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Post by rainbowcard on Dec 9, 2023 3:53:08 GMT -5
Nick and Tufono started following each other
Tufono basically played DS/Lib this season at UCLA, but she has a good serve
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Post by 2left on Dec 9, 2023 3:56:11 GMT -5
Would the Wahine want to pass on the #1 player in California because she is only 6 feet tall? I recall a similar conversation about Melanie Parra a year ago.  I don’t see Arkansas grumbling about on pin hitter height with theirs standing 5’7, 5’10 and 5’11 Okay, I have to clear things up - I said that with a wink. Modern dayHawaii should never pass on the #1 player in California! |
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 9, 2023 4:09:56 GMT -5
It was a travesty that a game of that level was in any round other than the final four. But you're right, it was incredible game! . Oh man, that was a heck of a game… and that team was one of my favorites with Kanani, Hewitt, Hartong, and the freshman Croson. I was there live and the power with which Croson hit was different. So heavy! My favorite shot from her was her no look line shot. She had that one wired! |
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Post by dd2000 on Dec 9, 2023 4:25:28 GMT -5
I am wondering if the break up of the PAC 12 may be of a recruiting benefit to WWC and Big West schools, at least in these initial years of the realignment. Thoughts?
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 9, 2023 4:30:56 GMT -5
I am wondering if the break up of the PAC 12 may be of a recruiting benefit to WWC and Big West schools, at least in these initial years of the realignment. Thoughts? Possibly? I'm sure there are girls who don't want to travel so far for conference matches. But how will that stack up against the allure of the new Power 4? We will see. |
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Post by twkpwrbtmlib on Dec 9, 2023 5:08:44 GMT -5
I am wondering if the break up of the PAC 12 may be of a recruiting benefit to WWC and Big West schools, at least in these initial years of the realignment. Thoughts? Possibly? I'm sure there are girls who don't want to travel so far for conference matches. But how will that stack up against the allure of the new Power 4? We will see. idk, if i were a NFOY type of player in California gearing up to play in the B1G but can now do so near home, I'd be more likely to try to get offers from USC/UCLA. especially if i view the four years of travel training for professional/USAV life. on the other hand, I wonder how the PAC schools will do in their new conference. I don't see any of the new B1G schools winning. Stanford could win, but will be young in some positions. i think a winning program would be more of an issue than travel. |
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Post by toonscivb on Dec 9, 2023 5:44:58 GMT -5
Tufono would be a good get for the Bows because she brings a jump serve into the mix
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Post by brooselee on Dec 9, 2023 12:24:50 GMT -5
Possibly? I'm sure there are girls who don't want to travel so far for conference matches. But how will that stack up against the allure of the new Power 4? We will see. idk, if i were a NFOY type of player in California gearing up to play in the B1G but can now do so near home, I'd be more likely to try to get offers from USC/UCLA. especially if i view the four years of travel training for professional/USAV life. on the other hand, I wonder how the PAC schools will do in their new conference. I don't see any of the new B1G schools winning. Stanford could win, but will be young in some positions. i think a winning program would be more of an issue than travel. The moves were strictly about football but yeah, the USC and UCLA volleyball teams will be middle of the pack along with UW. Oregon will have a chance but they will definitely have to continue with the talent level because they will face the likes of Nebraska, Penn State and Wisconsin on a regular basis. |
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Post by staticb on Dec 9, 2023 12:33:16 GMT -5
I am wondering if the break up of the PAC 12 may be of a recruiting benefit to WWC and Big West schools, at least in these initial years of the realignment. Thoughts? Think it's the opposite. Now you get to stay on the West Coast and play in the undisputed best vball conference in the country. It makes those schools more attractive. (Stanford is Stanford and people are always gonna want to go there even in the ACC) |
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Post by staticb on Dec 9, 2023 12:34:44 GMT -5
Nick and Tufono started following each other Tufono basically played DS/Lib this season at UCLA, but she has a good serve We need backup/insurance in the back court. Definitely would take her. (And if she wants to compete for a hitting spot, no one would complain either) |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 9, 2023 12:54:00 GMT -5
Nick and Tufono started following each other Tufono basically played DS/Lib this season at UCLA, but she has a good serve We need backup/insurance in the back court. Definitely would take her. (And if she wants to compete for a hitting spot, no one would complain either) Hitting?? Did she hit in high school? She was recruited as a setter at ucla She set and played DS. |
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Post by brooselee on Dec 9, 2023 12:55:58 GMT -5
I thought she left because she wants to set? UH is set at setter.
Tufono is also in the same class as Matias so I don't see flooding the roster with setters is a good thing.
Did Alfie take away her scholarship? I would have thought she would be someone who would stay there just for a UCLA degree but if Alfie didn't renew her scholarship, then maybe moving on makes sense.
If she wants to come home, I got no issue but awarding her a scholarship, I don't think so.
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 9, 2023 13:36:05 GMT -5
Nick and Tufono started following each other Tufono basically played DS/Lib this season at UCLA, but she has a good serve We need backup/insurance in the back court. Definitely would take her. (And if she wants to compete for a hitting spot, no one would complain either) No on competing for a hitting spot. She's not a passer either and is actually a setter who was relegated to the serving specialist role. |
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Post by VT Karen on Dec 9, 2023 13:38:13 GMT -5
I thought she left because she wants to set? UH is set at setter. Tufono is also in the same class as Matias so I don't see flooding the roster with setters is a good thing. Did Alfie take away her scholarship? I would have thought she would be someone who would stay there just for a UCLA degree but if Alfie didn't renew her scholarship, then maybe moving on makes sense. If she wants to come home, I got no issue but awarding her a scholarship, I don't think so. Agreed. Like, I don't feel comfortable saying "who doesn't deserve a scholarship" and thank You Lord that I don't get paid to make that decision. But I don't think Tufono shores up the pressing needs the Wahine have. |
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Post by raian13 on Dec 9, 2023 13:52:20 GMT -5
When is Leyva coming aboard?
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