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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 5, 2023 19:39:26 GMT -5
Wow, we got destroyed. This match is a glaring example of our lack of recruiting and use of the transfer portal. The talent level of WI is levels ahead of us at every position. Couldn't agree more! However...it was to be expected. No school in the NCAA has the talent that Nebraska and Wisconsin has. There's a reason Wisconsin has only lost four sets in conference play to date (3 of which were Nebraska). They are a phenomenal team in a league of their own. Against almost every other team in the Big Ten, we've looked competitive which is impressive considering we lack use of the transfer portal. Hopefully this offseason we dip into it a little bit more If Raina comes back, we only lose Collins/Pan/Nunge. We have another DS coming in but still the OH is questionable. Will TdB be healthy enough for a full season. I would like him to grab an OH from the portal just for an additional body.
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Post by tablealgebra on Nov 5, 2023 21:24:53 GMT -5
I would break the B1G down into tiers with Neb and Wisky in tier 1, Penn St and Purdue in tier 2, and a bunch of teams in tier 3 including the Illini, Michigan St, Indiana, Minnesota (who I expected to be in tier 2), and Ohio St. The fourth tier is Maryland and Northwestern, and tier 5 includes Michigan, Rutgers, and Iowa. ... Move Michigan to Tier 4.
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 5, 2023 21:53:12 GMT -5
Tamas signed an extension and he has Whitman’s confidence. Had this season been a total dumpster fire, he would have been on the hot seat. Our record, if we win the rest except NEB will keep him on n his job. We benefitted from a soft conference schedule. The two incoming classes are middle of the road. Lots depends on if Raina comes back, TdB plays next year, so many unknowns. I would break the B1G down into tiers with Neb and Wisky in tier 1, Penn St and Purdue in tier 2, and a bunch of teams in tier 3 including the Illini, Michigan St, Indiana, Minnesota (who I expected to be in tier 2), and Ohio St. The fourth tier is Maryland and Northwestern, and tier 5 includes Michigan, Rutgers, and Iowa. Illinois is in the middle tier so if they can at least stay there and possibly move up in three or four years, from what you are saying, it sounds like Tamas is safe. Considering Illinois' legacy in volleyball do you think long time fans and program supporters will become disillusioned? Where do slot in Wash, Ore, USC & UCLA?
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 6, 2023 14:56:03 GMT -5
Also, to the RPI gods - we played the No 4 team and our RPI went nowhere??? Someone make it make it make sense.
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Post by inpaign on Nov 6, 2023 19:59:30 GMT -5
Also, to the RPI gods - we played the No 4 team and our RPI went nowhere??? Someone make it make it make sense. It truly will never make sense to me :/
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Post by exit237a on Nov 6, 2023 20:40:21 GMT -5
Got a thread live for Friday's bout with Iowa:
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Post by Pasquale on Nov 8, 2023 11:19:47 GMT -5
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Post by oldmanvb on Nov 8, 2023 14:43:31 GMT -5
I think we are really going to like these two. Both appear to be significantly more mobile than several of the bigs we have recruited in the past few years. I'm excited. Are either planning to enroll early?
Any chance there are any additional 2024 recruits we are talking to? Is it too early to guess what transfers may be available?
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Post by vbdadof4 on Nov 8, 2023 15:05:33 GMT -5
A DS had verballed but I haven't seen anything on her signing the NLI today. Kenzie Cogan- University of Illinois- Libero/DS (Elevation)
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Post by exit237a on Nov 8, 2023 15:09:20 GMT -5
A DS had verballed but I haven't seen anything on her signing the NLI today. Kenzie Cogan- University of Illinois- Libero/DS (Elevation) If we don't hear an announcement about Kenzie's verbal commitment today it likely signifies that she will be a walk-on (non-scholarship) player. It's usually sometime in the spring that we'll hear official announcements for any walk-on.
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 8, 2023 18:53:09 GMT -5
A DS had verballed but I haven't seen anything on her signing the NLI today. Kenzie Cogan- University of Illinois- Libero/DS (Elevation) If we don't hear an announcement about Kenzie's verbal commitment today it likely signifies that she will be a walk-on (non-scholarship) player. It's usually sometime in the spring that we'll hear official announcements for any walk-on. This^^^ Fall announcements are scholies. Spring is walk-on with financial aid packages. I would still love an OH transfer for next season.
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Post by inpaign on Nov 9, 2023 15:48:57 GMT -5
At this point, we are running out of time to have a decent RPI. Tonight we would love to see UCF and Oklahoma pull the upsets on the ranked teams they are playing, that should help us a bit!
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Post by exit237a on Nov 9, 2023 18:32:12 GMT -5
Just watched Coach Tamas's press conference where he talks a bit about Ashlyn Philpot, Laynie Smith, and recruiting more generally. I think we've seen some quotes from this presser but it's nice to watch the whole thing (only about six minutes long). Check it out!
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 10, 2023 1:08:18 GMT -5
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Post by PostPrime on Nov 10, 2023 2:07:47 GMT -5
A nice class. Walkons can only be announced once admitted.
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