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Post by volleyaudience on Jan 1, 2024 16:56:59 GMT -5
As someone who was all for eliminating some of the oppressive rules that prevented or greatly limited transfers for student-athletes, I'm also concerned about the current wild west nature of university hopping. I'm not versed enough to come up with a solution that solves the problem so that student-athletes have protections, but teams can almost have some roster stability. Otherwise, I think we're looking at several years where the top teams are not going to change much, other than possibly get even more "top." UW has always had this VB reputation of almost no one transferring out and very few transferring in. It's admirable, but I don't think it's really workable anymore. Not sure there is a solution. Athletes as employees, open NIL, unlimited transfer ability, rising focus on my daughter's brand, lowering interest in putting team first, growing resistance to being told what to do, and families increasingly wanting to chart their own career path rather than defer to coach.....Not sure if the horses are out of the barn or if we've burned the barn down. I'll go back to my rocker. I'm reminded or Russ Rose's comments, it got too much for him...interferring parents and whiny players. I'll go back to my rocker. |
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Post by redbeard2008 on Jan 1, 2024 17:21:48 GMT -5
So, sit Endsley? She was UW's best hitter last season. Bush is better and will take her place as most frequent option and as the pin who gets pulled out of passing. I also expect Barton to be better by next season hitting and she is less of a blocking liability. Maybe they go with Endsley + DS (who though?) instead of Wilmes, but I doubt that would be better for the team overall just because of ball control issues. Which is why I think UW should go with a 6-2, especially considering questions about the heights of UW's setters: In the team pic, Wilson, listed at 5'11", is visibly shorter than Litzau, who was listed at 5'10". Haury is listed at 5'10" most places, but most recruits lose an inch once measured with shoes off, so may only be 5'9". |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jan 1, 2024 17:25:31 GMT -5
Bush is better and will take her place as most frequent option and as the pin who gets pulled out of passing. I also expect Barton to be better by next season hitting and she is less of a blocking liability. Maybe they go with Endsley + DS (who though?) instead of Wilmes, but I doubt that would be better for the team overall just because of ball control issues. Which is why I think UW should go with a 6-2, especially considering questions about the heights of UW's setters: In the team pic, Wilson, listed at 5'11", is visibly shorter than Litzau, who was listed at 5'10". Haury is listed at 5'10" most places, but most recruits lose an inch once measured with shoes off, so may only be 5'9". Wilson is as good if not a better blocker than either Endsley or Wilmes. IDK if UW can afford to have Bush off the court for three rotations, and the two setters are pretty different and will likely be tough for hitters to adjust to shifting between. Also, the 6-2 leaves no viable pin subs available. |
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Post by redbeard2008 on Jan 1, 2024 18:03:53 GMT -5
Which is why I think UW should go with a 6-2, especially considering questions about the heights of UW's setters: In the team pic, Wilson, listed at 5'11", is visibly shorter than Litzau, who was listed at 5'10". Haury is listed at 5'10" most places, but most recruits lose an inch once measured with shoes off, so may only be 5'9". Wilson is as good if not a better blocker than either Endsley or Wilmes. IDK if UW can afford to have Bush off the court for three rotations, and the two setters are pretty different and will likely be tough for hitters to adjust to shifting between. So? Wilson, Endsley, and Wilmes were all "statistically" poor blockers. Left-side hitters "feasted" on Wilson and Wilmes all season long (check out opposing OH hitting percentages). Endsley was as likely facing a setter across the net, which is why OHs generally have worse blocking numbers than OPPs (except for Wilmes). I could see Bush at OH and Endsley at OPP in a 5-1 or 6-2. |
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Post by montlakemouse on Jan 1, 2024 18:20:22 GMT -5
Blocking needs to be better, no question.
I'm hoping that whomever of the setters that can set the most consistent ball to all positions on the court wins the job. Keeping the offense in rhythm more often would be the best improvement, even if it gives up some in blocking.
