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Post by chancelucky on Oct 12, 2014 21:37:17 GMT -5
Not sure Virginia-Virginia Tech would be a high interest match outside the ACC, but things may be headed in the right direction for UVA. After having a tough night at UNC on Friday...how bad was it? After UNC swept, there were some Virginia parents leaving the parking lot and a big rainstorm started as they were getting out of their vehicles to pay for their parking. UVA went on the road again to Virignia Tech on Sunday and played two horrific sets. Somehow Virginia won the match in 5. Set 5 went 16-18.
It's not something Viriginia teams used to do and it's a sign of coaches who are still getting through to players who have some level of mental toughness. They're 4-2 in conference instead of in the midst of what might have turned out to be a bad run.
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Post by bownlovingfreak on Oct 12, 2014 23:31:13 GMT -5
Watched the BC/Miami game today. Miami wins in 3. Miami was very underwhelming overall. Emani Sims was fun at times. Savannah Leaf was a beast offensively, but struggled to pass and dig.
BC had 9 players suited up. Sarah Mendes, the backup outside hitter, was playing middle. 2/3 of their middles are injured. BC's backup outside hitter also injured. Rough patch for them.
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Post by klineam on Oct 13, 2014 0:17:15 GMT -5
Not sure Virginia-Virginia Tech would be a high interest match outside the ACC, but things may be headed in the right direction for UVA. After having a tough night at UNC on Friday...how bad was it? After UNC swept, there were some Virginia parents leaving the parking lot and a big rainstorm started as they were getting out of their vehicles to pay for their parking. UVA went on the road again to Virignia Tech on Sunday and played two horrific sets. Somehow Virginia won the match in 5. Set 5 went 16-18. It's not something Viriginia teams used to do and it's a sign of coaches who are still getting through to players who have some level of mental toughness. They're 4-2 in conference instead of in the midst of what might have turned out to be a bad run. That was a really bizarre match from UVA who usually starts out strong. I really thought they would take care of business, but for some reason they played like crap today. They were really lucky to have pulled this one out. IMO, UVA's problem is their blocking and more so their defense. They don't have an issue with offense. They need more disciplined blocking and backrow defense alert to off-speed shots.
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Post by chancelucky on Oct 13, 2014 7:49:15 GMT -5
On Friday, UVA had one block for the match. I suspect the back row defense issues tie into that some.
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Post by vballdad1 on Oct 16, 2014 13:43:24 GMT -5
Big match this weekend between Duke and North Carolina. Thoughts, predictions...
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Post by volleyvolleyfan on Oct 17, 2014 10:56:17 GMT -5
Big match this weekend between Duke and North Carolina. Thoughts, predictions... Is a Big match up at the top of the ACC... Duke is undefeated in ACC .. UNC has one loss to FSU... I predict UNC will take this one 3-1.
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Post by vballdad1 on Oct 17, 2014 11:16:44 GMT -5
Big match this weekend between Duke and North Carolina. Thoughts, predictions... Is a Big match up at the top of the ACC... Duke is undefeated in ACC .. UNC has one loss to FSU... I predict UNC will take this one 3-1. I predict it will go 5. North Carolina puts up a great block but Duke has become far less predictable in their offense this year, spreading the ball around to many different hitters. Dukes young MB's have improved greatly in their blocking as the year has progressed and the libero has played consistently all year. Should be fun to watch. Game is on ESPNU at 1:00 EST. GO DUKE!!!
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Post by OptimusPrime on Oct 17, 2014 14:22:25 GMT -5
UNC over Duke. Big question is, will it be in 4 or 5?
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Post by sulo on Oct 17, 2014 18:14:59 GMT -5
This should be a great match, given the how the season has gone and given the intense rivalry. I believe it will be a very close match and go 5 sets with UNC prevailing at home, although it would not surprise me if Duke wins. Hows that for being certain?
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Post by vballdad1 on Oct 17, 2014 22:27:50 GMT -5
This should be a great match, given the how the season has gone and given the intense rivalry. I believe it will be a very close match and go 5 sets with UNC prevailing at home, although it would not surprise me if Duke wins. Hows that for being certain? Game is at Duke, not UNC.
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Post by sulo on Oct 17, 2014 22:56:17 GMT -5
oops, my bad. I'll still take UNC.
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 18, 2014 0:35:55 GMT -5
Maybe Dick Vitale won't be able to wait for the basketball matchup and will make the trip to Durham.
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Post by bownlovingfreak on Oct 18, 2014 9:24:03 GMT -5
BC defeated Wake Forest! Awesome! 3-3 thus far!
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Post by chancelucky on Oct 20, 2014 9:37:04 GMT -5
Good to see BC getting some traction in conference.
UNC-Duke was one of those sweeps that was actually a very close match, so the predictions here weren't that far off.
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Post by volleyvolleyfan on Oct 20, 2014 16:41:31 GMT -5
Week 8 in the Books:
Race at the Top of the ACC:
FLORIDA STATE 19-0 (7-0) AVCA #4 RPI #2 Duke 15-4 (7-1) AVCA #21 RPI #20 UNC 15-2 (6-1) AVCA #9 RPI #6 PITT 17-2 (5-1) AVCA NR RPI #54 Miami 13-6 (6-2) AVCA NR RPI #42 Louisville 13-7 (5-3) AVCA NR RPI #50
IMO Top players mid season:
Hitters: Leaf, Walch, Sklar, Neilson, Obeime, Horton, MBs: McPherson, Neuenfeldt, Burrington Setters: Fuller, George, Williams Liberos: Mosher, Karlov, Clasen
Questions-- How many ACC Teams make post season based on week 8 RPI
Thoughts on upcoming matches... IMO it is a very tight race at top with BIG Matches coming up over the next few weeks...
Florida State plays @ Pitt this Friday and still has to play @ Duke and @ UNC.... having already swept UNC the first weekend of ACC play. They also have a 2nd match vs. Miami end of November @ home after already taking the win over Miami @ Miami 2 weeks ago. FSU also won vs. Louisville @ Louisville one week ago and don't play them again this season
Pitt's only loss is to UNC and only has to play the top 3 teams 1 time this year... they could be the sleeper team in the ACC to take the Title if they pull out a win over FSU this weekend and also Duke.. as other top teams have to play most of the Top teams twice..
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