Nebraska Volleyball: Can They Stop Sarah Franklin Again?

Nebraska's volleyball team is getting ready to face their rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers, for the third time this season. Wisconsin has been a tough opponent for the Huskers, winning most of their matches. But Nebraska has a slim lead, winning 2 out of 3 games against the Badgers last season. The focus of a recent discussion was on Wisconsin's standout player, Sarah Franklin. She's a key player for the Badgers, making more than one-third of their hits. Nebraska's coach, John Cook, praised Franklin, saying she's one of the best players he's seen. But he didn't say if he thinks she should win the Player of the Year award again.

Franklin has impressive stats, with 413 kills and a high kill percentage. Nebraska tried to stop her with a "triple block" in their first game, but it might not work again. Other teams have also struggled to stop her. The Huskers have a strong record at home, so the Badgers have a challenge ahead. Even though Cook praised Franklin, he might have a new plan to stop her. Nebraska player Lexi Rodrigues said they need to be ready for Wisconsin's adjustments.

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