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Post by tablealgebra on Jul 8, 2024 18:37:37 GMT -5
Just like with the way blocks of television are programmed now it's binge mode for Baby Badger videos. Trinity Shadd-Ceres is next and she is athletic in spades. She had played volleyball for Kitchener-Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club. Team Strive to be specific. The following video is from a year ago and her team did not do well and she had flashes but made several mistakes. She is in purple uniform #6 in the far court playing 6 rotation OH. In the time since she has been chosen for Canada's 2023 National Excellence Program and another year of volleyball experience to make some more strides. Just like Tosia's video no score is provided. I don't think Trinity will make too big of an impact in her freshmen year. We need Julia and Frank to stay healthy as we will be thin at OH this year.
I only watched the first 10 minutes or so but she seems like a really strong passer. obviously will be facing much tougher serves in college but all the ones I saw were perfect. If she plays this year the most important thing for her to do well is pass. Block adequately, hit adequately, back row defense adequately, but her passing has to hold up against targeted serves. But who knows: 6-8 weeks may go by quicker than we think and Franklin may be ready to play 5 sets on opening day, and then it will all be moot.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Jul 8, 2024 22:20:59 GMT -5
What do people think of the DS/Libero situation? It is looking like Orzol will play OH (which I think is a good thing) so between the 4 smalls to take those spots. My thoughts are with Orzol and Franklin passing 6 rotations the passing is in a decent spot, they held it down with just them for many rotations last year, if we can add a good passer at Lib, the passing can be a strength. And with our hitters, we are in business and Julia doesn't have to be relied on too heavily front row, if passing is good charlie can dish it to whichever of Carter/devyn/Anna is playing and back row Sarah most of the time and not put a huge load on Julia. Who do we think is most likely to emerge as that? are lola or maile that good yet? Is saige healthy enough to get reps in all summer and withstand the season? Is GGs passing improving? I think GG fits best as the OPPs DS this upcoming season, can just focus on defense and not carry a big passing load. Only caveat to that plan would be if TSCs back row attack is baller and her defense is good maybe she can DS the OPP like Demps. Overall the positive is there are a lot of potential options, the negative is there is no sure fire solution. What do people think? If a good unit is in place here and Charlie is playing well by mid year, I think every team would be scared to play this badger team I think the only way to know is to see them on the court. Up until then all is pure speculation. Think the only solid thing we know is Julia at OH. Need to see what TSC brings too in that regard.
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Post by tablealgebra on Jul 9, 2024 0:51:42 GMT -5
It's no secret that we've struggled with serve receive and defending. Julia Orzol has been a gift from the God's to Badger nation. No seriously, imagine what last season could have been like without her. She's insanely talented, and I hope she's a captain this upcoming season. We won a natty with her playing OH, so I'm manifesting that moving her back will bring good-luck. Fingers crossed that Saige is finally strong enough to return to the court after rehabbing and undergoing multiple surgeries— kudos to her for that. Based on the film I've seen, I'd say that Lola is more likely than Maile to get on the court. Looking in the 2025 season, Kristen Scott Simon will be a baby Badger... and she has the potential to be a star. Our worries about depth will no longer exist - It will be a battle between Saige, Lola, Maile and Kristen for DS and L roles. Not sure what the outcome will be for GG this season. There's so many variables and unknowns... If Saige is 100% healthy, I think she has chance to get major court time. I kind of think that neither Lola and Maile will be ready to compete for the Libero shirt next year, and both of them plus Simon will be ready to compete for it in 2025, making that year a crazily competitive year for our back row players. Lola is trying to be ready and I think few outsiders really know about Maile, so I may be wrong on both counts. If Saige is healthy or either of them are ready for the shirt, then I think GG gets shifted to DS'ing for the opposite where they can move her into and out of the passing formation as needs dictate. Otherwise, a situation where GG has the shirt but a second libero (yes, those are coming) will be available for passing substitutions is a distinct possibility. It's also not outside the realm of possibility that Carly Anderson DS's for the opposite. That would open up some extra possibilities as well, as she would probably then become an alternate setter in some situations allowing Charlie to take some swings (remember, Fuerbringer played beach, so she can hit, and if you doubt it watch the UA All-Star game). Especially in rotation 6 when our M2 (non-slide specialist) is in there, we would have room for some creative plays where Fuerbringer lines up at opposite on the initial pass and Anderson sets.
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Post by volleyball90 on Jul 9, 2024 5:54:03 GMT -5
It's no secret that we've struggled with serve receive and defending. Julia Orzol has been a gift from the God's to Badger nation. No seriously, imagine what last season could have been like without her. She's insanely talented, and I hope she's a captain this upcoming season. We won a natty with her playing OH, so I'm manifesting that moving her back will bring good-luck. Fingers crossed that Saige is finally strong enough to return to the court after rehabbing and undergoing multiple surgeries— kudos to her for that. Based on the film I've seen, I'd say that Lola is more likely than Maile to get on the court. Looking in the 2025 season, Kristen Scott Simon will be a baby Badger... and she has the potential to be a star. Our worries about depth will no longer exist - It will be a battle between Saige, Lola, Maile and Kristen for DS and L roles. Not sure what the outcome will be for GG this season. There's so many variables and unknowns... If Saige is 100% healthy, I think she has chance to get major court time. I kind of think that neither Lola and Maile will be ready to compete for the Libero shirt next year, and both of them plus Simon will be ready to compete for it in 2025, making that year a crazily competitive year for our back row players. Lola is trying to be ready and I think few outsiders really know about Maile, so I may be wrong on both counts. If Saige is healthy or either of them are ready for the shirt, then I think GG gets shifted to DS'ing for the opposite where they can move her into and out of the passing formation as needs dictate. Otherwise, a situation where GG has the shirt but a second libero (yes, those are coming) will be available for passing substitutions is a distinct possibility. It's also not outside the realm of possibility that Carly Anderson DS's for the opposite. That would open up some extra possibilities as well, as she would probably then become an alternate setter in some situations allowing Charlie to take some swings (remember, Fuerbringer played beach, so she can hit, and if you doubt it watch the UA All-Star game). Especially in rotation 6 when our M2 (non-slide specialist) is in there, we would have room for some creative plays where Fuerbringer lines up at opposite on the initial pass and Anderson sets. How is Carly's serve? As that's a very good point about her being the DS much like Izzy. Though I highly doubt seeing Charlie take swings when we never had Hilley take swings. Hilley was literaly POY in Minnesota as an OH with Izzy as her setter. If we weren't going to do it then, I don't see us doing that now.
