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Post by exit237a on Aug 16, 2023 10:49:23 GMT -5
I thought Burbage started last season hitting effectively, regressed in the middle of the season, but was a little better at the end. She looked stronger in the one exhibition match I saw last spring. Were injuries an issue? I don’t think injuries were an issue- at least haven’t heard anything to that effect. In the Minnesota home match, Burbage was subbed out when Jess Nunge entered the game to play outside and Brooke stayed in to play opposite. From then on, until the 6-2 we saw in the season finale at northwestern, Burbage only was utilized on occasion as a blocking sub for either a half or single rotation. Hoping for a return to her 2022 non conference form. Will be challenging to do that if she’s changing positions again and moving to outside hitter.
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Post by ilalum92 on Aug 16, 2023 14:21:20 GMT -5
I had really high hopes for this season with TDB on the OH teamed with Raina. Now we might have another season of injuries and players playing out of position. I would hate if Brooke had to play OH and we had an inexperienced freshman setter trying to set.
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Post by oldmanvb on Aug 16, 2023 15:07:31 GMT -5
I had really high hopes for this season with TDB on the OH teamed with Raina. Now we might have another season of injuries and players playing out of position. I would hate if Brooke had to play OH and we had an inexperienced freshman setter trying to set. I cannot imagine any setter other than Brooke.
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Post by exit237a on Aug 16, 2023 16:18:38 GMT -5
I had really high hopes for this season with TDB on the OH teamed with Raina. Now we might have another season of injuries and players playing out of position. I would hate if Brooke had to play OH and we had an inexperienced freshman setter trying to set.
Based on Taylor's IG post, the team has likely known Taylor's status for a while now, at least before Big Ten media days, and none of Brooke, Raina, or Chris said anything about Brooke playing a position other than setter. In Chris's Huff media session just the other day he only talked about Brooke setting.
I'm just excited to see the 2023 Illini in action. So many new faces, including three redshirt freshmen who haven't seen the court yet in game play. Kennedy's covid bonus year swan song. Brooke's first season taking the reins running the offense. Lots of storylines to follow. So glad we're only 10 days away from it starting!
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Post by Pasquale on Aug 16, 2023 16:18:55 GMT -5
We should know more after tonight's match. I won't be able to attend and would appreciate any updates and analysis.
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Post by exit237a on Aug 16, 2023 16:21:02 GMT -5
We should know more after tonight's match. I won't be able to attend and would appreciate any updates and analysis.
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Post by pointillinois on Aug 16, 2023 16:36:24 GMT -5
I'll be there. Should be on time depending on the wait time at Legends for dinner.
I'll try to note the positions.
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Post by pointillinois on Aug 16, 2023 16:54:15 GMT -5
Update: Legends is empty. Should be there on time.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Aug 16, 2023 17:41:44 GMT -5
I didn’t realize that Illinois is so thin at the pin position until some of you talked about it here. Without counting de Boer, the roster has like 3 true pin hitters, 4 if you count Bingham. That’s a bit risky!
I also wonder if Bingham has practiced playing OH more than MB now.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Aug 16, 2023 17:47:07 GMT -5
How is it that Minnesota can bring in a last minute ringer libero from Turkey, but we cannot manage to find a single Pin around the world that is willing to come in and add some depth. This is what frustrates me about Tamas. Are we going to be in another situation where Mosher has to swing again and we're relying on a walk-on Setter to QB this team? Burbage on the OH makes me very nervous. Hoping Sophie is having a baller pre-season because a converted middle swinging out-of-system on the OH pin makes me nauseous. I don’t think the Turkish libero to MN is a last minute thing. The coaches recruited her since the Spring. There were just more hoops to go through for international players and they had to wait until very close to the season to announce her addition.
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Post by pointillinois on Aug 16, 2023 17:56:01 GMT -5
Lilly Barry taking swings on the left side in the warmup. Bingham switching b/w middle and right side. Mosher took swings on the right and set.
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Post by bops68 on Aug 16, 2023 17:58:10 GMT -5
Barnes is no where to be seen?
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Post by Pasquale on Aug 16, 2023 18:05:09 GMT -5
Who are the starters?
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Post by pointillinois on Aug 16, 2023 18:07:54 GMT -5
Mosher/Bohm/Bingham/terry/pan/may
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Post by pointillinois on Aug 16, 2023 18:08:20 GMT -5
Barnes in street clothes
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