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Post by hopefuldawg on Sept 27, 2024 23:10:57 GMT -5
Alright, Huskies fans. I haven't had the chance to watch them yet this year. Is this team for real? I think the B1G homers who never really watch Washington discredited them far too much, while former PAC fans knew last year was a significant down year that was unlikely to be repeated. Fat chance they to do something like sweep Nebraska, but the potential to go 10-10 in conference is definitely there. |
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Post by NYCHusker on Sept 27, 2024 23:11:37 GMT -5
Alright, Huskies fans. I haven't had the chance to watch them yet this year. Is this team for real? Depends on how you qualify being "for real". Do I think they are a tournament caliber team? Yes. Do I think they are a second round tournament caliber team? Yes, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are a regional tournament quality team? Maybe, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are an elite 8 team? probably not. *IF* some how, some way, they can make a progression in serve reception and get a few more quality defensive touches per set....who knows! I probably mean "should Nebraska should be worried playing in Seattle" real. Thanks for the intel. |
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 27, 2024 23:12:44 GMT -5
Depends on how you qualify being "for real". Do I think they are a tournament caliber team? Yes. Do I think they are a second round tournament caliber team? Yes, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are a regional tournament quality team? Maybe, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are an elite 8 team? probably not. *IF* some how, some way, they can make a progression in serve reception and get a few more quality defensive touches per set....who knows! I probably mean "should Nebraska should be worried playing in Seattle" real. Thanks for the intel. Nah, I don't think Nebraska has much to worry about. |
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Post by NYCHusker on Sept 27, 2024 23:15:41 GMT -5
I probably mean "should Nebraska should be worried playing in Seattle" real. Thanks for the intel. Nah, I don't think Nebraska has much to worry about. Well I thought that about UCLA too, so |
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Post by bucky415 on Sept 27, 2024 23:16:12 GMT -5
Indiana can be really dicey with their aggressive serving. Strong start to B1G play for the Huskies. To the prior posts, one should not take any B1G road wins for granted. See: Wisconsin at Maryland 2021, for example!
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Post by hopefuldawg on Sept 27, 2024 23:16:23 GMT -5
Depends on how you qualify being "for real". Do I think they are a tournament caliber team? Yes. Do I think they are a second round tournament caliber team? Yes, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are a regional tournament quality team? Maybe, but only with a healthy Barton. Do I think they are an elite 8 team? probably not. *IF* some how, some way, they can make a progression in serve reception and get a few more quality defensive touches per set....who knows! I probably mean "should Nebraska should be worried playing in Seattle" real. Thanks for the intel. Considering UDub athletics had to limit ticket sales to that game specifically for season ticket holders only, significant home court advantage is not expected lol P.S. If any season holders are willing to sell me tickets to that game, slide into my DMs |
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Post by Huskyfan on Sept 27, 2024 23:28:20 GMT -5
I am happy to see Emoni's progression this past few matches. Today, she was 11/29 with 2 errors 0.311, 4 block assists and 1 service ace. Her right side blocking was effective at slowing down Indiana's OH.
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Post by heartbeat on Sept 27, 2024 23:48:16 GMT -5
Alright, Huskies fans. I haven't had the chance to watch them yet this year. Is this team for real? I think the B1G homers who never really watch Washington discredited them far too much, while former PAC fans knew last year was a significant down year that was unlikely to be repeated. Fat chance they to do something like sweep Nebraska, but the potential to go 10-10 in conference is definitely there. Agree. I think this was a great win for UW. Seemed relatively evenly matched with Indiana in most areas but I was pleased with how they played low error and with a strong serve and block. They are likely to be a solid middle of the table team imo |
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 27, 2024 23:55:15 GMT -5
What I find most impressive are the wins WITHOUT Barton. The delta with a healthy Barton is very high, IMO. She's such fluid passer and a highly skilled attacker. If Washington can get her back into action and performing at a high level, I think the Huskies can finish in the 5-8 range in conference.
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 28, 2024 0:08:00 GMT -5
Ugh...Middle Tennessee State dropped two matches this week that really needed to be wins.
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 28, 2024 0:13:38 GMT -5
IMO the next 4 weeks will probably solidify the Huskies tournament chances. We have Illinois, @ Iowa, @ Wisconsin, UCLA, @ Oregon, @ Michigan, @ Michigan State, Rutgers, Maryland. If we go no worse than 6-3, I think we are in, regardless of our non-conference SOS. And if our non-conference slate (in particular Montana State and MTSU, and OSU can turn up the wins in conference), and if somehow Pepperdine and LBSU could win their respective conferences, that would be very helpful for us. On the SOS bit, MTSU, Montana State, and OSU picking up as many wins as possible surely helps the aggregate, but what really is going to give us a boost is if 3 teams could be in the top 50 unadjusted RPI, and five teams be in the top 75 unadjusted RPI. That would give us three bonus points and the scheduling bonus.
Husky fans, we really want to root for Pepperdine and LBSU or Davis, and Fresno State to win their conferences, and for Georgia and Colorado to do well enough in the SEC and Big 12 to be in the top 50.
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Post by johnnyo on Sept 28, 2024 0:40:57 GMT -5
Barton was running into the locker room betweens sets two and three, hope she is back soon.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Sept 28, 2024 12:53:09 GMT -5
What I find most impressive are the wins WITHOUT Barton. The delta with a healthy Barton is very high, IMO. She's such fluid passer and a highly skilled attacker. If Washington can get her back into action and performing at a high level, I think the Huskies can finish in the 5-8 range in conference. Of late, Wilmes has generally played well in Barton's stead. Last three matches: 11s 31k 9e 93ta .237 2.82k/s She did have 5 REs against Pepperdine, but zero in the other two matches. While her hitting% is in the low .200s (although still well above her career average), her hitting errors have been low. With Bush also stepping up, UW has played well, even missing two starting hitters. Is this going to reignite the 6-2 vs 5-1 debate? |
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Post by twkpwrbtmlib on Sept 28, 2024 23:12:23 GMT -5
where does 12-0 rank as best starts for program history? i cannot wait for UW to be tested against a top 25 opponent
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Post by dawgnerd on Sept 29, 2024 13:49:31 GMT -5
where does 12-0 rank as best starts for program history? i cannot wait for UW to be tested against a top 25 opponent Well, they've for a ways to go to get past 2005, where their only loss (including the playoffs) was to UCLA in their 25th match. |
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