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Post by exit237a on Oct 9, 2023 14:18:30 GMT -5
Kedrick Prince recently posted a photo of Trinity Jones in an Illini uniform dunking on a rim held by Coach Green saying she had recently visited. The difference as I understand it is that no one from the university is able to post anything about those visits. Prince appears to not be employed by the university so he can post about it. This isn't anything unique to Illinois, as Friday mentioned. But they're allowed to be in photos together taken at the university and things like that, the university people can't be the ones posting about it, though. EDIT: There was a recent such photoshoot session thing with all our 2024 and 2025 recruits (not including Alyssa) when they were in town during non-conference. All the verbals and our coaches etc, were in the photos and the recruits were in UIUC jerseys, etc. Those photos are on Instagram but not posted anywhere by coaches or the Illinois account.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 9, 2023 14:42:24 GMT -5
Anyone have any intel on the new recruit. AZ Storm is a really good club. Only 6’0, hopefully she will grow an inch or two and has some hops.
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Post by exit237a on Oct 9, 2023 15:08:59 GMT -5
Anyone have any intel on the new recruit. AZ Storm is a really good club. Only 6’0, hopefully she will grow an inch or two and has some hops. From watching her prep footage (which I'd recommend doing), Alyssa's got some good ups and a live arm and looks like an agile athlete. It looks like Alyssa played opposite this past season for Storm Elite. Storm was a new club for Alyssa this year- looks like she played outside hitter for Aspire during 2022 and before. The outside hitters on her current team are Teraya Sigler (a 2025 Nebraska commit) and Devyn Wiest (a 2025 Utah commit)- looks like they made a formidable pin trio. With Alyssa's experience and ability swinging from both pins and from the backrow it looks like she'll be a good fit for our 2025 class. Judging based on the socials follows, likes, etc, Alyssa is among the pins our coaches have been recruiting for a while. That is to say, I saw that they'd been following her early this summer.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 9, 2023 17:15:02 GMT -5
Anyone have any intel on the new recruit. AZ Storm is a really good club. Only 6’0, hopefully she will grow an inch or two and has some hops. From watching her prep footage (which I'd recommend doing), Alyssa's got some good ups and a live arm and looks like an agile athlete. It looks like Alyssa played opposite this past season for Storm Elite. Storm was a new club for Alyssa this year- looks like she played outside hitter for Aspire during 2022 and before. The outside hitters on her current team are Teraya Sigler (a 2025 Nebraska commit) and Devyn Wiest (a 2025 Utah commit)- looks like they made a formidable pin trio. With Alyssa's experience and ability swinging from both pins and from the backrow it looks like she'll be a good fit for our 2025 class. Judging based on the socials follows, likes, etc, Alyssa is among the pins our coaches have been recruiting for a while. That is to say, I saw that they'd been following her early this summer. Looks like we are making a switch from bigs to shorter more athletic players. Those are the players who have been causing us problems all season.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 11, 2023 18:39:18 GMT -5
Watching the Indiana v Purdue match. Indiana is for real this year. Also, our team should watch film on Chloe Chiccoine on how to hit high hands. It's a masterclass. If a 5'8" OH on Purdue can do it, so should any of our OH's. Stop with the tips & roll shots.
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Post by exit237a on Oct 12, 2023 19:54:45 GMT -5
FINALLY got a thread up for tomorrow's match at Ohio State:
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Post by inpaign on Oct 13, 2023 20:06:05 GMT -5
It's comical at this point. Even in a game we played "well" and held a lead in every set, we lose 3-1. Can't protect a lead and show 0 composure. Passing still sucks...I'm dead serious when I say I would love to see Kennedy try to pass. We are so fortunate to have Raina Terry on this team. Can't appreciate her dedication to Illinois enough. With that being said, I don't think any of us would blame her for getting away from this team to have some team success elsewhere. I'd encourage it.
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Post by ilalum92 on Oct 13, 2023 21:49:59 GMT -5
It's comical at this point. Even in a game we played "well" and held a lead in every set, we lose 3-1. Can't protect a lead and show 0 composure. Passing still sucks...I'm dead serious when I say I would love to see Kennedy try to pass. We are so fortunate to have Raina Terry on this team. Can't appreciate her dedication to Illinois enough. With that being said, I don't think any of us would blame her for getting away from this team to have some team success elsewhere. I'd encourage it. No one should feel any sort of way if Raina decides to transfer. Our second OH position is a mystery, our best MB will be gone and passing/defense?? Who knows. Why would she want to come back and have 3rd completely frustrating season in a row. Let he go somewhere where she can shine and possibly win a natty
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Post by oldmanvb on Oct 13, 2023 22:06:27 GMT -5
Can you imagine how effective Terry would be if she had a middle, an opposite and a setter who could hold a block, even for a moment?
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 13, 2023 22:12:22 GMT -5
Yeah, Terry will be in great demand if she chooses to grad transfer. I am from central Illinois originally, and I was never an Illini fan, but I chose Wisconsin over Illinois due to getting a fellowship for a year in grad school. I was very impressed with the Illinois program for grad school when I visited. There is certainly a chance she feels the same way, as Illinois has great grad programs!
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Post by inpaign on Oct 13, 2023 22:29:01 GMT -5
I've heard rumblings she would like to return to Illinois for another year. I suppose it depends if she likes being the "go to" player or if she'd rather have team success. Maybe this time we will dip into the transfer portal and acquire some talent? One can dream.
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Post by liberovb10 on Oct 13, 2023 23:15:33 GMT -5
i didn’t watch tonight - because it was on B1G+, but at this point are we happy with the competitiveness even if it results in a loss? holding leads late into a set but not being able to close out…is that better than Rutgers scoring 4 points against wisconsin?
would we prefer the blowouts and just know that the loss is coming instead of having false hope?
haha i’m honestly asking - not being facetious
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 13, 2023 23:21:33 GMT -5
I've heard rumblings she would like to return to Illinois for another year. I suppose it depends if she likes being the "go to" player or if she'd rather have team success. Maybe this time we will dip into the transfer portal and acquire some talent? One can dream. Her returning could be great for her and the program! Certainly, in the last year of COVID-19 seniors, Illinois grad programs could be a huge boon!
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Post by exit237a on Oct 14, 2023 1:05:42 GMT -5
i didn’t watch tonight - because it was on B1G+, but at this point are we happy with the competitiveness even if it results in a loss? holding leads late into a set but not being able to close out…is that better than Rutgers scoring 4 points against wisconsin? would we prefer the blowouts and just know that the loss is coming instead of having false hope? haha i’m honestly asking - not being facetious We prefer the close, competitive matches, even if we come up short in the end. Tonight was much more fun to watch than the Purdue away game, for instance, where we had one brief lead over three sets. I’m sure the Illini are frustrated with tonight’s outcome but there’s a lot there to build on. Brooke’s jump topspin is looking really good now. Jess had her best conference match yet. And Raina setting a new personal best with 28 kills were all big positives. Sunday will be another chance to keep moving forward and keep building.
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Post by vball778 on Oct 14, 2023 7:17:54 GMT -5
I feel like this season can be summed up in that last point. Game on the line… need a side out. Need to dime this pass.
Moderate serve…. Aaaand we overpass and error. It’s just comical at this point.
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