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Post by gazelle1 on Nov 27, 2023 19:01:24 GMT -5
Really hoping for a good run by MN in the tourney to quiet all of the “Minnie shouldn’t be in” posters. First up: Utah State Looking at their schedule, not seeing how their RPI was so high. Biggest win probably against UNI unless I’m missing something. On the one hand is the "Minnesota shouldn't be in" posters. On the other is the "Minnesota is the most dangerous unseeded team." You'll never actually quiet the shouldn't be in crowd. But I don't see Minnesota receiving the brunt of it, anyway. SFA seems to be bullseye in the pitchfork and torches dartboard. And of the power conference schools, Texas A&M's resume is worse than Minnesota's. Although that's damning with faint praise. My main thing is I'd like to see more subregional hosts upset. I think Minnesota has a terrific shot at providing one. I'm curious to know why you think this. The first time Minnesota played Creighton in September, it was at Minnesota's home court and Creighton was without Norah Sis. This time it will be at Creighton and Sis is healthy. I think Creighton wins this one. |
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Post by skolgophers on Nov 27, 2023 19:10:33 GMT -5
On the one hand is the "Minnesota shouldn't be in" posters. On the other is the "Minnesota is the most dangerous unseeded team." You'll never actually quiet the shouldn't be in crowd. But I don't see Minnesota receiving the brunt of it, anyway. SFA seems to be bullseye in the pitchfork and torches dartboard. And of the power conference schools, Texas A&M's resume is worse than Minnesota's. Although that's damning with faint praise. My main thing is I'd like to see more subregional hosts upset. I think Minnesota has a terrific shot at providing one. I'm curious to know why you think this. The first time Minnesota played Creighton in September, it was at Minnesota's home court and Creighton was without Norah Sis. This time it will be at Creighton and Sis is healthy. I think Creighton wins this one. MN was also without Shaffmaster for much of the match, and that’s when she had her big knee brace. MN also has switched up their SR pattern and their record has much improved since. I don’t know that MN will win, but I think they will push them pretty hard. |
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Post by gophervbfan on Nov 27, 2023 20:03:41 GMT -5
On the one hand is the "Minnesota shouldn't be in" posters. On the other is the "Minnesota is the most dangerous unseeded team." You'll never actually quiet the shouldn't be in crowd. But I don't see Minnesota receiving the brunt of it, anyway. SFA seems to be bullseye in the pitchfork and torches dartboard. And of the power conference schools, Texas A&M's resume is worse than Minnesota's. Although that's damning with faint praise. My main thing is I'd like to see more subregional hosts upset. I think Minnesota has a terrific shot at providing one. I'm curious to know why you think this. The first time Minnesota played Creighton in September, it was at Minnesota's home court and Creighton was without Norah Sis. This time it will be at Creighton and Sis is healthy. I think Creighton wins this one. There is some underestimating of Creighton. Norah Sis will obviously be a big addition from the earlier match. Plus at Creighton instead of at Minnesota will make a difference. The reason Gopher fans are optimistic for this weekend is the Gophers have been getting markedly better. Against Creighton, Wucherer hit negative, Hanson hit negative in the back row for Grote. Landfair was just above zero. Serve receive was a mess. It is a different Gopher team now. Zeynep, the DS from Turkey, has noticeably solidified the defense. Shaffmaster looks the healthiest she has been all year and the hitting has been improving. Personally, I expect a mild upset for the Gophers over Utah State and then a slugfest with Creighton. There will be no sweeps in that match if it occurs. |
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Post by skolgophers on Nov 27, 2023 20:47:18 GMT -5
Question. Do we think the players would be posting about dinky town athletes now if they planned on transferring? Pretty late in the season for that… I guess idk though.
