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Post by greenesail on Aug 9, 2024 14:37:36 GMT -5
Still no one has taken Dana's #16. That should be retired, in my opinion. |
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Aug 9, 2024 14:44:16 GMT -5
Any indications yet on who will be playing opposite? Nope. It's only the third day of practice today! We've not seen much in the way of film, and I expect we won't know more until they play Bradley on the 20th. It's still possible they play a 6-2. They've been talking up the senior transfer setter Anderson, but they do that for every backup setter the badgers have ever had. I'm personally still expecting a 5-1. I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. |
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Post by chibadgerfan on Aug 9, 2024 14:55:24 GMT -5
Nope. It's only the third day of practice today! We've not seen much in the way of film, and I expect we won't know more until they play Bradley on the 20th. It's still possible they play a 6-2. They've been talking up the senior transfer setter Anderson, but they do that for every backup setter the badgers have ever had. I'm personally still expecting a 5-1. I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Yep, and you didn’t even mention Booth and Crawford. And incoming freshman Serafinowska. We have an embarrassment of riches at MB/RS. I think the more exciting part will be seeing who ends up at OH2. I assume Orzol, but who knows. |
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 9, 2024 15:14:46 GMT -5
Nope. It's only the third day of practice today! We've not seen much in the way of film, and I expect we won't know more until they play Bradley on the 20th. It's still possible they play a 6-2. They've been talking up the senior transfer setter Anderson, but they do that for every backup setter the badgers have ever had. I'm personally still expecting a 5-1. I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Until we know for sure we're running a 5-1, it could be Anna and Dev. That's my point. I agree Anna is more likely to be RS in a 5-1. Scoring from the middle becomes more of an issue, and that would suggest Dev is there instead of CC. But we don't actually know because we haven't seen the team on the court. |
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 9, 2024 15:16:24 GMT -5
I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Yep, and you didn’t even mention Booth and Crawford. And incoming freshman Serafinowska. We have an embarrassment of riches at MB/RS. I think the more exciting part will be seeing who ends up at OH2. I assume Orzol, but who knows. Was happy to see TSC very engaged in the pics and videos we've seen so far. She's a real wild card this year. So much athleticism. |
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Post by savannahbadger on Aug 9, 2024 15:18:35 GMT -5
And incoming freshman Serafinowska. Is she here yet? |
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 9, 2024 15:20:01 GMT -5
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Post by dodger on Aug 9, 2024 15:37:37 GMT -5
Nope. It's only the third day of practice today! We've not seen much in the way of film, and I expect we won't know more until they play Bradley on the 20th. It's still possible they play a 6-2. They've been talking up the senior transfer setter Anderson, but they do that for every backup setter the badgers have ever had. I'm personally still expecting a 5-1. I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Ok badger, badger; lets clarify your post, ok? “The devastating combo”. This is when Ana and Rob are next to each other in Rot 1 (setter in rb) and Rot 2 ( setter in mb -6) with Ana in the oppo and Rob in MH wisc had Ana go quick and Rob go slide for 2 rotations. So even though Ana playing Oppo she is the middle hitter for 2 rotations on SR! If Rob played Oppo and Ana MH you could still run these same 2 options in the same 2 rotations on SR: all thats required is that they be next to each other: You also mention 5-1 if u in 5-1 and Rob is MH2 and ana oppo or ana MH2 and Rob the oppo: you still have devastating combo: The only time ana as a middle and slide issue you implied would be Ana as MH1 next to setter where a slide hitter preferred : in this situation Ana wouldn’t be as potentially offensive? The biggest issue with Ana in middle in 5-1 or 6-2: when opponent in system and going quick to OH’s and RSH’s Ana’s lateral spped becomes issue. SIDE NOTE: Wisc could do Canada a favor: run a 5-1 and leave ana in for 6 rotations so she is more ready for pro and national team requirements! Good Luck Wiscy!!💪🏽. May you be in system 75% and transition offense at 45% !! |
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Aug 9, 2024 16:11:06 GMT -5
Milwaukee Journal online this AM: But before Franklin attacks her final year of college ball, she’ll continue to recover from her injury. She is limited to back-row play right now.
