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Post by notwvb on Oct 17, 2023 12:31:29 GMT -5
Stanford is of the same quality as Wisconsin. I’d give Wisconsin a slight edge based on experience, recent form, that edge is probably negated by the home court advantage. This is a pick ‘em for me. I don’t think home court advantage really matters to the badgers. They’ve played some massive away games at Marquette, florida, Arkansas, IOWA, etc. and came out on top every time FIFY |
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 17, 2023 12:36:52 GMT -5
Stanford is of the same quality as Wisconsin. I’d give Wisconsin a slight edge based on experience, recent form, that edge is probably negated by the home court advantage. This is a pick ‘em for me. I don’t think home court advantage really matters to the badgers. They’ve played some massive away games at Marquette, florida, Arkansas, etc and came out on top every time I think the home court advantage helps the Huskers more than it hurts Wisconsin. Also, not having to travel, sleeping in your own bed, routines you are used to helps. |
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Post by pull3 on Oct 17, 2023 12:42:05 GMT -5
not a husker fan but maybe because they're not an underdog lol, both teams are undefeated and the opinion of who's better is basically split down the middle. experience means nothing the Nebraska starters are as talented as anyone You're being a bit extreme on this. Experience absolutely does not mean "nothing". It is for sure an advantage. That doesn't mean it's the end all be all though and Nebraska's got a ton of skill and athleticism. Lots of talent on both sides and Nebraska can win, but Wisconsin's experience cannot be ignored like it isn't a factor in how close their players are to their potential compared to multiple young players for Nebraska with years of college development to go. OH: 4th year senior, 5th year senior OPP: 3rd year junior, 4th year senior S: 4th year senior, 5th year senior MB: 4th year senior, 2nd year sophomore LB: 3rd year junior (though new to the position)
/shrug/ People were complaining our super seniors in 2021 and all of a sudden experience means nothing.
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Post by knapplc on Oct 17, 2023 12:50:35 GMT -5
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Post by GBR on Oct 17, 2023 13:32:35 GMT -5
not a husker fan but maybe because they're not an underdog lol, both teams are undefeated and the opinion of who's better is basically split down the middle. experience means nothing the Nebraska starters are as talented as anyone You're being a bit extreme on this. Experience absolutely does not mean "nothing". It is for sure an advantage. That doesn't mean it's the end all be all though and Nebraska's got a ton of skill and athleticism. Lots of talent on both sides and Nebraska can win, but Wisconsin's experience cannot be ignored like it isn't a factor in how close their players are to their potential compared to multiple young players for Nebraska with years of college development to go. OH: 4th year senior, 5th year senior OPP: 3rd year junior, 4th year senior S: 4th year senior, 5th year senior MB: 4th year senior, 2nd year sophomore LB: 3rd year junior (though new to the position) Experience to me isn't 100% how good you are today VS how good you will be in 2-3 years. It's more about the choices you make when things go really well or are not going very well. Do you quit thinking because of the big stage. Are you able to slow the game down and let it come to you VS trying to force things. Everything speeds up in a match like this, every point magnified. We don't need Murray to have 20 kills, Choboy 15 digs or Jackson to have 8 blocks to win, any or all would help. But these players know that, won't let the stage impact decisions, just play their game, aggressive but not tyring to win the match in one swing/dig/block. Don't force things, don't speed things up, don't let the moment get too big, all things Freshman can do because they don't have that experience. I don't think that will factor into this match, the game won't be bigger than these players. Nebraska isn't going to lose because of lack of experience. Very well could lose because Wisc outplays them, but it won't be more than that. |
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Post by dbro1970 on Oct 17, 2023 16:38:04 GMT -5
The coaching debate, I think you really need to look at assistant coaches as it pertains to this match. I don't know the Wisc coaching staff, but really like the Huskers staff. I also think you look at the head coaches coaching tree to determine how successful a head coach is. I don't know Sheffield's coaching tree, but I know Cook's is pretty solid. Sheffields associate head coaches ( Dildine and White) have stayed with him for 14 years. Dildine was recognized as associate head coach of the year in 2021. Hickey was recognized as one of the best newcomer coaches last year. So the assistant coaches at wisconsin are very good. They just don't leave to become head c I aches, so far. |
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Post by skinny on Oct 17, 2023 16:57:44 GMT -5
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Post by rjaege on Oct 17, 2023 17:12:26 GMT -5
This Cook vs Sheffield p-ss'n match comparison is stupid. Both are very good, successful coaches. Cook's resume is much thicker at this point. Cook is 14 yrs older so that is to be expected.
