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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Aug 30, 2024 11:56:00 GMT -5
Do you guys think that DBK will look to the portal for a libero?? Replacing scott is gonna be so difficult but idk if any of the current littles are capable of it yet, well except maybe Untiedt I’m curious to see if Hannah Kenny can come in as a freshman next season and compete for it. I’ve heard great things about her.
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Post by jeffmca on Aug 30, 2024 15:59:30 GMT -5
Do you guys think that DBK will look to the portal for a libero?? Replacing scott is gonna be so difficult but idk if any of the current littles are capable of it yet, well except maybe Untiedt Whoa...gettin' a bit ahead of ourselves here. We've barely started this season, that's months away still. But, my $.02. I'd look to Schrand. She's been the first DS off the bench both last year, and in the Wisc match, and she looked absolute amazeballs in the Red&Black...flying all over the court like we've come to expect from Scott. I def think she's got the potential to, if not completely replace Scott, be the best fit of anyone around and quite adequate to the task.
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Post by choopachoops on Sept 2, 2024 9:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by moimoi on Sept 2, 2024 10:37:01 GMT -5
I love her! So glad she transferred to Louisville. It'll be a great season 💪
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Post by choopachoops on Sept 2, 2024 17:49:23 GMT -5
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Post by usavolley01 on Sept 3, 2024 6:04:35 GMT -5
I haven’t been the biggest fan of the 6-2 traditionally - Karch warmed me up to a double sub game plan in the Olympics - but I’m curious to see how Louisville’s season shakes out with this true 6-2 system. I saw someone post (I can’t recall which thread and tbh idc enough to go find it 😅) if there’s anyone that could be successful in winning a natty with a 6-2, it would be DBK. I’m inclined to agree.
This team seems to have the pieces to do this successfully. Debeer and Luper are really solid OHs in terms of passing and back row defense. Combined with Scott, the three of them have a great passing system that enables the team to stay in system and diversify the offense.
The differences between Maldonado-Diaz and Robbins are stark as such that they require an intentional shift in defensive game plans, enough so to gain a point or two from opponents who are slow to make those changes. The two opposites compliment each other, and the two setters compliment each other.
Both middles can be offensive, but neither enough to shoulder a large offensive load in a 5-1 with Glock or Cabello. All of that to say, the 6-2 with this team seems to be the most logical choice. I’m excited to see what DBK does with it.
Going to be a fun season in the ACC with Pitt, Stanford, FSU and Georgia Tech. Manifesting the Cardinals holding the regular season trophy at the end of it. 😎
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Post by 4theloveofvb on Sept 3, 2024 6:28:07 GMT -5
The "most" effective 6/2 offenses work when both OH's are six rotation players that can pass. If not, your serve receive is very patchwork.
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Post by choopachoops on Sept 3, 2024 10:32:09 GMT -5
DBK did say she could not see her self benching Cabello or Glock, she had to use them both and it’s been working so far! Louisville is also a good serving team like really good so the team chemistry and system looks solid to me compared to last year, they’ve also been more creative with their offense compared to other teams so far
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Post by uofaGRAD on Sept 3, 2024 10:45:13 GMT -5
Sofia leading the team in kills and second in terms of efficiency (first among the 4 pins) just like everyone expected after the first week😁
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Sept 3, 2024 11:17:37 GMT -5
Sofia leading the team in kills and second in terms of efficiency (first among the 4 pins) just like everyone expected after the first week😁 She’s been an amazing addition to this team
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Post by jeffmca on Sept 3, 2024 17:39:15 GMT -5
Watching the telecast from the Tennessee match before the Penn State match gets underway. I really think Sunderland thinks her full name is actually, "Elena Scott One Of The Best In The Business". Pretty hard to fit on tax forms, though.
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Post by choopachoops on Sept 3, 2024 17:43:39 GMT -5
Sunderlan said that Scott isnt in his top 3 libero list but Oglivie and Lexi and Halter are, then he said Scott is on his his "Big Board" i dont know what he means by that, but how can you not say Scott is top 2, may be top 2 and not 2 lol
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Sept 3, 2024 23:03:30 GMT -5
Sunderlan said that Scott isnt in his top 3 libero list but Oglivie and Lexi and Halter are, then he said Scott is on his his "Big Board" i dont know what he means by that, but how can you not say Scott is top 2, may be top 2 and not 2 lol I think big board might’ve meant like Top 3-5 players along with Franklin and Skinner . He’s very high praise on Scott.
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Post by allballs on Sept 4, 2024 15:56:52 GMT -5
tough loss yesterday, but the season is long and there are lots more volleyball to play. This team responds well and is so easy to root for so I’m confident for the season ahead. Go Cards!
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Post by herecomesthebusboom on Sept 5, 2024 9:46:15 GMT -5
Just want to hop in here and say that Louisville losing to a very strong Penn State team in Rec Hall is not the worst loss from a top team we’ve seen this week. Not even close. If Louisville’s only loss at the moment is to freaking Penn State? I think we’ll be okay. I think many of us remember the loss to NC State and getting pushed to five at Wake Forest last year. Just like we remember sweeping Penn State and Pitt at home. We know the highs and lows that come with this team.
That being said, the level of play we saw out on that court wasn’t great. I’m hoping a loss will help the team learn and grow, and maybe take some of the pressure off. I think expectations are high, especially with Louisville hosting the championships this year. But I don’t think a loss to a star-studded team on their home turf means the sky is falling. I still think this is a top 5 caliber team and we’ve seen that anyone at the top of the rankings is not safe. Regroup and take it one game at a time. Go Cards!
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