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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Dec 1, 2022 16:18:18 GMT -5
I don’t think UCLA is necessarily a move K. Cook would make - it’s basically a lateral one - but he’s shown some interest in the past in letting himself be poached, so to speak. If UCLA was staying in the Pac-12, I'd probably agree. But I think one could argue that UCLA in the Big Ten is a step up. It will be a somewhat harder job, I suppose. I was thinking more along the lines of compensation etc. I don't believe UCLA would offer a package that would be a significant upgrade over what Cook currently has at UW. |
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Post by bbg95 on Dec 1, 2022 16:20:22 GMT -5
If UCLA was staying in the Pac-12, I'd probably agree. But I think one could argue that UCLA in the Big Ten is a step up. It will be a somewhat harder job, I suppose. I was thinking more along the lines of compensation etc. I don't believe UCLA would offer a package that would be a significant upgrade over what Cook currently has at UW. Pac-12 UCLA, sure. But Big Ten UCLA should have more money (well, depending on what the regents decide to do with them). Whether they're willing to spend that extra money to get a top-flight women's volleyball coach I have no idea. But I think it's more possible than it was a year ago. |
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Post by oldnewbie on Dec 1, 2022 16:21:33 GMT -5
UCLA needs Fisher badly. Not sure he feels the same way though. I don't think Fisher is the best fit. UCLA needs a holistic coach that treats players with respect, is enthusiastic, is solid on the X's and O's, and is a pretty good recruiter. For recruits, UCLA is already attractive due to its location, legacy, academics, and conference. It is not a tough sell. Get a quality volleyball knowledgeable search committee together and find a few good candidates that fit the criteria and interview them. You don't think Fisher treats his players with respect, isn't enthusiastic and isn't at a good academic school? The reports I have heard are that his players really like playing for him. |
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Post by stablgenius on Dec 1, 2022 16:22:43 GMT -5
how many scholarships does UCLA have available? Quite a few right. 6-7? Graduation of Cole Forte McKissock Savage (was she on scholarship?) Dodson McCall and then if Luper leaves... Maybe she can still be convinced for her to stay Well . . . they announced two scholarship athletes for 2023 already. I think that means they have next year: OH: Olson (Soph), Leverette (Soph) Opp: Ndiaye (Sr) and Lane (Sr) MB: Alupei (Jr) and Briscoe (Fr) S: Pak (R- Sr) Tufono (Soph) and Mullen (Fr) L/DS: Dueck (Jr) and McCarthy (R Soph) I think Lane and Pak are not scholarship, but obviously not sure . . . Best guess they have 3 open scholarships for transfers . . . Could be 4 depending on the L/DS situation. If they have 3 to offer, I assume 2 MBs and an OH . . . If they have 4, maybe 2 OHs or maybe 1 OH and a S or a L. Should be an interesting off-season. |
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Dec 1, 2022 16:49:30 GMT -5
It will be a somewhat harder job, I suppose. I was thinking more along the lines of compensation etc. I don't believe UCLA would offer a package that would be a significant upgrade over what Cook currently has at UW. Pac-12 UCLA, sure. But Big Ten UCLA should have more money (well, depending on what the regents decide to do with them). Whether they're willing to spend that extra money to get a top-flight women's volleyball coach I have no idea. But I think it's more possible than it was a year ago. UCLA athletics is currently sitting on a deficit of $103 million, including a $62 million loss in 2021 alone. They will at some point have money to throw around, presumably, with the Big 10 deal, but it's a little dicey at the moment. It might be worth noting that UCLA's new-ish AD has made four head coach hires to date - one promoted in-house assistant and three assistants from other schools. No established head coaches. Now, volleyball might be high profile enough that Jarmond opens up the checkbook a bit more, but I guess I'm a little skeptical based on recent history. Or I could be dead wrong in public once again! |
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Post by bbg95 on Dec 1, 2022 16:51:54 GMT -5
