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4 hours ago, The Sicatoka said:
So what are our needs and what's in the transfer portal?
Lots in the transfer portal, take a look. https://twitter.com/CVBTransfers
If there is any room is a good question. I have no idea who is not coming back (other than the seniors), their decision or otherwise. Guess the new coach will have a say on that situation.
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14 hours ago, nodak651 said:
Doubt it.
So just go away, you'll be much happier.
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3 minutes ago, Dustin said:
Yeah, it was made official last night.
Like he was coming here.
If he doesn't see LB (his alma mater) as his forever job I suspect he's building up the resume to be in line for Nebraska when Cook retires.
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Reading that it likely won't be until after the holidays. Disappointing, but I hope worth the wait.
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I was told earlier this week that phone interviews had started. If something was finalized late in the week it might make sense to wait until Monday to make an announcement. Friday afternoons are when you make announcements that you don't want anyone to notice.
Rumor has it that Nebraska is looking for a new assistant. What are the odds that Tyler is heading to UND, and they couldn't make the announcement until after the Final Four?
The answer is less than 0; if he's going, it's to the Beach.
Anyone else see Hugh reupped with the Gophers for 500K+/yr. Also read that Iowa is likely to offer 250K/yr in an attempt to get competitive in the B1G. There's some serious money to be made at the upper levels.
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The Gophers are looking for a new assistant coach, Laura Kasey is no longer listed as a coach. Again, to quote Sergeant Schultz, "I know nothing." Just throwing it out there. GF is a great place to raise kids. :-)
On a side note, there are a serious number of players in the portal. I doubt UND has any scholarship room left, even if the next coach was interested (I suspect on some level every coach is interested). But there is some serious hot potato action going on. Someone looking for greener pastures is going to be left without a seat.
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Heard interviews were this week. No idea if it was phone/Zoom interviews or if they would do on-campus interviews.
Regardless, I'm hearing there could be an announcement soon. I haven't heard anything about the short list, but the person I spoke to was happy with the candidates.
It'll be nice to get people excited about UND VB again.
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3 hours ago, Dustin said:
I watched the VB game on TV Saturday night. There was a guy acting as the head coach, but I'm not sure if it was Steve Rindfleisch.
Steve R and Erin are co-coaches, but Steve definitely takes on a more active role on game days. Erin seems to do much of what she did in the past on game days, probably blocking assignments. When I think about it, Steve did have a pretty active role on the sidelines prior to the "administrative leave." I like watching him, he's very intense, but in a good way. The previous coach always had this look like the team just ran over his dog. Steve clearly wants to win, and wasn't happy at times, but not in a pissed-off-at-the-world kind of way.
It would be interesting to know their pre- non-game days roles, and how they've changed, such as planning and running practices. It does seem like a lot of players have been seeing playing time that I didn't see earlier in the year. I'm sure practice stats backup the changes, but it makes me wonder about earlier in the year. Regardless, there has been some differences since change of leadership.
I don't know if he's up for consideration for the position, or Erin, but it would not bother me at all if Steve got the job. I've crossed paths with him more than once, and I like what I've seen and heard. And I can see him on the recruiting trail selling his enthusiasm to potential players. I'm much less interested in a Power 5 pedigree and more interested in someone who can fire up and rally the troops.
Regarding the (assumed to soon be the ) previous coach, I suspect they have a statement ready to be released right after the season ends. Let's get through the season without any additional distractions, and then start the process, whatever that will be.
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Hardee had the program going well. Funny thing about that is, he did it initially with Katy and Kari Peterson's players. He also did very well with his own players. And I always loved talking to him. Pryor did the same thing, initially doing well with Hardee's players, and then with his own players. And I loved talking to him as well, very engaging. Say what you want about his Bronco, we did well with him at the helm. And it's hard to fault a guy for going where his family wants to be.
In fairness, Tiffin came in when the team was in need of rebuilding, but it's been a downhill slide since his arrival. I don't know that I've every had a actual conversation with him. I'm of zero importance to the program, and I definitely don't write big (meaning any) checks to the U, but it's strikes me as frustrating that the face of the program doesn't seem to the have presence in the community I would like to see. I could see Hardee or Pryor getting a recruit excited about playing at UND, I struggle to see that in the current situation. I would not say that about the assistants, but they are not the head coach (the bottom line).
It's fair to say that his overall record isn't entirely on him. The social media issue didn't help, but a lot of players with experience who would have had considerable court time choose not to finish playing here, whether they switched schools or just quit playing. That happens for a lot of reasons, but mostly with the first and second year players, much less so with the upper class players. Not much was said in the past, but there is/was a trend that wasn't positive, and I wonder if it was a precursor to the recent events, whatever they were.
