BiochemAg97 said:

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B$Weigem said:

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Poor pin play with way too many service errors considering how weak we serve. Our back line has been stellar, especially Hinson.

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*Stinson

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Maybe it just me or the opponents we played so far this weekend but I liked Underwood at Libero and Stinson as first DS
I thought our passing was crisper with that lineup. But we also played a better team when Stinson was Libero.

Wicked Good Ag said:

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BiochemAg97 said:

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B$Weigem said:

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Poor pin play with way too many service errors considering how weak we serve. Our back line has been stellar, especially Hinson.

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*Stinson

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Maybe it just me or the opponents we played so far this weekend but I liked Underwood at Libero and Stinson as first DS
I thought our passing was crisper with that lineup. But we also played a better team when Stinson was Libero.

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Stinson was Libero for the match against Texas State which pretty much went the same was as the Temple game with Underwood at Libero. I'm fine with either Underwood or Stinson at Libero.

Underwood was Libero against Temple if I am not mistaken.

Wicked Good Ag said:

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Underwood was Libero against Temple if I am not mistaken.

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Yes. Edited my prior post to clarify. Your comment suggested the difference you saw between Underwood against Temple and Stinson against UNH maybe was UNH being a better team. Just pointing out that we saw Stinson at Libero a week ago against Texas State, which might be a better comparison to Underwood vs Temple. At least the outcome (dominate and win in 3 sets) was similar for Texas State and Temple.

I don't think it really matters whether Ellie or Ava play libero. Our back defense is much improved.

Temple and UNH are in a close set 5. Was not expecting that given we put Temple away in 3 easy sets and UNH took us to 5.

Game now starting at 2:12

Ags up 17-8 in set 1 against Louisiana.

Looking good!!!!

Ags take set 1 against the Cajuns: 25-14

Ags lead in set 2: 18-15

Set 2 to the Ags: 25-18

What is up with our sets and timing this third set?? Sheesh

Ags up in set 3: 17-15

I know it's been said but we need those mics that bring the BOOM. Listening to the ACC Network all the hits sound so powerful.

Service errors less than service aces - great to see!

After watching this weekends matches….. some thoughts that I think we have all seen.

- middles are much improved, more so do to the passing and setting taking a step forward.
- Ledinecky is a potential All American
- our OHs are a step back from last year offensively. Hellmeith can't read a block/defense. Humphrey has great ball control but struggles to put a ball away.
- Underwood has greatly developed and the competition with Stinson probably played a big part in that.
- This team will go as far as our pin hitters take us. If Humphrey can learn to read what she is given, watch out. Otherwise, this team has a ceiling of maybe round of 32.


Thoughts?

We are 7-0 exactly where we should be after this part of the schedule

As for libero Underwood to me plays a better LB and Stinson plays a better MB in terms of defense. Ava also sets a better ball in terms of location and actual setting when the libero takes the second ball. Both pass well and occasionally have a bad pass or get aced but not near as much as last season for our DS/libero players

I would go with Underwood as the libero but I would also have no problem switching jerseys if she is having an off night and i dont feel production would be hurt that much

Both Lednicky and Hellmuth are terminal hitters on the pins. To me that measn when they attack it usually ends the point but that is not always a good thing because as someone else said high risk high reward. Hellmuth more high risk but can hit a power shot like many of the top outsides but locating that ball isnt assured IMO

If ball control is on I think we have one of if not the better tandem middles in the SEC.

All these things are great BUT we are having trouble focusing at times and we havent played anyone yet who will likely be in the NCAA (maybe NH based on conference but i dont know anything about who is predicted there).

The next 3 matches are against teams who will likely be in the NCAA and likely teams that will be Sweet 16 or better in the NCAAs so we will know more after the 27th

Missed the last two sets but glad to see we got the W! Hopefully espn plus lets me rewatch it!!! But glad to be 7-0! Exactly where I hoped to be!! I know the schedule hasn't been the toughest, but to go in every match and come out with a W is impressive!!! We're leaning how to play together and how to adapt and play through different scenarios! We've won with dominance, with come backs, with dominant middle play, and with lots of versatility!!! Double block Lednicky, we set the middle, take away the middle, we have Humphrey and Hellmuth! Maddie Waak is our quarterback and she's excellent!! Let's get to 8-0 against Northern Iowa then give Wisconsin a hell of a match!!! Then we finish out with Troy and then start conference play!!! All that matters is we're 7-0

Also Texas got swept by Stanford today hehe

frankie00 said:

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Service errors less than service aces - great to see!

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I was getting worried when we were late into the third set and didn't have our 5th ace yet. Gotta get the free pluckers wings for 5 aces.

I agree with the focus issue. Jamie got them to sort out starting fast, but they need to sustain through the match.

All three matches this week, we came out hot and took a big lead in the first set, but let the pressure off.

taylorswift13_ said:

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Our volleyball girls passing out donuts to Aggies in line for ticket pull

https://instagr.am/p/C_-y07OubbW

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Awesome. Need to convince enough of the football fans to bring the hate against tu and pack Reed.

Also should reach out to the corps and see if the outfits will encourage the cadets to come. When my kid was a fish, they were bribed with a bag in (sleep in and skip PT) if they went to certain basketball games.

We camp out for Bowling Green?

dang

Wicked Good Ag said:

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We camp out for Bowling Green?

dang

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These kids camp out for anything. They started camping out for ND so early, the university had to implement new rules that you can't camp out before Sunday of game week.

Wicked Good Ag said:

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We camp out for Bowling Green?

dang

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we finally have a Quarterback

Wisconsin will be ranked 7 when we head to their house Saturday… let's go shock the world

BTHOnorthernillinoisoriowaorindiana! [Why are they even allowed to still be separate states anyway?]