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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 5, 2024 8:10:26 GMT -5
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Post by skolgophers on Jun 5, 2024 8:16:14 GMT -5
I was able to view the article-i screenshotted it in case I couldn’t view it again 😂
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 5, 2024 8:18:49 GMT -5
I was able to view the article-i screenshotted it in case I couldn’t view it again 😂 Well lucky you! 😆
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jun 5, 2024 8:22:16 GMT -5
I was able to view the article-i screenshotted it in case I couldn’t view it again 😂 Well lucky you! 😆 this might be an "unethical" pro tip. but if you open the page and let it load for a split second and then click the "x" on your browser, it'll keep the page, but not load the paywall.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 5, 2024 8:46:21 GMT -5
this might be an "unethical" pro tip. but if you open the page and let it load for a split second and then click the "x" on your browser, it'll keep the page, but not load the paywall. Thanks for the tip- it really worked!
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Post by sptimes2 on Jun 5, 2024 8:51:04 GMT -5
My head is still kinda spinning with yesterday's news of Acevedo.
To be honest, I kind of expected her to sign with WI, as they have a clearer path to playing time and are ranked higher than MN (at least for the time being). With that in mind, it feels really good that she picked MN. Definitely a vote of confidence for Cook and the culture he is building here.
Now, for us as fans trying to guess what the 2024 team will look like, this complicates our ability to project lineups, as we haven't seen Alex on the court with her new teammates. It's gonna be fun to see how things develop.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 5, 2024 8:55:40 GMT -5
There are some very interesting info in the article. A pretty memorable one for Keegan for sure with the process starting at 2am when he was in Istanbul and done the day after his second child Finley was born.
Acevedo did her part by visiting 5 schools in 14 days. Good for her to stick with it! She sounds like a very determined and thoughtful young lady.
Keegan asked Thibault lots of questions and a dozen other people about her.
So excited to have her join the Gopher family!
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Post by run4ease on Jun 5, 2024 9:05:10 GMT -5
There are two examples of the positive culture on this team and Cook's respect for his players. McKenna and Julia both 'liked' the news of Acevedo coming into our program knowing she will compete for their job. And the last statement from Cook in the StarTribune shows how much he cares about his players.
"The recruiting classes of '25 and '26 are really important to us, but we want '24 to be a good year as well," Cook said. "When I think about [seniors] Melani [Shaffmaster], Lydia [Grote] and Phoebe [Awoleye], I have to make sure I'm giving them the best possible team that I can. They deserve that. That was the ultimate decider for me."
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Post by mop on Jun 5, 2024 9:11:32 GMT -5
I woke up still in shock that MN landed Acevedo over Wisconsin. nature is healing
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Post by skolgophers on Jun 5, 2024 9:11:46 GMT -5
There are two examples of the positive culture on this team and Cook's respect for his players. McKenna and Julia both 'liked' the news of Acevedo coming into our program knowing she will compete for their job. And the last statement from Cook in the StarTribune shows how much he cares about his players. "The recruiting classes of '25 and '26 are really important to us, but we want '24 to be a good year as well," Cook said. "When I think about [seniors] Melani [Shaffmaster], Lydia [Grote] and Phoebe [Awoleye], I have to make sure I'm giving them the best possible team that I can. They deserve that. That was the ultimate decider for me." That last part really makes me think she will be starting for the Gophers this year.
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Post by GoGophs on Jun 5, 2024 9:14:19 GMT -5
Was NOT expecting that but yay!!
Maybe we’ll see more than the same 2 starters at OH? If you have the depth, use it. Coach to player strengths and use Hanson/Wuchs/Acevedo interchangeably depending on the opponent. Hopefully she brings some stability in passing too!
Big transfer/recruitment win for the coaching staff too. Great momentum going into the ‘26 commitment period in a week or so
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Post by courtwatchers on Jun 5, 2024 9:18:18 GMT -5
My head is still kinda spinning with yesterday's news of Acevedo. To be honest, I kind of expected her to sign with WI, as they have a clearer path to playing time and are ranked higher than MN (at least for the time being). With that in mind, it feels really good that she picked MN. Definitely a vote of confidence for Cook and the culture he is building here. Now, for us as fans trying to guess what the 2024 team will look like, this complicates our ability to project lineups, as we haven't seen Alex on the court with her new teammates. It's gonna be fun to see how things develop. WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE TRUE, I feel TTA showed many fans that not every player who transfers to Wisconsin will fit into their system. Look at her success this past season in the PVF league. If you watched these games at all, you saw an absolutely different productive player on the court. Personally, watching her at Wisconsin, was like trying to watch a Graduate play volleyball for the very first time.
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Post by GoGophs on Jun 5, 2024 9:31:58 GMT -5
My head is still kinda spinning with yesterday's news of Acevedo. To be honest, I kind of expected her to sign with WI, as they have a clearer path to playing time and are ranked higher than MN (at least for the time being). With that in mind, it feels really good that she picked MN. Definitely a vote of confidence for Cook and the culture he is building here. Now, for us as fans trying to guess what the 2024 team will look like, this complicates our ability to project lineups, as we haven't seen Alex on the court with her new teammates. It's gonna be fun to see how things develop. WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE TRUE, I feel TTA showed many fans that not every player who transfers to Wisconsin will fit into their system. Look at her success this past season in the PVF league. If you watched these games at all, you saw an absolutely different productive player on the court. Personally, watching her at Wisconsin, was like trying to watch a Graduate play volleyball for the very first time. Same thing happened with Hord transferring to Nebraska. Finding the right players that fit your coaching system is so important, it’s a puzzle that needs the right pieces. Really nice to hear KCook and co being so intentional about who they bring in
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Post by courtwatchers on Jun 5, 2024 9:35:39 GMT -5
WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE TRUE, I feel TTA showed many fans that not every player who transfers to Wisconsin will fit into their system. Look at her success this past season in the PVF league. If you watched these games at all, you saw an absolutely different productive player on the court. Personally, watching her at Wisconsin, was like trying to watch a Graduate play volleyball for the very first time. Same thing happened with Hord transferring to Nebraska. Finding the right players that fit your coaching system is so important, it’s a puzzle that needs the right pieces. Really nice to hear KCook and co being so intentional about who they bring in Now we will get the chance to see how Tayla fits into Nebraska's system.
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Post by gophergirl on Jun 5, 2024 9:37:06 GMT -5
KK just posted on her IG stories "let's go gophers". More good news to come or just another shout out for getting Alex???
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