[Softball Fan]

Looking at the incoming freshman class I'm getting pumped up about the fall season.   On paper Stanford has more talent than any college team in the country.

I don't know why Greene de-committed from Princeton.  It worked out well for Stanford.  She might not even be asking for an athletic scholarship because she wouldn't have gotten one at Princeton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qleAzJdMPgI

Beaven two years ago.

[Softball Fan]

Looking at the incoming freshman class I'm getting pumped up about the fall season.   On paper Stanford has more talent than any college team in the country.

I don't know why Greene de-committed from Princeton.  It worked out well for Stanford.  She might not even be asking for an athletic scholarship because she wouldn't have gotten one at Princeton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qleAzJdMPgI

Beaven two years ago.

[Softball Fan]

https://gostanford.com/news/2021/5/27/wo...eiled.aspx

Ipar Kurt (2023, OH, Istanbul, Turkey):  Kurt is on Turkey's senior B team.  I read an article she may get a chance to play at VNL currently going on in Italy.  I noticed she is following all five of Stanford's incoming freshmen on Instagram.  She must have some interest in Stanford although I haven't heard anything of substance.  She would likely be one of Hambly's biggest recruits ever (Logan Tom big) if she made it to the Farm.  BobK have you heard anything?

[Softball Fan]

https://gostanford.com/news/2021/5/27/wo...eiled.aspx

Ipar Kurt (2023, OH, Istanbul, Turkey):  Kurt is on Turkey's senior B team.  I read an article she may get a chance to play at VNL currently going on in Italy.  I noticed she is following all five of Stanford's incoming freshmen on Instagram.  She must have some interest in Stanford although I haven't heard anything of substance.  She would likely be one of Hambly's biggest recruits ever (Logan Tom big) if she made it to the Farm.  BobK have you heard anything?

[BobK]

Just what I read on VT but bigger than the # 1 ever American. Not close I’ll bet

[BobK]

Just what I read on VT but bigger than the # 1 ever American. Not close I’ll bet

[Softball Fan]

I should have been more clear about Logan Tom.  I meant that more as a symbolic reference than a literal reference.  From what I've read and seen in videos of Kurt's passing and hitting, she should be one of Hambly's strongest recruits; possibly the best.  IMO he is doing an excellent job in recruiting.

[Softball Fan]

I should have been more clear about Logan Tom.  I meant that more as a symbolic reference than a literal reference.  From what I've read and seen in videos of Kurt's passing and hitting, she should be one of Hambly's strongest recruits; possibly the best.  IMO he is doing an excellent job in recruiting.

[BostonCard]

Sami Francis and Kami Miner were the two whales in the class.

BC

[BostonCard]

Sami Francis and Kami Miner were the two whales in the class.

BC

[Softball Fan]

Penn State announced today it will allow "capacity crowds" for all fall sports including volleyball.  I haven't heard anything yet about Stanford.   I'm definitely making plans to attend some PAC-12 matches.

https://gopsusports.com/news/2021/6/1/fo...-fall.aspx

[Softball Fan]

Penn State announced today it will allow "capacity crowds" for all fall sports including volleyball.  I haven't heard anything yet about Stanford.   I'm definitely making plans to attend some PAC-12 matches.

https://gopsusports.com/news/2021/6/1/fo...-fall.aspx

[BobK]

Well my WBB tix were paid for without comment

[BobK]

Well my WBB tix were paid for without comment

[Softball Fan]

https://gostanford.com/news/2021/6/2/wom...odens.aspx

Stanford Athletics is pleased to announce a new assistant coach endowment for the women's volleyball program - the 'Kimberly and Beverly Oden Assistant Volleyball Coach'.

The endowment has been created by a gift from Angela, '93, and David Filo, MA '90.

Maybe this endowment was being considered for a long time or maybe the Filos wanted to make sure no one got the idea of cutting WVB to help the athletic budget sometime in the future.


FWIW, Elaina, the best of the three Oden sisters, played for John Dunning at University of the Pacific winning two national championships.

[Softball Fan]

https://gostanford.com/news/2021/6/2/wom...odens.aspx

Stanford Athletics is pleased to announce a new assistant coach endowment for the women's volleyball program - the 'Kimberly and Beverly Oden Assistant Volleyball Coach'.

The endowment has been created by a gift from Angela, '93, and David Filo, MA '90.

Maybe this endowment was being considered for a long time or maybe the Filos wanted to make sure no one got the idea of cutting WVB to help the athletic budget sometime in the future.


FWIW, Elaina, the best of the three Oden sisters, played for John Dunning at University of the Pacific winning two national championships.

[johnbar]

What is the connection between the Filos and WVB?
(I'm assuming there is one.)

[johnbar]

What is the connection between the Filos and WVB?
(I'm assuming there is one.)

