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Post by exit237a on Nov 13, 2024 16:03:30 GMT -5
That class is supposed to be a lot bigger than two players. the other 3 still have illinivb in their socials. Yeah, jumping to conclusions based on what the Illini Athletics social media team has done/not done yet probably isn’t advised.
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Post by oldmanvb on Nov 13, 2024 16:51:35 GMT -5
There isn’t anything wrong with Illini Athletics social media team. Check out the release about women’s basketball. It’s volleyball which seems to operate in the dark.
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Post by ineedajob on Nov 13, 2024 21:09:31 GMT -5
There isn’t anything wrong with Illini Athletics social media team. Check out the release about women’s basketball. It’s volleyball which seems to operate in the dark. Schools can’t comment or release anything until the athlete signs their Financial Aid Agreement (used to be NLI). Not all commits sign the first day either. It’s not uncommon for an athlete or a high school to have a “signing ceremony” on a different day, and then college coaches allow the athlete to post on social media before the school releases anything.
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Post by flipley on Nov 13, 2024 21:19:46 GMT -5
There isn’t anything wrong with Illini Athletics social media team. Check out the release about women’s basketball. It’s volleyball which seems to operate in the dark. Schools can’t comment or release anything until the athlete signs their Financial Aid Agreement (used to be NLI). Not all commits sign the first day either. It’s not uncommon for an athlete or a high school to have a “signing ceremony” on a different day, and then college coaches allow the athlete to post on social media before the school releases anything.
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 13, 2024 21:54:08 GMT -5
We are gonna need some help from the portal next year.
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Post by maigrey on Nov 13, 2024 22:12:17 GMT -5
We are gonna need some help from the portal next year. unfortunately, there is going to be a lot of competition, IMO. I know Wisconsin has stated they want 4 players from the portal (probably 2 OH, 1 MB, 1 RS), and a lot of other teams are feeling the double graduation effect (COVID year plus standard Seniors without COVID years).
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Post by illinivbfan1992 on Nov 13, 2024 22:38:02 GMT -5
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Post by exit237a on Nov 13, 2024 23:41:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the Illinois FamILLy, Alyssa, Taryn, Gabriella, Sophi, and Ava! Can't wait to see you all in the Orange and Blue!
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Post by stc23 on Nov 14, 2024 1:51:26 GMT -5
There isn’t anything wrong with Illini Athletics social media team. Check out the release about women’s basketball. It’s volleyball which seems to operate in the dark. Schools can’t comment or release anything until the athlete signs their Financial Aid Agreement (used to be NLI). Not all commits sign the first day either. It’s not uncommon for an athlete or a high school to have a “signing ceremony” on a different day, and then college coaches allow the athlete to post on social media before the school releases anything. Two of them weren't received until early evening, which explains the timing of the official announcement.
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Post by vbkahuna on Nov 14, 2024 10:41:57 GMT -5
Welcome to the Illinois FamILLy, Alyssa, Taryn, Gabriella, Sophi, and Ava! Can't wait to see you all in the Orange and Blue! I haven't seen all of them play, but I have seen Pitcel in a match that included several top-rated players and she really stood out. Super-quick, with a lightning bolt armswing. Great blocker. If you like Philpot, you're going to love Pitcel. Can't wait to see both of them in the front row together.
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Post by illinivbfan1992 on Nov 14, 2024 12:45:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the Illinois FamILLy, Alyssa, Taryn, Gabriella, Sophi, and Ava! Can't wait to see you all in the Orange and Blue! I haven't seen all of them play, but I have seen Pitcel in a match that included several top-rated players and she really stood out. Super-quick, with a lightning bolt armswing. Great blocker. If you like Philpot, you're going to love Pitcel. Can't wait to see both of them in the front row together. Think she might be good enough in her freshman year to win a starting spot over Cari? Raina's offense will have to be replaced by committee. Gotta have a middle-attack threat in every rotation.
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Post by vbkahuna on Nov 14, 2024 14:36:39 GMT -5
I haven't seen all of them play, but I have seen Pitcel in a match that included several top-rated players and she really stood out. Super-quick, with a lightning bolt armswing. Great blocker. If you like Philpot, you're going to love Pitcel. Can't wait to see both of them in the front row together. Think she might be good enough in her freshman year to win a starting spot over Cari? Raina's offense will have to be replaced by committee. Gotta have a middle-attack threat in every rotation. In addition to my eye test reaction. her bio says: "A nine-time USA National Team Development Program invitee". Sounds like a good clue. Tamas also says she's "versatile and very fast". I agree. Sounds like he wants to explore possible options on where to play her.
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Post by oldmanvb on Nov 14, 2024 14:56:44 GMT -5
Think she might be good enough in her freshman year to win a starting spot over Cari? Raina's offense will have to be replaced by committee. Gotta have a middle-attack threat in every rotation. In addition to my eye test reaction. her bio says: "A nine-time USA National Team Development Program invitee". Sounds like a good clue. Tamas also says she's "versatile and very fast". I agree. Sounds like he wants to explore possible options on where to play her. She played middle for her club team and left pin for her high school team. I expect she will be starting next year, the question is what position she will be playing. Love Cari but she seems a step slower this year than last year, although that may be perception after watching Ashlyn for the year. If Cari's problem is a nagging injury she could return to 2023 form.
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Post by ilalum92 on Nov 14, 2024 16:22:06 GMT -5
In addition to my eye test reaction. her bio says: "A nine-time USA National Team Development Program invitee". Sounds like a good clue. Tamas also says she's "versatile and very fast". I agree. Sounds like he wants to explore possible options on where to play her. She played middle for her club team and left pin for her high school team. I expect she will be starting next year, the question is what position she will be playing. Love Cari but she seems a step slower this year than last year, although that may be perception after watching Ashlyn for the year. If Cari's problem is a nagging injury she could return to 2023 form. Pitcel is the real deal. Really quick and has impressive hops. Closes the block quickly. The last player we recruited who was in the 60 range was JQ. She turned out to be pretty good.
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Post by inpaign on Nov 15, 2024 17:27:43 GMT -5
B1G weekend for Illini volleyball. I would be thrilled with a 1-1 split, but regardless if they go 2-0 or 0-2, I'm just looking to see us fight and be competitive against some top tier competition. No 3-0 sweeps pleaseeeeee. We Illini fans need that as we approach the postseason!!
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