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Post by gmanoc on Nov 22, 2015 22:23:26 GMT -5
I think POY is her's to lose. USC just needs to get to the elite 8. I don't see anyone that can come close to her this year. She brings her A game every single match
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Post by Longhorn20 on Nov 22, 2015 22:25:25 GMT -5
Also crazy to think that just this week (1 week before seeding) that all 4/5 top teams in the poll either got beat or looked beatable. This year is wide open. USC-ASU Washington-Oregon Minnesota-Purdue PSU-Michigan Texas-KSU (kind of - Texas looked dominant after set 1)
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Post by jgrout on Nov 22, 2015 22:46:56 GMT -5
Minnesota.
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Post by volleybob on Nov 22, 2015 23:09:01 GMT -5
Schwan and Scambray are gamers and Jones might have the most hitting talent of them all. Add Bailey Tanner and Destiny Julye and the Huskies have enough pin options to carry the day. I'd be even more confident if Carly DeHoog wasn't out for the year.
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Post by network155 on Nov 22, 2015 23:11:44 GMT -5
If Hawaii is leading the poll then this must be highly scientific. It would be better if you couldn't vote for the team you pull for ... but only the monitors could monitor that, and why would they. I can assure you that the majority of the people who voted for Hawaii are not Hawaii fans. I voted for USC. Although I think Hawaii has a chance to win it just these other teams. I also like Washington and Minnesota!
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Post by southie on Nov 22, 2015 23:23:49 GMT -5
Every team has flaws. So, I don't think there's a clear cut favorite.
Lots of "ifs":
Nebraska - if they get to Omaha, they will be very tough to beat. Their passing is very impressive; but, hitters need to put the ball down at critical times.
USC - getting swept at Udub made them look as mortal as everyone else. If Ford doesn't play like she did at Udub, then USC can win it all.
Minnesota - just don't see a team that didn't make the tournament last year rebound to win it all. Coach has never been to Final Four, but obviously has greater accomplishments.
Texas - hosting a Regional probably gives them the best chance of any team to make the Final Four, but winning the championship in Omaha is a more difficult task. I just don't think an undersized Amy Neal can carry this team to the national title.
Wisconsin - definitely playing their best right now. The experiences from the last two years will serve them well this year.
Washington - surprised at the season they've had without Vansant, and having a new coach. Still, I don't see a team with a first-year head coach winning the national title.
Penn State - they are the champions until someone knocks the out. I know PSU fans don't like hearing this, but is would be great for the sport for someone else win the title. Courtney can elevate her game in the most crucial times, but the intimidation factor isn't there with no Micha.
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Post by luckydawg on Nov 22, 2015 23:31:07 GMT -5
Very true, she's a dual threat. However, one off night and the USC dream can come tumbling down. I would like to see USC in the final, but I'd be concerned about her teammates being able to carry some of the load too. I guess we'll see. Has Bricio had an off night at all this year though? I feel her performance in every match this year has ranged from great to dominating. Even her worst games of the year she's still been solid. I think that she has looked more ordinary against WA (lost five of the last 6?), possibly because of lack of support from her teammates.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2015 23:52:31 GMT -5
Very true, she's a dual threat. However, one off night and the USC dream can come tumbling down. I would like to see USC in the final, but I'd be concerned about her teammates being able to carry some of the load too. I guess we'll see. Has Bricio had an off night at all this year though? I feel her performance in every match this year has ranged from great to dominating. Even her worst games of the year she's still been solid. Yes, she has. Although, she has been putting up gaudy numbers for the season with a .293 hitting % average, she did have nights where she was not as efficient. Normally this isn't a big deal, except when one player carries the team's offense. These matches resulted in either a loss or were 5 set wins: USC vs Colorado (Oct 09, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 9 64 .125 USC vs Washington (Oct 30, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 7 46 .217 USC vs Washington State (Nov 01) Bricio, Samantha 26 10 76 .211 I didn't look at any of the other matches, which were 3-0 or 3-1 wins. Personally, I'm a Bricio fan, this is not a knock on her, it's more a concern about the team's depth.
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Post by pineapple on Nov 23, 2015 0:25:39 GMT -5
It would be better if you couldn't vote for the team you pull for ... but only the monitors could monitor that, and why would they. I can assure you that the majority of the people who voted for Hawaii are not Hawaii fans. I voted for USC. Although I think Hawaii has a chance to win it just these other teams. I also like Washington and Minnesota! I take this poll to be evidence that others are finally coming to terms with what we knew all the time. But I do not Hawaii to be target so voted for Washington.
