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RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-20-2024
(08-19-2024, 09:58 PM)BACardinal Wrote: This is the second match of the tournament. It's so good to see the connection between Gray and Kipp.
For years it's been said Miner will be the next setter on the Olympic roster but I think Gray could definitely challenge her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBOUh-CmA9s
Kendall Kipp top scorer in first start for USA Senior National Team. 55% Hitting Percentage.
https://twitter.com/AvidVolley/status/1825737410740703421
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - MSG1716 - 08-23-2024
I am surprised by our #5 ranking, but am optimistic about this team. Last Saturday's practice with some scrimmaging and then talking with several of the players at the BBQ made more excited for the nationally televised labor day tourney in Milwaukee against Minnesota and Wisconsin. I agree with Bobbk that Andrew looked good, particularly blocking. We should have a good starting middle with Francis & Andrew, and depth with with our ND transfer Charity McDowell and Tim Duncan's daughter Sidney Duncan. We have an incredible core returning with Miner & Oglivie, both potential All-Americans, as well as 2 year starter and likely go-to pin this year, Elia Rubin. Yes, we lost Kipp and Baird, but we 3 second year OH/OPP (yes Kurt was red-shirted), Ipar Kurt, Jordyn Harvey and Julia Blyashov, who were all top recruits with incredible promise who spent a year practicing against Kipp, Baird and Rubin. Whether we end up a Final Four team or a top 15 team depends on how quickly those women develop. Hambley's OOC schedule guarantees both a very high RPI for tourney seeding and a chance to see these newcomers strengths and weaknesses with plenty of time to get better. I hope, and truly think is more likely than not, that come tourney time this team will be better than last year's squad. I particularly think that could be true in terms of playing under pressure with full intensity in must win post season matches, something the last two years squads have not shown in the elite 8.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-25-2024
I agree with your assessment MSG. However replacing three fifth year starters (Kipp, Baird, Vicini) with a true freshman and two players with little court experience will be challenging. Playing Wisconsin the first weekend could be a brutal wake-up call about how much the team will need to improve. I won't let a loss at the start of the season keep me from being optimistic.
I didn't know Sidney Duncan is Tim Duncan's daughter. He was the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.
AVCA putting Stanford at #5 in the pre-season poll is very generous IMO based on what they lost to graduation. Stanford always seems to get the benefit of the doubt in WVB national polls.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - MSG1716 - 08-25-2024
I agree paloalto. IMO, like yours, we are ranked too high and should be closer to 10-15 range preseason which would could improve upon as we develop. I also agree we might start slow with at least 3 first time starters (perhaps more if don't have 3 6-rotation players, but use a defensive specialist or two now they we have some). I hope and expect to be a much better team in November as the starting line-up settles and everyone gets experience working together.
Miner mentioned, in the brief time she chatted with my table at the BBQ, that feels incredibly comfortable setting to Andrew (the new starting MB) and already was comfortable with the other 3 new pins already since they've practiced together for a year. I'm counting on us jelling quicker than many believe. I feel we again can be a final four level team.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - M T - 08-25-2024
(08-25-2024, 02:12 PM)paloalto Wrote: I agree with your assessment MSG. However replacing three fifth year starters (Kipp, Baird, Vicini) with a true freshman and two players with little court experience will be challenging. Playing Wisconsin the first weekend could be a brutal wake-up call about how much the team will need to improve. I won't let a loss at the start of the season keep me from being optimistic.
AVCA putting Stanford at #5 in the pre-season poll is very generous IMO based on what they lost to graduation. Stanford always seems to get the benefit of the doubt in WVB national polls.
Of course every school loses a number of their players each year. We lost those 3 great players.
But, why should that make us drop more than, say, Wisconsin. Wisconsin had 10 players play in 100-120 sets, and lost 4 of them. They lost 2 of their 6 players with the most points, and their two top setters.
Maybe you've looked deeper than just how much we lost, but I think you're hand-wringing prematurely.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-26-2024
(08-25-2024, 10:05 PM)M T Wrote:(08-25-2024, 02:12 PM)paloalto Wrote: I agree with your assessment MSG. However replacing three fifth year starters (Kipp, Baird, Vicini) with a true freshman and two players with little court experience will be challenging. Playing Wisconsin the first weekend could be a brutal wake-up call about how much the team will need to improve. I won't let a loss at the start of the season keep me from being optimistic.
AVCA putting Stanford at #5 in the pre-season poll is very generous IMO based on what they lost to graduation. Stanford always seems to get the benefit of the doubt in WVB national polls.
Of course every school loses a number of their players each year. We lost those 3 great players.
