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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2023 16:55:14 GMT -5
I recognize that Wisconsin isn't known for being flashy. We prioritize our athletes as students, and our academic standards might deter some 5-star recruits. After following the portal over the past few weeks, it's evident that a favorable NIL deal CAN influence athletes to commit, even if they have to compete with 17 others for court time LOL Perhaps as fans, NIL isn't something we consider daily, but it now holds importance in recruiting dynamics.
18 players on a 12-scholarship roster at Texas has been on my mind. After reading discussions about NIL, it seems that Texas and Nebraska have $$$.
I'm curious about Wisconsin's approach to NIL. Could it be more of an old-school method? I'm not well-versed in this and would love insights into how Texas and Nebraska successfully established NIL-friendly brands. How might Wisconsin build a reputation to appeal to athletes who value NIL opportunities? I'm open to all perspectives/ or thoughts on this matter.
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Post by swaggyp on Dec 29, 2023 17:25:28 GMT -5
Love this team. 3 All Americans across the front row, In Charlie We Trust, utility knives CC and Julia to do whatever it takes to win, Devyn Fricking Robinson, and the best OOS passer in the B1G in the back row. There are other great teams out there for sure, but I can't wait for fall to roll the balls out and see what's what.
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Post by maigrey on Dec 29, 2023 17:46:49 GMT -5
Anyone know of other offers out to transfers at this point and or tours coming? I’d assume another OH and setter for depth may be in the cards based on the recent Punzel article with Sheffield. Who are the best OH prospects left in the portal? Also, wouldn’t it be funny if the elder Reilly decided to join the Badgers for her last year? |
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Post by fieldhouserock on Dec 29, 2023 17:58:18 GMT -5
I recognize that Wisconsin isn't known for being flashy. We prioritize our athletes as students, and our academic standards might deter some 5-star recruits. After following the portal over the past few weeks, it's evident that a favorable NIL deal CAN influence athletes to commit, even if they have to compete with 17 others for court time LOL Perhaps as fans, NIL isn't something we consider daily, but it now holds importance in recruiting dynamics. 18 players on a 12-scholarship roster at Texas has been on my mind. After reading discussions about NIL, it seems that Texas and Nebraska have $$$. I'm curious about Wisconsin's approach to NIL. Could it be more of an old-school method? I'm not well-versed in this and would love insights into how Texas and Nebraska successfully established NIL-friendly brands. How might Wisconsin build a reputation to appeal to athletes who value NIL opportunities? I'm open to all perspectives/ or thoughts on this matter. I’m not familiar with the volleyball side of things at Nebraska or Wisconsin, but from football people I’ve spoken to Wisconsin is relatively by the book. No NIL promises for high school recruits and limited opportunities for transfer portal targets. The current focus is mainly on rewarding and maintaining talent vs using it as a recruiting tool. I would see NIL at UW as something potentially more rewarding for a younger transfer who grows in the program than a grad. |
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 29, 2023 18:13:39 GMT -5
I recognize that Wisconsin isn't known for being flashy. We prioritize our athletes as students, and our academic standards might deter some 5-star recruits. After following the portal over the past few weeks, it's evident that a favorable NIL deal CAN influence athletes to commit, even if they have to compete with 17 others for court time LOL Perhaps as fans, NIL isn't something we consider daily, but it now holds importance in recruiting dynamics. 18 players on a 12-scholarship roster at Texas has been on my mind. After reading discussions about NIL, it seems that Texas and Nebraska have $$$. I'm curious about Wisconsin's approach to NIL. Could it be more of an old-school method? I'm not well-versed in this and would love insights into how Texas and Nebraska successfully established NIL-friendly brands. How might Wisconsin build a reputation to appeal to athletes who value NIL opportunities? I'm open to all perspectives/ or thoughts on this matter. Last year on a podcast, Sheffield said NIL doesn't enter the conversation for him. That was a out a year ago, maybe more, though... |
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 29, 2023 18:15:22 GMT -5
Anyone know of other offers out to transfers at this point and or tours coming? I’d assume another OH and setter for depth may be in the cards based on the recent Punzel article with Sheffield. Apparently nothing much going on as of now. |
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Post by talkbdgrvb65 on Dec 29, 2023 18:18:08 GMT -5
I feel like people are very doom and gloom on here, but let’s look at the facts of everything Setter: the best freshman in the country, and a back up coming in, yes depth/experience would be nice but we got about the best addition we could hope for Middle: either we get the same very strong duo back or we get Devyn over Crawford meaning they decided she’s an upgrade, and improved depth with the freshman RS: Smrek, one of the most terminal hitters in the country, with Devyn as a back up OH: the literal player of the year for 2023…. And then probably Julia orzol, who’s a super solid all around player, and won a natty, and people really hate on her hitting but like it’s Better than a lot of elite 8 teams OHs, who will also be playing alongside 4 all American hitters so being a solid passer, defender and a smart player is really more important than being terminal. And a freakishly athletic freshman to back them up Libero/DS: To get the libero jersey I think the following players will need one c factor GG, pass consistently Damrow, stay healthy. (She balled out the limited playing time she got, I think she can be great) Schumacher, adjust to college quickly Chan, be a diamond in the rough like a few little a before her have Can watch Charlie and Lola Tues. Jan. 2 @ 3:30 C.T. underarmournext.com/volleyball/all-america/ |
