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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 10:33:48 GMT -5
What do you think should be the goal?
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Post by c4ndlelight on May 6, 2016 10:39:55 GMT -5
We have an unprecedented level of talent and depth (expanded pro opportunities mean more players are playing longer and better - and that is coinciding with an incredibly strong generation reaching its peak) - the staff had the luxury of telling our 2 best players from the last quad "thanks but no thanks."
Moreover, most of our rivals are weak - they've either fallen off a cliff (Cuba), are aging/have aged out (Italy, Brazil, Japan), or just plain aren't as good as they used to be (Russia). China has rebounded with Zhu and JLP but are they as good as they were in 04?
We've never been as favorably positioned against the field as we are now. Gold or bust.
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Post by speegs13 on May 6, 2016 10:51:51 GMT -5
I think our chances sit on Kim Hill. If we get 2014 Kim, I think we have a good shot.
Plus, from what I've heard on here, she's finished off the club season amazingly, so hopefully she can carry that into the summer!
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Post by volleylearner on May 6, 2016 11:14:33 GMT -5
"Goal" and "expectation" are very different concepts. The goal is gold, for sure, but that should not be the expectation.
As for depth, I don't think we are deep in passing, so if we lost a passer to injury then I would expect a significant drop-off in results.
My expectation is the team plays hard and manages their physical and emotional strength so they peak at the end of the tournament.
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Post by crosscourt3m on May 6, 2016 11:17:13 GMT -5
Does anyone how Kreklow did during the club season? Does she have a shot over Thompson?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 11:29:30 GMT -5
Does anyone how Kreklow did during the club season? Does she have a shot over Thompson? I've heard that the setting analytics for all USA setters favor Kreklow over anyone else. I don't know the exact stats, but it is something like highest hitting percentage off her sets. |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 11:29:49 GMT -5
The problem with gold as the expectation is that the games are in Brazil. It's hard enough to win a tournament like this without dealing with HCA.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 11:31:20 GMT -5
The problem with gold as the expectation is that the games are in Brazil. It's hard enough to win a tournament like this without dealing with HCA. Is the Hospital Corporation of America treating the Zika virus in Brazil? |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 11:32:17 GMT -5
It's also likely they will be without Dixon. Not the most important piece, to be sure, but she had a role. These things can add up.
Luck. Luck. Luck. It's going to take some good fortune.
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Post by nativevolley on May 6, 2016 13:18:17 GMT -5
Does anyone how Kreklow did during the club season? Does she have a shot over Thompson? The thing I like about Molly is her ability to set the middle in risky situations. Not that Courtney does not but she is limited. I feel. |
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Post by hammer on May 6, 2016 14:22:55 GMT -5
What do you think should be the goal? To avoid getting sick. |
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Post by shotcaller on May 6, 2016 15:42:44 GMT -5
It's also likely they will be without Dixon. Not the most important piece, to be sure, but she had a role. These things can add up. Luck. Luck. Luck. It's going to take some good fortune. Couldn't agree more, there's a huge element of luck or good fortune, or whatever you want to refer to it as to win such a big tournament. I think for sure they have as good a chance of going all the way as any other US team in history, but to say it is an expectations is huge. Hopefully everyone stays healthy and is able to play their best when their best is needed. |
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Post by superfan1 on May 6, 2016 16:18:30 GMT -5
Goal: Gold
Expectation: Get on the podium
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Post by ciscokeed on May 6, 2016 16:36:24 GMT -5
Gotta be healthy and hot. For sure we will podium. To win u need health and momentum
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 17:22:24 GMT -5
Does anyone how Kreklow did during the club season? Does she have a shot over Thompson? I've heard that the setting analytics for all USA setters favor Kreklow over anyone else. I don't know the exact stats, but it is something like highest hitting percentage off her sets. ...lol |
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