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Post by babybacksets on Sept 8, 2024 14:32:57 GMT -5
I feel like I'm living in some sort of bizarro universe where UH has an (unlucky) loss to a team it could have beaten and fans are being super patient and supportive. Meanwhile, fan bases of teams like Texas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, etc. have been in full meltdown mode this week. I think a lot of those fanbases assume success will be automatic just because of the name on their jersey and they have the portal depth to toss and exchange wherever there are issues at a specific position. I think we know what we’re dealing with and we just want to see our players growth and development without crazy expectations. It’s unfortunate because at the end of the day these are all just young female athletes redefining who they are every season and not every fanbase can be gracious.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Sept 8, 2024 14:35:22 GMT -5
I feel like I'm living in some sort of bizarro universe where UH has an (unlucky) loss to a team it could have beaten and fans are being super patient and supportive. Meanwhile, fan bases of teams like Texas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, etc. have been in full meltdown mode this week. I think a lot of those fanbases assume success will be automatic just because of the name on their jersey and they have the portal depth to toss and exchange wherever there are issues at a specific position. I think we know what we’re dealing with and we just want to see our players growth and development without crazy expectations. It’s unfortunate because at the end of the day these are all just young female athletes redefining who they are every season and not every fanbase can be gracious. It also helps all the Debby downers aren’t posting The ones who think they can out coach Robyn, one of the most decorated women’s volleyball players in united states history lol
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Post by babybacksets on Sept 8, 2024 14:43:03 GMT -5
I think a lot of those fanbases assume success will be automatic just because of the name on their jersey and they have the portal depth to toss and exchange wherever there are issues at a specific position. I think we know what we’re dealing with and we just want to see our players growth and development without crazy expectations. It’s unfortunate because at the end of the day these are all just young female athletes redefining who they are every season and not every fanbase can be gracious. It also helps all the Debby downers aren’t posting The ones who think they can out coach Robyn, one of the most decorated women’s volleyball players in united states history lol Honestly so thankful for that. Let’s take advantage of this time period when certain people are banned to just love up on this team and continue to support them as they continue to make improvements week to week. That’s what’s important with a team this young.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Sept 8, 2024 14:46:50 GMT -5
It also helps all the Debby downers aren’t posting The ones who think they can out coach Robyn, one of the most decorated women’s volleyball players in united states history lol Honestly so thankful for that. Let’s take advantage of this time period when certain people are banned to just love up on this team and continue to support them as they continue to make improvements week to week. That’s what’s important with a team this young. I mean we all had our doubts this season. I was worried about the depth. Not really the talent but the depth But they are grinding it out. It’s not always pretty but when it’s pretty, it’s beautiful. Truly this team has what it takes to be like the 2004 team imo
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Post by babybacksets on Sept 8, 2024 15:04:06 GMT -5
Honestly so thankful for that. Let’s take advantage of this time period when certain people are banned to just love up on this team and continue to support them as they continue to make improvements week to week. That’s what’s important with a team this young. I mean we all had our doubts this season. I was worried about the depth. Not really the talent but the depth But they are grinding it out. It’s not always pretty but when it’s pretty, it’s beautiful. Truly this team has what it takes to be like the 2004 team imo Yea the depth was for sure nerve wracking but now you have to think after this season, it opens opportunities for us to bring in a lot of help via the portal or late bloomer 2025’s like Biondi and the expanded scholarship allotments. I think the program has establish they are only interested in players that want to be Wahine through and through and aren’t going to waste their time on players who aren’t bought into the program.
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Post by practicesafesets on Sept 8, 2024 15:08:28 GMT -5
If Tayli and Caylen aren't given POW awards then I say the BW is rigged
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Post by hwnstunner on Sept 8, 2024 15:15:29 GMT -5
Some thoughts knowing four games, are simply just four games and a lot can change:
- Ikenaga has taken her game to a completely different tier. Her play is reminiscent of the Hawaii greats. Leyva, 100% worthy of that scholarship. These two are incredibly fun to watch. Reminds me of Villaroman and Illustre. Loved those two in 2021 patrolling the backrow and Vakasausau throwing it up to Willoughby lol.
