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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 5, 2023 19:45:10 GMT -5
Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate to lose. Even so, I understand one team is going to lose. If you are going to compete, understanding you may lose, compete with pride and maximize the chance you will win. None of us knows what goes on in practice, but it is in practice one prepares to win, and it does not appear we are doing the things in practice that will prepare us to compete effectively. When I watched the match last night I wondered whether someone had a birthday the night before, partying and staying out late. They certainly were not prepared. I was slow to conclude the team leadership needs a complete turnover. I am afraid things have gotten so bad we are not going to be able to hire the talent we need to turn the program around. We need new facilities, but even more we need a coach who will demand the kind of play the B1G requires. Last week Cook was asked why he pulled one of his outside hitters. He said he had told the team to stop tipping, and the offending player tipped the ball. He took her out. Can any of us imagine Tamas pulling someone for tipping the ball after being told not to tip? Problem is, we don’t have anyone on the bench who can come in. That’s part of the problem. Lack of talented bodies. No one is worried about losing a starting job because there is no one who can replace them.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 5, 2023 19:48:26 GMT -5
I am truly afraid to even watch this match. It will take a miracle, the likes of which we have never seen for us to win this match. If I were Tamas, I would tell them forget about everything and go play with reckless abandon. Someone need to get pissed, say F-it, and go for it. Swing for the fences and play angry. Volleyball is a game of emotion & runs. Get mad and scream and yell. All this nice crap isn’t doing it.
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Post by tedheise on Oct 5, 2023 20:05:08 GMT -5
It is to the point where I tune in to Illinois volleyball games to watch the talent on the opposing team. I won't say much, because if you watched the match you saw, but wow. We are so so so poorly coached its not even funny. Cannot serve - both in bounds and also zones...unless our game plan was to serve the libero? Cannot defend under control...every single decent dig we had went back to the other side of the net. Can't pass to save our lives...not a single player on our team can be trusted to consistently pass. Can't put a ball down. Can't set. Can't block left side hitters. So what can we do? Raina Terry. Without her we are nothing. I would highly encourage her to transfer next year, she needs to be on a team that can consistently get her a good set. This program is in free fall right now. Changes need to be made sooner rather than later. See y'all Sunday, hopefully we can reach 10 points in a set. So disappointing to hear how things have been going. Seriously hope the Illini can turn things around!
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Post by exit237a on Oct 5, 2023 20:08:16 GMT -5
It is to the point where I tune in to Illinois volleyball games to watch the talent on the opposing team. I won't say much, because if you watched the match you saw, but wow. We are so so so poorly coached its not even funny. Cannot serve - both in bounds and also zones...unless our game plan was to serve the libero? Cannot defend under control...every single decent dig we had went back to the other side of the net. Can't pass to save our lives...not a single player on our team can be trusted to consistently pass. Can't put a ball down. Can't set. Can't block left side hitters. So what can we do? Raina Terry. Without her we are nothing. I would highly encourage her to transfer next year, she needs to be on a team that can consistently get her a good set. This program is in free fall right now. Changes need to be made sooner rather than later. See y'all Sunday, hopefully we can reach 10 points in a set. So disappointing to hear how things have been going. Seriously hope the Illini can turn things around!
Much appreciated! The water looks fine over there in Husker Nation 2023. Especially impressed by those freshmen that seem like veterans. Looks like a good group- enjoy!
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Post by tedheise on Oct 5, 2023 20:11:48 GMT -5
So disappointing to hear how things have been going. Seriously hope the Illini can turn things around!
Much appreciated! The water looks fine over there in Husker Nation 2023. Especially impressed by those freshmen that seem like veterans. Looks like a good group- enjoy!
Thanks! It's an embarrassment of riches to be sure. But it really seems as if Cook has been hitting it out of the park on team culture building.
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Post by volleyaudience on Oct 5, 2023 20:12:01 GMT -5
Very seriously hope things turn around for Illinois and soon. All the best.
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Post by spoilerboilermakers on Oct 5, 2023 22:06:06 GMT -5
Very seriously hope things turn around for Illinois and soon. All the best. I’ve only read this current page and the page before it. It doesn’t seem like over-reacting or unrealistic expectations. The fans sound so frustrated. I sincerely hope that Illinois gets back on track. I only wish your team good luck for the rest of the season.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 6, 2023 14:48:25 GMT -5
Seeing schools like Houston & Indiana ( who just had a ton drama over Coach Aird) get better players than ILL is upsetting.
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Post by exit237a on Oct 6, 2023 14:50:57 GMT -5
Seeing schools like Houston & Indiana ( who just had a ton drama over Coach Aird) get better players than ILL is upsetting. Mine was an inadvertent post, alum. I was trying to figure out how pasquale attaches images and must've hit the wrong button while I was looking at the code. OOPS!
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Post by mcmike on Oct 6, 2023 15:23:16 GMT -5
Ill at MN on Friday Nov. 24 Long term Gopher season ticket holder & bummed to be out of town so I have a pair of tickets I'd like to sell for the game Sec 109 Row 6 Aisle seats Same row and section as the block of Illinois tickets on S. side (not chairbacks) Seats are at top of net height looking across at the West end line. I can probably obtain parking passes for the lot next to Maturi Pavilion. I hate the fees tacked onto Stubhub & Seat Geek, so a peer to peer swap suits my style I have Zelle and Paypal accounts though rarely use them. I post frequently on the MN thread so am a solid citizen. PM me if you are interested. edited 10/6 SeatGeek adjusted my asking price significantly up .... to $66/seatwho knows how their algorithm anticipates demand?I reset at $40. 'Geek will charge you a 50% fee almost $18 on top of their list at $34 + over $9 in taxesBuying them today on the 'Geek will set you back $112... just nutsI believe I lose 10% of my offering price if they sell. so, make me an offer i can't refuse !
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Oct 7, 2023 14:38:50 GMT -5
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Post by exit237a on Oct 7, 2023 14:43:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads-up! I used to look at the "likes" for first guesses but maybe now that it's "X" that feature's gone? So I wouldn't want to speculate without that nice resource being available.
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Oct 7, 2023 14:51:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads-up! I used to look at the "likes" for first guesses but maybe now that it's "X" that feature's gone? So I wouldn't want to speculate without that nice resource being available. If you’re on mobile, you should be able to view who liked the tweet (I refuse to call it X 😂). Looks like a ‘26 and a ‘27 recruit liked the post, but it’s way too early for any of them to be committing
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Post by exit237a on Oct 7, 2023 14:51:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads-up! I used to look at the "likes" for first guesses but maybe now that it's "X" that feature's gone? So I wouldn't want to speculate without that nice resource being available. Also I initially didn't fully understand the wording in the tweet but I think I get it now- our recruit picked the Luigi dabbing GIF : )
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Post by maigrey on Oct 7, 2023 15:35:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads-up! I used to look at the "likes" for first guesses but maybe now that it's "X" that feature's gone? So I wouldn't want to speculate without that nice resource being available. Also I initially didn't fully understand the wording in the tweet but I think I get it now- our recruit picked the Luigi dabbing GIF : ) ah, I was just going to ask that question myself so thanks
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