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Post by dc155 on Oct 4, 2024 20:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by dc155 on Oct 4, 2024 20:09:34 GMT -5
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Post by elliotberton on Oct 4, 2024 20:20:24 GMT -5
I think Cam has been in a bit of a slump these last two games or the connections just haven’t been there with her sets, but it is great seeing in these past two game that when she does start picking her attack up again it’s to help close out the set/match. I think we are seeing opponents who are prepared to stop our OHs. The difference between really good hitters and great hitters is the ability to score when the defense is geared toward stopping you. Cam is showing me that she can adjust to deal with the defenses which shows up in the latter parts of a set. Jess is even better at making adjustments and seemingly does so more quickly.
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Post by nyline on Oct 4, 2024 20:41:54 GMT -5
Massey Ratings gave PSU a 46% chance of winning tonight, and predicted Oregon would win in 5 sets.
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Post by jojonito on Oct 4, 2024 20:46:27 GMT -5
I think Cam has been in a bit of a slump these last two games or the connections just haven’t been there with her sets, but it is great seeing in these past two game that when she does start picking her attack up again it’s to help close out the set/match. I think we are seeing opponents who are prepared to stop our OHs. The difference between really good hitters and great hitters is the ability to score when the defense is geared toward stopping you. Cam is showing me that she can adjust to deal with the defenses which shows up in the latter parts of a set. Jess is even better at making adjustments and seemingly does so more quickly. I've noticed that Cam has been in a bit of a slump. I'd be curious as to why people think that is? Not sure I have a clue. Or, as the saying goes, without clue.
It also helps that Izzy has such a good connection with the middles. Other than the PITT fiasco, I don't think there has been a match where the middles didn't contribute. That really helps the OH's; assuming that the pass is good.
Speaking of middles, does Jordan Hopp have another year of eligibilty after this year? I seemed to see that somewhere, but not sure.
It seemed to me that there were two stories of the serve receive. Part of the match, the PSU receiver looked lost; but other parts, they were giving Izzy some really good passes.
Talking about CJ; it was not only good to see her hit so well, but also to not have any of her attacks blocked by the pretty good OR blockers.
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Post by jojonito on Oct 4, 2024 20:49:37 GMT -5
Does anyone know if BTN and Xfinity are still having a financial dispute = This Oregon match won't be televised for Xfinity customers? I don't have it. Have to watch the cut up version put on You Tube If you wait a bit, sometimes the whole match shows up. I forget what match it was, some match were there wasn't any coverage, (probably the wonderful ACC), there was initially only a condensed match of about 1 hr, but later on somebody did load the entire match. Hopefully you can see the whole thing. It sure was short.
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Post by dc155 on Oct 4, 2024 21:18:05 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 21:24:15 GMT -5
BTN has had a hard time spelling Starck this season.
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 21:25:06 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 21:26:18 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 21:27:18 GMT -5
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Post by 96psu on Oct 4, 2024 22:12:36 GMT -5
I agree. Did not expect a sweep. What is great about this team is when someone, say Cam or CJ, is off, we have enough pieces to still win, unlike last year. I still want to see Markley play. I am not sold on CJ. .... This reminds me of the PSU glory days teams. All 5 hitters could hurt you. This team isn't there yet, but they sure do have a lot of talent.
I understand your feeling about CJ, but she hit .455 tonight. Now I know she hasn't been consistent. IMHO, Caroline can go off on teams where I just don't think Markley can. Just my opinion. We'll see how things go.
I don’t know about that. If you look back at Markley’s freshman year, she held down the fort at the OH, passing very well and playing her best deep into the B1G season. She was freshman of the week against Purdue, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and outplayed Eva Hudson and McKenna Wucherer head to head. We won 3 of those 4 matches and if she doesn’t play like that, we probably don’t host that year. She had her career high in kills last year at Iowa and was benched a week later when Cam moved to the left and Zoe was put back on the line up, and hasn’t seen meaningful playing time since. It just doesn’t make sense. As for having the ability to go off, that has a lot to do with getting set in system in a balanced offense. The one set this season that happened, vs Princeton, she went off for 6 kills on 7 swings. There is no reason we should be seeing hitters struggle on either pin and be keeping her on the bench.
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 22:42:14 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 23:19:08 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Oct 4, 2024 23:42:10 GMT -5
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