It was pretty much that way in football but just not transparent like it is now.
*** Aggie Volleyball 2024 Thread ***
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Didn't Ifenna get HM?
When do we think we would be signing 1-2 transfers? I know Coach likes to develop more than bringing in transfers, but feels like we really need an outside hitter and a DS with experience…but also multiple years of eligibility so we dont lose the whole team next year.
The only need out of the portal is likely a middle to back up Perkins and Cos in case of injury and or sub par performancebwhitmarsh said:
When do we think we would be signing 1-2 transfers? I know Coach likes to develop more than bringing in transfers, but feels like we really need an outside hitter and a DS with experience…but also multiple years of eligibility so we dont lose the whole team next year.
Everything else we have in incoming freshman.
Now if a top 20 OH in the country wants to come we would take obviously but I am fine with what we got incoming and currently assuming no one transfers out unexpectedly
I'll just have to disagree with you on that one. Bring in a OH and a DS that can contribute immediately…let the freshman develop. Obviously let the freshman play if they are ready, but always have to focus on upgrades.
You have to bring in talent that will push the starters in all positions if you can. However, you have to do it in healthy ways that will promote competition yet keep team dynamics positive. If the freshmen can push, that's a bonus but you can't bank on it just in case.
I think one reason Ava Underwood played her best year so far was the competition for libero at the start of the season. Both liberos had on and off games at first but Underwood rose up to the occasion and we all saw how improved the defense got.
I've seen it in the club scene as well (from my limited view). Healthy competition helps maximize the talent growth. Some players don't like that kind of push though which brings down the whole team overall. But several times I see a starter stagnating. Insert another player that seems to play with spunk but has a lower ceiling and all of a sudden, the starter wakes up and gets better.
We need someone to push the OH to figure out how to get a kill when you keep getting blocked. We need a MB to help increase overall blocking. Need an athletic setter that pushes Waak to improve in blocking and digging. Even Lednicky could use some push to improve on digs or serve receive.
I think one reason Ava Underwood played her best year so far was the competition for libero at the start of the season. Both liberos had on and off games at first but Underwood rose up to the occasion and we all saw how improved the defense got.
I've seen it in the club scene as well (from my limited view). Healthy competition helps maximize the talent growth. Some players don't like that kind of push though which brings down the whole team overall. But several times I see a starter stagnating. Insert another player that seems to play with spunk but has a lower ceiling and all of a sudden, the starter wakes up and gets better.
We need someone to push the OH to figure out how to get a kill when you keep getting blocked. We need a MB to help increase overall blocking. Need an athletic setter that pushes Waak to improve in blocking and digging. Even Lednicky could use some push to improve on digs or serve receive.
bwhitmarsh said:
I'll just have to disagree with you on that one. Bring in a OH and a DS that can contribute immediately…let the freshman develop. Obviously let the freshman play if they are ready, but always have to focus on upgrades.
What you are asking is exactly what Texas did these past two years. And while it may work Morrison seems to be of the thought of development.
And both pins that are incoming freshman could BOTH surpass what we have on the OH position currently in a competitive environment. Same with Applegate and Thomas fighting over the DS position.
I am not saying not to bring anyone in from portal other than a middle to back up but like I said IF you can bring in a top 20 OH then by all means do so. If you can't then ride the competition you will have with the freshman.
There are top 10 players from classes in the past leaving Texas to play that never got to really see the court because they would just bring in someone for a year. It can work but like the middle we need to bring in likely needs to be someone who we have for three years
flintdragon said:
You have to bring in talent that will push the starters in all positions if you can. However, you have to do it in healthy ways that will promote competition yet keep team dynamics positive. If the freshmen can push, that's a bonus but you can't bank on it just in case.
I think one reason Ava Underwood played her best year so far was the competition for libero at the start of the season. Both liberos had on and off games at first but Underwood rose up to the occasion and we all saw how improved the defense got.
I've seen it in the club scene as well (from my limited view). Healthy competition helps maximize the talent growth. Some players don't like that kind of push though which brings down the whole team overall. But several times I see a starter stagnating. Insert another player that seems to play with spunk but has a lower ceiling and all of a sudden, the starter wakes up and gets better.
