2025 Creighton Volleyball

[WyoJays]

There's been a pretty clear divide in the Athletics Administration since Marcus got here. That's not entirely his fault. Lots of people on that staff were Rass/Butch/Sarver/Brace fans who were very disappointed when Rass' retirement didn't result in an internal hire.

You can have mutual respect for someone, understand the roles one plays in an organization, and not have a great personal relationship. This is a nothing burger, IMO.

[JayMob]

Here's the thing, you don't have to be everyone's best friend to be an effective leader. I don't know the first thing about working for MB. But I do know Mac is still here. Rosen is still choosing to take over here after having many opportunities elsewhere. Politics, business, military history, take your pick - all full of relationships where subordinates hated their superior but he or she was an effective leader who got the most out of them. Not saying they all hate MB, it doesn't seem that deep, but to say that results are not driven by how much you like each other.

[Wizard of Westroads]

Excellent interview with Rosen starting at about 8:00:

https://post.futurimedia.com/koznam/playlist/listen-32633.html

[mel ott]

Excellent interview with Rosen starting at about 8:00:

https://post.futurimedia.com/koznam/playlist/listen-32633.html

Thanks for posting. This was a great interview.

[jaykorver]

[Wizard of Westroads]

I think Rosen mentioned playing 3 of the top 5 teams in noncon, but could be 4:
Wisconsin, Texas, Nebraska, Penn State.

[jaykorver]

I think Rosen mentioned playing 3 of the top 5 teams in noncon, but could be 4:
Wisconsin, Texas, Nebraska, Penn State.

They aren't playing Wisconsin unless it is later on but I think you can plug in Louisville instead since I think the Creighton/LV/UNI/Rice tourney is a 4 year deal.

[jaykorver]

Kansas released their schedule today. It actually looks like Creighton and Kansas are playing twice with the 2nd match as part of the Omaha tournament. Kansas is playing Omaha at Baxter on Saturday Sept 20th and both South Florida and Creighton at DJ Sokol on the 21st. https://kuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

South Florida finished 64th in RPI last season and had some good wins including over Florida (Kennedy Martin was out), Ohio State, Rice, and Wichita State.

[jaysfan3]

Did anyone go? Curious who started the first game (I’m assuming those are possible starters). Other thoughts? Thanks!

[omajay]

Did anyone go? Curious who started the first game (I’m assuming those are possible starters). Other thoughts? Thanks!

I went to the CU - Omaha scrimmage Friday night. We won 2-1, and all three sets were close. Honestly, we looked pretty average although we rotated a lot of players in and out. Ivy Leuck started at setter, and in my opinion, she is better than Strain. Ivy is a very good server. I know the Cal transfer isn't here yet. So, that position could change. Sydney B. started at libero in sets 1 and 3, and Saige D. played libero in set 2. I thought Sidney looked better. The other starters were JJ, Ava, Abbey Hayes, and Kiara R.

Destiny NS seemed to split time with Hayes, and those two seem to be battling it out for Nora Sis' position. Kiara R. didn't play a lot. Nora Wurtz got a lot of playing time along with the OSU transfer. Sky McCune was not suited up once again. I am not sure why she didn't play.

In my opinion, we seemed very reliant on Ava which is to be expected. I thought we really missed the fire of Maddy Bilinovic and Elise G. Granted, this was a scrimmage. However, we will need someone to take up that vocal leadership role, likely Kiara. We also will need someone to step up and provide a reliable alternative to Ava.

I agree with the earlier comments that we don't seem as good as last year, but with time, we should be okay.