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Post by hoosierman on Aug 24, 2024 7:13:34 GMT -5
My wild take
1. Nebraska (wins the NC with an undefeated season, I truly think the NC loss ((ouch)) last year propels them to not lose to anyone)
2. Wisconsin
3. Oregon (Queen Mimi is an unstoppable force this year)
4. Penn State (CJ gets her flowers)
5. Ohio State (rides Londot and Ryder for a Cinderella season)
6. Purdue
7. UCLA
8. Minnesota
9. USC
10. Illinois
11. Washington
12. Indiana
13. Michigan State
14. Iowa (making strides)
15. Maryland
16. Michigan
17. Rutgers
18. Northwestern
Spotlight Re: my team, Indiana: I just rewatched both matches with Purdue from last year. IU beat Purdue for the first time in like 12 years (3-1 in Bloomington and then lost 1-3 to them in Terre Snooze). Honestly, there wasn't a huge difference between the two teams. Purdue could not pass or serve to save their lives in Bloomington, Haworth served them off the court in the win. So when I see polls putting Purdue at possible #5 in the conference, and IU at #11, I think, what's the big diff? HOWEVER, IU's middles played a huge part last year with Haworth distributing the ball to them. IU needs to replace both middles, which is why I'm just not sure they can finish in the top half of this new, crazy talented conference, but I'm willing to be proven incorrect. Go Hoosiers.
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Post by gazelle1 on Aug 24, 2024 8:05:49 GMT -5
My wild take 1. Nebraska (wins the NC with an undefeated season, I truly think the NC loss ((ouch)) last year propels them to not lose to anyone) 2. Wisconsin 3. Oregon (Queen Mimi is an unstoppable force this year) 4. Penn State (CJ gets her flowers) 5. Ohio State (rides Londot and Ryder for a Cinderella season) 6. Purdue 7. UCLA 8. Minnesota 9. USC 10. Illinois 11. Washington 12. Indiana 13. Michigan State 14. Iowa (making strides) 15. Maryland 16. Michigan 17. Rutgers 18. Northwestern Spotlight Re: my team, Indiana: I just rewatched both matches with Purdue from last year. IU beat Purdue for the first time in like 12 years (3-1 in Bloomington and then lost 1-3 to them in Terre Snooze). Honestly, there wasn't a huge difference between the two teams. Purdue could not pass or serve to save their lives in Bloomington, Haworth served them off the court in the win. So when I see polls putting Purdue at possible #5 in the conference, and IU at #11, I think, what's the big diff? HOWEVER, IU's middles played a huge part last year with Haworth distributing the ball to them. IU needs to replace both middles, which is why I'm just not sure they can finish in the top half of this new, crazy talented conference, but I'm willing to be proven incorrect. Go Hoosiers. As a Nebraska fan, I would be thrilled if they went undefeated, but it isn't going to happen. No one is going undefeated this year. There are too many good teams with good players. If Nebraska can make it through the regular season with only 1 or 2 losses, I would consider that a great regular season. |
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Post by hoosierman on Aug 24, 2024 8:11:48 GMT -5
My wild take 1. Nebraska (wins the NC with an undefeated season, I truly think the NC loss ((ouch)) last year propels them to not lose to anyone) . As a Nebraska fan, I would be thrilled if they went undefeated, but it isn't going to happen. No one is going undefeated this year. There are too many good teams with good players. If Nebraska can make it through the regular season with only 1 or 2 losses, I would consider that a great regular season. I don't know. I just feel it. Take it to the bank, lol. |
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Aug 24, 2024 10:17:06 GMT -5
Indiana’s RPI in 2023 was 72. That is about 25 teams away from making the dance. Their strength of schedule was 110. I see similar results this fall. The conference opponents just got tougher. The two best front-line players on last year’s roster are gone. I love the enthusiasm, but IU may be in the wrong conference. If they were in the ACC, they might get a bid. Last bid for IU was 2010 - 14 years ago.