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Post by mibadger on Dec 29, 2023 18:25:19 GMT -5
Anyone know of other offers out to transfers at this point and or tours coming? I’d assume another OH and setter for depth may be in the cards based on the recent Punzel article with Sheffield. Apparently nothing much going on as of now. I assume they will wait for the spring transfer period to make a move or two. Probably a couple surprise names emerge after spring practices. Like I said before, if TL goes to Nebraska and is there for this semester, then I’ll be interested to see what happens to Nebraskas roster. Not saying I’d definitely want to go after a transfer from there but it could be fun to stir the pot a little bit. |
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Post by badgerguru on Dec 29, 2023 18:27:19 GMT -5
Anyone know of other offers out to transfers at this point and or tours coming? I’d assume another OH and setter for depth may be in the cards based on the recent Punzel article with Sheffield. Apparently nothing much going on as of now. Sheff did say he was looking for a portal setter. Crownover? (probably not likely, would be in the same roll as she was at Texas) Maybe we do run a 6-2 next year, in that case my guess would be we recruit the GT setter. But again, I don’t think that’s likely |
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Post by badgerguru on Dec 29, 2023 18:37:34 GMT -5
Ella Wrobel just started following 2 more UCLA players. Really lookin like it’s between UCLA & Ohio State for her. Makes sense, who wouldn’t want to continue playing in the Big Ten.
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Post by 25or624 on Dec 29, 2023 19:34:29 GMT -5
Apparently nothing much going on as of now. Sheff did say he was looking for a portal setter. Crownover? (probably not likely, would be in the same roll as she was at Texas) Maybe we do run a 6-2 next year, in that case my guess would be we recruit the GT setter. But again, I don’t think that’s likely Kelly was fairly detailed about the third setter in the most recent Punzel article:
Sheffield still plans to bring in another setter from the transfer portal. As things stand the Badgers will have just two freshmen setters, Fuerbringer and walk-on Morgan Van Wie from Waunakee. He’s looking for somebody with some experience who can push Fuerbringer for the job but also handle a support role and perhaps contribute in other ways.
“I’m not looking for somebody who’s an elite setter and has four years left,” he said. “We’re pretty open with everybody throughout the process. Somebody that can set an experienced team and is going to compete. “We don’t guarantee playing time to anybody, so come in here and compete your butt off. I think somebody that’s got 1-2 years of eligibility left would be an ideal situation for us.”
While I'm here, I'll note that another libero was not mentioned in the Punzel article. Kelly seems to be stoked about the 2024 recruits. With the new blood in the mix, he will be able to choose from Julia, GG, Saige, Lola and Maile Chan. Also, as noted in an earlier post, Simon is coming in 2025. IMO, Kelly isn't considering a libero from the portal.
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Post by allisonbadger on Dec 29, 2023 19:36:12 GMT -5
After doing a little digging and seeing that TL is a Graphic Design major, I looked at UW's graduation requirements for Graphic Design majors and the last 24 credits of the program have to be completed at UW. So perhaps it's not Minn preventing her from transferring but rather she can't transfer to UW because of UW's specific graduation requirements. guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/education/art/art-bs/art-graphic-design-bs/ |
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Post by chibadgerfan on Dec 29, 2023 20:55:51 GMT -5
After doing a little digging and seeing that TL is a Graphic Design major, I looked at UW's graduation requirements for Graphic Design majors and the last 24 credits of the program have to be completed at UW. So perhaps it's not Minn preventing her from transferring but rather she can't transfer to UW because of UW's specific graduation requirements. guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/education/art/art-bs/art-graphic-design-bs/ this is high-key FBI level but you know what hell yeah good find I think TL can just spend spring semester at Minnesota finishing up her degree but away from volleyball. Then start with her new school’s volleyball practice in the summer. That plan doesn’t prevent her from committing now for fall play; I understand it’s pretty common for graduate student transfers. She’s Academic All Big Ten for the past three years, so I have to imagine she’ll be able to graduate on time. |
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Post by maigrey on Dec 29, 2023 21:46:58 GMT -5
After doing a little digging and seeing that TL is a Graphic Design major, I looked at UW's graduation requirements for Graphic Design majors and the last 24 credits of the program have to be completed at UW. So perhaps it's not Minn preventing her from transferring but rather she can't transfer to UW because of UW's specific graduation requirements. guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/education/art/art-bs/art-graphic-design-bs/ That just means she may need to retake some classes at UW if she didn't graduate at MN. I'm sure all of those credits don't transfer. |
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Post by neatwithatwist on Dec 29, 2023 23:38:21 GMT -5
While we're not on the subject- Anyone think Coach will allow the uncorking of a vintage Chateau Orzol 2021 ? (Young, impudent. Boss notes. Leaves a cardinal impression upon hosts or guests. Unaged, it has the chance of flying off the shelves.) |
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