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Every team in the final four this year was littered with transfers. Is that who you're accusing? Plus Texas and Wisconsin perhaps.

I'm curious Ruffda, why you think the top programs are cheating? Do you know something? Using the transfer portal is not cheating. I know tampering is always a concern. Coaches aren't allowed to contact players until they officially enter the portal. Players, however, are free to talk to each...

I hope you're right NateDawg but I'm not seeing it. I can see Minatee getting more kills next year but she was average at best as a blocker last 2 seasons. Can't blame that on the setter. As for Myers she played with a setter that managed to get the ball to Ravin Colvin enough to make her a...

I agree with you Walleye but who's it going to be? Wookie would be the obvious choice but her health is a question mark. I like Zeynep and Thibault and expect both to improve but the ceilings may not be that high. Tough to expect that Stella will reach that level in her first year. Minatee or...

That fills our one area of pressing need. If we need to I'm willing to roll with what we already have in the program. Would still like an experienced middle and a hitter but a setter was critical.

I missed the UA game. I can't find a story or a box score anywhere either. It's maddening.

It's like that now and as much as we might like it to it's not going back. So you gotta decide if you can still enjoy the product knowing the players are really "professionals" and that the university only cares about you to extent you can open your wallet for them.

College athletics has always been all about money. Athletes have always been paid. For years it was under the table, kind of. I had an uncle who proudly told me all about the hundred dollar handshakes he and his rich booster buddies gave to athletes. Stories of hotshot recruits from piss poor...

She's very good. Not a position of need for the Gophers though. I'm happy to roll with Zeynep.

It's not everything but yes, it is the most important thing. Coaches don't get fired because the team GPA was lousy nor do fans give up their tickets for those reasons. I don't want to turn over half the team every year just to chase wins but I'm not going to be happy if they ignore the portal...

I would love to go back to the days when there were very few transfers. I love seeing these players come in as Freshmen and get better each year. That is still going to be a big part of most programs. We have 4 freshmen coming in next season and I'm excited to see them. That said, if you wish...

OK Ruff, you win. Your backup setter next year is Chloe Ng. Your middles are Minatee who is short and inconsistent, Engeman who is slightly taller but far less talented and a freshman who may or not be able to play. Your 3rd hitter is either one of four hitters currently on the roster who appear...

If you intend to compete in the current landscape you need to recruit good HS players, develop the players you have, and supplement where needed from the portal. I know you don't care for the portal but it is what it is. I want the team to win at a high level. Sorry, but I don't buy season...

I'm starting to think you're a troll Ruffda. Have you seen Hudson play? And seriously, who's hitter #3 behind Hanson and Wucherer? Plus wookies health is not a given. I don't feel great going into 2025 relying on Crowl, Acevedo, Schickels, Oliva Swenson or a freshman we've never seen at this...

Eva Hudson is signing with Kentucky. She'll team with Brooklyn DeLeye to give Kentucky the best pair of hitters in the country. Damn, she would have looked nice in Maroon and Gold.

It's one thing to take cheap shots at Schaffmaster. At least there's some reasonable reason to criticize there. Far less than the haters would have you think but that's an argument for another thread. Going after Samedy however only proves that you don't know jack about volleyball. Seriously...

Ruffda I feel for you. What you want sounds great. Sadly it just doesn't exist. I was going to suggest you just start watching youth sports but that's not even pure anymore. Those little shi%# and their parents are all delusional as hell. Half of them are mercenaries too, chasing championship...

Not a bad post Ruffda. No offense but I think you're living in the past a little bit. I don't blame you, I long for the good old days of college athletics too. The reality is college sports are really professional sports now. It's all about money for the schools. How else do you explain a...

Thanks Santa, er Walleye. I'd love that too but I didn't want to be greedy. I'm hoping for improvement from Thibault, Baby Z, and Acevedo. This was the first year of extended play from all 3. They deserve the chance to grow.

Dear Santa, I've been a good fan again this year and should be on your nice list. Here's my Christmas transfer portal wish list. Please bring everything. 1. An experienced and talented hitter. Don't want to have to rely on a freshman next year. 2. An experienced setter. Not to replace or even...