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Post by hoosierman on Aug 24, 2024 10:41:12 GMT -5
Indiana’s RPI in 2023 was 72. That is about 25 teams away from making the dance. Their strength of schedule was 110. I see similar results this fall. The conference opponents just got tougher. The two best front-line players on last year’s roster are gone. I love the enthusiasm, but IU may be in the wrong conference. If they were in the ACC, they might get a bid. Last bid for IU was 2010 - 14 years ago. My "enthusiasm" isn't misplaced. I didn't say they were getting into the tournament this year. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2024 12:36:20 GMT -5
My wild take 1. Nebraska (wins the NC with an undefeated season, I truly think the NC loss ((ouch)) last year propels them to not lose to anyone) 2. Wisconsin 3. Oregon (Queen Mimi is an unstoppable force this year) 4. Penn State (CJ gets her flowers) 5. Ohio State (rides Londot and Ryder for a Cinderella season) 6. Purdue 7. UCLA 8. Minnesota 9. USC 10. Illinois 11. Washington 12. Indiana 13. Michigan State 14. Iowa (making strides) 15. Maryland 16. Michigan 17. Rutgers 18. Northwestern Spotlight Re: my team, Indiana: I just rewatched both matches with Purdue from last year. IU beat Purdue for the first time in like 12 years (3-1 in Bloomington and then lost 1-3 to them in Terre Snooze). Honestly, there wasn't a huge difference between the two teams. Purdue could not pass or serve to save their lives in Bloomington, Haworth served them off the court in the win. So when I see polls putting Purdue at possible #5 in the conference, and IU at #11, I think, what's the big diff? HOWEVER, IU's middles played a huge part last year with Haworth distributing the ball to them. IU needs to replace both middles, which is why I'm just not sure they can finish in the top half of this new, crazy talented conference, but I'm willing to be proven incorrect. Go Hoosiers. Hoosier man I like the way you’re thinking. Retweet. |
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Post by hanmertime on Aug 24, 2024 14:52:52 GMT -5
HOLY COW!!!
Bottom of the Big 10 Michigan nearly beats top of the ACC Pitt.
13-15 in 5th.
Me thinks the B1G is going to be scary!!!
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Post by jwvolley on Aug 24, 2024 15:45:46 GMT -5
Update for Emily Ehman top 20
20. Allick, MB Nebraska
19. Tuaniga, S USC
18. Dodson, MB UCLA
17. Gary, L Indiana
16. Colvin, MB Purdue
15. Colyer, OH Oregon
14. Chicoine, OH Purdue
13. Haworth, S Indiana
12. Landfair, OH Nebraska
11. Terry, OH Illinois
10. Murray, OH Nebraska
9. Reilly, S Nebraska
8. Smrek, OPP Wisconsin
7. Hudson, OH Purdue
6. Londot, OH/OPP Ohio State
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Post by blue10 on Aug 24, 2024 15:51:31 GMT -5
HOLY COW!!! Bottom of the Big 10 Michigan nearly beats top of the ACC Pitt. 13-15 in 5th. Me thinks the B1G is going to be scary!!! okay lol it’s eek for Pitt but that does not necessarily mean Michigan is gonna be great or that the acc is overrated. It’s an exhibition match |
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Post by hookem1 on Aug 24, 2024 15:52:26 GMT -5
My wild take 1. Nebraska (wins the NC with an undefeated season, I truly think the NC loss ((ouch)) last year propels them to not lose to anyone) 2. Wisconsin 3. Oregon (Queen Mimi is an unstoppable force this year) 4. Penn State (CJ gets her flowers) 5. Ohio State (rides Londot and Ryder for a Cinderella season) 6. Purdue 7. UCLA 8. Minnesota 9. USC 10. Illinois 11. Washington 12. Indiana 13. Michigan State 14. Iowa (making strides) 15. Maryland 16. Michigan 17. Rutgers 18. Northwestern Spotlight Re: my team, Indiana: I just rewatched both matches with Purdue from last year. IU beat Purdue for the first time in like 12 years (3-1 in Bloomington and then lost 1-3 to them in Terre Snooze). Honestly, there wasn't a huge difference between the two