|
Post by greatlakes on Apr 18, 2018 11:06:41 GMT -5
Never to early...
|
|
|
Post by voller124 on Apr 20, 2018 21:41:59 GMT -5
I’m not too familiar with the division 3 freshman class for next year. Who are some of the commits so far that could make an impact in their programs?
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 22, 2018 10:31:10 GMT -5
Crazy hot takes for next year:
Elms will be better than Springfield. Kean will win a NCAA Quarterfinal match.
If I had to chose which one is more likely, I'd have to say it's a 50/50 split.
|
|
|
Post by bbk on Apr 22, 2018 10:35:55 GMT -5
Kean will not play in the Final Four in their own arena. A few important pieces do not return.
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 22, 2018 10:41:41 GMT -5
Kean will not play in the Final Four in their own arena. A few important pieces do not return. Bold prediction!! If we are talking crazy here, I'll just say more highly unlikely stuff like: Carthage will be a top 4 seed and then lose their first game. UC Santa Cruz will be ranked in top 5 sometime in February and then not make the tournament. The Final Four will have 2 UVC teams and 1 Springfield team. The midwest will not win an NCAA quaterfinal or better match against a team from the East. St. Joe's will win the mighty Skyline. Juniata will miss the tournament. (Yes, I know these are all crazy highly unlikely and not supported by any recent history or trends... that's why they are all bold predictions)
|
|
|
Post by stevedraco123 on Apr 22, 2018 14:51:59 GMT -5
Mmmmmm way too early but let’s see here... St. Joes LI goes undefeated in conference play and will get bounced in the opening round of the NCAA’s LBC (Nate Miller) doesn’t win their conference because the NCAA rules him ineligible for all of the outside adult tournaments he plays in during season Southern Virginia comes back even stronger than this year and wins the CVC and makes it to the final four Carthage does Carthage things and wins their conference but loses its opening round match Vassar loses Lee and Knigge and I expect them to finish near the bottom of the UVC. Their reign of relevance is over Springfield comes back with another loaded team and dominates everyone until they meet Stevens in the finals Gabe Shankweiler finds a way for another year of eligibility and leads Stevens to another UVC title and national title (unlikely but who knows anymore)
|
|
|
Post by nevolleyballer on Apr 28, 2018 21:34:52 GMT -5
2018 is over!
In 2019 we got: -Springfield wins another title -Sullivan wins COY -AA list is awful -Midwest team makes playoffs and loses -UVC is the best conference again, but no one can compete against Springfield
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 28, 2018 21:39:14 GMT -5
2018 is over! In 2019 we got: -Springfield wins another title -Sullivan wins COY -AA list is awful -Midwest team makes playoffs and loses -UVC is the best conference again, but no one can compete against Springfield Completely agree with everything here except Sullivan winning COY. Even if they go undefeated, 100% chance he doesn't win. No way the other coaches give it to him in back-to-back years. (95% chance he deserves to win tho)
|
|
|
Post by kingofdacourt on Apr 28, 2018 21:45:40 GMT -5
Elmira loses the biceps
LBC adds a new testament to the bible entitled "The Forthcoming of our lord and Savior Nate Miller"
Carthage gonna carthage and santa cruz gonna santa cruz
Springfields UFO looking ceiling in their gym finally takes off into space due to Elon Musk somehow
Rivier loses its 1800's AC unit 5ft above the net in the gym and "DOOOOON!!!" chants no longer exist
Kean will be the butt of all jokes again but still play decent and make volleytalk members mad
... Did I miss anything?
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 28, 2018 21:52:25 GMT -5
Carthage gonna carthage and santa cruz gonna santa cruz Kean will be the butt of all jokes again but still play decent and make volleytalk members mad Can't wait!
|
|
|
Post by nevolleyballer on Apr 28, 2018 21:54:07 GMT -5
Will Kean make their own tournament?? Now there's a real question.. although the answer is probably no
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 28, 2018 22:36:58 GMT -5
Will Kean make their own tournament?? Now there's a real question.. although the answer is probably no Yes they will! They always do! Will Kean win their quarterfinal match? Now there's a real question.. although the answer is probably no
|
|
|
Post by nevolleyballer on Apr 28, 2018 22:39:52 GMT -5
Will Kean make their own tournament?? Now there's a real question.. although the answer is probably no Yes they will! They always do! Will Kean win their quarterfinal match? Now there's a real question.. although the answer is probably no My bad, I meant to say will they make it to the Final 4 where they are the predetermined host team.. but as it's but said, probably no
|
|
|
D3 in 2019
Apr 30, 2018 15:51:30 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by bythesea24 on Apr 30, 2018 15:51:30 GMT -5
Predicted floating rankings for next year:
1. Springfield. They graduate Padilla Ayala, Zuvich, Feliciano, Evans, and occasional starter Espriella, meaning new captains, and their pins and depth should have a very different look. The back row and setting groundwork will be the same. Personally, I do not believe they will be as dominant as in 2018, and we may see more competition if the gap narrows with other teams stepping up their consistency. Springfield did replace Vega this year, but we'll see.
