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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 1, 2011 12:08:28 GMT -5
I'm watching a replay of the Fenerfahce match...what's up with Logan Tom not playing/starting? I'm only in the first set and saw someone mentioned above she did have a few points but I'm shocked that she isn't starting. Are they just giving her some rest or is she not their best option? Tom is 100% a better option than Seda. Tom just joined the team, and is probably getting adjusted. I predict by the CL Final 4, we'll see Tom and Kim outside with Sokolova playing oppo. Wouldn't be surprised to see them pull the libero and have those three pass. |
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Post by MarsH on Dec 1, 2011 13:19:18 GMT -5
I predict by the CL Final 4, we'll see Tom and Kim outside with Sokolova playing oppo. Wouldn't be surprised to see them pull the libero and have those three pass. In this match alone, Fenerbahce was experimenting with different options at reception: - Kim and Sokolova as receiving-outside hitters along with libero - Tom as a receiving-opposite receives for Kim anytime they're together front row or backrow - Libero for libero substutition -- One libero for passing (Merve), one libero for defense (Nihan) - At one point in the match, Fenerbahce found themselves with 4 players in receiving formation. Tom promptly moved out of the formation with a cheeky smile towards the coaches. I guess, why not try using Kim-Sokolova-Tom as receivers, too  |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Dec 1, 2011 13:28:49 GMT -5
I guess, why not try using Kim-Sokolova-Tom as receivers, too You mean, why not have your 3 best passers pass? |
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Post by texaggie on Dec 1, 2011 14:54:06 GMT -5
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Post by VolleyTX on Dec 1, 2011 15:01:51 GMT -5
Orantolani can do no wrong today!
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Post by VolleyTX on Dec 1, 2011 15:11:53 GMT -5
Has the US ever had so many young women playing in the Champions league?
Tom
Bown
Hodge
Glass
K Glass
Klineman
Spicer
Berg
Tamas
Larson
Who am I missing?
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Post by nativevolley on Dec 1, 2011 15:36:16 GMT -5
Has the US ever had so many young women playing in the Champions league? Tom Bown Hodge Glass K Glass Klineman Spicer Berg Tamas Larson Who am I missing? Akinradewo. How could you? ha ha |
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Post by vball20 on Dec 1, 2011 15:38:35 GMT -5
Akinradewo's team will play in CEV cup, not in the champions league.
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Post by nativevolley on Dec 1, 2011 15:46:01 GMT -5
Oops read that wrong... you are correct.
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Post by texaggie on Dec 1, 2011 15:48:51 GMT -5
Klineman's offense has looked very good but I have seen her shank more than a few balls on serve receive. I wonder where she stands in terms of the National Team. Obviously she isn't taking Tom or Larson's spots for 2012, but does she have a chance at being a starter in 2016? I always thought her shoulder wouldn't hold up, and that still remains to be seen, but it looks like she actually has more power now than she ever did at Stanford.
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Post by cardinalfan30 on Dec 1, 2011 16:08:49 GMT -5
Klineman's offense has looked very good but I have seen her shank more than a few balls on serve receive. I wonder where she stands in terms of the National Team. Obviously she isn't taking Tom or Larson's spots for 2012, but does she have a chance at being a starter in 2016? I always thought her shoulder wouldn't hold up, and that still remains to be seen, but it looks like she actually has more power now than she ever did at Stanford. Larson, Hodge, and Barboza will still be in their physical primes by the time 2016 rolls around as long as they stay motivated, so they'll still be the frontrunners I'd imagine. Klineman would definitely have a shot, she'd probably battling this year's senior class like Alex Jupiter and Tarah Murrey in that next tier. |
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Post by vball20 on Dec 1, 2011 16:13:03 GMT -5
by the time 2016, Larson will be 30 and Barboza will be 29. I will not say they are in the physical primes. Klineman definitely has the chance to be a starter if she improved her ball control skills.
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Post by cardinalfan30 on Dec 1, 2011 16:16:22 GMT -5
by the time 2016, Larson will be 30 and Barboza will be 29. I will not say they are in the physical primes. Klineman definitely has the chance to be a starter. You mean about the same age as Logan Tom and Lyndsey Berg now, or younger than Heather Bown, Stacy Sykora, Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Nancy Metcalf, and Danielle Scott-Aruda? Half our team including starters are about that age or older. These are elite athletes. If they keep training, stay injury-free, they'll be more than physically capable to perform and win at that level. |
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Post by calbeach on Dec 1, 2011 20:31:40 GMT -5
Is it typical for european leagues to use a different ball than the CEV ball (which is lighter)?
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Post by MarsH on Dec 1, 2011 21:01:20 GMT -5
Has the US ever had so many young women playing in the Champions league? Tom Bown Hodge Glass K Glass Klineman Spicer Berg Tamas Larson Who am I missing? Makare Wilson Or were you talking about national team members only? |
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