Comments on: Mitchem cleared to play, Hawaii 3, Idaho 0

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:16:48 +0000

http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=32836

new thread up for Saturday

By: heluhelu

heluhelu — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:33:12 +0000

Agree responsibility rests with coach. Just like last season, when Mendoza was often ripped despite excellent quix to the ball, anticipation & consistency. Kahakai looks like the same up/down libero she was as a frosh. Mendoza saved buku points, kept many balls in play which Wahine will miss this year. Add TMO to mix and Wahine feature same backrow flaws that killed them last year. New length plus talent won’t go far if passing is worse, not better, under pressure.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:28:47 +0000

85. weird thing about digs. the ball has to come your way in order to get one.

one last comment on Manu-Olevao. of her 3 errors, 1 was a poor call where the ball looked very much in. In Set 3 her solo block ties it at 19 and she had 2 kills and a block assists in the final five points.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:15:09 +0000

after one match, not sure why this outcry for Huff. Yes, she has been banging balls during camp and looked good in the scrimmage but that doesn’t mean she should start. A lot more to that position than being able to hit.

Sure, Taylor can hit LS but the plan has been for her to be on the right. And she is very effective there.

Pestolesi did not play without a libero. What he did was play Mitchem all six rotations so the libero did not sub for her. Libero also an All-American at IVC.

Passing was inconsistent for sure. when it was there it allowed them to run the offense. It was sloppy at other times.

Even though they had 10 blocks, the block was slow to form on the right side

We’ll see what happens tomorrow. Wichita State very scrappy and runs a different type of offense where the setter blocks middle. She’s about 6-0.

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:53:26 +0000

Is Idaho that good or did we just make them look good? I guess we will find out later in the season. I would give the over-all team a B in this one. In my opinion the individual grades are thus:
N.T. A+ Flat out terrific!
O.M . A- Great offense, blocking so-so
Tai B Some good work but too inconstant for a senior
T.H. B Improvement over last year but not quite there yet
S.K. C+ Made some good plays but seems to zone out on occasion
K.K. A+ I love what she brings to the court
E.M. C+ Decent defense, no offense
A.M. B Once she is acclimated her presents on the court will be huge
K.G. B+ Very solid and stronger than last year
Anderson and Granado didn’t enough for me to get a feel.
This is my therapy, and it is a harmless outlet for any frustrations I might have about the team.

By: warriorfan

warriorfan — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:44:36 +0000

Looking at the stats, 3 digs for Granato in very limited play, she should play backrow for for Tai, who just isn’t a good passer.

Kahakai only 6 digs, not good, she needs to play better tomorrow and sunday. Sa,e with Greeley who had only 1 dig. wow, Greeley was great offensively though.

By: John

John — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:44:29 +0000

At 83
Kimo, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Spot on about Kendra!!

By: kimo browner

kimo browner — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:29:56 +0000

Shoji won despite himself.
The Huff snub is a classic Shoji enigma…I have no clue.
Two upper class wahine he started last year eventually ended up on the bench. One left the program. It took him nearly half the season to make the change. It was painful to watch.
Kendra Koelsch intimidates hitters when she teams with her OHs. Her presence forced Idaho to alter their shots. She has so many weapons on O and D and causes problems for opponents. Her potential is exponential–AA type talent. It is puzzling she doesnt start. Marcus felt the pain also when he was overlooked at SLHS for another Higgins.
On a positive note Coach played Granato in the back row. She is true grit and doesnt wilt in the heat. Great move. Coach also worked in Mitchem. Our middles may be the best in the country. I heard a TV commentator coining a name for the middies–the 3Ms.
There is too much talent on this team to ignore when other players start stuttering on the court.
Hopefully Coach will play them.

By: blunite

blunite — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:29:15 +0000

Mental errors, lack of focus, whatever you call it passing and digging were sub-par. When Nikki playing right back has to pick up the balls in the middle, with Kahakai sitting backrow middle, there is a problem. Everyone else is dropping to the floor to pick up balls. Kahakai had 4 overpasses on serve and Shoji replaces Olevao, later Higgins. Maybe UH should follow Pestolesi’s lead and play without a libero, it would give him another backrow attacker.

By: Maverick

Maverick — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:08:37 +0000

Another interesting result: #22 USC beat #7 UNC 3-1.