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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Sept 12, 2022 21:56:56 GMT -5
Diet Coke Classic
#22 Pepperdine @ #6 Minnesota
Sep 15 (Thu) 5:00 PM PT 7:00 PM CT
Minneapolis, MN
Maturi Pavilion
Watch: B1G+ Subscription Required
History: The Gophers are 3-0 all-time vs. Pepperdine
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Sept 13, 2022 14:48:36 GMT -5
Keeping it simple. I'll update links later.
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Post by slxpress on Sept 13, 2022 14:50:40 GMT -5
I predict Minnesota takes out some frustration on Pepperdine.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Sept 14, 2022 21:23:45 GMT -5
Go Gophers. I added links to press releases.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Sept 15, 2022 8:10:42 GMT -5
Happy game day! Cannot wait to see how the Gophers bounce back.
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Post by mcmike on Sept 15, 2022 14:07:34 GMT -5
Keys to a Turnaround in no particular order
Rotation 1 on defense is a challenge. A good pass is a must. Having Crowl, a left handed OPP, on the left for this rotation is way too awkward.
If the pass could be offset just in front of the 3 meter line Shaff could put up what is essentially a D ball for Wenaas or a gap set to Husemann.
Late in the first set vs Stanford a good pass led to an awful middle connection that Husemann could not drive down > Stanford transition kill.
I would think that a pipe to Landfair could work too.
Just putting the ball in play across the net to a good opponent doesn't cut it.
STRIVE FOR A FBSO IN RO1
RAMP UP PASSING GRADES AND GET THE TEAM SIDEOUT % BACK ABOVE 60%. Shaff has converted two handfuls of overpasses into winning jousts, blocks, and outright kills. Why does this keep happening?
Pick up the pace on float serves. If they have a tendency to be long then release from 2' behind the back line. Whatever...no more floats into the net.
Rather than frustrate the left pins with sets that are repeatedly blocked or blocked enough to prevent a kill, move the set location closer to the edge or closer to the middle to give the hitters a tool or better angle. It seemed like attack confidence withered and didn't return last Saturday.
Make their left pin beat you cross-court. Focus on covering the tip.
Keep smiling, have fun, and find the flow.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Sept 15, 2022 14:17:35 GMT -5
Hmm, let me summarize. Play better and have fun.  Go Gophers. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2022 14:35:20 GMT -5
RAMP UP PASSING GRADES AND GET THE TEAM SIDEOUT % BACK ABOVE 60%. Shaff has converted two handfuls of overpasses into winning jousts, blocks, and outright kills. Why does this keep happening? Because it’s a Hugh McCutcheon team? |
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Post by Draco_MN on Sept 15, 2022 15:20:25 GMT -5
Who do we expect to start?
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Post by gopherhim on Sept 15, 2022 16:25:07 GMT -5
I’d be curious to see what kind of numbers Wenaas could put up playing opposite. Kilkelly playing middle back for Hanson. I also wouldn’t mind seeing Landfair get some more passing responsibility. I don’t have passing stats, but from the eye test it feels like she’s been the most consistent receiver. Small sample size since she gets hidden, but idk, she’s passed some dimes that have made me impressed with that improvement in her game.
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Post by bucky415 on Sept 15, 2022 16:37:15 GMT -5
Hey, BTN, this would have been a good live event to televise, rather than going for Nebraska nostalgia from they were good and showing a football game from 1971.
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Post by curiouskg on Sept 15, 2022 18:27:31 GMT -5
McK Wu warming up!!
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Post by hammer on Sept 15, 2022 18:41:28 GMT -5
I predict Minnesota takes out some frustration on Pepperdine. Minny needs to stay calm and collected. Rage can be a bad thing ...  |
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Post by volleynerd on Sept 15, 2022 18:45:38 GMT -5
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Post by curiouskg on Sept 15, 2022 18:57:55 GMT -5
She’s starting!!
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Go Gophers.
