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Post by Big đź”´ Energy on Aug 27, 2024 15:12:49 GMT -5
Yes, because Texas' fans and players are famously sensitive... As you literally continue demonstrating your sensitivity and the crushing impact Harper had on you, a Texas fan, so you can take an entire stadium of seats, except for the ones that put you within earshot of the court 🙉 |
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Post by juancook on Aug 27, 2024 15:29:24 GMT -5
I suffer from anxiety. I suffer from major depression. I am an alcoholic. So having the experiences I've had in life with all three of the aforementioned illnesses, I can sympathize with Harper and what she is going through. I didn't lose my father at the age of 5 years old. I didn't grow up in the spotlight in a town that admired my father. I didn't get recruited to play at Nebraska. I didn't play for a National Championship and suffer a heartbreaking loss like she and the rest of Nebraska did. But I have 2 DUI's. I've lost friends because of my alcoholism. I lost jobs early in life because of my alcoholism and depression. I lost a marriage because of it all and I've suffered so much to not want to see anyone and just disappear from existence.
But I have gone through things in life that mirror what Harper is currently going through right now. I've been to rehab. I've been on various medications to curb the anxiety and depression. I've had multiple "Come to Jesus" moments. And I've had traumatic experiences in life that have sent me into a bad downward spiral that took me ages to recover from. The most important thing I've realized through all of it is that compassion is a rare thing between human beings. Especially in the day and age of the internet and "keyboard warrior" tactics.
I've watched this board and the news on Harper from afar. I haven't really said anything about it on here for a few reasons: I'm not really active on here (mostly because of my illness and the state I've been in for the better part of this year), there are so many of you who've commented already on it, and there are so many villainous and spiteful posters on here who were quick to cast the first stone at Harper. I've come to the realization that you can't convince people to change what they believe and think about specific individuals. People are going to believe what they want to believe, and you/I can't have any control over that. Especially when it comes to rabid fanbases and the sheer disdain that so many have for Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin and the list goes on.
Harper is going through a lot right now. Imagine falling out of love with something that you love so much. Harper is going through that right now with volleyball. Will she recover from it? I really don't know. From personal experience, I can say that it's really difficult to recover from something as traumatic as what she has gone through. I really do hope she recovers from it for her own sake - regardless of who she plays for.
Anxiety and depression are illnesses. People are sick from it. I'm sick from it. And I can guarantee that Harper is sick from it. I for one support Harper immensely in what she is going through. I also support her in her recovery, and support the people who've supported her thus far. John Cook and others have publicly supported her in her recovery and I applaud them for that. I just cannot imagine what her family is going through right now.
Being a parent myself, I cannot imagine what Harper's mother is going through right now knowing that complete strangers have vilified her daughter online with hateful comments, judgement, and disdain. This includes VolleyTalk. If this was happening to my son or daughter, I know that I would be devastated and feel helpless.
I just hope that those "haters" will move on from it and have a little more understanding for someone like Harper and what she is going through right now. All things aside with volleyball and who she plays for, this is first and foremost a human being. Personally, I commend Harper and her family for putting her story out there in the public eye for people to see. It makes her very vulnerable, but also very brave for allowing ESPN to document her story in a way so that people can see what she has been going through.
