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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:44:17 GMT -5
i noticed the fans were not happy too, all thought they could medal at home, even on World Cup (i didn't expect it haha). Japan didn't beat Brazil and didn't face Russia but still made it to the Final 6 in WCH. i wonder if they could win over the Russians that time. everyone else gets taller and taller (or at least, more physical) and they pick shorter and shorter players (Ishikawa at 171 (5'7 since this is an American forum) as an OH... really? just stick with Koga and Ishii FFS) Ishikawa practically dismantled the USA during the world cup. Washington just couldn't close the block fast enough IIFC. |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:45:25 GMT -5
F*ck it. I'm pulling an all nighter. Let's get this thread to 150 pages by the first serve.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:45:55 GMT -5
I'm too excited to sleep. I'm like a kid on christmas eve.
Edit: I also drank some cold brew around 4pm today like a noob. Pffft. #wired
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Post by voleypasion on May 24, 2021 23:47:25 GMT -5
i noticed the fans were not happy too, all thought they could medal at home, even on World Cup (i didn't expect it haha). Japan didn't beat Brazil and didn't face Russia but still made it to the Final 6 in WCH. i wonder if they could win over the Russians that time. everyone else gets taller and taller (or at least, more physical) and they pick shorter and shorter players (Ishikawa at 171 (5'7 since this is an American forum) as an OH... really? just stick with Koga and Ishii FFS) pretty small for international level... do they hope she can still grow? don't know. 186 Yamada is a treasure for them. maybe she's their new Shinnabe. (Ishikawa's sister) |
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Post by voleypasion on May 24, 2021 23:48:38 GMT -5
F*ck it. I'm pulling an all nighter. Let's get this thread to 150 pages by the first serve. YEAHHHHH lesgo |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:48:39 GMT -5
everyone else gets taller and taller (or at least, more physical) and they pick shorter and shorter players (Ishikawa at 171 (5'7 since this is an American forum) as an OH... really? just stick with Koga and Ishii FFS) pretty small for international level... do they hope she can still grow? don't know. 186 Yamada is a treasure for them. maybe she's their new Shinnabe. They really miss Saori Kimura who was 6'1". |
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on May 24, 2021 23:48:52 GMT -5
everyone else gets taller and taller (or at least, more physical) and they pick shorter and shorter players (Ishikawa at 171 (5'7 since this is an American forum) as an OH... really? just stick with Koga and Ishii FFS) Ishikawa practically dismantled the USA during the world cup. Washington just couldn't close the block fast enough IIFC. I didn't watch it but checked the stats. God how did she get 23 points when Koga got less 😂 |
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Post by voleypasion on May 24, 2021 23:50:16 GMT -5
pretty small for international level... do they hope she can still grow? don't know. 186 Yamada is a treasure for them. maybe she's their new Shinnabe. They really miss Saori Kimura who was 6'1". for sure... and she is always there when FIVB is in Japan. she was an all around and my dream roster easily. |
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Post by basil on May 24, 2021 23:53:14 GMT -5
I *might* stay up for Netherlands Belgium and then wake up for the USA match...lol
It's definitely more manageable for West Coast people.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:53:21 GMT -5
Ishikawa practically dismantled the USA during the world cup. Washington just couldn't close the block fast enough IIFC. I didn't watch it but checked the stats. God how did she get 23 points when Koga got less 😂 That match revealed a LOT of the USA's weaknesses in defense (as Japan does to most teams). The teams utter collapse in the 4th set towards the end was VERY irritating. Hill subbed in and hit that ball off the antenna and I literally bellowed at the TV. The team having to go 5 sets and then turn around the next morning and play China was, IMO, one of the reasons why we got spanked by them. Granted, China also went 5 vs. Brazil the day before. However, they did get 2-3 hours more rest than the USA did. I also think Karch erred by starting Poulter and not Carlini. Alas....the tournament really didn't have any real implications. |
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Post by voleypasion on May 24, 2021 23:54:05 GMT -5
everyone else gets taller and taller (or at least, more physical) and they pick shorter and shorter players (Ishikawa at 171 (5'7 since this is an American forum) as an OH... really? just stick with Koga and Ishii FFS) Ishikawa practically dismantled the USA during the world cup. Washington just couldn't close the block fast enough IIFC. #iwasthere and man, it was almost a tie-break comeback for Japan... emotional. She's so fast and have a good game play with Kurogo (both played for Toray). |
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2021 23:54:20 GMT -5
I *might* stay up for Netherlands Belgium and then wake up for the USA match...lol lol. That's probably what I'm gonna do. Just take little naps all day during the matches I don't really wanna watch. I can always catch replays later. |
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Post by nativevolley2 on May 24, 2021 23:57:20 GMT -5
I just purchased VolleyballTV; I might have to call in sick.. haha
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Post by voleypasion on May 24, 2021 23:57:54 GMT -5
I *might* stay up for Netherlands Belgium and then wake up for the USA match...lol still deciding since i want to watch GER vs RUS too (it's after the first match, but i want to sleep before USA vs DOM). |
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Post by voleypasion on May 25, 2021 0:05:02 GMT -5
I didn't watch it but checked the stats. God how did she get 23 points when Koga got less 😂 That match revealed a LOT of the USA's weaknesses in defense (as Japan does to most teams). The teams utter collapse in the 4th set towards the end was VERY irritating. Hill subbed in and hit that ball off the antenna and I literally bellowed at the TV. The team having to go 5 sets and then turn around the next morning and play China was, IMO, one of the reasons why we got spanked by them. Granted, China also went 5 vs. Brazil the day before. However, they did get 2-3 hours more rest than the USA did. I also think Karch erred by starting Poulter and not Carlini. Alas....the tournament really didn't have any real implications. i felt like Poulter was untouchable in the World Cup... Carlini only had chance in the third set vs China, if i'm not wrong. |
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