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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 11:36:05 GMT -5
Maybe we should just chill and re-evaluate and discuss after this tournament. They’re going to play in the Round of 24 at a time to be revealed, just like two other USA teams. Meanwhile Hyden/Doherty will play one more pool play match to stay alive.
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Post by ajm on May 23, 2019 12:59:18 GMT -5
Trev and Tri lost 17-15 in 3rd to Evandro and Bruno. Right now I almost am willing to say they are at the same level as Phil and Nick. Jake and Taylor might be ahead of Dalcena Until Jake and Taylor medal internationally, I refuse to say that! Still wondering what happened to Jake and Taylor this week. On TNL, posted yesterday but recorded Sunday night, Rich said they had a flight scheduled for Monday to China. Maybe they missed their flight?
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Post by gk on May 23, 2019 15:33:04 GMT -5
Re: Dalcena If Nick does that -- - whom does Phil pick up? Good question. If Taylor isn't a choice, I'd like to see Phil and Tri. I feel the sideout and serving could make up for any other potential loss.
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Post by 405LAX on May 23, 2019 15:35:59 GMT -5
Re: Dalcena If Nick does that -- - whom does Phil pick up? Good question. If Taylor isn't a choice, I'd like to see Phil and Tri. I feel the sideout and serving could make up for any other potential loss. We've discussed Tri and Phil as a team, other than Taylor, best American combo we could field for Tokyo.
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Post by donnyb on May 23, 2019 15:45:16 GMT -5
Good question. If Taylor isn't a choice, I'd like to see Phil and Tri. I feel the sideout and serving could make up for any other potential loss. We've discussed Tri and Phil as a team, other than Taylor, best American combo we could field for Tokyo. Phil Tri split block?? 🤷♂️😂
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Post by 405LAX on May 23, 2019 15:51:01 GMT -5
We've discussed Tri and Phil as a team, other than Taylor, best American combo we could field for Tokyo. Phil Tri split block?? 🤷♂️😂 As much as I love Tri's blocking ability, not with Phil as his partner.
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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 16:10:32 GMT -5
Until Jake and Taylor medal internationally, I refuse to say that! Still wondering what happened to Jake and Taylor this week. On TNL, posted yesterday but recorded Sunday night, Rich said they had a flight scheduled for Monday to China. Maybe they missed their flight? I wonder too. Last I checked, last minute withdraws are pricey.
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Post by 405LAX on May 23, 2019 16:15:30 GMT -5
Still wondering what happened to Jake and Taylor this week. On TNL, posted yesterday but recorded Sunday night, Rich said they had a flight scheduled for Monday to China. Maybe they missed their flight? I wonder too. Last I checked, last minute withdraws are pricey. Wonder if Jake isn't a little bit beat up? He's in fantastic shape but all those matches in high humidity had to sap him pretty good, could see him wanting to rest.
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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 16:23:34 GMT -5
I wonder too. Last I checked, last minute withdraws are pricey. Wonder if Jake isn't a little bit beat up? He's in fantastic shape but all those matches in high humidity had to sap him pretty good, could see him wanting to rest. Since they’re not taking next week off, their continuous travel begins next week. Ostrava, NY, Warsaw, Seattle, World Champs, Gstaad, and then I forgot the rest.
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Post by 405LAX on May 23, 2019 16:30:31 GMT -5
Wonder if Jake isn't a little bit beat up? He's in fantastic shape but all those matches in high humidity had to sap him pretty good, could see him wanting to rest. Since they’re not taking next week off, their continuous travel begins next week. Ostrava, NY, Warsaw, Seattle, World Champs, Gstaad, and then I gotta the rest. All of those places won't feature such high humidity, still taxing but not as much so.
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Post by ajm on May 23, 2019 16:36:58 GMT -5
I wonder too. Last I checked, last minute withdraws are pricey. Wonder if Jake isn't a little bit beat up? He's in fantastic shape but all those matches in high humidity had to sap him pretty good, could see him wanting to rest. I agree that if anyone called it off it was probably Jake. Rich also mentioned how Jake hates to be away from his young kids for so long. Kind of sucks for Taylor though. He’s probably ready to go play again and every event they miss makes it a tougher road to qualify.
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Post by 405LAX on May 23, 2019 16:45:55 GMT -5
Wonder if Jake isn't a little bit beat up? He's in fantastic shape but all those matches in high humidity had to sap him pretty good, could see him wanting to rest. I agree that if anyone called it off it was probably Jake. Rich also mentioned how Jake hates to be away from his young kids for so long. Kind of sucks for Taylor though. He’s probably ready to go play again and every event they miss makes it a tougher road to qualify. Taylor should've known all this when he stayed with Jake versus really going after Phil or try to steal Tri.
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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 19:44:16 GMT -5
I agree that if anyone called it off it was probably Jake. Rich also mentioned how Jake hates to be away from his young kids for so long. Kind of sucks for Taylor though. He’s probably ready to go play again and every event they miss makes it a tougher road to qualify. Taylor should've known all this when he stayed with Jake versus really going after Phil or try to steal Tri. Phil is also a family man so either way 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 20:23:12 GMT -5
Did not look like Dalcena were lacking focus in the second match yesterday. Russia was just a notch better. Painful to see them up 17-15 and lose the first set though. http://instagram.com/p/Bxz46Syh4hZ
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Post by tamz on May 23, 2019 20:45:35 GMT -5
If Hyden/Doherty wins against China, there’s a 3/8 chance they will face an American team later in Round 1.
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