2024 Season

[gfhockey]

Is he cutting his own playas he recruited

[NewUndFan]

16 minutes ago, gfhockey said:

Is he cutting his own playas he recruited

Yes most of them cut i believe are players he recruited. 

[gfhockey]

28 minutes ago, NewUndFan said:

Yes most of them cut i believe are players he recruited. 

Not a good look

[NewUndFan]

1 minute ago, gfhockey said:

Not a good look

No but unlike the men's basketball team keeping players they made a mistake giving scholarships to. He cuts his losses and moves on for the betterment of the team.... hopefully 

[undVBfan]

14 hours ago, NewUndFan said:

Wow that's a crazy overhaul ! I totally agree with the 5 staying from last years team. Only one I'm surprised isn't still here is Washington.  I thought she had a good freshman year for us.  Otherwise I agree that the team needed a total remake.  I really want these coaches to succeed so I hope they hit a homerun with this class.  

I didn't list names for the middles, but had Washington as one of the two middles returning, and the only one who saw significant playing time (98 sets). I fully expect her to be back, and hope she'll be back. She's a little undersized, but is quick and has good hops. Everything else being equal you want a big physical presence at the net, but quickness and the ability to read can more than make up for a missing inch or two of height.

[undVBfan]

13 hours ago, gfhockey said:

Is he cutting his own playas he recruited

I've heard of one cut for sure, rumors of others. Some not coming back might be cut, or might have read the proverbial writing on the wall and walked away. Or they're tired of the grind and just want to be a student. There are lots of reasons why a student might not return.

I will say I'm glad my job isn't to look at 16-18 year old's and predict how they will play in college in the next 2-6 years. Yes, it's their job, but still... I'm sure they (and every other coach in the world) are in a constant search for a better crystal ball. 

Regarding "his own" players not coming back, unfortunately it's a business. If they see a chance to improve, I think they need to do it, regardless of who initially recruited a player. Loyalty can only go so far, in *any* business.