September 1, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said: Other than that first set. Its been domination since Well, we lost set 2
September 1, 20241 yr Wisconsin isn't a top 5 team, I don't think. Good block and Franklin is a beast but they have major offensive issues outside of Franklin. Also, they have major service problems. The fact they got their ass kicked like this with our middles being a huge work in progress isn't a great sign for them.
September 1, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said: Other than that first set. Its been domination since We dominated the set we lost?
September 1, 20241 yr Jenna's play was encouraging. Loved what I saw from Reagan Rutherford. She is baaaad. And I love Averi Carlson. Those sets are beautiful.
September 1, 20241 yr Just now, Js1 said: Texas wins 3-1 over #3 Wisconsin Minnesota tomorrow at 6:30, FS1 Great games ladies….taking care of business!
September 1, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, WBT said: Well, we lost set 2 1 minute ago, Pato del Muerto said: We dominated the set we lost? Oopsie.
September 1, 20241 yr Author Just now, WBT said: Good first match, especially considering Wisconsin had already played one Good first 2 sets, close, then we treated Wisconsin like a first round NCAA opponent in sets 3-4. -15, -11 is embarrassing for a top 3 team
September 1, 20241 yr Sets 3 and 4 have been Texas domination. We kept our foot on the gas and never gave Wisconsin reason to believe they could claw their way back
September 1, 20241 yr Author 4 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: Wisconsin isn't a top 5 team, I don't think. Good block and Franklin is a beast but they have major offensive issues outside of Franklin. Also, they have major service problems. The fact they got their ass kicked like this with our middles being a huge work in progress isn't a great sign for them. You can tell Charlie Furburger is gonna be good, but her not graduating early shows. Freshmen setters have to get onto campus in the spring if you’re going to rely on them
September 1, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, Js1 said: -15, -11 is embarrassing for a top 3 team They aren't a top 3 team IMO. Outside of Franklin, their offensive firepower is pretty meh.
September 1, 20241 yr Author Just now, Rickylovesweed said: They aren't a top 3 team IMO. Outside of Franklin, their offensive firepower is pretty meh. Any team returning that much size and offensive should be top 3. But you never know how a true freshman setter will do Franklin, Robinson, Booth, Smrek, Gutcecin, Orzol is salty. But they’re missing the setter connection and not 100% sold on the two libero rotation
September 1, 20241 yr The key to this year (like we all expected) will be middle development. Talent is there.
September 1, 20241 yr The team and Twitter account look to be in mid season form. Flexing on Wisconsin.
September 1, 20241 yr Devin wasn’t even on the bench. Did I miss her transferring? also, that woman announcer sure talked about Franklin a lot.
September 1, 20241 yr Author 7 minutes ago, Hornbeliever said: Devin wasn’t even on the bench. Did I miss her transferring? also, that woman announcer sure talked about Franklin a lot. Devin did not enter the portal during the last window.
September 1, 20241 yr 12 minutes ago, Js1 said: Devin did not enter the portal during the last window. Playing time is going to be hard to come by with Skinner, Wenaas, and now RR. Pretty surprised she didn't enter the portal but I wonder if things might have changed once she realized playing time was going to be minimal. Kind of feel bad for Devin and especially Swindle but that's the nature of the business.
September 1, 20241 yr 14 minutes ago, Js1 said: Devin did not enter the portal during the last window. I don't think the entire team is allowed to travel to away games. I bet we see her in our home opener on the sideline
September 1, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Js1 said: You can tell Charlie Furburger is gonna be good, but her not graduating early shows. Freshmen setters have to get onto campus in the spring if you’re going to rely on them She didn't even arrive in early summer. She didn't show up to campus until right before fall camp. Shades of Ashley Shook.
September 1, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Hornbeliever said: Devin wasn’t even on the bench. Did I miss her transferring? also, that woman announcer sure talked about Franklin a lot. Emily Ehman is the main voice for the Big 10. She's the color commentator for every big match. She does their panels. Everything. She did a top 20 players in the Big 10 for the coming season and Sarah Franklin was her #1. She will talk about Texas at various times, but she's paid to promote the Big 10 as her main gig, so that's what she's going to do. It's a Fox broadcast, too, which is in partnership with the Big 10 through their linear channels and is also a majority owner in the BTN with the Big 10 conference. It's a national telecast, so that's cool.
