Illinois to play Michigan State, is that winnable?
It's winnable, but we will have to play a lot better than we did against them last month. Should be a great match.
Illinois to play Michigan State, is that winnable?
Illinois to play Michigan State, is that winnable?
It's winnable, but we will have to play a lot better than we did against them last month. Should be a great match.
Illinois to play Michigan State, is that winnable?
Michigan State is very good. Illinois is playing well. It should be a great match!
The good thing is, Michigan State loses a lot after this season, while Illinois has everyone but Brandi Donnelly back, as well as lots of good freshmen and sophomores who will probably get better.
Whether or not Illinois wins this next match, the future looks very bright. The present is pretty good, too.
Michigan State players who graduate this year: Bailey, Minarick, Tompkins, Kranda, Garvelink and Toliver. Those players had 62 of Mich. State's 62 kills, 9 of 9 service aces, and 8 of 8 blocks. I would expect a big drop off from them next year.
Wow at those stats. Penn State also loses a ton after this season, so we really have a chance to be near the top of the Big Ten next year.
Even though we made it farther than expected in the tournament, that match was still kinda disappointing because we definitely could have won. A couple silly mistakes at the end of the tight 4th set (service error, hitting a ball that would have been out) were what did us in. Had it gone to a 5th, I would've really liked our chances based on our recent history. At least there's a lot to be optimistic about going forward.
Penn State will reload, like they always do. Don't look for them to be down much. It will be another crowded and tough B1G next season as well, but Illinois will be a lot stronger and more seasoned next year.
Rose has been coaching at PSU for 78 years. You would think that he would be looking to step down at some point.
There are a lot of Big time volleyball coaches in the B1G. Nebraska, Minny, PSU... Lots of national team experience and lots of competition for the top recruits.
I think we've got an up and comer with Tamas. Should be getting on a good role with this program!
We need to get a setter that can replace Poulter after next season. She is a great player and will probably have a HUGE season next year. We need someone who can come in and pick up from (close to) where she will leave off after next year. She does so much more than "just set"... I agree that Coach Tamas is an "up and comer". We will build on this "surprise" Sweet 16 finish and We Will Win!