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Post by douglass9 on Aug 15, 2024 6:52:55 GMT -5
It was posted on gophers future that Kelley Kenney is ranked #1 in south region. The gophers have gotten some great players over the years from that region.
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Post by craftylefty on Aug 15, 2024 7:53:06 GMT -5
I have seen a couple of previews that talk about Lydia Grote possibly switching positions -- does anyone know where this comes from? I know in the offseason we spent a lot of time talking about her moving to the middle since there weren't any middles, but that situation has worked itself out. She's listed as outside/opposite on the roster, but I'm really not seeing any scenario where she's not the opposite. She was the lone consistent piece last year and I wouldn't want to mess with that if I were the coach. I also think, as people discuss the upcoming season, she's one of the more overlooked players in the country. I know we've been saying this for 5 years now, but if the Gophers can get any sort of offensive consistency out of the middle, the floor is really going to open itself up for some very talented hitters. I have not seen/heard anything. If true, it’s intriguing. My personal choice (since I’m in charge of team management lol) would be to keep her on the right and let the other three middles on the roster duke it out for middle time and growth there, particularly Calissa. |
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Aug 15, 2024 7:59:21 GMT -5
I have seen a couple of previews that talk about Lydia Grote possibly switching positions -- does anyone know where this comes from? I know in the offseason we spent a lot of time talking about her moving to the middle since there weren't any middles, but that situation has worked itself out. She's listed as outside/opposite on the roster, but I'm really not seeing any scenario where she's not the opposite. She was the lone consistent piece last year and I wouldn't want to mess with that if I were the coach. I also think, as people discuss the upcoming season, she's one of the more overlooked players in the country. I know we've been saying this for 5 years now, but if the Gophers can get any sort of offensive consistency out of the middle, the floor is really going to open itself up for some very talented hitters. I have not seen/heard anything. If true, it’s intriguing. My personal choice (since I’m in charge of team management lol) would be to keep her on the right and let the other three middles on the roster duke it out for middle time and growth there, particularly Calissa. I love Lydia. I don't care if she opposite or left, KCook has to find a way to put the best 6/7 players on the floor and if that means Lydia on the left, I'm OK with that. |
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Post by skolgophers on Aug 15, 2024 8:03:18 GMT -5
I have seen a couple of previews that talk about Lydia Grote possibly switching positions -- does anyone know where this comes from? I know in the offseason we spent a lot of time talking about her moving to the middle since there weren't any middles, but that situation has worked itself out. She's listed as outside/opposite on the roster, but I'm really not seeing any scenario where she's not the opposite. She was the lone consistent piece last year and I wouldn't want to mess with that if I were the coach. I also think, as people discuss the upcoming season, she's one of the more overlooked players in the country. I know we've been saying this for 5 years now, but if the Gophers can get any sort of offensive consistency out of the middle, the floor is really going to open itself up for some very talented hitters. I believe she played OPP all spring. Between Wucherer, Acevedo, and Hanson, I don’t know that moving Grote from a position that she does very well makes sense when there is already competition at OH. |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Aug 15, 2024 8:07:47 GMT -5
I have seen a couple of previews that talk about Lydia Grote possibly switching positions -- does anyone know where this comes from? I know in the offseason we spent a lot of time talking about her moving to the middle since there weren't any middles, but that situation has worked itself out. She's listed as outside/opposite on the roster, but I'm really not seeing any scenario where she's not the opposite. She was the lone consistent piece last year and I wouldn't want to mess with that if I were the coach. I also think, as people discuss the upcoming season, she's one of the more overlooked players in the country. I know we've been saying this for 5 years now, but if the Gophers can get any sort of offensive consistency out of the middle, the floor is really going to open itself up for some very talented hitters. Yeah I don't know where the comes from either but I would be shocked if Lydia got moved to OH just like many other posters have already said. |
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Post by jeepers on Aug 15, 2024 9:22:05 GMT -5
I guess the people writing previews don't watch as much Gopher Volleyball as we do, which always makes me wonder why I read previews lol.
Biggest question with Lydia this year is if she plays 6ro.
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Post by vbruh on Aug 15, 2024 11:35:13 GMT -5
I guess the people writing previews don't watch as much Gopher Volleyball as we do, which always makes me wonder why I read previews lol. Biggest question with Lydia this year is if she plays 6ro. Having Thiebold and Z as Bro and DS I would guess Lydia serves, then one of the littles come in for 2.5 rotations, which would ease the SR pressure on 1 OH. |
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Post by GoGophs on Aug 15, 2024 11:46:15 GMT -5
I guess the people writing previews don't watch as much Gopher Volleyball as we do, which always makes me wonder why I read previews lol. Biggest question with Lydia this year is if she plays 6ro. I’m really hoping she does too, we got some glimpses of solid D balls from her last season and I want more! She’s a solid server and would be hidden in SR but the biggest thing holding her back IMO is her defense. If that’s improved in the off season (🤞) I could see 6ro for Grote and using a DS for an OH |
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Post by gophervballfan on Aug 15, 2024 17:54:45 GMT -5
Is it too early to start some line-up predictions and depth analysis? Please be kind everyone
Here is my line up prediction:
S: Shaffmaster
Opp: Grote
Middles: Awoleye, Minatee
OHs: Wucher & Hanson (no hate but I would be very very surprised if Acevedo plays over Hanson based on what I have seen)
Lib: Zeynep
DS: Thibault
My biggest question mark is whether Thibault will DS for Hanson or Grote. On one hand, I can see her DSing for Grote, but apparently Thibault has a really good serve, and Grote's is pretty good too, so we would lose out on one of those. If she DSed for one of the outsides, we would see good serves from Grote and Thibault.
