I've heard Wadsworth has some underclassman coming up that are gettin a lot of publicity, but they really haven't proved themselves that good to me. I think Wadsworth has the skill to beat any team in the league, but they don't play as a team at all. I'm hoping that in the next few games that the underclassman step up and prove everyone that they deserve all the publicity they've been getting. There's no doubt they have the skill to step it up, I just think they don't have their head in the game.
Wadsworth Volleyball
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Ok, I'll bite on this one.
I simply do not see your point at all. As an example, last night in a great match at Tallmadge, which Wadsworth won in 5, the Grizzlies started 3 sophomores across thier front line, as usual. By the end of the match it was Wadsworth that played like veterans, and the sophomores, along with thier senior setter, led the way. One of them led everyone in kills and another led all servers in points. They were key players in many clutch situations. They have had one match total, an ugly one to Copley, that they did not rise completely to the occasion, but even in that loss neither of the Sophomores played poorly. In fact, they were intregal in keeping the Grizzlies in the match and also were key to almost pulling off the upset versus Green in their first match this year. They definately have room for improvement, but to say they have not "proved anything" or "stepped up" yet is ignorant They have helped their team to a 4-2 record and have outplayed the majority of the opponents individully across the net from them. That will only improve more with time.
I also agree they have the talent to beat anyone in the league if they play a very good match, but all things being equal, they are a year away from being on Greens level on a consistant basis. They struggle with the the big hitters as they are all adjusting to the timing required to block the big hitters like Emily and Jill. It will come in time though and last night, in defeating Talmadge at thier place, they crossed a big hurdle for themselves mentally and proved to themselves that they can play a good team game. They outhustled, outplayed Tallmadge on every point, and also really played well as a team. I think this will be the turning point for them as a team and they will surprise you if you come out and watch them. :thumb:
I simply do not see your point at all. As an example, last night in a great match at Tallmadge, which Wadsworth won in 5, the Grizzlies started 3 sophomores across thier front line, as usual. By the end of the match it was Wadsworth that played like veterans, and the sophomores, along with thier senior setter, led the way. One of them led everyone in kills and another led all servers in points. They were key players in many clutch situations. They have had one match total, an ugly one to Copley, that they did not rise completely to the occasion, but even in that loss neither of the Sophomores played poorly. In fact, they were intregal in keeping the Grizzlies in the match and also were key to almost pulling off the upset versus Green in their first match this year. They definately have room for improvement, but to say they have not "proved anything" or "stepped up" yet is ignorant They have helped their team to a 4-2 record and have outplayed the majority of the opponents individully across the net from them. That will only improve more with time.
I also agree they have the talent to beat anyone in the league if they play a very good match, but all things being equal, they are a year away from being on Greens level on a consistant basis. They struggle with the the big hitters as they are all adjusting to the timing required to block the big hitters like Emily and Jill. It will come in time though and last night, in defeating Talmadge at thier place, they crossed a big hurdle for themselves mentally and proved to themselves that they can play a good team game. They outhustled, outplayed Tallmadge on every point, and also really played well as a team. I think this will be the turning point for them as a team and they will surprise you if you come out and watch them. :thumb:
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Yahtzee,
Well said.
Spanky,
I don't know what the point of posting this was, but you are wrong on all accounts. Wadsworth is a young team that is hanging with the best teams in our area that are full of jrs and srs. Young teams make mistakes and have off nights (like Copley). That's a given. Young teams also have nights like last night where they grow and show a lot of character in winning a match that on paper they shouldn't have won and in a place that is hard for ANY visiting team to win.
Well said.
Spanky,
I don't know what the point of posting this was, but you are wrong on all accounts. Wadsworth is a young team that is hanging with the best teams in our area that are full of jrs and srs. Young teams make mistakes and have off nights (like Copley). That's a given. Young teams also have nights like last night where they grow and show a lot of character in winning a match that on paper they shouldn't have won and in a place that is hard for ANY visiting team to win.
