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Post by ciscokeed on May 5, 2016 11:27:32 GMT -5
They sit #2 in qualifying and have both battled injuries. They are a tough entertaining team- kind of an against all odds pair but seem to be dismissed in discussions about our best teams
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Post by c4ndlelight on May 5, 2016 11:39:31 GMT -5
The Jan Brady of beach pairings
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on May 5, 2016 11:40:51 GMT -5
In 2016, their record is: 25th, 9th, 25th, 25th, 9th. Those are not lovable finishes.
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Post by butteryhands on May 5, 2016 11:51:38 GMT -5
Brooke won't sideout well enough to matter in world class competition.
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Post by ciscokeed on May 5, 2016 12:26:28 GMT -5
Well in some of those finishes Brooke was. Serving underhand and hitting left handed. They have competed well when healthy
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Post by alexjones on May 5, 2016 12:29:08 GMT -5
I love Brooke and Lauren, you too Andrew!
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Post by Wolfgang on May 5, 2016 12:47:06 GMT -5
I don't know who they are.
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Post by ciscokeed on May 5, 2016 13:07:42 GMT -5
My point exactly. They are our second place team for Olympic qualifying
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Post by haze on May 5, 2016 14:22:47 GMT -5
My point exactly. They are our second place team for Olympic qualifying They are irrelevant in international play. Not hating, just reality. |
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Post by unrated on May 5, 2016 15:01:00 GMT -5
I'm going with the Throwback Thursday answer... it's because they never got a cute team name.
I can't remember very many, but Krossy, Team Beautiful, All-Day... uh.. drawin a blank here help me out.
Anyway, that's why.
For the record, I kinda like 'em!
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Post by austintatious on May 5, 2016 16:42:51 GMT -5
No cute name comes to mind, but is there a player more aptly named than Sweat? She is all about effort and working hard. Wish them luck, but will be a tough road to hoe.
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Post by guest2 on May 6, 2016 3:57:20 GMT -5
I'm going with the Throwback Thursday answer... it's because they never got a cute team name. I can't remember very many, but Krossy, Team Beautiful, All-Day... uh.. drawin a blank here help me out. Anyway, that's why. For the record, I kinda like 'em! Brooke has the beest nickname in volleyball. Its definitely that they arent very good and when they are even slightly off their game they get really bad losses. Maybe also that they constantly skip AVP events? |
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Post by downtheline on May 6, 2016 6:46:30 GMT -5
Lauren & Brooke are wonderful individuals and hardworking dedicated athletes, yet an example of how the USA /FIVB/Olympic qualifying process if completely flawed.
Based upon their last 5-6 finishes how can they be the 2nd best US hope for showing our best athletes in Rio?
Because of injuries they are strategically waiting to fulfill the role by hoping for 3 good FIVB showings & not blowing up any body parts. Logical but pathetic.
Gather all USA Bvb players in a 2 -3 month USA qualifier series and the two winning pairs go, whom ever they are. Pro, college or in between. We do this for most Olympic sports already.
The white elephant in the room cannot hide anymore & these qualification systems must be rehashed .
The politics in our volleyball culture is inbreed and needs to be flushed clean, imho.
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Post by tree on May 6, 2016 9:10:54 GMT -5
As far as the nickname goes they are the Dog and Pony show. Honestly I do not see any women team for the USA getting fab results for second yet.Hopefully that will change soon.
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Post by crawdaddy on May 6, 2016 11:17:18 GMT -5
Lauren & Brooke are wonderful individuals and hardworking dedicated athletes, yet an example of how the USA /FIVB/Olympic qualifying process if completely flawed. Based upon their last 5-6 finishes how can they be the 2nd best US hope for showing our best athletes in Rio? Because of injuries they are strategically waiting to fulfill the role by hoping for 3 good FIVB showings & not blowing up any body parts. Logical but pathetic. Gather all USA Bvb players in a 2 -3 month USA qualifier series and the two winning pairs go, whom ever they are. Pro, college or in between. We do this for most Olympic sports already. The white elephant in the room cannot hide anymore & these qualification systems must be rehashed . The politics in our volleyball culture is inbreed and needs to be flushed clean, imho. Ha ha! Let's shoot off a letter to Ary Garca and see if he goes for this! |
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