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Post by roy on Dec 30, 2004 3:38:55 GMT -5
Just got home from the game. Nice crowd. I am going to rewatch the match over the New Years to get a better idea of what was going on. Some thoughts on the match.
Hawaii has better chemistry this year. I don't know if it is the lack of Thomas or if some of the problems from last year have been ironed out. But the attitude on the court is better than last year.
Azenha did very well, but the team lacked balance. At some point, everyone knew where the ball was going. Credit Azenha for getting kills against a double and triple block. But the others will need to step it up.
Beckwith did alright. Distribution could have been better but all in all, he did a pretty good job. The passing was on and off, but that is expected in the preseason.
The passing and defense are really hard to judge. Credit Alberta for having just great hitters and servers. Hawaii had problems digging and blocking all night long. But against Alberta who have been playing together for the past 3 months against a team who is playing in their first real match isn't a very fair comparison.
The outsides are a bit suspect. Carere and Delgado didn't do a good job hitting against this huge Canadian team. But they did a decent job passing and playing back row. All in all, some great potential for Hawaii.
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Post by me on Dec 30, 2004 6:43:31 GMT -5
I thought Tuli Azenha did well too for UH tonight. I could also see them needing Delano Thomas back in the line up. Tuli Azenha needed help tonight. Too bad that Lauri Hakala guy went down. He's good. Keeping Alfred Reft in as Libero would also help too.
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Post by warriordudette88 on Dec 30, 2004 20:38:27 GMT -5
the passing seemed to settle down a little when alfred came into the match. it is too bad lauri went down early. he had a great solo block and his passing is good too. it's also good to hear that matt bender could be playing next week in the outrigger. he brings a lot of spunk to the team. hopefully things go a little better tomorrow. too bad I can't make it--my family is going to be preparing for New Year's.
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neeva
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Post by neeva on Dec 30, 2004 21:01:48 GMT -5
I think the warriors offense needs to get more balanced, and Jose has to become more consistent or else go back to the bench
I wouldn't mind seeing Pedro and Bender in the lineup at the same time, that's alot of firepower there but unfortunatly both are horrid passers. Hopefully matt has worked on his passing and defense
I've heard Delano is looking unstopable back in the middle where he belongs and his jumpserve is a huge weapon, I think what hurt the chemistry last year was delano playing out of position, he looked uncomfortable all year.
From what I've seen so far I would really be
surprised if hawaii does not make the final four.
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Post by Nutter on Dec 31, 2004 14:16:23 GMT -5
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Post by roy on Dec 31, 2004 15:02:46 GMT -5
A couple more thoughts on the match. Cundy of Alberta is just fun to watch. I wanted to mention him in my first post, but I couldn't remember his name or number and I didn't know if he was on the right or left. He roamed around a lot but was almost unstoppable the whole night.
Azenha is a good player but he is almost all offense. His hitting and servering were great and his blocking is decent. But he really needs to work on his defense. He let a lot of diggable balls go.
Beckwith needs to set La Barre and Schkud a little better. Sometimes the ball was too high for Schkud and too low for La Barre. Big difference in setting a person who is 6'3 and one who is 6'8. I like both of these middles. Thomas is definately needed in the mix, but both Schkud and La Barre are trying really hard to keep their starting position when Thomas returns. They are both working really hard on the court to contribute.
Hakala reminds me of Costas in his freshman year. There were sparks of excitement but he is very business-like. Hakala is very good and looks to be the most solid all around player on the court. His passing was pretty good and he hits well. He has a good serve and plays defense pretty well.
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neeva
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Post by neeva on Dec 31, 2004 21:18:59 GMT -5
Hawaii Loses rematch in three, everyone played sloppy, maybe the early start time effected them im not sure, Pedro was on fire however.Jose struggled big time again , he better step it up next week.
I to am impressed with Hakala , he's a babe and I cant wait to see him next week hopefully his ankle will be ok,
I noticed when I watched the replay on k5 on wednesday when they were announcing the starting lineups Jake looked pretty shocked when they announced he was 6' 3 , he had a look on his face like huh what ;D. He looks 6' 5 to me
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Post by roy on Dec 31, 2004 23:01:10 GMT -5
Hawaii Loses rematch in three, everyone played sloppy, maybe the early start time effected them im not sure, Pedro was on fire however.Jose struggled big time again , he better step it up next week. I to am impressed with Hakala , he's a babe and I cant wait to see him next week hopefully his ankle will be ok, I noticed when I watched the replay on k5 on wednesday when they were announcing the starting lineups Jake looked pretty shocked when they announced he was 6' 3 , he had a look on his face like huh what ;D. He looks 6' 5 to me Stats are up for the match. I didn't get to go to the game, but it didn't look pretty. 3 aces to 18 service errors. Delgado hit for zero and Carere hit negative. Hawaii was outblocked 2 to 12.5. |
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Post by northshore on Dec 31, 2004 23:29:14 GMT -5
Stats didn't look so good. Much better looking on Wednesday.
And you're right, Jake is taller than 6'3".
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