09-20-2021, 04:01 PM
Random Thoughts:
Francis was much better IMO in her second match; more confident, more mature demeanor.
Oglivie made some spectacular digs against Kentucky. I feel the back row players are the glue holding everything together.
Positioning of middles and pins for blocks is painful to watch. It can only get better.
L. Smith did not move well in the scrimmage and quickly re-injured her knee. If she is willing I would consider red-shirting her and only burn it this season in event of injury. I don't know how long Baird wants to hang around the Farm but she has freshman athletic eligibility and can go another three seasons after 2021.
Hambly is an excellent coach. The only thing I would do differently is sub out Kipp and Baird serving in critical situations. I know they bring firepower from the back row, but Stanford can not afford to give away free points on serve near the end of close sets.
While Cal is a pretty good team they have feasted on cupcakes for the most part in non-conference. Cal is not in the same league as the last six teams Stanford has played. I'm hoping things come easy for the Cardinal at Maples on Wednesday so some bench players get time on the court.
Francis was much better IMO in her second match; more confident, more mature demeanor.
Oglivie made some spectacular digs against Kentucky. I feel the back row players are the glue holding everything together.
Positioning of middles and pins for blocks is painful to watch. It can only get better.
L. Smith did not move well in the scrimmage and quickly re-injured her knee. If she is willing I would consider red-shirting her and only burn it this season in event of injury. I don't know how long Baird wants to hang around the Farm but she has freshman athletic eligibility and can go another three seasons after 2021.
Hambly is an excellent coach. The only thing I would do differently is sub out Kipp and Baird serving in critical situations. I know they bring firepower from the back row, but Stanford can not afford to give away free points on serve near the end of close sets.
While Cal is a pretty good team they have feasted on cupcakes for the most part in non-conference. Cal is not in the same league as the last six teams Stanford has played. I'm hoping things come easy for the Cardinal at Maples on Wednesday so some bench players get time on the court.