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Post by hammer on Jan 30, 2019 14:37:59 GMT -5
Stanford will repeat as Champions. They will probably drop a couple of match's in 2019. Every match they play will be somebody's National Championship.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 30, 2019 17:34:50 GMT -5
Will it shock me if they run the table? No
But I do see them losing at least one match.
Washington is going to be very good next year IMO, and I can see them pushing stanford. USC if It can fix its current issues as well.
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Post by ilikecorn on Jan 30, 2019 20:57:09 GMT -5
Is it August yet?
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Post by bluepenquin on Jan 30, 2019 21:15:35 GMT -5
Will it shock me if they run the table? No But I do see them losing at least one match. Washington is going to be very good next year IMO, and I can see them pushing stanford. USC if It can fix its current issues as well. Or Oregon who is probably the 2nd best team in the conference.
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Post by WahineFan44 on Jan 30, 2019 21:29:06 GMT -5
Will it shock me if they run the table? No But I do see them losing at least one match. Washington is going to be very good next year IMO, and I can see them pushing stanford. USC if It can fix its current issues as well. Or Oregon who is probably the 2nd best team in the conference. I dont know how good their bench was, but they lose LVW, Raskie, Rasmussen, and page. BVS has proven she can play front row, and I know bacon came in highly touted. Just dont know much about the others. (sans stone and the other starters etc)
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Post by bluepenquin on Jan 30, 2019 22:03:41 GMT -5
Or Oregon who is probably the 2nd best team in the conference. I dont know how good their bench was, but they lose LVW, Raskie, Rasmussen, and page. BVS has proven she can play front row, and I know bacon came in highly touted. Just dont know much about the others. (sans stone and the other starters etc) By my count - they have 13 senior aces on the roster, same as Stanford. 9 that were ranked #27 or better. It goes: 8, 10, 11, 17, 23, 25, 27, 27, 27, 56, 70, 80, 88 They have very highly ranked Robinson and Bacon from last year's class that didn't play along with one of the top recruiting classes for this year. This team is well positioned to be a force this year. They aren't Stanford - but I certainly like them above anyone else in the conference.
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Post by hammer on Jan 31, 2019 1:10:06 GMT -5
I dont know how good their bench was, but they lose LVW, Raskie, Rasmussen, and page. BVS has proven she can play front row, and I know bacon came in highly touted. Just dont know much about the others. (sans stone and the other starters etc) By my count - they have 13 senior aces on the roster, same as Stanford. 9 that were ranked #27 or better. It goes: 8, 10, 11, 17, 23, 25, 27, 27, 27, 56, 70, 80, 88 They have very highly ranked Robinson and Bacon from last year's class that didn't play along with one of the top recruiting classes for this year. This team is well positioned to be a force this year. They aren't Stanford - but I certainly like them above anyone else in the conference. Washington State took a hit with several seniors on their 2018 roster, but U-Dub won't be losing much, so they might be in the conversation for 2nd/3rd in 2019. Meanwhile, USC and UCLA are having their own issues, so it might be a free-for-all for 4th, 5th, and 6th in the Pac.
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Post by Victory At Hand on Jan 31, 2019 3:23:41 GMT -5
There is no doubt that the Cardinal will be the favorites to win it all, but anything can happen. I do remember the 1999 Stanford squad, with Kerri Walsh, Logan Tom, Lindsey Yamasaki. Detmer, Sandrick, and Conrad. You talk about talent that year.
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Post by Word on Jan 31, 2019 10:40:35 GMT -5
Surprised no one thinks it will happen. It's happened before with Penn State! If someone gave me good odds, I would take Stanford as undefeated champ.
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Post by donut on Jan 31, 2019 10:41:36 GMT -5
If someone gave me good odds, I would take Stanford as undefeated champ. That's the thing though, the odds aren't good.
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Post by Word on Jan 31, 2019 13:58:26 GMT -5
If someone gave me good odds, I would take Stanford as undefeated champ. That's the thing though, the odds aren't good. 4 to 1, I would take that bet. 25%.
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Post by oldmanred on Jan 31, 2019 16:50:14 GMT -5
It's possible to run the table for a few teams! I thought BYU had a chance last year! I don't believe anyone will; but who knows? GO HUSKERS
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Post by NebraskaVBfan93 on Jan 31, 2019 18:37:35 GMT -5
That's the thing though, the odds aren't good. 4 to 1, I would take that bet. 25%. With those odds, would take that bet in a heartbeat; that they won’t go undefeated.
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Post by naujack85 on Jan 31, 2019 23:29:18 GMT -5
4 to 1, I would take that bet. 25%. With those odds, would take that bet in a heartbeat; that they won’t go undefeated. Anyone would be stupid to not take that bet. Stanford is a great team with more talent and experience than anyone in the country, but injuries or simply an off night could easily lead to a loss (especially on the road).
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Post by Sbilo on Feb 1, 2019 3:54:15 GMT -5
No. But a Foecke-less Nebraska will most likely be sent to the Palo Alto regional And the entire Nebraska fan base will lose their minds. Just kidding!! Kendall Kipp will be a superstar freshman. And so is Caitie Baird. Stanford won’t run the table but they will be hard to beat.
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