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Post by archiepelago on Jun 20, 2022 21:42:07 GMT -5
When it comes to passing, DeFalco struggled. Both at VNL and Tokyo. We can look at the numbers all we want, but watch the games to see how often USA had to hide DeFlaco in serve receive. While the stats may say Sander's passing wasn't as high as DeFalco, we didn't adjust the passing pattern and pull Anderson in to take Sander out at all. We did for DeFalco. I still think we're better off with Rusell/Jaeschke/DeFalco moving forward. Anderson can stay at OPP until he retires/Gabi takes over. I think Ensing has his moments but we need to see what he's got against tougher competition and without Tuaniga. vnl and tokyo were 2021. watch the latest version of him first
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Post by myhouse911 on Jun 20, 2022 22:19:13 GMT -5
Also, I am a fan of the Russell/Jaeschke pairing/those two in general, I just think it is ignorant to suggest Defalco should be the odd man out when statistically speaking, that is not the case. My post had nothing to do about DeFalco vs. Russell/Jaeschke. And it had nothing to do about DeFalco vs. Sander. Which I don’t want to discuss really anyways since Sander is no longer relevant to future team USA unfortunately. All I was saying is that he wasn’t the greatest in the Olympic Games and that there is room for improvement. Which is why I didn’t quote you for this post..
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Post by akbar on Jun 21, 2022 5:42:18 GMT -5
If Matt stays on the RS, I’d prefer to just keep Russell and Jaeshcke on the left over DeFalco honestly. He just wasn’t it for me during the Olympics. That’s why I asked about moving MA back to the left, ESPECIALLY if Ensing can keep up the level of production he showed last week. dude what are you talking about haha defalco is the answer. he was fresh out of college for the olympic stage with little to no pro experience. especially with sander going to the sand, aaron and tom being injury prone, and matt anderson being straight old. tj arugably the most talented OH to come out of the US since Karch. hes got good size, great ball control. Correction TJ was the most "polished" US player going into college and also coming out of college since karch. I am glad he is on the trip and I can tell you that his teammates are too. One helluva solid player. Talent, ceiling and accomplishments are TBD.
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Post by akbar on Jun 24, 2022 14:56:52 GMT -5
Think the USA wins 3-0 tomorrow and 3-1 vs Poland.
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Post by bruinsgold on Jun 24, 2022 15:14:05 GMT -5
Think the USA wins 3-0 tomorrow and 3-1 vs Poland.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2022 16:39:04 GMT -5
Think the USA wins 3-0 tomorrow and 3-1 vs Poland. Gurl, what are you on and can I have some? I see Bulgaria being feasible but Poland? I'm not so sure on that one.
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Post by archiepelago on Jun 27, 2022 22:06:21 GMT -5
So USA will go against Germany, France, Canada and Australia in Week 3.
With Micah back, I think 3/4 games are doable. The France game will depend on who France will put in Week 3. If there's no Brizard, I think its a win for the USA. Corre still lacks experience and Toniutti will be overwhelmed in blocking Russel and DeFalco. Assuming as well that Russel and Defalco will be in Week3.
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Post by basil on Jun 28, 2022 0:37:10 GMT -5
looks like the NT is in Japan and Micah is there with them
unclear if they flew in someone to replace Jaeschke due to injury
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Post by akbar on Jun 28, 2022 7:39:12 GMT -5
Hey, guys, is there a possibility that in week 3 Shaw plays as an Opppsite.I see some news on twitter said that he ll probably play as an O. As we all know, he had played this position before. Micah has come to Japan,Tuaniga is also in Japan(from his ins). Do we need three setters? And honestly speaking, Shaw is not competitive as a setter since there is Micah and Tuaniga.Tuaniga is not so good, but he can sets Tj well. I miss Micah so much, but I really hope that Shaw can have a chance to play a full game just as Hanes did in week 1. I would expect more than the rostered players for the next round to be in Japan for this week for a training camp.....then sent home. Micah and Josh will be the 2 setters.
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 28, 2022 8:04:32 GMT -5
Hey, guys, is there a possibility that in week 3 Shaw plays as an Opppsite.I see some news on twitter said that he ll probably play as an O. As we all know, he had played this position before. Micah has come to Japan,Tuaniga is also in Japan(from his ins). Do we need three setters? And honestly speaking, Shaw is not competitive as a setter since there is Micah and Tuaniga.Tuaniga is not so good, but he can sets Tj well. I miss Micah so much, but I really hope that Shaw can have a chance to play a full game just as Hanes did in week 1. There is a 0% chance Shaw plays opposite.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2022 13:10:32 GMT -5
Just saw a clip on Instagram showing Micah setting Gabi. A glimpse of the future 😊
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Post by akbar on Jun 29, 2022 13:37:08 GMT -5
Just saw a clip on Instagram showing Micah setting Gabi. A glimpse of the future 😊 I would be alright for Russell and Anderson to play left Gabi playing OPPO for some matches in Paris 2024. 👀👀👀👀👀💯💯
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Post by basil on Jun 29, 2022 13:45:51 GMT -5
Just saw a clip on Instagram showing Micah setting Gabi. A glimpse of the future 😊 I would be alright for Russell and Anderson to play left Gabi playing OPPO for some matches in Paris 2024. 👀👀👀👀👀💯💯 I would be very excited if the USA did this
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 29, 2022 14:57:04 GMT -5
Looks like Anderson is going to CA to train with USA Men's National Team (per his Instagram). Does that mean we will probably see him either in the third or final week of this VNL?
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Post by Disc808 on Jun 29, 2022 14:58:42 GMT -5
Looks like Anderson is going to CA to train with USA Men's National Team (per his Instagram). Does that mean we will probably see him either in the third or final week of this VNL? He’s not on the 25 man roster eligible to play in VNL
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