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Post by ay2013 on Jul 26, 2015 14:05:48 GMT -5
Aren't there only 4 middles on the prelim roster? I guess Jackson counts, but she's probably 6th/7th on the USA Depth chart. Odd. It is Odd that Adams isn't on the Prelim roster.
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Post by dcvolleyball on Jul 26, 2015 14:13:41 GMT -5
I predict the only changes from Grand Prix to World Cup will be Fawcett for Murphy and Hagglund for Miyashiro. A possible move is Vansant for Easy, although she looked very good today.
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Post by trollhunter on Jul 26, 2015 14:16:44 GMT -5
I know FIVB recently went to 14 for their senior events, but did not think Olympic Committee changed from 12. Can you provide a link? The World Cup IS a FIVB Senior event....also, Karch just said it was 14 on TV in his interview. I know WC is a FIVB senior event with 14 on roster - question was what is roster size of Olympics? Has been 12 in past, but not sure if recent FIVB roster size change will be reflected there. I thought Olympic rules were set at start of the quad (which was before FIVB changed rosters size).
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Post by redbeard2008 on Jul 26, 2015 14:23:09 GMT -5
Aren't there only 4 middles on the prelim roster? I guess Jackson counts, but she's probably 6th/7th on the USA Depth chart. Odd. Gibbemeyer...
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Post by vup on Jul 26, 2015 14:33:22 GMT -5
OH- Larson, Hill, Robinson, Easy MB- Akinradewo, Dietzen, Dixon, Gibbemeyer OPP- Lowe, Fawcett S- Glass, Thompson L- Banwarth, Hagglund
It's very close between Easy and Vansant. I'll take Easy to the WC, just because she played her best match today in the Grand Prix, while Vansant was "demoted" (so to speak) to the Pan Am roster.
It's close between Fawcett and Murphy as well, but I'm partial to Fawcett. Her size, plus the heat she puts on the ball, really makes her a stand out player--just so much fun to watch. I like Murphy too, though, and how she seems to compliment Lowe as a second lefty OPP. Toss up.
I took N. Hagglund because she made some great plays at Pan Am, and would really like to see someone challenge Banwarth. I don't think Miyashiro is much of a threat to Banwarth.
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Post by trollhunter on Jul 26, 2015 14:40:00 GMT -5
OH- Larson, Hill, Robinson, Easy MB- Akinradewo, Dietzen, Dixon, Gibbemeyer OPP- Lowe, Fawcett S- Glass, Thompson L- Banwarth, Hagglund It's very close between Easy and Vansant. I'll take Easy to the WC, just because she played her best match today in the Grand Prix, while Vansant was "demoted" (so to speak) to the Pan Am roster. It's close between Fawcett and Murphy as well, but I'm partial to Fawcett. Her size, plus the heat she puts on the ball, really makes her a stand out player--just so much fun to watch. I like Murphy too, though, and how she seems to compliment Lowe as a second lefty OPP. Toss up. I took N. Hagglund because she made some great plays at Pan Am, and would really like to see someone challenge Banwarth. I don't think Miyashiro is much of a threat to Banwarth. Agree with you on the roster and most points with one exception. If Glass is healthy, I'd like to see Kreklow as 2nd setter. She seemed to set better than Thompson lately, and it would be a good test to see if she can perform double-sub role. I also wonder if they just take 3 middles and a 3rd opp or setter?
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 26, 2015 14:40:11 GMT -5
They are bringing 4 middles. No way they play Akinradewo and Harmotto day-in and day-out. why not? Because they aren't durable enough.
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Post by aps987 on Jul 26, 2015 14:42:56 GMT -5
Because they aren't durable enough. That's a lot of game time especially with Dietzen is coming off of an injury. You gotta believe they're gonna be preventative with their senior players. She's already being cautious (I think I heard) only playing in the Champion's League matches in the upcoming professional season
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Post by aps987 on Jul 26, 2015 14:46:11 GMT -5
Anyone else notice that in the last two matches they were running Karsta out of C and D a lot more instead of just the pipe. Especially in serve receive when the M2 is front row?
Great to see that wrinkle in there. Would also like to see them have her come around C or D and run the pipe or bic for the OH in that sequence. I know the "USA Fast" offense is suppose to stress the middle side to side and to the pins is the way to go, but I'd love to see Karsta hit a front row C (back quick). I think she has the footwork and arm for it.
