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Post by akbar on Aug 17, 2022 10:08:45 GMT -5
TEAM USA in Italy for Friendlies. Opp: Kyle Russell, Anderson/Defalco Setter: Christenson & Tuaniga OH: Aaron Russell, Muagututia, Kessel, Anderson/Defalco MB:Smith, Jendryk, Mitchem, Averill Libero: Shoji & Briggs Seems lock for WC... So my intuition tells me. Opp: Kyle Russell(serving spec), Anderson(starter) Ensing (backup) Setter: Christenson & Tuaniga OH: Aaron Russell(starter), DeFalco (starter) Muagututia (backup), Kessel MB:Smith (starter), Jendryk(starter), Mitchem, Averill(will get time) Libero: Shoji Pastuer and Briggs there now but go home after friendlies Kessel or Mitchem can wear the 2nd L jersey.
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Post by myhouse911 on Aug 19, 2022 3:24:00 GMT -5
Ew, Muagututia was OH1 and DeFalco OH2 in clips I saw of the Italy match. I will assume this was only to get TJ some time in the OH2 slot so Russell can be OH1. And Muagututia can take a seat where he belongs.
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Post by hanson on Aug 19, 2022 4:38:14 GMT -5
Likely K. Russell based on social media footage. Defalco has been shown playing OPP while Anderson OH, so that makes me think we'll see Kessell heading to Worlds as the 4th OH - assuming Anderson/Defalco are options to switch roles, then it doesn't make much sense to bring a 3rd OPP in K. Russell. I’m not sure if that’s the case. It could’ve just been Anderson stepping in to pass as an OPP and hitting out of the bic while DeFalco hits out of D. In a lot of the clips Matt is playing position 1/2, and TJ is in positions 6/4 a lot. Don’t know for sure tho Why are there so many people surprised at him passing as something new? How little of US men do they watch? He ALWAYS passes as an opp for USA, in rotation 1 front left to cover the back row OH and in front right; in 2018 he passed in three rotations, including the back right. They designed this way to protect Aaron’s passing. Anyone remembers when Aaron first turned pro ( in Perugia), he got subbed out A LOT because he passsed so bad and no opposites at the club level are paid to cover OH’s passing.
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Post by myhouse911 on Aug 20, 2022 3:40:45 GMT -5
I’m not sure if that’s the case. It could’ve just been Anderson stepping in to pass as an OPP and hitting out of the bic while DeFalco hits out of D. In a lot of the clips Matt is playing position 1/2, and TJ is in positions 6/4 a lot. Don’t know for sure tho Why are there so many people surprised at him passing as something new? How little of US men do they watch? He ALWAYS passes as an opp for USA, in rotation 1 front left to cover the back row OH and in front right; in 2018 he passed in three rotations, including the back right. They designed this way to protect Aaron’s passing. Anyone remembers when Aaron first turned pro ( in Perugia), he got subbed out A LOT because he passsed so bad and no opposites at the club level are paid to cover OH’s passing. I don't think anyone is surprised by this, actually. Disc gave their thoughts based off what they say, as did I - which was based off videos I saw that were posted of point play, where Matt was playing in 6 and TJ was playing in 1. No serve reception happening.
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Post by basil on Aug 22, 2022 10:47:30 GMT -5
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Post by future on Sept 9, 2022 20:26:12 GMT -5
I can share that more than just Micah (which was significant) was not close to 100% in the final 2 matches.
Lots of guts to fight thru the pain and discomfort.
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Post by momorabbit on Sept 9, 2022 21:58:33 GMT -5
I can share that more than just Micah (which was significant) was not close to 100% in the final 2 matches. Lots of guts to fight thru the pain and discomfort. How much pain Micah has to endure..... This is going to be so hard for him.... I hope this does not affect too much in his future career .... Who else is paining, can you just share the name, plz
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Post by Volleyfan024 on Sept 9, 2022 22:06:06 GMT -5
I can share that more than just Micah (which was significant) was not close to 100% in the final 2 matches. Lots of guts to fight thru the pain and discomfort. How much pain Micah has to endure..... This is going to be so hard for him.... I hope this does not affect too much in his future career .... Who else is paining, can you just share the name, plz I am sure that Ron and TJ are feeling it after how much time they both spent on the court this summer.
