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Post by Chewblocka on Sept 10, 2024 23:16:41 GMT -5
shifting a player from 6ro to 3ro because of repeated bad performance doesn’t seem like musical chairs to me lol I would actually have far less respect for a coach who doesn’t play Player B because Player A has been there for longer even if Player B is playing better. I mean why would a transfer ever go to your school? Absolutely! If Player B is playing better—or even if Player B *might* play better—why not shake things up? But hey, coaches can be like proud parents with their favorites, holding onto Player A like a beloved, threadbare sweater. We all get a little too attached sometimes—sometimes it takes more than bad stats to finally let go of that comfort. And trust me, I get it—I’m over here completely contradicting myself with the Barnes/CMM Libero debate. Loyalty? Love it. It’s probably why I’m still holding onto those jeans from 2006 that I *might* fit into again one day. 😅 Maybe the real answer is a hybrid approach—keep the sweater, but let Player B take it for a spin now and then. Cozy “and” competitive. Keeps the transfers rolling in... Oh wait, I’m not even a fan of the transfer portal! Now I’m just arguing with myself—don’t worry if you can’t follow along, neither can I. 😜
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 11, 2024 0:25:32 GMT -5
Absolutely right. It's Tamas' job to win games, not provide a friendship circle for the players. As Petros Kyprianou said when he took over our putrid Track & Field program two years ago, "Some feelings are going to get hurt". And then his women's team went out and won the Big10 championship in his second year at Illinois. My daughter started every game in her 4 years for the Northwestern FH team, and every year the coach told her she was bringing in transfers and freshman to take her place in the lineup. My kid had to prove herself over and over to keep the starting spot. Welcome to college sports. Ah yes, the beloved “musical chairs” approach to coaching. Nothing builds character like constantly reminding players they’re one mistake away from getting voted off the island. It’s like Survivor meets The Hunger Games—but instead of alliances and winning immunity, they’re just desperately clinging to the hope that they might still have a job! "Congrats on making the lineup today! But don’t get too cozy, because tomorrow we might pull someone from the portal who can juggle while serving." And your kid proving themselves every year? Sounds like quite the good time! Nothing like an annual existential crisis to keep things nice and spicy. Forget Taylor Swift-style friendship bracelets and positive vibes—we’re going old-school, pull out the clip boards and flip phones and lets get on with our “tough love” boot camp style here. But hey, maybe there’s room for a little balance? After all, building trust and support could work wonders alongside a bit of competition. Just something to think about! 😊 Have you ever played competitive sports at a high level. It is the survival of fittest. The best plays. No one should a get a starting spot because of seniority. You have to earn it and if someone comes in who is better, than you need to work harder. Funny cause all the best programs seem to do it that way and are successful. As a college coach your job is to win. If you dont you lose your iob.
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Post by bucky415 on Sept 11, 2024 5:47:59 GMT -5
Ah yes, the beloved “musical chairs” approach to coaching. Nothing builds character like constantly reminding players they’re one mistake away from getting voted off the island. It’s like Survivor meets The Hunger Games—but instead of alliances and winning immunity, they’re just desperately clinging to the hope that they might still have a job! "Congrats on making the lineup today! But don’t get too cozy, because tomorrow we might pull someone from the portal who can juggle while serving." And your kid proving themselves every year? Sounds like quite the good time! Nothing like an annual existential crisis to keep things nice and spicy. Forget Taylor Swift-style friendship bracelets and positive vibes—we’re going old-school, pull out the clip boards and flip phones and lets get on with our “tough love” boot camp style here. But hey, maybe there’s room for a little balance? After all, building trust and support could work wonders alongside a bit of competition. Just something to think about! 😊 Have you ever played competitive sports at a high level. It is the survival of fittest. The best plays. No one should a get a starting spot because of seniority. You have to earn it and if someone comes in who is better, than you need to work harder. Funny cause all the best programs seem to do it that way and are successful. As a college coach your job is to win. If you dont you lose your iob. On the good side, it sounds like Tamas is finally in the process of trying to put the best team out there, not just trying to cobble something together due to injuries, and, yay for them, 6-0, with two huge matches this weekend!
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Sept 11, 2024 7:26:08 GMT -5
Illini have played one top 50 team. I believe thus is a good Tamas team. But, I’m waiting to see how their inexperience and ball-control will fair against top 25 teams.
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Post by pointillinois on Sept 11, 2024 9:39:16 GMT -5
Illini have played one top 50 team. I believe thus is a good Tamas team. But, I’m waiting to see how their inexperience and ball-control will fair against top 25 teams. This weekend will be a learning experience for all of us.