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I commented earlier this year that coach didn't have to win big this year, but had to show improvement. We knew they'd be young, but had to get better as the season progressed. It seems clear that the ship is not only pointing in the wrong direction, but taking on serious water as well.
I'm going to take that not hearing much about the reason for the administrative leave as a good thing. I suspect if it was something "really" serious (see past events) there would be a lot more word getting out. I'm speculating tough practices, lots and lots of frustration from everyone (any maybe things being said that shouldn't be said), and a booster or two that's had enough. To quote Sergeant Schultz, "I know nothing!" I'm just guessing and hoping for the best.
We need someone to inspire, to motivate. We've been there before. I'm hoping the administration will step up and do what needs to be done to get that type of person here again. And no, it won't be "that" person from the Cities. He has too good of thing going at CSP. If he wanted to leave, he would have been gone long ago. And to a more high profile job (with better pay) than UND.
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7 minutes ago, zonadub said:
You mean 1 - 19 is not an issue?
I would think 1-19, or whatever it ends up being, would be an end-of-the-year issue. It doesn't seem like a mid-season issue.
I hope this ends up being someone with clout whose had enough, only because every other option seems much worse. I'm sure we'll hear more soon enough.
I wonder how long it will take before this makes it to VolleyTalk?
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3 hours ago, DL Sioux said:
I believe JUCO students also got a free year, so possibly 3 more years?
It would seem reasonable to assume Kortney has 3 years left, good catch.
I don't know anything about Sierra, the grad transfer. If she graduated in 4 years, and didn't have the COVID year count, maybe she has 2 years left? Grad school generally isn't finished in a year, even for someone without the athletic schedule. I can't remember if beach volleyball is considered a different sport for eligibility reasons, so maybe it's a moot point. I also can't remember the age restriction for NCAA, when do the age limitations kick in? It seems to me this is an issue for hockey if a player seems too much time in juniors.
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Signees have been announced.
Taylor Pribyl - OH/MB transfer (didn't see her listed in 2020 stats, so likely 3 years left)
Jocelyn Julson - DS from Bismarck Century (Chwialkowski and Hart are Srs. and Damon is in the portal)
Sierra Ellett - OH grad transfer, so I assume one and done. Played beach, not indoors, at ASU; also mentioned in an earlier post. Father played in the NHL for 16 years, 7 in Winnipeg.
Kortney Carney - Setter from NDSCS, so should have 2 years left. Peyton will be a Jr. and Norris will be a So, so an interesting recruit. Competition never hurts.
Julianne Carlat - MB.
Hope this brings better passing and the ability to terminate a high ball from the outside. Of course, every team ever wants better passing and the ability to put away a ball out-of-system.
Riedl and Antic, both OHs, were 2nd and 3rd in Kills last season, so it'll be interesting to see who steps up this year.
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I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but it looks like a grad transfer with some beach experience is heading to UND. This might be the vague twitter reference from early April. I wonder if a hockey/Winnipeg connection has anything to do with it?
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2 hours ago, Lucasjames12 said:
Looks like everyone is dead who were communicating on this thread several years back. May all of your souls rest in peace.
I'm not dead yet, said with my worst English accent.
Coach's Twitter post read like it would be an assistant, but there doesn't seem to be a reason to delay that type of announcement. That is all I have to go on, maybe others have heard more. Could it be a transfer player? When can they announce signings?
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14 hours ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:
seems like this current team loved spending time picking out cute masks....never saw pic of any of the players all year without a mask...
Yeah, you're right, masks were the problem this year. The players probably also wear their seat belts when driving. Pure craziness...
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I commented about this earlier, but this year seemed doomed long before the season started, and not of coach's doing. Given the volume of experience that was lost, mostly unplanned, a shortened season was not what they needed this year. At least they had sort-of a year, but not the number of matches that would let us see some real growth over the course of the season.
Next year needs to be better, everyone needs to see the ship is pointed in the right direction. I still think, and really hope, Coach can get it done, but he'll be running out of chances soon if this next year doesn't show promise.
Hardee has been busy since leaving UND. Several assistant positions, including beach, a cup of coffee at an NAIA school, and now a high school coach. Lucky high school. I know he graduated from somewhere on the east coast, so hopefully he's happy being closer to "home."
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On 3/12/2021 at 9:29 PM, SWSiouxMN said:
So after starting conference play 2-0, the women have lost 9 straight.
I haven't been able to watch as much this year so someone tell me... what the heck?
It's been a struggle, but we knew it would be. Limited recruiting and some big unplanned losses really didn't help. Next year will be a better indication of where we are going as a program. I'm still hopeful they'll start to right the ship by then. To be fair to coach I think we owe him next season for sure to see where we are going.
They've been better the second match of every series. Could be some letdown by the other team, but I also think there is some growth. But I see way too many tips and rolls, struggles between setters and hitters. No way they get better until they fix that. I don't know if it's the setting or the hitters timing, I'm not in the gym. Likely a combination of both that hopefully gets helped with time and practice.
