Hard to evaluate at this point
by NDoggie78 (2022-11-30 11:55:21)

In reply to: Here are a few thoughts:  posted by MPG


By all accounts Rockwell is a good coach
But she needs players, so we will see how she recruits/gets transfers
Of course, I thought Johnson was doing a good job, but then the mass exodus of current players and his firing says something was wrong

Bottom line, after the almost complete depletion of the roster, it will take Rockwell time to get a full competent roster - enough to practice, nevermind compete in the ACC. I would think 2-3 more years just to get back to where we were - top 3rd of the ACC and NCAA tournament qualified. That would be the first goal


Aubrey Hamilton Leads Marquette to NCAA Quarterfinals
by dillon77  (2022-12-07 07:51:38)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

She had 19.5 points and 17 kills for the Warriors in a 3-0 shellacking of Georgia Tech. Yes, I know the Warriors were a solid program but Hamilton showed just how good she was/is.

Like Doggie, I thought Johnson was doing a good job so I'm totally mystified why the exodus started? Was it him? Or players reacting to him leaving?

In any case, Rockwell is supposed to be a solid coach, having grown up in the vaunted Penn State system. But like everyone has said, ND needs players.
What's so frustrating is ND was starting to get them. Deja vu all over again.


The exodus of players was in reaction to Johnson's coaching
by MPG  (2022-12-13 13:48:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

style. As you know that team underachieved during the 2021 season. If Coach Rockwell can convince a few strong additions to come through the portal for 2023, then that will help her make some immediate gains. Otherwise, she'll need to wait for her outstanding 2024 recruits to arrive and work on developing her current players.


Hope you're right about 2023. *
by Domerduck  (2022-12-14 02:28:19)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post