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Post by fightingminime on Jun 29, 2024 20:35:08 GMT -5
To add onto your point on UW Madison, it is definitely well regarded academically. Often mentioned with Texas as a New Ivy/Public Ivy. And while I do not think “rankings” are just the be all end all when it comes to schools, they definitely have a general consensus when it comes to these schools. U.S. News 32 UT Austin (#9 public) 35 UW Madison (#12 public) 159 Nebraska (#84 public) Niche 42 UT Austin (#6 public) 59 UW Madison (#14 public) 188 Nebraska (#80 public) QS World Top 100 19 UT Austin 28 UW Madison N/A Nebraska However despite all this being said, academics is not going to be the primary criteria for the vast majority of elite recruits. Flanagan is just minutes away from a school in the same conference, a school that is academically ranked much higher than any you listed and a school where she could have played indoor and beach. But hey, you're right! If sell-out crowds and being a “celebrity” in a small town are what really matter to a recruit, then maybe California isn't the best fit. However, when you're moving from places like California or Texas to a less desirable location, I think it's super important to at least take a couple visits before making a four year commitment. Your comments indicate that you think winter/weather should be a major deterrent for … everyone? … looking to play volleyball. I can assure you that for many, major sweatshirt schools in the Midwest are something people desire … sometimes because they like seasons. |
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 1, 2024 1:51:27 GMT -5
To add onto your point on UW Madison, it is definitely well regarded academically. Often mentioned with Texas as a New Ivy/Public Ivy. And while I do not think “rankings” are just the be all end all when it comes to schools, they definitely have a general consensus when it comes to these schools. U.S. News 32 UT Austin (#9 public) 35 UW Madison (#12 public) 159 Nebraska (#84 public) Niche 42 UT Austin (#6 public) 59 UW Madison (#14 public) 188 Nebraska (#80 public) QS World Top 100 19 UT Austin 28 UW Madison N/A Nebraska However despite all this being said, academics is not going to be the primary criteria for the vast majority of elite recruits. Flanagan is just minutes away from a school in the same conference, a school that is academically ranked much higher than any you listed and a school where she could have played indoor and beach. But hey, you're right! If sell-out crowds and being a “celebrity” in a small town are what really matter to a recruit, then maybe California isn't the best fit. However, when you're moving from places like California or Texas to a less desirable location, I think it's super important to at least take a couple visits before making a four year commitment. Since when is Madison, Wisconsin a less desirable place to live? By most objective standards, it’s a high overall quality of life city. |
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Post by hookem1 on Jul 1, 2024 8:47:36 GMT -5
She plays on the same Surfside 17 team with Kaci Demaria. She’s a very strong OH and has been on both beach and indoor NTDP. Problem is she’s 5’10 or 5’11 on paper and that may be generous but she is used to playing the back row behind a very dominant hitter (Demaria on club and Flanagan in high school) and she holds her own in beach so rumor was she would be like Taylor Deckert and play both. Ostevar committing kind of shot that rumor down though so who knows. As an aside I’m pretty sure even Audrey isn’t 6’3” as she’s listed on U19 but she’s at least over 6’1. Ah, yes, I remember her from Surfside. I don't see her on any indoor NTDP rosters the past couple trainings. I don't feel she shines as brightly as Ostevar and Bellamie Beus (Kentucky) do, as they are on the smaller side as well. Keller and Dain Blanton have their own unique preferences when it comes to players. Roslon might not have been the perfect match for them. But, if she's talented, I'm sure she'll find a great program to play for just like the other two have. Roslon was at the Winter training in Anaheim in late December 23. But she wasn’t at the Spring one in Bradenton that I know of. |
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Post by VBallLife on Jul 1, 2024 9:48:00 GMT -5
Ah, yes, I remember her from Surfside. I don't see her on any indoor NTDP rosters the past couple trainings. I don't feel she shines as brightly as Ostevar and Bellamie Beus (Kentucky) do, as they are on the smaller side as well. Keller and Dain Blanton have their own unique preferences when it comes to players. Roslon might not have been the perfect match for them. But, if she's talented, I'm sure she'll find a great program to play for just like the other two have. Roslon was at the Winter training in Anaheim in late December 23. But she wasn’t at the Spring one in Bradenton that I know of. Kids decline those invites all the time as well. |
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Post by b1gvb23 on Jul 1, 2024 12:34:39 GMT -5
Any rumor mill about where Nwabueze is headed? I could have seen her in Neb with DaVita but the Williams signing obviously makes that much less likely.
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Post by huskerjen on Jul 1, 2024 12:46:11 GMT -5
Any rumor mill about where Nwabueze is headed? I could have seen her in Neb with DaVita but the Williams signing obviously makes that much less likely. Decision will be more academic than athletic. Think Stanford, an Ivy, or one of the higher ranked public institutions. |
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Post by bluepenquin on Jul 1, 2024 15:36:16 GMT -5
x.com/VBAdrenaline/status/1806880276707991825VB adrenaline just released their early TOP 10 College Recruiting class rankings. Does anyone have access as a subscriber to what the top 10 currently is my guesses are 1.Pitt 2.Texas 3. UCLA 4. Wisconsin 5.Louisville 6.USC 7. Indiana 8. Nebraska 9.Kentucky 10. Creighton My guess would be: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Nebraska 4. Pittsburgh I think those 4 have set themselves ahead of the rest thus far. 5. Kentucky 6. UCLA 7. Louisville 8. Florida 9. Baylor As you get farther down - there just isn't much noticeable differences within the top 20 or 30. |
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Post by dizzydean on Jul 8, 2024 11:11:57 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread?
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Post by mop on Jul 8, 2024 11:16:57 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread? Sounds like a great way to get a lot of No’s |
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jul 8, 2024 11:49:45 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread? EW. That's gross. As a parent that would offend me, that a coach would demand an answer from a 16 YO who hasn't had a chance to talk to parents, club coaches, other athletes. That's not a good coach to play for, it doesn't demonstrate a lot of care for SAs Also it seems like a recipe for decommitments down the road |
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Post by usavolleyball on Jul 8, 2024 12:30:56 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread? Name the school. That’s disgusting. |
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Post by OHVBKING on Jul 8, 2024 12:55:01 GMT -5
Flanagan is just minutes away from a school in the same conference, a school that is academically ranked much higher than any you listed and a school where she could have played indoor and beach. But hey, you're right! If sell-out crowds and being a “celebrity” in a small town are what really matter to a recruit, then maybe California isn't the best fit. However, when you're moving from places like California or Texas to a less desirable location, I think it's super important to at least take a couple visits before making a four year commitment. Since when is Madison, Wisconsin a less desirable place to live? By most objective standards, it’s a high overall quality of life city. I would live in Madison, great town and great people. Maybe others would prefer a warmer climate year around but that doesn't make Madison a bad place to live |
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Post by rjaege on Jul 8, 2024 14:45:05 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread? If true, would not seem an effective tactic. |
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Post by thedudeabides21 on Jul 8, 2024 14:50:44 GMT -5
Friend of mine told me that one school is offering on phone calls and telling the recruit they have until the end of the conversation to accept. Is this widespread? I've heard of this happening as well. I've also heard that SAs are not allowing a courting period but expecting an offer right away. I guess it's going both ways. |
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Post by Pepperjack on Jul 10, 2024 10:34:59 GMT -5
Sarah Hickman is going to do incredible things for whatever program (please please be Wisconsin) she selects. Left handed OPP is killer!! www.hudl.com/v/2NfqdC |
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