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Post by lalalaluuuke on Mar 19, 2004 0:37:48 GMT -5
BYU 30 30 28 30 UH 25 25 30 27
BYU wins on a UH service error. UH reserves with a valiant effort and showed that they are worthy of getting a lot more PT.
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Post by roy on Mar 19, 2004 0:53:02 GMT -5
BYU wins game 1 30-25. Hawaii looks really good considering they are without 4 starters. The reserves are playing BYU really tough. Hillman went on a 4 point run in the middle of the game, and BYU was able to sustain it.
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Post by EP on Mar 19, 2004 1:32:55 GMT -5
I actually thought BYU would eat up Hawaiis second string. Hawaii reserves making the match fun.
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Post by roy on Mar 19, 2004 2:11:05 GMT -5
Hawaii takes game 3 from BYU 30-28. This is getting to be a really good match.
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Post by 808empath on Mar 19, 2004 2:15:00 GMT -5
Yeah Arri, and Matt are putting some heat on their kills!! Go Warriors...
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Post by EP on Mar 19, 2004 2:51:54 GMT -5
BYU 30 30 28 30 UH 25 25 30 27 BYU wins on a UH service error. UH reserves with a valiant effort and showed that they are worthy of getting a lot more PT. This turned out to be a great match. I thought the reserves did a hell of a job.
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Post by cougarize on Mar 19, 2004 2:59:37 GMT -5
Not a bad win for the Cougars. Weren't the sharpest tonight, but got the job done. I expected a scrappy hawaii bunch and BYU got alot of fight. I just hope they don't enjoy their night too much tonight so they can come out with two wins.
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Post by warriordudette88 on Mar 19, 2004 3:01:24 GMT -5
energy level was off the charts tonight. even though they didn't make all the plays, it was the most exciting game that i watched this season. it just looked like they were enjoying it. all of the games were won or lost by 5 points...who would have thought that would happen? i can't wait till saturday...it should be another exciting match. i want to see them play together again.
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Post by cougarize on Mar 19, 2004 3:04:15 GMT -5
The thing with BYU this season is, while the team has been piling up wins, there really haven't been too many blowouts. I guess it's a moral win for Hawaii to have every game within five points with a shorthanded lineup, but I wouldn't get too giddy about it. It's not like they would win even with a full complement. The reserves brought alot of energy.
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Post by roy on Mar 19, 2004 3:06:03 GMT -5
Fun, fun match. It was really good to watch.
My overall opinion of BYU is that I was generally unimpressed. I know that they can play better than that. To be the #1 team and on a 16 match win streak means you really have to be impressive. They looked really flat, like they were a bit jetlagged or didn't like playing in front of a big crowd that was against them. Several times, they let a freeball drop when two or three players were looking at it. Fine in the early season, but not something that should happen after 2 months of playing with each other. But they did enough to win, which is the only thing that really counts. Pessoa was good, but not POY quality. Moreno is definately a POY candidate. Going back to that whole thread on his hands, he doesn't have soft hands, but he has a very crafty mind. He knows where to put the ball how to get his hitters one on one situations.
And I still sort of feel sorry for BYU. They were expecting a big Hawaii team that puts up a big block but not much in the back row and in charisma. Instead, they got a fired up short team which scrapped all night long and no way to scout any of the hitters. That can be difficult for a team to adjust to .
The Hawaii second string has the chemistry that the first team lacks and the will to win. They got a hand on a lot of balls from the back row, and even outblocked BYU. They just don't have the firepower that the first team has in hitting. I hope Wilton realizes he has 6 competent outside hitters and will use the reserves more often.
Hawaii's passing was a bit erratic, but all in all, pretty good considering they didn't let BYU ace them a lot. Of course, Hawaii had 3 or even 4 back row players were on the court at a time.
Hawaii better work Tuyay back in the line up. He looks fully recovered and did a lot of nice things tonight. He got the middles involved late in the match and really ran a nice offense. I think his leadership is needed on the court.
Hawaii's serve was good, in the fact that it tried to accomplish what they needed to do to win. They made a bunch of service errors but they needed to do that. They can't stop Moreno and the Cougars if they don't take risks. Could have been better, but it was good for what it was.
Should be fun to see tomorrow, as BYU has some tape to look at and figure out Hawaii's team and Hawaii has some confidence going in, as the second team played BYU really close.
