(VB) Ongoing Volleyball Thread

Glad Stuckey got eased back into action in a non-pressure situation. Taylor Parks has been excellent, especially for a freshman, but Alexis just adds something special to the team. She has instincts that are awesome and her passing is just pinpoint almost all of the time. Alec Rothe continues to shine for me and Kennedy Martin improved her hitting consistency, getting closer to her form from last year. This team COULD develop into something special.

 

Just got through watching the replay on SECN+. Credit to NTS in the 1st set, but once the Gators got on a roll the match was over.

Taylor Parks is a terrific freshman, but Alexis Stucky is a one-of-a-kind special player. Having Alexis back takes the Gators to a whole higher level.

I liked the way CMW is beginning to work Lauren Harden into some PT. She had two outstanding kills from the left side. She gives UF high athleticism, talent, and the added height on the outside at 6'3". While starting slow, didn't get the bump of coming early to UF, I think she is going to develop into an outstanding Gator. Harden can help to make up for the loss of Kira Hutson whom I am hoping has not been career ended with her shoulder injury.

With Gabby Essix not dressed out, hope nothing serious, Alec Rothe started at MB. Coming early to UF has paid dividends for her as she is playing well inside and outside.

First to come in at MB was Jaela Auguste. Jaela is another one that is highly athletic, talented, a specialist at MB but can play outside too, and will develop into an outstanding Gator.

Amaya Thomas did a good job as the third in at MB in the 2nd and 3rd sets. She has definitely turned the corner compared to her first 2 years with UF. I've read that she has a challenging medical major so that may have something to do with her slower progression.

Obviously, the best news of the night was Alexis Stucky coming in to play in the 3rd set after over a year off.

 

Will be interesting to see how Mary handles the S situation moving forward. Stuckey, before the injury, was a program changer and now we have a very good Parks who won’t make it easier for Stuckey…unless Mary decides to run a 6-2 offense. Jmho