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Post by Big đź”´ Energy on Oct 3, 2024 9:27:57 GMT -5
didn't Cook once say the 6 best servers would play? or was the quote from someone else (Shondell?) I think that includes serving specialist Example: Orr plays one rotation, but some will say that is a bad example... No, no—this is an excellent example, because it illustrates what I’m about to write. While Kennedi is perhaps considered a better server than Bergen, Bergen is still the starting setter. Maisie also charts highly as an effective server in Nebraska’s gym, but she’s not going to play over the defensive “L” trifecta. In the year Cook made that statement, it was likely true that the 6-7 starters that he wanted to see start happened to be the best servers for that team, so this could have been a justification for that lineup. We all know he says things that make sense one season but contradict his actions in other seasons. Several coaches across all sports do this sort of thing, so I’m not necessarily singling Cook out on this, but it does make him come across as arbitrary at times. As it relates to Lindsay or Taylor starting, serving is just one aspect of their game as OHs with (IMO) attacking being their primary responsibility. Based on Cook’s comments in the most recent press conferences, however, he seems to be fine with starting an OH that struggles to put balls down, because it’s a “gut feeling” to him. For now, he very well could justify Lindsay’s starting position for being a better server—which might be inconsistent with his other decisions of who gets to start.
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Post by volley642 on Oct 3, 2024 9:35:04 GMT -5
Weird to put the SMU loss on the semantics of starting when Krause played in 2/3 of the sets Nebraska lost
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Post by mrshusker on Oct 3, 2024 9:57:53 GMT -5
I think Krause definitely starts this week. Cook was pretty dismissive of the idea when Lauren asked him about it in the radio postgame interview. He said he's not going to sit someone for one bad match, as though that's all it's been, and said just like he wouldn't sit Bergen for having a rough night against UCLA, as if the two position groups have the same context. There's not a proven All-America-caliber setter waiting to come in for Reilly. Krause's hitting .067 in her last three matches, and if you take away her standout matches against A&M-Corpus Christi and Creighton, she's hitting .185 for the season. To be fair, If we are now taking away all the starting pins best 2 matches of the season, Beason is hitting .192 and Murray .191 for the season. And as you stated, Krause .185. Negligible difference Fortunately all the matches count, even the ones against the 8 opponents that are now ranked. Landfair is obviously an outstanding player. Stats are fabulous, but she has barely played against the 8 ranked teams the Huskers have faced. Notably, she did start the only match Nebraska has lost this year. This starting lineup has crushed in 4 consecutive sweeps the last 4 ranked opponents. Things seem to be going quite well with so much room for improvement in every area. As a Krause stan, Beason's worst matches were the first 4ish and Krause's were the last 3. Still early in the season but there is a difference of when they occurred. I'm all for playing who is playing the best. After Landfair's UCLA performance, I felt she should have got the start against USC. I also think Cook should find a way for Krause to serve no matter what.
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Post by jwvolley on Oct 3, 2024 10:18:51 GMT -5
I just find the debate silly lmao. Landfair would/should be our go-to hitter.
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Post by cornfarmer on Oct 3, 2024 10:48:52 GMT -5
I just find the debate silly lmao. Landfair would/should be our go-to hitter. At this point I would agree. I was one of the last remaining Krause hold overs while people were calling for Landfair to start. I thought Krause's serving, block and defense had the edge and thats why she continued to start. At this point though, Krause has struggled way too much. We need to be able to terminate way better OOS. Just look at the massive runs opponents have gone on the last couple of matches, when in reality, should have easily been put away.
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Post by Big đź”´ Energy on Oct 3, 2024 11:08:24 GMT -5
Nebraska’s match-day graphic against Illinois features Taylor. Watch her not play until after 20 points in set 3. 🙄
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Post by rjaege on Oct 3, 2024 11:19:04 GMT -5
I think that includes serving specialist Example: Orr plays one rotation, but some will say that is a bad example... No, no—this is an excellent example, because it illustrates what I’m about to write. While Kennedi is perhaps considered a better server than Bergen, Bergen is still the starting setter. Maisie also charts highly as an effective server in Nebraska’s gym, but she’s not going to play over the defensive “L” trifecta. In the year Cook made that statement, it was likely true that the 6-7 starters that he wanted to see start happened to be the best servers for that team, so this could have been a justification for that lineup. We all know he says things that make sense one season but contradict his actions in other seasons. Several coaches across all sports do this sort of thing, so I’m not necessarily singling Cook out on this, but it does make him come across as arbitrary at times. As it relates to Lindsay or Taylor starting, serving is just one aspect of their game as OHs with (IMO) attacking being their primary responsibility. Based on Cook’s comments in the most recent press conferences, however, he seems to be fine with starting an OH that struggles to put balls down, because it’s a “gut feeling” to him. For now, he very well could justify Lindsay’s starting position for being a better server—which might be inconsistent with his other decisions of who gets to start. Cook says the best servers play, he didn't say they start. So serving specialist play. But realistically, it's just Cook putting emphasis on serving and passing. Obviously, playing time is dependent on who can help the team the most. Coach Cook is using coach-speak to motivate his players. All good coaches do this.
