and Poulter was also unlikely. I mean Egonu took a libero out of the match just today. Where, when, who?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:05:20 GMT -5
I mean Egonu took a libero out of the match just today. Where, when, who? Thailand’s libero. It was brutal
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Post by Reach on Jul 3, 2022 11:05:37 GMT -5
Thailand’s libero. It was brutal Gif?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:07:08 GMT -5
Thailand’s libero. It was brutal Gif? avid 2.0
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 3, 2022 11:08:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:09:00 GMT -5
We don't have that type of flexibility anymore IMO. Last quad we had K-Rob, Larson, Hill, MBH. Only two OH can play and if Kelsey had to step into the libero spot for an emergency situation, you'd still have elite ball control from the remaining ones. We aren't in a position where we can spare Kelsey anymore. She needs to be on the court as one of the OH and a primary passer/defender. It could be a disaster if something happened to JWO, idk. Is Megan Courtney coming back next year? She has 4th OH written all over her in this context. I too have wondered about this. Are both Meg and Michelle done done or just on a break until the WCH? Does anyone have any evidence as to their plans?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 11:09:32 GMT -5
Is Megan Courtney coming back next year? She has 4th OH written all over her in this context. I too have wondered about this. Are both Meg and Michelle done done or just on a break until the WCH? Does anyone have any evidence as to their plans? I think MBH is done done
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Post by jwvolley on Jul 3, 2022 11:18:27 GMT -5
Is Megan Courtney coming back next year? She has 4th OH written all over her in this context. I too have wondered about this. Are both Meg and Michelle done done or just on a break until the WCH? Does anyone have any evidence as to their plans? She looked sooo physically spent this past season. Not sure she has it in her to get back to the necessary offensive form.
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Post by SportyBucky on Jul 3, 2022 11:30:19 GMT -5
Are you kidding me? How many times have I heard from you and others that MB is about blocking? She is not an elite blocker at this level. Periodt. Before you get all crazy defensive on me, neither is Dana. Stevenson has SO much more upside than Tapp...not even close. Dana will improve and I'm glad to see she's touching more balls but this Tapp praise is crazy. Her attacking is...fine. But she wasn't all you make her out to be yesterday. Check your "eye test." Tapp was the best usa blocker yesterday lol. Sure that bar is low but I mean Tapp was far better than Washington Bar for best MB on US was insanely low yesterday.
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Post by udubhuskiefan on Jul 3, 2022 11:52:09 GMT -5
Who do we think the four OH are for WCH? Id say Bajema, Kelsey, SWP, and Frantti.
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