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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2023 17:12:26 GMT -5
Badgers usually start slow in matches lately. That's why I predicted they'd lose the first set last night. The one time that wasn't true was the Tennessee match when they looked unstoppable for a set and a half. I have always wondered if it's down to running a 6-2. It's almost like there has to be an in game adjustment period after practicing in a 5-1 all week. The other reason is TTA takes a while to get comfortable and she is usually starting matches in Woetation 1. But frankly, the badgers usually start slow relative to the huskers even before this season, then slowly creep back into the match after making adjustments. 12 service errors in a twelve set match is actually not high for the badgers. They average something like 2.67/set. Over 4.6 sets that equals 12.2. What was unusual was not getting any aces. They usually get as many aces as errors. How much of that is down to the quality of serves or the husker SR, I don't know. I imagine it was a combination. Against Maryland Izzy was landing serves a full yard in front of a splayed out BR player. I didn't see any of her serves have that kind of movement last night. The good blocking numbers could be partly down to the aggressive serving though, and a few overpass kills can be tied to the serving, so maybe that helps make up for the lack of aces. Badgers scored pretty frequently off of Izzy's serve last night, based on Rob's tally. The seven BEs is a lot for the badgers. I thought they started and ended the match rather jumpy. There is no need for them to be jumpy. That needs to get better. Maybe Nebraska's HVAC guy reverses the airflow slightly at the end of each set ... Badgers are always serving downwind.  We found Nebraska's HVAC guy  |
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Post by vbmom10 on Oct 22, 2023 17:30:30 GMT -5
Does Wisconsin always travel with their own police ? Saw it last year also..our seats are right by visitors bench and they again had 2 Madison police (in uniform) with them. Just curious..as the Lincoln police are also always around too.
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Post by bballin on Oct 22, 2023 17:31:46 GMT -5
The whole transfer debate ignores one thing. The players who transfer are mostly leaving unstable situations they didn’t want to stay in. In the cases of Franklin and Booth it was a coaching change and all the instability that brings. Boyer could probably see something similar on the horizon at Iowa. Mccaa it was coaching change then following her recruiter to BC then deciding to come back to home to a program she had wanted to recruit her from the beginning. They didn’t say, I want to go to UW. They said get me somewhere else, and they chose UW from among the options. Even going back to Clark and Barnes - they were both second choice at their original schools and neither was on scholarship, so we’re told. There is nothing wrong with students trying to correct a bad situation they find themselves in, or in being a program students want to come to, as long as you are not kicking other players off the team. I wouldn’t be surprised if Franklin was on Cooks radar too. Booth probably was as well. I’m fine with players trying to find a better situation. Haha! 🤣 |
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Post by bballin on Oct 22, 2023 17:35:25 GMT -5
Don't forget Holdem from Michigan State. He is already recruiting 2 from indiana. |
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Post by vbdiva on Oct 22, 2023 17:36:51 GMT -5
I was pleased to see TTA play better overall. In Games 2-4, she took some successful, confident swings, which was a plus. But I can't help but think, what if Smrek (Shrek) had had a normal/average match yesterday? She was a nonfactor yesterday offensively. Robinson played OK -- her sets need to be a lot flatter or lower, or she needs to wait and beast it. The match next month in the dungeon will tell us a lot. Orzol was legit, and so was GG. The setting: Ashburn seems uncomfortable having to share the team again -- she seemed so much more dynamic and confident in the 5-1 (I'm not opposed to it btw)... her sets were steady, and she connected well with Shrek. Hammill is horrible on defense, and she leaves a lot of tip room open for opponents. Her sets were mediocre at best. Besides going fishing, C.C. did a lot of good things. Nebraska Impressions: Beason -- incredible night and was a true leader Setter -- One of the best and steady Murray -- was meh, until her trick and lucky shots in the 5th, not too impressed by her game yesterday. Action Jackson: Amazing at times, sometimes her youth showed The X factor was the other OH, she was on fire and kept them in the match! Becca: Non-factor Passing/Defense/Hustle: 10/10 Murray was meh, not too impressed with her game. Really? 7 kills in 5th set with match on the line, overall with poor hit%, played all 6 rotations with great results in back row. But “the other OH” was on fire and kept them in the match? Huh? She kept both teams in the match. Batenhorst hit .075 for the match, did not play back row or serve. Was good for a backup. Bekka. Perhaps forced some of the ineffectiveness from Smrek. On the bright side will be much better next time.
