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Post by c4ndlelight on Aug 3, 2015 15:43:33 GMT -5
So 2 pictures on Insta and Tumbler? That's not exactly getting the word out. Meanwhile, FB, Twitter, the USAV website all stayed quiet. They went from July 25 to July 31 without posting anything. And when travel plans fell apart - July 28, 29, 30, 31 - nothing. No announcement they were bypassing Argentina and going straight to Peru. That would seem to be a major change, the kind of thing you Tweet and post. Give USAV's limited PR capabilities, I don't think a change in travel plans warrants a release, especially if they were still working out contingency plans. If the U-18 Worlds start and we still haven't heard anything, then maybe you can start rabble-rousing.
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Aug 3, 2015 16:52:33 GMT -5
So 2 pictures on Insta and Tumbler? That's not exactly getting the word out. Meanwhile, FB, Twitter, the USAV website all stayed quiet. They went from July 25 to July 31 without posting anything. And when travel plans fell apart - July 28, 29, 30, 31 - nothing. No announcement they were bypassing Argentina and going straight to Peru. That would seem to be a major change, the kind of thing you Tweet and post. Give USAV's limited PR capabilities, I don't think a change in travel plans warrants a release, especially if they were still working out contingency plans. If the U-18 Worlds start and we still haven't heard anything, then maybe you can start rabble-rousing. Yeah, I don't understand the original intent of the author? Is s/he wanting more accountability? The tone seems more antagonistic than it needed to.
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Aug 3, 2015 19:48:31 GMT -5
Let's back up a little...did the team have to fly United? Was it a sponsor/official partner thing? From Colorado Springs, you can 1-stop on American Airlines through DFW to Argentina, and 1-stop in Atlanta on Delta. So they could have gotten to Argentina, it wasn't like there weren't other flights available. So did they have to fly United? And why so quiet USAV? Why did USAV not issue a press release, or update, or something on the delay? Even now - has anyone seen anything official that they are actually in Peru? Is finding out from FB posts and Twitter feeds the best way to be handling this? Get out in front of it USAV. Yep, United is a major sponsor/partner. If your'e traveling on a national team, your'e flying United (or a Star Alliance partner) and staying in a Hilton.
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Post by joetrinsey on Aug 4, 2015 0:31:09 GMT -5
Depending on the tournament, you're flying whatever flight the FIVB books you on.
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 4, 2015 13:06:22 GMT -5
According to USAV HP Instagram the GYNT team will play Peru in a friendly match tonight... I don't know if we can watch it though
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Post by bags on Aug 4, 2015 23:09:43 GMT -5
Heard USA swept match, but it's just a scrimmage so take it for what it's worth
They're supposed to scrimmage the Peru U23 tomorrow
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 4, 2015 23:14:12 GMT -5
USA defeated Peru in a scrimmage 25-18, 25-17, 25-14. I can't really tell from the picture who is playing/starting but Plummer is obvious and the Libero looks like hentz. One of the outsides seems to be Lanier...
Where can we watch these?!? Maybe we will have to wait till August 8 to see them in action
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 0:31:51 GMT -5
Where are you finding these photos? i'm curious if Sun and Hilley started.
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Post by Longhorn20 on Aug 5, 2015 0:47:01 GMT -5
The photo is on the tumblr page.
I'm pretty sure that was Sun and Butler on the court as well. And it's really hard to tell Lilley/Hilly apart by that picture. Maybe Lilley?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 0:49:03 GMT -5
The photo is on the tumblr page. I'm pretty sure that was Sun and Butler on the court as well. And it's really hard to tell Lilley/Hilly apart by that picture. Maybe Lilley? Im pretty sure its lilley
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Post by rainbowbadger on Aug 5, 2015 9:07:17 GMT -5
The photo is on the tumblr page. I'm pretty sure that was Sun and Butler on the court as well. And it's really hard to tell Lilley/Hilly apart by that picture. Maybe Lilley? Im pretty sure its lilley Agree. Syd tends to wear her hair braided, and typically wears a white headband. Lilley's hair is longer and straighter, and she's worn a ponytail in most pics.
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Aug 5, 2015 12:24:38 GMT -5
I demand a press release on this right now! The Instagram and Tumblr posts are not enough!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 12:53:05 GMT -5
can someone link the tumbler page?
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Post by Disc808 on Aug 5, 2015 13:03:25 GMT -5
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Post by outsider on Aug 5, 2015 14:37:05 GMT -5
If the scores for the scrimmage accurately reflect the relative strength of the Peru team compared to the USA team, FIFA, excuse me, the FIVB should be embarrassed by make-up POOL A. I can understand the desire to give Peru and "easy" draw, but, that Pool is ridiculous compared to the others.
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