But, why should that make us drop more than, say, Wisconsin. Wisconsin had 10 players play in 100-120 sets, and lost 4 of them. They lost 2 of their 6 players with the most points, and their two top setters.
Maybe you've looked deeper than just how much we lost, but I think you're hand-wringing prematurely.
I don't think you understand the depth of Wisconsin and what they bring in:
Fifth year OH Sarah Franklin who is probably the hardest hitter in college volleyball.
6'7" Carter Booth and fifth year Devyn Robinson at MB, arguably the best MB combo in DI volleyball.
6'9" senior Anna Smrek at right side.
Julia Orzol, one of the best liberos and all around players in the country.
They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
I will be very happy if Stanford plays a competitive match and ecstatic if Stanford takes a set. We shall see next Monday.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-26-2024
Anyone interested in seeing Wisconsin play they start the season tomorrow, Tuesday, against Louisville.
Nebraska vs Kentucky 4:00 pm Pacific ESPN2
Wisconsin vs Louisville 6:30 pm Pacific ESPN2.
As a ACC fan I will be cheering for Louisville which is a very good team and is at home.
BTW, I believe the Final Four and the NCAA Championship is in Louisville. Stanford plays at Louisville during the regular season probably in front of a near sell out crowd (22,000 capacity) so this year's Stanford team will get a feel for playing together in the venue before the FF.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - Leftcoast - 08-27-2024
(08-26-2024, 07:17 AM)paloalto Wrote: They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
Charlie Fuerbringer may be a generational setter but she is also the daughter of former Stanford Volleyball star and 2024 Stanford HOF inductee Matt Fuerbringer, correct?
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - Maple Leaf - 08-28-2024
(08-26-2024, 12:14 PM)paloalto Wrote: Anyone interested in seeing Wisconsin play they start the season tomorrow, Tuesday, against Louisville.
Nebraska vs Kentucky 4:00 pm Pacific ESPN2 Nebraska wins 3 - 1
Wisconsin vs Louisville 6:30 pm Pacific ESPN2. Louisville wins 3 - 1
As a ACC fan I will be cheering for Louisville which is a very good team and is at home.
BTW, I believe the Final Four and the NCAA Championship is in Louisville. Stanford plays at Louisville during the regular season probably in front of a near sell out crowd (22,000 capacity) so this year's Stanford team will get a feel for playing together in the venue before the FF.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - 82lsju - 08-28-2024
(08-27-2024, 10:45 PM)Leftcoast Wrote:(08-26-2024, 07:17 AM)paloalto Wrote: They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
Charlie Fuerbringer may be a generational setter but she is also the daughter of former Stanford Volleyball star and 2024 Stanford HOF inductee Matt Fuerbringer, correct?
Quote:Parents are Matt and Joy Fuerbringer ... father played volleyball at Stanford 1992-1997 and AVP Professional ... father is the Men's USA National Team Coach ... mother played volleyball at Long Beach State 1990-1994 ... uncle David Mckienzie played volleyball at Long Beach State 1997-2002 and is a 2012 Olympian ... has one brother Mateo (14) ... intended major is International Studies ... born January 27 ... nicknames are Chuck or Fuerbs
https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/charlie-fuerbringer/13297
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - TonyLima - 08-28-2024
(08-28-2024, 07:29 AM)82lsju Wrote:(08-27-2024, 10:45 PM)Leftcoast Wrote:(08-26-2024, 07:17 AM)paloalto Wrote: They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
Charlie Fuerbringer may be a generational setter but she is also the daughter of former Stanford Volleyball star and 2024 Stanford HOF inductee Matt Fuerbringer, correct?
Quote:Parents are Matt and Joy Fuerbringer ... father played volleyball at Stanford 1992-1997 and AVP Professional ... father is the Men's USA National Team Coach ... mother played volleyball at Long Beach State 1990-1994 ... uncle David Mckienzie played volleyball at Long Beach State 1997-2002 and is a 2012 Olympian ... has one brother Mateo (14) ... intended major is International Studies ... born January 27 ... nicknames are Chuck or Fuerbs
https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/charlie-fuerbringer/13297
That's ... some pedigree. TYVM.
(08-26-2024, 07:17 AM)paloalto Wrote: I don't think you understand the depth of Wisconsin and what they bring in:
Fifth year OH Sarah Franklin who is probably the hardest hitter in college volleyball.
6'7" Carter Booth and fifth year Devyn Robinson at MB, arguably the best MB combo in DI volleyball.
6'9" senior Anna Smrek at right side.
Julia Orzol, one of the best liberos and all around players in the country.
They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
I will be very happy if Stanford plays a competitive match and ecstatic if Stanford takes a set. We shall see next Monday.
