Comments on: K-State 3, UH 0; Top 25 & BWC scores

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:32:10 +0000

66 please let’s not go there
2 matches into a second year?
Agree with the soft serving Ah Mow-santos said the same
IMHO They lost a lot of leadership from last year Players who had been in the program 4-5 years This is a very young team in terms of being together KSU had 5 returning starters and were much more cohesive Definitely they used height to their advantage

By: Big Island volleyball fan

Big Island volleyball fan — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:17:16 +0000

The video was great, but the team didn’t improve. All those who suggest replacing the coach, whom would you like to see instead?

By: IgnacioSaid

IgnacioSaid — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:03:33 +0000

new coaching staff / new ideas (?) We have been spoiled through the Shoji years , to expect a high level of WVB. This is a new era, so look at this as a preseason to Big West. RAM-S is trying to lead this team , so let her lead. I don’t quite understand her idea of going pri-marily with returning players (instead of grooming the newer players) but , it’s her choice. Robyn/coaches should concentrate on reversing trends for serving , receiving , passing and setting troubles.I would say that there are TOO MANY losing focus!!!

By: Bleachercoach

Bleachercoach — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:32:00 +0000

Regardless..The main thing is if we can work out some things in time for the girls to turn things around in the Big West Conference. Going through Adversities will truly build character. Reaping the rewards are so much greater when the team will overcome them. Lessons in the real world called LIFE

By: oneseason

oneseason — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:27:19 +0000

Aside from messing with the non-Power 5 conference teams, I can’t see why the NCAA would require that non-conference (e.g., preseason) women’s volleyball matches have only a 5 minute break between sets 2 and 3. This break, and the associated festivities, makes the match much more engaging for fans. And for the non-Power 5 conference teams, these are the big name opponents that they will be facing. Getting the Hawaii fans engaged for the matches helps get the Stan Sheriff Center loud and more challenging for opponents. To me, this NCAA rule is equivalent to reducing half-time for non-conference football games, and basically prohibiting marching band performances. Of course that wouldn’t happen because the TV broadcasts would be impacted. I wonder if this isn’t something that could be looked at from a Title IX standpoint.

By: H-Man

H-Man — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:15:55 +0000

Many problems to fix, but one thing cannot. K-State took advantage of their height advantage. Their 6-3/6-4 outsides simply hit over Wahine’s middles (often 6-0/6-1). Of course depending on the rotation, Wahine can put up a bigger block. Same for their outsides. They seemed to simply hit over the Wahine block. I just wonder if coach Robyn can pull this out to make the Wahine competitive. Yes, my perception has changed after watching today’s match.

By: Connor

Connor — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:58:43 +0000

I think that RObyn is trying to shoehorn maafala into the lineup because she is the captain. But the 6-2 is not working so she should go back and make iosia the primary setter and develop the others. Also Castillo and Granato are not doing the job on the outside or as passers.

By: Bleachercoach

Bleachercoach — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:47:26 +0000

Not what I had expected after seeing them scrimmage last week…I know this team has a “drive” in them, but the newly assembled look doesnt appear like a future working machine. With our lack of size and athleticism up front, we do not do our team any justice by running a 6-2 I am not questioning athleticism of smaller players but unless they possess super skills and athleticism then I don’t like to exchange a little more height for any other reason. I think we really expected Angel Gaskin to step up but to her defense we need to be fair to her. A new system and a new setter may take time to get used to. We have or had 3 -4-5 year players that still struggle to find a rythym . I would like to see McKenna Ross if healthy enough to come in and play. If she does , maybe we can keep Iosia at her at her recruited position ( Setting only) and let the recruited/walk on OH’s battle it out. I know the coaches had said earlier that “All the players may have to play positions that best fits the benefit the TEAM” Maybe Coach and the staff may have to revisit that statement and really take a good look at how they are analyzing..We sure don’t want to defeat morale of the team because its still early in the season….

By: Rainbowfan

Rainbowfan — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:12:15 +0000

Give the ladies a break. It’s just the first two games with a team that has new dynamics. They will only get better.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:04:56 +0000

This effort was a big improvement over last night. Unfortunately, K-State also improved. Granato should not be used the back row. Akiu is a really good passer and the setter had the opportunity to set the best option which she did not do consistently. Gaskins will be fine.She was being set with big, high balloons that made her vulnerable to the block. As far as the middles are concerned, you can’t coach hight.