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Post by notpriddy (COIF) on Sept 11, 2024 10:00:23 GMT -5
Anyone watching Creighton and Nebraska? My goodness what a game! I am on the edge of my seat. Into set 5 tied 2-2 Jays are looking for a win versus Nebraska, upsets all over the place this year. Watching both of these teams they are swinging at every single ball with all their might. I can’t believe the defence by everyone! I did not watch this match, but my neighbor did whose daughter played high school volleyball in Champaign. He and his daughter were very impressed with the quality of play in this match. He was particularly surprised by Illinois high school player Taylor Landfair who transferred this season from Minnesota to Nebraska. He said she saw very little on court time during the match. And, when she was inserted. she served into the net. He wondered if Landfair is questioning her decision to transfer.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 11, 2024 14:46:52 GMT -5
Anyone watching Creighton and Nebraska? My goodness what a game! I am on the edge of my seat. Into set 5 tied 2-2 Jays are looking for a win versus Nebraska, upsets all over the place this year. Watching both of these teams they are swinging at every single ball with all their might. I can’t believe the defence by everyone! I did not watch this match, but my neighbor did whose daughter played high school volleyball in Champaign. He and his daughter were very impressed with the quality of play in this match. He was particularly surprised by Illinois high school player Taylor Landfair who transferred this season from Minnesota to Nebraska. He said she saw very little on court time during the match. And, when she was inserted. she served into the net. He wondered if Landfair is questioning her decision to transfer. She knew what she was transferring into. Cook doesn't guarantee playing time to anyone. She has to fight for a spot. She could have come to ILL and started. I bet it was more for a ch ace at a Natty than playing time.
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Post by tedheise on Sept 11, 2024 14:54:36 GMT -5
I did not watch this match, but my neighbor did whose daughter played high school volleyball in Champaign. He and his daughter were very impressed with the quality of play in this match. He was particularly surprised by Illinois high school player Taylor Landfair who transferred this season from Minnesota to Nebraska. He said she saw very little on court time during the match. And, when she was inserted. she served into the net. He wondered if Landfair is questioning her decision to transfer. She knew what she was transferring into. Cook doesn't guarantee playing time to anyone. She has to fight for a spot. She could have come to ILL and started. I bet it was more for a ch ace at a Natty than playing time. I could be wrong, but I think she's said part of the reason was hoping for good development to play at the next level. No comment as to whether that's a reasonable hope.
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Post by vbkahuna on Sept 11, 2024 15:00:15 GMT -5
She knew what she was transferring into. Cook doesn't guarantee playing time to anyone. She has to fight for a spot. She could have come to ILL and started. I bet it was more for a ch ace at a Natty than playing time. I could be wrong, but I think she's said part of the reason was hoping for good development to play at the next level. No comment as to whether that's a reasonable hope. I nominate tedheise for Secretary of State no matter who wins the 2024 election. That's the most diplomatic statement I've heard in dog years.
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 11, 2024 15:02:27 GMT -5
I could be wrong, but I think she's said part of the reason was hoping for good development to play at the next level. No comment as to whether that's a reasonable hope. I nominate tedheise for Secretary of State no matter who wins the 2024 election. That's the most diplomatic statement I've heard in dog years. At least Press Secretary! LOL
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Post by jade58 on Sept 11, 2024 15:28:19 GMT -5
Umm, our 2025 class of recruits is five incoming players. There are your replacements. Starting to feel like some bad faith posting at this point.
Understandable that you couldn't find that info though, jade58 , since it's hidden all the way toward the *end* of the table on the first post of this thread. Here's that secret list of our incoming prep recruits for 2025. Might want to do the reading before the next narrative you want to push here: No bad faith posting, human oversight, so pump the breaks on your grade school comments. Thanks
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Post by ilalum92 on Sept 11, 2024 17:13:56 GMT -5
Understandable that you couldn't find that info though, jade58 , since it's hidden all the way toward the *end* of the table on the first post of this thread. Here's that secret list of our incoming prep recruits for 2025. Might want to do the reading before the next narrative you want to push here: No bad faith posting, human oversight, so pump the breaks on your grade school comments. Thanks Girls, girls, you are both pretty..
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Post by Pasquale on Sept 11, 2024 21:09:45 GMT -5
Raina was named to Michelle Chester's Starting Rotation for Week 2 (recognizing the outstanding players each week). It's been a great week for Raina - Tournament MVP, Big 10 Player of the Week, and now Michelle's list. Congratulations - glad you're receiving the recognition you deserve!
Michella Chester’s Starting Rotation for Week 2 🏐:
𝗦 Izzy Starck - Penn State Women's Volleyball 𝗟 Andelyn Simkins - Western Michigan University Volleyball 𝗥𝗦 Grace Lopez - Miami Hurricanes Volleyball 𝗢𝗛 Melanie Parra - TCU Volleyball 𝗢𝗛 Raina Terry - Fighting Illini Volleyball 𝗠𝗕 Raven Colvin - Purdue Volleyball 𝗠𝗕 Taylor Trammell - Penn State Women's Volleyball
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Post by Chewblocka on Sept 11, 2024 23:27:36 GMT -5
Wonderful to see Raina get some accolades in her last year with us- can I say it’s about time!
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Post by Chewblocka on Sept 11, 2024 23:29:38 GMT -5
She knew what she was transferring into. Cook doesn't guarantee playing time to anyone. She has to fight for a spot. She could have come to ILL and started. I bet it was more for a ch ace at a Natty than playing time. I could be wrong, but I think she's said part of the reason was hoping for good development to play at the next level. No comment as to whether that's a reasonable hope. Hard to see such a talent on the bench but it’s early in the year and hopefully she will get her time out there. Somewhere between performance and preference there is a fine line and I hope that she makes both the performance and preference list one of these days with Cook.
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