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Post by midwestfan on Apr 12, 2004 12:46:05 GMT -5
No they don't but I think the at least the final will be on CSTV.
Benwhip'd, it is probably about 5 1/2 hours (or maybe a little less) from you. You could probably get a pretty cheap hotel using priceline, hotels.net or hotels.com. If they do host and Lewis is in the final four, you would really enjoy being at a game at Ohio State. They play in the old St. John's arena (which is where the basketball games used to be), it has a lot of history. It is just a neat building.
And have you ever been at Ohio State. OMG (osh), the size of it is unbelievable (compared to our little, tiny schools). It is a city within the city of Columbus. Very interesting to see.
Just a thought, but I obviously don't know your situation or schedule.
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Post by benwhipdrofn on Apr 12, 2004 12:50:40 GMT -5
I have alot of relatives that live about that far away. If they found out that I drove that far for a volleyball game.....well, I"m sure you have relatives like that ) I mean I think it would be worth it, but they don't see it. It's sad how narrow minded those relatives can be hahahahaha.
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Post by midwestfan on Apr 12, 2004 12:53:16 GMT -5
Gottcha!! I totally understand. We need fewer relatives!!! ;D
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Post by Roofan on Apr 12, 2004 23:21:20 GMT -5
Come on Becky... U know u missed me!!! LMAO Yeah kids, sorry I have been absent for awhile. I have literally been from one end of the USA to the other and back over the last 3 weeks. I was in Cali 3 weeks ago, then to FLA 2 weeks ago, and in Indy last week. I was on business trips and had little to no access to CPU's, so needless to say I checked email but little else. Sorry to Vbcrusin about missing the contest as well. I was NOT dropping out due to my poor showing this year, I just didn't have time or resources to do it. All apology's. Now to important stuf...THE MIVA!!!! 1st off, while I haven't checked everything that has been written, I do have a question. Where are all the IPFW is UNSTOPPABLE people at? Wasn't it some idiot who said back in February, wait until April before you anoint them kings of the MIVA. Something ridiculous about a "brutal" schedule that would end up killing them before it was all done. Oh yeah...that idiot was...well... ME!!!! ;D Facts are they have won exactly 3 games on their brutal March/April roadshow, to the MIVA lightweights Quincy, Clark, and Findlay. (they did win their only home game vs. MIVA patsy Mercyhurst) So basically they haven't beat ANYONE in over a month and a half. Wonder what Vbfanatic has to say now...guess I am just an IDIOT who didn't know what he was talking bout huh!!! LMAO I also said I think at the end OSU will be the team to beat and I am sticking by that. Of all the teams in the MIVA, they are the one team that has the least amount of holes. BSU has better setting, Lewis and IPFW have better Go-To hitters, and Loyola has better middles. However, when you take into account everything that OSU does have; good setting, better than most middles, and OH's who can put the ball away, it's easy for me to see them making the Final 4. Before I get bushwacked by all the MPSFers, these are MIVA ONLY opinions. My comparisons are to the other teams, I am NOT saying that compared to BYU, UCLA, Beach, Pepp, etc. OSU has good middles, decent OH's...they DON'T!! No matter who wins the MIVA, that team will get TRAMPLED 3-0 and fail to take even a game, something that hasn't happened in many many years. Roofan p.s. I am trying desperately to make the Lewis/Loyola match on Wed. Getting out of work is trick #1, but convincing the wife and son who I haven't seen in for the better part of 3 weeks is a WHOLE other story!!!!!
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Post by fightingminime on Apr 13, 2004 0:48:35 GMT -5
He's Baaaaaaaaack!
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Post by midwestfan on Apr 13, 2004 4:02:22 GMT -5
1st off, while I haven't checked everything that has been written, I do have a question. Where are all the IPFW is UNSTOPPABLE people at? Wasn't it some idiot who said back in February, wait until April before you anoint them kings of the MIVA. Something ridiculous about a "brutal" schedule that would end up killing them before it was all done. Oh yeah...that idiot was...well... ME!!!! ;D Facts are they have won exactly 3 games on their brutal March/April roadshow, to the MIVA lightweights Quincy, Clark, and Findlay. (they did win their only home game vs. MIVA patsy Mercyhurst) So basically they haven't beat ANYONE in over a month and a half. Wonder what Vbfanatic has to say now...guess I am just an IDIOT who didn't know what he was talking bout huh!!! LMAO Yes IDIOT (uh, I mean Roofan ;D ) you were right in your evaluations/speculations! And you definitely silenced VBFanatic, he hardly ever comes on the board any more, so apparently, he has been eating humble pie for awhile. I know I've had my fill of it!! In IPFW's defense (not excuses), I just found out that both Matty and Christiano have been having knee problems. Matty "tweaked" the same knee from the previous two surgeries and Christiano had some kind of infection. I think they are hoping that Christiano can play this weekend in PA. Matty's situation kinda spooked him and definitely affected his play at Loyola. When I saw him play at OS he wasn't wearing his brace, so maybe he's better as well. Serdar is leading the league in blocks and I believe his hitting percentage is around .341. He is not the best middle in the league and although I definitely would not call him a dominate middle, I think he is holding his own. I still think IPFW has what it takes to pull out a final four berth if all the pieces can come together. But my frustration with them is that they continue to make the same dumb mistakes that they were making at the beginning of the season. Even with them being a young team, it seems to me that they should be further along. So, in short, I believe they do have the talent but I question their mental discipline and tenacity to win in the trenches. I'd like them to prove me wrong. It's good to have you back your royal volleyball highness! Hope you're able to make it to the Lewis - Loyola match.
