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Post by passmetherock on Oct 25, 2022 10:55:48 GMT -5
you mean “non-stop” talker Emily? Gal talks wwaaaayyy to much imvho She is the absolute worst. Talks way too much. The volleyball commentating equivalent of Kelly Clarkson. How many times can she claim that X player is the “best player in the country at her position”? It gets old. I’d rather hear my dogs bark at the squirrel running back and forth across my yard. - Juan Cook We need Paul and Loberg …Give the people what they truly want
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Post by robtearle on Oct 25, 2022 10:56:55 GMT -5
Franklin’s serve is maddening. Errors a ton. I doubt she gets it in more that 75% of the time, but the badgers keep opponents to a relatively low side pctg with her serving despite that. Really I think sheff prefers a serving sub, but has to protect against running out of subs. The UW page shows her at 33 service errors (and 11 aces). If I've done the 'counting' correctly along the way, she has served 142 times. So she 'lands' the serve 76.8% of the time. But also worth noting that her overall sideout percentage, even including all those errors, is still 59.2%. and that's a sideout percent you can certainly live with. That's overall. In B1G matches, 24 errors on 91 serves, 'landing' it only 73.6%. But again, with a 59.3% sideout percentage.
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Post by ndodge on Oct 25, 2022 10:59:04 GMT -5
What Smrek has been fairly consistent at lately is hitting higher the last few matches, not swinging super hard, and has gotten quite a few kills deep into the court because of that. It's still definitely a work in progress but she can be ok there if she doesn't swing hard, low right into the block. I'd like to see a few more wrinkles to get her a few more middle swings. Actually, I'd like the setting to her on the right and her swings there to improve so that she can swing hard and simply over the block. I saw one such swing vs Michigan at least, anyway.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Oct 25, 2022 11:09:45 GMT -5
PS after Wed night it will get easier. PS I'm hoping not to take note of any of your players because it's of absolutely no importance to me. I mean what's to note? You've only had one player as of late that's been at all impressive, and it's only as of late... Allick. Of course, LRod has been doing her thing but quietly. Lauenstein has cooled off from her hot start to the season because there's now tape on her. It's amazing how NE fans think their team is the only team of note, no one knows anything but them. It's no wonder Texas fans hate you. “But quietly” ?
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Post by volleynerd on Oct 25, 2022 11:21:45 GMT -5
She is the absolute worst. Talks way too much. The volleyball commentating equivalent of Kelly Clarkson. How many times can she claim that X player is the “best player in the country at her position”? It gets old. I’d rather hear my dogs bark at the squirrel running back and forth across my yard. - Juan Cook We need Paul and Loberg …Give the people what they truly want we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND
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Post by robtearle on Oct 25, 2022 11:24:49 GMT -5
We need Paul and Loberg …Give the people what they truly want we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND (I actually don't care who's doing the game. I won't be watching on TV. )
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Post by knapplc on Oct 25, 2022 11:43:00 GMT -5
Here's what I expect to see after this match:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2022 12:15:22 GMT -5
Here's what I expect to see after this match: That one Ohio State fan has better dancing bananas.
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Post by volleynerd on Oct 25, 2022 13:12:09 GMT -5
Emily Ehman will be joined by Ann Marie Anderson, who is doing play by play tomorrow night
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Post by vbsam16 on Oct 25, 2022 13:32:50 GMT -5
We need Paul and Loberg …Give the people what they truly want we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND I really love Paul and Missy. The Pitt Louisville match was a breath of fresh air as far as commentating goes. They both are so knowledgeable and Missy’s positivity balances out Paul’s more critical comments nicely.
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 25, 2022 13:35:09 GMT -5
we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND I really love Paul and Missy. The Pitt Louisville match was a breath of fresh air as far as commentating goes. They both are so knowledgeable and Missy’s positivity balances out Paul’s more critical comments nicely. I second this motion!
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Post by volleynerd on Oct 25, 2022 13:35:13 GMT -5
we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND I really love Paul and Missy. The Pitt Louisville match was a breath of fresh air as far as commentating goes. They both are so knowledgeable and Missy’s positivity balances out Paul’s more critical comments nicely. oh yes Missy is a queen!! we love her! she is so smart and she always tries to find something positive to point out about every team!
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 25, 2022 13:36:10 GMT -5
I know my bar is really low for commentators, but I'll be content if they refrain from saying 'that was a great dig' on a serve lol.
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Post by volleynerd on Oct 25, 2022 13:36:24 GMT -5
we want paul & salima but sis is coaching it up at ND I really love Paul and Missy. The Pitt Louisville match was a breath of fresh air as far as commentating goes. They both are so knowledgeable and Missy’s positivity balances out Paul’s more critical comments nicely. FYI: Missy & Paul are calling Michigan & OSU tomorrow on ESPNU
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 25, 2022 13:38:17 GMT -5
I really love Paul and Missy. The Pitt Louisville match was a breath of fresh air as far as commentating goes. They both are so knowledgeable and Missy’s positivity balances out Paul’s more critical comments nicely. FYI: Missy & Paul are calling Michigan & OSU tomorrow on ESPNU I love when Paul asks her a question like 'That was just a terrible set selection wasn't it?' and then Missy says 'Yes it wouldn't be what I would do BUT I see why because x,y,z' they truly do balance each other out!
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