Purdue Volleyball Conspiracy

[GemstateBoiler]

So did Purdue play horrible against Louisville because these top players knew they were going to the transfer portal already? I look how non-existent they were in this match along with showing little emotion. Raven, a senior seemed like the only star who was really into it. How do you not get up for this match? Our coach even seemed shocked and said they were not ready to play in the interview. Wandering minds I guess. This whole thing is strange where these 3 players make the announcement right at the same time.

 

[ffangus]

So did Purdue play horrible against Louisville because these top players knew they were going to the transfer portal already? I look how non-existent they were in this match along with showing little emotion. Raven, a senior seemed like the only star who was really into it. How do you not get up for this match? Our coach even seemed shocked and said they were not ready to play in the interview. Wandering minds I guess. This whole thing is strange where these 3 players make the announcement right at the same time.

Don't know about the word conspiracy but I have to think those gals just all of a sudden didn't decide after that match. Things like that had to be in the thought process well before that and they had a clue what they were going to do. Also wonder if or what other schools had already contacted them. I still wonder if it was just $$$$.

 

[DrEss]

Could the recent addition of the USC transfer, and any monetary incentive she potentially received, have added to this discontent and portal moves? Seems coincidental.

 

[GemstateBoiler]

Could the recent addition of the USC transfer, and any monetary incentive she potentially received, have added to this discontent and portal moves? Seems coincidental.

I guess this possibility is one that could have some merit. I probably should have worded my post title differently, but I hope they don't all 3 end up at the same school, like Louisville. That said, what a gut punch if they all oddly ended up somewhere like at Indiana for $ reasons. I read where Indiana was an up-and-comer for volleyball.

I hate the way college sports has changed, but I guess I might as well get used to it or stop following.

 

[jdbrees922]

Don’t think for a second that this was a spur of the moment decision. They were and continue to be offered and poached by the top 5 schools. And it’s all about the money as it should be. The top 15 teams including Purdue have good to great facilities. Purdue possibly pays 2 levels , stars and then the rest of the roster. And we couldn’t or wouldn’t match the $$$ from the other schools

 

[MichaelRR]

I very much doubt 5 players all left at the same time over money. This reeks of there being an issue on the team and/or with the coaches. Didn't Shondell's brother leave mid season over something?

 

[purduedavie]

I very much doubt 5 players all left at the same time over money. This reeks of there being an issue on the team and/or with the coaches. Didn't Shondell's brother leave mid season over something?

4 players, one was expected, the Penn (Carr) girl didn’t play a lot at the end of the season, the Big 3 are odd though, my guess is that its money, after college the opportunity to make a lot of money in Volleyball is iffy, guessing they got offered a nice deal to come to a certain program or two. My guess is Nebraska, Wisky, Penn State. Purdue will get some good portal players to replace them, just a notch below their level.

 

[MichaelRR]

4 players, one was expected, the Penn (Carr) girl didn’t play a lot at the end of the season, the Big 3 are odd though, my guess is that its money, after college the opportunity to make a lot of money in Volleyball is iffy, guessing they got offered a nice deal to come to a certain program or two. My guess is Nebraska, Wisky, Penn State. Purdue will get some good portal players to replace them, just a notch below their level.

I don't buy it, they are good players, but not good enough to risk being put on probation for tampering for. Collectively with a good base of other players they get you to a top 16 team. On a top 4 team they are depth or third OH level players. Why would Nebraska pay enough to move them all for rotation players when they have better on their bench now waiting for their chance to shine?

 

[purduedavie]

I don't buy it, they are good players, but not good enough to risk being put on probation for tampering for. Collectively with a good base of other players they get you to a top 16 team. On a top 4 team they are depth or third OH level players. Why would Nebraska pay enough to move them all for rotation players when they have better on their bench now waiting for their chance to shine?

Hudson is an All American, Chloe was Second team, trust me, these two are instant starters at Nebraska next year if this is where they go. I found it odd that it was a Nebraska fan site that broke the news.

 

[purduedavie]

I don't buy it, they are good players, but not good enough to risk being put on probation for tampering for. Collectively with a good base of other players they get you to a top 16 team. On a top 4 team they are depth or third OH level players. Why would Nebraska pay enough to move them all for rotation players when they have better on their bench now waiting for their chance to shine?

Also, hopefully they’re shopping around trying to get Purdue to increase funds and return, I doubt this is the case but one never knows these days.

 

[Boiler Up Time]

Don’t think for a second that this was a spur of the moment decision. They were and continue to be offered and poached by the top 5 schools. And it’s all about the money as it should be. The top 15 teams including Purdue have good to great facilities. Purdue possibly pays 2 levels , stars and then the rest of the roster. And we couldn’t or wouldn’t match the $$$ from the other schools

Re: "And it’s all about the money as it should be."

I couldn't disagree more with this statement. There are many considerations, both tangible and intangible. For example, unless Hudson was unable to play next year due to a injury, there would be a banner with her name on it as one of the best VB players in Purdue's history at the end of her career. Perhaps it's just me, but that would be worth a lot more than what I believe a would be the differential in NIL she would receive at Purdue vs. another school.

 

[PUQBMan.]

I don't buy it, they are good players, but not good enough to risk being put on probation for tampering for. Collectively with a good base of other players they get you to a top 16 team. On a top 4 team they are depth or third OH level players. Why would Nebraska pay enough to move them all for rotation players when they have better on their bench now waiting for their chance to shine?

lol no one is being put on probation for tampering. The NCAA won’t and can’t do anything about it. Even if they tried to punish a team for tampering, they’d get taken to court and lose instantly. If the NCAA hasn’t done anything about the 10,000 athletes that have transferred in the past 2 years, they sure as hell aren’t going to do anything about a volleyball player.

 

[purduedavie]

lol no one is being put on probation for tampering. The NCAA won’t and can’t do anything about it. Even if they tried to punish a team for tampering, they’d get taken to court and lose instantly. If the NCAA hasn’t done anything about the 10,000 athletes that have transferred in the past 2 years, they sure as hell aren’t going to do anything about a volleyball player.

Plus Hudson and Chloe are good enough to start and play anywhere, these aren’t rotation players. My guess is Hudson is the #1 ranked player in the portal, Chloe is top 5 probably higher. Hudson is a first team All American, unless another All American transfers which is possible she would have to be #1. Purdue will likely get good players to come here, still a top 10–15 Volleyball school, players can earn money through sales of jerseys and what not, Purdue sells out every game, I doubt many other schools do that.

 

[purduedavie]

Supposedly Shondell is desperately trying to find money to pay Hudson and Chloe, Chloe is following Louisville it seems, if both do end up leaving Purdue will likely get good ones to replace them, obviously a step below but this is still one of the nations best programs.