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Post by BiasedBlocker on May 11, 2018 9:22:26 GMT -5
It looks like Benedictine is exploring (http://benueagles.com/news/2017/4/4/general-benedictine-to-explore-ncaa-dii-transition.aspx) but doesn't seem like they have officially entered the paperwork to begin the process so eligible at this point. Rumor has it they will be in the GLVC very shortly...That would put the Men's Volleyball team in the MIVA.
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Post by MoltenManiac on Jun 1, 2018 9:34:41 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. I like this.
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Post by ned3head on Jun 16, 2018 21:19:47 GMT -5
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Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Jun 17, 2018 14:33:21 GMT -5
Carthage must be sweating bullets..
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Post by noreaster on Jun 18, 2018 23:28:16 GMT -5
I missed his leaving Dominican. What was the stated reason? What did he do for a living this past year?
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Post by Voleibol!!!!!! on Jun 19, 2018 6:55:01 GMT -5
I missed his leaving Dominican. What was the stated reason? What did he do for a living this past year? Can’t remember exactly why he left Dominican but I thing he and the AD didn’t see eye 2 eye. He also works for the Great Lakes Region and does something with sports memorabilia. He might still be running club tournaments.
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Post by Semp12 on Jun 19, 2018 9:26:21 GMT -5
It looks like Benedictine is exploring (http://benueagles.com/news/2017/4/4/general-benedictine-to-explore-ncaa-dii-transition.aspx) but doesn't seem like they have officially entered the paperwork to begin the process so eligible at this point. Rumor has it they will be in the GLVC very shortly...That would put the Men's Volleyball team in the MIVA. The somewhat scary thing is that I am sure the "drop MVB" has come into the discussion (even if not seriously) as the easy solution because GLVC does not sponsor the sport. Would be true for any sport they host that does not have a spot in the GLVC.
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Post by bbk on Jun 19, 2018 9:28:48 GMT -5
Rumor has it they will be in the GLVC very shortly...That would put the Men's Volleyball team in the MIVA. The somewhat scary thing is that I am sure the "drop MVB" has come into the discussion (even if not seriously) as the easy solution because GLVC does not sponsor the sport. Would be true for any sport they host that does not have a spot in the GLVC. Yes it is possible but there are other GLVC programs that have MVB playing in the MIVA. Also, these program is less than 5 years old so that would be a quick hook.
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Post by bbk on Jun 19, 2018 9:55:22 GMT -5
This is usually the time of year we find teams that have fallen by the wayside or will wait another year to debut. Any programs this season fit the bill?
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Post by volleybum14 on Aug 8, 2018 14:23:58 GMT -5
Anybody care to post their predictions this year? Pre-season poll? I would, but I prefer criticizing other people
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Post by Voleibol!!!!!! on Aug 8, 2018 14:48:26 GMT -5
Anybody care to post their predictions this year? Pre-season poll? I would, but I prefer criticizing other people You’re going to take away my chance in criticizing your projection? Come on, where is the fun of that! I’d say: 1. Springfield 2. Kean 3. Carthage 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Post by volleyfan100 on Aug 9, 2018 20:07:23 GMT -5
Based on the 2018 class recruits I would say Carthage, Kean, and North Central. They seemed to get most of the top players.
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Post by Trytrytry on Aug 9, 2018 20:35:18 GMT -5
The somewhat scary thing is that I am sure the "drop MVB" has come into the discussion (even if not seriously) as the easy solution because GLVC does not sponsor the sport. Would be true for any sport they host that does not have a spot in the GLVC. Yes it is possible but there are other GLVC programs that have MVB playing in the MIVA. Also, these program is less than 5 years old so that would be a quick hook. Interesting that MVB gives a former D3 an opportunity to compete vs some bigger time schools like OSU, Loyola, etc. MUCH better school and campus than Lewis, probably McKendree, def Quincy. Hopefully they keep the program around- and the MIVA takes them in- because they could be solid. Could say the same of other D3’s as some of MIVA seems like an awful place to go to college.
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Post by Scipio Aemilianus on Aug 9, 2018 22:55:44 GMT -5
You’re going to take away my chance in criticizing your projection? Come on, where is the fun of that! I’d say: 1. Springfield 2. Kean 3. Carthage 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. This is a good preseason poll. I'll give my prediction on an end of season poll when considering the newer format of only a 4 team tournament at the championship site. 1. Springfield 2. 3. 4. 5. Kean 6. Carthage 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Post by northern14 on Aug 9, 2018 23:23:42 GMT -5
You’re going to take away my chance in criticizing your projection? Come on, where is the fun of that! I’d say: 1. Springfield 2. Kean 3. Carthage 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. This is a good preseason poll. I'll give my prediction on an end of season poll when considering the newer format of only a 4 team tournament at the championship site. 1. Springfield 2. 3. 4. 5. Kean 6. Carthage 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Will it still be a 12 team tournament?
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