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WWBD?
Aug 25, 2004 23:38:59 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 25, 2004 23:38:59 GMT -5
Along the lines of the "What Would Jesus Do?" craze that sprouted up a couple years ago, I present this:
WHAT WOULD BEAL DO?
Ok, you're coming off the biggest win Team USA has had in 3 Olympics. You did it by replacing your longtime starting setter with the backup. Team is peaking and feeling really good about how they ended that match.
The WWBD? question on everyone's mind is:
Who do you start at setter against Brazil?
Post your opinion here.
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WWBD?
Aug 26, 2004 0:11:25 GMT -5
Post by Go Iowa on Aug 26, 2004 0:11:25 GMT -5
Suxho without question. Then again, I thought he should have started all of the matches.
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Aug 26, 2004 0:23:20 GMT -5
Post by midwestfan on Aug 26, 2004 0:23:20 GMT -5
I'd try it the way it left off. You either win a miraculous match or you take a step in preparing for the next generation of USA volleyball. Seems to me that you don't lose either way.
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Aug 26, 2004 4:38:44 GMT -5
Post by sistahsledge on Aug 26, 2004 4:38:44 GMT -5
"I believe that children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way"--W. Houston
Make the young guy set and let's see what he's made of. He could be da man in 2008 so what better time than now to give him the big-time, big-game experience of a lifetime. Suxho has no fear about taking over this team. On the sidelines, you can see that he's just dying to get in the match and when he subs in, there's no sense of apprehension. Ball has had dozens of chances to lead USA in a huge match over the last ten years and we all know the results. I think the Greece match was a symbolic passing of the setting duties from Ball to Suxho. At least Ball was given a curtain call with his serving at the end of game five. He needs to just let it go and leave on a high note.
That's what Beal would do...and I'm sure Jesus agrees.
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WWBD?
Aug 26, 2004 14:18:32 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 26, 2004 14:18:32 GMT -5
"I believe that children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way"--W. Houston Make the young guy set and let's see what he's made of. He could be da man in 2008 so what better time than now to give him the big-time, big-game experience of a lifetime. Suxho has no fear about taking over this team. On the sidelines, you can see that he's just dying to get in the match and when he subs in, there's no sense of apprehension. Ball has had dozens of chances to lead USA in a huge match over the last ten years and we all know the results. I think the Greece match was a symbolic passing of the setting duties from Ball to Suxho. At least Ball was given a curtain call with his serving at the end of game five. He needs to just let it go and leave on a high note. That's what Beal would do...and I'm sure Jesus agrees. Hehe. Gotta make a small correction there. Whitney sampled that song from George Benson. As for the WWBD question, there's no doubt that Suxho is outplaying Ball right now. However, knowing Beal, I will guess that he will start Ball again, wait to see if it will work out or tank, and then bring Suxho in if it tanks again. His reasoning will be something along the lines of "Suxho had a hot match against Greece, but we really wanted Ball's experience/leadership to start off the match against Brazil...yadda yadda yadda..." It is somewhat of a sound strategy. Suxho off the bench to save the day puts no mental pressure on him at all, whereas assuming the starting role might. As an aside, I bet this very question is causing fits for the Brazilian coaching staff and their scouting reports/preparation for USA. Not that it matters - their game plan could be as simple as "just go out and whip the snot out of the Americans, they can't hang w/us no matter who is setting". Hehe.
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Aug 26, 2004 14:39:23 GMT -5
Post by uhvb on Aug 26, 2004 14:39:23 GMT -5
I have to agree with SOBB. Ball starts but on a short leash. Brazil is not Greece. If things get out of control it could get ugly quick. After watching the 27 or so sporadic minutes of the US/Greece match I have to say I was impressed by Ball coming in. It goes back to the old coaches saying," you don't have to like your role, but you have to accept it." As for Ball's quote in the post match interview, yeah, sure, "Hey coach, I know you're busy trying to pull this match out, but if it helps, I don't want to go back in to set, but I'll serve though." Happens all the time.
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Aug 26, 2004 14:41:44 GMT -5
Post by Eater on Aug 26, 2004 14:41:44 GMT -5
Ball shouldn't even be on this team. Ridiculous.