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Post by cornfarmer on Aug 27, 2024 15:35:46 GMT -5
I suffer from anxiety. I suffer from major depression. I am an alcoholic. So having the experiences I've had in life with all three of the aforementioned illnesses, I can sympathize with Harper and what she is going through. I didn't lose my father at the age of 5 years old. I didn't grow up in the spotlight in a town that admired my father. I didn't get recruited to play at Nebraska. I didn't play for a National Championship and suffer a heartbreaking loss like she and the rest of Nebraska did. But I have 2 DUI's. I've lost friends because of my alcoholism. I lost jobs early in life because of my alcoholism and depression. I lost a marriage because of it all and I've suffered so much to not want to see anyone and just disappear from existence. But I have gone through things in life that mirror what Harper is currently going through right now. I've been to rehab. I've been on various medications to curb the anxiety and depression. I've had multiple "Come to Jesus" moments. And I've had traumatic experiences in life that have sent me into a bad downward spiral that took me ages to recover from. The most important thing I've realized through all of it is that compassion is a rare thing between human beings. Especially in the day and age of the internet and "keyboard warrior" tactics. I've watched this board and the news on Harper from afar. I haven't really said anything about it on here for a few reasons: I'm not really active on here (mostly because of my illness and the state I've been in for the better part of this year), there are so many of you who've commented already on it, and there are so many villainous and spiteful posters on here who were quick to cast the first stone at Harper. I've come to the realization that you can't convince people to change what they believe and think about specific individuals. People are going to believe what they want to believe, and you/I can't have any control over that. Especially when it comes to rabid fanbases and the sheer disdain that so many have for Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin and the list goes on. Harper is going through a lot right now. Imagine falling out of love with something that you love so much. Harper is going through that right now with volleyball. Will she recover from it? I really don't know. From personal experience, I can say that it's really difficult to recover from something as traumatic as what she has gone through. I really do hope she recovers from it for her own sake - regardless of who she plays for. Anxiety and depression are illnesses. People are sick from it. I'm sick from it. And I can guarantee that Harper is sick from it. I for one support Harper immensely in what she is going through. I also support her in her recovery, and support the people who've supported her thus far. John Cook and others have publicly supported her in her recovery and I applaud them for that. I just cannot imagine what her family is going through right now. Being a parent myself, I cannot imagine what Harper's mother is going through right now knowing that complete strangers have vilified her daughter online with hateful comments, judgement, and disdain. This includes VolleyTalk. If this was happening to my son or daughter, I know that I would be devastated and feel helpless. I just hope that those "haters" will move on from it and have a little more understanding for someone like Harper and what she is going through right now. All things aside with volleyball and who she plays for, this is first and foremost a human being. Personally, I commend Harper and her family for putting her story out there in the public eye for people to see. It makes her very vulnerable, but also very brave for allowing ESPN to document her story in a way so that people can see what she has been going through. thank you for sharing your story and wish you all the best. I will continue to cheer you on here from a far knowing what you are going through like Harper. Keep on fighting. |
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Post by eotexas5 on Aug 27, 2024 15:45:05 GMT -5
Yes, because Texas' fans and players are famously sensitive... As you literally continue demonstrating your sensitivity and the crushing impact Harper had on you, a Texas fan, so you can take an entire stadium of seats, except for the ones that put you within earshot of the court 🙉 I can only imagine your response had Asjia or one of the Texas players had done the same. If you're gonna be a boss b*tch, at least go after the star player, not one of the most chill and likeable girls, knowing damn well Molly wasn't going to respond. That's weak. |
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Post by gibbyb1 on Aug 27, 2024 17:05:13 GMT -5
i think what really turned it for me was when she clearly yelled "f you b****, let's go!" through the net when she blocked Molly Phillips during the championship match. Before that, I was actually a bit of a Murray fan but was like ummmmmm. It was even more ironic when Asjia gets a yellow for yelling "c'mon" through the net twice. wish her nothing but the best <3 Chirping through the net is commonplace in the B1G. The men do it at all levels of the game (see the LBSU-UCSB match from last season), so why are you being critical of women doing the same thing? So over the infantilization in women’s sports that creates double standards for athletes. 🙄 FU bi*^tch isn’t “chirping” but your point is a good one. Women are just not allowed to compete the way men do, which is nonsense. |
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Post by hornshouse23 on Aug 27, 2024 17:19:15 GMT -5
Chirping through the net is commonplace in the B1G. The men do it at all levels of the game (see the LBSU-UCSB match from last season), so why are you being critical of women doing the same thing? So over the infantilization in women’s sports that creates double standards for athletes. 🙄 FU bi*^tch isn’t “chirping” but your point is a good one. Women are just not allowed to compete the way men do, which is nonsense. There are a couple additional shades to this conversation, but whomst am I? |
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Post by belgianhusker on Aug 27, 2024 17:21:15 GMT -5
That was an excellent written piece. Very moving. Supporting Harper all the way this season and hope to see her thrive. I think it takes enormous courage to be so open and vulnerable when you're in the public eye as much as she is. I would also like to applaud the captains. Merritt has the reputation of being the vocal one & the team mom. But the article also highlights a major role for Lexi being someone picking up people that are down. Loved to read that! |
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Post by mop on Aug 27, 2024 18:00:39 GMT -5
Really well done, teared up more than once reading. I can’t comprehend being that young, in the spotlight and willing to be this vulnerable. I won’t cheer for Nebraska but I’m cheering for Harper 🙂 |
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Post by rjaege on Aug 27, 2024 20:23:28 GMT -5
Chirping through the net is commonplace in the B1G. The men do it at all levels of the game (see the LBSU-UCSB match from last season), so why are you being critical of women doing the same thing? So over the infantilization in women’s sports that creates double standards for athletes. 🙄 I mean swearing and saying F U B is not needed, at any level, at any gender.... Lets not make excuses. Exactly! Never experienced such language myself. Very sarcastically LMAO. |
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Post by volleyfan8288 on Aug 27, 2024 20:34:23 GMT -5
Thoughts on match 1? Still noticed some setting location or connection issue with the pins at times. Generally impressed with the defense. Allick understood the assignment.
