PSU vs Minnesota - Nov 23 (Friday) - 8:00 PM ET

I thought Euphoria redshirted this year?

This is an interesting point.  Taylor does a lot for the team much of which would be hard to replace.  However, coach went with Cathey at OS2 presumably because Taylor was struggling to score.  Cathey is still not consistent, but she held her own on the attack and was credited with two digs (I think Taylor might have set the blocking better but who knows). So we have some depth there.

We also have some competent back row players who could fill in that role.  Where I think Taylor could not be effectively replaced is in serve receive.  She passes very well even though she gets a high percentage of the serves.  That said, until other players are asked to do that, we wont know how good they can be at that skill.  I suspect that Blossum could do it in a pinch.  The other option would be to switch to a two back receive all the time.   Both alternatives would completely mess up the substitution pattern. 

Point is we do have some depth but I am relieved that Taylor was able to continue.

When you try too hard, it shows.  It's something that should flow.

*knock on wood* If we can beat Wisconsin, maybe we can move up to 6?

OMG does anyone hate the argument that we lost but scored more points besides me? Total cumulative points is irrelevant just like in professional sports postseason series. U have to score more then your opponent in so many sets/ games. Overall is irrelevant to me because if u look at it that way one bad set can skew numbers. That’s like a best of 5 series in baseball when one team loses 3-1 and that one win wins like 11-1 or something and the three loses we like 1-0 or 2-1

She was bigger than life in match, double infinity.

elliotberton said:

"We also have some competent back row players who could fill in that role. Where I think Taylor could not be effectively replaced is in serve receive. She passes very well even though she gets a high percentage of the serves. That said, until other players are asked to do that, we wont know how good they can be at that skill. I suspect that Blossum could do it in a pinch. The other option would be to switch to a two back receive all the time. Both alternatives would completely mess up the substitution pattern."

I don't see anyone that can replace Taylor in serve receive this year, or for that matter next year.  Maybe Jonni Parker.  I've seen Emily Sciorra and Cathey back in the 2nd string serve receiving during warmup.  Not sure who else.