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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 15, 2023 13:13:34 GMT -5
Yes Sarah! I think Carter called Sarah the teams motor in a recent interview which is a great way to talk about her impact. She’d score points, she’d pass, she’d make ridiculous diving one fisted saves to keep points alive in the Elite 8 and then just hit ridiculous cut shots and swings when we needed them. Such a great season for her!! Here’s to Charlie putting Sarah in amazing positions next year and pushing that tempo… okkkkk!
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Dec 15, 2023 13:15:16 GMT -5
Texas had us scouted very well. It wasn't just Franklin's cut shot or her deep corner shot that they had down, Booth had very little success when she did get set because they were sitting on her favorite cross-body shot. TTA had some success only because she managed to overpower Wenaas a couple of times, but Wenaas and other Texas's players were there for her crosscourt shots.
We never changed up our shots. Booth had her cross-body shots dug multiple times and didn't change. Same with Sarah honestly. I wonder why Kelly didn't tell them to hit line? I think I saw maybe two line shots total last night from the lefts. Instead we just keep challenging their libero on a night where she was on fire. That's not a winning strategy. A reason why I thought Smrek had success was because she, being a RS, was able to hit her favorite cross-court shot away from their libero. Sarah is a player who often knows when to change and vary her shots, but for some reason she just didn't last night.
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Post by mibadger on Dec 15, 2023 13:28:01 GMT -5
Yes Sarah! I think Carter called Sarah the team’s motor in a recent interview which is a great way to talk about her impact. She’d score points, she’d pass, she’d make ridiculous diving one fisted saves to keep points alive in the Elite 8 and then just hit ridiculous cut shots and swings when we needed them. Such a great season for her!! Amazing for her and the team!!!!
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Post by raj on Dec 15, 2023 13:44:30 GMT -5
Yes Sarah! I think Carter called Sarah the team’s motor in a recent interview which is a great way to talk about her impact. She’d score points, she’d pass, she’d make ridiculous diving one fisted saves to keep points alive in the Elite 8 and then just hit ridiculous cut shots and swings when we needed them. Such a great season for her!! What a joke. Bet the committee would like a do over after last night.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2023 13:45:30 GMT -5
Also have been wondering about Devyn a good bit, and whether or not she could be moving on. I’m not sure what her NIL status is, but I thought she was near the bottom of the team along with Izzy. That could be a reason to go pro, moving back to middle somewhere. Also wondering with MJ moving on, the tight little trio of MJ, Jade, and Dev leaves only Robinson left, and that could be another strong reason to move on (I used to see them walking around together a lot in the offseason). Does anyone know what her education goals are? Maybe she’s ready to be done and isn’t as interested in a masters as others have? Devyn out of all probably was affected most by our 6-2 offense. Many nights next to Dana Rettke, Dev was the biggest kill getter/ offensive threat when I used to pay attention Dev was super active with TikTok. Dev pretty close with CC, and Carter Booth for next season team. I think she gets on with Asjia Oneal but that could be talent recognizing talent. Dev first fell in love with volleyball while living in Texas. I hope somehow, someway it works out that she stays a fifth year despite the potential uncertainty over a possible switch back to a 5-1 system.
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 15, 2023 13:45:45 GMT -5
Troll be gone. I love me some Skinner, but Franklin popped off the whole season.
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Dec 15, 2023 13:46:12 GMT -5
Yes Sarah! I think Carter called Sarah the team’s motor in a recent interview which is a great way to talk about her impact. She’d score points, she’d pass, she’d make ridiculous diving one fisted saves to keep points alive in the Elite 8 and then just hit ridiculous cut shots and swings when we needed them. Such a great season for her!! What a joke. Bet the committee would like a do over after last night.
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Post by GoGophs on Dec 15, 2023 13:50:31 GMT -5
Congratulations to her! She very much deserved it and has developed into a great player, love to see it
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Post by hookem24 on Dec 15, 2023 13:52:31 GMT -5
Troll be gone. I love me some Skinner, but Franklin popped off the whole season. as if madi didn’t? 😭 i don’t understand this rationale
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 15, 2023 13:56:35 GMT -5
Troll be gone. I love me some Skinner, but Franklin popped off the whole season. as if madi didn’t? 😭 i don’t understand this rationale Omg stfu. I love Skinner, and she would have been equally deserving. The Texas fanbase: Go enjoy your much deserved win and your team’s peaking at the perfect time. Not everything needs to be a debate.
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Dec 15, 2023 14:00:08 GMT -5
Troll be gone. I love me some Skinner, but Franklin popped off the whole season. as if madi didn’t? 😭 i don’t understand this rationale I know some people are sick of this narrative, but Franklin did have a major health scare this summer and her return to the sport was questionable. Going from someone who no one knew if they’d be playing at the beginning of the season to being one of the top players in the country says a lot. Skinner had a fantastic season as well, but given what Franklin had to overcome, the award is justified.
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Post by dbro1970 on Dec 15, 2023 14:02:46 GMT -5
Spend spring break down in Cali too tbh Sounds fun to me!!!! we have an opening on the left...let them both try for it.
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Post by dbro1970 on Dec 15, 2023 14:03:33 GMT -5
We have two recruits coming in 2024 that set. Check out Morgan Van Wie If Van Wie sets in 2024 it means either she came in way above expectations, or Fuerbringer is hurt/a major disappointment. For next year Fuerbringer's expected setting level is way ahead of Van Wie's. Sheffield doesn't really promise anything, though, and there's no guarantee that once Addy Horner comes in that we don't go back to a 6-2. If all four MB/RS's stick around (hard to see why Booth wouldn't so it's the other three to be concerned about) then one of them will end up coming in off the bench, and they all have to know that. Since Devyn and CC are probably walking this year, you'd think it would be one of them who transfers out, and maybe we don't figure out who until after Spring ball. I really hope at least one of Izzy and MJ stick around and practice with the team in the spring - although, if Izzy graduates this semester I don't see why she would. If not, then I suppose it's a chance for GG and Saige to practice their overhand setting. was hoping mj played in the sring.
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 15, 2023 14:04:06 GMT -5
as if madi didn’t? 😭 i don’t understand this rationale I know some people are sick of this narrative, but Franklin did have a major health scare this summer and her return to the sport was questionable. Going from someone who no one knew if they’d be playing at the beginning of the season to being one of the top players in the country says a lot. Skinner had a fantastic season as well, but given what Franklin had to overcome, the award is justified. Exactly. Both are deserving; Frank’s journey since being academically ineligible to injury to First Team AA is a great story. Also true is that we got spanked last night and Skinner did much of the spanking. Much respect to her and if Madisen wants to use her covid year in Madison then… hey, gurl!
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Post by AmeriCanVBfan on Dec 15, 2023 14:06:17 GMT -5
as if madi didn’t? 😭 i don’t understand this rationale I know some people are sick of this narrative, but Franklin did have a major health scare this summer and her return to the sport was questionable. Going from someone who no one knew if they’d be playing at the beginning of the season to being one of the top players in the country says a lot. Skinner had a fantastic season as well, but given what Franklin had to overcome, the award is justified. Even without the health scare, the award is justified.
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