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Post by brooselee on Dec 16, 2018 21:28:24 GMT -5
To be honest I was half joking and half serious. The mention of a Chinese player just brought back memories of a Chinese basketball player we had a few years back. He was 6-9 but clumsy. Of course, not all Chinese players are clumsy BUT.....there is no way the Chinese Government is going to allow their elite level players to play in the US. Those in the pipeline to the Chinese National Team will never be allowed to play in the US . The Chinese will allow the projects and those who are not good enough ....to venture over here and play . Make no sense for Charlie to go there and bring back a “project” when he can find projects right here in the US. I think that Chinese basketball player is Ming? Not sure if he’s still playing in the NBA.[/quote No....not Ming.....Ming never played at Hawaii. Some other guy. So obscure that I don't remember his name.
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Post by kahusancali on Dec 19, 2018 17:22:12 GMT -5
just done reviewing the schedule. Looks like it's a weak SOS this season.
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Post by goblin on Dec 21, 2018 15:19:28 GMT -5
Unlike recent years, we don't play any top MIVA or EIVA teams...wonder why? Lots of unfamiliar opponents this season...its a good thing we have depth, should keep us sharp for the in conference schedule.
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Post by hapaguy on Dec 21, 2018 20:18:46 GMT -5
Unlike recent years, we don't play any top MIVA or EIVA teams...wonder why? Lots of unfamiliar opponents this season...its a good thing we have depth, should keep us sharp for the in conference schedule. Some of the teams I have never even heard of. Very soft OOC schedule.....
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Post by volleyguy on Dec 21, 2018 22:24:37 GMT -5
Unlike recent years, we don't play any top MIVA or EIVA teams...wonder why? Lots of unfamiliar opponents this season...its a good thing we have depth, should keep us sharp for the in conference schedule. Some of the teams I have never even heard of. Very soft OOC schedule..... Not sure why it turned out so, but it seems like a very bad idea or big mistake.
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Post by TheReignman on Dec 21, 2018 23:44:30 GMT -5
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Post by crabe on Dec 22, 2018 7:37:19 GMT -5
They've got Princeton at the BYU Invitational. They are the preseason favorite in the EIVA. Ball State came in at fourth in the preseason MIVA. Not exactly slouch teams.
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Post by raian13 on Dec 25, 2018 2:28:57 GMT -5
I am assuming that Gage will not be the libero but a primary defense and serving specialist. Does DS serve in men’s volleyball?
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Post by vballfreak808 on Dec 25, 2018 2:36:14 GMT -5
I am assuming that Gage will not be the libero but a primary defense and serving specialist. Does DS serve in men’s volleyball? Gage will be the libero. Serving and defensive specialists are only allowed to sub in once per set.
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Post by raian13 on Dec 26, 2018 1:10:29 GMT -5
I am assuming that Gage will not be the libero but a primary defense and serving specialist. Does DS serve in men’s volleyball? Gage will be the libero. Serving and defensive specialists are only allowed to sub in once per set. I see. Gage would make a good Libero, it’s just that we are gonna miss his tough serves.
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Post by lankykong on Dec 26, 2018 3:23:48 GMT -5
They've got Princeton at the BYU Invitational. They are the preseason favorite in the EIVA. Ball State came in at fourth in the preseason MIVA. Not exactly slouch teams. Okay, but Queens 2x, Lincoln Memorial 2x, St. Francis, McKendree? Come on
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Post by babybacksets on Dec 26, 2018 4:40:37 GMT -5
They've got Princeton at the BYU Invitational. They are the preseason favorite in the EIVA. Ball State came in at fourth in the preseason MIVA. Not exactly slouch teams. Okay, but Queens 2x, Lincoln Memorial 2x, St. Francis, McKendree? Come on I know those are developing programs but who exactly should be in place of them? Playing 2 different teams twice before the BWC(3 counting Stanford) is only going to be beneficial going through the conference. Better you learn what a weaker team does to adjust to you the second time around than a team you have the possibility of going 0-2 against. I also think they'll get their fair share of ranked teams in season so not sure what your issue is...
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Post by raian13 on Dec 26, 2018 4:46:33 GMT -5
They've got Princeton at the BYU Invitational. They are the preseason favorite in the EIVA. Ball State came in at fourth in the preseason MIVA. Not exactly slouch teams. Okay, but Queens 2x, Lincoln Memorial 2x, St. Francis, McKendree? Come on They have BYU AT BYU, which is a big challenge. If I remember correctly, the last time they were there was during Sedore’s senior year and they lost. They face Pepperdine whom they lost to on the road last year. Adding UCLA alone would strengthen their OOC schedule but that won’t happen this season.
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Post by crabe on Dec 26, 2018 13:03:04 GMT -5
Okay, but Queens 2x, Lincoln Memorial 2x, St. Francis, McKendree? Come on They have BYU AT BYU, which is a big challenge. If I remember correctly, the last time they were there was during Sedore’s senior year and they lost. They face Pepperdine whom they lost to on the road last year. Adding UCLA alone would strengthen their OOC schedule but that won’t happen this season. Valid argument. Hawaii struggles with their nonconference SOS each year it seems. I will bring up LB having a similar amount of "cupcake"games too. They've got Lindenwood, Mckendree, Quincy, St Francis, Barton, and Mount Olive. Would it be nice to see them play all the top 15 teams each year? Yes. Is it probable? No.
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Post by hwnstunner on Dec 26, 2018 14:03:51 GMT -5
There's not many teams in Div I and II to go around. Without the break away of the BWC from MPSF, it left all these teams with almost 10-12 games they'd have to "fill in".
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