Recent content by 4EverAGopher

They had opportunities to win sets 2-3. However, if your setter struggles getting the ball to your most explosive top scorer, your chances of winning really do go downhill quickly. I know and understand Hanson was tripled blocked but setting needed to change along with Julia's approach for the...

So many programs at the U of Minnesota are now under performing. Is it a possibility of the quality of athletes in today's world? After all, it is a different world we live in. Or their priorities do not lie with sports? IDK but it is so disheartening to see.

I have great concerns for Stella. I personally believe the expectations were way way way too high. I pretty much felt that way all season. I would not consider her one of the top setters either. Nor did I feel SHE IMPROVED AT ALL. Sure our passing is not great but Stella is all over that...

I am wondering what happened to "right the ship". If there were attempts, they were very very very short lived by the Gophers. All season I kept questioning this coaching staff making any player ADJUSTMENTS during the matches. Either it isn't happening or our players are not responding...

Kinney should be backup for Opp and we have serious injured OH's coming back next season. I realistically don't expect Wucherer to provide a full season with her back and Acevedo might not be the same player before her injury. I know nothing about Crosson, Is she another Hanson or one in the...

I know this has nothing to do with the present Gopher Volleyball team. Just a FYI for those who would be interested. #15 - Melani #5 - Lydia I found several game highlights on YouTube and watching right now a full match vs TV Waldgirmes broadcast by DYN Volleyball. I Googled their team...

That's why this HC needs to establish a MORE RELIABLE ROSTER of BACKUP players and keep our recruits here. Lot of parity out there and I don't see us making a huge jump next year either in the standings. Hate to say this (R) uffda!, but I can see JTay a player other teams might want to...

The key to your statement is the word "impactful". Absolutely, correct in your assessment. We have nobody to replace Hanson's offense on this roster or in the future recruits so it would have to be an impactful transfer. With the injury to our OH's, there is no guarantee either Wucherer or AA...

I'm going to keep saying it, THE BIG IS REALLY DOWN THIS YEAR. They graduated all those 5-6 yr COVID players and it shows.

I totally hear you. Whether players are recruited or not or approach a volleyball program and express interest on their own, they should be treated like any other business. Isn't it the dream of many HS players to play for the top college in their state some day? IMO programs are in a...

I did watch on YouTube early last evening the entire match. Actually, I thought we didn't play all that bad. We are not on the same level as Nebraska and, for the most part, I felt our Gophers played entrely within their means...that is great for them. If there is any scouting going on and...

I'm not indicating nor trying to that it is good for this sport. However, it is a Fact, whether any of us enjoy it or not. Women's volleyball runs through Nebraska in the US. What I, as a volleyball fan, enjoy the most is watching a well oiled machine operate on their win to the GOLD. The...

JCook started this NOW upper class of players at Nebraska, when they were Freshman. He stayed with that choice......not necessarily because they were the #1 ranked recruiting class that year, but he could see the potential these players had in their future. Well their future is here now and...

I was unable to watch this match. I was reading elsewhere that there was a lot of tipping by Hanson. If that is true, then Stella was inconsistent with her setting. IMO Julia is not afraid to go off on the opponent, if the opportunity is there. Someone can certainly let me know, if my...

You are absolutely correct. IMO Swenson is not getting any better and not the same setter that started the season. The schedule is getting tougher and she has regressed. Both Pedro and Crissy are doing their best in their coaching.....middles and back court/serving. However, it is the...