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Feels like it but the depth needs to be seen to be ready for conferenceIs Cook over thinking with his tinkering?
I am beyond criticizing John Cook or Tom OsborneIs Cook over thinking with his tinkering?
I'm not sure what people expected bringing in and playing that many true freshmen. Cook usually has them playing well by tournament time.The chemistry definitely isn't there right now. No clue what the thought process is but I have theories.
In any case, I won't second guess John Cook on much of anything.
I think he is too wrapped up in his new prized freshman class and he's forcing their playing time prematurely. I hope he gets things figured out very soon.
My first thought.
Agree. His sophs and juniors are not as good as hoped for. Good, but not going to take it to the next level.Cook just seems like he's really fed up with SOMETHING. I know I'm probably reaching, but I think he knows that they can be really good with Kubik, Sun, etc., but not national championship or even B1G championship level. Kubik played pretty well last night though. Getting Stivrins back would really help.
Too much talent is our problem?The chemistry seems to be off. They are predicable on offense. I've never seen a husker vb team get blocked as much as they are now. They don't spike with near as much authority on the outside either. A lot of dinking and dunking. Gonna be a tough season this year, more losses are on the way. The question is, can Cook keep all this talent happy?
not enough from the middles. Callie isnt overly strong on the offensive side, and Caffey is no stivrins. Having no middle attack allows that extra blocker over.Too much talent is our problem?
I thought Meyer did well in her action against Louisville, but I guess she probably has a limited ceiling. She put a couple down with authority.not enough from the middles. Callie isnt overly strong on the offensive side, and Caffey is no stivrins. Having no middle attack allows that extra blocker over.
That's what I saw last night. They didn't seem to be focused sometimes as well. He has to get these Freshmen playing at the same time. I don't know crap about volleyball though or how to coach it.The chemistry seems to be off. They are predicable on offense. I've never seen a husker vb team get blocked as much as they are now. They don't spike with near as much authority on the outside either. A lot of dinking and dunking. Gonna be a tough season this year, more losses are on the way. The question is, can Cook keep all this talent happy?
Searching for reasons why Sun goes from being a two time all-american to looking below average, I also wonder a lot about how hard she's been working on strength and conditioning.This team is ridiculously talented. Definitely need to keep gelling, but what I'm seeing is that their conditioning needs work. Noticed that our offense slows down and defense isn't as aggressive when Cook rides the same line up. Then he subs in fresh bodies and we're instantly back to rolling.
I appreciate the insight. I've been watching more volleyball the last 2 years, and still have a lot to learn about the game.Lexi has always been an average/below average hitter. Her .233 career average is proof and her best season was year 2 when she hit .270. Most consider .300 or above the number for an elite hitter and that .030 makes a huge difference when you're losing set by 1-2 points. Her honors are based off of being one of the main players on an elite team. She's damn good in the back row and let's hope this reduced role lights a fire under her.
Uh? He is rewarding those that practice best, isn't that what fans want?Is Cook over thinking with his tinkering?
Glad I re read your post. I first thought it said than rather than with.... I agree with you.I kinda think nicklin is way better with Lauren out there
I think it’s just her energy. They feed off each otherGlad I re read your post. I first thought it said than rather than with.... I agree with you.
Another weapon she has confidence in