NORCECA Pan Am Cup 2017

Yea, these people on VT are the same that said and have been  saying since day one she would never do good at the next level.  Maybe they were talking about the intergalactic league!

I've been doing Volleytalk for less than four years, but I've gotta say that so many of the Volleytalkers really have it in for PSU and its current and former players.  Part of the reason I play games like "Wisconsin's former setter" is simply to mess with these jerks.  Their animus towards PSU is amazing, it blinds them to reality.  Karch Kiraly and PSU fans didn't select Micha as the tournament MVP--that was either foreign coaches or media.  They could obviously see what most of Volleytalk couldn't.  Kind of makes you wonder about how much knowledge is resident on the site. Certainly, much of the site's collective knowledge is likely blinded by parochial interests.    

Glad we have a "safe space."  Thanks Nyline.

As I recall, at the core of much, or  at least some, of the Glass/Hancock antipathy has been that they weren't  "classic" setters -- they were hitters who were converted to setter.  Consequently,  they weren't (according to the argument) as polished as other setters such as WFS.  One characteristic shared by Glass and Hancock is an unbelievable compete level.  That's a concept that gets tossed around somewhat loosely, I think (like effort inflation: She always gives 100%; but that one always gives 110%!  And that other one?  120% every time!!!).  But in the case of Glass and Hancock, I think it's appropriate.  Both absolutely,  positively hated to lose -- at times they simply would refuse to lose.  Maybe they weren't stylistically the classic setters, but they sure as heck got the job done.  At the end of the day, it's about winning, and both Glass and Hancock were/are winners.  

Before last year, the record was 28 aces.

I think we sometimes turn our disagreement with the Wisky fans into disdain for their player. Lauren Carlini is a terrific setter and a strong competitor. While I was pleased that Micha won the starting spot and performed so well, I thought that Lauren handled her role gracefully, worked cooperatively with Micha, and contributed when called upon.

I actually am frustrated for Lauren, in respect to how a few of her fans are posting.

I know she is a big girl now but these posters are creating a contentious environment that is or can be uncomfortable for a player.

The "next coming" label has been thrown out there for 4+ Years now and things in sports just dont happen over night at the next level. Time will tell and we have a lot of it.

From what I can see and what I hear the team really is having fun and all rowing in the same direction.

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As far as 2 PSU setters in next Olympics. Possible.

Also 0 is a possibility. 😀

I like 2 though.