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Post by gmanoc on Nov 23, 2015 9:37:52 GMT -5
Has Bricio had an off night at all this year though? I feel her performance in every match this year has ranged from great to dominating. Even her worst games of the year she's still been solid. Yes, she has. Although, she has been putting up gaudy numbers for the season with a .293 hitting % average, she did have nights where she was not as efficient. Normally this isn't a big deal, except when one player carries the team's offense. These matches resulted in either a loss or were 5 set wins: USC vs Colorado (Oct 09, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 9 64 .125 USC vs Washington (Oct 30, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 7 46 .217 USC vs Washington State (Nov 01) Bricio, Samantha 26 10 76 .211 I didn't look at any of the other matches, which were 3-0 or 3-1 wins. Personally, I'm a Bricio fan, this is not a knock on her, it's more a concern about the team's depth. Other than the Washington loss. They won every mstch they played. So on those games where she hit at a low % and still won. Isn't that more impressive then ? It also means that Abercrombie and or Ford carried the load that match. Interesting !
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Post by gmanoc on Nov 23, 2015 9:47:47 GMT -5
Has Bricio had an off night at all this year though? I feel her performance in every match this year has ranged from great to dominating. Even her worst games of the year she's still been solid. Yes, she has. Although, she has been putting up gaudy numbers for the season with a .293 hitting % average, she did have nights where she was not as efficient. Normally this isn't a big deal, except when one player carries the team's offense. These matches resulted in either a loss or were 5 set wins: USC vs Colorado (Oct 09, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 9 64 .125 USC vs Washington (Oct 30, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 7 46 .217 USC vs Washington State (Nov 01) Bricio, Samantha 26 10 76 .211 I didn't look at any of the other matches, which were 3-0 or 3-1 wins. Personally, I'm a Bricio fan, this is not a knock on her, it's more a concern about the team's depth. Vs Colorado Abercrombie. 15-2-35. .371% Ogoms. 14-2-29. .414 % Ford. 15-6-37. .243% Vs Wazu Abercrombie 16-2-28. .500 So I guess Bricio didn't have to carry the team on these victories. They also have a player named Abercrombie
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Post by tomclen on Nov 23, 2015 10:04:36 GMT -5
Washington - surprised at the season they've had without Vansant, and having a new coach. Still, I don't see a team with a first-year head coach winning the national title. That hasn't happened since all the way back in 2011.
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Post by deacondive on Nov 23, 2015 10:39:39 GMT -5
Yes, she has. Although, she has been putting up gaudy numbers for the season with a .293 hitting % average, she did have nights where she was not as efficient. Normally this isn't a big deal, except when one player carries the team's offense. These matches resulted in either a loss or were 5 set wins: USC vs Colorado (Oct 09, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 9 64 .125 USC vs Washington (Oct 30, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 7 46 .217 USC vs Washington State (Nov 01) Bricio, Samantha 26 10 76 .211 I didn't look at any of the other matches, which were 3-0 or 3-1 wins. Personally, I'm a Bricio fan, this is not a knock on her, it's more a concern about the team's depth. Vs Colorado Abercrombie. 15-2-35. .371% Ogoms. 14-2-29. .414 % Ford. 15-6-37. .243% Vs Wazu Abercrombie 16-2-28. .500 So I guess Bricio didn't have to carry the team on these victories. They also have a player named Abercrombie Abercrombie has been looking better lately too. Her serving has been a nice addition to USC.
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Post by southie on Nov 23, 2015 10:43:56 GMT -5
Washington - surprised at the season they've had without Vansant, and having a new coach. Still, I don't see a team with a first-year head coach winning the national title. That hasn't happened since all the way back in 2011. 2011 was Sealy's second season. But, don't let the facts get in the way of your argument . . . www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=207926247
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2015 12:41:08 GMT -5
Yes, she has. Although, she has been putting up gaudy numbers for the season with a .293 hitting % average, she did have nights where she was not as efficient. Normally this isn't a big deal, except when one player carries the team's offense. These matches resulted in either a loss or were 5 set wins: USC vs Colorado (Oct 09, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 9 64 .125 USC vs Washington (Oct 30, 2015) Bricio, Samantha 17 7 46 .217 USC vs Washington State (Nov 01) Bricio, Samantha 26 10 76 .211 I didn't look at any of the other matches, which were 3-0 or 3-1 wins. Personally, I'm a Bricio fan, this is not a knock on her, it's more a concern about the team's depth. Other than the Washington loss. They won every mstch they played. So on those games where she hit at a low % and still won. Isn't that more impressive then? It also means that Abercrombie and or Ford carried the load that match. Interesting ! Yes, it's definitely a positive but the opponents will get tougher when they reach rounds 3-6 in the tourney. My question is whether the other players will be able to shoulder the load when they have to play against teams which have more firepower offensively and are stronger defensively. It's a question that will only be answered when they actually play the game. I'm just not convinced I'd want an offense that's one player dependent. I prefer balance.
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