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Post by mcmike on Dec 2, 2023 4:19:43 GMT -5
These teams probably know each other's strengths and weaknesses
KBB certainly does
MN has been on a very good trajectory recently
The outcome, however, will come down to execution and the ability of the opponent
to deny the other their ability to execute
There is both a quantitative and qualitative difference between the B1G and the Big East
RPI| Team RPI
11 Creighton 1 Nebraska
23 Marquette 6 Wisconsin
47 Saint John's 9 Purdue
92 Xavier 15 Penn State
95 DePaul 31 Minnesota
103 Villanova 71 Indiana
160 Butler 74 Northwestern
173 Seton Hall 86 Ohio State
181 Georgetown 87 Michigan State
227 Connecticut 93 Illinois
272 Providence 107 Maryland
The B1G may not be as strong this year in producing tourney worthy teams
but there's no question that the conference season is a crucible that, from
extended pounding, can forge a more battle tested squad.
I know who both Louisville & Pitt will be rooting for.
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Post by comet on Dec 2, 2023 8:37:18 GMT -5
I watched part of the Creighton/Colgate match last night. I didn't think Creighton played particularly well the first two sets but then had a solid third set. The Gophers will have to play better than last night to win on Creighton's home court.
I'm not sure if the sets were off last night or what, but Wurcherer or Landfair are going to need to carry the load a little more. Utah St's defense was scrappy and picked up a lot of stuff, expecting the same tonight.
A key for tonight will be who can serve the toughest and get them out of system.
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Post by jeepers on Dec 2, 2023 9:00:13 GMT -5
I watched part of the Creighton/Colgate match last night. I didn't think Creighton played particularly well the first two sets but then had a solid third set. The Gophers will have to play better than last night to win on Creighton's home court. I'm not sure if the sets were off last night or what, but Wurcherer or Landfair are going to need to carry the load a little more. Utah St's defense was scrappy and picked up a lot of stuff, expecting the same tonight. A key for tonight will be who can serve the toughest and get them out of system. Shaffmaster played a great all around game last night, but her set placement was all over the place. |
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Post by GoGophs on Dec 2, 2023 10:35:28 GMT -5
I watched part of the Creighton/Colgate match last night. I didn't think Creighton played particularly well the first two sets but then had a solid third set. The Gophers will have to play better than last night to win on Creighton's home court. I'm not sure if the sets were off last night or what, but Wurcherer or Landfair are going to need to carry the load a little more. Utah St's defense was scrappy and picked up a lot of stuff, expecting the same tonight. A key for tonight will be who can serve the toughest and get them out of system. Agreed. Serve tough, keep them out of system and Wait off the net, put up a strong block and control the net! I was surprised how tough Colgate served and was able to get them out of system as much as they did. |
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Post by GoGophs on Dec 2, 2023 10:37:57 GMT -5
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Post by neatwithatwist on Dec 2, 2023 11:02:20 GMT -5
Rooting for the B1G, and the NorthWoods.
Make us all proud !
Creighton's beatable- and you guys can do it.
