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Post by basil on May 26, 2022 21:11:50 GMT -5
dont like that that's a couple of easier matches gone...chances to play some depth and get some more wins under our belt missing Italy is fine But I think Italy will play their younger players. Not their olympians. considering their younger players won the Euros last year...that's still a dangerous team
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Post by dl3ww on May 28, 2022 5:07:56 GMT -5
Ik I’m late, but where’s Ben Patch?😭
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Post by bruinsgold on May 28, 2022 9:32:48 GMT -5
Ik I’m late, but where’s Ben Patch?😭
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Post by basil on May 28, 2022 12:02:45 GMT -5
Ik I’m late, but where’s Ben Patch?😭 you missed all the tea?
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Post by dl3ww on May 28, 2022 14:55:17 GMT -5
Ik I’m late, but where’s Ben Patch?😭 you missed all the tea? Yes, I just started actually keeping up with the Men’s team, it’s in one of the old threads?😭
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Post by basil on May 28, 2022 15:17:22 GMT -5
Yes, I just started actually keeping up with the Men’s team, it’s in one of the old threads?😭 i'll put you up to speed quickly he didn't take too kindly to being left off the Olympic roster last season...and likely won't be asked to come back ever again
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Post by dl3ww on May 28, 2022 16:47:34 GMT -5
Yes, I just started actually keeping up with the Men’s team, it’s in one of the old threads?😭 i'll put you up to speed quickly he didn't take too kindly to being left off the Olympic roster last season...and likely won't be asked to come back ever again Is he done with volleyball altogether or just the US team?
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Post by Disc808 on May 28, 2022 17:05:17 GMT -5
i'll put you up to speed quickly he didn't take too kindly to being left off the Olympic roster last season...and likely won't be asked to come back ever again Is he done with volleyball altogether or just the US team? There are some doubts/rumors of whether or not he will return to his pro team (or continue playing pro at all)
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Post by Disc808 on May 28, 2022 20:47:12 GMT -5
For World Championships, as of right now I expect the following:
S: Christenson, Tuaniga OH: DeFalco, Jaeschke, Russell MB: Holt, Smith, Jendryk, Stahl OPP: Anderson L: Shoji, Dagostino
That's 12 players. I think middle could be interesting if Averill wants to give it a go but idk. Gasman might be too inexperienced but I hope he gets good looks at VNL. Second opposite will need to be figured out, which puts us at 13 players. Which position should Speraw fill out the roster with to reach 14? Five middles might be excessive (if I'm not mistaken they did that in 2018 and Langlois was the only backup OH). In theory, you could take a young player in that last spot to give them experience but idk how likely that is. Also, plz no Muagututia. I'd say take a pin in that last spot. You could argue whoever is the best server not already chosen should make it as a serving sub lol. VNL will tell us a lot hopefully.
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Post by bruinsgold on May 28, 2022 21:46:56 GMT -5
For World Championships, as of right now I expect the following: S: Christenson, Tuaniga OH: DeFalco, Jaeschke, Russell MB: Holt, Smith, Jendryk, Stahl OPP: Anderson L: Shoji, Dagostino That's 12 players. I think middle could be interesting if Averill wants to give it a go but idk. Gasman might be too inexperienced but I hope he gets good looks at VNL. Second opposite will need to be figured out, which puts us at 13 players. Which position should Speraw fill out the roster with to reach 14? Five middles might be excessive (if I'm not mistaken they did that in 2018 and Langlois was the only backup OH). In theory, you could take a young player in that last spot to give them experience but idk how likely that is. Also, plz no Muagututia. I'd say take a pin in that last spot. You could argue whoever is the best server not already chosen should make it as a serving sub lol. VNL will tell us a lot hopefully. You could argue bringing TWO more OPPs since there are those so vocal about Anderson on the left. He could be someone they start at OPP and, in a dire situation, use as a 4th OH. Bring Kyle Russell if he performs well at VNL. He has a wicked serve that could be use when needed. Add Ensing as a backup OPP. Either way, I agree -- let VNL be the end of the road for Muagututia.
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Post by pittsburgh7717 on May 28, 2022 21:54:52 GMT -5
Yes, I just started actually keeping up with the Men’s team, it’s in one of the old threads?😭 i'll put you up to speed quickly he didn't take too kindly to being left off the Olympic roster last season...and likely won't be asked to come back ever again Wait what? I need some more tea over here sis...
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Post by Disc808 on May 28, 2022 21:59:06 GMT -5
Also, I hope Isaacson gets some opportunities to gain experience. No offense to Shaw, but USA should be investing in the future.
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Post by hanson on May 29, 2022 0:45:58 GMT -5
Yes, I just started actually keeping up with the Men’s team, it’s in one of the old threads?😭 i'll put you up to speed quickly he didn't take too kindly to being left off the Olympic roster last season...and likely won't be asked to come back ever again What did he say? Missed that part too
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Post by hanson on May 29, 2022 0:52:08 GMT -5
For World Championships, as of right now I expect the following: S: Christenson, Tuaniga OH: DeFalco, Jaeschke, Russell MB: Holt, Smith, Jendryk, Stahl OPP: Anderson L: Shoji, Dagostino That's 12 players. I think middle could be interesting if Averill wants to give it a go but idk. Gasman might be too inexperienced but I hope he gets good looks at VNL. Second opposite will need to be figured out, which puts us at 13 players. Which position should Speraw fill out the roster with to reach 14? Five middles might be excessive (if I'm not mistaken they did that in 2018 and Langlois was the only backup OH). In theory, you could take a young player in that last spot to give them experience but idk how likely that is. Also, plz no Muagututia. I'd say take a pin in that last spot. You could argue whoever is the best server not already chosen should make it as a serving sub lol. VNL will tell us a lot hopefully. Jake Hanes, baby! Let him shine. In theory, 3 OHs are enough, and that’s the only quality 3 we have. The 4th OH is always bench warmer. I’ll take Gasman over whoever besides Holt. One could argue retiring Smith now, but given him just playing and winning Champions League, Gasman needs to put on a hella of performance to justify his position
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Post by hanson on May 29, 2022 1:01:38 GMT -5
Teams like Japan and Slovenia are much like the USA of the last two quads: lack of quality B-squad. Slovenia nearly played their starters for the entirety of last years VNL. Japan is sending their A squad right from the first week, and will be hard to beat if US don’t play most starters.
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