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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 8:23:16 GMT -5
I looked back at activity on this site from a year ago and there were more than a few threads about the coming season--"who will win the B1G?" comes to mind.
We're less than two weeks from the start of the season and it's a wasteland. Volleytalk has also been without much PSU-related activity, as well.
Are we burned-out, or just feeling burned by showing so much pre-season exuberance last year?
Personally, I haven't invested much time learning about the new players and learning the roster. After a quick look at the roster I was surprised to learn that there is only one (1!) senior on the roster. Don't get excited. It's one of the 15 or so DSs.
I'm not looking for brilliant insights, but signs of life would be nice.
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Post by treblejig on Aug 13, 2016 10:24:48 GMT -5
I have been thinking the same thing.
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Post by nyline on Aug 13, 2016 14:58:42 GMT -5
I've been AWOL. Staff, well, that's redundant, but yes, also AWOL.
Actually, I think the lull comes from diminished expectations -- no Haleigh Washington-type super star recruits coming in, several question marks about the team, and a sense among many (I suspect) that Penn State may not be "in the mix" this season.
So I think people are doing other things, like watching Rhythmic Gymnastics (how is that a sport?). I hope to have something up before the first match, but not sure I'll be able to do as much as I have in previous seasons.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 22:24:08 GMT -5
I've been AWOL. Staff, well, that's redundant, but yes, also AWOL. Actually, I think the lull comes from diminished expectations -- no Haleigh Washington-type super star recruits coming in, several question marks about the team, and a sense among many (I suspect) that Penn State may not be "in the mix" this season. So I think people are doing other things, like watching Rhythmic Gymnastics (how is that a sport?). I hope to have something up before the first match, but not sure I'll be able to do as much as I have in previous seasons. I HATE Rhythmic Gymnastics! I think the Soviets snuck it into the Olympics in Moscow back in 1980. I was watching some footage of pre-WWII May Day Parades and the Soviets were frolicking across Red Square with balls, those damn sticks with ribbons, hula hoops, and other paraphernalia--so I'm pretty sure they were responsible. And to think they wanted to remove wrestling from the Olympics? Oh yeah... Volleyball! I wasn't trying to lay a guilt trip on the DigNittany staff. As I've only followed the sport since mid-2010, I don't have that much perspective. But this is the quietest preseason I've seen. Maybe the lower expectations will help the team? |
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Post by nyline on Aug 14, 2016 11:36:35 GMT -5
I've been AWOL. Staff, well, that's redundant, but yes, also AWOL. Actually, I think the lull comes from diminished expectations -- no Haleigh Washington-type super star recruits coming in, several question marks about the team, and a sense among many (I suspect) that Penn State may not be "in the mix" this season. So I think people are doing other things, like watching Rhythmic Gymnastics (how is that a sport?). I hope to have something up before the first match, but not sure I'll be able to do as much as I have in previous seasons. I HATE Rhythmic Gymnastics! I think the Soviets snuck it into the Olympics in Moscow back in 1980. I was watching some footage of pre-WWII May Day Parades and the Soviets were frolicking across Red Square with balls, those damn sticks with ribbons, hula hoops, and other paraphernalia--so I'm pretty sure they were responsible. And to think they wanted to remove wrestling from the Olympics? Oh yeah... Volleyball! I wasn't trying to lay a guilt trip on the DigNittany staff. As I've only followed the sport since mid-2010, I don't have that much perspective. But this is the quietest preseason I've seen. Maybe the lower expectations will help the team? Believe me, the DigNittany Staff deserves all the guilt trips that can be laid on them  Shiftless would be too high a compliment. |
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Post by psumaui on Aug 17, 2016 13:57:41 GMT -5
Looking forward to the 1st 3 matches of season because i will be there at Rec Hall next weekend to watch them  I saw Russ has some transfers coming to play for him. Interested to see how he uses them. |
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Post by nyline on Aug 17, 2016 18:11:32 GMT -5
Looking forward to the 1st 3 matches of season because i will be there at Rec Hall next weekend to watch them I saw Russ has some transfers coming to play for him. Interested to see how he uses them. I'll be there too. I'm looking forward to the season. Lower expectations from many. But this could be a scrappy, tough team. We'll see. |
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Post by backrowattack on Aug 18, 2016 15:38:33 GMT -5
I'm anxious for the season, but haven't received my season tickets yet. This is my first time ever getting season tickets, so I'm excited. Do they always send them out this late?
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Post by nyline on Aug 18, 2016 19:29:25 GMT -5
I'm anxious for the season, but haven't received my season tickets yet. This is my first time ever getting season tickets, so I'm excited. Do they always send them out this late? I called the ticket office line today. Tickets just printed. Will be mailed out soon (if not already mailed). |
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Post by backrowattack on Aug 18, 2016 19:59:37 GMT -5
I'm anxious for the season, but haven't received my season tickets yet. This is my first time ever getting season tickets, so I'm excited. Do they always send them out this late? I called the ticket office line today. Tickets just printed. Will be mailed out soon (if not already mailed). Good to know! Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 20:16:34 GMT -5
I wonder how many forum participants are season ticket holders?
Depending on how many, it might be a fun feature for them to share observations about the games they attend.
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Post by toomuchvb on Aug 19, 2016 23:39:16 GMT -5
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Post by psulion on Aug 21, 2016 12:56:40 GMT -5
I can't remember back to when Penn State Women's Volleyball seemed to be in such a funk! No super recruits coming in, no high expectations, no repeat championship to look forward to. What caused this? I always get excited about our volleyball seasons, and I'm excited about the season ready to get underway, but I'm just curious how we arrived at this 'low point' in the program.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 14:11:45 GMT -5
I can't remember back to when Penn State Women's Volleyball seemed to be in such a funk! No super recruits coming in, no high expectations, no repeat championship to look forward to. What caused this? I always get excited about our volleyball seasons, and I'm excited about the season ready to get underway, but I'm just curious how we arrived at this 'low point' in the program.
Is the program at a low point, or the fans? I'm hoping it's the fans. Volleytalk has been pretty quiet too. Maybe the Olympics and politics combined with a season that ended with little to look forward to has suppressed our normal irrational exuberance. No matter, the season starts in five days. |
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Post by psulion on Aug 21, 2016 16:18:15 GMT -5
Yep, and I am ready. Let's hope it's just us fans that are at this unusual low point, preseason! GO LADIES!
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Shiftless would be too high a compliment. 
I saw Russ has some transfers coming to play for him. Interested to see how he uses them.
