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Post by badgerbreath on Jun 10, 2024 2:13:20 GMT -5
I think badgerbreath is saying “pass” when he means “dig.” As an international opp, Smreck would be hidden in serve receive and would not pass, but she would play 3 back row rotations where she would have to defend. FWIW I think she projects as a middle internationally. Thank you. Yes, I was bring lazy. I was not anticipating her receiving serve, but she has to play BR as a RS internationally, unless you do some tricks with the libero. She really hasn’t shown the ability to do play BR yet. Certainly less than Rettke and Nelson before her. Maybe she will eventually, but we haven’t seen it. I think she projects as a middle under international rules, and as a RS under NCAA rules, but I do wonder if she will be perceived as too slow laterally as a MB internationally. When I get responses like the quoted one it helps me understand how scientists (like myself) can put people off by emphasizing jargon as opposed to understanding. I guess that happens in every walk of luife. |
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Post by vbdiva on Jun 10, 2024 8:29:25 GMT -5
Since the Wisconsin ticket office sucks... I will be giving out the pre-sale code 10 minutes after it opens up on Ticketmaster (after I buy my tix, lol).... stay tuned.
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Post by vbdiva on Jun 10, 2024 9:14:15 GMT -5
KENTUCKY24
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Post by greatlakesvballer on Jun 10, 2024 9:23:04 GMT -5
Or Wisconsin24 works too.
We got tickets! Yeaaaaaaaa! in section 116.
(Suggestion: Wear a blue t-shirt for the first match, Wisconsin fans!  ) |
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Post by vbdiva on Jun 10, 2024 9:31:58 GMT -5
I was able to get Row A!
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Post by slxpress on Jun 10, 2024 9:32:51 GMT -5
Since the Wisconsin ticket office sucks... I will be giving out the pre-sale code 10 minutes after it opens up on Ticketmaster (after I buy my tix, lol).... stay tuned. I’ve heard the code is going to be LANDFAIR, but it may end up being switched for Nebraska tickets at the last minute, depending on NIL. |
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Post by vbdiva on Jun 10, 2024 10:20:08 GMT -5
Since the Wisconsin ticket office sucks... I will be giving out the pre-sale code 10 minutes after it opens up on Ticketmaster (after I buy my tix, lol).... stay tuned. I’ve heard the code is going to be LANDFAIR, but it may end up being switched for Nebraska tickets at the last minute, depending on NIL. I actually used your familiar nickname as my code: %*$#HEAD ..... and boom.... we got the inbred special. |
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Post by slxpress on Jun 10, 2024 10:23:35 GMT -5
I’ve heard the code is going to be LANDFAIR, but it may end up being switched for Nebraska tickets at the last minute, depending on NIL. I actually used your familiar nickname as my code: %*$#HEAD ..... and boom.... we got the inbred special. Sweet! What a deal! |
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jun 10, 2024 10:37:51 GMT -5
I'm really interested to see what the trajectory of her pro career will be. She would have an extremely long way to be a high level 6-ro opp and im not sure if the lateral speed is there to be an elite MB. She can really destroy a 1 ball tho This is really what I was trying to ask. Offensively, I think she’’d be strong at either position. Defensively, we haven’t seen her show off the lateral agility needed by a pro middle, and I struggle to imagine her playing 3 rotations in the back row. I guess what I’m ultimately asking is, has any badger fan heard tell/hints that Smrek gets significant reps during practice blocking in the middle or playing 6 rotations? She'd be useful in the double-sub situation, but IDK that's enough to put her on a international roster |
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Post by uofaGRAD on Jun 10, 2024 10:56:19 GMT -5
This is really what I was trying to ask. Offensively, I think she’’d be strong at either position. Defensively, we haven’t seen her show off the lateral agility needed by a pro middle, and I struggle to imagine her playing 3 rotations in the back row. I guess what I’m ultimately asking is, has any badger fan heard tell/hints that Smrek gets significant reps during practice blocking in the middle or playing 6 rotations? She'd be useful in the double-sub situation, but IDK that's enough to put her on a international roster it’s worth it for Canada and pro teams with star oppos. KVR for Canada doesn’t need a real backup anymore so taking Smrek as a dub sub opposite is super nice |
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Post by xlumie on Jun 10, 2024 11:16:21 GMT -5
Since the Wisconsin ticket office sucks... I will be giving out the pre-sale code 10 minutes after it opens up on Ticketmaster (after I buy my tix, lol).... stay tuned. I’ve heard the code is going to be LANDFAIR, but it may end up being switched for Nebraska tickets at the last minute, depending on NIL. LMAOOOO. Hear me out ya'll: texasfight - huskerfrosh - vbdiva. |
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Post by badgervb982597 on Jun 10, 2024 12:11:00 GMT -5
I'm really interested to see what the trajectory of her pro career will be. She would have an extremely long way to be a high level 6-ro opp and im not sure if the lateral speed is there to be an elite MB. She can really destroy a 1 ball tho This is really what I was trying to ask. Offensively, I think she’’d be strong at either position. Defensively, we haven’t seen her show off the lateral agility needed by a pro middle, and I struggle to imagine her playing 3 rotations in the back row. I guess what I’m ultimately asking is, has any badger fan heard tell/hints that Smrek gets significant reps during practice blocking in the middle or playing 6 rotations? Smrek will almost for sure me playing as a RS in the pros IMO, don’t forget she was the most efficient RS/MB in the NCAA last year and poses a huge block on the RS, helping to stop even more so in the pros, a big OH. Yes we have not seen her BR defense, but you can bet that Kelly and Co have been and will continue to train her BR as they know they know that’s likely her position long term wise, and she can have a much bigger impact as a RS than a MB in a game. Not many players her height can play RS as efficiently as she can (In and OOS). Even so, worst case wouldn’t you expect pro European coaches to train her in the BR? Even if that means developing for 1-2 years first, plenty of coaches do this. The ceiling is just too high to not develop her back row game. |
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Post by vbdiva on Jun 10, 2024 12:12:29 GMT -5
I stay ready.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Jun 10, 2024 12:30:59 GMT -5
This is really what I was trying to ask. Offensively, I think she’’d be strong at either position. Defensively, we haven’t seen her show off the lateral agility needed by a pro middle, and I struggle to imagine her playing 3 rotations in the back row. I guess what I’m ultimately asking is, has any badger fan heard tell/hints that Smrek gets significant reps during practice blocking in the middle or playing 6 rotations? Smrek will almost for sure me playing as a RS in the pros IMO, don’t forget she was the most efficient RS/MB in the NCAA last year and poses a huge block on the RS, helping to stop even more so in the pros, a big OH. Yes we have not seen her BR defense, but you can bet that Kelly and Co have been and will continue to train her BR as they know they know that’s likely her position long term wise, and she can have a much bigger impact as a RS than a MB in a game. Not many players her height can play RS as efficiently as she can (In and OOS). Even so, worst case wouldn’t you expect pro European coaches to train her in the BR? Even if that means developing for 1-2 years first, plenty of coaches do this. The ceiling is just too high to not develop her back row game. I'd be down for that, too. |
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Post by rainbowbadger on Jun 10, 2024 12:31:13 GMT -5
We scored our tix for the Showcase - section 105, row J!
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