PSU Invitational - 2 Match Discussion Thread (8/31 - 9/01)

Nice write-up, but I especially enjoyed seeing the pix of the former players.  Did they introduce them to the crowd? I got misty seeing Micha's and Katie's pictures--how I miss them, and Aiyanna and Simone, too.

I don't expect A&M to roll over, so here's hoping last night lessons carry over to Saturday night.

(Think of the Thermians in Galaxy Quest---not too obscure a reference I hope)

A. Scott!? (said in quavering reverence)

Maybe Micha can offer a clinic?

Ariel Scott was there? Was thinking about her yesterday as I went back to watch their matches so far this year. Gotthrough the first one and half second so far and what I’ve noticed is floor defense seems to be pretty good. I’m happy they have found way to get white and Hampton on floor together a lot. Setting has been decent so far in my opinion also. The one thing I’m noticing is the attackers are hitting the ball right at people and not putting it away fast. U would watch players like Washington and hodge, McClendon, Scott etc etc they could hit the ball at a angle to put it on floor. Not sure if current players don’t have the height or jump height to put that kind of angle on the ball or not. The balls im seeing so far are more parallel to ground then perpendicular if u understand what I’m saying. Again I’ve only got though the first game and half so far which is what I’m basing opinions on. I understand they are young and those young players have been pretty good so far with the little experience that have gotten so far. Just want to see more terminal swings. I worry that they have been able to get away with it so far but may come across some problems in conference if they continue to hit at people rather then try and put it where people arnt. It’s early and for most part I’m happy with the freshman just posting my observations

Football game ended 45-38 OT win.

And the best part was, Penn State was the winner!