teams. Purdue could not pass or serve to save their lives in Bloomington, Haworth served them off the court in the win. So when I see polls putting Purdue at possible #5 in the conference, and IU at #11, I think, what's the big diff? HOWEVER, IU's middles played a huge part last year with Haworth distributing the ball to them. IU needs to replace both middles, which is why I'm just not sure they can finish in the top half of this new, crazy talented conference, but I'm willing to be proven incorrect. Go Hoosiers. As a Nebraska fan, I would be thrilled if they went undefeated, but it isn't going to happen. No one is going undefeated this year. There are too many good teams with good players. If Nebraska can make it through the regular season with only 1 or 2 losses, I would consider that a great regular season. There was plenty of good teams with good players last year, I don’t see that being remarkably different this year. There are good teams every year that’s just how it works. Plus Nebraska returned every starter that they wanted to bring back from a NC team AND added a Big ten POY, one of the top middles available, and two of the best freshman in the entire nation. I think it’s entirely reasonable to suggest a team that made such improvements could go undefeated. |
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Post by Kearney Kingston on Aug 24, 2024 15:54:04 GMT -5
Nobody in the Big Ten is going undefeated.
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Post by bprtbone on Aug 24, 2024 16:02:24 GMT -5
HOLY COW!!! Bottom of the Big 10 Michigan nearly beats top of the ACC Pitt. 13-15 in 5th. Me thinks the B1G is going to be scary!!! okay lol it’s eek for Pitt but that does not necessarily mean Michigan is gonna be great or that the acc is overrated. It’s an exhibition match And Pitt played their backup setter for most of the match. Still, this was much a much more competitive showing from Blue than I anticipated. And Olivia Babcock is queen of all that is good and holy. Prepping a bigger writeup for the Michigan thread shortly. |
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Post by jwvolley on Aug 24, 2024 16:03:02 GMT -5
okay lol it’s eek for Pitt but that does not necessarily mean Michigan is gonna be great or that the acc is overrated. It’s an exhibition match And Pitt played their backup setter for most of the match. Still, this was much a much more competitive showing from Blue than I anticipated. And Olivia Babcock is queen of all that is good and holy. Prepping a bigger writeup for the Michigan thread shortly. They split the sets that Fairbanks played. |
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Post by blue10 on Aug 24, 2024 16:14:19 GMT -5
okay lol it’s eek for Pitt but that does not necessarily mean Michigan is gonna be great or that the acc is overrated. It’s an exhibition match And Pitt played their backup setter for most of the match. Still, this was much a much more competitive showing from Blue than I anticipated. And Olivia Babcock is queen of all that is good and holy. Prepping a bigger writeup for the Michigan thread shortly. yea also no slight here to Michigan. This is a great result for them. Glad to hear that Babcock was good tho |
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Post by ay2013 on Aug 24, 2024 18:02:46 GMT -5
Update for Emily Ehman top 20 20. Allick, MB Nebraska 19. Tuaniga, S USC 18. Dodson, MB UCLA 17. Gary, L Indiana 16. Colvin, MB Purdue 15. Colyer, OH Oregon 14. Chicoine, OH Purdue 13. Haworth, S Indiana 12. Landfair, OH Nebraska 11. Terry, OH Illinois 10. Murray, OH Nebraska 9. Reilly, S Nebraska 8. Smrek, OPP Wisconsin 7. Hudson, OH Purdue 6. Londot, OH/OPP Ohio State I feel like Ehman is going to end up looking pretty stupid by omitting Jackson from this list but putting Landfair on it. But pedestrian takes from Ehman aren't at all surprising to me. |
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