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Post by ted_heise on Aug 27, 2024 20:44:18 GMT -5
I suffer from anxiety. I suffer from major depression. I am an alcoholic. So having the experiences I've had in life with all three of the aforementioned illnesses, I can sympathize with Harper and what she is going through. I didn't lose my father at the age of 5 years old. I didn't grow up in the spotlight in a town that admired my father. I didn't get recruited to play at Nebraska. I didn't play for a National Championship and suffer a heartbreaking loss like she and the rest of Nebraska did. But I have 2 DUI's. I've lost friends because of my alcoholism. I lost jobs early in life because of my alcoholism and depression. I lost a marriage because of it all and I've suffered so much to not want to see anyone and just disappear from existence. But I have gone through things in life that mirror what Harper is currently going through right now. I've been to rehab. I've been on various medications to curb the anxiety and depression. I've had multiple "Come to Jesus" moments. And I've had traumatic experiences in life that have sent me into a bad downward spiral that took me ages to recover from. The most important thing I've realized through all of it is that compassion is a rare thing between human beings. Especially in the day and age of the internet and "keyboard warrior" tactics. I've watched this board and the news on Harper from afar. I haven't really said anything about it on here for a few reasons: I'm not really active on here (mostly because of my illness and the state I've been in for the better part of this year), there are so many of you who've commented already on it, and there are so many villainous and spiteful posters on here who were quick to cast the first stone at Harper. I've come to the realization that you can't convince people to change what they believe and think about specific individuals. People are going to believe what they want to believe, and you/I can't have any control over that. Especially when it comes to rabid fanbases and the sheer disdain that so many have for Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin and the list goes on. Harper is going through a lot right now. Imagine falling out of love with something that you love so much. Harper is going through that right now with volleyball. Will she recover from it? I really don't know. From personal experience, I can say that it's really difficult to recover from something as traumatic as what she has gone through. I really do hope she recovers from it for her own sake - regardless of who she plays for. Anxiety and depression are illnesses. People are sick from it. I'm sick from it. And I can guarantee that Harper is sick from it. I for one support Harper immensely in what she is going through. I also support her in her recovery, and support the people who've supported her thus far. John Cook and others have publicly supported her in her recovery and I applaud them for that. I just cannot imagine what her family is going through right now. Being a parent myself, I cannot imagine what Harper's mother is going through right now knowing that complete strangers have vilified her daughter online with hateful comments, judgement, and disdain. This includes VolleyTalk. If this was happening to my son or daughter, I know that I would be devastated and feel helpless. I just hope that those "haters" will move on from it and have a little more understanding for someone like Harper and what she is going through right now. All things aside with volleyball and who she plays for, this is first and foremost a human being. Personally, I commend Harper and her family for putting her story out there in the public eye for people to see. It makes her very vulnerable, but also very brave for allowing ESPN to document her story in a way so that people can see what she has been going through. very well said, juancook. I've not really suffered depression, but alcoholism took me through hell and I'm lucky to be alive. Mrs. ted_heise and i were fortunate to sit by Harper's mom at the match in Bloomington last year. She's a lovely person. As luck would have it, we ran into her at the YUM center before the match tonight. I told her we are lifting them both up in our prayers, and wish only the best for Harper. |
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Post by vergyltantor on Aug 27, 2024 21:31:00 GMT -5
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Post by knapplc on Aug 27, 2024 21:32:25 GMT -5
There are a couple additional shades to this conversation, but whomst am I? Ahem. "Whom'st" |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2024 21:32:44 GMT -5
Definitely the deepest roster in the nation. The 2nd team could be top 8.
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Post by vergyltantor on Aug 27, 2024 21:33:32 GMT -5
AVCA Showcase vs Kentucky post-match presser
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