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Post by montlakemouse on Jan 1, 2024 18:30:09 GMT -5
As someone who was all for eliminating some of the oppressive rules that prevented or greatly limited transfers for student-athletes, I'm also concerned about the current wild west nature of university hopping. I'm not versed enough to come up with a solution that solves the problem so that student-athletes have protections, but teams can almost have some roster stability. Otherwise, I think we're looking at several years where the top teams are not going to change much, other than possibly get even more "top." UW has always had this VB reputation of almost no one transferring out and very few transferring in. It's admirable, but I don't think it's really workable anymore. UW has lost very few impact transfers, but they have brought in a few over the years: Pertofsky, Drechsel, Gil, Sandell, Mussie, Haggerty... Granted, Mussie and Drechsel were "coming home", but UW also attracted players by being a top or promising team. |
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Post by mikegarrison on Jan 1, 2024 22:49:58 GMT -5
Which is why I think UW should go with a 6-2, especially considering questions about the heights of UW's setters: In the team pic, Wilson, listed at 5'11", is visibly shorter than Litzau, who was listed at 5'10". Haury is listed at 5'10" most places, but most recruits lose an inch once measured with shoes off, so may only be 5'9". Wilson is as good if not a better blocker than either Endsley or Wilmes. IDK if UW can afford to have Bush off the court for three rotations, and the two setters are pretty different and will likely be tough for hitters to adjust to shifting between. Also, the 6-2 leaves no viable pin subs available. I think we saw this year that UW can not afford to have Bush off the court. |
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 2, 2024 0:51:57 GMT -5
In better news for today, Go Huskies!!!
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Post by widdledumpling on Jan 2, 2024 0:56:42 GMT -5
In better news for today, Go Huskies!!! Congrats, Penix and your receivers were unreal |
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 2, 2024 1:24:10 GMT -5
In better news for today, Go Huskies!!! Congrats, Penix and your receivers were unreal Showing why he should have been given the Heisman, that's for sure. What's crazy is his passing stats should have been like 50+ yards more, if not for the purposeful pass interference penalty Texas drew in the 4th quarter. Absolute masterclass QB performance. |
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Post by tomclen on Jan 21, 2024 17:00:55 GMT -5
OK back to VB.
Is there a VB cone of silence on Montlake?
Has VT just kind of lost interest in Washington VB?
Or are miracles being worked behind closed doors?
Can't decide if I'm antsy or concerned.
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Post by ay2013 on Jan 21, 2024 17:44:40 GMT -5
OK back to VB. Is there a VB cone of silence on Montlake? Has VT just kind of lost interest in Washington VB? Or are miracles being worked behind closed doors? Can't decide if I'm antsy or concerned. Well, we don’t actually “NEED” to add anyone to the roster. I mean, sure a proven six rotation OH, and another setter or quality DS would be a bonus for depth, but so far nobody is transferring, we have 4 capable pins, a returning setter, libero, and both middles. Next year we have another setter and middle for depth. Is it the ideal roster size? No, but it’s not doom and gloom. I’m actually relatively high on Washington this year, especially if Bush is back and healthy. |
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Post by mikegarrison on Jan 21, 2024 23:09:27 GMT -5
OK back to VB. Is there a VB cone of silence on Montlake? Has VT just kind of lost interest in Washington VB? Or are miracles being worked behind closed doors? Can't decide if I'm antsy or concerned. It's January. I know that for myself, I don't focus on Husky Volleyball year-round unless something happens, you know? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2024 23:22:46 GMT -5
So what’s the tea on Wilson v Haury? Is it unlikely Haury will take Wilson’s starting spot? I’m unfamiliar with Wilson tbh so forgive me if I sound ignorant but Haury is a top 10 recruit. I’d think she has the skills to take the starting job, especially if she’s enrolling early. Or is it more likely Haury will be redshirted then have 3 years to start?
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Post by mikegarrison on Jan 22, 2024 0:25:44 GMT -5
I'm gonna assume the usual default, which is that the one that runs the team best in practice will be the starter.
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