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Post by gophsstudent on Dec 12, 2022 12:55:50 GMT -5
Yes-Lauren Crowl, Mck Wuch, Shaff, Elise Mcghie, Chloe Ng, Taylor Landfair, Arica Davis, Carter Booth No-Jenna Wenaas Unkown-Skylar Gray (can't find her socials) Not this is the definitive transfer/no transfer sign but... Skylar didn’t on Instagram yet, her Instagram is skyygrayy so that just leaves Jenna and Skylar. But as you said, it doesn’t really mean anything. |
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Dec 12, 2022 12:56:47 GMT -5
Hopefully Jenna is just being methodical about her decision and will talk it over with Coach Cook, before deciding.
She could be busy taking a test or something.
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Post by gophsstudent on Dec 12, 2022 12:58:20 GMT -5
Hopefully Jenna is just being methodical about her decision and will talk it over with Coach Cook, before deciding. She could be busy taking a test or something. Oh 100%, could be in class or any number of other things. Also, an Instagram post is completely meaningless. She could post nothing and stay or post about it and transfer. It’s largely irrelevant. |
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Post by gophervbfan on Dec 12, 2022 13:06:32 GMT -5
Cook has been pretty involved with the U.S. National teams. His demeanor and philosophy appear to be similar to Hugh.
Hugh's fingerprints seems to be all over this hiring decision. Really strong hire. Exciting for Gopher fans.
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Post by gophervbfan on Dec 12, 2022 13:53:22 GMT -5
From April 2021 Seattle Times article.
Upon arriving on campus in 2015, Huskies coach Keegan Cook instilled in his players the “good after good” mentality. He borrowed the philosophy from former U.S. men’s volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon, who is now coaching the Minnesota women’s volleyball team.
The main principle of “good after good” is that regularly functioning at a high level — whether it be hitting the weights, studying film, performing drills or competing in matches — will eventually produce a product that is top level. In other words, striving for quality at-bats is a more effective long-term strategy than seeking nothing but homers.
“To me, there’s nothing more powerful in the world than compound interest. Those little things add up,” said Cook, whose Huskies will play their first Final Four match since 2013 on Thursday when they meet Kentucky in Omaha, Nebraska. “If you can just make good plays for a long period of time, then great moments will happen, or things will kind of snowball into something great.”
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Post by GoGophs on Dec 12, 2022 14:38:20 GMT -5
From April 2021 Seattle Times article. Upon arriving on campus in 2015, Huskies coach Keegan Cook instilled in his players the “good after good” mentality. He borrowed the philosophy from former U.S. men’s volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon, who is now coaching the Minnesota women’s volleyball team. The main principle of “good after good” is that regularly functioning at a high level — whether it be hitting the weights, studying film, performing drills or competing in matches — will eventually produce a product that is top level. In other words, striving for quality at-bats is a more effective long-term strategy than seeking nothing but homers. “To me, there’s nothing more powerful in the world than compound interest. Those little things add up,” said Cook, whose Huskies will play their first Final Four match since 2013 on Thursday when they meet Kentucky in Omaha, Nebraska. “If you can just make good plays for a long period of time, then great moments will happen, or things will kind of snowball into something great.” As a gopher living in WA at the time of this article, it made me fall in love with the UDub program and they have a special place in my heart. I’m very happy with this hire but I also really hope that the huskies get just as good of a coach and keep their program strong. |
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Post by courtwatchers on Dec 12, 2022 14:45:57 GMT -5
Taylor Landfair posted the news to her story with excited eyes emojis so that is a great sign... Come on girl...we love our Wenaas here at Minnesota. |
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 12, 2022 14:58:43 GMT -5
Taylor Landfair posted the news to her story with excited eyes emojis so that is a great sign... Come on girl...we love our Wenaas here at Minnesota. Wenasota!
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Post by mnsports255 on Dec 12, 2022 15:07:16 GMT -5
Look at the flip side. Minnesota has a chance to become a powerhouse in KCook’s first year at the helm.
There’s going to be plenty of big names who enter the portal over the next month or two. If Minnesota retains most of their big guns and can add a few major pieces via transfer there’s no reason they can’t be a top 5 team next season.
A full healthy offseason for Wucherer to develop could be scary for college volleyball. People forget how damn good she has potential to be.
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Post by douglass9 on Dec 12, 2022 17:28:18 GMT -5
Third place finish pac 12. Three first team all pac 12 players.
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Post by pavsec5row10 on Dec 12, 2022 18:22:51 GMT -5
Third place finish pac 12. Three first team all pac 12 players. 4 PAC-12 titles in 8 seasons. |
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Post by biohazard on Dec 12, 2022 18:27:10 GMT -5
With 4 of those 8 seasons being up against Plummer, et al...
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Post by comet on Dec 12, 2022 18:35:39 GMT -5
Ava Torrence (L/DS) from Purdue in the portal. Anyone know anything about her?
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Post by mcmike on Dec 12, 2022 18:48:39 GMT -5
This timely hire and his pedigree & philosophy should do a lot to calm waters that might otherwise roiling including among the legions of VTalkers Cook's experience with USA Volleyball: Cook has also stepped in to work with USA Volleyball in recent years. In 2016, he was the head coach for the U.S. Collegiate Women's National Team for its tour of China, and in the summer of 2018 Cook led the U.S. Junior Women's National Team to compete in the NORCECA Championships in Mexico. He was tabbed to lead the U.S. Girl's Youth National Team at the NORCECA Continental Championships in 2020 though the event would be canceled. In the summer of 2022, Cook was an assistant on the U.S. Girl's U19 Team that won gold at the Pan American Cup. gohuskies.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/coaches/keegan-cook/5890This kind of resume, I'm sure, will resonate with potential recruits in ways other possible hires wouldn't. I would anticipate zero friction with Hugh in his new position. This announcement, before the Gophers have probably cleaned their lockers, gets a big thumbs up from my perspective. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2022 18:50:47 GMT -5
I have a sinking feeling that Jenna will leave. I would be so sad, she’s such a staple on the team. I hope i’m wrong.
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