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Post by VBbeast on Apr 13, 2004 11:12:39 GMT -5
Somebody made a statement about OSU being hot and cold, and therefore would not win out and take the regular season title, or words to that effect.
I think that is probably true given this past weekend where they looked pretty strong against Lewis, and then looked pretty average against IPFW. BUT... it seems to me that is the problem with 98% of the teams in the country this year. Any one of 5 teams could come out of the MIVA and go to the final four. Chances are it will be 1 of 3, but anyone willing to put money on anybody is being pretty foolish in my opinion.
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Post by midwestfan on Apr 13, 2004 11:18:38 GMT -5
Very true!
I have a big tax bill due on Thursday, sooooooo I'm not going to lay out any of my hard earned money on any team this year!!! ;D
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Post by VBfanatic on Apr 13, 2004 12:43:41 GMT -5
Alright...Alright I had to reply to this thread.
YES it is true that IPFW has lost 2 away games against BSU and OSU in 5. Big deal.
P.S. IPFW line-up
Matt Z. - junior eligibility - age 22 - canada Dennis - junior eligibility - age 21 - puerto rico Mitch D. - junior eligibility - age 21 - usa Serdar - sophomore eligibility - age 20 - Turkey Mike - sophomore eligibility - age 20 - usa Josh - freshman eligibility - age 19 - canada Christiano - freshman eligibility - age 19 - brazil
just a hint....
See you guys during the tournament either in Muncie or in Columbus. It should be an exciting tournament.
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Post by vb on Apr 13, 2004 12:56:59 GMT -5
Who cares about their eligibility?? This is Volleytalk. We want age and country.
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Post by midwestfan on Apr 13, 2004 13:01:18 GMT -5
Who cares about their eligibility?? This is Volleytalk. We want age and country. hahaha! Very funny vb! ;D
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Post by Beachy on Apr 13, 2004 13:24:19 GMT -5
Roofie! ;D I am so glad. There were a few butts that needed kicking but it seems to have quieted down now.
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Post by midwestrules on Apr 13, 2004 14:17:48 GMT -5
Loyola vs. Lewis.....?....who will will and why do you think?
i think loyola will win, they are on a win streak and have a very good shot at beating lewis. they beat them earlier this year in 3. compared to lewis they have over 100 more aces as a team, 215 to 112. their serving could play a huge factor in this game. as well as fabi being lewis' only go to guy, if loyola stops him it will help increase their shots at winning. this is just my opinion, please feel free to critique it, but keep in mind its an opinion.
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Post by Smooth "954" Mike on Apr 13, 2004 15:26:12 GMT -5
P.S. IPFW line-up
Matt Z. - junior eligibility - age 22 - canada Dennis - junior eligibility - age 21 - puerto rico Mitch D. - junior eligibility - age 21 - usa Serdar - sophomore eligibility - age 20 - Turkey Mike - sophomore eligibility - age 20 - usa Josh - freshman eligibility - age 19 - canada Christiano - freshman eligibility - age 19 - brazil
I think it's more important to know their per game avg. in kills / blocks and maybe aces Do they even have anyone that avg's more than 1.5 kills per game? Who steps up if Matt plays bad? Who can compliment Matt on the court? Their blocking is above avg. yes BUT they are a one man show.....Talent is having more than one guy show up to play every night. If IPFW’s middles were offensive they would open up the outside one on one. Most outsides in the MIVA can put the ball away one on one. There middles are avg. only because they block decent...they are NOT offensive.
Think of the MIVA tournament as a 6-cylinder car. You need to have more than one cylinder in this race to pull away from anyone. Talent, PU-LEASE!!
It's a toss up BUT-
OSU, LOYOLA, and LEWIS have more than one guy.
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Post by benwhipdrofn on Apr 13, 2004 16:11:14 GMT -5
He's back and comes out swingin'..............
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