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Post by vballjj on May 20, 2014 20:45:40 GMT -5
Also to those of you in the know, what happened to Mike Dipierro? Does he just not play seriously anymore? Mike D won an EVP with Mesko in Ft Laudie. He trimmed up a bit and was playing well. They beat Roberts and Kolinskie (sp?)
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Post by guest2 on May 20, 2014 20:53:27 GMT -5
For sure! Not sure about coming over for the Q. Up in the air right now. What about that whole NVL issue?? is there a list of players it affects? If you can find it, look at the list of players who were entered in the final NVL event in Las Vegas. Supposedly, anyone who played that tournament was given a lifetime ban by the AVP. Lifetime? Seriously? That seems a little harsh. The list is here bvbinfo.com/Tournament.asp?ID=2833Dont see too many future AVP stars here anyway but some solid players who would at least fill out the bottom few spots in a lot of main draws
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Post by vb1987 on May 20, 2014 20:59:05 GMT -5
Geddy, I don't think we should discuss where you heard that, but maybe we should start another thread regarding AVP/NVL disputes? I think it would be interesting... On a different note I see Adrian is playing with Andrei and Slick is with Montgomery. I know this is a change from the original plans. I wonder what changed? Maybe USAV had something to say? Weird.
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Post by guest2 on May 20, 2014 21:05:05 GMT -5
Geddy, I don't think we should discuss where you heard that, but maybe we should start another thread regarding AVP/NVL disputes? I think it would be interesting... On a different note I see Adrian is playing with Andrei and Slick is with Montgomery. I know this is a change from the original plans. I wonder what changed? Maybe USAV had something to say? Weird. Adrian posted on the Old School facebook group that he was playing with Stafford this year but not the first tournament
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on May 20, 2014 21:23:17 GMT -5
Geddy, I don't think we should discuss where you heard that, but maybe we should start another thread regarding AVP/NVL disputes? I think it would be interesting... On a different note I see Adrian is playing with Andrei and Slick is with Montgomery. I know this is a change from the original plans. I wonder what changed? Maybe USAV had something to say? Weird. It's not exactly a secret. Anywho, Carambula can't play for the USA internationally, which is why Slick/Montgomery have hooked up for FIVB/NORCECA's.
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Post by stevieofmb on May 21, 2014 1:02:05 GMT -5
Curt Toppel took 7th in the NVL Best of the Beach and is registered in St. Pete.
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 21, 2014 14:02:39 GMT -5
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 21, 2014 14:04:06 GMT -5
FYI: Qualifier Location: PIER 60 1 Causeway Blvd Clearwater, FL 33767
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Post by acemand23 on May 21, 2014 16:46:33 GMT -5
There are many players that played the NVL Las Vegas that are playing the AVP. They are using many factors to determine who is banned from playing this year. They are a business and people should realize they a corporate responsibility to maintain their brand how ever they seem fit. Contrary to what some people believe, the AVP is not trying to destroy the sport (because it makes them exist).
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 22, 2014 8:34:24 GMT -5
Men's top 12 based on published AVP points: Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson 2790 1 Tri Bourne/John Hyden 2360 2 Theodore Brunner/Todd Rogers 1815 3 Ryan Doherty/Nick Lucena 1815 3 Phil Dalhausser/Sean Rosenthal 1770 5 Brad Keenan/John Mayer 1660 6 Billy Allen/Braidy Halverson 1545 7 Andrei Belov/Adrian Carambula 1445 8 Pedro Brazao/Steve Grotowski 1290 9 Will Montgomery/Stafford Slick 1275 10 Matt Prosser/Adam Roberts 1250 11 Paul Baxter/Russ Marchewka 1135 12 Noticeable absences - Jennings, McColloch, Olson (Derek & Matt). There is a NORCECA that weekend as well, so that could explain where these players might be. Note: Originally had Drost/Tramblie as missing, but they are registered and are the #13 seed based on current entrants. A few more teams are in on the men's, including Jennings playing w/ Casebeer. Couple other interesting peeps, Matt Heath & Dana are playing (not together)
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Post by klazk on May 22, 2014 9:09:19 GMT -5
Jennings/Casebeer have 1240 points, so they should be #12.
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 22, 2014 11:48:02 GMT -5
It looks like I'll be attending the Q. I'll be posting via twitter @ jbsouthpaw
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Post by guest2 on May 22, 2014 12:52:39 GMT -5
It looks like I'll be attending the Q. I'll be posting via twitter @ jbsouthpaw Ill be following. Especially eager to hear about Irons/Lucas
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Post by vballjj on May 23, 2014 7:03:54 GMT -5
Seems like a stronger Quali field this year C u there
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Post by klazk on May 23, 2014 11:40:02 GMT -5
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