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Post by stanfankev on Sept 16, 2021 12:05:51 GMT -5
Texas = lock Wisconsin = lock Louisville Nebraska
I can't see any team stopping Texas or Wisconsin from getting to the FF. It will have to be some strange magic for one or both of them to get taken down.
Louisville looks really good. Impressive against Kentucky. I'm bought in now.
Nebraska will get things figured out. They've got defensive stars, firepower from all areas of the court, and a deep talented bench. When Stivrins comes back, look out.
I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of another ten different schools busts into the FF though. Teams ranked #3 or #4 through #15 or so are all so interchangeable (as others have also noted).
Some of my "could crash the party" picks are: Stanford Kentucky BYU Baylor
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Post by greatlakesvballer on Sept 16, 2021 12:09:29 GMT -5
I took a chance and put one vote on Oregon.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 16, 2021 12:21:26 GMT -5
I took a chance and put one vote on Oregon. It's only taking a chance if there's a downside for you being wrong. So clearly, you want us to remember your choice and abuse you horrifically if it flames out. This is just the kind of crowd that can help out with that.
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Post by bbg95 on Sept 16, 2021 12:26:23 GMT -5
The third "prediction" isn't even a prediction--it's a lock. I see now why you included the "33% accuracy guarantee" disclaimer in the fine print. Always read the fine print.* *SOURCE: Nicky Minaj's cousin's friend is a lawyer.Even if by some miracle, nobody else complains about the FF coverage, you can just complain yourself and maybe use a burner account to make sure.
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Post by slxpress on Sept 16, 2021 12:36:27 GMT -5
Texas = lock Wisconsin = lock Louisville Nebraska I can't see any team stopping Texas or Wisconsin from getting to the FF. It will have to be some strange magic for one or both of them to get taken down. Louisville looks really good. Impressive against Kentucky. I'm bought in now. Nebraska will get things figured out. They've got defensive stars, firepower from all areas of the court, and a deep talented bench. When Stivrins comes back, look out. I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of another ten different schools bust into the FF though. Teams ranked #3 or #4 through #15 or so are all so interchangeable (as others have also noted). Some of my "could crash the party" picks are: Stanford Kentucky BYU Baylor Texas goes on the road to play Baylor in consecutive matches in Waco on Nov 5-6. If Baylor can run the table, those two matches could very well determine the top seed in the NCAA tournament out of the Big 12. Those two wins at Florida were important for setting the rest of the season for the Bears.
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Post by damienn on Sept 16, 2021 13:21:03 GMT -5
Texas = lock Wisconsin = lock Louisville Nebraska I can't see any team stopping Texas or Wisconsin from getting to the FF. It will have to be some strange magic for one or both of them to get taken down. Louisville looks really good. Impressive against Kentucky. I'm bought in now. Nebraska will get things figured out. They've got defensive stars, firepower from all areas of the court, and a deep talented bench. When Stivrins comes back, look out. I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of another ten different schools bust into the FF though. Teams ranked #3 or #4 through #15 or so are all so interchangeable (as others have also noted). Some of my "could crash the party" picks are: Stanford Kentucky BYU Baylor Texas goes on the road to play Baylor in consecutive matches in Waco on Nov 5-6. If Baylor can run the table, those two matches could very well determine the top seed in the NCAA tournament out of the Big 12. Those two wins at Florida were important for setting the rest of the season for the Bears. that's if nobody else in the big 12 upsets either Texas or Baylor this year.. Kansas State was close to doing that to both, and Kansas did do it to Baylor (and T-Tech was close as well) I could most definitely see it happening this year
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Post by Logan Tom Fan on Sept 16, 2021 13:56:35 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska
Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see!
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on Sept 16, 2021 14:11:43 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! I realize that this is one of those "fun, but insane...really" threads; honestly, it's WAY too early for this to have much meaning. Many picks seem to be legacy ones in origin. To wit: I do not see Nebraska making it. Seeding is so very important in regionals, and they are going to have their work cut out for them in the B1G. As far as Stanford is concerned (and they are my homies), it's an extraordinarily young, and somewhat inexperienced, squad right now! Wisconsin? Choosing them is akin to going to a casino and thinking " this is the time I'm gonna beat the house"! So yeah, have fun with this. But I can see a total matrix of unpredictability in 2021.
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Post by BuckysHeat on Sept 16, 2021 14:17:29 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! I realize that this is one of those "fun, but insane...really" threads; honestly, it's WAY too early for this to have much meaning. Many picks seem to be legacy ones in origin. To wit: I do not see Nebraska making it. Seeding is so very important in regionals, and they are going to have their work cut out for them in the B1G. As far as Stanford is concerned (and they are my homies), it's an extraordinarily young, and somewhat inexperienced, squad right now! Wisconsin? Choosing them is akin to going to a casino and thinking " this is the time I'm gonna beat the house"! So yeah, have fun with this. But I can see a total matrix of unpredictability in 2021. Wisconsin making the final 4 really isn't the issue, it will be finishing it
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Post by Logan Tom Fan on Sept 16, 2021 14:30:27 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! I realize that this is one of those "fun, but insane...really" threads; honestly, it's WAY too early for this to have much meaning. Many picks seem to be legacy ones in origin. To wit: I do not see Nebraska making it. Seeding is so very important in regionals, and they are going to have their work cut out for them in the B1G. As far as Stanford is concerned (and they are my homies), it's an extraordinarily young, and somewhat inexperienced, squad right now! Wisconsin? Choosing them is akin to going to a casino and thinking " this is the time I'm gonna beat the house"! So yeah, have fun with this. But I can see a total matrix of unpredictability in 2021. Rightfully so, thus why I am standing by my picks. My team is no where near this as well but in time, they'll become a national powerhouse again.
