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Post by traveler on Feb 17, 2022 12:36:00 GMT -5
Not good communication skills if none of us knows the answer. Teenage type emojis? Sheesh. If you want to tell us something, use your words.
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Post by dc155 on Feb 17, 2022 14:57:58 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 17, 2022 15:13:19 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 17, 2022 15:15:38 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 17, 2022 15:53:31 GMT -5
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Post by nyline on Feb 17, 2022 16:25:05 GMT -5
I don't think Penn State is finished with the transfer portal for 2022, but just looking, by position, at transfers (or retirements) out, and transfers in, you could say:
1) AC Fitzpatrick -- out; Kash Williams -- In
2) Kaitlyn Hord -- out; Tay Trammel -- In
3) Jonni Parker -- out (retired); Zoe Weatherington -- In
Kash is a clear upgrade over AC (whose enthusiasm was impossible not to like).
Hord is certainly a great player (though I would say she didn't improve during her career as much as other Penn State players have during theirs), but Trammel is a very, very good player -- 4th in the B1G last season in blocks/set!
Jonni is another great player, but again, Weatherington is also very good (notwithstanding the drumbeat of negativity on the other board that shall not be named). She is a hammer, and knows how to play the game.
I think the new staff did an incredible job filling out the roster. And I don't think they're done.
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Post by pennstate1973 on Feb 17, 2022 17:45:25 GMT -5
I agree with everything including there is time for more players to come through the portal. The one area I have a different take is Hord who I think is one of the best MBs in the country and could have a monster year this fall. I've jumped on the bandwagon of the new coaching staff. IMO there is better potential for recruiting prep players at a young age.
Presidents' Day Weekend is traditionally considered the first big recruiting day for college coaches at Junior National Qualifying tournaments. There all kinds of tournaments going on this weekend; i.e. 600 teams at Circle City, 800 teams at SCVA, 750 teams at Capital Hill. Of course about 98% of these club players will not be what Penn State is looking for but there will definitely be some young gems not getting big publicity.
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Post by traveler on Feb 17, 2022 18:05:12 GMT -5
Sounds like Zoe grew up in GA, VA, NC. So her cheering section may have a better chance of seeing her in action.
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Post by nyline on Feb 17, 2022 18:57:49 GMT -5
I agree with everything including there is time for more players to come through the portal. The one area I have a different take is Hord who I think is one of the best MBs in the country and could have a monster year this fall. I've jumped on the bandwagon of the new coaching staff. IMO there is better potential for recruiting prep players at a young age.
Presidents' Day Weekend is traditionally considered the first big recruiting day for college coaches at Junior National Qualifying tournaments. There all kinds of tournaments going on this weekend; i.e. 600 teams at Circle City, 800 teams at SCVA, 750 teams at Capital Hill. Of course about 98% of these club players will not be what Penn State is looking for but there will definitely be some young gems not getting big publicity.
I don't disagree that Hord could have a great season. I think she'll have plenty of motivation to prove how great she can be (and arguably more talent around her than she had at Penn State). I just don't think she showed that motivation at Penn State. I wish her well. and expect her to do really well. |
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Post by traveler on Feb 17, 2022 21:07:57 GMT -5
BTW Kaleena is asst coaching Colorado Juniors 17s...tripped across that by accident yesterday. I bet she'll be at one of those tourneys, now from the other side.
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Post by nyline on Feb 17, 2022 21:20:43 GMT -5
BTW Kaleena is asst coaching Colorado Juniors 17s...tripped across that by accident yesterday. I bet she'll be at one of those tourneys, now from the other side. I'd heard something about her giving coaching clinics in Colorado. I guess this is more formalized. Interesting new perspective for her. |
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Post by dc155 on Feb 18, 2022 15:02:57 GMT -5
To help us get to know Zoe Weatherington, here's a video interview that Utah created for Zoe's freshmen year (2019).
"My game is very intense. I have a demeanor that can come off as unapproaching but it's just I get very focused and dialed in but I can also be kind of goofy on the sidelines..."
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 18, 2022 18:10:47 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 19, 2022 9:57:23 GMT -5
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Post by ethankasales on Feb 19, 2022 12:20:24 GMT -5
Anjelina Starck’s younger sister, Izzy, is evidently playing well in Kansas City.
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