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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Dec 3, 2004 14:26:16 GMT -5
I was always told that you can catch mono and Venereal diseases from sitting on dirty toilet seats but I do feel the Wahine will win tonight. A friend once commented that you can catch a VD just from sitting on the bar stools at Eastside Grill (which was where the Hawaii players and coaches were watching the selection show). I just thought that was hilarious ... I never liked Eastside Grill, but I guess in terms of proximity to campus it can't be beat. ;D ;D
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Post by Cubicle No More ... on Dec 3, 2004 14:30:17 GMT -5
I'm not even gonna touch that one Seriously, the Rams were disrupted frequently last night and did not respond like I saw them do in the past. They were tight and never got into the loose, relaxed flow that seems to be very critical to their success. I'm sure after live scouting the match the UH coaches will approach it differently than CSU did. There is nothing like seeing a team live to see the pace and movement of the offense. You would think that whichever team wins the 4th game (CSU)would have all the momentum - But CSU was just shell-shocked in that 5th game.
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Post by LanaiBoy on Dec 3, 2004 14:33:10 GMT -5
[whisper] Watch out for the hidden ball play. [/whisper] [/quote]
I will, I will!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2004 14:35:55 GMT -5
What are the chances of a halfway decent crowd tonight?
This sub-regional is really going to take a beating, financially...
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 14:38:33 GMT -5
Best of luck to the Boilermakers. Should be an interesting match. I think the main thing is to focus and play your game. CSU might have made a mistake trying to key on Purdue's players like McConaha. As far as I'm concerned, you just have to adjust to who is hot and to make sure your general game plan stays intact. Like Buchwald said, CSU contained McConaha so you don't want to let her break loose but it takes good execution and recognition to make sure that other people are not adapting and picking up the slack. Whoever holds the nerve will probably win. That just my feeling. I feel good about Hawaii's chances but in order for them to advance, they have to be ready for anything and I feel beating wildcards like Purdue is part of that. They look well balanced and have a range of options, not the least of which is an attacking setter. They just have to play aware and stay focused on execution. Little things like getting caught out of defensive alignment and missing blocking schemes will magnify immensely in a game like this.
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Post by 2c on Dec 3, 2004 14:40:23 GMT -5
But CSU was just shell-shocked in that 5th game. Well, at least their seniors were... Serving foot fault.... in game 5.... to lead to a side change. Serving match point into the net. Not sure which is worse, Purdue could have even been out of rotation and still got the point on the foot fault... Match point.... How about diving to save a ball that the opponent has pushed out of bounds.... Terrible way to end their careers, ya gotta feel bad for these ladies.
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Post by caljr on Dec 3, 2004 14:47:00 GMT -5
I was just thinking, that a year ago, who would have ever believed that there would be this kind of debate on who could win between Hawaii and Purdue? Boy, what a difference a year makes.
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 14:49:32 GMT -5
It's not an argument. Purdue is simply on a mission to prove they belong in the tournament. They did it last night but why stop there? It's Hawaii's job to retort. Simple is that. Dialogue!!!
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 14:51:01 GMT -5
I really doubt that Shoji is going to specifically guard Dargan. They've faced attacking setters before and his main preach has been recognition(That what I think he's doing anyway). Also, he tends to use Boogard and the MBs to block the setter on dumps. SOBB, maybe I'm mistaken but isn't Boogard one of the left sides and Hittle the RS. I don't think Hittle will be called on to do this except in matters of opportunity.
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Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Dec 3, 2004 14:53:33 GMT -5
I really doubt that Shoji is going to specifically guard Dargan. They've faced attacking setters before and his main preach has been recognition(That what I think he's doing anyway). Also, he tends to use Boogard and the MBs to block the setter on dumps. SOBB, maybe I'm mistaken but isn't Boogard one of the left sides and Hittle the RS. I don't think Hittle will be called on to do this except in matters of opportunity. No idea where you got Hittle from. My first post mentioned Arnott and Boogaard.
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 15:02:33 GMT -5
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Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Dec 3, 2004 15:04:07 GMT -5
Basic team blocking strategy 101, by SonofBarcelonaBob.
The following is the basic, generic, most vanilla explanation of team blocking at the collegiate level. Variations can and do occur.
Basic strategy consideration:
Bunch vs. Spread Read vs. Commit
Most teams will go with Bunch/Read in the men's game or Spread/Read in the women's game. In 2 hitter rotations with threat of setter dump, it is most useful to bunch or "pinch" the LF blocker towards the center of the net, and leave the RF blocker spread against the opposing leftside attack.
Primary/secondary responsibility of each blocking position:
LF = primary responsibility for the following:
-setter dump -slide behind the setter -any backrow from the rightside
Helps on the following:
-middle attack (quick or combo) -pipe attack -3-up on the opposing leftside attack if high outside set off bad pass or in transition (coaching decision)
-MF = primary responsibility for the following
-first-tempo attack (front/back quick, 31, or slide) in commit blocking scheme -any combo in read blocking scheme -seal to the outside block both left and right in read blocking scheme
secondary resposibility is to get up on every attack (touch or soft block)
RF = primary responsibility for the following
-opponent leftside attack (all situations) primarily to line up the block for the MF blocker to seal to. depends on coaching decision as to where to line up (or post up) the outside block, based on scouting of opponent hitter tendencies (favor line, seam, or angle).
Helps with:
-31 attack -combo -pipes and other backrow in primary zones of responsibility
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Post by sonofbarcelonabob on Dec 3, 2004 15:07:11 GMT -5
I'm sure after live scouting the match the UH coaches will approach it differently than CSU did. There is nothing like seeing a team live to see the pace and movement of the offense. Actually, you can scout rotational lineups, set tendencies, and shot selection with 100% accuracy whether it's live or by tape. In fact, most coaches (at least in the men's game) use a combo of both. Only caveat is that the video be from the endline view. I never understood why fans favor sitting on the sideline view, you get a much better perspective of how a match unfolds by watching from either endline.
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 15:09:07 GMT -5
Sorry Bob. I thought one of your posts was talking about the RS but you said front left blocker. Sorry about that, I misread. This is off-topic but how did you like Quinones' kill shots? Stork was my favorite attacking setter but I like Jose a lot as well.
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Post by Island on Dec 3, 2004 15:11:38 GMT -5
Guess they are too used to watching basketball. I find watching things at an angle closer to the endline gives better depth. Actually, you can scout rotational lineups, set tendencies, and shot selection with 100% accuracy whether it's live or by tape. In fact, most coaches (at least in the men's game) use a combo of both. Only caveat is that the video be from the endline view. I never understood why fans favor sitting on the sideline view, you get a much better perspective of how a match unfolds by watching from either endline.
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