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Post by momorabbit on Sept 9, 2022 22:36:32 GMT -5
How much pain Micah has to endure..... This is going to be so hard for him.... I hope this does not affect too much in his future career .... Who else is paining, can you just share the name, plz I am sure that Ron and TJ are feeling it after how much time they both spent on the court this summer. That's probably one reason Aaron went to japan because the Italian club and the national team are tooooo much for a player?(I am just guessing) This reminds of me Yuki Ishikawa's performance in Milano(really not satisfying) and the Japan national team relies him sooo much, even more than Aaron in USA team(just my opinion)
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Post by HandeBallerdın on Sept 10, 2022 6:20:30 GMT -5
I am sure that Ron and TJ are feeling it after how much time they both spent on the court this summer. That's probably one reason Aaron went to japan because the Italian club and the national team are tooooo much for a player?(I am just guessing) This reminds of me Yuki Ishikawa's performance in Milano(really not satisfying) and the Japan national team relies him sooo much, even more than Aaron in USA team(just my opinion) its not too much for most of the world’s stars. This seems a bit patronising.
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Post by akbar on Sept 10, 2022 7:07:30 GMT -5
I am sure that Ron and TJ are feeling it after how much time they both spent on the court this summer. That's probably one reason Aaron went to japan because the Italian club and the national team are tooooo much for a player?(I am just guessing) This reminds of me Yuki Ishikawa's performance in Milano(really not satisfying) and the Japan national team relies him sooo much, even more than Aaron in USA team(just my opinion) The Japan experience will be a great experience and lucrative for Aaron. Fairly certain, Aaron Russell is 100% healthy, tired I am sure, but ready for the Japanese experience. But yes he, David Smith and TJ were asked to play in nearly every match this summer from May to early Sept. With no break. It was a long summer and our team was in the mix for sure. I would imagine the eventual World Champ is Poland and their is no shame in losing to the home team and one that is arguably the best in the world as it stands.
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Post by momorabbit on Sept 10, 2022 14:39:51 GMT -5
That's probably one reason Aaron went to japan because the Italian club and the national team are tooooo much for a player?(I am just guessing) This reminds of me Yuki Ishikawa's performance in Milano(really not satisfying) and the Japan national team relies him sooo much, even more than Aaron in USA team(just my opinion) The Japan experience will be a great experience and lucrative for Aaron. Fairly certain, Aaron Russell is 100% healthy, tired I am sure, but ready for the Japanese experience. But yes he, David Smith and TJ were asked to play in nearly every match this summer from May to early Sept. With no break. It was a long summer and our team was in the mix for sure. I would imagine the eventual World Champ is Poland and their is no shame in losing to the home team and one that is arguably the best in the world as it stands. After seeing today's result I think USA Team has done the best they can do. They can battle with the world ranking No.1 in five set. It is a tough road to recover from last year's disaster result and glad to see that the team is improving so much in such a short time period, although a lot of places are concerning still. Glad to see that Aaron Russell is healthy. Hope he does not need to spike so much in Japan, and improve more about defense and passing. These can help him become a more balanced outside hitter. Will Matt/Tom come to China? From Chinese social media resource, it is highly likely that they will not hold the competition due to Covid policy(not sure though). Hope Matt can keep this momentum, Tom can improve more about passing and defense. Team still relies so heavily on Matt...
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Post by myhouse911 on Nov 6, 2022 5:27:11 GMT -5
FYI for the Jaeschke fans, he was actually not injured this summer. He had to take time off so he could finally finish his degree. Re: the World's team left the day after he finished his program.
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Post by archiepelago on Nov 6, 2022 5:41:55 GMT -5
FYI for the Jaeschke fans, he was actually not injured this summer. He had to take time off so he could finally finish his degree. Re: the World's team left the day after he finished his program. Source: My imagination still keeps pointing at Paige and Sander's wedding. LOL
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Post by akbar on Nov 6, 2022 7:28:39 GMT -5
FYI for the Jaeschke fans, he was actually not injured this summer. He had to take time off so he could finally finish his degree. Re: the World's team left the day after he finished his program. Source: Gee whiz....it's like people were told of this before? 😐Smh
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