- With that said, Hakas, Alexander, and Lang along with Ikenaga and Leyva are playing some of the best defense I've seen since Danielson, Cubi-Otineru, Ka'aihue, Mafua, Brandt, and Lee back when.
- Bamis and Sylvester are coming along for sure. I don't expect the best blocking numbers from either, but if Hawaii can continue to get touches on hits and funnel the ball to the backcourt - totally fine with me. In particular, Bamis looks like she could be a huge offensive player if the connection improves. Some of her hits last night were promising.
- Speaking of Bamis, she is a personality like no other. Facial expressions to word choice. You bettah!
- Please don't give Adeyemi the pressure to pass. Having Leyva start back right and Adeyemi out of the passing rotation is the best way to go. Just let the girl rip, and all things considered, she has done an admirable job as a 5'10 outside playing against the trees of Pepperdine, San Diego, and SMU. We need Adeyemi to be a Gustin this year and carry an offensive load opposite Alexander aka Willoughby.
- Hawaii's serving game continues to be simple, but efficient. Flat serves that focus on placement and picking on players to get the opposing team out of system. I'm fine with it, it's working.
- Hawaii 3-1 right now is pretty significant all things considered. This has been a brilliant RPI non-conference schedule. Good job to Kaleo. Winnable games against teams that will likely be NCAA level teams duking it out in conference.
That's all for now!
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Post by veebz17 on Sept 8, 2024 16:01:42 GMT -5
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Post by hapaguy on Sept 8, 2024 16:23:15 GMT -5
She's in the same situation as Leoniak at NC State. They are both playing behind some talent. It's hard not to think of how things would be if Hawaii had either of them this year. The curious adventuring spirit that can bring a youthful foreign recruit across oceans and continents can also draw them away. Wandering restless souls feeding their need to explore. Settling in can fill like settling, and they fear that more than the unknown. I doubt that's the case but your fiction is as good as any since we don't really know for sure why they left.
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Post by hapaguy on Sept 8, 2024 16:33:15 GMT -5
I was going to post these comments last night when I got home from the game but I was drained. The back and forth of the match was an emotional roller coaster! My two cents (for what it's worth), at times we saw some very high level volleyball last night (from both teams) especially so early in the season. Gives me hope for this team to go far. IMHO if this team can play at that high level for longer periods of time they will do well. The defense looked really good, the offense is coming along and our team seems to have good chemistry. My only wish is that Hakas would attack the ball more when she's out of her comfort zone and not just keep the ball in play. That and IMHO Kate at times has poor set selection...
And once again credit where credit is due to Robyn for making that change and starting Leyva. That worked like a charm...
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Post by staticb on Sept 8, 2024 17:15:41 GMT -5
Under weird statistics--Hawaii is dead last in the Big West in Service Aces. Which is weird since I felt they've been serving pretty good over the first two weekends. (I know serving well is more than Aces but I didn't expect them to be dead last)
Caylen Alexander now taken over as #1 in Kill/Set and Points Score/Set. Amaris Smith and Tommi Stockham are behind her.
Ikenaga is #2 in Digs/Set.
