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Post by digdugg on Aug 2, 2015 17:56:58 GMT -5
...is lighting it up...miss that dude on the AVP. His partner is a beast...
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Post by 23flavors on Aug 2, 2015 19:38:35 GMT -5
I miss him too. Miss him on the AVP and every weekend in Florida. A while back somebody posted that they didn't think he would do much internationally because he wasn't a top tier player on the AVP. Therefore it makes me raise the question, why is he killing it now? Is he getting coached better in Italy than he did here? Is he in better shape (faster, better conditioned)? Is his attitude different? Is his partner better than his American options? All of the above?
I miss him, but I am glad the whole world is getting to see this guy I have been talking about for the last several years
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Post by haze on Aug 2, 2015 22:25:21 GMT -5
Likely a better partner, probably better coaching, and most certainly a more committed attitude
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Post by ardatak on Aug 3, 2015 14:56:33 GMT -5
Likely a better partner, probably better coaching, and most certainly a more committed attitude Having watched a few of their games against top Brazil teams, I'd say his partner is pretty darn phenomenal. Only guy I've ever heard criticized for jumping TOO high when he's blocking.
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Post by Semp12 on Aug 5, 2015 15:52:23 GMT -5
I agree his partner is pretty much a stud, A lot of respect for what Adrian is doing on his side though. One would think that even with some immediate/quick FIVB success, scouting reports and more familiarity with Adrian's game would allow teams to have more success vs. him. Hasn't worked out that way though, Adrian is still killing it.
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Post by acemand23 on Aug 5, 2015 15:59:05 GMT -5
Adrian finally brings sand ball control skills to those giant international indoor/sand players. Love his game. Proof that their is still a chance for real ball handling skills to win within the latest beach rules...
His style is big selling point for the FIVB
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Post by ciscokeed on Aug 5, 2015 21:25:42 GMT -5
He's always had genius but never had a grind it out attitude. Somehow he has learned how to focus- and I'm thrilled Cuz he is so damn entertaining to watch. Turn your dang legs into pretzels trying to read his stuff!
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Post by Wells on Aug 8, 2015 22:46:24 GMT -5
Will he play in ft Lauderdale this fall at FIVB?
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Post by klazk on Aug 9, 2015 7:42:15 GMT -5
Will he play in ft Lauderdale this fall at FIVB? Unlikely to get there as a top 8 team. So it would probably have to be as one of the two wildcards.
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Post by digdugg on Aug 9, 2015 10:20:01 GMT -5
I understand he may have work visa or related immigration "issues" returning to US which was why they were not in St. Pete FIVB Quali I had heard. I do not have any inside knowledge and may be way off. In any event I'd true, I am hopeful it can get worked out. His following would be pretty neat to watch.
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Post by digdugg on Aug 9, 2015 10:24:55 GMT -5
BTW, live link to Adrian and Alex is Italian championship
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Post by vballjj on Aug 10, 2015 11:15:30 GMT -5
Hopefully it gets sorted out by next year Dough. I know he is supposed to play most of the remaining FIVB stops, the closest one being the Brasil stop.
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Post by JB Southpaw on Aug 10, 2015 13:20:18 GMT -5
Will he play in ft Lauderdale this fall at FIVB? Unlikely to get there as a top 8 team. So it would probably have to be as one of the two wildcards. I know there is probably more politics, but it would be smart to give it to Adrian. He'd bring a ton of fans out.
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Post by guest2 on Aug 10, 2015 14:10:16 GMT -5
Of all the players available I think Adrian brings the most fans of anyone other than Nick/Phil. How can he have immigration issues? Didnt he live here since he was a young teen?
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Post by digdugg on Aug 10, 2015 14:23:50 GMT -5
I had the same question Guest when I heard but did not get a clear answer. The fact they did not come to St. Pete FIVB when they were "hot" and other Italian teams did adds some validity to the rumor particularly since the qualifier was not a loaded one...
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