Pac-12 UCLA, sure. But Big Ten UCLA should have more money (well, depending on what the regents decide to do with them). Whether they're willing to spend that extra money to get a top-flight women's volleyball coach I have no idea. But I think it's more possible than it was a year ago. UCLA athletics is currently sitting on a deficit of $103 million. Yes, I'm aware of that. They're going to the Big Ten to get more money. A volleyball coach doesn't cost that much. Like I said, I'm not actually sure if they're willing to spend the money. They may approach it like men's basketball where they just expect people to take less. But maybe not. We'll see. |
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Dec 1, 2022 16:54:42 GMT -5
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Post by vbsam16 on Dec 1, 2022 16:54:42 GMT -5
They would have been fine had the two injuries to key players not happened. I know injuries are not the coaches’ neither the athletes’, but don’t you think more preventive measure could have been made? This is not only regarding this team but in the sport in general. It’s really tough to prevent injuries like this though. Especially if they happen during the game. You can pretty much blame Stanford’s coaching for Endsley’s injury. I think I remember when Stanford played Penn State and Minnesota early on that the commentators were saying they coach the team to set out of system balls tight so the hitter can use the blockers hands more. Rubin got set a tight ball, went after it, ended up under the net, and Endsley landed on her. I don’t necessarily think that strategy from Stanford is a bad thing because they’re trying to score points. I feel like the way to prevent these types of injuries would be to make stepping on the center line at all a violation. But then there would be violations called left and right. |
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Post by BeiBei on Dec 1, 2022 17:42:03 GMT -5
Sullivan was the other candidate for the last coaching search. I wonder if he will try again but I am not a fan of his.
I think Tim Black did a great job at LMU, did ok at Georgia. Not sure if he would be interest as He is probably making more money at Georgia.
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Dec 1, 2022 19:59:53 GMT -5
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Post by babybacksets on Dec 1, 2022 19:59:53 GMT -5
Wow. It really happened…. too bad he was never able to clear his name, this would have been the year to do so.
Oh well, hoping for a Penn State-like coaching hire and comeback !!!!
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Post by coachdavid on Dec 1, 2022 22:06:06 GMT -5
I feel like the way to prevent these types of injuries would be to make stepping on the center line at all a violation. But then there would be violations called left and right. I'd be rough the first year or two, but then players would acclimate and we'd move on with our lives with less injuries. It also removes a judgement call from the officials, which is always nice. |
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Post by stull90210 on Dec 1, 2022 22:35:57 GMT -5
It kinda irks me about how he said that he has less passion than the players. Whether he just realized that recently or not, it's been evident with his refusal to call any time out in the past 3 seasons. He should've stepped down the minute he stopped doing his job (COACHING)
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Post by dunninla3 on Dec 2, 2022 0:21:24 GMT -5
It kinda irks me about how he said that he has less passion than the players. Whether he just realized that recently or not, it's been evident with his refusal to call any time out in the past 3 seasons. He should've stepped down the minute he stopped doing his job (COACHING) he's had less passion than the players since at least 2014. That would have been a wonderful time. |
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Post by volleyguy on Dec 2, 2022 0:30:14 GMT -5
UCLA needs Fisher badly. Not sure he feels the same way though. UCLA needs a good coach. They don’t necessarily need Fisher. |
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Post by dodger on Dec 2, 2022 1:11:24 GMT -5
UCLA needs Fisher badly. Not sure he feels the same way though. UCLA needs a good coach. They don’t necessarily need Fisher. Please not fisher to ucla please |
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Post by babybacksets on Dec 2, 2022 2:05:13 GMT -5
UCLA needs Fisher badly. Not sure he feels the same way though. UCLA needs a good coach. They don’t necessarily need Fisher. What is the obsession with Fisher? He’s a good coach FOR PITT but doesn’t mean he’s going to be good in LA. I think it’s going to a top assistant with some name recognition like Reyes |
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