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Post by vup on Jul 26, 2015 15:06:51 GMT -5
OH- Larson, Hill, Robinson, Easy MB- Akinradewo, Dietzen, Dixon, Gibbemeyer OPP- Lowe, Fawcett S- Glass, Thompson L- Banwarth, Hagglund It's very close between Easy and Vansant. I'll take Easy to the WC, just because she played her best match today in the Grand Prix, while Vansant was "demoted" (so to speak) to the Pan Am roster. It's close between Fawcett and Murphy as well, but I'm partial to Fawcett. Her size, plus the heat she puts on the ball, really makes her a stand out player--just so much fun to watch. I like Murphy too, though, and how she seems to compliment Lowe as a second lefty OPP. Toss up. I took N. Hagglund because she made some great plays at Pan Am, and would really like to see someone challenge Banwarth. I don't think Miyashiro is much of a threat to Banwarth. Agree with you on the roster and most points with one exception. If Glass is healthy, I'd like to see Kreklow as 2nd setter. She seemed to set better than Thompson lately, and it would be a good test to see if she can perform double-sub role. I also wonder if they just take 3 middles and a 3rd opp or setter? like c4ndlelight mentioned, 11 matches is a lot of wear and tear for just one sub at middle. I think USA wants to preserve Akinradewo/Dietzen as best they can, because our middles are such a huge part of our offensive strategy. I'm a fan of Thompson. I like her smooth setting, and decision making. I agree she had her moments this week, but I see her to be reliable. She is the best leader out there when it comes to team chemistry, so I think Karch is taking Thompson all the way to Rio.
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Post by trianglevolleyball on Jul 26, 2015 15:14:46 GMT -5
While the format is certainly grueling, the diluted competition allows The US to effectively use our depth. The Pan Am games team could probably finish around 5th.
Teams we should definitely beat: Algeria Argentina Cuba Kenya Peru
Could challenge , but very winnable: Dominican Republic Japan South Korea
Tough match, US still favored: Russia Serbia
Toss-up: China
As long as we don't have any slip-ups against teams we should beat, 1-2 against the other top teams should probably qualify us knowing Serbia and Russia's consistency.
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Post by ay2013 on Jul 26, 2015 15:35:48 GMT -5
The World Cup IS a FIVB Senior event....also, Karch just said it was 14 on TV in his interview. I know WC is a FIVB senior event with 14 on roster - question was what is roster size of Olympics? Has been 12 in past, but not sure if recent FIVB roster size change will be reflected there. I thought Olympic rules were set at start of the quad (which was before FIVB changed rosters size). The Olympics are 12.
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Post by pumpkin on Jul 26, 2015 15:38:18 GMT -5
The World Cup IS a FIVB Senior event....also, Karch just said it was 14 on TV in his interview. I know WC is a FIVB senior event with 14 on roster - question was what is roster size of Olympics? Has been 12 in past, but not sure if recent FIVB roster size change will be reflected there. I thought Olympic rules were set at start of the quad (which was before FIVB changed rosters size).
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Post by pumpkin on Jul 26, 2015 15:41:27 GMT -5
The World Cup IS a FIVB Senior event....also, Karch just said it was 14 on TV in his interview. I know WC is a FIVB senior event with 14 on roster - question was what is roster size of Olympics? Has been 12 in past, but not sure if recent FIVB roster size change will be reflected there. I thought Olympic rules were set at start of the quad (which was before FIVB changed rosters size). From my understanding it's 14 player roster with 2 libero's, but only 12 of them can be in uniform the other 2 in the stands., but changes can be made for each match as needed.., it"s like taking 2 altern. as back up...
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Post by huskerjen on Jul 26, 2015 15:47:19 GMT -5
OH - Larson, Hill, Hodge, Robinson, Vansant MB - Akinradewo, Harmotto, Dixon OPP - Lowe, Fawcett, Murphy S - Kreklow, Thompson L - Banwarth Glass can take Thompson's spot if she's healthy. Probably this line-up. However, I could see Karch adding Gibby and subtracting Vansant. Five OHs seems like overkill, and while it'd be nice to get Vansant more high quality experience, she probably wouldn't play much since the US will probably ride Larson and Hill as much as possible with Robinson being first reserve.
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