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Post by Big đź”´ Energy on Oct 3, 2024 11:23:42 GMT -5
No, no—this is an excellent example, because it illustrates what I’m about to write. While Kennedi is perhaps considered a better server than Bergen, Bergen is still the starting setter. Maisie also charts highly as an effective server in Nebraska’s gym, but she’s not going to play over the defensive “L” trifecta. In the year Cook made that statement, it was likely true that the 6-7 starters that he wanted to see start happened to be the best servers for that team, so this could have been a justification for that lineup. We all know he says things that make sense one season but contradict his actions in other seasons. Several coaches across all sports do this sort of thing, so I’m not necessarily singling Cook out on this, but it does make him come across as arbitrary at times. As it relates to Lindsay or Taylor starting, serving is just one aspect of their game as OHs with (IMO) attacking being their primary responsibility. Based on Cook’s comments in the most recent press conferences, however, he seems to be fine with starting an OH that struggles to put balls down, because it’s a “gut feeling” to him. For now, he very well could justify Lindsay’s starting position for being a better server—which might be inconsistent with his other decisions of who gets to start. Cook says the best servers play, he didn't say they start. So serving specialist play. But realistically, it's just Cook putting emphasis on serving and passing. Obviously, playing time is dependent on who can help the team the most. Coach Cook is using coach-speak to motivate his players. All good coaches do this. In the past, he has said the six best servers will start; over the years, it’s evolved to the six best servers will play. I agree it’s coach-speak. He loves building the confidence of the players.
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Post by rjaege on Oct 3, 2024 11:24:39 GMT -5
Nebraska’s match-day graphic against Illinois features Taylor. Watch her not play until after 20 points in set 3. 🙄 Will know in just over 6 hours. Tough decision for Coaches (glad I dont have to make the decision), but I expect Taylor to start. The graphic re-inforces my expectation.
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Post by Big đź”´ Energy on Oct 3, 2024 11:28:48 GMT -5
Nebraska’s match-day graphic against Illinois features Taylor. Watch her not play until after 20 points in set 3. 🙄 Will know in just over 6 hours. Tough decision for Coaches (glad I dont have to make the decision), but I expect Taylor to start. The graphic re-inforces my expectation. I’m hoping so, too. Butttttt, past match-day graphics have featured Pierce (A&M CC) and Orr (Louisville). For the record, I’m glad non-starters get included in Nebraska’s social media.
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 3, 2024 12:03:37 GMT -5
Idk if anyone has brought this up but it would be really fun to have a volleyball game at the Coliseum for old times sake. Just like the men’s basketball team is doing a scrimmage at The Bob this year. Would love for us to do something at the Coliseum!
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Post by FreeBall on Oct 3, 2024 12:10:37 GMT -5
Idk if anyone has brought this up but it would be really fun to have a volleyball game at the Coliseum for old times sake. Just like the men’s basketball team is doing a scrimmage at The Bob this year. Would love for us to do something at the Coliseum! I talked to one of the players earlier this year and they said they wished they could have played a match in the Coliseum. IMO playing a spring match there one of these years would be a great idea.
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Post by B1GHuskerGuy on Oct 3, 2024 12:12:11 GMT -5
Idk if anyone has brought this up but it would be really fun to have a volleyball game at the Coliseum for old times sake. Just like the men’s basketball team is doing a scrimmage at The Bob this year. Would love for us to do something at the Coliseum! I talked to one of the players earlier this year and they said they wished they could have played a match in the Coliseum. IMO playing a spring match there one of these years would be a great idea. Didn’t think about a spring match, but that does sound great!
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Post by grimlock78 on Oct 3, 2024 13:17:58 GMT -5
Idk if anyone has brought this up but it would be really fun to have a volleyball game at the Coliseum for old times sake. Just like the men’s basketball team is doing a scrimmage at The Bob this year. Would love for us to do something at the Coliseum! I like the idea as well, but it won't happen. How do you tell half your fans they can't attend a match?
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Post by milkmandan on Oct 3, 2024 13:43:08 GMT -5
I know it would be a big logistical hurdle to figure out, so I don't know if it's even possible, but it'd be cool to play a match in the Coliseum using the original orientation for basketball, not the one perpendicular to that one that was used for volleyball. You'd have to figure out how to put lower-level seating on the sidelines and along the north end line, but it could probably be done once with temporary seating and should significantly increase the seating capacity beyond the 4,000 for volleyball in the Coliseum.
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