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Post by n00b on Jul 22, 2015 20:06:15 GMT -5
They used to. This year is a bit tricky, however, as World Cup is REALLY early this year (end of August). In 2011, for example, it was played the last week of October/first week of November; hence why China didn't send their starters, Serbia did everything they could not to qualify (that one is a head-scratcher because they aren't that good despite talent and could probably have used the practice), and Brazil divided their squad due to the Pan Am Games being played concurrently with the WGP Finals. Thanks. And the World Cup 2 teams get a bid for the Olympics? Correct. And for that reason, I think World Cup is #2. I'd say... 1) Olympics 2) World Cup 3) All Other Olympic Qualifiers 4) World Championship 5) World Grand Prix 6) World Grand Champions Cup |
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Post by gb77 on Jul 22, 2015 20:06:18 GMT -5
Universal Sports is apparently requiring you to log-in via your cable provider hmm.. the login overlay is there but there is no countdown of 1:30 cutting off vid, so fullscreen (which i have on 2nd monitor) has no overlay - woohoo |
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Post by kro2488 on Jul 22, 2015 20:08:20 GMT -5
excited! its starting soon!
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Post by kc8413 on Jul 22, 2015 20:09:51 GMT -5
Interesting that Larson isn't starting...
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Post by ballervolley on Jul 22, 2015 20:10:46 GMT -5
http://instagr.am/p/5dWLyaHq1e Looks like Glass was at practice this morning. Seems to be really favoring that right leg when setting. Glad to have her back in the gym regardless. GLASS!!!! |
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 22, 2015 20:14:05 GMT -5
Interesting that Larson isn't starting... Not surprising. They're not gonna start someone 5 days straight, and Japan is probably the least dangerous opponent here. |
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Post by speegs13 on Jul 22, 2015 20:14:26 GMT -5
SUNDERLAND!!!
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Post by gb77 on Jul 22, 2015 20:16:02 GMT -5
lol.. sunderland shows up finally with audio with what's his name who constantly promotes emotionalism (kevin?)
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 22, 2015 20:16:30 GMT -5
Lowe is gonna hurt somebody out there. Japan needs to get some helmets.
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Post by gb77 on Jul 22, 2015 20:18:45 GMT -5
Japan is probably the least dangerous opponent here. really? is their best team worse than the other teams B to B+ squad? i have doubts, tho kevin what's his name noted that this is a young japanese team - only 3 olympians |
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 22, 2015 20:19:20 GMT -5
Thanks. And the World Cup 2 teams get a bid for the Olympics? Correct. And for that reason, I think World Cup is #2. I'd say... 1) Olympics 2) World Cup 3) All Other Olympic Qualifiers 4) World Championship 5) World Grand Prix 6) World Grand Champions Cup I think the top 3 World Cup finishers get auto bids. on the seeding note, it's great that a LEGIT team will be the #1 seed this year (Brazil). This whole host team is the #1 seed crap is complete @$$%*!*. |
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Post by kro2488 on Jul 22, 2015 20:19:45 GMT -5
Snoozefest of a match so far. Japan better start serving better.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 22, 2015 20:21:04 GMT -5
Hats the second time we've bit on the gap and left the outside open.
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Post by midnightblue on Jul 22, 2015 20:22:51 GMT -5
I only have the British guy on FIVB youtube  |
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Post by midnightblue on Jul 22, 2015 20:23:52 GMT -5
Correct. And for that reason, I think World Cup is #2. I'd say... 1) Olympics 2) World Cup 3) All Other Olympic Qualifiers 4) World Championship 5) World Grand Prix 6) World Grand Champions Cup I think the top 3 World Cup finishers get auto bids. on the seeding note, it's great that a LEGIT team will be the #1 seed this year (Brazil). This whole host team is the #1 seed crap is complete @$$%*!*. That has been changed. This year it's two. Brazil has the auto-bid. |
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