“Fortunately, she’s been a faster healer and seems to be progressing pretty well,” Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield said. “She’s not hitting right now. We’re not having her do any front-row things because it’s still a bone bruise. We want that sucker to get healthy so it’s not lingering throughout the season.” I appreciate you updating us, but you should link to the article, even if it's paywalled. The way to make sure that vball coverage continues is to give them traffic. BTW... They have a deal going. 12 mths for $1 per www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2024/08/09/uws-sarah-franklin-is-back-at-practice-after-spraining-her-ankle-while-playing-for-national-team-in/74734335007/ |
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Post by badgerbadgerbadger on Aug 9, 2024 16:18:49 GMT -5
I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Ok badger, badger; lets clarify your post, ok? “The devastating combo”. This is when Ana and Rob are next to each other in Rot 1 (setter in rb) and Rot 2 ( setter in mb -6) with Ana in the oppo and Rob in MH wisc had Ana go quick and Rob go slide for 2 rotations. So even though Ana playing Oppo she is the middle hitter for 2 rotations on SR! If Rob played Oppo and Ana MH you could still run these same 2 options in the same 2 rotations on SR: all thats required is that they be next to each other: You also mention 5-1 if u in 5-1 and Rob is MH2 and ana oppo or ana MH2 and Rob the oppo: you still have devastating combo: The only time ana as a middle and slide issue you implied would be Ana as MH1 next to setter where a slide hitter preferred : in this situation Ana wouldn’t be as potentially offensive? The biggest issue with Ana in middle in 5-1 or 6-2: when opponent in system and going quick to OH’s and RSH’s Ana’s lateral spped becomes issue. SIDE NOTE: Wisc could do Canada a favor: run a 5-1 and leave ana in for 6 rotations so she is more ready for pro and national team requirements! Good Luck Wiscy!!💪🏽. May you be in system 75% and transition offense at 45% !! Lol, sure I might not know all the technicalities, but you came in here raring as an a**hole gatekeeper for what? To preen and feel superior lol? Then perhaps having better grammar, punctuations, and sentence structure so that you don't look like a 5-years old all high up on meth writing this would have helped you in that goal. Ironic that volleyball is actively trying so hard to get new fans and more viewers and then @$$%*!*s like you are out here trying to gatekeep lmaooo. |
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Post by Badger Alum on Aug 9, 2024 16:19:13 GMT -5
Isn't today also the day they "deliver" tickets and Badger swag to season ticket holders? Or have they stopped doing that now that most (all?) are electronic?
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Post by dodger on Aug 9, 2024 16:49:24 GMT -5
Ok badger, badger; lets clarify your post, ok? “The devastating combo”. This is when Ana and Rob are next to each other in Rot 1 (setter in rb) and Rot 2 ( setter in mb -6) with Ana in the oppo and Rob in MH wisc had Ana go quick and Rob go slide for 2 rotations. So even though Ana playing Oppo she is the middle hitter for 2 rotations on SR! If Rob played Oppo and Ana MH you could still run these same 2 options in the same 2 rotations on SR: all thats required is that they be next to each other: You also mention 5-1 if u in 5-1 and Rob is MH2 and ana oppo or ana MH2 and Rob the oppo: you still have devastating combo: The only time ana as a middle and slide issue you implied would be Ana as MH1 next to setter where a slide hitter preferred : in this situation Ana wouldn’t be as potentially offensive? The biggest issue with Ana in middle in 5-1 or 6-2: when opponent in system and going quick to OH’s and RSH’s Ana’s lateral spped becomes issue. SIDE NOTE: Wisc could do Canada a favor: run a 5-1 and leave ana in for 6 rotations so she is more ready for pro and national team requirements! Good Luck Wiscy!!💪🏽. May you be in system 75% and transition offense at 45% !! Lol, sure I might not know all the technicalities, but you came in here raring as an a**hole gatekeeper for what? To preen and feel superior lol? Then perhaps having better grammar, punctuations, and sentence structure so that you don't look like a 5-years old all high up on meth writing this would have helped you in that goal. Ironic that volleyball is actively trying so hard to get new fans and more viewers and then @$$%*!*s like you are out here trying to gatekeep lmaooo. Anger management: i am not “gate keeping”(?)it was an attempt to help you enjoy the tactics of line up creation. Plus i left with a wish for success for Wiscy:). If your parade was inadvertently rained on apologies! So much anger so so much: hope you got your fav. Season tickets too! ? |
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Post by badgerbreath on Aug 9, 2024 17:01:20 GMT -5
