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Post by mr. samwich on Aug 9, 2024 15:49:14 GMT -5
See? It was just a conscious decision by the coaching staff(s) before to choose not to work on those critically important areas. What a relief that they've decided to work on them now! Fun at parties eh
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Post by gopherhim on Aug 9, 2024 20:26:46 GMT -5
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Post by mplsgopher on Aug 10, 2024 8:16:06 GMT -5
See? It was just a conscious decision by the coaching staff(s) before to choose not to work on those critically important areas. What a relief that they've decided to work on them now! Fun at parties eh Volleyball is not rocket science.
There are a very limited set of patterns and strategies. For the most part, how teams play is known and locked in across the board.
It is simply about who has the better talent and most importantly who executes the best.
The idea that there would need to be extra emphasis on one or a couple of the ... what, handful or two of critical skill areas that need to be executed well to play well .... meaning that there was a lack of emphasis on those areas previously ... is inexcusable.
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Post by skolgophers on Aug 10, 2024 9:39:12 GMT -5
Volleyball is not rocket science.
There are a very limited set of patterns and strategies. For the most part, how teams play is known and locked in across the board.
It is simply about who has the better talent and most importantly who executes the best.
The idea that there would need to be extra emphasis on one or a couple of the ... what, handful or two of critical skill areas that need to be executed well to play well .... meaning that there was a lack of emphasis on those areas previously ... is inexcusable.
Every year a team says they worked hard during the off-season on something. Whether it be serving, hitting OOS, serve receive, etc. if you’re trying to point out that Minnesota is the only team that has ever made something a point of emphasis, you’re seriously mistaken.
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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Aug 10, 2024 9:47:35 GMT -5
See? It was just a conscious decision by the coaching staff(s) before to choose not to work on those critically important areas. What a relief that they've decided to work on them now! Fun at parties eh
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Post by mplsgopher on Aug 10, 2024 9:56:55 GMT -5
Volleyball is not rocket science.
There are a very limited set of patterns and strategies. For the most part, how teams play is known and locked in across the board.
It is simply about who has the better talent and most importantly who executes the best.
The idea that there would need to be extra emphasis on one or a couple of the ... what, handful or two of critical skill areas that need to be executed well to play well .... meaning that there was a lack of emphasis on those areas previously ... is inexcusable.
Every year a team says they worked hard during the off-season on something. Whether it be serving, hitting OOS, serve receive, etc. if you’re trying to point out that Minnesota is the only team that has ever made something a point of emphasis, you’re seriously mistaken. You're right, it's probably the case that not a single Gopher fan has made a single comment about the team's serve receive or middle hitting in the last, oh I don't know let's say 4 seasons. And that probably doesn't correlate with anything else, either.
Yep
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Post by skolgophers on Aug 10, 2024 10:02:38 GMT -5
Every year a team says they worked hard during the off-season on something. Whether it be serving, hitting OOS, serve receive, etc. if you’re trying to point out that Minnesota is the only team that has ever made something a point of emphasis, you’re seriously mistaken. You're right, it's probably the case that not a single Gopher fan has made a single comment about the team's serve receive or middle hitting in the last, oh I don't know let's say 4 seasons. And that probably doesn't correlate with anything else, either.
Yep
You better send that email to Hugh about how horrible of a coach he was. My god.
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Post by mplsgopher on Aug 10, 2024 10:03:19 GMT -5
You're right, it's probably the case that not a single Gopher fan has made a single comment about the team's serve receive or middle hitting in the last, oh I don't know let's say 4 seasons. And that probably doesn't correlate with anything else, either.
Yep
You better send that email to Hugh about how horrible of a coach he was. My god. Why would I do that? I don't think he was a horrible coach. He wasn't.
And, everything I've said so far still holds.
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Post by GoGophs on Aug 10, 2024 12:07:07 GMT -5
Ignoring that completely oversimplified and flat out wrong assessment of the sport of volleyball…
Watching the Olympics and finally getting around to watching media days and i noticed that there’s a big emphasis on developing culture. Very curious to see how that cultural development will reflect on the court. Especially since IMO that’s a major factor in how USA got to the gold medal match (I had some strong doubts about them making it this far based on play). I also liked how KCook said they’re a mystery this year which works as an advantage for them. Really difficult to set expectations for the team with so many unknowns. Right now, I’m the most curious about the competition for OH. I assume MckWu is a lock but Hanson vs Acevedo could be a tight battle.
Also loving all of the content they’ve been giving us, BIG step up in that department!
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Post by ndodge on Aug 10, 2024 13:26:59 GMT -5
Intra fan arguing (in multiple team threads) means it's really time to get this season started!
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Post by mplsgopher on Aug 10, 2024 19:02:13 GMT -5
Ignoring that completely oversimplified and flat out wrong assessment of the sport of volleyball Except it's not.
Compared to football, or even basketball, volleyball is a very simple sport.
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Post by Norah Sus on Aug 10, 2024 19:08:10 GMT -5
This might be the dumbest back and forth drivel I’ve ever read. I’m blushing with secondhand embarrassment.
Can someone tag me once we are beyond this?
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Aug 10, 2024 19:13:17 GMT -5
This might be the dumbest back and forth drivel I’ve ever read. I’m blushing with secondhand embarrassment. Can someone tag me once we are beyond this? Haha just ignore certain poster and you will survive it 😆
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Post by mplsgopher on Aug 10, 2024 19:13:20 GMT -5
Can someone tag me once we are beyond this? You aren't special
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Post by Norah Sus on Aug 11, 2024 12:01:46 GMT -5
Can someone tag me once we are beyond this? You aren't special You’re not very good at reading sarcasm, either.
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