[Softball Fan]

I don't know the connection with WVB but I'm glad it exists.  David Filo is co-founder of Yahoo and a multi-billionaire.  His wife was on the Stanford Board of Trustees.  She still might be a member.  Good to have these two supporting a sports program.

In other news, I'm sure you saw Kerri came up short of qualifying for the Olympics.

[Softball Fan]

I don't know the connection with WVB but I'm glad it exists.  David Filo is co-founder of Yahoo and a multi-billionaire.  His wife was on the Stanford Board of Trustees.  She still might be a member.  Good to have these two supporting a sports program.

In other news, I'm sure you saw Kerri came up short of qualifying for the Olympics.

[UltimateCard]

What is the connection between the Filos and WVB?
(I'm assuming there is one.)

They were students when WVB won its first natty - maybe they just loved the vibe at Burnham?!

[UltimateCard]

What is the connection between the Filos and WVB?
(I'm assuming there is one.)

They were students when WVB won its first natty - maybe they just loved the vibe at Burnham?!

[johnbar]

I don't know the connection with WVB but I'm glad it exists.  David Filo is co-founder of Yahoo and a multi-billionaire.  His wife was on the Stanford Board of Trustees.  She still might be a member.  Good to have these two supporting a sports program.

In other news, I'm sure you saw Kerri came up short of qualifying for the Olympics.

Thanks and yes.
Now I am worried about Klineman & Ross heading into the Olympics.  They've been struggling a bit.

[johnbar]

I don't know the connection with WVB but I'm glad it exists.  David Filo is co-founder of Yahoo and a multi-billionaire.  His wife was on the Stanford Board of Trustees.  She still might be a member.  Good to have these two supporting a sports program.

In other news, I'm sure you saw Kerri came up short of qualifying for the Olympics.

Thanks and yes.
Now I am worried about Klineman & Ross heading into the Olympics.  They've been struggling a bit.

[Softball Fan]

https://volleyballmag.com/usa-womens-oly...am-060721/

Olympic team is announced.  Foluke made it.  Plummer did not make it.

[Softball Fan]

https://volleyballmag.com/usa-womens-oly...am-060721/

Olympic team is announced.  Foluke made it.  Plummer did not make it.

[BobK]

Some schedule news.
Sept 10-11 at Oregon with Minnesota and maybe. Penn State
Sept 14 Nebraska at Stanford

[BobK]

Some schedule news.
Sept 10-11 at Oregon with Minnesota and maybe. Penn State
Sept 14 Nebraska at Stanford

[76lsjumb]

Some schedule news. 
Sept 10-11 at Oregon with Minnesota and maybe. Penn State
Sept 14 Nebraska at Stanford

So you're saying Hambly decided to schedule a lot of cupcakes...

[76lsjumb]

Some schedule news. 
Sept 10-11 at Oregon with Minnesota and maybe. Penn State
Sept 14 Nebraska at Stanford

So you're saying Hambly decided to schedule a lot of cupcakes...

[BobK]

Adding National Champ Kentucky to our schedule. Sept 19 at Kentucky at 10am our time

[BobK]

Adding National Champ Kentucky to our schedule. Sept 19 at Kentucky at 10am our time

[Softball Fan]

This non-conference schedule is insanely tough

Kentucky, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Penn State.  All four of those teams will be top 10 at the start of the season.  After the first few weeks they may be top 5 along with Texas. 

One thing about Stanford WVB, if a team is asked to schedule them, the team will jump at the opportunity.

So Stanford plays the defending national champion on Sunday September 19 and undergraduate students start classes Monday September 20. That will be a lot on the players' minds.

[Softball Fan]

This non-conference schedule is insanely tough

Kentucky, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Penn State.  All four of those teams will be top 10 at the start of the season.  After the first few weeks they may be top 5 along with Texas. 

One thing about Stanford WVB, if a team is asked to schedule them, the team will jump at the opportunity.

So Stanford plays the defending national champion on Sunday September 19 and undergraduate students start classes Monday September 20. That will be a lot on the players' minds.

[Softball Fan]

It's a little surprising to me.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/StanfordSports/status/1405279119852535815[/tweet]

[Softball Fan]

It's a little surprising to me.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/StanfordSports/status/1405279119852535815[/tweet]

[BobK]

Kelly Belardi has committed to Stanford
She a very good Beach player
Comments John ? Palo Alto ?

[BobK]

Kelly Belardi has committed to Stanford
She a very good Beach player
Comments John ? Palo Alto ?

[Softball Fan]

First I have heard about Belardi (2022).

Changing the subject, here is a surprising poll result for best 2021 Stanford spring athlete:

https://twitter.com/StanfordSports/statu...8674791427

Poll is final and locked so too late to vote.

[Softball Fan]

First I have heard about Belardi (2022).

Changing the subject, here is a surprising poll result for best 2021 Stanford spring athlete:

https://twitter.com/StanfordSports/statu...8674791427

Poll is final and locked so too late to vote.