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Post by wang pu on Sept 8, 2024 17:29:05 GMT -5
Some thoughts knowing four games, are simply just four games and a lot can change: - Ikenaga has taken her game to a completely different tier. Her play is reminiscent of the Hawaii greats. Leyva, 100% worthy of that scholarship. These two are incredibly fun to watch. Reminds me of Villaroman and Illustre. Loved those two in 2021 patrolling the backrow and Vakasausau throwing it up to Willoughby lol. - With that said, Hakas, Alexander, and Lang along with Ikenaga and Leyva are playing some of the best defense I've seen since Danielson, Cubi-Otineru, Ka'aihue, Mafua, Brandt, and Lee back when. - Bamis and Sylvester are coming along for sure. I don't expect the best blocking numbers from either, but if Hawaii can continue to get touches on hits and funnel the ball to the backcourt - totally fine with me. In particular, Bamis looks like she could be a huge offensive player if the connection improves. Some of her hits last night were promising. - Speaking of Bamis, she is a personality like no other. Facial expressions to word choice. You bettah! - Please don't give Adeyemi the pressure to pass. Having Leyva start back right and Adeyemi out of the passing rotation is the best way to go. Just let the girl rip, and all things considered, she has done an admirable job as a 5'10 outside playing against the trees of Pepperdine, San Diego, and SMU. We need Adeyemi to be a Gustin this year and carry an offensive load opposite Alexander aka Willoughby. - Hawaii's serving game continues to be simple, but efficient. Flat serves that focus on placement and picking on players to get the opposing team out of system. I'm fine with it, it's working. - Hawaii 3-1 right now is pretty significant all things considered. This has been a brilliant RPI non-conference schedule. Good job to Kaleo. Winnable games against teams that will likely be NCAA level teams duking it out in conference. That's all for now! I gotta admit I was critical of Ikenaga’s play against SMU, but she has proven me wrong. Number of digs doesn’t always indicate the level of play, but she has raised her game since the first night.
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Post by wang pu on Sept 8, 2024 17:30:24 GMT -5
Also, Stella seems to love the camera. Love seeing her enjoy herself out there.
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Post by VT Karen on Sept 8, 2024 17:35:49 GMT -5
Some thoughts knowing four games, are simply just four games and a lot can change: - Ikenaga has taken her game to a completely different tier. Her play is reminiscent of the Hawaii greats. Leyva, 100% worthy of that scholarship. These two are incredibly fun to watch. Reminds me of Villaroman and Illustre. Loved those two in 2021 patrolling the backrow and Vakasausau throwing it up to Willoughby lol. - With that said, Hakas, Alexander, and Lang along with Ikenaga and Leyva are playing some of the best defense I've seen since Danielson, Cubi-Otineru, Ka'aihue, Mafua, Brandt, and Lee back when. - Bamis and Sylvester are coming along for sure. I don't expect the best blocking numbers from either, but if Hawaii can continue to get touches on hits and funnel the ball to the backcourt - totally fine with me. In particular, Bamis looks like she could be a huge offensive player if the connection improves. Some of her hits last night were promising. - Speaking of Bamis, she is a personality like no other. Facial expressions to word choice. You bettah! - Please don't give Adeyemi the pressure to pass. Having Leyva start back right and Adeyemi out of the passing rotation is the best way to go. Just let the girl rip, and all things considered, she has done an admirable job as a 5'10 outside playing against the trees of Pepperdine, San Diego, and SMU. We need Adeyemi to be a Gustin this year and carry an offensive load opposite Alexander aka Willoughby. - Hawaii's serving game continues to be simple, but efficient. Flat serves that focus on placement and picking on players to get the opposing team out of system. I'm fine with it, it's working. - Hawaii 3-1 right now is pretty significant all things considered. This has been a brilliant RPI non-conference schedule. Good job to Kaleo. Winnable games against teams that will likely be NCAA level teams duking it out in conference. That's all for now! I gotta admit I was critical of Ikenaga’s play against SMU, but she has proven me wrong. Number of digs doesn’t always indicate the level of play, but she has raised her game since the first night. I second this! I was thinking that Tayli was going to give Hawaii more of the same and that she'd eventually lose her spot to Victoria. She has convinced me otherwise as of right now.
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Post by VT Karen on Sept 8, 2024 17:45:14 GMT -5
So far this season, Caylen has already taken 226 swings, a 1/4 of the swings she took in total through the entirety of the 2023 season. This is an average of about 57 swings per match. If she continues at this pace, she will easily eclipse 1,500 attempts for the season.
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