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Post by vbruh on Nov 27, 2023 21:00:53 GMT -5
Nobody is transferring
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Post by forvolley on Nov 27, 2023 21:04:13 GMT -5
You think nobody will transfer out of Minnesota before the next season? |
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Post by stanfordvb on Nov 27, 2023 21:04:41 GMT -5
I'm curious to know why you think this. The first time Minnesota played Creighton in September, it was at Minnesota's home court and Creighton was without Norah Sis. This time it will be at Creighton and Sis is healthy. I think Creighton wins this one. MN was also without Shaffmaster for much of the match, and that’s when she had her big knee brace. MN also has switched up their SR pattern and their record has much improved since. I don’t know that MN will win, but I think they will push them pretty hard. my money is on Minnesota for the Creighton matchup - I also think y'all have a legit chance at an elite 8 run. im a diehard Louisville fan and hate to admit it, but they can really fall apart at times, especially when not on their home court. if y'all get past Creighton I think there's a very real chance you get past Louisville too. there's 3 rotations with Glock in the front row that OHs like wucherer and landfair are going to feast on |
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Post by comet on Nov 27, 2023 21:05:59 GMT -5
Question. Do we think the players would be posting about dinky town athletes now if they planned on transferring? Pretty late in the season for that… I guess idk though. Yeah, I don't think Wurcherer is going anywhere, she just posted she's now a part of Dinkytown Athletes. |
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Post by GoGophs on Nov 27, 2023 21:11:12 GMT -5
Everyone’s thinking players will transfer because they’re having an off year with a new coach but I don’t think we’ll see any go either. They all seem pretty happy where they’re at…
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Post by skolgophers on Nov 27, 2023 21:19:24 GMT -5
Question. Do we think the players would be posting about dinky town athletes now if they planned on transferring? Pretty late in the season for that… I guess idk though. Yeah, I don't think Wurcherer is going anywhere, she just posted she's now a part of Dinkytown Athletes. That’s the reason for my post. Lol saw all of those posts and thought hmmm… |
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Nov 27, 2023 21:19:42 GMT -5
MN was also without Shaffmaster for much of the match, and that’s when she had her big knee brace. MN also has switched up their SR pattern and their record has much improved since. I don’t know that MN will win, but I think they will push them pretty hard. my money is on Minnesota for the Creighton matchup - I also think y'all have a legit chance at an elite 8 run. im a diehard Louisville fan and hate to admit it, but they can really fall apart at times, especially when not on their home court. if y'all get past Creighton I think there's a very real chance you get past Louisville too. there's 3 rotations go Glock in the front row that OHs like wucherer and landfair are going to feast on Bring back the 2019 vibes in Austin, though the roles are reversed with Louisville ranked and the Gophers unseeded. Realistically over the past 15 years only one team with an RPI of 40 or higher has reached the Elite 8, Iowa State in 2008. Another six have made the Sweet Sixteen, the last being San Diego who upset USC to reach the Illinois regional in 2018. One match at a time though. |
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Post by stanfordvb on Nov 27, 2023 21:28:54 GMT -5
my money is on Minnesota for the Creighton matchup - I also think y'all have a legit chance at an elite 8 run. im a diehard Louisville fan and hate to admit it, but they can really fall apart at times, especially when not on their home court. if y'all get past Creighton I think there's a very real chance you get past Louisville too. there's 3 rotations go Glock in the front row that OHs like wucherer and landfair are going to feast on Bring back the 2019 vibes in Austin, though the roles are reversed with Louisville ranked and the Gophers unseeded. Realistically over the past 15 years only one team with an RPI of 40 or higher has reached the Elite 8, Iowa State in 2008. Another six have made the Sweet Sixteen, the last being San Diego who upset USC to reach the Illinois regional in 2018. One match at a time though. I know I made quite the statement lol, but I also wonder if there's ever been a team with as much individual talent as Minnesota ranked outside the top 40 rpi. Minnesota has lost to some 'bad' teams - but aside from wisconsin they seem to play all the top teams pretty closely. their matches against Nebraska, stanford, and texas were all pretty competitive imo. all of those teams had to play pretty well in order to pull out the win |
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Post by skolgophers on Nov 27, 2023 21:40:20 GMT -5
Bring back the 2019 vibes in Austin, though the roles are reversed with Louisville ranked and the Gophers unseeded. Realistically over the past 15 years only one team with an RPI of 40 or higher has reached the Elite 8, Iowa State in 2008. Another six have made the Sweet Sixteen, the last being San Diego who upset USC to reach the Illinois regional in 2018. One match at a time though. I know I made quite the statement lol, but I also wonder if there's ever been a team with as much individual talent as Minnesota ranked outside the top 40 rpi. Minnesota has lost to some 'bad' teams - but aside from wisconsin they seem to play all the top teams pretty closely. their matches against Nebraska, stanford, and texas were all pretty competitive imo. all of those teams had to play pretty well in order to pull out the win I think after the first set against Indiana is when things started looking better. Although, blowing an 8 point lead to Illinois was pretty disheartening. IMO Indiana was the turning point of the season… just happened REALLY late lol |
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Post by GoGophs on Nov 28, 2023 8:39:36 GMT -5
Question. Do we think the players would be posting about dinky town athletes now if they planned on transferring? Pretty late in the season for that… I guess idk though. Yeah, I don't think Wurcherer is going anywhere, she just posted she's now a part of Dinkytown Athletes. Add Shaff, Hanson, Crowl and Landfair to that list! All posted something similar yesterday |
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Post by lovebugsm on Nov 28, 2023 9:04:04 GMT -5
I honestly thought Shaff would considerer taking her 5th year somewhere else. Just for fun….maybe play with her sister or something. However I think they would have celebrated her on senior night if that was the case. I could be way off, but I think these girls enjoy each other and like Minnesota. I am still hoping they out together a nice playoff run.
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