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Post by nyline on Oct 30, 2015 23:39:11 GMT -5
They look like they're bringing it together--last three games have been pretty impressive. If PSU defeats Maryland, Rose will have 1,000 more victories than defeats. That is a cool statistic. |
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Post by tillie1014 on Oct 31, 2015 8:14:31 GMT -5
Bryanna continues to provide strong digging, serving and keeps the numbers high for the attackers.
Is she properly appreciated?
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Post by phillytom on Oct 31, 2015 8:22:44 GMT -5
They look like they're bringing it together--last three games have been pretty impressive. If PSU defeats Maryland, Rose will have 1,000 more victories than defeats. I think we're starting to see at least glimpses of Beast Mode. Floor defense is really improving right now. If you add nice back row D and very good serving to what PSU already had going, it's the makings of another really good team. All that hard work in the gym that we don't see is showing up in matches now. I thought Ohio State was looking really good at times last night but it just didn't look like they had much chance to win the match. So... Maryland-Rutgers-Iowa and then a measuring stick match against Minnesota. |
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Post by nyline on Oct 31, 2015 9:08:31 GMT -5
They look like they're bringing it together--last three games have been pretty impressive. If PSU defeats Maryland, Rose will have 1,000 more victories than defeats. I think we're starting to see at least glimpses of Beast Mode. Floor defense is really improving right now. If you add nice back row D and very good serving to what PSU already had going, it's the makings of another really good team. All that hard work in the gym that we don't see is showing up in matches now. I thought Ohio State was looking really good at times last night but it just didn't look like they had much chance to win the match. So... Maryland-Rutgers-Iowa and then a measuring stick match against Minnesota. I'll post write-up with Coach Rose a quotes in about two hours. One interesting comment: Penn State at one point blocked four balls in a row -- the first time they have done that all season. Then they didn't get any blocks the rest of the match. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 9:36:34 GMT -5
They look like they're bringing it together--last three games have been pretty impressive. If PSU defeats Maryland, Rose will have 1,000 more victories than defeats. I think we're starting to see at least glimpses of Beast Mode. Floor defense is really improving right now. If you add nice back row D and very good serving to what PSU already had going, it's the makings of another really good team. All that hard work in the gym that we don't see is showing up in matches now. I thought Ohio State was looking really good at times last night but it just didn't look like they had much chance to win the match. So... Maryland-Rutgers-Iowa and then a measuring stick match against Minnesota. Defense has definitely improved. It seems like Holcomb is getting much better at digging, and she's got that PSU mentality now—don't let anything hit the floor; go all out "Lacy Fuller style." I feel like PSU is playing much more organized nowadays. I rarely saw any glimpses of disorganized play or lack of communication on the court in the past couple matches. Yes, I'm looking forward to the MN match to see how far they've improved this late in the season. It will be interesting. Can't wait. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 9:43:11 GMT -5
Bryanna continues to provide strong digging, serving and keeps the numbers high for the attackers. Is she properly appreciated? I think Bryanna is great in all aspects of her game at this point in the season. I really like her attacking mentality. She is a gamer/baller and doesn't back down from the competition; this was a Micha-esque trait. Her only weakness is in setting exceptional balls from bad serves. Of course, this is a skill very few young setters have anyway; it'll take time to develop. As I watch more matches I feel she has a lot of upside to her game; she's only going to get better. |
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Post by coolbean on Oct 31, 2015 10:19:03 GMT -5
I think Ali is working to be the next Courtney and I think she is getting better, however, teams still target her in serves and kills. Kendall has been playing more and more and her defense is getting much better, remind me of #33 Lacey last year.
