[spike5882]

I’d love nothing more than Blyashov to return and show she is a capable backrow player.  That being said,  she did start last year the first 3 matches while Baird was out and she certainly did not show then that she is a great back row player.  In fact, against Florida she was shanking left and right and got pulled for Harvey.  So, I do keep in mind that last year Harvey replaced her because of poor play in the Florida match.  Considering people aren’t happy with Harvey as a back row player (understandably why) I have a feeling people are hyping up Julia’s back row capabilities just a bit and based more on hope than reality.  Perhaps she will have developed more, and I’d love for that to be the case, but I also am not going to be shocked if Ipar stays on the court either as she has shown she has the ability to do well offensively and has a feisty spirit to her.

I'm look forward to Blyashov's return.  We are hurt by only having 3 options in most rotations since Kurt and Harvey are not viable 6 rotation players at this point.  Our defense is certainly better with Beavens and Pringle playing in the backcourt although Beavens is aced 1-2 times most matches.  Our offense would benefit if we have two 6 rotation players.  I have heard, but don't know if this is true, that Blyashov is a solid back row defender like Rubin (although unlikely as good at this point).  If so, having 4 options for Miner would, I think, reduce the number of blocks and the number of times our pins are facing a double block.

[spike5882]

I’d love nothing more than Blyashov to return and show she is a capable backrow player.  That being said,  she did start last year the first 3 matches while Baird was out and she certainly did not show then that she is a great back row player.  In fact, against Florida she was shanking left and right and got pulled for Harvey.  So, I do keep in mind that last year Harvey replaced her because of poor play in the Florida match.  Considering people aren’t happy with Harvey as a back row player (understandably why) I have a feeling people are hyping up Julia’s back row capabilities just a bit and based more on hope than reality.  Perhaps she will have developed more, and I’d love for that to be the case, but I also am not going to be shocked if Ipar stays on the court either as she has shown she has the ability to do well offensively and has a feisty spirit to her.

I'm look forward to Blyashov's return.  We are hurt by only having 3 options in most rotations since Kurt and Harvey are not viable 6 rotation players at this point.  Our defense is certainly better with Beavens and Pringle playing in the backcourt although Beavens is aced 1-2 times most matches.  Our offense would benefit if we have two 6 rotation players.  I have heard, but don't know if this is true, that Blyashov is a solid back row defender like Rubin (although unlikely as good at this point).  If so, having 4 options for Miner would, I think, reduce the number of blocks and the number of times our pins are facing a double block.