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Post by OverAndUnder on Mar 29, 2007 7:51:24 GMT -5
But I do stand corrected. Wow. Making that open admission completely eliminates the possibility that you and BiK are the same person.
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Post by pineapple on Mar 29, 2007 13:58:29 GMT -5
Nah, I'm badder looking.
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Post by bunnywailer on Mar 29, 2007 15:02:52 GMT -5
You have daikon legs too.
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Post by OverAndUnder on Mar 29, 2007 15:35:47 GMT -5
Is that bad as in bad, or bad as in good? Ever since the teeny-boppers took over mainstream pop culture in the early 80s I've been largely unable to understand the english language.
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Post by lilred on Mar 29, 2007 19:01:29 GMT -5
Yup, given the training she received at the OTC in the run-up to 2004 Olympics, including a stint in Japan, she should have dominated collegiate vball. Last season, she played well in the second half of the season, and maybe she'll have a record breaking season this fall. Stalls has disappointed me a little. I do hope she has a great season in 2007, however do to her training at OTC, I expect so much more from her. Her game is still very comprable to other college players. While I would say she is probably one of the top 3 middles in the country, with the extra training she had, I have to hold her to a higher standard. I honestly think Elmer was more dominant than Stalls. But Stalls has another year to prove me wrong. I agree with 99.9% of the things you say Roy, as most commentary is rational and unbiased. The same is true here, however I would add a few observations. Athletically Elmer is/was a better middle than Stalls. No doubt about that. What made Elmer so good was that she was lightenting quick to close the block. How much better she would have been as an attacker had she gotten the sets Holloway was dishing out to Stalls. Stalls was finally 100% last year or close to. I think she has some pretty bad knees and it is well documented back in Nebraska. I think Stalls is a better attacker as far as seeing the court. It almost appeared towards the end she was literally surverying the opp. side in mid-attack and attacked accordingly. What we need from Stalls is a 2nd team All-American year. Doesn't have to be a Meriweather, just enough to keep the defense honest. Her most important contribution will be her maturity level and leadership skills in keeping this team together.
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Post by pineapple on Mar 30, 2007 23:28:29 GMT -5
Is that bad as in bad, or bad as in good? Ever since the teeny-boppers took over mainstream pop culture in the early 80s I've been largely unable to understand the english language. I really can't say one way or the other, never having seen him. But you tell me by our posts- who is badder? So am I BiK? Of course not. I am Pineapple Notellingu
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Mar 31, 2007 23:31:37 GMT -5
But I do stand corrected. Wow. Making that open admission completely eliminates the possibility that you and BiK are the same person. Anyone that knows me knows that I wouldn't choose a stupid moniker like "pineapple" as a second alter ego.
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Post by pineapple on Apr 1, 2007 5:28:47 GMT -5
At least I wear slippers.
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Post by VolleyTX on Apr 4, 2007 8:47:25 GMT -5
From Danielle Scott's web blog....
I wonder if Jenny has ever considered moving Scott to Opposite. I have had the opportunity to see her play that position with her Italian team a year or two ago. She can be an absolute beast. If she had more experience in the position, she would only get better.
She is a MUCH better blocker than Metcalf. Her defense is probably just as good. She has more hitting options than Metcalf. Scott can hit the slide (the the Chinese Opposite does quite frequently). Scott hits what I would call a one footed slide from the back row which is so much fun to watch... and so very effective.
You can tell from her post above that she would love to be able to play all the way around.... so the desire is there. Give time in that position, I'm very curious to see just how good an Opposite Scott can be.
Any thoughts?
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Post by Phaedrus on Apr 4, 2007 10:32:55 GMT -5
As much as I love Danielle Scott as a player and a leader, does anyone else find it disconcerting that she is STILL one of our go to players on the National team? She is 35 and has been on the team since 1994. Obviously she is a stud and obviously they wouldn't play her if she did not beat out the other middles, but why hasn't anyone beaten her out yet? Where are the dominant middles in USA volleyball?
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Post by brybry2 on Apr 4, 2007 12:24:52 GMT -5
As much as I love Danielle Scott as a player and a leader, does anyone else find it disconcerting that she is STILL one of our go to players on the National team? She is 35 and has been on the team since 1994. Obviously she is a stud and obviously they wouldn't play her if she did not beat out the other middles, but why hasn't anyone beaten her out yet? Where are the dominant middles in USA volleyball? She is still one of the best out there in the world. Some people have bodies that hold up for a remarkably long time. But I agree that the US should not rely on Scott to start in the next Olympics. How is Scott on digging? Better than Metcalf? I think the US should tinker w/ Scott at OPP in a Plan B scenario when Metcalf is off her game. This would improve the rightside blocking and make room for another competent MB which the US actually does possess. And if Scott has slowed down perhaps blocking rightside would be an easier assignment.
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Post by bunnywailer on Apr 4, 2007 12:39:01 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, right. And who's supposed to play middle for Team USA when you slap Scott over on the rightside?
Wolfgang?
What a bunch of super-volley-geniuses.
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Post by USAFAN on Apr 4, 2007 12:55:39 GMT -5
Heather Bown has blossomed into quite a dominant middle and is enjoying a successful performing season in Europe, there haven't been too many MB's recently who are great hitters and blockers. Usually they are more dominant at one than the other. Foluke needs to pack on some meat and I think she could be a Kim Oden type player.
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Post by bunnywailer on Apr 4, 2007 14:16:34 GMT -5
Heather Bown has blossomed into quite a dominant middle and is enjoying a successful performing season in Europe, there haven't been too many MB's recently who are great hitters and blockers. Usually they are more dominant at one than the other. Foluke needs to pack on some meat and I think she could be a Kim Oden type player. Huh? Kim Oden was the LEAST physical, and the most finesse, of the volleyball Odens. "Packing on meat" and Kim Oden do not go together in the same sentence. Last time I checked, Team USA doesn't have any decent middles outside Bown and Scott.
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Post by Phaedrus on Apr 4, 2007 15:28:30 GMT -5
Heather Bown has blossomed into quite a dominant middle and is enjoying a successful performing season in Europe, there haven't been too many MB's recently who are great hitters and blockers. Usually they are more dominant at one than the other. Foluke needs to pack on some meat and I think she could be a Kim Oden type player. Huh? Kim Oden was the LEAST physical, and the most finesse, of the volleyball Odens. "Packing on meat" and Kim Oden do not go together in the same sentence. Last time I checked, Team USA doesn't have any decent middles outside Bown and Scott. That was my original point. Have you ever noticed that we tend to go in a circle here? Ay!!! Dios mios!!!
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