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Post by lotstodo2023 on Dec 12, 2022 10:02:52 GMT -5
I don’t know if this has been discussed but I have seen vids of Murray and I think she could be the next great Husker OH cause I just don’t see it for any of the girls on the current roster all extremely talented just not quite that elite level we are used to seeing think Foecke. I think that is what we're all thinking and obviously hoping for, although you never know until they're actually on that husker court. IMO we haven't had a terminal offensive weapon in 4 years. (since Foecke) I think Murray, along with better setting (Reilly and hopefully Orr) are really going to change this big problem that we've had around. Just think, these last two years the setting, aka our overall hitting % was very sub-par, yet we still made the 'ship match in 2021 and finished 26-6 this season...Goes to show that yes, we were insane defensively, but also that I believe a prospect like Murray and the setting will more than change our program around as amazing as it already is. I also don't want to make it sound like it's all about Murray. More importantly it's the potential of how elite the setting can be next year because the setter(s) are going to be a big part in what makes Murray so good, along with the fact that with elite setting we could see a special side of Krause, Whitney, Ally, etc. that we haven't really seen, and that's not to say Nicklin wasn't a good setter, it's more of the fact that there's crazy potential in Reilly/Orr, for sure at least for Reilly but I believe Orr still has potential or at least we all should believe in her another off season. We'll just have to wait and see how she looks in Fall of '23 knowing she'll be a junior. This is all with fingers crossed that Murray, Reilly, and even Orr really do come through next season and are playing at that high level we know is possible. Could be a scary team next year and I think we all know that by now. It will also help that the freshman will be enrolling next semester and will be getting those extra months of practice. August 2023 cannot come soon enough! I think you are going to need to see Murray develop a broader shot selection in order to be on the court as a freshman. Can she hit - heck yeah. But she gets caught up in the block a lot instead of working high hands and misses seams too often. I watched her get shut down at triple crown last year by a mediocre block in one match. I think spring will be a lot of shot development for her. Her SR is really good so it is a great starting point. She is extremely consistent with defense as well.
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Post by SayonaraTachikara on Dec 12, 2022 10:14:30 GMT -5
I think that is what we're all thinking and obviously hoping for, although you never know until they're actually on that husker court. IMO we haven't had a terminal offensive weapon in 4 years. (since Foecke) I think Murray, along with better setting (Reilly and hopefully Orr) are really going to change this big problem that we've had around. Just think, these last two years the setting, aka our overall hitting % was very sub-par, yet we still made the 'ship match in 2021 and finished 26-6 this season...Goes to show that yes, we were insane defensively, but also that I believe a prospect like Murray and the setting will more than change our program around as amazing as it already is. I also don't want to make it sound like it's all about Murray. More importantly it's the potential of how elite the setting can be next year because the setter(s) are going to be a big part in what makes Murray so good, along with the fact that with elite setting we could see a special side of Krause, Whitney, Ally, etc. that we haven't really seen, and that's not to say Nicklin wasn't a good setter, it's more of the fact that there's crazy potential in Reilly/Orr, for sure at least for Reilly but I believe Orr still has potential or at least we all should believe in her another off season. We'll just have to wait and see how she looks in Fall of '23 knowing she'll be a junior. This is all with fingers crossed that Murray, Reilly, and even Orr really do come through next season and are playing at that high level we know is possible. Could be a scary team next year and I think we all know that by now. It will also help that the freshman will be enrolling next semester and will be getting those extra months of practice. August 2023 cannot come soon enough! I think you are going to need to see Murray develop a broader shot selection in order to be on the court as a freshman. Can she hit - heck yeah. But she gets caught up in the block a lot instead of working high hands and misses seams too often. I watched her get shut down at triple crown last year by a mediocre block in one match. I think spring will be a lot of shot development for her. Her SR is really good so it is a great starting point. She is extremely consistent with defense as well. She can also be very lethal out of the back row as well.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Dec 12, 2022 12:33:55 GMT -5
I think that is what we're all thinking and obviously hoping for, although you never know until they're actually on that husker court. IMO we haven't had a terminal offensive weapon in 4 years. (since Foecke) I think Murray, along with better setting (Reilly and hopefully Orr) are really going to change this big problem that we've had around. Just think, these last two years the setting, aka our overall hitting % was very sub-par, yet we still made the 'ship match in 2021 and finished 26-6 this season...Goes to show that yes, we were insane defensively, but also that I believe a prospect like Murray and the setting will more than change our program around as amazing as it already is. I also don't want to make it sound like it's all about Murray. More importantly it's the potential of how elite the setting can be next year because the setter(s) are going to be a big part in what makes Murray so good, along with the fact that with elite setting we could see a special side of Krause, Whitney, Ally, etc. that we haven't really seen, and that's not to say Nicklin wasn't a good setter, it's more of the fact that there's crazy potential in Reilly/Orr, for sure at least for Reilly but I believe Orr still has potential or at least we all should believe in her another off season. We'll just have to wait and see how she looks in Fall of '23 knowing she'll be a junior. This is all with fingers crossed that Murray, Reilly, and even Orr really do come through next season and are playing at that high level we know is possible. Could be a scary team next year and I think we all know that by now. It will also help that the freshman will be enrolling next semester and will be getting those extra months of practice. August 2023 cannot come soon enough! I think you are going to need to see Murray develop a broader shot selection in order to be on the court as a freshman. Can she hit - heck yeah. But she gets caught up in the block a lot instead of working high hands and misses seams too often. I watched her get shut down at triple crown last year by a mediocre block in one match. I think spring will be a lot of shot development for her. Her SR is really good so it is a great starting point. She is extremely consistent with defense as well. That’s the challenge and learning curve for all players though.
