Penn State Ranked #1 in AVCA Poll
The AVCA Poll for September 24, 2012 is out, and Penn State is ranked #1 following its big win over Nebraska, and its victory on Saturday over a determined Iowa squad. Other B1G schools in the AVCA Top 20 are Nebraska at #6, Minnesota at #10, and Purdue at #13. For the complete AVCA Weekly Poll, Click Here.
Hancock Named B1G Co-Setter of the Week
From the Big Ten’s weekly volleyball awards release:
Micha Hancock, Penn State
S – So. – Edmond, Okla. – Edmond Memorial
- Helped No 4 Penn State to wins over No. 3 Nebraska (3-1) and Iowa (3-1)
- Averaged 13.5 assists, 2.8 digs and 0.5 blocks per set
- Reels in her second Setter of the Week honor and third award overall
- Last Penn State Setter of the Week: Micha Hancock (Sept. 3, 2012)
Co-Setter of the Week
Alexandra Palmer, Minnesota
S – Jr. – Laguna Beach, Calif. – Laguna Beach
- Guided No.12 Minnesota to wins over No. 20 Illinois and Northwestern
- Averaged 14.0 assists, 1.3 digs and 0.4 blocks per set
- Earns her first Big Ten weekly award
- Last Minnesota Setter of the Week: N/A
Read the complete release at BigTen.org
Errors Compared
Coach Rose has expressed concern (that may be too mild a word, but we’re sticking with it for now) about the frequency with which this year’s team makes errors. We’ve put together two tables to see how the 2012 Penn State team compares to other Big Ten teams, and to other Penn State teams from recent years.
The takeaway? It’s better not to make errors than to make errors. We knew you’d be impressed.
B1G Errors - 9-23-12
Rich Kern Poll 9-24-12 | Team | Total Sets | Attack Errors | Attack Errors/ Set | Service Aces | Service Errors | Service Errors/ Set | Receive Errors | Receive Errors/ Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State | 45 | 186 | 4.13 | 67 | 114 | 2.53 | 36 | 0.80 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 39 | 169 | 4.33 | 44 | 70 | 1.79 | 29 | 0.74 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 45 | 190 | 4.22 | 73 | 123 | 2.73 | 42 | 0.93 |
| 13 | Purdue | 47 | 218 | 4.64 | 65 | 66 | 1.40 | 40 | 0.85 |
| 20 | Illinois | 47 | 214 | 4.55 | 50 | 90 | 1.91 | 71 | 1.51 |
| 21 | Ohio State | 53 | 260 | 4.91 | 67 | 96 | 1.81 | 40 | 0.75 |
| 24 | Michigan | 62 | 313 | 5.05 | 82 | 128 | 2.06 | 64 | 1.03 |
| 25 | Michigan State | 48 | 212 | 4.42 | 85 | 98 | 2.04 | 33 | 0.69 |
Errors per Set (by Season)
Season | Total Sets | Attack Errors/ Set | Service Errors/ Set | Receive Errors/ Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-Pro-forma (assuming 25 Points per set) | 114 | 4.19 | 2.40 | 0.84 |
| 2007-Pro-forma (assuming 25 Points per set) | 122 | 4.00 | 2.31 | 0.78 |
| 2008 (25 Points per set) | 116 | 3.69 | 2.91 | 0.61 |
| 2009 (25 Points per set) | 122 | 3.36 | 1.98 | 0.53 |
| 2010 (25 Points per set) | 123 | 3.95 | 2.21 | 0.78 |
| 2011 (25 Points per set) | 122 | 4.62 | 2.36 | 0.93 |
| 2012 as of 9-23 (25 Points per set) | 45 | 4.13 | 2.53 | 0.80 |
You know what they say, “statistics are for….”. They can be a valuable snapshot if used properly. On the Penn State site Dj said Iowa was a wake-up to playing lax. Collegiate athletes get a finite number of chances to compete, so when you play at Penn State with your “sisters” you should cherish every serve! If youre not motivated Rec Hall has plenty of seats. The LIONS are #1 because theyve beaten 4 top 10 teams! Every quality team has their “cupcakes” (or do you prefer “cream puffs”?)…youve got to mentally deal with them. Their are several reasons they didnt at least share the B1G in ’11, but as it shaped-up for the finish @ Wisconsin was a shock & I think the Badgers are quality team. Regardless NITTANY LIONS dont loose to Badgers anywhere (or finish 2nd to huskers). Redemption is underway & continues in Madison, then be ready for those Gophers. LIONS..people are saying, again, youre #1..CONGRATS..IT ONLY MATTERS HOW YOU PLAY ON THE COURT! The POWER TRIAD of Autumn LION WOMENS TEAMS IS REALLY SHINING..KEEP IT UP..YOU ARE ONE TEAM..YOU ARE PENN STATE! !!!! (GOOD LUCK BILL & GUYS IN B1G OPENER!)