Volleyball Black and Gold Match Quick Hits
Just a couple of quick hits from volleyball's Black and Gold Match earlier tonight:
- Most volleyball followers can easily spot which players look like they're in total control and which ones look like they're completely scrambling. I don't think I've ever seen or will see Lei Wang, Caitlyn Vann or Weiwen Wang look like they're scrambling. Just total, absolute control from those three.
- Write it down: freshman Brittany Brimmage will make a major contribution to this team in 2008. She didn't play club ball in high school since she was a multi-sport athlete, but she's a package of raw athleticism, power and talent. Kreklow seems giddy whenever he talks about her.
- Tatum Ailes' graduation would be devastating if not for Caitlyn Vann. If there's anyone ready to step in for Mizzou's career record holder in digs, it's Vann. She was called a "gamer" by Kreklow about 12 times in a two-sentence span. That passing of the libero torch should be as seamless as can be expected.
- Julianna Klein was still shaking off a little rust from her ACL injury and admitted so afterwards. She said she feels good about her mobility, but she's having to adjust to the little things like getting a feel for the ball again.
- Nicole Wilson came back to help fill out the sides. It was great seeing her back on the volleyball court after I followed her playing basketball last year. Everything she does on the volleyball court seems so natural - nothing forced.
- Her sister, Megan, might be one of my favorite players to watch. That Wilson enthusiasm is contagious. She was getting pumped up during the tense second set... of a scrimmage.
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Good stuff...
I like the direction this team is headed in—there’s a lot of good talent on the squad, which doesn’t have a single senior. This year may not be the best year for MU volleyball, but the freshman and sophomores will get a lot of good experience and that’ll help immensely in 2009 and 2010, years when this team could make a real good run. Remember, Klein got a medical redshirt for last year, so she’s listed as just a sophomore, like Vann. Brimmage could be a dominant force and should improve by the game as the season moves on.
They certainly could surprise some people this year and win a few big games in conference play, too.
Will...I...be...able...to...play...softball...tomorrow?
Oh, no, Mr. Scioscia. At this time tomorrow, you'll barely be able to breathe.
by UribeAuction on
Aug 23, 2008 1:24 AM CDT
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No pilgramage for me...
The most likely I am to see a volleyball game this season will be if they are playing in the evening after a home football game. I do miss going to the games…not too sure how many (if any) The Boy will get to this year too.
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by The Beef on
Aug 23, 2008 10:27 AM CDT
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