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Post by 25or624 on Dec 24, 2023 12:39:35 GMT -5
Sarah Franklin, the NPOTY, probably prefers a nice, soft pep talk to motivate her or get her back on track, but Devyn, Carter and Julia need smacks on the back. These are interesting observations. I hope the coaches figure this stuff out in 2024.
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Post by neatwithatwist on Dec 24, 2023 12:40:57 GMT -5
I think Smrek and Orzol were in the gym for the spring of 21 covid season because they came to campus early. Smrek enrolled early, and was here during the spring 2021 season. Orzoł arrived August of 2021, just before the season started. I remember the video of the whole team going to meet her at the airport. Good get Loved her reaction to seeing our double-decker Volleyball Palace for the first time.
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Post by neatwithatwist on Dec 24, 2023 12:45:14 GMT -5
That's a ridiculous number of posts worrying about something of so little importance as who will be captains and taking charge of huddles next year. [...] And yet, instead of the discussion slouching towards irrelevancy,- it continues as fresh as ever..
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Post by savannahbadger on Dec 24, 2023 13:08:30 GMT -5
Am I the only one not interested in Landfair? Also we can be assured the players are reading VT since they affirm their return on IG. But some of you, I swear, are hoping some will leave, in favor of some new juicy transfer. Stop it. Sheffield is playing chess. Feigning interest in Landfair to get JCook to take her and ride the bench for 2 years, using up a schollie that otherwise could have been used for a transfer that opens up next May when the portal is open next. Kelly takes advantage of that and scoops up someone that’s much better fit for the team. So yes, you’re not the only one.
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Post by beboprocksteady on Dec 24, 2023 13:20:38 GMT -5
Am I the only one not interested in Landfair? Also we can be assured the players are reading VT since they affirm their return on IG. But some of you, I swear, are hoping some will leave, in favor of some new juicy transfer. Stop it. I’m excited anytime a great player might have an interest in the Badger program. If Kelly thinks a player is a good match, I trust him. That said, I don’t really want a player—any player-who isn’t excited to be here and excited to be part of the team. If Kelly thinks Taylor makes the team better and if Taylor wants to be here, I think she will be great and fans will love her. If she decides she wants to be somewhere else. I hope she finds what she wants (I hope that team still loses to the Badgers, but I hope she finds what she wants.
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Post by mibadger on Dec 24, 2023 13:30:55 GMT -5
She sure did. And she did pretty well right from the beginning. I think Smrek and Orzol were in the gym for the spring of 21 covid season because they came to campus early. So although they couldn’t play they probably picked up some very valuable experience in the practices. Orzoł did not come in the spring. She spent the summer playing with the Polish junior national team and arrived on the second or third day of pre-season. Yep that’s right. Was it Jardine that came in early with Anna? I misremembered that but now that you say that I remember the first time we Julia play was the inter squad challenge in August. She did amazing that year coming in that late as a freshman from a different country. And she’s been killing it in the classroom too. Truly impressive. Anna and her were such pivotal parts of that championship run. Be great to bookend their careers by winning the last game of the season.
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Post by honeybadger88 on Dec 24, 2023 14:21:33 GMT -5
Sarah Franklin, the NPOTY, probably prefers a nice, soft pep talk to motivate her or get her back on track, but Devyn, Carter and Julia need smacks on the back. These are interesting observations. I hope the coaches figure this stuff out in 2024. It's more of a metaphor obviously you don't smack a player's back. Some players need some tough love and some need a soft pep talk. I'm sure Sarah may have missed being NPOY if someone gave her a tough love type of treatment since it may have put her off her game.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 24, 2023 14:29:13 GMT -5
Am I the only one not interested in Landfair? Also we can be assured the players are reading VT since they affirm their return on IG. But some of you, I swear, are hoping some will leave, in favor of some new juicy transfer. Stop it. You are not the only one. Put it this way. I'm not in, "uber excited" mode. Would I like to have her, sure. Will I be bummed if she doesn't come, no. I was stoked about TTA, then she was meh most of the year. Yes, I know she turned it up at the end when it certainly matters most. Definitely a plus to have more than one and done eligibility a-la Ailara. Look at what Sarah did with a full year under her belt.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 24, 2023 14:31:39 GMT -5
Am I the only one not interested in Landfair? Also we can be assured the players are reading VT since they affirm their return on IG. But some of you, I swear, are hoping some will leave, in favor of some new juicy transfer. Stop it. Sheffield is playing chess. Feigning interest in Landfair to get JCook to take her and ride the bench for 2 years, using up a schollie that otherwise could have been used for a transfer that opens up next May when the portal is open next. Kelly takes advantage of that and scoops up someone that’s much better fit for the team. So yes, you’re not the only one. Interesting you say that cuz I was under the impression there wasn't interest from the Badgers.
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Post by savannahbadger on Dec 24, 2023 14:46:59 GMT -5
Interesting you say that cuz I was under the impression there wasn't interest from the Badgers. There might not be. I have no idea what’s going on. I feel like there’s other areas we are in need of, like a grad transfer backup setter for Charlie or Libero for allowing Julia back to OH2.
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Post by buckypete on Dec 24, 2023 14:47:56 GMT -5
Am I the only one not interested in Landfair? Also we can be assured the players are reading VT since they affirm their return on IG. But some of you, I swear, are hoping some will leave, in favor of some new juicy transfer. Stop it. Adding a player of Landfair's talent would always be exciting at some level, but personally I would never like it at the expense of our current players. I was far more excited for Devyn and CC's return announcements than I feel I will be for any transfer affirmation. That's nothing against Taylor, but I've had years to develop affection for the returners and that means something.
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Post by maigrey on Dec 24, 2023 14:51:54 GMT -5
Sheffield is playing chess. Feigning interest in Landfair to get JCook to take her and ride the bench for 2 years, using up a schollie that otherwise could have been used for a transfer that opens up next May when the portal is open next. Kelly takes advantage of that and scoops up someone that’s much better fit for the team. So yes, you’re not the only one. Interesting you say that cuz I was under the impression there wasn't interest from the Badgers. there is 100% interest from the Badgers in TL. She actually came for a visit last week, and then there's the Punzel story.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 24, 2023 14:57:38 GMT -5
Interesting you say that cuz I was under the impression there wasn't interest from the Badgers. there is 100% interest from the Badgers in TL. She actually came for a visit last week, and then there's the Punzel story. Obviously there is. We know that now. My understanding before all of what you referenced was that there wasn't interest. Clearly that take was incorrect.
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 24, 2023 15:00:35 GMT -5
Interesting you say that cuz I was under the impression there wasn't interest from the Badgers. There might not be. I have no idea what’s going on. I feel like there’s other areas we are in need of, like a grad transfer backup setter for Charlie or Libero for allowing Julia back to OH2. The backup setter is the only thing I was told there was interest in, and that was after Landfair declared. Here's where I'm at now. They'll get what they get when they get it... 😀
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Post by BadgerAce42 on Dec 24, 2023 15:24:32 GMT -5
Luca Fickell would be fitting, but she ain’t in the portal
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