Oh please! Tallmadge is no where near the team they have been in the past. Just because it went 5 games does not make Wadsworth capable of beating anyone in the league. They do not have anyone that is close to being at Emily or Jill's caliber, nor is their setter even somewhat comparable. Look at things realistically! Yes they are young and could be good in the future, but they really have only played two good teams Copley and Green and lost both.
scout199 said:
Copley was just a bad team performance, and that can happen with a young team, but Green's match with Wadsworth was about as close as it gets and the Grizzlies were there with them the whole match. They were certainly capable of beating them that night they just did not get it done. The question was around the sophomores on this thread and they have played well for the most part.
No one in the league has anyone of Emily or Jill's caliber right now, so what is your point? They themselves were not of the caliber they are either when they were sophomores, I saw the both play at the time. To beat them, Wadsworth must play as a team, and play well, if they do they can win. That is not saying they are favored, they are not, but they could beat either team on a given night. If you think otherwise you have either not watched them play much or are jaded in your opinion.
My point about Talmadge is the mental aspect of beating them, whether they are down or not, the Grizzlies have not beat them in 3 years I believe, especially at Talmadge, so it is significant for them.
Scout,
They've pretty much set you straight, but I will say this. Your views are very skewed (for lack of a better word) and I really think you need to get out and see more matches before you pass such harsh judgement. Were you at the Tallmadge-Wads match? Green-Wads? Green-Tall? I was at all 3. All three teams are very good. Green is the best of the bunch right now, but Emily and Jill are not as far ahead of everyone as you'd like to think. Jill is good enough that her team is undefeated right now thanks in good part to her play. Emily has days where she's equally productive. That however does not reduce the quality of play in the other teams. Revere has 2 very good outside hitters, and has beaten everyone but Green and even worked them for part of the match. Tallmadge and Wadsworth both took games from Green and in seeing all the teams now as I have (and from what you're saying I doubt you have), Green is the best, but all of the teams mentioned (tall/wads/copley/revere) are not very far behind. It is a great year in SL volleyball and you are doing a huge disservice to the girls outside of Emily and Jill by posting opinions like you did above.
The most entertaining part is that you are putting Copley with Green when Copley (I believe) has lost the most SL matches of any of the teams listed.
They've pretty much set you straight, but I will say this. Your views are very skewed (for lack of a better word) and I really think you need to get out and see more matches before you pass such harsh judgement. Were you at the Tallmadge-Wads match? Green-Wads? Green-Tall? I was at all 3. All three teams are very good. Green is the best of the bunch right now, but Emily and Jill are not as far ahead of everyone as you'd like to think. Jill is good enough that her team is undefeated right now thanks in good part to her play. Emily has days where she's equally productive. That however does not reduce the quality of play in the other teams. Revere has 2 very good outside hitters, and has beaten everyone but Green and even worked them for part of the match. Tallmadge and Wadsworth both took games from Green and in seeing all the teams now as I have (and from what you're saying I doubt you have), Green is the best, but all of the teams mentioned (tall/wads/copley/revere) are not very far behind. It is a great year in SL volleyball and you are doing a huge disservice to the girls outside of Emily and Jill by posting opinions like you did above.
The most entertaining part is that you are putting Copley with Green when Copley (I believe) has lost the most SL matches of any of the teams listed.
Exactly Yahtzee.... So If Wadsworth has these sophmores that are sooo good then why aren't they winning more?... Probably because Volleyball is a team game and at Wadsworth everyone is focusing on the individual stats. I honestly think that is the main reason they're doing so poorly. I said earlier I don't think the sophmores are as good as all the hype they've been getting. In all honesty Wadsworth right now has a record that is not even close to being something to brag about. I think Wadsworth and maybe some of their fans need to stop worrying about the indivdual games of these players and start coming together as a team and start winning! Like I said earlier the players as individuals are very good but as a team have some work ahead of them.