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Post by vballfreak808 on Feb 1, 2017 0:34:25 GMT -5
A little more than a month until actual competition starts so might as well get started with the predictions. Here's how I see it:
1. USC
2. Pepperdine
3. Hawaii
4. UCLA
5. Florida State
6. Long Beach State
7. Arizona
8. Stanford
9. Stetson
10. Nebraska
Hard to not make this heavily favorited in the west coast as so far they seem to be the dominant for beach volleyball.
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Feb 1, 2017 1:14:13 GMT -5
Hmm.
USC
UCLA
Pepp
Florida State
Arizona
Hawaii
LSU
LBSU
UNF
Georgia State
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Post by lbsandfan on Feb 1, 2017 13:06:47 GMT -5
USC
UCLA
PEPP
FSU
HAWAII
LBSU
ARIZONA
STANFORD
STETSON
GSU
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Post by slackerdad on Feb 1, 2017 13:55:15 GMT -5
Are these preseason predictions or end-of-season?
Here's how I think it'll be when 2017 is over:
1. USC
2. Pepperdine
3. Florida State
4. UCLA
5. Hawaii
6. Arizona
7. Georgia State
8. Stetson
9. LBSU
10. Cal
Just curious..Other than adding KP and coach Fuller, why do some of you think Stanford is going to go from mediocrity to Top 10?
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Post by vballfreak808 on Feb 1, 2017 17:34:34 GMT -5
Are these preseason predictions or end-of-season? Here's how I think it'll be when 2017 is over: 1. USC 2. Pepperdine 3. Florida State 4. UCLA 5. Hawaii 6. Arizona 7. Georgia State 8. Stetson 9. LBSU 10. Cal Just curious..Other than adding KP and coach Fuller, why do some of you think Stanford is going to go from mediocrity to Top 10? Well basically predictions of the end since we assume this is how they'll be ranked for the year. I put Stanford up there cause I feel they will improve, you are right of them being mediocre last season. However, I don't fully know about many of the east coast teams but I know some of them lose some good players. Stetson for example loses their top pair and a few others. |
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Post by trafficmark on Feb 1, 2017 19:39:51 GMT -5
C'mon...picking USC is too easy...
Here's how it's gonna go:
UCLA
Pepperdine
LBSU
USC
Hawaii
Arizona
Stetson
FIU
Florida St
California
Let's get this season started already!!
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Post by paidlive on Feb 1, 2017 21:02:48 GMT -5
I'd be surprised if an exhibition of div. ii teams aren't played at the Nationals in AL.
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Post by newbeach on Feb 1, 2017 21:09:19 GMT -5
USC
Hawaii
Pepperdine
UCLA
FSU
Arizona
Stanford
LBSU
Stetson
GSU
Stanford has lots of indoor players and Plummer has proven to be a force on the beach. With all their height they could be a tough match-up for some of the teams.
I don't think UCLA will be as good this year (even though I have them at 4, I don't think they will be as competitive).
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Post by trollhunter on Feb 1, 2017 22:01:42 GMT -5
Are these preseason predictions or end-of-season? Here's how I think it'll be when 2017 is over: 1. USC 2. Pepperdine 3. Florida State 4. UCLA 5. Hawaii 6. Arizona 7. Georgia State 8. Stetson 9. LBSU 10. Cal Just curious..Other than adding KP and coach Fuller, why do some of you think Stanford is going to go from mediocrity to Top 10? Well basically predictions of the end since we assume this is how they'll be ranked for the year. I put Stanford up there cause I feel they will improve, you are right of them being mediocre last season. However, I don't fully know about many of the east coast teams but I know some of them lose some good players. Stetson for example loses their top pair and a few others. Yeah, I am curious why everyone is picking Stetson as top 10 (except Geddy knows whats up). They did not beat a single team that made the tournament last year, lost half their starters, and their assistant that had sand experience left. Furthermore, they are playing a tougher schedule this year. I'm guessing their record will be around .500 |
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Post by johnbar on Feb 1, 2017 22:03:58 GMT -5
I think Stanford is a big question mark. Having a full-time dedicated coach (Andrew Fuller) will be a big help.
We'll have to see how the tall indoor players do in the sand. They have six beach-only players also, but none of them seem that highly touted.
Plus Plummer. So top ten seems plausible, but hardly a given.
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Post by trollhunter on Feb 1, 2017 22:10:51 GMT -5
Are these preseason predictions or end-of-season? Here's how I think it'll be when 2017 is over: 1. USC 2. Pepperdine 3. Florida State 4. UCLA 5. Hawaii 6. Arizona 7. Georgia State 8. Stetson 9. LBSU 10. Cal Just curious..Other than adding KP and coach Fuller, why do some of you think Stanford is going to go from mediocrity to Top 10? It is not hard to go from mediocrity to top 10 in Beach, especially compared to indoor. There are only about 50 total teams, so half them are "top 25". And about 1/3 of the teams are new, way underfunded, or just the indoor team playing. Having a quality beach coach gives them an advantage over most schools. The players will improve and learn advanced techniques. KP also makes everyone better, as almost everyone else on the team will now play at a lower flight against weaker competition. Top 10 may be another year away, but would not be a shock this year if they stay healthy. They will be better than last season. |
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Post by rockhopper on Feb 2, 2017 15:54:21 GMT -5
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Post by jake on Feb 3, 2017 15:07:55 GMT -5
Pretty sure CAL POLY will come out much improved.
At least they will have the largest roster in the country,...23 players.
First time coach Rogers has had sand-schollies on the team.
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Post by paidlive on Feb 3, 2017 15:11:05 GMT -5
Go Todd!!!
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Post by newbeach on Feb 3, 2017 18:11:55 GMT -5
Pretty sure CAL POLY will come out much improved. At least they will have the largest roster in the country,...23 players. First time coach Rogers has had sand-schollies on the team. Nope. UH roster sitting at 29! Make that 28, looks like they are down one already! |
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