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Post by Nutter on Jun 26, 2007 22:30:48 GMT -5
[/quote] It isn't easy... I've read that both Tom and Nnamani had trouble dealing with the slower pace (and less gifted teammates) on their return... and Nnamani's fame and fortune and exposure to the greats helped transform her from being friendly (if goofy) with boosters to downright surly. She's cut in on me several times, most egregiously with someone I sat with all the way through a match at Haas, expecting me to get out of her way before she will talk to them. She's living proof of the adage that noblesse oblige is only felt by those who are noble. [/quote] Interesting take.......  |
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Post by brybry on Jun 27, 2007 1:10:53 GMT -5
Fawcett was invited and declined playing on the US team at Pan Am's Any idea if she has any interest in competing in Beijing? I think she could be a candidate for OPP after 2008. Harmotto should join the NT as well. |
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Post by Murina on Jun 27, 2007 3:15:38 GMT -5
On this I dot not believe you are correct. The competitions that coaches have to perform well are WC's Olympic Zone Qialification ad Olympics. The other touraments are not features of importance. Russia is most decorated nation in Olympics as this is only tournament that is stressed in this country. And in the USA hardy anyone cares a lick about the Olympics. This is the major overall reason the USA has to get fairly lucky to medal in the Olympics. The American volleyball community cares far, far more about juniors club, and NCAA than they do about the Olympics. This is probably the best you have explained your position so far, and it's a position that is easily defendable. It would certainly be better for the American players to develop a better mental make-up earlier in their careers. That much I'm sure everyone can agree on. Historically it takes American players 3-5 years after college to become world class players. Danielle Scott, Logan Tom, and Heather Bown are all examples. I'm not sure that players can't develop the mental make-up (among other things) after a certain age, but their window of opportunity is much smaller than their counterparts. It also makes it very difficult to get 7 or 8 players all reaching world class at the same time. |
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Post by bigfan on Jun 28, 2007 12:54:07 GMT -5
Barboza is the future of USA women's volleyball
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Post by huskervbfan on Jun 28, 2007 18:40:16 GMT -5
She hasn't led Stanford to the "promised land" yet. What makes you think she can do it when she starts playing much better athletes in the future.
I think Pavan is the future.
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Post by OverAndUnder on Jun 28, 2007 18:57:35 GMT -5
I think Pavan is the future. Of the USA NT? I guess my wedding invitation got lost in the mail... Besides, a reliable source told me that Stacey sent Sarah a txt message saying "Pleeeeezzz! If U like come play 4 Team Canada w/me after college I'll like totally be ur BFF!!!" |
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Post by dishdaball on Jun 28, 2007 19:49:57 GMT -5
I think Pavan is the future. Of the USA NT? I guess my wedding invitation got lost in the mail... Besides, a reliable source told me that Stacey sent Sarah a txt message saying "Pleeeeezzz! If U like come play 4 Team Canada w/me after college I'll like totally be ur BFF!!!" She doesn't need to be an American citizen to coach........... |
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Post by huskervbfan on Jun 28, 2007 20:44:54 GMT -5
I think Pavan is the future. Of the USA NT? I guess my wedding invitation got lost in the mail... To answer your question and comment on your statement: Yes No |
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Post by GatorVball on Jun 28, 2007 22:21:07 GMT -5
Of the USA NT? I guess my wedding invitation got lost in the mail... To answer your question and comment on your statement: Yes No Is she planning on changing her citizenship? |
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Post by brybry2 on Jun 29, 2007 12:03:08 GMT -5
Pavan needs to marry an American, start on our National Team and then have lots of tall powerful babies.
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Post by StanfordFan on Jun 29, 2007 13:06:38 GMT -5
"Tall powerful babies" sounds creepy. I'm picturing a 4 ft. baby smacking around other babies and taking their rattles. Pavan needs to marry an American, start on our National Team and then have lots of tall powerful babies. |
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Post by OverAndUnder on Jul 1, 2007 1:12:03 GMT -5
Why in the world would she want to go through the excruciating process of breaking up with Canada in order to marry the USA, when the USA team will be with the Canada team down at the bar watching the Beijing Olympics on tv anyway?
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Post by MarsH on Jul 1, 2007 2:37:09 GMT -5
Why in the world would she want to go through the excruciating process of breaking up with Canada in order to marry the USA, when the USA team will be with the Canada team down at the bar watching the Beijing Olympics on tv anyway? ouch! |
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