Sheffield has done an incredible job of recruiting and coaching. WI dominance over NE the last 5 years is because WI had a better team IMO. Rettke had a lot to do with that, but WI was not just about her. Diversified offense with a great defense.
Both Cook and Sheffield have detractors. That always comes with success.
Both teams and coaches are highly competitive and this is a big rivalry match for both teams. All the makings of a great match. Hopefully it meets expectations. If not, this NE fan would be happy with a NE win.
GBR!
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Post by slxpress on Oct 17, 2023 17:34:12 GMT -5
This Cook vs Sheffield p-ss'n match comparison is stupid. Both are very good, successful coaches. Cook's resume is much thicker at this point. Cook is 14 yrs older so that is to be expected. Sheffield has done an incredible job of recruiting and coaching. WI dominance over NE the last 5 years is because WI had a better team IMO. Rettke had a lot to do with that, but WI was not just about her. Diversified offense with a great defense. Both Cook and Sheffield have detractors. That always comes with success. Both teams and coaches are highly competitive and this is a big rivalry match for both teams. All the makings of a great match. Hopefully it meets expectations. If not, this NE fan would be happy with a NE win. GBR! What you call stupid, I call fun! |
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Post by belgianhusker on Oct 17, 2023 17:39:11 GMT -5
I'm sure it will be. Both fan bases are replete with gentleman and well mannered ladies who have shown nothing but respect for their opposition. After the match they will shake hands, there will be a group hug and even some kisses, and then they will go their separate ways. Most importantly there will be no pretentious bragging by the winning side, no swaggering, and no put downs. But who then is going to complain about Bekka celebrating? |
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Post by rjaege on Oct 17, 2023 17:42:52 GMT -5
I'm sure it will be. Both fan bases are replete with gentleman and well mannered ladies who have shown nothing but respect for their opposition. After the match they will shake hands, there will be a group hug and even some kisses, and then they will go their separate ways. Most importantly there will be no pretentious bragging by the winning side, no swaggering, and no put downs. But who then is going to complain about Bekka celebrating? , sarcasm I assume? |
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Post by 25or624 on Oct 17, 2023 17:45:45 GMT -5
I'm sure it will be. Both fan bases are replete with gentleman and well mannered ladies who have shown nothing but respect for their opposition. After the match they will shake hands, there will be a group hug and even some kisses, and then they will go their separate ways. Most importantly there will be no pretentious bragging by the winning side, no swaggering, and no put downs. But who then is going to complain about Bekka celebrating? I don't think that will be an issue in this match. If Robinson can play, she will do her celebrating for sure. CC Crawford isn't shy, same for Carter Booth. There should be all kinds of give and take at the net and plenty of red meat for both sides. |
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Post by slxpress on Oct 17, 2023 18:05:33 GMT -5
But who then is going to complain about Bekka celebrating? I don't think that will be an issue in this match. If Robinson can play, she will do her celebrating for sure. CC Crawford isn't shy, same for Carter Booth. There should be all kinds of give and take at the net and plenty of red meat for both sides. Or eggplant steak for you vegetarians. We're not leaving you out! |
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Post by gibbyb1 on Oct 17, 2023 19:12:04 GMT -5
The coaching debate, I think you really need to look at assistant coaches as it pertains to this match. I don't know the Wisc coaching staff, but really like the Huskers staff. I also think you look at the head coaches coaching tree to determine how successful a head coach is. I don't know Sheffield's coaching tree, but I know Cook's is pretty solid. Sheffields associate head coaches ( Dildine and White) have stayed with him for 14 years. Dildine was recognized as associate head coach of the year in 2021. Hickey was recognized as one of the best newcomer coaches last year. So the assistant coaches at wisconsin are very good. They just don't leave to become head c I aches, so far. They’re excellent coaches but those recognitions are…..whatever. |
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Post by vup on Oct 17, 2023 19:32:19 GMT -5
Let's say the teams split these games. Would you rather win the first match or the second? Serious take: Huskers need to end the losing streak this Saturday. Period. If we lose (again), we’re just gonna be replaying the same old story to ourselves, for another month, or even another year: why can’t Nebraska beat Wisconsin? Take Game 1. #End the Streak. #End it Now. |
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