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Post by klazk on Jan 13, 2014 21:14:40 GMT -5
Whitney Pavlik posted on FB that her are Fopma are playing together. One event or long term thing? Anyone know? GLRA?
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Post by downtheline on Jan 14, 2014 0:15:42 GMT -5
She is no longer partnered with Brooke and played two years with Whitney before. One step at a time.
The shuffle is on as players seek a magic moment to carry them toward a shot at team #2.
Pavlik has shown solid defense skills behind a big block, especially with Kroop. Good luck to them.
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Post by klazk on Jan 14, 2014 9:23:44 GMT -5
She is no longer partnered with Brooke and played two years with Whitney before. One step at a time. She has played with Fopma in 1 FIVB and 2 AVP events in 2010. I'm not sure that counts that as 2 years. |
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Post by guest2 on Jan 14, 2014 11:36:29 GMT -5
Disappointing pick for Jen. I guess if Emily/Summer stay together Whitney is as good a pick as anyone for the next tournament, but Whitney just isn't going to get any better whereas a lot of other players are. I don't see Fopma/Pavlik as serious contenders for more than maybe 1 win a year (assuming Kerri/April play all the tournaments)
Jen should watch how Day/Ross took Whitney apart and then think again about her options
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Post by crawdaddy on Jan 14, 2014 21:05:04 GMT -5
Totally agree with guest2. As I said on the other thread, Carico would have been the more interesting choice since she's got a ways to go before hitting her ceiling.
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Post by klazk on Jan 15, 2014 7:02:31 GMT -5
I'm curious why people seem to think Pavlik can't get better? She just turned 30. Fopma, who there seems to be a lot of praise on this board for lately, is 32 and a couple years ago was not even close to the player she is today.
Plenty of players have gotten better in their early 30s. So why do people think Pavlik has topped out?
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Post by tree on Jan 15, 2014 11:08:38 GMT -5
I like Pav. Look forward to this pairing.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Jan 15, 2014 11:14:33 GMT -5
I hope Brooke doesn't turn into the "Nick" on the woman's side.
Anyone have updates on her options??
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Post by volleyballjim on Jan 15, 2014 13:24:34 GMT -5
Pavlik is an interesting dimension, sometimes she looks "lights out" and other times looks overmatched. I agree she is still young and learning. She can kill it too, so can't wait till '14 spring when we get to watch REGULAR broadcasts (READ: "Hope") so we get a better feel for the overall play of these pros instead of "one final"...hope springs eternal...
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Jan 15, 2014 15:08:51 GMT -5
I think Pavlik is the best of the group when we're talking about experienced defenders, mostly because her offense is much better than either Brooke's. I wouldn't be surprised to see some combination of Branagh (who is back on the beach) and/or Kessy (back for one more season) paired with either Niles or Sweat. Carico probably has more upside than any of the above names, but seems locked in with H. Hughes. I don't think Carico has a ton of points in comparison, either.
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Post by guest2 on Jan 15, 2014 20:46:23 GMT -5
If Nicole is really back full time playing and training hard (yes I am looking around for the bandwagon) then why not Jen and Nicole?
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