Recent content by sptimes

I hear ya, Ruffda, but I'm going to hang on. If MN's coach ever becomes a portal hound (a la Sheffield), that's my red line.

I agree with Hoolio. Maybe the question is - can MN be a championship contender without resorting to becoming an all star team of portal players? I truly hope so. (you know, the anti-Badgers)

True, but some of the comments from teammates on her post referred to next season. I'd guess she's going somewhere for more playing time. We'll see soon...

You probably already know this, but there's a thread over on Volleytalk: https://volleytalk.proboards.com/thread/103306/spring-apr-minnesota-dakota-madison?page=1&scrollTo=4332990

Kennedy would certainly solve any questions fans have about opposite next year. Although, aren't already at the 18 player maximum? On the flip side, WI and Neb have recently signed portal opposites, so I don't think we need to worry about her ending up there. Penn State, on the other hand...

I didn't follow WI's recruiting closely, but I hear Madison Quest is one of their top recruits for 25 and she does play OH. While they can say, Mimi is only there for one year and then the job is hers, I have to wonder what new and shiny toy Sheff will find in the portal next year that might...

Agreed. If I'm one of WI's ballyhooed incoming freshmen OHs, I'm rethinking things right about now. If I'm already there, I'm thinking about the spring portal.

She has made statements and tweeted, but nothing specific. I recall her saying something after the 2023 season, not sure if she did again after this last season. Again, I believe it's most likely true, but was hoping for something more substantive

What details are known? Not doubting you, but just curious what this is based upon.

pretty sure she is redshirting, along with Stella

I think Marcus Fuller wrote the most recent Strib article about Gopher VB.

I know the recruits will come and I know that there is plenty of talent still out there. Still, it's fine to feel left out when our rivals are trumpeting recruits as they come in and we're still waiting. It's only natural.

because she's finishing up spring semester at MN. She didn't join them for the spring season

A few things to add to your summary: Skyler has gotten a couple of sets with the libero jersey and seemed pretty solid, at least I thought. I would suggest that she is more likely to get DS and backup L time than McGhie. I think McGhie will be a serving sub and some setting (Gophs did some 6-2...

Yuck. So glad MN is not following this strategy, even if it would give them a better chance at a natty. Like Ruffda, I am wondering when/if this will backfire on those programs and their culture.