I mean, we say that but I don't see how it is not Anna in a 5-1 at oppo? Arguably best returning offensive opposite in the country and easily our 2nd best pressure release valve after Franklin. Not to mention, Dev is better than Anna at middle prob, and we can bring back the Anna on a quick, Dev on a slide devastating combo from our championship season. Can't do that with Anna at middle because I have seen her hit a total of like 4 slides her whole career here. Not to mention she's prob the best R side blocker in the entire country, and will be critical in slowing down top levels OHs. Ok badger, badger; lets clarify your post, ok? “The devastating combo”. This is when Ana and Rob are next to each other in Rot 1 (setter in rb) and Rot 2 ( setter in mb -6) with Ana in the oppo and Rob in MH wisc had Ana go quick and Rob go slide for 2 rotations. So even though Ana playing Oppo she is the middle hitter for 2 rotations on SR! If Rob played Oppo and Ana MH you could still run these same 2 options in the same 2 rotations on SR: all thats required is that they be next to each other: You also mention 5-1 if u in 5-1 and Rob is MH2 and ana oppo or ana MH2 and Rob the oppo: you still have devastating combo: The only time ana as a middle and slide issue you implied would be Ana as MH1 next to setter where a slide hitter preferred : in this situation Ana wouldn’t be as potentially offensive? The biggest issue with Ana in middle in 5-1 or 6-2: when opponent in system and going quick to OH’s and RSH’s Ana’s lateral spped becomes issue. SIDE NOTE: Wisc could do Canada a favor: run a 5-1 and leave ana in for 6 rotations so she is more ready for pro and national team requirements! Good Luck Wiscy!!💪🏽. May you be in system 75% and transition offense at 45% !! It's true that Anna and Dev are basically interchanging positions in attack when next to each other in the rotation. They also often interchange on the block situationally during transition, but I think the real argument for Robinson over Smrek as MB is that she is quicker laterally pin to pin on the block, though Anna has quite a reach. The only questions in a 5-1 are whether Devyn replaces CC as one of the MBs and who plays M1 and M2. I would think Dev would be the better slide hitter and so would fit better at M1, but badgers haven't run that many slides over the last two years to judge by. |
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Post by tablealgebra on Aug 9, 2024 19:59:22 GMT -5
Ok badger, badger; lets clarify your post, ok? “The devastating combo”. This is when Ana and Rob are next to each other in Rot 1 (setter in rb) and Rot 2 ( setter in mb -6) with Ana in the oppo and Rob in MH wisc had Ana go quick and Rob go slide for 2 rotations. So even though Ana playing Oppo she is the middle hitter for 2 rotations on SR! If Rob played Oppo and Ana MH you could still run these same 2 options in the same 2 rotations on SR: all thats required is that they be next to each other: You also mention 5-1 if u in 5-1 and Rob is MH2 and ana oppo or ana MH2 and Rob the oppo: you still have devastating combo: The only time ana as a middle and slide issue you implied would be Ana as MH1 next to setter where a slide hitter preferred : in this situation Ana wouldn’t be as potentially offensive? The biggest issue with Ana in middle in 5-1 or 6-2: when opponent in system and going quick to OH’s and RSH’s Ana’s lateral spped becomes issue. SIDE NOTE: Wisc could do Canada a favor: run a 5-1 and leave ana in for 6 rotations so she is more ready for pro and national team requirements! Good Luck Wiscy!!💪🏽. May you be in system 75% and transition offense at 45% !! Lol, sure I might not know all the technicalities, but you came in here raring as an a**hole gatekeeper for what? To preen and feel superior lol? Then perhaps having better grammar, punctuations, and sentence structure so that you don't look like a 5-years old all high up on meth writing this would have helped you in that goal. Ironic that volleyball is actively trying so hard to get new fans and more viewers and then @$$%*!*s like you are out here trying to gatekeep lmaooo. Oof, criticism get you angry much? (to be fair, I've also raged on here when someone disagreed with me) But here's my basic, similar take to dodger: Anna and Dev are almost certainly on the inside track for Middle 2 and Opposite (the easiest way to remember which one is OH1/OH2 or M1/M2 is that's how many rotations they are separated from the setter by). Booth is our better slide hitter and will be M1 (since M1 is in the front row for two rotations with the setter, and that's when you hit slides), though to be fair there's an idea that Dev could play M1 and Booth M2. The thing is, the staff likes to play Anna to the middle especially on serve receive because of how devastating Anna's quick attacks are. So whether or not Anna is M2 or Opp, it doesn't really matter when those players are both front row, which are rotations 1 and 2. I admit I really love the idea of Anna playing M2, going back to serve on rotation 3 and having that be a killer scoring rotation for us. Let me illustrate: (I'm using H for outside hitter instead of L) Rotation 1: O M2 H1 H2 L S Rotation 2: H2 O M2 L S H1 Note that both O and M2 are up front. That's what he meant by rotations 1 and 2. Now in rotation 3, while serving: Rotation 3: M1 H2 O S H1 M2 The server would be Smrek and we have three hitters up front, giving us a situation where if she serves them out of system they will face a double block from Orzol, Robinson and Booth. If Smrek loses her accuracy, then you use the libero to serve for her and GG is still a heck of a scorer from the service line. The issue comes in Rotation 6: M2 H1 S O/DS H2 L but if Franklin is H1 (as would be expected; you usually put your best OOS hitter at H1) then you have Franklin on the left and Anna on the quick - if you're in system it's still scary and you could also just run Julia on a bic if you're worried about the blockers cheating. Sure it would be nice to have an actual Opposite to hit a D-ball (right pin back row attack) but if siding out is a problem then just sub in Devyn at opposite - passing will be fine with our personnel and Devyn can run the D-ball, it doesn't have to be good just enough so they can't afford to let her hit with no one up to block. Anyway, that's my attempt to interpret the technical aspects and also explain why I'm not sure I love Anna at opposite that much more than Devyn. |
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Post by chibadgerfan on Aug 9, 2024 21:07:53 GMT -5
And incoming freshman Serafinowska. Is she here yet? Yes. |
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