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Post by robtearle on Oct 22, 2023 17:39:30 GMT -5
Does Wisconsin always travel with their own police ? Saw it last year also..our seats are right by visitors bench and they again had 2 Madison police (in uniform) with them. Just curious..as the Lincoln police are also always around too. I remember reading something about that last year, in the wake of the 2021 locker room photo leak and its aftermath. I don't know if it is literally every match, but generally, yes. (BTW: the University has a police force separate from the City of Madison police. It was almost certainly UWPD, as opposed to MPD.) |
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Post by bballin on Oct 22, 2023 17:45:20 GMT -5
Does Wisconsin always travel with their own police ? Saw it last year also..our seats are right by visitors bench and they again had 2 Madison police (in uniform) with them. Just curious..as the Lincoln police are also always around too. I remember reading something about that last year, in the wake of the 2021 locker room photo leak and its aftermath. I don't know if it is literally every match, but generally, yes. (BTW: the University has a police force separate from the City of Madison police. It was almost certainly UWPD, as opposed to MPD.) This started after the release of their ex-rated photos and videos. |
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Post by robtearle on Oct 22, 2023 17:50:47 GMT -5
I remember reading something about that last year, in the wake of the 2021 locker room photo leak and its aftermath. I don't know if it is literally every match, but generally, yes. (BTW: the University has a police force separate from the City of Madison police. It was almost certainly UWPD, as opposed to MPD.) This started after the release of their ex-rated photos and videos. It is more correctly termed a leak, as opposed to a "release"; it was a criminal act on someone's part. And there nothing "x-rated" about it. |
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Post by bballin on Oct 22, 2023 17:52:31 GMT -5
This started after the release of their ex-rated photos and videos. It is more correctly termed a leak, as opposed to a "release"; it was a criminal act on someone's part. And there nothing "x-rated" about it. You must do PR for the Kardashians... .. 😀 |
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Post by robtearle on Oct 22, 2023 17:55:04 GMT -5
It is more correctly termed a leak, as opposed to a "release"; it was a criminal act on someone's part. And there nothing "x-rated" about it. You must do PR for the Kardashians... .. 😀 I am going to have ZERO sense of "humor" on this subject. |
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Post by savannahbadger on Oct 22, 2023 18:34:04 GMT -5
View AttachmentOne of these was on my block list. Whichever you are, is not (or was not until now). OMG, such controversy amoung VB fans worrying about such things.. Not sure why it matters. Just a bunch of VB fans expounding on observations and opinions concerning VB related themes. It's recreational for me. Nothing personal, except for my strong dislike for a couple of teams, LOL. There are trolls, but not of much consequence in the greater scheme of things. P.S. I have no connection to holiday , nor any idea who he/she is. Sometimes we agree, sometimes not. So?  Why are you responding to someone else’s post? Logged in to the wrong profile? |
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Post by donaldjamesparker on Oct 22, 2023 18:54:12 GMT -5
I'd like to congratulate ESPN for their <satire>sterling coverage</satire> of this match of the year. ESPN has pages devoted to Sports betting, Football and basketball recruiting, golf, cricket, WWE, rugby, Nascar, Horse racing, etc. Do they have a page for volleyball? Not at this time. Volleyball coverage is posted on the "College Sports" page. There were 3 articles on volleyball published this season - the last one 53 days ago - 2 of them about Volleyball night in Lincoln and one about prospective national champs for this year. End of story. I think it's time volleyball enthusiasts direct some letters/emails to ESPN to help make them aware that VB has become a mainstream sport and their fans deserve some recognition from the leader in sports media world. Matches like this one should not be confined to local press.
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Post by juancook on Oct 22, 2023 19:51:01 GMT -5
I remember reading something about that last year, in the wake of the 2021 locker room photo leak and its aftermath. I don't know if it is literally every match, but generally, yes. (BTW: the University has a police force separate from the City of Madison police. It was almost certainly UWPD, as opposed to MPD.) This started after the release of their ex-rated photos and videos. Come on man. I know we're a part of the same fan base, but you are going TOO FAR. It's in the past. Let it go. Have some respect for the players. |
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Post by ted_heise on Oct 22, 2023 19:57:31 GMT -5
This started after the release of their ex-rated photos and videos. Come on man. I know we're a part of the same fan base, but you are going TOO FAR. It's in the past. Let it go. Have some respect for the players. Agree. |
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Post by rjaege on Oct 22, 2023 19:57:45 GMT -5
OMG, such controversy amoung VB fans worrying about such things.. Not sure why it matters. Just a bunch of VB fans expounding on observations and opinions concerning VB related themes. It's recreational for me. Nothing personal, except for my strong dislike for a couple of teams, LOL. There are trolls, but not of much consequence in the greater scheme of things. P.S. I have no connection to holiday , nor any idea who he/she is. Sometimes we agree, sometimes not. So? Why are you responding to someone else’s post? Logged in to the wrong profile? Because maplespear questioned whether I was "chase" who she/he feels is also "holiday". I am neither chase nor holiday, and don't know either, except thru VT comments. |
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