Volleyball

[Taz_Man]

My daughter is starting to look at schools to try and play volleyball for when she graduates. We wanted to come to a State game. Anyone know about tickets to the volleyball games?

Thanks.

 

[wtw2400]

The home volleyball games are all free for everyone

The last coach completely ruined the roster to the point to where this new coach had to scramble to get a full roster together. I would definitely say the team is doing better. But it will definitely take time for the program to build up to consistently compete. And the new coach is doing just that by recruiting!

I like the volleyball games. Just do not expect us to win if you go haha. But if we do pull out a win like we did vs Auburn, well then it is just a treat!

 

[MSUDC11]

Volleyball can be a lot of fun to watch live. Unfortunately our program has never ever been good. McFatrich was awful but Hazelwood before him wasn’t much better. Darty has a major task ahead of her, but it’s not like expectations are high.

 

[Dawgfan61]

I went to a game with my daughters 2 years ago and I can't imagine it has changed much. When we went admission was free there were no tickets. You could obviously sit in the stands and cheer. However, one lady noticed I had my 2 daughters (9 and 7 at the time) with me and invited us onto the floor right behind the ref. It was a very cool experience. You can sit courtside but are not allowed any food or drink on the floor (for obvious reasons). It is insane seeing volleyball that close up and in real time.

 

[Taz_Man]

Thanks..She is not sure what she wants to do but she is looking around. Her brother is already at State so it seemed logical to check it out between school and club ball when we come to visit.

 

[Dawgg]

The home volleyball games are all free for everyone

The last coach completely ruined the roster to the point to where this new coach had to scramble to get a full roster together. I would definitely say the team is doing better. But it will definitely take time for the program to build up to consistently compete. And the new coach is doing just that by recruiting!

I like the volleyball games. Just do not expect us to win if you go haha. But if we do pull out a win like we did vs Auburn, well then it is just a treat!

Julie Darty seems to be building something. Besides just the recruiting, I've watched a couple of games in person and she is about a thousand times more engaged in what's happening with each play than McFatrich(sp) was. She's not sitting back with her arms crossed; she's on the sideline coaching between each point.

I can't vouch for technical stuff (simply because I don't know enough about VB), but I can say she's at least eager and locked in to what's happening on the floor.

 

[mstateglfr]

Wow, cant believe vball games are free. That's incredible.

Even Drake University charges for volleyball. It costs $9 for me and my two daughters to go.
The level of volleyball is better than MSU(I watch a good bit), but it's still surprising an SEC team doesnt charge. There are multiple SEC teams ranked and just from a size standpoint I would think SEC teams would charge.

 

[rynodawg]

Player turnover has been the main issue for past coaches. They have historically been forced to recruit girls from TX, CA, and wherever else besides Mississippi. We’ve had many freshman all-SEC types from out of state, that inevitably bail for greener pastures via transfer first chance they get, which means the program has perpetually been starting new freshmen, and transfer replacements. That is not a recipe for success.

Good news is the club scene is improving in MS. Jackson metro is starting to produce SEC quality players. I hope this will let the new coach actually start getting a core of quality Mississippi and Memphis metro players that will actually stay on campus four seasons. We have one really good player from Brandon committed now (related to Gardner minshew I believe). I hope the new staff will continue trying to get more local players and see if that makes a difference. It sure can’t hurt!

 

[Walter White.sixpack]

Soccer is free too. Same at OM. And AU. And Vandy.

 

[rynodawg]

That’s probably exactly why many SEC teams don’t charge. We get so much revenue from the conference and the main sports, that there is no need to charge for the less popular Olympic sports. We’d rather encourage attendance. Schools like Drake need to squeeze out every dime they can get.