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Aug 26, 2004 14:45:53 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 26, 2004 14:45:53 GMT -5
As an aside, I do like the blocking matchup of Suxho blocking RF (or switching to LF - which he did several times against Greece) against Brazil's leftside hitters or rightside attack. It's still a mismatch, but less of a mismatch than it would be will Ball blocking.
Suxho is actually a pretty good blocker when he doesn't do his big fishie routine into the net. LOL.
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Aug 26, 2004 15:12:55 GMT -5
Post by uhvb on Aug 26, 2004 15:12:55 GMT -5
Suxho is a good blocker because he is physically strong. The setting position should be decided based on who sides out the best. Technically, Suxho is not the best setter but technical goes out the window when someone is a tough competitor. Think about it, how many times, have we seen big European outsides and opps that were goofey footed. Goofey footers drive me nuts but if they are getting the job done, screw it, they start over the right left right left (right hander) anyday.
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Aug 26, 2004 15:27:44 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 26, 2004 15:27:44 GMT -5
Suxho is a good blocker because he is physically strong. The setting position should be decided based on who sides out the best. Technically, Suxho is not the best setter but technical goes out the window when someone is a tough competitor. Think about it, how many times, have we seen big European outsides and opps that were goofey footed. Goofey footers drive me nuts but if they are getting the job done, screw it, they start over the right left right left (right hander) anyday. Not only OHs and OPPs. Henk-Jan Held, MB for the Netherlands gold medal team in '96 was goofy-footed. Still a tremendously gifted quick hitter, although for the life of me I have no idea how he managed to stay open to the setter on his goofy-footed approach, he must have had a rubber spine.
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Aug 26, 2004 15:29:28 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 26, 2004 15:29:28 GMT -5
Suxho is a good blocker because he is physically strong. The setting position should be decided based on who sides out the best. Technically, Suxho is not the best setter but technical goes out the window when someone is a tough competitor. Think about it, how many times, have we seen big European outsides and opps that were goofey footed. Goofey footers drive me nuts but if they are getting the job done, screw it, they start over the right left right left (right hander) anyday. I'm sure Beal would tell anyone who asked the question that the team sideouts better with Ball at the helm than with Suxho. Much like how Sturm would say the '96 squad did better w/Ball than with Stork as the starting setter. Both instances a total crock, BTW.
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Aug 26, 2004 20:25:38 GMT -5
Post by IdahoBoy on Aug 26, 2004 20:25:38 GMT -5
Blaspheme.
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Aug 26, 2004 20:36:36 GMT -5
Post by vballguy2001 on Aug 26, 2004 20:36:36 GMT -5
Suxho is a good blocker because he is physically strong. The setting position should be decided based on who sides out the best. Technically, Suxho is not the best setter but technical goes out the window when someone is a tough competitor. Think about it, how many times, have we seen big European outsides and opps that were goofey footed. Goofey footers drive me nuts but if they are getting the job done, screw it, they start over the right left right left (right hander) anyday. What is so technically wrong with his setting? He has some of the sweetest hands I have seen, and he puts up such a hittable ball.
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Aug 26, 2004 22:23:36 GMT -5
Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Aug 26, 2004 22:23:36 GMT -5
What is so technically wrong with his setting? He has some of the sweetest hands I have seen, and he puts up such a hittable ball. Couple of things I have noticed. When he is late coming off the net to chase down a pass, he sets over his right shoulder. Big no-no. He should turn square and set. He also leans when he backsets. Not nearly as bad as his early USC days, but still noticeable. He also drops his hands when setting backwards, and especially when he has to set the ball a long distance (i.e. high ball off a really bad pass). But, like was said earlier, technical goes out the window if the offense is running well with Suxho at the controls.
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Aug 26, 2004 23:21:26 GMT -5
Post by sistahsledge on Aug 26, 2004 23:21:26 GMT -5
Couple of things I have noticed. When he is late coming off the net to chase down a pass, he sets over his right shoulder. Big no-no. He should turn square and set. He also leans when he backsets. Not nearly as bad as his early USC days, but still noticeable. He also drops his hands when setting backwards, and especially when he has to set the ball a long distance (i.e. high ball off a really bad pass). All these form breaks are sure to deduct at least .2 points from Donalds start value (which should be 9.9, no matter what the South Koreans say).
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