We need someone to push the OH to figure out how to get a kill when you keep getting blocked. We need a MB to help increase overall blocking. Need an athletic setter that pushes Waak to improve in blocking and digging. Even Lednicky could use some push to improve on digs or serve receive.
Everything you just mentioned we got in the HS recruiting. Except for a middle to back up Perkins and Cos.
And Lednicky won't be in serve receive.
You only bring in a major difference maker from the portal as a one year stop gap and only if you think you need that.
You have only one player enter the portal from the team so far Ital and she wasn't getting any time this year and won't next year so understand why she is leaving. And you have a third setter to push Waak and Manning coming in.
I don't know volleyball very well but it sure looks like our weaknesses include an additional outside hitter other than Logan and Emily and an experienced replacement for Stinson. I'd love to see us pick up a very athletic hitter that can enhance our back row attack game as well which seems non-existent. There were several times in the season where, if Lednicky was out, we had very limited options on offense. Not saying the freshman won't change that but the will likely need most of their first year to contribute.
At the end of the day, we've got an incredible team, and this should be an attractive spot for a really strong transfer or two.
At the end of the day, we've got an incredible team, and this should be an attractive spot for a really strong transfer or two.
Programs like Nebraska and Wisconsin are throwing more money at volleyball than we are. Take that for what it's worth.
Programs of Nebraska and Wisconsin's stature do not "throw money" at their programs. They invest in them. Huge difference. Can't speak for Wisconsin, but Nebraska's volleyball program is profitable. GBR!
Not profitable but at least NU's volleyball program broke even. In 2023, revenue was $4.42M and expenses were $4.41M.
NU Athletic Revenue and Expense
NU Athletic Revenue and Expense
akm91 said:
Not profitable but at least NU's volleyball program broke even. In 2023, revenue was $4.42M and expenses were $4.41M.
NU Athletic Revenue and Expense
$4.42-$4.41=$0? Sounds like they made a profit (or increased net assets since they are nonprofit).
Does $4.4M seem like not a lot for a top D1 volleyball program? Salaries, travel, bonuses, maintenance, ...
Google says Cook took home nearly $1.9M of salary+bonuses.
Google says Cook took home nearly $1.9M of salary+bonuses.
flintdragon said:
Does $4.4M seem like not a lot for a top D1 volleyball program? Salaries, travel, bonuses, maintenance, ...
Google says Cook took home nearly $1.9M of salary+bonuses.
I would totally support Jamie getting a raise like that when we win a national championship, consistently pack Reed, and play the sips in Kyle.
akm91 said:
Not profitable but at least NU's volleyball program broke even. In 2023, revenue was $4.42M and expenses were $4.41M.
NU Athletic Revenue and Expense
It is crazy to me that a program like Nebraska volleyball is just getting to break even - even with their great crowds.
And of course, those numbers don't include the off the Athletic Dept books expenditures for NIL for player acquisition and retention.
Let him cook!
Let's go Cards!
I've got no inside information, but perhaps a Purdue player?
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Let's go Cards!
Also a huge fan of Elena Scott
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Purdue has a setter from San Antonio that is really good. Fingers crossed.
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Alayna Pearson who spent her freshman year here in 2023 and then at Mizzou last year is in the portal again
Pitt takes Set 1 25-21.
I missed set 1 but set 2 has had some big swings literally and figuratively.
“You can resolve to live your life with integrity. Let your credo be this: Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me.”
- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Rumor is Kyndal Stowers
LFG if that is true!
That was my deleted post, didn't wanna say anything or jinx it, but the only volleyball team she follows is us and she started following a bunch of our players on Instagram! SHE IS ELITE! There is a lengthy story on why she didn't play this year! She suffered multiple concussion in 2022 her freshman year where she was leading Baylor in kills as a freshman and the top recruit in state of Texas for her class! Baylor doctors wouldn't clear her to play to start 2023 and she sought outside doctors who cleared her, but Baylor wouldn't risk it and she was removed from the roster. So she hasn't played this season, so she should be back in full form come 2025! She has an ELITE and POWERFUL ARM and she can FLY! Fingers crossed it's her, but if she's in the maroon and white, wow what an addition
Louisville won set 2 and looked good to start set 3 but Pitt is on a run to finish it off!
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