Let's try not to be fair-weather fans and support the team during the last home series against NDSU.
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1 minute ago, nodak651 said:
This, with "almost" being the key word. Not a fan of Chaves so far and he comes off as having too much of a lackadaisical, go with the flow, approach to being an AD (based on his und/soccer podcast). UND Womens teams continuously underperforming - Chaves: Oh garsh! Well the Summit is a strong conference and we're just getting aclimated... better luck next year... nothing we can do differently... external factors are the problem..
I don't think it's time to bail on Coach Tiffin quite yet. It's only the start of his second season. He's lost of bunch of experience in the past 6-7 months that wasn't part of the plan, and one could argue, not his fault. The timing of his hiring meant he didn't get a full shot at recruiting his first summer and this past summer had to be a mess for recruiting. Not being competitive against SU doesn't help, but I don't think it's fair to give up on him right now. He's got some of his people in the pipeline, let's see how they do with some experience.
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On 1/15/2021 at 7:32 PM, iramurphy said:
Anyone know what happened to Lydia Rutten?
Morgan Hunt is not listed as well. She was a redshirt freshman, so not a lot of court time last year, and with the new middle on the roster maybe it's not surprising.
Rutten had a ton of experience (appears to have played in all but one set last year), and will be missed. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out between Ahrens/Wall/Albinson for the two middles, especially for M1.
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I haven't seen the video myself, but I was told they were singing/syncing along with a song that featured an abundant use of the n-word.
And now reading it's more than just the supposed song. Regardless, whatever it was isn't good.
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My mom played for the Wheelock Wolves a very long time ago. How many know where Wheelock is located (without consulting the Google
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I wouldn't spend any time working on a shirt, I can't imagine there are many around anywhere that went to Wheelock. And as I think about it, they wouldn't fit into this category. I seem to recall her saying they were Class C.
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On 12/28/2019 at 7:16 PM, choyt3 said:
#gojimmies perhaps?
Not that this is news right now, but yes, we have a winner.
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On 12/28/2019 at 8:10 AM, Erik Hegerle said:
I assume you are referring to their multi-use setter/hitter, Kalli Hegerle.
She has decided to leave the program and pursue a lower level program to “have some balance” in her life/career. She leaves on good terms, and 3.9 overall gpa, so no issues, just “lost the passion” and is moving on. Good luck to her!Good for her, that's a very grown up decision. You don't always see smart, big picture decisions made from young adults her age. At her age I was just trying not to get kicked out of school, so I guess she's doing OK.
UJ would be an option. They generally run a 6-2, and whether they thought they needed another setter or not, every team will find room for a quality addition. And the coach is probably familiar with her and her talents.
UJ had a nice run, making the semis of NAIA, so the level of success there would definitely be appealing.
(Almost too soon) 2022 season
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Seems like a good time to start a new topic.
I like the hire. Volleytalk likes the hire. :-) I see energy, which is something that has been missing for several years. Had it with Hardee and Prior, time to get it back.
A couple of thoughts:
Time to get off the bashing. New coach, new attitude, new upcoming season.
Our best hope for a coach is to have someone in high demand in 3-4 years. That means we'll have done well. We're not UM, or UNL, or UW (vb equivalents of UND hockey), we want someone who the big time schools want. And it'll make the job appealing for whomever is next.
For needs, everything. Setters have been mentioned, but first we need ball control. Setting is running an offense, our setters spend too much time just trying to get to the ball. I think the players who ended up on the court must have been picked for their ability to put up the best out-of-system ball, not running an offense. A six rotation O1 who can consistently put away a ball and hits out of the pipe would be nice. But passing is first. At all levels, the teams that pass the best usually win.
Personnel:
No idea what went into any of these decisions, but there are always roster changes. And new transfer rules have to be h*ll for coaches these days (see men's bb). I think everyone is convinced the grass will be greener, except it doesn't always work out that way.
Ahrens looks to be playing beach at UTA&M Kingsville. The change should be interesting, especially for a middle usually (next to never) in serve receive. :-) I wonder if there was any interest in going to grad school at UND? A change of scenery and weather can't be all bad, I wish her well.
Think Alexa Albinson is at Canisius.
Sofia Hedqvist looks to be at some Cal state college (don't remember which one).
I haven't heard anything else, but I suspect there will be more movement with 4 signees (assuming they are still on board). On a side note, anyone have any ideas how it works with signees when there is a coaching change?
Lots going on in the transfer portal, but mostly showing players from P5 schools. Not everyone is from P5, and the Twitter page obviously doesn't show everyone transferring. UND might be an interesting sell to a transfer; guess that is where having some energy injected into the system might be beneficial.
I'm looking forward to the fall...