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Post by JB Southpaw on May 8, 2017 8:53:21 GMT -5
It's listed on the BVBINFO site, and only on the map on thenvl.com site.
I'm a little confused.
Nothing on social media either.
Is this still a go?
anyone signed up for this?
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Post by 23flavors on May 8, 2017 9:27:44 GMT -5
Its an NVL Rize. Some people are still making the trip, but the first NVL even is Long Beach.
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 8, 2017 12:46:30 GMT -5
Its an NVL Rize. Some people are still making the trip, but the first NVL even is Long Beach. Ok, found it on the rize site. thanks. So there are only 4 "pro" events?? |
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Post by keeweekid on May 8, 2017 14:00:19 GMT -5
supposedly they are going to add more.
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Post by haze on May 8, 2017 19:05:42 GMT -5
4 events? Makes you wonder if the there's truth to those NVL fiancial issues.
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Post by wang pu on May 8, 2017 20:29:32 GMT -5
4 events? Makes you wonder if the there's truth to those NVL fiancial issues. And this is the tour that Walsh-Jennings is a part of? |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 10:31:04 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised if this NVL Rize event fell through as well. . It's at the Sports Garden here in DFW and 692 is having a girl's casual Friday night tournament at that time.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 10:34:55 GMT -5
Well perhaps not, the NVL Rize tournament is during the day on Friday.
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Post by keeweekid on May 9, 2017 10:38:10 GMT -5
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Post by wilsonthevolleyball2 on May 9, 2017 16:15:47 GMT -5
Well, the NVL was probably banking on a mass exodus from the AVP when players got fed up and left. That did not happen in the slightest. All they got was Walsh-Jennings, who still doesn't have a partner. Its a bit hard to see how they could get more events during this year just by banking on one player. |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 16:25:31 GMT -5
Well, the NVL was probably banking on a mass exodus from the AVP when players got fed up and left. That did not happen in the slightest. All they got was Walsh-Jennings, who still doesn't have a partner. Its a bit hard to see how they could get more events during this year just by banking on one player. is it a fact that she doesn't currently have a partner? |
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Post by JB Southpaw on May 9, 2017 16:38:21 GMT -5
Well, the NVL was probably banking on a mass exodus from the AVP when players got fed up and left. That did not happen in the slightest. All they got was Walsh-Jennings, who still doesn't have a partner. Its a bit hard to see how they could get more events during this year just by banking on one player. Just because players played in the 1st AVP doesn't mean they can't play NVL. If they do, they just can't go back to the AVP. |
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Post by keeweekid on May 9, 2017 16:46:09 GMT -5
Agree, but when the 1 player is one of the biggest names in sand vb, if she does decide to play some NVL tournaments there will be a decent amount of local interest wherever they have the tournament by local sponsers and fans from the area (younger VB players for sure)....more so than just a normal event. Sponsors and fans will show up for NAME players and she is one of the biggest in the sport.
Guess the big ? is
1) Is the NVL financially solvent
2) Can they handle the increase in prize $
3) Was this all HUGE speculation/hope that they could lure some bigger names to their circuit and thus pay the increased prize $
4) Were they banking on a mass exodus? Personal thought is maybe but even if they were, they had to think that wasn't going to change their $ position much.
*Let's say there was a 8 player defection but they were Walsh-Jennings, Summer, Brooke, Billy Kolinskie (sp?) (the 4 that have not signed new avp contract) and 4 others...let's say all mid level teams (8-14 range)...so Drost, Bomgrens, Flint/Larsen. I can't imagine that the NVL execs are thinking...game changer out of anyone on that list outside of Walsh-Jennings. No one outside of Walsh-Jennings, Dallhauser....and a far far off distant 3rd/4th Patterson/A.Ross was going to bring more eyes and sponsors to their current set-up.
Again, I think Walsh-Jennings/Dalhausser were the only potential game changers for the NVL. IF they get Walsh-Jennings for some events, then I think they would take that all day every day for the next few years and try to capitalize on marketing around her, getting more sponsors, hope to add more prize $, hope to peel off a few more players here and there from AVP.
If #3 is true and Walsh Jennings does not play NVL, could be tough times for NVL unless they got more sponsors to off-set higher prize $.
Kind of unfortunate really as it seems that both leagues are in a weak financial position and risk hurting their own financial status/brand by not at least having an amiable relationship with the other.
NVL- hard to see this continuing long-term without strong commitment from the top or more sponsorship fundraising. Once either goes...could be done
AVP- will be interesting to see how AVP can handle a Walsh-Jennings(less) tour. Granted she hasn't played much but obviously AVP paid her a good amount of $$ to be the face of VB and I am sure sold sponsorships based off of that. Who will be able to step in and fill that void? Guessing if I was P. Dalhausser, I would be asking for a pay increase in whatever "deal" AVP has him on ala Walsh-Jennings as he is probably the biggest name known to general public on tour now.
Sure AVP is hoping that Dalhausser keeps playing 4 more years as if they lost both Walsh-Jennings and Dalhausser (say to retirement)...oy
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Post by greenpier on May 9, 2017 17:29:48 GMT -5
is it a fact that she doesn't currently have a partner? Goodbye bvbballer...........................I will miss you. You are a very good poster; insightful and fun. |
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Post by johnbar on May 9, 2017 22:54:28 GMT -5
is it a fact that she doesn't currently have a partner? That's what she said on national TV. Your choice whether you believe her. |
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