also I prefer Fairbanks to Poulter.
Posts by Midwesternvb
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This has been the best USAV has played all week and I know somehow this is not the starting lineup. This staff is full of incompetence wow.
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time for a rebrand.
I just audibly laughed. Bravo.
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So what's Usas likely finish 7 or 8?
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If they win all 4 matches in Week 3, I think its very likely, if not guaranteed.
If they win 3 of 4, it might be trickier.
so winning 3/4 this week didn't basically assure them an in?
What's the likelyhood you think of them going 4/4 next week?
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Can someone tell me if USA will realistically make finals week? I don't understand how to do the calculations. I'll be a train ride into Łódź during this time so I want to see if I can get a ticket to one of the matches now.
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I don't blame the veterans for not being inspired to come back for this staff..
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Korneluk is a way better blocker than Yuan. For a team like Fenerbahce who has 3 scoring pins, they need a blocking MB not a scoring MB not that Korneluk cant score though.
my point exactly. This transfer is so desperate for no reason. Middles has never truly been their problem, their system doesn't need attacking middles with the pins they have
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yuan xinyje to fenerbahce 👀
amazing! Except there's no way Queen Eda doesn't play so it'll be between the polish player and Yuan. Yuan is not a good blocker so I'm not sure how this helps Fener, when Asli and Eda are better blockers
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When are the roster due? Why haven't I seen usa roster yet
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sounds like we're not going to see any of the "A" team for VNL or even the WCHs.
tragic.
isn't this a good thing? Does this quad ever matter for USA? I honestly don't understand the points system.
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Display MoreControversial opinion, but I don't think Chiaka is a huge upgrade over Yuan.
Obviously Chiaka is a better blocker, but the american can be too hot or too cold, sometimes she is completely out of the game and a non-factor, while the Xinyue is extremely consistent.
Even with Vakif being horrible, Yuan scored 6 of 7 (86%).
Also, the chinese is a much better sliding attacker, with Gunes being the MB at the net 3, she works perfectly at the net 2.
I believe Ogbogu fits Vakifbank more than Yuan as great as Yuan is. She is just attacking for them, they don't need her 6 attack points they need her to stop other attackers from hitting basically perfect all game. People underestimate a good blocking middle. Like a Danesi makes things harder for other teams even if she isn't attacking amazing all the time
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Sure, Maja was flawless and enjoyed every second of trolling VB with her dumps. And yes, finally the Scandicci outsides played their best volleyball of the season. But enough credit does not go to Brenda - she had so many clean digs, covers half the court on reception and is just as good as a setter as Moki.
Brenda may be the most exciting Libero to watch for me. She is so fast and athletic and reads the game so well
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I dont think thats a fair assessment and is discrediting the work the athletes (olympian or not) put in.
(she's 31 fwiw lol)
but also, who are these middles overseas? dana, obviously. but the only other high level middle overseas is Brionne? the rest of them are in LOVB.
I think it's the same comment other people have made about the league missing that true competitiveness throughout the season...
Oh my bad, she'll be 34, which again isn't by any means old but I've seen comments about Kelsey (proven Olympian), Frantti (who is younger than 31) etc.
Rettke, Butler, the middle in cuneo whose name is escaping me, the middle in Mulhouse. Even the middles in LOVB the newbies are doing well too so why not invest more in them?I'm not saying don't bring her my argument is people use the age excuse and then conveniently forget it for other people.
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I find it it confusing how some fans don't want some athletes to come back who are 26-28 but want mccage who is now 32? And will be 35 in LA? I personally don't think age matters but find it funny. I think mccage had a great LOVB season, but let's be honest most of the Olympians did not care about this. There are USA athletes with the experience playing overseas at higher levels having good or greet seasons.
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McCage was so good. Chiaka was not (cept her blocking). Madi needs a coach that can work on her approach.
Carlini and Poulter were both bad.
Kubik should be in the VNL gym.
Matt is bad lol.
Chiaka having 15 points on a bad match for her is funny. I thought Logan was good in the big moments! Mccage was great! I do notice how teams tend to double with Chiaka and leave Mccage alone
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Will they have dream team from the tournament too? So many awards wow. Do they get money bonus too?
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I dont remember who asked, but the commentator confirmed Jehlarova will play VNL
sorry is she considered American?
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the worst part is a good amount of them were slides too
(I dont like her slide)but she scores pretty well?
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Herrera is out for the season
Francis had a good debut. Had some issues with Dijkema, but who doesn't these days
lexi and annie both got chances to play today surprisingly. im still team suzie better not be back next year.
Francis actually impressed me. She held her own. Not super quick to blocks but great attacker! I wonder how long it typically takes for middles to be good at reading and closing blocks?