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Post by newbeach on Mar 2, 2020 1:28:29 GMT -5
Next week is a big one with Florida State, Stetson and USC. Knowing Hall, he’ll stick with his status quo for these matches. However, if Hawai’i struggles against these three schools and has a poor showing (like going 1-2, 0-3). I’d expect him to make changes. He’s very very slow to make changes in season - at least drastic ones. And unless there’s major issues, I don’t expect him to make many changes. Last year, the pairs were changed up on March 16th, and I think that was tough on everyone. It was of course, a major shake-up, with only Flight #2 of Scoles and Homayun to go unchanged. The team needed a transition game where the pairs were with one set of new partners, before getting to a second match with their (final) new partners. Martin and Napolean did well immediately at the three, but it took a little longer for Maglio/Ozee to gel (partly because Ozee had never been a full-time defender before). By the tournament Maglio and Ozee lost in overtime to the twins from UCLA in a three set thriller, but then were beating Cal Poly's Miric/Jones when the whistle was called, and was beating USC's Graudina/Bustamante when the whistle was called. I think had the change been made from the start, this pair would have improved even more by NCAA. Loker/Huddleston also saw great improvement and were named to the All-Tournament team. The window of opportunity for a change is closing (otherwise I think it takes longer to do well against already established teams - especially at the higher flights). I agree that Hall is very slow to make changes. I'm doubtful he is going to make changes after this weekend. Though, I think a relatively easy change is to swap Huddleston and Hanneman (but would need a transition game or two) - therefore, I don't think we will see changes this coming weekend. I would be surprised if it happens at all. I would be keeping a close eye on the #2 pair (because I think with the right pairing Scoles and ? will be an almost automatic win). Flight #1 is a tough position to be with a lot of really good pairings (and even the top pairs have losses under their belts so far - no dominant pair has emerged so far - unlike previous years where we saw Claes/Hughes be dominant for two seasons, the McNamaras a top pair for at least 2-3 years together, and Graudina/Bustamante, a top pair for 2 years. It's tough for a pair that is only together for 1/2 the season compete with establshed top pairs). Flight #3 can be a more forgiving spot for a new pairing, and so on (unless there is a really established pairing and this doesn't usually happen at the lower flights). I think flight #2 could be our "swing" pair - if they lose, the team could lose. Flight #5 is important at the tournament, because we'll likely go up against teams that have a lot of depth (UCLA, LSU), and the lower flights have been winning matches for these teams at the NCAA's (while flight #1 is often battling it out).
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Post by newbeach on Mar 2, 2020 1:46:18 GMT -5
The more I think about it, the more I like this.
#1 Martin/Napolean #2 Scoles/Ozee #3 Hellvig/Huddleston #4 Iosia/Van Sickle/Hannemann #5 Loker/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen
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1. Martin/Napolean 2. Scoles/Huddleston 3. Hellvig/Ozee 4. Iosia/VanSickle 5. Loker/Hanneman/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen
I think the tops flights could be interchangeable, with any of these pairs being at #1 depending on how the team is doing, and depending on the matchup. Iosia and Van Sickle would be a solid #4 pair, and then we have some good players at the #5 flights (some beach savvy and some good experienced ballers), and we wouldn't be leaving as much talent on the bench.
Come on coaches! Be brave, at least be willing to try them out again in practices, and make a change if they look good. I think being bold last year, and making that change up made all the difference to how well the team did at the Tournament!
