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Post by TheReignman on Jan 23, 2019 8:58:07 GMT -5
Does anyone know why MSOE got listed well above LBC, even after LBC beat them quite handily in their match? Oh, hey! I know this one! Because MSOE just beat 2 ranked teams, and LBC has a losing record. My question is, did the coaches who are behind LBCs 12 votes actually cast votes this week or were they left in the system from the last vote? My guess (all conjecture) is that a few coaches voted based on LBC performance with Miller in the lineup. They will be able to show their true colors in matchup with Arcadia tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2019 9:07:05 GMT -5
Oh, hey! I know this one! Because MSOE just beat 2 ranked teams, and LBC has a losing record. My question is, did the coaches who are behind LBCs 12 votes actually cast votes this week or were they left in the system from the last vote? My guess (all conjecture) is that a few coaches voted based on LBC performance with Miller in the lineup. They will be able to show their true colors in matchup with Arcadia tonight. Arcadia-LBC matchup could essentially give one of the teams a spot guaranteed in the next 3 polls. Both LBC and Arcadia play relatively tame schedules until Feb 16th when LBC takes on Stevens and Arcadia plays Stevenson. LBC does play Marymount this Saturday I suppose but I think a ranked win would give them the traction to be included until they lose a "bad" match. EDIT: Also wanted to shoutout Arcadia and North Central for their programs' first ever rankings. Obviously rankings are trivial but it's always a nice recruiting tool to point back at, and a nice indicator of how far a program has come. Well done.
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Post by TheReignman on Jan 23, 2019 9:59:42 GMT -5
My guess (all conjecture) is that a few coaches voted based on LBC performance with Miller in the lineup. They will be able to show their true colors in matchup with Arcadia tonight. Arcadia-LBC matchup could essentially give one of the teams a spot guaranteed in the next 3 polls. Both LBC and Arcadia play relatively tame schedules until Feb 16th when LBC takes on Stevens and Arcadia plays Stevenson. LBC does play Marymount this Saturday I suppose but I think a ranked win would give them the traction to be included until they lose a "bad" match. EDIT: Also wanted to shoutout Arcadia and North Central for their programs' first ever rankings. Obviously rankings are trivial but it's always a nice recruiting tool to point back at, and a nice indicator of how far a program has come. Well done. Although the polls are "trivial", I personally believe that the week 1 rankings were extremely accurate. After looking through the list of coaches who are voting I think it is an excellent crop who will take the duty seriously. Hopefully we continue to see the trend over the rest of the season. Additionally, the polls are a huge deal when recruiting. Whether it is to let recruits see your name in the poll, showcase the strength of your conference, etc. kids are much more aware of the AVCA poll than the regional rankings.
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Post by xahtrak on Jan 23, 2019 11:23:25 GMT -5
My thoughts from the first week so far; -Stevens, Stevenson, Kean, and Dominican are the real deal - Stevens beating Sacred Heart, Stevenson losing in 5 to Charleston, and Dominican taking a set off Lewis all prove that these teams are legit -Springfield while losing a lot still look like a top 3 D3 team in their loss to Concordia Irvine - LBC is a lot better with Nate Miller than without him -UCSC, NYU, Marymount, and Vassar were over ranked; UCSC and Marymount will drop out of the rankings -Marymount's loss of seniors has hit them hard, 0-3 on the weekend and struggling to find a consistent lineup. - North Central is a very good team, I'll expect them to move up in the rankings. - Unknown; New Paltz, Cal Lu, and Carthage - Unsure how good these teams are, obviously very talented but will need to watch them more - Naz; while losing to Kean looked kind of promising - very impressed with the middles. Could possible finish better than predicted in the UVC. Nate Miller from LBC is good and all but how about that kid Jake Faust. He played right side and led the team in kills and is practically an all american with 12 digs to go along with it.
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D3 in 2019
Jan 23, 2019 21:10:16 GMT -5
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Post by tinytim on Jan 23, 2019 21:10:16 GMT -5
LBC takes down Arcadia 3-0. 25-23, 25-18, 25-19
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D3 in 2019
Jan 23, 2019 22:30:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deepdisher on Jan 23, 2019 22:30:20 GMT -5
Josh Bigford is future All-American at St. John Fisher. Kid is real deal The kid won a junior national beach championship
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D3 in 2019
Jan 23, 2019 23:13:27 GMT -5
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Post by eastcoastballer on Jan 23, 2019 23:13:27 GMT -5
Josh Bigford is future All-American at St. John Fisher. Kid is real deal The kid won a junior national beach championship So.....what does that matter? If he’s that good he should learn to block and hit a different shot, and oh not pout
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Post by bbk on Jan 25, 2019 12:59:33 GMT -5
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Post by TheReignman on Jan 25, 2019 14:10:06 GMT -5
Charlie getting creative with Kean today. When back up setter #6 comes into serve- Capp is playing left back and showing off some defense
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Post by TheReignman on Jan 25, 2019 15:01:01 GMT -5
NCC up 2-0 over Kean. Really impressive play at the net with their blocking dealing with Kean's size
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Post by bbk on Jan 25, 2019 15:26:15 GMT -5
NCC up 2-0 over Kean. Really impressive play at the net with their blocking dealing with Kean's size NCC with a nice sweep and an in Region (WEST) win over Kean. This will have at large ramifications later this year.
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Post by proudd3mommy on Jan 25, 2019 15:54:11 GMT -5
Gezz, it seems like North Central is only playing Top 10 teams so far. I don't think they beat Stevens but I could certainly see an upset at Kean .......
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Post by bbk on Jan 25, 2019 15:55:20 GMT -5
Gezz, it seems like North Central is only playing Top 10 teams so far. I don't think they beat Stevens but I could certainly see an upset at Kean ....... Your crystal ball is on point
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Post by TheReignman on Jan 25, 2019 16:35:23 GMT -5
Endicott looks great early. Leading 1-0 and up 11-6 in 2nd. Stevenson struggling to generate offense outside of Shorts.
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Post by bbk on Jan 25, 2019 16:47:26 GMT -5
Endicott looks great early. Leading 1-0 and up 11-6 in 2nd. Stevenson struggling to generate offense outside of Shorts. Endicott is up 2-0 and looking to sweep away Stevenson
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