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No one had to be helped off the court. That's a win right there.

My ONE volleyball insight over the course of 4 decades following the sport: passing is, by far, the most difficult skill. And it can only be taught to a certain level. You either got it, or you don't. It's a talent.

They HAD depth in all positions. You can't construct a viable roster with more depth than they already had. Too many unhappy players. This is a freak season. You can't plan for that. What you can do is respond to it with more competence than they have. Or with a higher level of competition...

Worst in 35 years for me.

Just look at the set distribution. Either that changes -- and players respond -- or this team has no chance to compete. Yes, they are missing starters. But you can argue that they were all, aside from Z, going to be challenged by the bench players now playing. The 2025 version of Acevedo is...

It can be an unhealthy atmosphere with too many talented players not playing. What this program needs is some luck. They have been playing shorthanded, due to concussions or leg injuries for a decade. Hugh had to deal with this all of the time, what with setters and CC, etc. This roster was...

I wonder if Swenson is ailing too. Her sets are so inconsistent. But recently. Everything was clicking earlier.

Kind of hard to think of what would qualify as good fortune at this point.

Did not look good

Odd that losing your frosh libero makes you play like a bottom 15-18 B1G team. Did he offer any other explanations? Seriously, this match made zero sense.

The more I think about it the more I'm convinced this was the worst loss in program history. Total embarrassment.

I don't think I've ever seen a Gopher boxscore like this one. 19 assists in 4 sets?? 65-29 in kills?? Somebody has some explaining to do.

This program ... No doubt there were illnesses -- or something -- but what a pathetic showing.

I do not think the B1G is very good this year, not after Nebraska and maybe 3-4 other teams. And Nebraska may be the only top ten team. Not sure about Wisky.

I see Schnichels hasn't played since 9/6. Is she hurt or just not being used?