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Post by exit237a on Sept 6, 2023 10:55:32 GMT -5
maybe a silly question - but did they get a new taraflex floor? In a recent BTN+ broadcast (I think Valpo), the play by play guy said something about a new floor but it looks like the same taraflex we’ve had for several years now. I think he was mistaken.
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Post by b1gvballfan on Sept 6, 2023 13:54:35 GMT -5
The question that I would like the answer to is… will Barry keep the L jersey? My fantasy team decisions will be impacted lol Barry keeps the L jersey! She brings energy and defense to the floor.
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Post by exit237a on Sept 6, 2023 15:47:27 GMT -5
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Post by inpaign on Sept 6, 2023 16:10:23 GMT -5
The question that I would like the answer to is… will Barry keep the L jersey? My fantasy team decisions will be impacted lol I think Barnes is better at service receive but Barry is better at defense. Decisions decisions!
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Post by liberovb10 on Sept 6, 2023 16:18:45 GMT -5
I always say that you should never lose your starting spot because of an injury - but Barry is a spark (similar to Mosher) that we need.
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Post by alt on Sept 6, 2023 19:44:33 GMT -5
The question that I would like the answer to is… will Barry keep the L jersey? My fantasy team decisions will be impacted lol I'm glad they are sticking with Barry at the lib position. I think her ceiling is a lot higher than Barnes. Barry is already second in BIG for digs per set. I think there will be some days she might struggle but thats just any freshman.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 6, 2023 21:48:53 GMT -5
Anyone have ACC + to watch this week’s matches? ESPN is still blocked her in CA so can’t watch this week or any games on ESPN +
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Post by exit237a on Sept 6, 2023 22:43:03 GMT -5
Anyone have ACC + to watch this week’s matches? ESPN is still blocked her in CA so can’t watch this week or any games on ESPN + I’m planning to watch tomorrow’s match with Notre Dame on ACCNX. The match against Oklahoma doesn’t look like it’s being broadcast on video at all. I'm probably not going to be plugged into the match thread during the game. I find it too distracting and constantly reading other people’s comments cuts into the enjoyment of watching the game for me.
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Post by oldmanvb on Sept 7, 2023 9:12:57 GMT -5
Hard to believe you find our insights and anguish distracting.
To tell the truth, most of my comments are for personal therapeutic purposes. I could accomplish the same thing by simply venting on a Word document. My wife has made it clear she prefers my observations to be made silently, in writing to someone else, so her enjoyment is not compromised. Between the two of you I am beginning to get a clear, consistent message.
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Post by exit237a on Sept 7, 2023 12:08:39 GMT -5
Hard to believe you find our insights and anguish distracting. To tell the truth, most of my comments are for personal therapeutic purposes. I could accomplish the same thing by simply venting on a Word document. My wife has made it clear she prefers my observations to be made silently, in writing to someone else, so her enjoyment is not compromised. Between the two of you I am beginning to get a clear, consistent message. Nah, I think it says more about me and my tendency to be easily distracted than it does about what's being posted. I think it's great that VT is here for folks to communicate about the game, especially in real time. I even like posting in non-Illinois match threads during play but need to be fully zoned into the game when watching the Illini.
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Post by exit237a on Sept 7, 2023 13:45:00 GMT -5
Just came across this video, the same one that was played on the video board on Sunday. Always cool to hear from our Illini alumni- pretty sure Megan Cooney was in the stands for that game too!
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Post by photos1 on Sept 7, 2023 18:54:58 GMT -5
Watching the Norte Dame match, and it’s disappointing Illinois isn’t better…. Norte Dame doesn’t have elite players, but they are better than Illinois. Their setter is in her 5th or 6th year, at her 3rd team and this is the first time she has ever been the primary setter. I loved the Tomas’ when they were at Nebraska-I thought he would do better. Good luck…
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Post by inpaign on Sept 7, 2023 19:31:59 GMT -5
Absolutely pathetic.
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Post by bops68 on Sept 7, 2023 20:10:24 GMT -5
We are just horrible fundamentally and been that way for years now. Passing bad. Defense out of position most of the time. Reaction time slow. Ugly volleyball.
Sugar coat it all you want their is just a serious lack of talent overall. We are competitive with MVC teams but Notre Dame looked like a top BT team against us and handled us pretty easily. They are not a top tier team. We look slow and not athletic besides a few players. We aren't playing a bunch of freshman either. We bring back Nunge....which honestly is a desperation play bc no one on our bench is ready to play. That's concerning.
Don't see this getting any better anytime soon.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 7, 2023 20:52:25 GMT -5
Glad I didn’t waste my time watching, seems like it was a total mess. How have we sunk so far from a team that made the Sweet 16 two years ago. ND had an RPI 141. Tamas seat is going to be very warm after this season, extension or not.
No way Raina comes back and I wouldn’t be surprised if Brooke transfers out. We have no capable backup setter until Randall comes in. Not a chance in hell we get any good transfers in either. Next year we have a total of 2 OH who will have NEVER played any DI vball. We are only going to get worse.
I bleed orange and blue but this is just too much.
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