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Post by jade58 on Sept 3, 2024 17:00:50 GMT -5
The badgers improved every single game. They are coming off of a lot of injuries and it’s clear they had limited time to work out connectivity/communication. Even for the senior players it’s a whole new dynamic with a setter that can up the tempo. I was hoping we could build up to some of these tougher opponents, but schedule is what it is. We played all top ten teams. There’s no reason to throw the towel in. These ladies need to stay off the social media ignore the haters and get it done. The season is not over. Every single one of them has the potential to go far this a season! Let’s go! Rather see them play tough opponents than Lolly-pop kind of teams like some B1G are playing. I could name a few. Feels good to win but if you are winning against inferior small teams its not a true test of your ability or preparation. Huge props to our coaches for bitting off the big Fish early on. It would have been great to get the W but we are more than preparing for the upcoming season.
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Post by netninja on Sept 3, 2024 17:21:49 GMT -5
A realistic goal for the next 3 weeks is to win 6 games, get Julia healthy and ready to play 6 rotations, improve hitter connections, establish a solid back row lineup, and get our swagger back. Then we play MN on the road and that will be a big test. The key is winning next 2, which on paper look easy but won’t be. And if we go to MN fully healthy I like our chances.
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Post by badgerguru on Sept 3, 2024 17:26:54 GMT -5
The team must be really banged up because it seems Wisconsin was replacing it's inconsistent/weaker players and returning its strengths - so a drop seems odd. Though I guess the switch from 6-2 to 5-1 could be a blow as well, considering the importance of the block as well as forcing an MB/OPP who was part of the teams "strengths" out of the lineup. I wish we had TTA for this season & then I could see more where you’re coming from. Yes, Charlie has a much higher ceiling than either setter from last year but they also had a year under their belt working in that same system. & our passing troubles never really got a distinct upgrade
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Post by swaggyp on Sept 3, 2024 17:56:49 GMT -5
Despite these recent setbacks against such strong opponents, the Badgers are still very much a top contender in the Big Ten, and their potential is limitless. With the talent and determination on this roster, I’m confident they’ll take the B1G by storm stronger than ever. I’m excited to see how they regroup and take on the rest of the season—they’ve got all the pieces to make a deep run, and I believe they will! ChatGPT wrote this.
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 3, 2024 18:01:33 GMT -5
Hopefully the Stanford and Texas matches put the Wisconsin service errors rant to bed. Service errors are not the reason Wisconsin is losing against the elite teams.
Also, I get this has been a very tough start to the season and Wisconsin is still trying to find their groove, but I have a hard time seeing Wisconsin as a final four team this year without Smrek being a 3+ kills per set, .300%, 1+ blocker per set opposite.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 3, 2024 18:03:44 GMT -5
Hopefully the Stanford and Texas matches put the Wisconsin service errors rant to bed. Service errors are not the reason Wisconsin is losing against the elite teams. Um. Against Texas they were part of the reason. To say otherwise is not looking at the results of missed serves in game 2-4.
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 3, 2024 18:12:34 GMT -5
Hopefully the Stanford and Texas matches put the Wisconsin service errors rant to bed. Service errors are not the reason Wisconsin is losing against the elite teams. Um. Against Texas they were part of the reason. To say otherwise is not looking at the results of missed serves in game 2-4. 5 of Wisconsin's 10 service errors came in sets 1 and 2, where the sets were tied in number of points scored (Texas had 6 service errors during that time). The other 5 service errors for Wisconsin came in sets 3 and 4 where Texas outscored them +24!!!! Like I said, Wisconsin's service errors aren't the reason why they are losing.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 3, 2024 18:28:48 GMT -5
Um. Against Texas they were part of the reason. To say otherwise is not looking at the results of missed serves in game 2-4. 5 of Wisconsin's 10 service errors came in sets 1 and 2, where the sets were tied in number of points scored (Texas had 6 service errors during that time). The other 5 service errors for Wisconsin came in sets 3 and 4 where Texas outscored them +24!!!! Like I said, Wisconsin's service errors aren't the reason why they are losing. You don't think serving became easier as a result? Texas' passing numbers went up in direct relation to how easy the serving became.
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Post by ay2013 on Sept 3, 2024 18:30:53 GMT -5
5 of Wisconsin's 10 service errors came in sets 1 and 2, where the sets were tied in number of points scored (Texas had 6 service errors during that time). The other 5 service errors for Wisconsin came in sets 3 and 4 where Texas outscored them +24!!!! Like I said, Wisconsin's service errors aren't the reason why they are losing. You don't think serving became easier as a result? Texas' passing numbers went up in direct relation to how easy the serving became. You don't get outscored by 24 in two sets because you are serving too easy.
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Post by moimoi on Sept 3, 2024 18:37:16 GMT -5
The sky is not falling! ( Yet). Wisconsin will right the ship by December I am sure. Go badgers!
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Post by pepperjack on Sept 3, 2024 18:53:23 GMT -5
Did any of the freshman arrive in January? I’m watching the spent PSU vs Louisville match and man those extra months really did wonders for Izzy’s connection with her hitters.
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Sept 3, 2024 18:56:02 GMT -5
Did any of the freshman arrive in January? I’m watching the spent PSU vs Louisville match and man those extra months really did wonders for Izzy’s connection with her hitters. No, they all arrived at various points over the summer, and couldn’t “officially” practice until early August per NCAA rules (they did have captains practices and weight training, but no time with the coaches)
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Post by savannahbadger on Sept 3, 2024 21:17:59 GMT -5
I need to see what happened, but… we’re not getting swept by SMU here. 3 losses to top 6 teams isn’t anything to feel bad about.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 3, 2024 21:26:46 GMT -5
You don't think serving became easier as a result? Texas' passing numbers went up in direct relation to how easy the serving became. You don't get outscored by 24 in two sets because you are serving too easy. 🤣🤣
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Post by moimoi on Sept 3, 2024 21:53:46 GMT -5
I need to see what happened, but… we’re not getting swept by SMU here. 3 losses to top 6 teams isn’t anything to feel bad about. I agree with you. It'll pay dividend once we enter the post season. It's less of how you start the season and more of how you finish.
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