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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 10, 2007 11:11:26 GMT -5
You should talk. As much as you critique the coaches but remain in the bleachers. Who wouldn't want to fly to the legitimate mecca of volleyball regardless of the officiation? And when I do fly to Hawaii, it's for much more important reasons than just to go see a volleyball match. Yup, like checking out the new blood at Hula's.
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Post by bunnywailer on Sept 10, 2007 14:17:34 GMT -5
And when I do fly to Hawaii, it's for much more important reasons than just to go see a volleyball match. Yup, like checking out the new blood at Hula's. Actually, it was to bring my 14-year old niece over to your place so she can practice her UFC moves on you and make you tap out.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 10, 2007 14:27:17 GMT -5
Yup, like checking out the new blood at Hula's. Actually, it was to bring my 14-year old niece over to your place so she can practice her UFC moves on you and make you tap out. Let her practice on your pansy ass first.
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Post by pineapple on Sept 10, 2007 14:37:44 GMT -5
Hahaha! I don't know who is funnier, nomoshoesinkalihi or bunnie wailer board aka skynerd, who said "...so she can practice her UFC moves on you and make you tap out, which really means "F(ull) of C(rap) moves on you to make you (cr)ap out," to which nomoshoes responded: "Let her practice on your pansy ass first." Hey, BiK, I didn't think you were that smart. How did you break the code?
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Post by bunnywailer on Sept 10, 2007 15:28:40 GMT -5
Actually, it was to bring my 14-year old niece over to your place so she can practice her UFC moves on you and make you tap out. Let her practice on your pansy ass first. I did, actually. I lay on the floor and as soon as she touched me I started acting like I was crying, to better simulate what would happen when she had to wrestle you. But I couldn't simulate your bodyweight. I had like 60lbs. of sand in my pockets but I still didn't come close to your bodyweight, so you might be able to put up some kind of resistance if you sit on her.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 10, 2007 15:39:59 GMT -5
Let her practice on your pansy ass first. I did, actually. I lay on the floor and as soon as she touched me I started acting like I was crying, to better simulate what would happen when she had to wrestle you. But I couldn't simulate your bodyweight. I had like 60lbs. of sand in my pockets but I still didn't come close to your bodyweight, so you might be able to put up some kind of resistance if you sit on her. If she wants to practice on somebody, you should contact all of your boys at Hula's. I'm sure your buddies would have no problem helping you out. ;D
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Post by wsufan on Sept 12, 2007 14:31:58 GMT -5
Another peeve I have is Shojis comment on this years offense that he wanted it to be basic. Why is that? Watching WSA with their double quicks, 3 sets, and inside slides was so intresting. They have more deversity for an unranked team. Hawaii's offense is so boring! Left, Left, Middle, and the occasional slide when we get a decent set. I dunno, Im just venting.. I just wish Shoji can mix things up with our offense, since the game is changing so rapidly, that all teams seem to be trying new things except for Hawaii. We rely too much on the left, it gets sooo predictable. YES!!! I've been complaining about this for years about volleyball in general and the Wahine in particular. I've seen so many "lesser" and "lesser known" teams utilize a diverse offense. I'm aware that the argument exists that perhaps these teams are "lesser" because of their diverse offense, that perhaps successful volleyball's bread-and-butter is the boring offense, OR they HAVE TO use the diverse offense because they have shorter and/or less powerful players. Perhaps when you're short, you have to incorporate a more diverse offense to keep your opponents off guard whereas if you've got the height and power, use it by banging away at the left 80% of the time and the middle 20% of the time (just to keep your middles happy). "OR they HAVE TO use the diverse offense because they have shorter and/or less powerful players" I am curious about the height question. Wichita State's middle blockers are 6'5" (Tokarz), 6'3" (McGee-injured for Hawaii game) and 6'1" (Jakubov, Niggemeyer, Frick) while our outside hitters are 6'4" (Lungren), 6'2" (Moore, Eckenrode), 6'1" (Finney), 6'0" (Stockman, Wadsworth) and 5'11" (Backes). Are the Shockers too short to be a Top 25 team? How important is height?
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Post by pineapple on Sept 12, 2007 16:24:30 GMT -5
Height can be an obstacle without athleticism. Hawaii traditionally a short team has always been in the top 10 every year practically.
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Post by pineapple on Sept 12, 2007 16:30:45 GMT -5
Add coaching into the mix. Shoji is shoji, no one else is Shoji; in other words, coaching is also an important factor. Shoji can work magic with short players who have potential and capacity for learning. There are a significant number of 6'4" 6'5" players out there, but only a few excel. They would probably do better playing for the Wahine with Shoji as coach.
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Post by roy on Sept 12, 2007 16:46:59 GMT -5
Height can be an obstacle without athleticism. Hawaii traditionally a short team has always been in the top 10 every year practically. Agree. Wichita State has a diverse attack but their players are not as athletic. However, they have a great team chemistry and all together, they could be a top 25 team. Hawaii has had traditionally short teams. The 2003 team that went to the Final Four was incredibly short. Willoughby and their middle Duggins were both listed at 6 feet, but both were only around a true 5'10-ish. Their right side Tano was also around 5'10, and Kamanao was around a true 5'6 or 5'7. So, Hawaii was a top 3 team with only 2 starters over 6 feet tall.
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Post by wsufan on Sept 12, 2007 16:52:32 GMT -5
Add coaching into the mix. Shoji is shoji, no one else is Shoji; in other words, coaching is also an important factor. Shoji can work magic with short players who have potential and capacity for learning. There are a significant number of 6'4" 6'5" players out there, but only a few excel. They would probably do better playing for the Wahine with Shoji as coach. :lol: Sounds like you are recruiting for Hawaii. Shoji having Hawaii switch to a short serve really messed up WSU's play; Hawaii certainly has good coaches. I think, in addition, that the Shocks got tired and Hawaii started blocking extremely well. WSU switched from the 6-2 after the first match of the season to the 5-1 we used last year; I think the team is still adjusting to this change and will improve as the season goes on. In its second and third matches of the season, WSU lost to Kansas State (1-3) and Cal Poly (0-3). Since then, the Shocks have been on a road trip with five sweeps (including Santa Clara) and the five game loss to Hawaii. The Wahine demonstrated that WSU needs to deal better with the short serve and solving this problem will make the Shockers a better team. So thanks for the help (but I still wish we had pulled off the win).
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Post by wsufan on Sept 12, 2007 17:00:36 GMT -5
www.uwbadgers.com/pdf/?id=6499At the moment, the Missouri Valley Conference has four teams in the Top 10 for attendance. This will change but it is nice to see the increasing interest in Valley volleyball.
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Post by pineapple on Sept 12, 2007 17:38:41 GMT -5
I still think they should be ranked in the top 20.
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