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Post by nyline on Nov 11, 2022 10:12:35 GMT -5
And it leaves me more puzzled/curious than ever how we found her. I know she was in the portal, but still. What. A. Find. I believe she reached out to Penn State as soon as she was in the portal.
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Post by dc155 on Nov 11, 2022 10:18:56 GMT -5
And it leaves me more puzzled/curious than ever how we found her. I know she was in the portal, but still. What. A. Find. I believe she reached out to Penn State as soon as she was in the portal. That's interesting! I wonder if she previously had a connection with Penn State (whether familial, volleyball, etc.) or if it's the Penn State brand that made her interested in reaching out. (I recall one of the DigNittany articles mentioning that KSC knows Zoe's mom... I wonder if there was also a connection with Elisaia and/or her family since her dad is also part of the coaching world.)
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Post by traveler on Nov 11, 2022 10:24:34 GMT -5
(I get the feeling everybody in WVB knows Zoe's mom! I saw an opposing coach pull her aside earlier in the season after she had an off night and it looked clear they had a connection.)
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Post by nyline on Nov 11, 2022 19:54:06 GMT -5
I believe she reached out to Penn State as soon as she was in the portal. That's interesting! I wonder if she previously had a connection with Penn State (whether familial, volleyball, etc.) or if it's the Penn State brand that made her interested in reaching out. (I recall one of the DigNittany articles mentioning that KSC knows Zoe's mom... I wonder if there was also a connection with Elisaia and/or her family since her dad is also part of the coaching world.) I don't think there was any prior connection with Leisa.
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Post by dc155 on Nov 13, 2022 11:54:38 GMT -5
Prior to the start of yesterday's Purdue match, Jay Harmon, on behalf of the PSU Women's Volleyball Booster Club, presented roses to Coach Katie to congratulate her for 20 wins as Head Coach! Jay is a long-time member of the Booster Club who, together with his wife, have been great supporters of the program and for years ran the post-Saturday night Socials at Rec Hall. Fortunately, Coach Katie's wins count didn't stay at 20 for too long, as win #21 came hours later with last night's victory over Purdue! (Picture provided by Sally Bair who was at the match - Thank you Sally!)
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Post by nyline on Nov 13, 2022 12:22:09 GMT -5
Prior to the start of yesterday's Purdue match, Jay Harmon, on behalf of the PSU Women's Volleyball Booster Club, presented roses to Coach Katie to congratulate her for 20 wins as Head Coach! Jay is a long-time member of the Booster Club who, together with his wife, have been great supporters of the program and for years ran the post-Saturday night Socials at Rec Hall. Fortunately, Coach Katie's wins count didn't stay at 20 for too long, as win #21 came hours later with last night's victory over Purdue! (Picture provided by Sally Bair who was at the match - Thank you Sally!) Great photo! Jay and his wife (Carlene -- not sure of the spelling) are amazing supporters of Penn State Women's Volleyball.
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Post by dc155 on Nov 14, 2022 11:35:23 GMT -5
So we enter what's perhaps our most difficult weekend - MN and WI on back-to-back nights this Friday and Saturday. As noted by nyline in the polls/ratings thread, here's what the Massey Ratings is predicting for us:
- 38% chance of beating MN - 25% chance of beating WI
I hope we give a good fight... Perhaps we can get one upset win... I'm optimistic but realistically know we'll need a perfect night (and the other team to have a bad night) to overcome these opponents.
That said, from what various commentators are saying, even if we lose both matches, we're in a good place to make the Tournament (top 20 ranking, top 25 RPI) - perhaps we can even get a seed... which is fantastic given the low expectations there were for this rebuilding year, especially with how our roster was depleted with RR's retirement, having a new staff, and injuries having been a continued issue.
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 15:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by dc155 on Nov 14, 2022 15:03:56 GMT -5
YES! Well deserved Alexa!
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 15:21:53 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 15:27:38 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 19:25:07 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 20:11:23 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 14, 2022 21:44:38 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Nov 15, 2022 10:30:38 GMT -5
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