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Post by Mac on Mar 5, 2007 18:34:05 GMT -5
Ok, let's get this thing kicked off. Ya know this is going to be a big showdown. So do what you can to get to the Bren Center. Root for either team, but this is the time to get there for the sport. Make it a priority, eh! Orange County... come on out in a big way. The conference schedule favors a big turnout at the Bren for this. Long Beach is out of town, UCSD is at Pacific, so those fans can come on down for this. And don't forget, they serve beer in the Bren! DIRECTIONS: www.bren.uci.edu/Directions/index.html |
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 5, 2007 20:27:37 GMT -5
Well, said, Mac. Very well said. I'll be there.
I know there are some "OC Lurkers" who read v-talk-- SHOW UP THAT NIGHT! I'm sure all of us would enjoy seeing a big crowd at the Bren. It's a great opportunity to showcase how the Bren Center could be an excellent atmosphere for the 2008 NCAA Mens Volleyball Championships. I'm pretty certain some big corporate types will be there (like Asics) who will be supporting the championships (and rooting for the 'Eaters or Bruins).
I have access to 6-8 passes that I'm willing to send to you that will get you in for free-- BUT ONLY IF YOU GO! Contact me at robonthemic@yahoo.com ASAP if you want the passes. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
This will be my itsy-bitsy contribution to OC V-ball!
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Post by coloradogoldnhands on Mar 6, 2007 14:23:16 GMT -5
Amen to the beer at the Bren. Can't wait for friday. Looking foward to seeing Ryan Ammerman. He used to dominate the grass courts in C-Rad.
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Post by Mac on Mar 6, 2007 16:12:12 GMT -5
Is there any other incentive being offered at UCI for the UCLA match besides free leis to the first 200? The site says it's Hawaiian night. (A few years ago there was free admission if you wore a Hawaiian shirt.) www.athletics.uci.edu/MKT/promotions-mvb.htmlTheme: Hawaiian Promo: Hula hoop and limbo contest for a Girl in the Curl/Billabong gift certificate Give-aways: Lei's to the first 200 fans Sponsor: Girl in the Curl and Billabong |
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 6, 2007 16:31:41 GMT -5
Hey Mac, et al.,
I've got a call in to UCI Sports Marketing to find out if there is free admission to the game for wearing Hawaiian shirts, and the Assistant Director said she was not aware of free admission for anything. She's going to check with the Director to make sure. I'll post again when I hear.
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 6, 2007 16:32:44 GMT -5
I have access to 6-8 passes that I'm willing to send to you that will get you in for free-- BUT ONLY IF YOU GO! Contact me at robonthemic@yahoo.com ASAP if you want the passes. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! This will be my itsy-bitsy contribution to OC V-ball! This offer still stands for those interested. I still have 6 passes left. |
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Post by fingrbustr on Mar 6, 2007 18:24:14 GMT -5
Wish I could take you up on that offer, Rob -- the afternoon drive would be quite the traffic-laden hike though, unfortunately. The Bren is immaculate and the perfect size for NCAA vball, IMO. Very gracious of you to offer  |
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 6, 2007 18:46:56 GMT -5
Wish I could take you up on that offer, Rob -- the afternoon drive would be quite the traffic-laden hike though, unfortunately. The Bren is immaculate and the perfect size for NCAA vball, IMO. Very gracious of you to offer No worries, fngrbustr! Maybe next time! Hopefully you can listen on the web-- from what I hear UCLA will be doing an internet broadcast of the match. Hopefully it's free! |
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Post by allymcbeal on Mar 7, 2007 17:59:22 GMT -5
OK, what's with the big fuss? It's only UCLA.
Ha ha ha... just kidding... I too am looking forward to the showdown... though I am afraid UCI will be a little too much for UCLA to handle...
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Post by volleymom on Mar 8, 2007 1:19:10 GMT -5
Hi Rob,
Are all 6 tickets spoken for? If any are still available, we could definitely use them. We have a lot of family and friends that are planning to attend. It should be a fun night!
