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Post by edburby on Oct 7, 2008 8:18:13 GMT -5
Time to get this thread started. The battle for #1 in the Big Ten and to remain undefeated in the league takes place Saturday (assuming wins for both clubs Friday). Thoughts on Nittany Lions vs. Gophers?  Minn is hosting the match in Williams Arena - looking to top the school record of 10,000+ fans set 3 years ago. Should be a good one. (Live in bigten network) |
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Post by jlo on Oct 7, 2008 9:39:22 GMT -5
my thoughts....... Best defense versus the best offense. Gophers have nothing to loose and everything to gain. PSU has all the pressure. I cant believe I cant come up with any other sport clich'es, oh wait David vs Goliath.
The most exciting news for me, friend in town may have the game via grey market satellite!
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Post by spikerthemovie on Oct 7, 2008 10:04:38 GMT -5
You should come down so all of us Gopher fans can not talk to you again, jlo!
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Post by Keystonekid on Oct 7, 2008 10:14:36 GMT -5
I'm just hoping our pretty good team plays well and that we have enough talent to beat a really good Minnesota team on there home court.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2008 10:24:30 GMT -5
That's a yellow card for keystone.
Unsportsmanlike sarcasm.
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Post by Keystonekid on Oct 7, 2008 10:26:43 GMT -5
The last thing anyone would want to do is make a fair statement or asessment of a team or it's players, or upcoming match. Were gonna do our best and hope its good enough, gosh darn it. Next season I am changing my two favorite teams to Prarie View A&M, and Wagner.
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Post by psufan1110 on Oct 7, 2008 10:40:50 GMT -5
"PSU has all the pressure."
I'm tempted to say that should be a good thing for their focus.
I really believe Minnesota could take a game or two Saturday night, but we'll see.
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Post by JHAM on Oct 7, 2008 11:10:11 GMT -5
I'm hoping for a couple things...a great match regardless of who is victorious and that the Barn is packed since it holds over 14K.
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Post by letch0125 on Oct 7, 2008 12:06:26 GMT -5
I'm hoping Minnesota can pull out a "W" in this one; but if that's not possible, I hope they at least test PSU. The last couple of PSU matches I watched on TV I thought they looked like they were bored. Somebody needs to take offense at that and take them down a notch or two. On the other hand, I did notice that Hodge is playing great defense this year. I thought her defense the last couple of years has been somewhat of a liability. I wouldn't say that from what I've seen this year, which is not good news for their opponents.
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Post by spikerthemovie on Oct 7, 2008 12:19:41 GMT -5
Re-read it: NOT talk to him.
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Post by hoosierman on Oct 7, 2008 12:30:34 GMT -5
Yeah, yeah, they're playing Indiana too. Let's see what those Hoosiers can do!
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Post by justavolleyballfan on Oct 7, 2008 12:55:42 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to watching Tan and Gibbemeyer. Very glad that it's live on the Big Ten Network. I would love to see this go to 5 games. Hope Minnesota brings their A game. Yeah, yeah, they're playing Indiana too. Let's see what those Hoosiers can do! How do Indiana volleyball fans feels about being PSU's travel partner? Usually it is an advantage to have a strong travel partner but in the case of PSU and Indiana I cannot help wondering how many opponents decide to focus on Indiana since they figure that they will not have a chance against PSU. |
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Post by Keystonekid on Oct 7, 2008 13:26:41 GMT -5
I think it hurts Indiana big time. Winning at Indiana is not easy anymore, coaches may see PSU as a foregone conclusion and do whatever they can to get the split. I know that is what I would do, spend the week preparing for IU, and use day of match to prepare for PSU. It's a short week, you need to make sure and make good use of prep time. Unless teams are cheating, and have 4-5 men practicing with them, you really can't prepare for PSU anyway.
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Post by MTC on Oct 7, 2008 13:40:39 GMT -5
As much as I love Penn State I am predicting Minnesota will test them to the limit. The team with the most focus and teamwork will be the ultimate winner. I hope Roberta Holehouse will be back from her sprained ankle. Her absence will create opportunities for the Gophers to sneak some extra points in. I will be rooting for my beloved Nittany Lions!
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Post by Bluto on Oct 7, 2008 13:49:02 GMT -5
How do Indiana volleyball fans feels about being PSU's travel partner? Usually it is an advantage to have a strong travel partner but in the case of PSU and Indiana I cannot help wondering how many opponents decide to focus on Indiana since they figure that they will not have a chance against PSU. I feel sorry for the parents of the visiting teams that make the trek to watch their kids on the PSU/IU road trip this year, especially with the sets being shortened to 25. They'll drive all day to happy valley, park the car, watch about 75 minutes of action, with unhappy results, then drive 8 hours at some point to Bloomington. It's not any easier if it's IU first, then PSU. Flying commercial between these two places won't save enough time to make it worth the expense, as it's either Pittsburgh or Harrisburg for PSU and Indy for IU. |
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