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Post by averagefan69 on Jun 13, 2022 11:30:47 GMT -5
Josh has been setting an incredible offense this leg. Excited to see what else he can accomplish with this young group. I still feel if Ma'a wants it, he beats out Josh. However, if it were decided today who will be the 2nd setter in 2024, I believe it goes to Josh.
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Post by wilbur on Jun 13, 2022 14:25:10 GMT -5
A serious question: will Sander come back if his beach venture fails? He probably doesn't even know. I am not sure they need him enough to take away one of the younger guy's chances to get experience. He is high level and was one of the best in the world for sure but the new guys are looking good and if MA can play a veteran role as a passing pin, the team is headed in a great direction. I saw in 2008 (USA) and more recently 2021 (FRA) that chemistry can be more important than having the best players in the world on the floor.
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Post by akbar on Jun 14, 2022 5:44:46 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia
June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran
June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria
June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland
****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany
July 07, 2022 USA vs France
July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada
July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina
For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable
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Post by averagefan69 on Jun 14, 2022 8:57:08 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland ****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany July 07, 2022 USA vs France July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable Forgive me for asking a question that has probably already been answered but where is Matt?
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Post by backinthesaddle on Jun 14, 2022 8:58:20 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland ****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany July 07, 2022 USA vs France July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable Roster is set and they leave this week for Bulgaria and don’t return until after Osaka. Some swap outs with vets returning. The remaining players are back in the USA gym with a group selected earlier to prepare for two Pan Am Cup competitions in July and August…
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Post by vball70 on Jun 14, 2022 9:04:20 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland ****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany July 07, 2022 USA vs France July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable Roster is set and they leave tomorrow for Bulgaria and don’t return until after Osaka. Some swap outs with vets returning. The remaining players are back in the USA gym with a group selected earlier to prepare for two Pan Am Cup competitions in July and August…
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Post by vball70 on Jun 14, 2022 9:05:00 GMT -5
Who's in the group selected for Pan Am Cup competitions?
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Post by akbar on Jun 14, 2022 9:59:41 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland ****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany July 07, 2022 USA vs France July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable Forgive me for asking a question that has probably already been answered but where is Matt? Much deserved and earned time with Family
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Post by akbar on Jun 14, 2022 10:00:24 GMT -5
So I was thinking for this next leg of VNL we go with pretty much the same team but add TJ to help Russell and Jaeschke. Russell and Jaeschke are playing so we'll keep them going. Same Opposites Middles - same except switch out Smith for Stahl and give David a rest. Setters -same Liberos -same USA can win all these but maybe a 3-1 record comes out. June 22, 2022 USA vs Serbia June 23, 2022 USA vs Iran June 25, 2022 USA vs Bulgaria June 26, 2022 USA vs Poland ****** Add Christenson,Shoji, Wildman or Rottman and give Tom and Aaron a rest and go 3-1 here. July 05, 2022 Osaka Japan uSA vs Germany July 07, 2022 USA vs France July 09, 2022 USA vs Canada July 10, 2022 USA vs Argentina For playoffs/Finals bring in all vets except Matt who is unavailable Roster is set and they leave this week for Bulgaria and don’t return until after Osaka. Some swap outs with vets returning. The remaining players are back in the USA gym with a group selected earlier to prepare for two Pan Am Cup competitions in July and August… Am I close?
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Post by averagefan69 on Jun 14, 2022 10:44:59 GMT -5
Forgive me for asking a question that has probably already been answered but where is Matt? Much deserved and earned time with Family Good to hear, it's a grueling schedule for one of the world's best, glad he's taking time off!
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 15, 2022 14:52:33 GMT -5
Idk if I’m reading too much into this …
But based off of Briggs IG post is he done with VNL? And Shoji/Dagostino will be the liberos for the rest of the way?
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Post by vbcoach06 on Jun 15, 2022 15:19:19 GMT -5
Idk if I’m reading too much into this … But based off of Briggs IG post is he done with VNL? And Shoji/Dagostino will be the liberos for the rest of the way? I don't think you're reading too much in to it, I think that's exactly spot on.
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Post by bruinsgold on Jun 15, 2022 15:21:53 GMT -5
Idk if I’m reading too much into this … But based off of Briggs IG post is he done with VNL? And Shoji/Dagostino will be the liberos for the rest of the way? Unfortunately, I think so, especially since the team is going straight from Bulgaria to Japan. It's a shame -- I really wanted to see him get court time 😕
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 15, 2022 15:22:09 GMT -5
Idk if I’m reading too much into this … But based off of Briggs IG post is he done with VNL? And Shoji/Dagostino will be the liberos for the rest of the way? I don't think you're reading too much in to it, I think that's exactly spot on. That’s a bummer if true. I’m glad he got the experience training with the senior team and it looks like he had a great time in Brazil. But would’ve been nice to see him in action for at least one match (Netherlands for example). Maybe he wasn’t ready to contribute at this level, which is fine.
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Post by backinthesaddle on Jun 15, 2022 15:41:22 GMT -5
Sure would have been nice to see Mason Briggs get some VNL court time but only two Libero’s travel. So, with Shoji back, one stays home. Briggs and the other VNL rostered players that didn’t travel to Bulgaria will continue to train in Anaheim with the group preparing for the two upcoming Pan Am Cup tournaments.
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