2. Stevens. They finished runner up this year, return 5/7 starters, and as we've seen from matches like Dominican they pull from their deep bench. Burrell and Shankweiler have been staples of the team for years, replacing them will be key, as will be their serve and pass consistency/toughness. If they manage this, expect deep postseason play as per usual.
3.Carthage. They had a massive class of freshmen this year, and graduated both of their middles. They return Reinsel, Rivera, Walsh, and Allen, so if they can replace their senior middles they should be very good and have depth.
4. NYU. This is the bolder prediction of the list. How they had such an underwhelming season after only graduating their one middle/captain in '17 is beyond me, but as their youngish team develops its own leadership we should expect them to play at the caliber of their players. They graduate their libero and outside. For them to succeed we will need to see them improve their back row play, and find a way to reduce the skill drop between Li and OH2, and Ferraro and MH2. If they recruit like they did for '17 expect good things but little depth, if not expect a slightly better repeat of '18.
5. Kean, if they can improve their passing to make use of their height. Otherwise, New Paltz, who graduated Cole and Bonilla. This is the point where the drop off in competitiveness with top teams will show.
Other things to note: Vassar will start the season ranked no lower than 6 for their postseason nod and fall off. Hunter will vanish from the top 10 for the foreseeable future. Cal Lutheran will continue to improve after graduating one player, although hopefully if they fly out east they won't schedule about 5 easy opponents again. Santa Cruz will probably not drop off into nowhere without Merchen, but will not be ranked in the top 5 consistently. Elms, Rivier, Marymount, and Juniata will play musical chairs all season. Dominican may start ranked at 5 for their postseason nod. However, they graduate a lot of talent this year, and do not have the massive roster size of '17 to make up for that. Expect them to take a year or so to make noise.
|
|
|
Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Apr 30, 2018 16:33:54 GMT -5
My predicted floating rankings for next year:
1. Springfield. Their coach is better than every other coach. Their history is better than anyone else. Their roster is better than anyone else. They will probably find a couple Puerto Ricans to replace Velez and Padilla Ayala. Every year we say they won't be as good as the year before and every year we are wrong. I don't think they will go undefeated again but they will still be the best. If there was ever a lesson learned this year, it's to never question or doubt Springfield. 25-9.
-- Here is the point where the drop off in competitiveness will truly show --
2. Stevens. They return* almost everyone. They will be the best team in the best conference. It will be regular season so less pressure so they won't have to sub out their AAs. They have the second most talented roster and probably the second best history in the NCAA era. They should still be good and are deep enough to replace the two guys they are losing. With that many people coming back ,they better be good.
3. Carthage. They will be the best team in the midwest. They will keep their setter and most of their pins. They got plenty of good young players getting better. They will play a super easy schedule except for one week against the East region. They will stay in the top 3 for most of the season. Will probably be a top 4 seed in the NCAA tournament. Will probably lose their first NCAA tournament game assuming they are top 4. If they don't get a bye, they will win the first NCAA game and then lose the NCAA quarterfinal match. Probably. At least that's what history tells us...
4. New Paltz. I know they lose a couple good guys but they keep the rest. Young setter and young libero with a good supply of pins and middles who can play. Hopefully they are much better than they were this year.
5. Dominican. Good season and great postseason! Almost got the midwest's first quarterfinal or better win against a team from the East since 2014... almost. They will play Carthage in the NCAA quarterfinal again next year because they seed the tournament by geography which is stupid. They have the best shot at being the midwest team to play Carthage in that quarterfinal and should make it. And assuming Carthage does Carthage things, Dominican could very well see themselves back in the final four losing to either Springfield or a UVC team. Will be fun to see them battle for the crown of best team in the midwest.
6. UC Santa Cruz. Just cause you know they will win most their games in January and early February, have some really good California kids, and then lose in March and never be heard from again. Because history says so.
7. Kean. They will be top 5 most likely the entire year. They will be good and motivated by hosting. They will have no more than 4 losses all year and probably be ranked closer to 3 than to 7 during the regular season. Then they will lose the NCAA quarterfinal and be forced to watch the NCAA tournament the following weekend. Hopefully the NCAA will allow them to be ball boys and mop the floor so hopefully they can earn some money. Will repeat that they will be very good and will not lose more than 4 matches all year. But had to joke about Kean because history says so. Kean will do Kean things until proven otherwise.
8. Vassar. Good team but they don't have Knigge or Lee so I don't know how good they can be.
9. NYU. Too much talent to be any worse than this. Very talented young players and a great great coach. Also helps playing in the best conference in the country.
10. Doesn't matter. Springfield and Stevens bench would beat any team down at this level.
|
|