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Post by brickred on Dec 12, 2022 12:35:45 GMT -5
I think you are going to need to see Murray develop a broader shot selection in order to be on the court as a freshman. Can she hit - heck yeah. But she gets caught up in the block a lot instead of working high hands and misses seams too often. I watched her get shut down at triple crown last year by a mediocre block in one match. I think spring will be a lot of shot development for her. Her SR is really good so it is a great starting point. She is extremely consistent with defense as well. That’s the challenge and learning curve for all players though. Yes, but we see Ally continually swinging into elbows on OOS sets, so if Murray can adapt to college better, she'd see the court - in 6 rotations even, I'd guess.
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Post by staticb on Dec 12, 2022 12:45:26 GMT -5
Batenhorst is a unique challenge as a super tall OH, she’s likely never had to seriously tool the block until college as she could just go over people.
I see Hayden as the potential 2nd DS next year…but even if she’s the first hitter off the bench she’ll likely get good playing time.
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Post by avid 2.0 on Dec 12, 2022 13:38:11 GMT -5
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Post by rjaege on Dec 12, 2022 13:49:00 GMT -5
Puts it into perspective. Sport participation is more than winning and losing.
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Post by rrvbfan on Dec 12, 2022 13:51:50 GMT -5
Puts it into perspective. Sport participation is more than winning and losing. I thot all of the posts so far have been nice. Mendelson posted one last night too that was along this same theme. http://instagram.com/p/CmDnegFOwnt
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Post by tedheise on Dec 12, 2022 14:42:58 GMT -5
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Post by dog13 on Dec 12, 2022 15:03:47 GMT -5
Usually 3, which includes one walk on. Sometimes it might be 2, with the 3rd setter being a hitter/DS or some other position that can transition into setter if there's fluky injuries.Bekka Allick: leaving. Unless the setter digs the ball, the MB has no business setting. Get the bleep outta the way!! Transition & get ready to hit. When a MB sets a) they set moon balls the way they’re facing (almost always), b) take themselves out of the play so the block sets up & c) risks injuring the setter who is coming in to set. I love Bekka but this is a bad habit that needs to stop or someone will get hurt.
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Post by knapplc on Dec 12, 2022 16:02:53 GMT -5
Bekka Allick: leaving. Unless the setter digs the ball, the MB has no business setting. Get the bleep outta the way!! Transition & get ready to hit. When a MB sets a) they set moon balls the way they’re facing (almost always), b) take themselves out of the play so the block sets up & c) risks injuring the setter who is coming in to set. I love Bekka but this is a bad habit that needs to stop or someone will get hurt. Did you type this again or just copypasta from your previous post?
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Post by gobigred2003 on Dec 12, 2022 16:35:48 GMT -5
If Nebraska's seeking a setter from the portal, I'd think it'd would be a grad transfer or senior-to-be. A one-year rental. Oh for sure, same thing if we pick up a valuable DS, would have to be an upperclassman. Along with a S, I think we really should go after another liable DS. I mean we all saw the glaring issue this season when Kenzie went down. It would be hard though if we ran a 6-2, but in the case of a 5-1 I'm thinking of a Lexi, Lani, and another Akana/Knuckles-level DS. Would be an insane defense, a step above to what we had in 2021.
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Post by FreeBall on Dec 12, 2022 18:29:15 GMT -5
Along with a S, I think we really should go after another liable DS. I mean we all saw the glaring issue this season when Kenzie went down. It would be hard though if we ran a 6-2, but in the case of a 5-1 I'm thinking of a Lexi, Lani, and another Akana/Knuckles-level DS. Would be an insane defense, a step above to what we had in 2021.This seems like a fairly bold assertion. First off, you obviously don't know the identity of the presumed transfer DS. Secondly, you don't know how that player (and Choboy for that matter) would mesh with Lexi and the other back row defenders set to play in 2023. Finally, and maybe most importantly, you're failing to factor in the back row play of Kubik the past few seasons. She was a major part of the serve receive and defense on that 2021 team and her contributions won't be easily replaced by any of the returning or incoming potential 6-rotation players.
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Post by rjaege on Dec 12, 2022 19:39:47 GMT -5
I am not seeing the pressing need for a DS. Seems there are: 4 returning OHs/OPPs that can play 6 rotations if needed: Batenhorst, Krause, Kubik and Launstein; 3 L/DS players Rodregiuz, Bossier and Choboy; and Allick also appears capable in the back row. How would Coach keep everyone happy if they add a DS? How would they recruit a high level L/DS to play behind Lexi? Sorry I don't see it.
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Post by tedheise on Dec 12, 2022 20:05:39 GMT -5
avid 2.0, is it time to take Anni's picture off the OP?
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