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Post by Gorflorg Orshforg on Jul 23, 2014 20:59:15 GMT -5
You guys don't even know if he's actually gotten any legit offers and you're already saying he should leave USC. Jury is still out for me on Christenson's real ability. I think playing with the USA Men makes him look terrific, yet at the same time watching him last season at USC you often had to wonder if that was the same guy setting. Ball's the only USA setter in the last 15 or so years who has played at the highest level of international volleyball - first with Italian Serie A1 and then later in Russia. And it took him a long, long time professional to ascend to that level of play. Suxho and some other guys (Hildebrande, Hansen, etc.) also played overseas but in second-tier leagues. Christenson is still pretty young and inexperienced. Pro teams in Europe want different things from their setters, depending on what team they are and what kind of offense they run. Like I said, the USA system highlights Christenson and makes him feel comfortable. Depending on what team wanted him, their level of play, the quality of the passing and hitting on that team, and what kind of setting the coaching staff wants could all have an effect on his pro experience, good or bad. I'm with you on your overall point, but Donald Suxho just finished playing at Trento this year, a weakened Trento to be sure, but a team that was still one of the better sides in Italy for most of the season and finished tied for fifth, despite some pretty devastating injuries. If you mean played at the highest level while being playing for Team USA then you might be right, I can't remember anyone but Ball playing in Russia or Italy while also playing for the NT.
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Post by darian on Jul 23, 2014 20:59:54 GMT -5
Jury is still out for me on Christenson's real ability. I think playing with the USA Men makes him look terrific, yet at the same time watching him last season at USC you often had to wonder if that was the same guy setting. He only has two reliable weapons. Benesh and Yoder, and they're both freshmen. Doesn't have a lot to work with imo.
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Post by vbnerd on Jul 23, 2014 21:11:25 GMT -5
LOL @ too young to live abroad at 21. WTF. So you must be 18 to go to war in Afghanistan but 22 to play volleyball a mid-sized european city? I may be missing something. If I were him I'd stay in LA and take the year... while he can go back to school later it just isn't the same experience. Then again, I'm not him so if he wants to go play abroad then I'm sure USAV can help him get an offer somewhere.
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Post by Not Me on Jul 23, 2014 21:25:32 GMT -5
He needs to drop out of SC now and play pro. MPSF would only hold back his development, not a smart move with Rio couple years away. Agreed. Worked for Anderson
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Post by kokyu on Jul 23, 2014 23:44:48 GMT -5
You guys don't even know if he's actually gotten any legit offers and you're already saying he should leave USC. Jury is still out for me on Christenson's real ability. I think playing with the USA Men makes him look terrific, yet at the same time watching him last season at USC you often had to wonder if that was the same guy setting. You're really ruining your credibility now if you're genuine, it'd be better if you were just trolling.
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Post by bAnthony on Jul 24, 2014 1:21:32 GMT -5
You guys don't even know if he's actually gotten any legit offers and you're already saying he should leave USC. Jury is still out for me on Christenson's real ability. I think playing with the USA Men makes him look terrific, yet at the same time watching him last season at USC you often had to wonder if that was the same guy setting. Ball's the only USA setter in the last 15 or so years who has played at the highest level of international volleyball - first with Italian Serie A1 and then later in Russia. And it took him a long, long time professional to ascend to that level of play. Suxho and some other guys (Hildebrande, Hansen, etc.) also played overseas but in second-tier leagues. Christenson is still pretty young and inexperienced. Pro teams in Europe want different things from their setters, depending on what team they are and what kind of offense they run. Like I said, the USA system highlights Christenson and makes him feel comfortable. Depending on what team wanted him, their level of play, the quality of the passing and hitting on that team, and what kind of setting the coaching staff wants could all have an effect on his pro experience, good or bad. I'm with you on your overall point, but Donald Suxho just finished playing at Trento this year, a weakened Trento to be sure, but a team that was still one of the better sides in Italy for most of the season and finished tied for fifth, despite some pretty devastating injuries. If you mean played at the highest level while being playing for Team USA then you might be right, I can't remember anyone but Ball playing in Russia or Italy while also playing for the NT. Suxho played in Russia with Kallingrad during the 2010/2011 season, but left early since they had no money to pay him. In 2011/2012 he played for Sisley Belluno in Italy. They finished 4th in the table and got upset by Latina in the playoffs.
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Post by ncaavballguru on Jul 24, 2014 3:01:25 GMT -5
You guys don't even know if he's actually gotten any legit offers and you're already saying he should leave USC. Jury is still out for me on Christenson's real ability. I think playing with the USA Men makes him look terrific, yet at the same time watching him last season at USC you often had to wonder if that was the same guy setting. You're really ruining your credibility now if you're genuine, it'd be better if you were just trolling. Like I really care if you think I'm credible or not. Pretty apparent from your posting history you have no knowledge or background in understanding high-level volleyball. You think gimmicks and flashy plays are what make good players and good teams. In reality, you don't have the slightest clue.
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Post by rsell01 on Jul 25, 2014 8:36:46 GMT -5
The decision should be what best for Micah not what other people think is best for him. If he thinks he's ready to go pro then that's what he should do. He can always go back to school. Logan Tom is finishing up her school what almost 10 years later. He has a long pro career ahead of him if he can stay healthy. Good luck to him.
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