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Post by badgerguru on Jul 9, 2024 9:18:43 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEVYN
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Post by badgerbreath on Jul 9, 2024 10:34:58 GMT -5
That is a REALLY good photo of her.
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Post by Burly Ives on Jul 9, 2024 11:16:34 GMT -5
Just like with the way blocks of television are programmed now it's binge mode for Baby Badger videos. Trinity Shadd-Ceres is next and she is athletic in spades. She had played volleyball for Kitchener-Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club. Team Strive to be specific. The following video is from a year ago and her team did not do well and she had flashes but made several mistakes. She is in purple uniform #6 in the far court playing 6 rotation OH. In the time since she has been chosen for Canada's 2023 National Excellence Program and another year of volleyball experience to make some more strides. Just like Tosia's video no score is provided. I don't think Trinity will make too big of an impact in her freshmen year. We need Julia and Frank to stay healthy as we will be thin at OH this year.
I only watched the first 10 minutes or so but she seems like a really strong passer. obviously will be facing much tougher serves in college but all the ones I saw were perfect. She was a little erratic on some of her attacks but showed some extreme athleticism on one of the kills I seen. I thought she did well for herself passing, one of her earlier passing attempts was blooper reel. But I only saw about 10 -15 minutes. TSC could be a real threat ala back row attacks in a couple years ( I sure hope so at least)
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Post by chibadgerfan on Jul 9, 2024 14:03:21 GMT -5
One thing I‘ve thought about is the possibility of utilizing Van Wie as an RS in 2024, rather than being limited to solely a 3rd setter role. Being left handed, she could potentially score right away (I assume this would only be required if Robinson and Smrek needed at other positions for whatever reasons).
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Jul 9, 2024 14:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by Burly Ives on Jul 9, 2024 14:53:49 GMT -5
Speaking of Van Wie here from a Madtown Juniors contest earlier this year. Just a bit of game footage. Van Wie is number #9 far court.
Looked real solid here. Nice serve too.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Jul 9, 2024 15:02:56 GMT -5
In case you can't see what's in the link. There was a pic of Sarah with a young camper along with this. Seems to me injury is on the less severe side, and prob a 4-6 week return from injury. It said, "So impressed by @sarahfrankk13. The best college player in America stands (in an orthopedic boot!) for 1,000+ autographs/photos over two-day badgervb camp. Takes care of the last kid but instead of making a fast getaway, she STAYS, just to make sure she didn’t miss anyone. 🏐 🐐
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Post by pepperjack on Jul 9, 2024 15:26:54 GMT -5
Copied from the article: Benet coach Brad Baker is thrilled for Tarnow. "We're excited," Baker said. "That's like committing to Alabama or Georgia for football. It's one thing to go to a school's camp and then play there, but to play (at Wisconsin) is way different right now. They're only recruiting the absolute best kids in the nation, so to be in that category is really, really special."
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Post by pepperjack on Jul 9, 2024 15:35:41 GMT -5
Hey everyone! I know it's very early, but I wanted to get this out there. If any season ticket holders are looking to sell (2) tickets to a match this season, please send me a DM. I'm really excited to take my Mom to her first-ever Badger sporting event, and wanted to check here first before buying tickets online. Thanks a bunch
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Post by vballer6 on Jul 9, 2024 17:02:27 GMT -5
From VBAdrenaline.com "Sarah Hickman is the highest remaining overall PPV athlete. With a 295 rating she is a prize for any class and so it should be no surprise the schools in the hunt are some very familiar programs. You can look for Stanford, Wisconsin and possibly Texas to be potential finalists for the Houston Opposite. Hickman hasn't named finalists, but those schools had a presence the past two days around her court. You can also expect her to not make any decision in the near future. Hickman is set on taking her time and going on her official visits before deciding (good for her). ...but Wisconsin has been making a hard push." If Kelly could pick up Hickman yet for the 2026 class that would be a massive addition! A 6'5 lefty on the right side would really solidify the pins for many years to come! Sarah is an excellent talent and would love to see her as a Badger!
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Post by clambinator on Jul 9, 2024 17:30:46 GMT -5
From VBAdrenaline.com "Sarah Hickman is the highest remaining overall PPV athlete. With a 295 rating she is a prize for any class and so it should be no surprise the schools in the hunt are some very familiar programs. You can look for Stanford, Wisconsin and possibly Texas to be potential finalists for the Houston Opposite. Hickman hasn't named finalists, but those schools had a presence the past two days around her court. You can also expect her to not make any decision in the near future. Hickman is set on taking her time and going on her official visits before deciding (good for her). ...but Wisconsin has been making a hard push." If Kelly could pick up Hickman yet for the 2026 class that would be a massive addition! A 6'5 lefty on the right side would really solidify the pins for many years to come! Sarah is an excellent talent and would love to see her as a Badger! If we get Hickman, I believe that solidifies our first ever program recruiting class #1 ranking!
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