September 1, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said: They aren't a top 3 team IMO. Outside of Franklin, their offensive firepower is pretty meh. I predict they improve throughout the year, come in second in the Big 10, and end up in the top 5-8 spots "2nd seed line" for the tournament. They have a lot of work to do, but I bet they get there. They do have issues with the second OH position, that's for sure. And Smrek is not consistently great. She's 6'9, but she's not exactly a gazelle out there. They really needed Landfair, and thought they had her, then Nebraska swooped in with their NIL and it was all over. Not even Texas can beat Nebraska at the NIL game in volleyball. Wisconsin had no chance. But I don't see a lot of great teams out there. Pittsburgh for sure, but to me there's a talent gap between them and Nebraska/Texas. Louisville, but I don't think Louisville is as talented as Pitt. Nobody in the SEC other than Texas is a contender for regional host. Kentucky is the 2nd most talented, and they're just not there. Florida has gaps, and without Stucky they're not the same kind of squad. Who knows when she comes back from reconstructive knee surgery or what she looks like. There's Penn State and Purdue, and maybe Oregon? But I don't think any of those teams are as talented as Wisconsin overall, even if they're more cohesive. Particularly Penn State. I just think this season is going to be about the inevitable showdown between Nebraska and Texas in a national championship rematch, and everyone else is playing for the bronze medal.
September 1, 20241 yr Author Minnesota lost to Stanford in 5 tomrorow is Texas-Minny and Wisky-Stanford
September 1, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, Js1 said: Minnesota lost to Stanford in 5 tomrorow is Texas-Minny and Wisky-Stanford Minnesota is better than that awful mess they trotted out last year. Maybe a lot better. And they won't have Landfair to receive serve 54 times in a match the way they did last year. I still shake my head at that. Why put her through that? It was practically abuse.
September 1, 20241 yr Author 11 minutes ago, SL Xpress said: Minnesota is better than that awful mess they trotted out last year. Maybe a lot better. And they won't have Landfair to receive serve 54 times in a match the way they did last year. I still shake my head at that. Why put her through that? It was practically abuse. Shaffmaster looks legit without her terminator brace.
September 2, 20241 yr Author Texas 1, Nebraska 2 in this week’s rankings 5 Stanford 6 Wisky 9 Kentucky 10 Florida 17 Tenn 18 Minnesota 21 Arkansas 23 Baylor
September 2, 20241 yr On 9/1/2024 at 12:06 PM, Js1 said: Good first 2 sets, close, then we treated Wisconsin like a first round NCAA opponent in sets 3-4. -15, -11 is embarrassing for a top 3 team Isnt this how the nc match went?
September 2, 20241 yr Author Jenna - SEC offensive POW! Emma - SEC defensive POW! Edited September 2, 20241 yr by Js1
September 2, 20241 yr aggy's non-conference schedule. No shame. South Alabama, McNeese, A&M CC, Texas State, Temple, UNH, ULL, Wisconsin, Troy.
September 2, 20241 yr Author Wisconsin really did nothing to improve their serve receive after last year’s semifinals. Woof
September 2, 20241 yr Wisconsin isn't a top 5 team. Crazy to say with Franklin and such a good block but they have some major flaws.
September 2, 20241 yr Author Stanford wins in 4. Wisky now 0-3 with losses to Louisville, Texas, Stanford. Ouch Wisky hit .341 and lost in 4 lol Texas and Minny up next after a break Edited September 2, 20241 yr by Js1
September 2, 20241 yr The bad part is Wisconsin really hasn't even been competitive in their 3 losses.
September 2, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said: The bad part is Wisconsin really hasn't even been competitive in their 3 losses. …….AND…….Wisconsin was playing at home!
September 3, 20241 yr Yeah, this is Carlson's job to lose. That was pretty obvious after the 1st match.
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