Wow. My lovely wife is 6 feet. Her jaw dropped when I told her about those two. I'll just add that Wisconsin lost to Louisville 3-1 Tuesday.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - cardfan77 - 08-28-2024
While Wisconsin appeared physically imposing with their length, they did not look impressive at all. Their second outside hitter is a hot mess. However, their ceiling is high, and I expect them to improve as the season progresses. I still expect them to beat Stanford but I would not be surprised if Stanford wins. I hope Stanford wins.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-28-2024
I agree cardfan77 Wisconsin did not look all that good. Here's my view. When a WVB team plays the first game on the road against a good team they take a risk things can go awry. Plus Orzol is nursing an injury and Franklin, last season's NPOY, is not 100% healthy. In contrast Louisville passed well for the first match of the season.
I expect Wisconsin will have a better showing against Stanford. The game is on Fox Labor Day Monday at 2:00 pm Pacific. I hope it's competitive. After Friday's game it should be a little clearer how well the Cardinal team has put things together..
FWIW, here is a quote from a Volleyballmag.com discussion on the best players in the country:
"If we were having a player draft and I had the No. 1 pick, I’d take Stanford senior Kami Miner..."
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - johnbar - 08-28-2024
I see Friday's match at UW-Milwaukee will be on ESPN+.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - BostonCard - 08-28-2024
(08-28-2024, 04:19 PM)paloalto Wrote: FWIW, here is a quote from a Volleyballmag.com discussion on the best players in the country:
"If we were having a player draft and I had the No. 1 pick, I’d take Stanford senior Kami Miner..."
I'm a fan of Miner, and think she's as good a setter as any in the country. But, would you really take her as the first player in a draft? I would probably build my team around a pin hitter who can make something out of an out-of-system play (a la Kathryn Plummer).
BC
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - BosCard - 08-28-2024
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FWIW, here is a quote from a Volleyballmag.com discussion on the best players in the country:
"If we were having a player draft and I had the No. 1 pick, I’d take Stanford senior Kami Miner..."
I'm a fan of Miner, and think she's as good a setter as any in the country. But, would you really take her as the first player in a draft? I would probably build my team around a pin hitter who can make something out of an out-of-system play (a la Kathryn Plummer).
BC
I think Miner is great but Madisen Skinner is a three time national champion and the primary reason Texas won last year. She probably is everyone’s number one pick.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - Jamesy - 08-28-2024
(08-28-2024, 07:29 AM)82lsju Wrote:(08-27-2024, 10:45 PM)Leftcoast Wrote:(08-26-2024, 07:17 AM)paloalto Wrote: They bring in Charlie Fuerbinger who some call a generational setter.
Charlie Fuerbringer may be a generational setter but she is also the daughter of former Stanford Volleyball star and 2024 Stanford HOF inductee Matt Fuerbringer, correct?
Quote:Parents are Matt and Joy Fuerbringer ... father played volleyball at Stanford 1992-1997 and AVP Professional ... father is the Men's USA National Team Coach ... mother played volleyball at Long Beach State 1990-1994 ... uncle David Mckienzie played volleyball at Long Beach State 1997-2002 and is a 2012 Olympian ... has one brother Mateo (14) ... intended major is International Studies ... born January 27 ... nicknames are Chuck or Fuerbs
https://uwbadgers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/charlie-fuerbringer/13297
Were we ever in the running to land her as a recruit? Seems like it would have been a nice transition from Kami to her with one year of overlap.
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - BobK - 08-29-2024
https://gostanford.com/news/2024/08/28/season-starts-in-milwaukee
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - paloalto - 08-30-2024
Stanford at Milwaukee today 4:00pm Pacific on ESPN+. I believe this is a branch campus of University of Wisconsin. Acceptance rate 86%; graduation rate 45%.
Milwaukee was 21-12 last year. They have seven front row players 6'0" or taller on the roster.
Live stats: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=540990
RE: Stanford Women’s Volleyball - Canalejas - 08-30-2024
(08-30-2024, 10:51 AM)paloalto Wrote: Stanford at Milwaukee today 4:00pm Pacific on ESPN+. I believe this is a branch campus of University of Wisconsin. Acceptance rate 86%; graduation rate 45%.
Milwaukee was 21-12 last year. They have seven front row players 6'0" or taller on the roster.
Live stats: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=540990
The University of Wisconsin system looks like it has 25 campuses (more than I expected.) 13 of them are "comprehensive" and the other 12 are two-year branch campuses, so like community colleges. Milwaukee appears to be the only campus other than the flagship in Madison to have R1 status from the Carnegie Classifications people.