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Post by 808empath on Mar 19, 2004 4:39:00 GMT -5
Yeah like a friend of mies stated the other day this was supposedly suppose to be an easy win for BYU... I told him I don't think so, this group played with a lot of heart and a lot of emotion, I give them credit with keeping up with BYU... But all in all, I think that Matt and Arri and the rest of the crew did pretty good, better than expected, I can't wait till Saturday should be another interesting match... ;D
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Post by IdahoBoy on Mar 19, 2004 4:49:28 GMT -5
I actually think it was a horrible win for BYU. They did not play like the #1 team in the nation. They relied far too much on not-so-great ref calls and complained about the ones that didn't go there way. I have to admit, I usually have been pretty unbiased when it comes to BYU, but every time I see them in action I am more and more annoyed with them and they drop in my books. Quit complaining and figure out a way to beat the second stringers already!!
Hawaii had heart and were amazing to watch. I, honestly, would rather see the team on the floor tonight play, like they did, with so much energy, than the regular team.
As I left, the only thing I heard people talking about was how great it was to watch that match and that UH team with such emotion. I have to agree and am looking forward to Saturday's match for more than just one reason now.
I don't really have much else to add right now, I'm pretty tired, but in summary. Way to play your hearts out UH. Pull together a few less service errors and a few less overpasses and a victory over BYU is in the bank on Saturday.
Go Warriors!!
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Post by IdahoBoy on Mar 19, 2004 5:06:52 GMT -5
Roy, In response to most of your comments, I think you're very fair in your assessment of the match. BYU did not look impressive, but you cited some reasons I didn't take into account. Regardless, they did a lot of things that they really shouldn't. I don't see them staying #1 this season. UCLA, for one, Hawaii another, has been much more impressive to me this season. I don't think that UH's service errors were warranted. THey weren't serving tough enough to merit the errors in my opinion. How many aces did they get this match? I don't think many! Get the ball in play and make a great dig or block! When they had the emotion of the crowd they did this consistently! In my opinion, Tuyay is the key to the season. Hawaii doesn't finish strong with him on the bench. They will have excellent setting for the next three years with Beckwith, but use Kimo or your season will be short! Hawaii's passing was very erratic, but after the players adjust to each other seemed to improve. A few players showed why they didn't start, in my opinion, in this field. They did better towards the end of the match, and I think that will carry over to Saturday. Again, great emotion and heart on the floor as soon as they found a little chemistry. Tomorrow's match is actually na wahine, but yes, that will be fun to see too! Three days of volleyball in paradise... yes, Hawaii really is paradise! Oh, last note. Stanheiser needs to continue where he finished the match on Saturday, they needed his presence in the first two games and he did not show it. Chalk it up to the lineup changeup or whatever, but his team needs him Saturday and I think they'll "steal" a win.... if Tuyay still plays. However, my Player of the Game: Matt Bender. Matt, I'll give you an IB handshake at Outrigger next week as your reward.
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Post by midwestfan on Mar 19, 2004 9:30:25 GMT -5
Good job by Hawaii in a tough situation.
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Post by Bookumdanoaloha on Mar 19, 2004 11:07:18 GMT -5
I enjoyed watching the match on K5 and listening to Scott Robbs radio broadcast at the same time. The only way to watch a Hawaii game on my PC. Crush the Coconuts, Bruddah.
It's a nice change to watch the Hawaii play with alot of emotion.
Moreno is the best setter in the country. But he's a "whiner" - Azenha is the same way. After every Hawaii point he's got to whine about something. Even Scotty Robbs mentioned that Moreno's whining was getting old. He also does "chicken %! stuff" like reaching for his "crying towel" which hangs on the net after every Hawaii point. I'd like to see Kimo toss that towel off the court. I can see why Long Beach State got into it with the Cougars. Kimo and Bender were trash talking to Moreno the whole match. I like that in the Hawaiian players, compared to the docile line up prior to the suspensions. You can see how Hawaii plays so much better with Kimo and Ari in the line up. They showed it in the Northridge, USC and now the BYU matche. It was great watching players who want to win, and not worry about their stats and whether Wilton is going to pull you off the court - are you listening Pedro. With all the trashing talk, Kimo and John Alleman (Class Kid) were having freindly conversation and joking with each other. These two senior captains have been playing against each other for four years, and have that mutual respect for each other. I wouldn't mess with John, he used to box Golden Gloves. I think I'll add him to my Tough Guy list.
Hey Coach Wilton.
If and when you reinstate your players, you need to insert Ari for Jose Jose and Kimo for Brian. The team plays so much better. Jose is not doing the job at passing, and Ari has shown he can "tool" the defense. Kimo's leadership and experience is too important, and Brian can and has learned from the Senior's play. Remember it's a whole new season in playoffs.
I hope I didn't come off bashing the Brazilian players - Yes I Did. I'll probably hear from that Brazilian poster who can't spell. Bookumdanoaloha
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