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Post by Del Bocavista on Dec 22, 2023 15:32:05 GMT -5
Re leaders, in the timeout in set 3 vs Texas, Anna had GG for about 30 seconds face to face with a display of leadership of trying to get her calmed down and playing. I had a good view and was impressed by not only her grabbing control of the situation, but in her demeanor.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 22, 2023 15:34:01 GMT -5
I'm not bothered by Cook saying he doesn't like transfers and then still using them. Otherwise he's recruiting with one arm tied around his back. He can hate transfers and still use them to his advantage. Whether Landfair actually adds to that program, otoh, is questionable - certainly she would have been better than Batenhorst this year but Batenhorst looks like she'll be 5th on the depth chart next year. It does occur to me that internationally Landfair looks like she might switch to opposite but I don't think that's what this transfer is about and besides she'd be sitting a year behind Beason (unless they switched to a 6-2 lol). On the other hand, Landfair to us may be worrying some because her passing isn't great and we saw that all play out this year, but Landfair passes balls that are served at her well, so you can simply squeeze her in the front row and then DS her in back if she is struggling to pass there. Whether that's what she wants is another thing but at this point I don't know any top programs that are promising playing time to anyone, so if she wants to transfer to a top program that would be the risk. But in 2025, Landfair most likely would play six rotations for us (I'd anticipate her back row attack being necessary in 2025). You dont mind hypocrisy? I dont mind any team using the portal (I think over using it has its negative aspects but ive already stated my opinions on it) but he whined like a child about the portal and is not using it to get arguably the biggest player in there right now? And an intra conference one at that, which he also has complained about? Like it makes him look like a moron
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Post by vbdiva on Dec 22, 2023 15:36:33 GMT -5
WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING... Two B1G MVP's at the pins.... doesn't make sense?!??! I meant I don’t see how it makes sense for TL. Obviously either of those teams would be happy to have her on the court for her offense, but I think she would end up being a 3-rotation player. There’s been a lot of speculation about her desire to be a 6-rotation OH. I think she’d play a smaller role at Nebraska or Wisconsin than she did for Minnesota. She wasnts to be respected She wants to play with people who want to be in the gym and not posting on TikTok She wants to feel confidet in her coach.
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Post by chibadgerfan on Dec 22, 2023 15:37:26 GMT -5
WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING... Two B1G MVP's at the pins.... doesn't make sense?!??! I meant I don’t see how it makes sense for TL. Obviously either of those teams would be happy to have her on the court for her offense, but I think she would end up being a 3-rotation player. There’s been a lot of speculation about her desire to be a 6-rotation OH. I think she’d play a smaller role at Nebraska or Wisconsin than she did for Minnesota. Nebraska’s current 2024 second OH is probably stronger than Wisconsin’s. Nebraska: Murray and Krause. Wisconsin: Franklin and Orzol. Landfair can easily end up riding the bench for the entirety of 2024 at Nebraska. If Landfair does choose Nebraska, it might force Batenhorst into the portal.
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Post by vbdiva on Dec 22, 2023 15:40:01 GMT -5
Again, I put the 2024 winning line up 2 days ago.... run, tell, that! HUNTY
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Post by tablealgebra on Dec 22, 2023 15:40:44 GMT -5
I'm not bothered by Cook saying he doesn't like transfers and then still using them. Otherwise he's recruiting with one arm tied around his back. He can hate transfers and still use them to his advantage. ... You dont mind hypocrisy? I dont mind any team using the portal (I think over using it has its negative aspects but ive already stated my opinions on it) but he whined like a child about the portal and is not using it to get arguably the biggest player in there right now? And an intra conference one at that, which he also has complained about? Like it makes him look like a moron Sometimes you are in a business and you do what you have to do even though you don't like it. Personally, I think that he was being a sore loser when he complained about transfers in the press conference after the national championship game. And maybe that rubbed off on his players. Sheffield was much more gracious, giving Texas their due respect. Honestly, yeah, I look at what Sheff said during his presser compared to Cook and that does bothers me. But that's Cook being ungracious and a sore loser, and he isn't the first great coach to be ungracious in defeat.