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Post by swingaway on Mar 8, 2007 9:35:58 GMT -5
I would be there but have a bigger match to watch. CSUN-Quincy |
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 9, 2007 0:33:02 GMT -5
Hi Rob, Are all 6 tickets spoken for? If any are still available, we could definitely use them. We have a lot of family and friends that are planning to attend. It should be a fun night! Volleymom, I sent you a personal message (see the top of this page in the volleytalk banner). |
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Post by Mac on Mar 9, 2007 13:15:39 GMT -5
UCI's basketball team plays in the Big West tournament tonight at the Anaheim Convention Center... so I'd imagine their crowd for the VB game will dwindle as a result. I hope their fans realize the importance of the VB game and re-think their priorities! The Daily Bruin chimes in: www.dailybruin.com/news/2007/mar/09/volleyball_face_irvine_anticipated_matchup/Volleyball to face Irvine in anticipated matchupAllison Ho (Contact) Published: Friday, March 9, 2007 Last season when the men’s volleyball team’s 14-match winning streak culminated in NCAA Title No. 19, the Bruins won it over No. 4 seed Penn State, which wasn’t expected to make it that far. All the odds were in favor of No. 1 seed UC Irvine to make it to the championship match, and UCLA was prepared to take them on. But that showdown never came. Tonight, that highly anticipated should-have-been title match will finally play out at UC Irvine’s Bren Center. No. 5 UCLA (12-9, 9-7 MPSF) comes into tonight’s match riding a mini two-match winning streak and is hoping this is enough momentum to take down No. 2-ranked Irvine. “They were the hot team coming (into the tournament),” said Steve Klosterman, who was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. “They had beaten Penn State already before in the season so we expected them to win. But stuff happens.” “I was actually disappointed that we didn’t get to play Irvine, but as it turned out, playing Penn State in front of a packed house was a good thing to do, too,” UCLA coach Al Scates said. The Bruins lost to Irvine in their two conference meetings, and the two schools never met while UCLA was on its winning streak. But missing out on the chance to prove themselves against Irvine late last season isn’t compelling the Bruins to feel the need to prove their title tonight. Instead, UCLA understands that this is a new season with wholly different dynamics. “We don’t have to prove our title to them, but it would be good to show what we can do this year,” Klosterman said. “It’s a whole new year,” team captain Paul George said. “We don’t have to prove anything. We can come out and play our game and play our best and that alone should be enough. We can beat them, no doubt about it.” The confidence level George exudes is supported by the two teams’ nearly identical season statistics. Though the Anteaters have a better record and have beaten teams that UCLA has lost to, the numbers prove that this match can certainly be closer than the differences in standings and records indicate. Irvine and UCLA are currently ranked third and fifth in hitting percentage, with .344 and .300 clips, respectively. The two teams’ blocking numbers are tight as well, with the Anteaters just edging out the Bruins 3.1 to 2.95 blocks per game. UCLA, however, takes the edge in digs per game, climbing the ranks from 11th in January to fifth with 9.16 digs currently. “They have a couple good hitters and our players are starting to hit better,” Klosterman said. “They’re always good and they’re playing really well lately.” “I think (Irvine’s) hitting is very good,” Scates said. “They’ve beaten so many more teams than we have, and (hitting efficiency and blocking) is how you do it. Lately we’ve taken a big jump in hitting and blocking and serving. We’re on the upward trail. We’ll see if we can keep it up.” |
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Post by robonthemic on Mar 9, 2007 14:09:55 GMT -5
UCI's basketball team plays in the Big West tournament tonight at the Anaheim Convention Center... so I'd imagine their crowd for the VB game will dwindle as a result. I hope their fans realize the importance of the VB game and re-think their priorities! quote] Hey Mac, My guess is that the student crowd won't want to drive up to Anaheim being that such a marquee matchup is in town. If the student crowd ends up favoring the basketball game it sounds as if a bunch of club players are going to be there. All the tickets I offered are gone and those people are bringing big groups of people. My sense is that tonight is going to be a 2,000 + crowd. |
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Post by fingrbustr on Mar 9, 2007 14:45:33 GMT -5
Only a "couple" of good hitters? Haha, very frosty...sounds like Klosterman just called out the UCI guys. I love it. Jablonsky & Smith...then there's Webber (very good), Harrell (very good) and then Reinholm (sneaky frosh good). Wish I could go tonight...has the makings of a VERY epic battle!
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