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Post by hwnstunner on Mar 2, 2020 1:53:39 GMT -5
The more I think about it, the more I like this. #1 Martin/Napolean #2 Scoles/Ozee #3 Hellvig/Huddleston #4 Iosia/Van Sickle/Hannemann #5 Loker/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen or 1. Martin/Napolean 2. Scoles/Huddleston 3. Hellvig/Ozee 4. Iosia/VanSickle 5. Loker/Hanneman/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen I think the tops flights could be interchangeable, with any of these pairs being at #1 depending on how the team is doing, and depending on the matchup. Iosia and Van Sickle would be a solid #4 pair, and then we have some good players at the #5 flights (some beach savvy and some good experienced ballers), and we wouldn't be leaving as much talent on the bench. Come on coaches! Be brave, at least be willing to try them out again in practices, and make a change if they look good. I think being bold last year, and making that change up made all the difference to how well the team did at the Tournament! That could be why they wait til the end again lol. Iosia in for the NCAAs was a HUGE gamble lol
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Post by newbeach on Mar 2, 2020 2:10:43 GMT -5
The more I think about it, the more I like this. #1 Martin/Napolean #2 Scoles/Ozee #3 Hellvig/Huddleston #4 Iosia/Van Sickle/Hannemann #5 Loker/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen or 1. Martin/Napolean 2. Scoles/Huddleston 3. Hellvig/Ozee 4. Iosia/VanSickle 5. Loker/Hanneman/Maidment/Kekauoha/Rasmussen I think the tops flights could be interchangeable, with any of these pairs being at #1 depending on how the team is doing, and depending on the matchup. Iosia and Van Sickle would be a solid #4 pair, and then we have some good players at the #5 flights (some beach savvy and some good experienced ballers), and we wouldn't be leaving as much talent on the bench. Come on coaches! Be brave, at least be willing to try them out again in practices, and make a change if they look good. I think being bold last year, and making that change up made all the difference to how well the team did at the Tournament! That could be why they wait til the end again lol. Iosia in for the NCAAs was a HUGE gamble lol No, I agree completely about Iosia being a bit of a gamble at the NCAA's last year, but that was more because of Scoles get injured right before the Tournament (at the Big West Tournament). The bold change I think paid off was switching up Martin/Ozee to Maglio/Ozee (flight #1), and Martin/Napolean (flight#3), and Napolean/Loker (flight #5 was in constant flux anyway) which happened on March 16th (after a day and an half practice together).
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Post by Wolfgang on Mar 12, 2020 14:47:13 GMT -5
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Mar 12, 2020 14:52:34 GMT -5
Had they already left for Florida?
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Post by trollhunter on Mar 12, 2020 15:03:12 GMT -5
Had they already left for Florida? They may have already left, and gotten an exception to play. Stetson has changed their schedule to reflect that they are ONLY playing Hawaii this weekend.
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Post by Wolfgang on Mar 12, 2020 15:09:27 GMT -5
On Cindy Luis's blog, she said the UH beach team is at the airport. Her words: "The SandBows are at the airport and likely won’t go to Stetson Tournament."
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Post by wahinefan on Mar 12, 2020 15:39:26 GMT -5
The NCAA has CANCELLED All Winter and Spring Sports Effective Immediately!!!!
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Post by koavball on Mar 12, 2020 18:00:20 GMT -5
In a way I feel for the wahine beach team more, all seniors will probably be back but usc will be a huge force next season this year was wide open for the wahine to win it all finally.
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Post by alexm on Mar 12, 2020 20:38:26 GMT -5
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Post by koavball on Mar 13, 2020 18:51:34 GMT -5
Still feel for the sand bows the most. This season was by far their best shot at a national title.. Free season of Hanna, BVS and Iosia lost. They will get the year of eligibility back but it won’t be on indoor’s dime.
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Post by wahinefan on Mar 13, 2020 19:28:13 GMT -5
The NCAA is allowing Seniors in Beach Volleyball to return in 2021 for an additional year, if they so desire. It looks like it will be up to Dave Matlin to make sure it occurs.
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Post by Guest3 on Mar 13, 2020 21:05:17 GMT -5
The NCAA is allowing Seniors in Beach Volleyball to return in 2021 for an additional year, if they so desire. It looks like it will be up to Dave Matlin to make sure it occurs. I can’t imagine a graduated student wants to come back and play an elective sport and not move forward with life. Oh, wait...this is today’s youth. They’ll all be back. Lol
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Post by Wolfgang on Mar 14, 2020 16:06:01 GMT -5
Which of the "seniors" are most likely to return?
Morgan Martin Amy Ozee Harlee Kekauoha Julia Scoles Norene Iosia
The only ones I see returning are the ones who will still be in school next year, either graduate school or finishing up undergrad.
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