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Post by Del Bocavista on Dec 22, 2023 15:41:12 GMT -5
I'm not bothered by Cook saying he doesn't like transfers and then still using them. Otherwise he's recruiting with one arm tied around his back. He can hate transfers and still use them to his advantage. Whether Landfair actually adds to that program, otoh, is questionable - certainly she would have been better than Batenhorst this year but Batenhorst looks like she'll be 5th on the depth chart next year. It does occur to me that internationally Landfair looks like she might switch to opposite but I don't think that's what this transfer is about and besides she'd be sitting a year behind Beason (unless they switched to a 6-2 lol). On the other hand, Landfair to us may be worrying some because her passing isn't great and we saw that all play out this year, but Landfair passes balls that are served at her well, so you can simply squeeze her in the front row and then DS her in back if she is struggling to pass there. Whether that's what she wants is another thing but at this point I don't know any top programs that are promising playing time to anyone, so if she wants to transfer to a top program that would be the risk. But in 2025, Landfair most likely would play six rotations for us (I'd anticipate her back row attack being necessary in 2025). You dont mind hypocrisy? I dont mind any team using the portal (I think over using it has its negative aspects but ive already stated my opinions on it) but he whined like a child about the portal and is not using it to get arguably the biggest player in there right now? And an intra conference one at that, which he also has complained about? Like it makes him look like a moron agreed, its not him saying I don't like the portal, but it's part of the landscape. It's him implying that other program's accomplishments are somewhat illegitimate and his approach is some sort of an ethically superior way. That being said, if he takes Landfair, I guarantee you he will parse some reason why that was okay but Franklin and Booth ae still wrong.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Dec 22, 2023 15:42:09 GMT -5
I meant I don’t see how it makes sense for TL. Obviously either of those teams would be happy to have her on the court for her offense, but I think she would end up being a 3-rotation player. There’s been a lot of speculation about her desire to be a 6-rotation OH. I think she’d play a smaller role at Nebraska or Wisconsin than she did for Minnesota. Nebraska’s current 2024 second OH is probably stronger than Wisconsin’s. Nebraska: Murray and Krause. Wisconsin: Franklin and Orzol. Landfair can easily end up riding the bench for the entirety of 2024 at Nebraska. If Landfair does choose Nebraska, it might force Batenhorst into the portal. Then Batenhorst can come to Wisconsin, LOL.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 22, 2023 15:43:02 GMT -5
You dont mind hypocrisy? I dont mind any team using the portal (I think over using it has its negative aspects but ive already stated my opinions on it) but he whined like a child about the portal and is not using it to get arguably the biggest player in there right now? And an intra conference one at that, which he also has complained about? Like it makes him look like a moron Sometimes you are in a business and you do what you have to do even though you don't like it. Personally, I think that he was being a sore loser when he complained about transfers in the press conference after the national championship game. And maybe that rubbed off on his players. Sheffield was much more gracious, giving Texas their due respect. Honestly, yeah, I look at what Sheff said during his presser compared to Cook and that does bothers me. But that's Cook being ungracious and a sore loser, and he isn't the first great coach to be ungracious in defeat. Its the fact he had a "I am greater than thou your way sucks" attitude about texas way of recruiting vs his "Developing" of players (IMO Over recruiting of top players is the same thing as using the portal, its hoarding talent but that is neither here nor there) thats what makes it hypocritical. Cook is an ass and this season has just painted it way more obvious
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Post by vbdiva on Dec 22, 2023 15:43:04 GMT -5
Winning helps people forget previous beef... This is my RX for former Gophers.... Let's win this damn thanggggg
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 22, 2023 15:43:14 GMT -5
Ya know what, go ahead and send Pierce to Madison, then.
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Post by rainbowbadger on Dec 22, 2023 15:43:21 GMT -5
I meant I don’t see how it makes sense for TL. Obviously either of those teams would be happy to have her on the court for her offense, but I think she would end up being a 3-rotation player. There’s been a lot of speculation about her desire to be a 6-rotation OH. I think she’d play a smaller role at Nebraska or Wisconsin than she did for Minnesota. She wasnts to be respected She wants to play with people who want to be in the gym and not posting on TikTokShe wants to feel confidet in her coach. OUCH.
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Post by clambinator on Dec 22, 2023 15:44:03 GMT -5
It TL chooses Neb and plans for 2 years, Sigler can go ahead and flip to Wisconsin. Charlie Fuerbringer and Sigler did have a dynamic connection in the championship game against Turkey
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Post by vbdiva on Dec 22, 2023 15:48:38 GMT -5
She wasnts to be respected She wants to play with people who want to be in the gym and not posting on TikTokShe wants to feel confidet in her coach. OUCH. Grrrrl.. Miss TL trying to win and be worldwide, not worried about little girl things posting the latest purple Starbies drink
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Post by neatwithatwist on Dec 22, 2023 15:59:04 GMT -5
What a great bunch of posts today! By our sturdy and eloquent student athletes, for sure. But also by y'all VTers.
We're coming. #roll badge" --Carter Booth, 12/22/2023
I love it!
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