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Post by bruinsgold on Dec 11, 2023 13:25:11 GMT -5
Gotcha. So “pure” meaning only used for setting, while others are more well rounded in the game. Well not "only used for setting" because Carlini's defense is ridiculously high level and she's a great blocker too. I think in terms of someone who's more focused on setting her hitters and making them great versus someone who CAN set but not at a great level so they have other "flashier" things they do. Or those "setters" who spend more time attacking on 2 than setting up their hitters to be successful. Either because they can't or they love racking up stats. For me, a great example of "pure setters" in the game right now are probably Emma Grome (though she needs to work on her defense) and Hannah Pukis. Their focus is majority on getting the ball to their hitters in a way that makes them look great, not herself. This is how I interpret it. Others might disagree. |
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Dec 11, 2023 13:25:36 GMT -5
Gotcha. So “pure” meaning only used for setting, while others are more well rounded in the game. I wouldn’t say that, from what I understand of the terminology. “Pure” setters can definitely be well-rounded players (look at Lauren Carlini’s defensive abilities), but it’s more that their top skill is setting and that in itself makes a huge mark on the game. I’d look at players like Madison Lilley, Jordyn Poulter, Lauren Carlini, and Samantha Selliger-Swenson as examples of what a “pure” setter is. |
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Post by volleyguy on Dec 11, 2023 13:27:22 GMT -5
What would be considered a “pure setter?” Never heard that term used before so just curious. The best replacement word might be "natural". The term originally was used to describe a setter whose delivery was visually graceful and seamless in almost all aspects. So--he or she's a natural, a pure setter. |
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Post by knapplc on Dec 11, 2023 13:28:37 GMT -5
David Addisson was such a fun character. "Miss DiPesto. Looking a little pail today, aren't we?" |
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Post by milkmandan on Dec 11, 2023 13:29:25 GMT -5
Rutherford from UK is best player in portal. Was afraid this may happen being her covid year. Circumstances are always out of hands when it comes to this extra covid year. Wish her the best as a UK fan. She made a commitment to play at UK for the next four years and did that. Word around Lexington is that she is going play closer to home. Schools such as Baylor, Texas, Houston, BYU, A&M should be giving her a call asap.. She would do really well at texas, however I think bringing her in may not bode well for morale for the players still there I totally get wanting better players on your roster, I totally do. But texas is litterred with top ten talent, talent who does not want to sit Maybe she'll go to Hawaii. I'd love to see her go average 6 kills a set at like Rice. |
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Post by houstonbear15 on Dec 11, 2023 13:36:13 GMT -5
I think she’ll end up wherever she thinks she has a good shot at playing 6-rotations. That’s a real goal of hers. |
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Post by skolgophers on Dec 11, 2023 13:41:28 GMT -5
Anyone know if any official visits have taken place?
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Post by katn on Dec 11, 2023 13:42:48 GMT -5
Rutherford from UK is best player in portal. Was afraid this may happen being her covid year. Circumstances are always out of hands when it comes to this extra covid year. Wish her the best as a UK fan. She made a commitment to play at UK for the next four years and did that. Word around Lexington is that she is going play closer to home. Schools such as Baylor, Texas, Houston, BYU, A&M should be giving her a call asap.. byu? |
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Post by tarheellife on Dec 11, 2023 13:45:55 GMT -5
Gotcha. So “pure” meaning only used for setting, while others are more well rounded in the game. Well not "only used for setting" because Carlini's defense is ridiculously high level and she's a great blocker too. I think in terms of someone who's more focused on setting her hitters and making them great versus someone who CAN set but not at a great level so they have other "flashier" things they do. Or those "setters" who spend more time attacking on 2 than setting up their hitters to be successful. Either because they can't or they love racking up stats. For me, a great example of "pure setters" in the game right now are probably Emma Grome (though she needs to work on her defense) and Hannah Pukis. Their focus is majority on getting the ball to their hitters in a way that makes them look great, not herself. This is how I interpret it. Others might disagree. Pukis is a hell of a setter and I don’t think “pure” fits well there. She was super aggressive against Wisconsin. I think she is one of the top on the country offensive wise. When Babic played 5-1 at UNC she was aggressive almost the same. I never liked that we went to 6-2 this season. That’s probably why she is leaving us. Send some setters this way |
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Post by forvolley on Dec 11, 2023 13:47:22 GMT -5
This was posted on the MN thread without further information…. Anyone know? “Heard a portal player might be a Gopher….” I’m curious about this too… anyone have insider knowledge? |
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 11, 2023 13:51:02 GMT -5
Rutherford and Ndiaye will head to Texas with Carlson and then they’ll run a 6-2. Got it.
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Post by jwvolley on Dec 11, 2023 14:04:35 GMT -5
Umm…anyone stopped by Deleye’s Instagram? 👀
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Post by udubhuskiefan on Dec 11, 2023 14:05:20 GMT -5
Umm…anyone stopped by Deleye’s Instagram? 👀 ??I don’t see anything |
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Post by lotstodo2023 on Dec 11, 2023 14:08:06 GMT -5
Umm…anyone stopped by Deleye’s Instagram? 👀 whatever you saw is gone.... please share. |
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Post by outofrotation on Dec 11, 2023 14:11:37 GMT -5
Rutherford and Ndiaye will head to Texas with Carlson and then they’ll run a 6-2. Got it. Haha Dangit you beat me to it |
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