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Post by commar2013 on Sept 20, 2023 9:24:33 GMT -5
The talent disparity in the club programs' accross the country when comparing men's and women's is quite different. There are plenty of mens' players from top club programs that could be on and have been on D1 rosters due to the lack of men's programs. On the womens' side, however, with the ample opportunities to play college volleyball, the level of play of "D1 women's club volleyball" in the NCVF is very low and nowhere near Division 1 NCAA Volleyball let alone P5 so I would heavily doubt there is anyone on the club team that would be able to help
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Post by oldmanvb on Sept 20, 2023 9:54:19 GMT -5
Identifying and recruiting DSs is much tougher than front row players and there are hidden gems out there. The best example of this may be Brandi Donnelly, who was not recruited by anyone to play college volleyball - Hambly saw her at a lower level club tournament, offered her a three year scholarship, which she accepted. At 5’7” she was a hitter on her high school team. She was not playing top level club and probably wasn’t playing every weekend as spring club volleyball interfered with softball. At the time her only college athletic scholarship offer was University of Illinois-Springfield to play softball on their D2 level program. There may not be many 6’2” women hitters wandering around Champaign, but I would not be shocked if there aren’t DSs who gave up the sport after high school but who can pass and who could help.
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Post by photos1 on Sept 20, 2023 11:10:44 GMT -5
couldn’t have said it better myself! inpaign can you relay this to the coaching staff on our behalf? haha. I’m sure someone on the coaching staff reads VT. Well the guy with the camera does, doesn’t he…
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Post by bops68 on Sept 20, 2023 13:32:46 GMT -5
There are probably any number of DSs walking around the UI ncampus who could help this team. Some years ago one of my daughter’s high school and club teammates was the best passer I may have ever seen, and absolutely could have played D1 libero. Only 5’3”. She went to UI, I think played some club.but instead graduated, went to U of C law school and ended up at some monster Chicago law firm. Some people justhave their priorities backwards. ILL has a great men’s/women’s club program, as a former club player myself. I’m sure they could raid the club team in a pinch. Interesting. I also was a former club player on the men's team from '88-'91. That started my love of IL volleyball. Maybe our paths crossed if your User Name correlates to your time at IL!!
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Post by pointillinois on Sept 20, 2023 17:33:15 GMT -5
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Post by liberovb10 on Sept 20, 2023 20:14:16 GMT -5
The talent disparity in the club programs' accross the country when comparing men's and women's is quite different. There are plenty of mens' players from top club programs that could be on and have been on D1 rosters due to the lack of men's programs. On the womens' side, however, with the ample opportunities to play college volleyball, the level of play of "D1 women's club volleyball" in the NCVF is very low and nowhere near Division 1 NCAA Volleyball let alone P5 so I would heavily doubt there is anyone on the club team that would be able to help that’s not always true - former club player here - and there were players on the women’s side that chose to not prioritize volleyball over the “normal” college experience and there were a number of studs playing. maybe times/talent has changed but from what i remember it was quite competitive.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 20, 2023 20:15:18 GMT -5
ILL has a great men’s/women’s club program, as a former club player myself. I’m sure they could raid the club team in a pinch. Interesting. I also was a former club player on the men's team from '88-'91. That started my love of IL volleyball. Maybe our paths crossed if your User Name correlates to your time at IL!! Those were the years I played too.. LOL!
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Post by inpaign on Sept 20, 2023 20:58:56 GMT -5
Not that this is breaking news, but this team has serious problems. Make free balls look difficult to pass. None of our back row players can set a decent ball. Constantly out of position. Mosher's sets are so inconsistent and constantly put our players in a bad position. Burbage hits out more than she hits in. Service errors are overwhelming - over half a sets worth of free points to Indiana. We are going to be absolutely run over in conference play. Illinois volleyball is on the decline and it is truly sad to see. I've never been one to call for a coach's firing, but it feels like this season needs to be their last...we aren't above average in any aspect of the game and I firmly believe it comes down to coaching at this point.
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Post by liberovb10 on Sept 20, 2023 21:05:03 GMT -5
Is it a little unfair to but blame on mosher’s location when she’s running all over the court nearly every play? Not being combative - asking a true question.
Then you bring Nunge back onto the roster after she was essentially done, to sub her out and bring on Sophie Stephenson? They’re scrambling for answers and quick fixes with a roster that has zero depth haha.
Then barnes let’s a ball go thinking it’s out and it’s clearly two feet from the back line.
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Post by mosser on Sept 20, 2023 21:08:32 GMT -5
Mosher isn’t a good setter. Indiana’s setter has had just as many balls at the 10 footline and out and she still sets the middles and sets really well to the outsides. Just stick Mosher at a pin and let May set. Get a setter in the portal and Mosher can stick at OH next season.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 20, 2023 21:09:55 GMT -5
Haven’t watched the match at all. Is it a dumpster fire???
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Post by liberovb10 on Sept 20, 2023 21:11:47 GMT -5
It’s turned into one.
after the Aird challenge at the end of set 2, when we nearly choked that set away, we lost all confidence.
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Post by mosser on Sept 20, 2023 21:16:48 GMT -5
Also nice for Nunge to come back but she needs to stay on the bench the rest of this season.
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Post by vball778 on Sept 20, 2023 21:16:49 GMT -5
Not that this is breaking news, but this team has serious problems. Make free balls look difficult to pass. None of our back row players can set a decent ball. Constantly out of position. Mosher's sets are so inconsistent and constantly put our players in a bad position. Burbage hits out more than she hits in. Service errors are overwhelming - over half a sets worth of free points to Indiana. We are going to be absolutely run over in conference play. Illinois volleyball is on the decline and it is truly sad to see. I've never been one to call for a coach's firing, but it feels like this season needs to be their last...we aren't above average in any aspect of the game and I firmly believe it comes down to coaching at this point. Correct me if I’m wrong but don’t you have an in with the coaching staff? What is the temperature there? Like I just need to know if they are oblivious to the absolute embarrassment in the back court. I admire them at the very least, if they are not oblivious, for maintaining their composure because this is more cringey to watch than middle school volleyball at this point.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 20, 2023 21:19:47 GMT -5
I think if we totally blow this season, coaches seat is very hot. With the roster assembled and minimal recruits coming in, we are going to be cellar dwellers for years to come. Once Rains is gone it’s only going to get worse.
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