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Post by wahinefan on Aug 31, 2024 21:44:30 GMT -5
I would not put to much credence into the Wahine's first match, on how Calyn Alexander played. I want to see how Calyn Alexander responds when opposing teams put up 2 or even 3 blockers on her. All opposing team Head Coaches have to do is look at the stats. Stop Calyn Alexander, you stop the Wahine Team. If Robyn cannot find another two hitters or so, who can put up double digit kills, the Wahine Team is in Big Trouble. I would not count on Tali Hakas. Like last year, all you have to do is block her once, then she reverts to avoiding the block, and with that comes her hitting errors. Her getting blocked, get seriously into her head, becomes quite tentative in her swings. Either Jacyn Bamis, or Miliana Sylvester needs to put up double digit kills, or close to it. Not to mention, Stella Adeyemi, has to start putting up double digit kills on a steady basis, and hit in the upper 200, to get the pressure off of Calyn Alexander, and spread the opposing teams block out. If these things do not occur, the Wahine Team will be in for a very long disappointing season.
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Post by babybacksets on Aug 31, 2024 23:29:50 GMT -5
^^^I think it’s safe to say, certain people are stupid fools and simply do not need to be taken seriously.
That being said, is definitely a lot that can be cleaned up, especially connection wise with the middles. I personally thought Matias looked bad and I would like to see Arquette in some capacity. We’ll see as far as that rightside position, as long as it doesn’t hurt us, can prob survive with a relatively neutral arm there but Caylen didn’t look bad swinging rightside so we’ll see if she and Hakas switching might still be the best look.
Congrats to the team on being gritty and finding ways to win, it’s still early and I believe in their potential development, but for sure there’s some significant polishing that needs to be done. Also love what I see from Leyva, so excited about that.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Aug 31, 2024 23:33:12 GMT -5
^^^I think it’s safe to say, certain people are stupid fools and simply do not need to be taken seriously. That being said, is definitely a lot that can be cleaned up, especially connection wise with the middles. I personally thought Matias looked bad and I would like to see Arquette in some capacity. We’ll see as far as that rightside position, as long as it doesn’t hurt us, can prob survive with a relatively neutral arm there but Caylen didn’t look bad swinging rightside so we’ll see if she and Hakas switching might still be the best look. Congrats to the team on being gritty and finding ways to win, it’s still early and I believe in their potential development, but for sure there’s some significant polishing that needs to be done. Also love what I see from Leyva, so excited about that. We are far from ready, BUT the grit they showed was outstanding Leyva reminds me so much of Emma smith She would of been one of the greats if she stayed, just like Leyva will he
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Post by babybacksets on Aug 31, 2024 23:39:06 GMT -5
^^^I think it’s safe to say, certain people are stupid fools and simply do not need to be taken seriously. That being said, is definitely a lot that can be cleaned up, especially connection wise with the middles. I personally thought Matias looked bad and I would like to see Arquette in some capacity. We’ll see as far as that rightside position, as long as it doesn’t hurt us, can prob survive with a relatively neutral arm there but Caylen didn’t look bad swinging rightside so we’ll see if she and Hakas switching might still be the best look. Congrats to the team on being gritty and finding ways to win, it’s still early and I believe in their potential development, but for sure there’s some significant polishing that needs to be done. Also love what I see from Leyva, so excited about that. We are far from ready, BUT the grit they showed was outstanding Leyva reminds me so much of Emma smith She would of been one of the greats if she stayed, just like Leyva will he I agree! Who was it that Emma Smith was behind ? Kahakai?
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Aug 31, 2024 23:59:54 GMT -5
We are far from ready, BUT the grit they showed was outstanding Leyva reminds me so much of Emma smith She would of been one of the greats if she stayed, just like Leyva will he I agree! Who was it that Emma Smith was behind ? Kahakai? Yes, and Rika Okino. Gianna Guinasso also saw time as a serving sub. Smith is a good comparison for Leyva but Leyva is already playing major minutes. She has the potential to be great. Both her and Tayli were solid last night. We could see a revival of the Smurfs backcourt this season (Villaroman/ Illustre)
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Post by WahineFan44 on Sept 1, 2024 0:38:45 GMT -5
I agree! Who was it that Emma Smith was behind ? Kahakai? Yes, and Rika Okino. Gianna Guinasso also saw time as a serving sub. Smith is a good comparison for Leyva but Leyva is already playing major minutes. She has the potential to be great. Both her and Tayli were solid last night. We could see a revival of the Smurfs backcourt this season (Villaroman/ Illustre) I actually thought smith was the first off the bench? esp in the pre season. I remember her getting pretty good playing time
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Post by 808empath on Sept 1, 2024 0:43:03 GMT -5
^^^I think it’s safe to say, certain people are stupid fools and simply do not need to be taken seriously. That being said, is definitely a lot that can be cleaned up, especially connection wise with the middles. I personally thought Matias looked bad and I would like to see Arquette in some capacity. We’ll see as far as that rightside position, as long as it doesn’t hurt us, can prob survive with a relatively neutral arm there but Caylen didn’t look bad swinging rightside so we’ll see if she and Hakas switching might still be the best look. Congrats to the team on being gritty and finding ways to win, it’s still early and I believe in their potential development, but for sure there’s some significant polishing that needs to be done. Also love what I see from Leyva, so excited about that. We are far from ready, BUT the grit they showed was outstanding Leyva reminds me so much of Emma smith She would of been one of the greats if she stayed, just like Leyva will he I was just thinking that. She's so reminiscent of Emma Smith. Such a natural.