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Post by scooter721 on Oct 31, 2015 10:24:20 GMT -5
Bryanna continues to provide strong digging, serving and keeps the numbers high for the attackers. Is she properly appreciated? She is definitely improving, and a work in progress. Redshirt or not, it's tough being the quarterback of the Nittany Lions...pressure alone can make the best falter. But, if we are to be honest, many of her sets are placed not quite accurately as they should be. Runs by other teams, even in our recent winning streak, have had their origins in a poor set. But, as a freshman 'quarterback', I cannot imagine the pressure and talent she must possess playing at PSU. She is certainly not getting the attention she deserves, but with her development and strength of character, watch out. I think we have a real winning setter, carving out her own niche as she grows, learns, and plays. I look forward to her evolution over the next few weeks, as well as the next few years! |
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Post by Onthebench on Oct 31, 2015 10:47:40 GMT -5
I think Ali is working to be the next Courtney and I think she is getting better, however, teams still target her in serves and kills. Kendall has been playing more and more and her defense is getting much better, remind me of #33 Lacey last year. Not to Laey's level, but much better than earlier this season. I think Keeton and Kendall combo for the backrow defense is the best option going forward. Once Megan is totally healthy, i feel confident with that lineup. |
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Post by traveler on Oct 31, 2015 11:12:35 GMT -5
I think Ali is working to be the next Courtney and I think she is getting better, however, teams still target her in serves and kills. Kendall has been playing more and more and her defense is getting much better, remind me of #33 Lacey last year. OSU had a tougher (or better) game plan yesterday than they did Wednesday, designed to control/mitigate the PSU pin hitters. But they can't control the pins and the middles and Megan when she's in the back court all at once. |
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Post by traveler on Oct 31, 2015 11:13:54 GMT -5
I think Ali is working to be the next Courtney and I think she is getting better, however, teams still target her in serves and kills. Kendall has been playing more and more and her defense is getting much better, remind me of #33 Lacey last year. Not to Laey's level, but much better than earlier this season. I think Keeton and Kendall combo for the backrow defense is the best option going forward. Once Megan is totally healthy, i feel confident with that lineup. BTW, Lacey was in the house last night. Looked and sounded great. |
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Post by traveler on Oct 31, 2015 11:20:07 GMT -5
Although i love seeing Rose's comments, and I love being there in person -- as i was last night -- i have a hard time dissecting the coaching strategies from my vantage point.
Would love it -- when the sun finally rises in HI -- to hear y'all's insights. I am concluding from the game flow that our players didn't just start doing better at about 16-23 in set 3. Something clicked in, and i suspect it came from the bench. In fact, i think it may be fair to say this one was about the coaches, maybe mores than any others we've seen this season.
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Post by nyline on Oct 31, 2015 11:56:36 GMT -5
Although i love seeing Rose's comments, and I love being there in person -- as i was last night -- i have a hard time dissecting the coaching strategies from my vantage point. Would love it -- when the sun finally rises in HI -- to hear y'all's insights. I am concluding from the game flow that our players didn't just start doing better at about 16-23 in set 3. Something clicked in, and i suspect it came from the bench. In fact, i think it may be fair to say this one was about the coaches, maybe mores than any others we've seen this season. Finally finished write-up --some great quotes from Coach Rose (as always). Here's the link: #3 Penn State Tops #11 Ohio State at Rec Hall (#1 USC loses) |
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Post by traveler on Oct 31, 2015 12:06:26 GMT -5
Also noted: even though it felt tightly contested, PSU held 4 Buckeyes to negative hitting; the venerated Leon (does that translate to Lion?) only managed 8 digs.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2015 13:08:16 GMT -5
I think Ali is working to be the next Courtney and I think she is getting better, however, teams still target her in serves and kills. Kendall has been playing more and more and her defense is getting much better, remind me of #33 Lacey last year. "Becoming Courtney" was hard work and had a few bumps. Go back and watch the 2013 National Championship game. Wisconsin put Courtney through the wringer. If Coach Rose didn't think Franti had the potential, she likely wouldn't be getting the opportunities. Last night, it looked like she was becoming more comfortable with the added responsibilities. It was great to see her smiles. |
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