This guy that wrote this article must be from Florida, you did more negative overtones then anything. I really want to thank you for your unwavering support. The girls know this is a set-back but you as a sport writer should know that one person doesn't make a team. Yes, I'm sorry as I know the girls are about Jessica's injury but in this article you are implying that without Jessica this team doesn't have a prayer. I think that's false. Did you know Jessica hadn't been playing in all the games because her knee injury? The girls have adjusted maybe they was taken aback at the moment but please don't dig a hole for them if you suppose be an objective writer. Hey, here's a thought they have other players that can play and has player competitive volleyball and has seen injuries before let me name a few Erika, Jamie, Liz, Kim and the rest of the team. When you mention Jamie maybe she wasn't getting sets or she had an off night. Dan, in volleyball this does happen that is one reason everyone needs to be involved and not rely on one person. Volleyball is a TEAM sport not an individual sport. So in your next articles try not to be so critical. Also remember their are other girls from other states that can play the game and play darn well.
Maybe the coaching staff and university needs to look at where the girls play there pre-season games so they can have that momentum going into conference play. Who and how you play carries into your conference play. I'm not saying you have to win every pre-season game but if you play harder teams outside your conference this may help you prepare and gives you that mental edge you can always reveiw the tapes to see what or how you did as a whole.
Girls, I'm truly sorry that Jessica is hurt but as collegiate players and hopefully former club players you have seen an injury before so you all as a whole need to get focus on the game this injury to Jessica doesn't stop the season unless you want it too. Even when or if the coaching staff may say they have three leaders( who are upperclassmen like Jessica, Kim or Tara) that they keep mentioning, all of you are leaders it's time to prove them wrong. You all need to remember to play team ball instead of individually this wins game. Let you ability and skills speak for themselves, if by chance some of you have gotten an attitude like you are the ______ drop it and play team ball. If you think that you're that good, I would like to see you compete by yourself against six other players from a team and see how far you get without a team. As I said before you can play ball please act like it and play as a unit. The conference is still young don't give up on yourself ;we won't. The desire comes from within; you must want it ; own it and say we can and leave all of it on the volleyball court. Don't just go through the motion, constantly talk while you're on the court, cover your on space, constantly move and be ready to play. Come to each game fired up! You have it!! Bring the desire and passion to every game and keep the mistakes to a minimum. Please don't wait for someone to praise or pat you on the back let your skills, ability and mental toughest speak for themselves this will quiet the critics. Life is never easy so let's kick some ( you know what I mean) at the remaining games. Never! Never give up!