Posts by ericleo

Quote from fire_erik_sullivan

I think its two fold.

I don't think LOVB is the reason they were "bad". I think there are a lot of coaching deficiencies, especially relating to block/defense as well as tactics. It doesn't help Poulter was flat out bad too and that was never switched.

On the other hand, the younger players aren't going to get better (exponentially) by staying in LOVB. This is mostly aimed at Skinner. I think liberos and middles will be fine in LOVB... They're not going to get playing time in Italy or Turkey. The pins would though.

I think its hard to call them weak when they're missing Thompson, Drews, Hancock, Ogbogu, JWO, Plummer, Kelsey who have all at least somewhat indicated they'd be back or at least not done.

It's a transition phase, which if we're being honest, wasn't done well. There was no reason to bring NCAA opposites for the first two weeks of the VNL, fully knowing they're not going to be active for the rest of the summer. Those matches should've been given to Samedy and Mims.

Roni just has no reason to be anywhere near senior rosters, nor does Cuttino. These (plus Adams) are taking roster spots from Simone Lee, Taylor Bannister, etc, who both had great seasons in Europe. Serena Gray and Anna Dodson started as many games as Tia Jimerson did. The best setter in LOVB (Fairbanks) played one game while Powell played 3? 4?. The whole VNL was a disaster in roster management if we're being honest.

It doesn't help Jess Mruzik opted out of the NT this summer... and it seems Elena Scott wants nothing to do with it at all?

The staff's mindset is that nothing before 2028 (or perhaps 2027) matters. They've been saying since January that they dont expect or care to win in this VNL and think it will be messy. I think this is/was an incredible mistake to make/bring this mindset into the USAV gym. They've dropped any sort of winning standard and it's really reflected on court.

I think there should be pressure on Poulter. She was not good in the VNL. Neither SKT or Fairbanks got a fair shot playing with the best players. This doesn't even include Sullivan leaving out Miner from the World Champs wide roster in favor of Powell for who knows what reason.

2025 is really going to end up being a waste, which is tragic because 2026 is even less serious given they wont compete at NORCECAs (or won't send their best roster most likely). On the other hand... 2026 is when we're going to get an explosion of talent coming out of the NCAA who are going to push for LA2028.... including Kennedy Martin, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson, Brooklyn DeLeye, etc. so maybe that will work out.

I just know Sullivan is not the guy for the job to get anything done in LA.

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Reading this just makes me more depressed about the prospect of team USA for LA.

Quote from avid

Poulter traveled with the 14 to Brazil.

Do we know how serious is Poulter's injury? I really hope she stays healthy.

As much as I'd like to see Franklin in A1, I do see her riding the bench much of the time if she joins Scandicci, due to the foreign limit...

Quote from avid

i think the question there is, does she want it? there was tension between the staff and the players post VNL, OG, and then the end of the season....

I smell tea... Has this been discussed elsewhere?

Quote from yudeko

I think Eggleston personally declined the offer. She organized or was a part of a volleyball camp.

That was the rumor. But at least he can include her in the wide roster. Anyway, I hope to see Logan in the mix post-Paris.

Quote from serdar

I didnt watch drews recently but Eggleston this season was even better than Thompson, when she played as Opp. It is ridiculous that karch invited cuttino instead of Eggleston who literally benched cuttino during club season. Karch really has his favourites and stick with them😒

+1. Really sick about the fact that Eggleston was not even on the wide roster of VNL.

Quote from serdar

Is there a website showing updates rosters of LOVB teams?

Volleytalk, lol.

But seriously speaking, this is their website: https://www.lovb.com/pro-league

Quote from VBdiamond

I'm in LOVB!

Lol it took me a solid 3 seconds to figure out you're saying Zoe Fleck has signed with LOVB lol

Milano's backrow defence and reception became much better since Cazaute got on court. I think she deserves the starting spot over Kara and Nika

Lanier and MDG getting aced, then Cook clears things up.

Do we have stats link for yesterday's match (Vakifbank vs Ezacibasi)?

Quote from Sassy

Anyone else having trouble with the VBTV stream not loading?

Same here. This is crazy

Quote from klrms

Huh? I don't see how Robin playing as Italian will affect Lubian and Fahr in Imoco especially in long term. This just allow the coaches to be more flexible in tactical rotation, Robin probably also know her role in the team now is different from before.

+1 on this. With Robin being counted as an Italian, Imoco would and should still start Fahr and Lubian, but they can have a solid backup and get much needed rest throughout the season. For Imoco, they can also play however many foreigners on pins as they want.

Do we know if Robin will play as an Italian next season?

Two errors in a row from Conegliano, I do not like these two sets, both lacked some height.

Poor Dana completely fooled by Wolozs

Annnd Orro not it in set 2

Quote from Matthias

Egonu got away with it in Turkey, poor Orro

I was thinking exactly about this! lol

LMAO, Orro had a beautiful dump when she was actually back-row

Conegliano is starting to make fewer errors, looking much better.