Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the start of the college volleyball season and highlights some of the top teams and matches. She talks about the Women's College Volleyball Showcase and the impressive performances of Stanford and Minnesota. Abby also analyzes the consistency of Stanford, the struggles of Texas, the improvements of Wisconsin, and the potential of Penn State. She mentions some upsets, such as SMU defeating Nebraska and USF defeating Florida. Abby shares her thoughts on the new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting the ball over the net as an attack. Key Takeaways The start of the college volleyball season has been filled with exciting matches and unexpected upsets. Stanford and Minnesota have been performing well, showcasing their consistency and teamwork. Texas and Wisconsin have had their struggles, particularly with serving and lineup changes. Penn State looks strong, with Izzy Stark standing out as a key player. SMU's upset win against Nebraska and USF's win against Florida were notable moments. The new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting over the net, have generated mixed reactions. Chapters 00:00 Start of the College Volleyball Season 03:30 Stanford and Minnesota's Performances 07:33 Struggles for Texas and Wisconsin 11:10 The Two Liberos Rule 17:58 Notable Upsets: SMU and USF 28:59 New Rules and Trends college volleyball, start of season, Women's College Volleyball Showcase, top teams, upsets, Stanford, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin, Penn State, SMU, Nebraska, USF, Florida, Louisville, Pitt, Creighton, USC, Dayton, Ohio State, new rules, two liberos, setting over the net