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Post by 808empath on Sept 1, 2024 0:43:34 GMT -5
Yes, and Rika Okino. Gianna Guinasso also saw time as a serving sub. Smith is a good comparison for Leyva but Leyva is already playing major minutes. She has the potential to be great. Both her and Tayli were solid last night. We could see a revival of the Smurfs backcourt this season (Villaroman/ Illustre) I actually thought smith was the first off the bench? esp in the pre season. I remember her getting pretty good playing time It was Emma Smith first off the bench to provide better passing. She was so smooth.
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Post by practicesafesets on Sept 1, 2024 0:51:39 GMT -5
I'd hate to cry about an old loss but Paula G got 11 kills and no errors in her Miami debut vs Rutgers. I really have to wonder what Hawaii's season would have been with her
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Post by noblesol on Sept 1, 2024 1:04:29 GMT -5
I'd hate to cry about an old loss but Paula G got 11 kills and no errors in her Miami debut vs Rutgers. I really have to wonder what Hawaii's season would have been with her She came in off the bench against Rutgers, played the last two sets. Didn't start or play against Colorado. Just hanging out on the sideline, no apparent injury.
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Post by practicesafesets on Sept 1, 2024 1:31:23 GMT -5
I'd hate to cry about an old loss but Paula G got 11 kills and no errors in her Miami debut vs Rutgers. I really have to wonder what Hawaii's season would have been with her She came in off the bench against Rutgers, played the last two sets. Didn't start or play against Colorado. Just hanging out on the sideline, no apparent injury. Hawaii could have utilized her, sob...
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Post by noblesol on Sept 1, 2024 1:52:29 GMT -5
She came in off the bench against Rutgers, played the last two sets. Didn't start or play against Colorado. Just hanging out on the sideline, no apparent injury. Hawaii could have utilized her, sob... Maybe... I've been wondering if her priorities shifted from volleyball. She had to know she was in a good place to start and have a good year with Hawai'i. Yet she left for Miami — where she's role playing from the bench. Not seeing how she helped herself.
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Post by 2left on Sept 1, 2024 3:39:10 GMT -5
I'd hate to cry about an old loss but Paula G got 11 kills and no errors in her Miami debut vs Rutgers. I really have to wonder what Hawaii's season would have been with her Hawaii was the odds-on favorite to win the BW before she left, with her and Caylen as bookend OHs. She looked great in the Spring. Her height, power and improved back row play would have been huge.
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Post by noblesol on Sept 1, 2024 5:11:53 GMT -5
I'd hate to cry about an old loss but Paula G got 11 kills and no errors in her Miami debut vs Rutgers. I really have to wonder what Hawaii's season would have been with her Hawaii was the odds-on favorite to win the BW before she left, with her and Caylen as bookend OHs. She looked great in the Spring. Her height, power and improved back row play would have been huge. Something changed. Talent doesn't equal performance when the heart and mind aren't committed.
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Post by VT Karen on Sept 1, 2024 5:38:41 GMT -5
^^^I think it’s safe to say, certain people are stupid fools and simply do not need to be taken seriously. That being said, is definitely a lot that can be cleaned up, especially connection wise with the middles. I personally thought Matias looked bad and I would like to see Arquette in some capacity. We’ll see as far as that rightside position, as long as it doesn’t hurt us, can prob survive with a relatively neutral arm there but Caylen didn’t look bad swinging rightside so we’ll see if she and Hakas switching might still be the best look. Congrats to the team on being gritty and finding ways to win, it’s still early and I believe in their potential development, but for sure there’s some significant polishing that needs to be done. Also love what I see from Leyva, so excited about that. We are far from ready, BUT the grit they showed was outstanding Leyva reminds me so much of Emma smith She would of been one of the greats if she stayed, just like Leyva will he Smith is a great comparison for Leyva. Both have great instincts and make simple, repeatable angles in serve receive and floor defense. I suspect that it won't take long for Leyva to increase her reading. There will be growing pains and challenges but she seemed to be very calm.
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