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@anthonywinker6 @cheesetrader1 I understand it evens out over time, but it could also be (mostly) even every time instead. It wouldn't be super complex to put the conference into competitive tiers, and insure each team gets an even amount of H/A matchups from each tier

@JumpAround988 @cheesetrader1 yeah i mean in an ideal world, it's balanced that way. but next year, when it's flipped, now we host 3 and nebraska only gets one. it all evens out in the end even if there might be a slight disadvantage for the badgers this year.

Wth new unbalanced b1g #ncaawvb sked - who gets extra home game and who faces LY’s .500+ h/a? starting w 9 who were .500+ in b1g play IU +1, 5/3 Mich -1, 4/4 Min +1 4/4 Unl +1 5/3 Psu -1 2/6 Pur -1 4/4 Ucla +1 5/3 Usc -1 4/4 Bucky -1 3/5 9 under .500 ly next

@cheesetrader1 @anthonywinker6 You get disparities in every version. 3 doubles also benefits some teams and hurts others. I think schedule this year was rushed, though (because the conf tournament was rushed)... MN/NE/WI/PSU/Purdue are the clear top teams, no reason NE should host 3 of them, and WI only 1.

@anthonywinker6 I was fine w old 14x1 and 3 doubles There are definitely disparities btwn skeds this way - too many -1 teams are playing more top half away games and vv

@JSteppe1 This feels too aggressive... When the premier matches are neutral site and not included with SSH prices, plus less games overall, hard to argue that value is increased this much. My ticket resales were always at a loss already... not sure the market is there for these prices.

#Badgers volleyball news this morning... Season ticket prices are increasing again ahead of the 2026 season, UW officials told the Journal Sentinel. How much prices are going up, why they're increasing prices again and more details ⬇️ jsonline.com/story/sports/c…

@cheesetrader1 @JSteppe1 Manecke isn't on his list, then.

@JumpAround988 @JSteppe1 I have 16 Two incoming still - Bardaro and Manecke

As volleyball's spring transfer portal opens on May 1, the #Badgers have the luxury of not necessarily having any "incredible need" for 2026: jsonline.com/story/sports/c…

@BadgerVB When is the full schedule released?

The Badgers will making their rounds in the Lone Star state this season! Another premier match scheduled against the Aggies 🔜 September 11, 2026.

@cheesetrader1 @BadgerVB For NCAA tournament, 1-4 playing twice doesn't make a huge difference. While 5-10 only hurt each other's tournament resumes. Unbalanced mostly hurts bubble teams in all options (lose 2x to top team = neutral or bad, lose to a 5-10 team = bad, play a lower team = neutral or bad).

@JumpAround988 @BadgerVB Unbalanced home/away isnt great I liked 14x1 then 3 doubles - esp since 3 doubles should be based on ly 1 v 2-4 x 2 etc

Mark it on the schedule for 2026 🔜 Big Ten Volleyball Tournament 🏟️ Fishers Event Center

@cheesetrader1 @BadgerVB Play everyone once makes more sense than an unbalanced (while also trying to be fair) amount of conference matches. Main concern is whether fans completely lose 1-2 home matches, or will quality non-con HOME games be added. Results of the regular season still mean the same.

@BadgerVB Not thrilled w only 17 games and losing home conference matchups The regular season grind was everything - now its exhibition Grumble

@JonAriasRadio @ESPNMadison Whole situation is weird and interesting... You almost never hear Kelly talk about specific player situations (injury, internal discussions, etc), you can tell it's been frustrating.

Watch or Listen on Spotify or check out the video once it's posted to @ESPNMadison's YouTube Channel. open.spotify.com/episode/7guZOu…

🚨New @JoncastPodcast 🚨 🏐 A behind the scenes conversation with @KellyPSheffield 🏐 Reflecting on the loss to Kentucky 🔁 Inside the transfer portal chaos 🏐 Why the Una Vajagić departure surprised him 📺 Watch or Listen ⬇️ #OnWisconsin #Badgers #NCAAVB

@JonAriasRadio @KellyPSheffield Early in the season, coach made a comment that this could be one of his better serving teams that he's had... How would he evaluate this year's performance now?

I’ll be recording a @KellyPSheffield Show in a few hours. If you have a question for the coach post it here and it may get used.

@JonAriasRadio Is there going to be a final KS show to recap the season/Final 4?

I've mentioned about being over prepared for most games, but sometimes the schools on the schedule don't put out a lot of information. Work with what you can but just rely more on the actual game stats than maybe you're used to doing. #BroadcasterTips

@JSteppe1 A very Stanford-like kit, gonna take my brain a few minutes to adjust

#Badgers going with their black uniforms for today’s match against Stanford

@JonAriasRadio @KellyPSheffield Everyone in our regional is a familiar opponent (Texas would be 4th meeting in 2 years, Indiana you play every year, played vs Stanford last year)... How do you weigh the scouting of an opponent's recent performances vs your previous experiences with that program or coach?

If you have any questions for this week’s @KellyPSheffield Show drop them in the comments and they might get used this week.

@900squarefeet @NCAAVolleyball @espn @emilyehman @Lincoln_VB @LeeFeinswog @IndianaVB @BadgerVB @HuskerVB @TexasVolleyball @PurdueVB @LouisvilleVB @UNIVolleyball @KUVolleyball @StanfordWVB You should Livestream it too!

Busy @NCAAVolleyball night ahead. After the @espn selection show @emilyehman @Lincoln_VB and @LeeFeinswog will Zoom with coaches or players from @IndianaVB @BadgerVB @HuskerVB @TexasVolleyball @PurdueVB @LouisvilleVB @UNIVolleyball @KUVolleyball @StanfordWVB

@DennisPunzel @BadgerVB Any particular reason? That's a pretty big trip for Audrey

2026 @BadgerVB recruits Audrey Flanagan and Lynney Tarnow are on hand at the UW Field House today.

@DennisPunzel @BadgerVB Just have a feeling Bucky gets an 8/9 seed, back in the Nebraska bracket.

Metrics differ on @BadgerVB after sweep of Purdue. Unofficial RPI has Badgers still at No. 12, one spot behind the Boilers. But KPI and Massey both have UW at No. 5.

@JSteppe1 Really loving the additional volleyball coverage you've been providing this year. Great for the program and the fans, thank you!

3⃣ takeaways from the No. 10 #Badgers' impressive win over No. 11 Purdue: jsonline.com/story/sports/c…

@JonAriasRadio @KellyPSheffield Additional question: what are coach's thoughts on liberos setting vs platform passing behind the 10ft line? Setting isn't something I've noticed UW liberos doing in recent years, but starting to see more of it when watching other matches.

I will be recording a @KellyPSheffield Show in a couple of hours. If you have a question for Kelly just put it in the comments and it may get used for the broadcast.

@JonAriasRadio @KellyPSheffield You and Gary talk in interviews about how fast the opposing offenses run... How does your tempo compare vs the BigTen and other elite teams? Follow-ups: do you change tempo for specific matchups/teams? If Charlie is out for a bit, does that impact tempo either direction?

@DennisPunzel @BadgerVB Who's the libero?

Look for a different lineup for @BadgerVB than in the exhibition vs Notre Dame. Una Vajagic will start at OH along with Mimi Colyer, while Grace Egan will open on the RS. Expect to see Natalie Wardlow on the right for a couple rotations for blocking purposes.