In terms of depth, I feel like the biggest competition is at the Libero position. We really haven't seen what Thibault can do, nor how much Zeynep has improved so I'm interested to see who gets the jersey.
What are y'alls thoughts?
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Post by mr. samwich on Aug 15, 2024 18:22:58 GMT -5
Would be surprised if that's not the main starting lineup right there.
How's Hanson's serve? I assume her floor D is somewhat better than Grote's but not sure there's enough of a difference for that to matter.
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Post by forvolley on Aug 15, 2024 18:33:36 GMT -5
Is it too early to start some line-up predictions and depth analysis? Please be kind everyone Here is my line up prediction: S: Shaffmaster Opp: Grote Middles: Awoleye, Minatee OHs: Wucher & Hanson (no hate but I would be very very surprised if Acevedo plays over Hanson based on what I have seen) Lib: Zeynep DS: Thibault My biggest question mark is whether Thibault will DS for Hanson or Grote. On one hand, I can see her DSing for Grote, but apparently Thibault has a really good serve, and Grote's is pretty good too, so we would lose out on one of those. If she DSed for one of the outsides, we would see good serves from Grote and Thibault. In terms of depth, I feel like the biggest competition is at the Libero position. We really haven't seen what Thibault can do, nor how much Zeynep has improved so I'm interested to see who gets the jersey. What are y'alls thoughts? Have you seen much of Acevedo? What do you know that makes you think she will start over Hanson? The fact that it was Wucherer and Hanson in the spring? Just curious! |
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Post by gophervballfan on Aug 15, 2024 19:15:53 GMT -5
Is it too early to start some line-up predictions and depth analysis? Please be kind everyone Here is my line up prediction: S: Shaffmaster Opp: Grote Middles: Awoleye, Minatee OHs: Wucher & Hanson (no hate but I would be very very surprised if Acevedo plays over Hanson based on what I have seen) Lib: Zeynep DS: Thibault My biggest question mark is whether Thibault will DS for Hanson or Grote. On one hand, I can see her DSing for Grote, but apparently Thibault has a really good serve, and Grote's is pretty good too, so we would lose out on one of those. If she DSed for one of the outsides, we would see good serves from Grote and Thibault. In terms of depth, I feel like the biggest competition is at the Libero position. We really haven't seen what Thibault can do, nor how much Zeynep has improved so I'm interested to see who gets the jersey. What are y'alls thoughts? Have you seen much of Acevedo? What do you know that makes you think she will start over Hanson? The fact that it was Wucherer and Hanson in the spring? Just curious! I haven't seen a lot from her to be honest but I did see a clip compilation someone put together of her just didn't seem as impressive and explosive as I think Julia is. Plus, Julia has had more time getting experience in the big 10 and with her teammates, so I think she gets the start. Also maybe it was a weird clip, but they posted a clip on instagram of Chloe setting Alex a ball and the swing just looked a little akward. No doubt Alex is a good player I just think that Julia will get the start |
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Aug 15, 2024 19:56:47 GMT -5
Have you seen much of Acevedo? What do you know that makes you think she will start over Hanson? The fact that it was Wucherer and Hanson in the spring? Just curious! I haven't seen a lot from her to be honest but I did see a clip compilation someone put together of her just didn't seem as impressive and explosive as I think Julia is. Plus, Julia has had more time getting experience in the big 10 and with her teammates, so I think she gets the start. Also maybe it was a weird clip, but they posted a clip on instagram of Chloe setting Alex a ball and the swing just looked a little akward. No doubt Alex is a good player I just think that Julia will get the start I know which clip you are talking about and to be fair that set was pretty low and she has only that angle to go for. I wouldn’t rely too much on that one clip. Having said that I would not be surprised if either one of them will start. They will for sure push each other very hard at practice. |
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Post by gophervballfan on Aug 15, 2024 19:59:31 GMT -5
I haven't seen a lot from her to be honest but I did see a clip compilation someone put together of her just didn't seem as impressive and explosive as I think Julia is. Plus, Julia has had more time getting experience in the big 10 and with her teammates, so I think she gets the start. Also maybe it was a weird clip, but they posted a clip on instagram of Chloe setting Alex a ball and the swing just looked a little akward. No doubt Alex is a good player I just think that Julia will get the start I know which clip you are talking about and to be fair that set was pretty low and she has only that angle to go for. I wouldn’t rely too much on that one clip. Having said that I would not be surprised if either one of them will start. They will for sure push each other very hard at practice. That's a good point, that set wasn't perfect. From the interview with Mel and Phoebe it sounds like there is competition at every position which is good to hear |
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Post by forvolley on Aug 15, 2024 21:17:35 GMT -5
Is it too early to start some line-up predictions and depth analysis? Please be kind everyone Here is my line up prediction: S: Shaffmaster Opp: Grote Middles: Awoleye, Minatee OHs: Wucher & Hanson (no hate but I would be very very surprised if Acevedo plays over Hanson based on what I have seen) Lib: Zeynep DS: Thibault My biggest question mark is whether Thibault will DS for Hanson or Grote. On one hand, I can see her DSing for Grote, but apparently Thibault has a really good serve, and Grote's is pretty good too, so we would lose out on one of those. If she DSed for one of the outsides, we would see good serves from Grote and Thibault. In terms of depth, I feel like the biggest competition is at the Libero position. We really haven't seen what Thibault can do, nor how much Zeynep has improved so I'm interested to see who gets the jersey. What are y'alls thoughts? I wouldn’t be surprised to see Thibault in the libero jersey and Z as a DS. |
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