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Post by bob2061 on Aug 11, 2017 12:45:05 GMT -5
And what I remember was that when Carpenter did get in, she did not do well. The sets were off and the team did so poorly that Micha had to go back in, even though she was limping badly and could not jump to block. So my point was not so much who was willing to step up, but that we had no one who was ready and able to do so. I am an admirer of Russ Rose, but that situation did leave me with some questions. So one of the benefits of a 6/2 is that both setters will be game ready if another injury occurs. Another benefit is you can wear down an opponent while keeping your players fresh as long as you have the depth, which PSU does now. You can play at a very high pace and watch the opposing team wilt under the pressure of the quick pace. With very few breaks this team could be in the championship match at end of season.  |
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Post by bob2061 on Aug 13, 2017 6:47:59 GMT -5
Kathryn Cather, 6-2 Jr RS, Ole Miss to Penn State – Cather hit .351 with 219 kills a year ago for Ole Miss. Her arrival in Happy Valley gives the Nittany Lions another option on the right side behind Heidi Thelen, and freshman Cami May. While Penn State ran mostly a 5-1, having Thelen and Cather allows the Nittany Lions the option of running a 6-2.
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Post by cross5 on Aug 13, 2017 8:09:40 GMT -5
Kathryn Cather, 6-2 Jr RS, Ole Miss to Penn State – Cather hit .351 with 219 kills a year ago for Ole Miss. Her arrival in Happy Valley gives the Nittany Lions another option on the right side behind Heidi Thelen, and freshman Cami May. While Penn State ran mostly a 5-1, having Thelen and Cather allows the Nittany Lions the option of running a 6-2. Reed will be better than both but adding Kat adds arms, power and depth now at every position. |
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Post by tillie on Aug 14, 2017 14:39:06 GMT -5
What are the questions
that you are left with in that situation?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2017 15:13:57 GMT -5
Kathryn Cather, 6-2 Jr RS, Ole Miss to Penn State – Cather hit .351 with 219 kills a year ago for Ole Miss. Her arrival in Happy Valley gives the Nittany Lions another option on the right side behind Heidi Thelen, and freshman Cami May. While Penn State ran mostly a 5-1, having Thelen and Cather allows the Nittany Lions the option of running a 6-2. Reed will be better than both but adding Kat adds arms, power and depth now at every position. I hope Reed has progressed. If she turns out to be the best, great! That Cather hit .351 is noteworthy. The Southeast Conference isn't the B1G, but it's not chopped liver. How often have PSU RS hitters hit at that rate? To date, and to be brutally honest, Reed and Thelen haven't demonstrated that type of hitting efficiency. Reed hasn't demonstrated the skill needed to make it to the floor for most of her time at PSU. I think we all want the team to be successful and I'm sure we want the players to have individual success. Anybody seen the glimmers of a B1G TV schedule? |
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Post by bob2061 on Aug 15, 2017 9:12:02 GMT -5
Now that practice has begun I wonder if any freshmen or transfers will be able to help team as serving subs? I think Cather has the best chance from what I've read.
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Post by traveler on Aug 15, 2017 10:40:39 GMT -5
New transfer. Senior DS Jenny Halterman from PSU Mont Alto
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Post by nyline on Aug 15, 2017 15:25:12 GMT -5
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Post by nitneliun on Aug 16, 2017 2:04:33 GMT -5
Have photos of the picnic been posted anywhere online? IIRC, they usually are, but I can't remember where. |
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Post by nyline on Aug 16, 2017 7:29:06 GMT -5
Have photos of the picnic been posted anywhere online? IIRC, they usually are, but I can't remember where. Sadly, I didn't take any. I didn't see anyone taking pictures, but I had to leave early to drive home. |
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Post by bob2061 on Aug 16, 2017 10:46:31 GMT -5
You need to update your pics and I am curious to see who you add. You may not have room for all the freshmen.
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Post by nitneliun on Aug 16, 2017 17:41:26 GMT -5
You need to update your pics and I am curious to see who you add. You may not have room for all the freshmen. The new roster pics were posted only today. Don't be so impatient. I'll get around to it. |
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