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Post by SportyBucky on Sept 16, 2021 14:43:48 GMT -5
Texas = lock Wisconsin = lock Louisville Nebraska I can't see any team stopping Texas or Wisconsin from getting to the FF. It will have to be some strange magic for one or both of them to get taken down. Louisville looks really good. Impressive against Kentucky. I'm bought in now. Nebraska will get things figured out. They've got defensive stars, firepower from all areas of the court, and a deep talented bench. When Stivrins comes back, look out. I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of another ten different schools bust into the FF though. Teams ranked #3 or #4 through #15 or so are all so interchangeable (as others have also noted). Some of my "could crash the party" picks are: Stanford Kentucky BYU Baylor Texas goes on the road to play Baylor in consecutive matches in Waco on Nov 5-6. If Baylor can run the table, those two matches could very well determine the top seed in the NCAA tournament out of the Big 12. Those two wins at Florida were important for setting the rest of the season for the Bears. What Baylor has going for it is it's arrived at a line-up. Yossie should have always been on the right, but makes even more sense having two left side players who can pass. If they can get middle production both blocking and occasionally offensively, they'll be playing well into the tournament.
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Post by volleyaudience on Sept 16, 2021 14:45:19 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! I realize that this is one of those "fun, but insane...really" threads; honestly, it's WAY too early for this to have much meaning. Many picks seem to be legacy ones in origin. To wit: I do not see Nebraska making it. Seeding is so very important in regionals, and they are going to have their work cut out for them in the B1G. As far as Stanford is concerned (and they are my homies), it's an extraordinarily young, and somewhat inexperienced, squad right now! Wisconsin? Choosing them is akin to going to a casino and thinking " this is the time I'm gonna beat the house"! So yeah, have fun with this. But I can see a total matrix of unpredictability in 2021. Ofcourse, you are correct. Just for fun. Everyone can vote their hope. Maybe extra fun for those not in the usual suspects group. And Hope will not last very long for many. Cheers.
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Post by Logan Tom Fan on Sept 16, 2021 14:57:03 GMT -5
I realize that this is one of those "fun, but insane...really" threads; honestly, it's WAY too early for this to have much meaning. Many picks seem to be legacy ones in origin. To wit: I do not see Nebraska making it. Seeding is so very important in regionals, and they are going to have their work cut out for them in the B1G. As far as Stanford is concerned (and they are my homies), it's an extraordinarily young, and somewhat inexperienced, squad right now! Wisconsin? Choosing them is akin to going to a casino and thinking " this is the time I'm gonna beat the house"! So yeah, have fun with this. But I can see a total matrix of unpredictability in 2021. Wisconsin making the final 4 really isn't the issue, it will be finishing it They need to utilize Dana more, and keep feeding her the ball. Even if she get's a hitting error, I'd like to see her get at least 1/3 of the swings, with everyone around her contributing. Devon is a great player and if she can continue playing at the level she has early on, her and Dana will make a nice one two punch for Badgers. Loberg and Hart will be X factors. If they both have great matches, along with Dana and Devon, I can only count a few teams that will match them. But just like with all of the other top teams, it will come down to Wisconsin's defense and passing, as well as, transition game to take to the ship. Determination and drive can only get you so far, but this Badger's team has all the pieces to win it.
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Sept 16, 2021 15:10:02 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! Characterizing a 4x First Team All-American as "unsung hero".... HAHAHAHAHAHA. Rettke hasn't been overlooked or unappreciated by anybody. Nebraska's chances of making the FF goes way up if Stivrins rehabs in time to play, less certain if she doesn't. Hard to say.
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Post by Logan Tom Fan on Sept 16, 2021 15:17:18 GMT -5
This one's hard, and with the way this season has already started with upsets galore, I'm not sure who will take it. My final four is: 1. Texas 2. Wisconsin 3. Stanford 4. Nebraska Although Nebraska has lost two straight, I think they'll recover and slowly find the right players to find the court. What a great way to practice then in the Big Ten. Texas, I feel like they are beatable, but only if all of their players had a bad night. They are strong and between them and Wisconsin, are my favorites to win it all this year. Wisconsin has Dana Rettke and I feel like she will be the unsung hero for this team this year. They need to be feeding her as much as possible, but around her is a talent-laden roster, especially the other 5 on the court with her. Stanford is my fourth pick and I choose them because I feel like they have something to prove, given how last year played out for them. With the addition of Francis to the starting line up, this team will be lethal. The Pac-12 will offer a lot of challenges for this group, but will they rise above it all and take the NCAA crown as well? We shall see! Characterizing a 4x First Team All-American as "unsung hero".... HAHAHAHAHAHA. Rettke hasn't been overlooked or unappreciated by anybody. Nebraska's chances of making the FF goes way up if Stivrins rehabs in time to play, less certain if she doesn't. Hard to say. Right, but they are looking for that elusive National Championship. She's going to have to be the leader to get her team to that point so yes, she would be a hero after all, I mean that's the only thing she's missing from her collegiate resume.
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