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Post by courtwatchers on Dec 2, 2023 11:35:29 GMT -5
Yeah idk what this is all about. Landfair struggled more than Wucherer. I cringe when I see a 3 pass and a set to the outside where the blockers are camping out. Serve and pass. MNs problems all season. My point is (per my observation which can be argued) it appears that Hanson and Grote adjust to their sets better than Landfair and Wucherer. It is no secret by now that Shaff is an inconsistent setter. Do fans really feel we can win with a performance like the third set against Utah State or do we have a better chance with a performance vs Indiana? Murr and Grote are the two consistent players holding this team together most of the time. I'm sure we can all agree it would be so exciting to see it all come together today. |
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Post by skolgophers on Dec 2, 2023 11:42:16 GMT -5
Yeah idk what this is all about. Landfair struggled more than Wucherer. I cringe when I see a 3 pass and a set to the outside where the blockers are camping out. Serve and pass. MNs problems all season. My point is (per my observation which can be argued) it appears that Hanson and Grote adjust to their sets better than Landfair and Wucherer. It is no secret by now that Shaff is an inconsistent setter. Do fans really feel we can win with a performance like the third set against Utah State or do we have a better chance with a performance vs Indiana? Murr and Grote are the two consistent players holding this team together most of the time. I'm sure we can all agree it would be so exciting to see it all come together today. Hanson is very high error as well. Shaffmaster needs to work on set distribution. Yes, Landfair and Wucherer need to find ways around a block, but when 80% of the sets are out to the pin, it’s very difficult. Hanson is not the answer. |
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Post by vbln on Dec 2, 2023 11:54:46 GMT -5
I'm watching ESPN+'s The Fifth Set, the tournament wrap-around show that jumps from match to match. can we talk about them calling it "The Fifth Set" like football's The Fifth Quarter except.... volleyball has a 5th set?? Been calling it the 6th Set in protest  |
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Dec 2, 2023 13:23:51 GMT -5
My point is (per my observation which can be argued) it appears that Hanson and Grote adjust to their sets better than Landfair and Wucherer. It is no secret by now that Shaff is an inconsistent setter. Do fans really feel we can win with a performance like the third set against Utah State or do we have a better chance with a performance vs Indiana? Murr and Grote are the two consistent players holding this team together most of the time. I'm sure we can all agree it would be so exciting to see it all come together today. Hanson is very high error as well. Shaffmaster needs to work on set distribution. Yes, Landfair and Wucherer need to find ways around a block, but when 80% of the sets are out to the pin, it’s very difficult. Hanson is not the answer. Agree, if anything Hanson could be a change of pace for a rotation. It is concerning that Landfair and Wucherer hit .077 and .111 yesterday and in the first Creighton match hit .054 and -.026. They will need a lot more production from their OHs to win today. |
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Post by mr. samwich on Dec 2, 2023 13:58:51 GMT -5
I'm watching ESPN+'s The Fifth Set, the tournament wrap-around show that jumps from match to match. can we talk about them calling it "The Fifth Set" like football's The Fifth Quarter except.... volleyball has a 5th set?? Been calling it the 6th Set in protest I'd argue they should call it The Fourth Quarter instead like, supposed to be highlighting the most intense action ongoing right? Is that not in the 4th quarter or the 5th set lol |
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Post by mr. samwich on Dec 2, 2023 14:02:54 GMT -5
My point is (per my observation which can be argued) it appears that Hanson and Grote adjust to their sets better than Landfair and Wucherer. It is no secret by now that Shaff is an inconsistent setter. Do fans really feel we can win with a performance like the third set against Utah State or do we have a better chance with a performance vs Indiana? Murr and Grote are the two consistent players holding this team together most of the time. I'm sure we can all agree it would be so exciting to see it all come together today. Hanson is very high error as well. Shaffmaster needs to work on set distribution. Yes, Landfair and Wucherer need to find ways around a block, but when 80% of the sets are out to the pin, it’s very difficult. Hanson is not the answer. In limited hitting role time, Julia abused Indiana's block pretty effectively if I remember correctly. When they have her exclusively swinging out of the back row she was pretty hot and cold. |
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Post by maigrey on Dec 2, 2023 14:41:17 GMT -5
I'm watching ESPN+'s The Fifth Set, the tournament wrap-around show that jumps from match to match. can we talk about them calling it "The Fifth Set" like football's The Fifth Quarter except.... volleyball has a 5th set?? Been calling it the 6th Set in protest I think it is more like the red zone, which is the very last bit before scoring, theoretically. |
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Post by gophergalmn on Dec 2, 2023 15:27:26 GMT -5
Has anyone seen our post-match press conference? Seeing many others posted to their social medias but not ours?
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Post by gopherhim on Dec 2, 2023 16:14:42 GMT -5
Has anyone seen our post-match press conference? Seeing many others posted to their social medias but not ours? |
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