Hannah Willms

[CY9008]

there was a setter that was comitted to us that switched to Indiana a while ago...Gallegher?

...and it just seems as though Hannah never really adjusted to college vball...an athletic freak that couldnt quite grip the mechanics of the college OH...hitting into the block and not moving her wrists enough are things that come to mind

[cydney]

Hannah is a talented and enthusiastic volleyball player. There's no doubt she could keep contributing to ISU volleyball to the enjoyment of many fans. She's fun to watch.

But... she is already an All America caliber track athlete. With her performance at the indoor NCAA national meet last spring, she earned 2nd team All America honors. This was only a couple months after volleyball season ended, so with limited training.

By focusing on track, she probably can set records, win championships, and have a professional career ahead of her if she wants it.

[Will]

Hannah has a better chance of being a track star than being a volleyball star. Go for it Hannah!!

[Sobchakcyclone]

Did Johnson have an injury that limited her? Never heard about it.

I hope they find some players from IA that turn out to be superstars to replace them.

[pulse]

The average hotness of the volleyball team is going to drop dramatically.

[Royalclone]

Did Johnson have an injury that limited her? Never heard about it.

I hope they find some players from IA that turn out to be superstars to replace them.

Bigbee, Kurht, and Vondrak will get their chance to do that starting next year. I think Bigbee will step right into Peterson's spot and the other two will be in the mix for roles as well.

[Royalclone]

Hannah has a better chance of being a track star than being a volleyball star. Go for it Hannah!!

True, but she could reach rock star status in beach volleyball

[theshadow]

Did Johnson have an injury that limited her? Never heard about it.

Autoimmune.

Serious illness forces ISU’s Johnson to give up volleyball | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs

[Will]

Bigbee, Kurht, and Vondrak will get their chance to do that starting next year. I think Bigbee will step right into Peterson's spot and the other two will be in the mix for roles as well.

Next season should be awesome. It wasn't until the end of the season that we finally had some production in the OH2 position. With Hurtt coming on strong and Hockaday at full strength we should be better than last year. Final Four here we come!!!

[Kitkat]

I am sorry to lose both players, but it also seems to me that both made mature and wise decisions. Good luck to both of them.

[Sobchakcyclone]

Bigbee, Kurht, and Vondrak will get their chance to do that starting next year. I think Bigbee will step right into Peterson's spot and the other two will be in the mix for roles as well.

I knew they were coming in. I was meaning, in addition to. This frees up 2 scholarships, doesn't it?

[beatiowa]

I am sorry to lose both players, but it also seems to me that both made mature and wise decisions. Good luck to both of them.

Agreed. While it sucks to lose players for any reason, it is good to know that both left for completely understandable personal reasons and not because of issues with the coaches/program/etc.

Also, I don't know much about these things: since Johnson is taking the medical hardship, does that mean that she could still be involved with the team/stay on scholarship? I remember Brittany Lange assisting with the WBB team after injuries stopped her from playing a few years ago.

[theshadow]

Also, I don't know much about these things: since Johnson is taking the medical hardship, does that mean that she could still be involved with the team/stay on scholarship? I remember Brittany Lange assisting with the WBB team after injuries stopped her from playing a few years ago.

She could stay on scholarship and not have it count against the allowable limit.

It happens most often in football, where the injured guys end up working on the video crew or in the offices as a way for both parties to get value from the scholarship funds.