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Post by vbshrink on Mar 14, 2023 10:35:43 GMT -5
Well, that's an interesting step backwards in time. I thought the whole point of discontinuing the tournament was to let teams be fresher going into post-season, and to avoid having bubble teams take unexpected losses and hurt their chances. Has any of that changed?
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Post by anOPINionATEDbeACH(hookemboo) on Mar 14, 2023 12:06:18 GMT -5
I like it 😭 I feel like it builds excitement for the game and determines who's really the best team at the end of the season in the SEC. I mean, basketball does it so why can't volleyball??
I would often watch the womens/ men's basketball SEC tournaments being packed and HYPED and wished volleyball got the same.... And it would really fun if a underdog team was to randomly go on a winning streak to get a bid in the NCAA tournament!
If promoted well, people will come and the games could be huge and a big step as a volleyball Conference. Especially with Big programs names like Texas and Oklahoma joining.
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Post by trojansc on Mar 14, 2023 13:08:03 GMT -5
Well, that's an interesting step backwards in time. I thought the whole point of discontinuing the tournament was to let teams be fresher going into post-season, and to avoid having bubble teams take unexpected losses and hurt their chances. Has any of that changed? First part yes — second part, I think that was ill-informed thought process. More upside than downside for P5 teams in conference tournaments. Maximize opportunities for bonus points/top 25-50 wins/at-larges and seeds. Yes, there is always a chance of an unexpected loss, but the way RPI works in our sport, having a conference tournament is generally not going to hurt. You can really protect yourself by limiting the # of teams who play in it — but I don’t know if P5 conferences will go that route. |
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Post by Friday on Mar 14, 2023 13:11:27 GMT -5
It will make for great TV and buzz around the game and the conference. I think it is great and will be a fun experience for fans and teams.
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Post by n00b on Mar 14, 2023 22:41:25 GMT -5
Atlanta would be the natural choice for a city to host the event but I'm not sure they have an ideal venue. State Farm Arena seems too big (21,000), but Gateway Arena where the WNBA plays is too small (only 3,000).
Nashville would also be great.
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Post by nakedcrayon on Mar 14, 2023 23:10:09 GMT -5
I can see the tourney being the way to have 18 conference games. Everyone plays everyone so that is 15 matches plus guarantee of three in the tourney for the normal 18 matches played in conference
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Post by cbrown1709 on Mar 15, 2023 2:00:53 GMT -5
Atlanta would be the natural choice for a city to host the event but I'm not sure they have an ideal venue. State Farm Arena seems too big (21,000), but Gateway Arena where the WNBA plays is too small (only 3,000). Nashville would also be great. Bring it to Nashville. |
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Post by slxpress on Mar 15, 2023 3:54:50 GMT -5
Not a fan of conference tournament for volleyball. Just don't think it is necessary. But if they are going to have one I would say go to Club style rules and make it best 2 out 3 and play the tournament in a two day format. Just don't think there is any benefit to having a conference tournament at this level. I am almost positive this decision is greatly influenced by ESPN, and for TV purposes they’re going to want a single elimination tournament. I’m with you, though. Not a fan. |
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Post by SayonaraTachikara on Mar 15, 2023 9:01:06 GMT -5
Atlanta would be the natural choice for a city to host the event but I'm not sure they have an ideal venue. State Farm Arena seems too big (21,000), but Gateway Arena where the WNBA plays is too small (only 3,000). Nashville would also be great. They could do it at the Gas South Arena just outside Atlanta. 13K capacity is perfect. |
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Post by n00b on Mar 15, 2023 10:15:14 GMT -5
Atlanta would be the natural choice for a city to host the event but I'm not sure they have an ideal venue. State Farm Arena seems too big (21,000), but Gateway Arena where the WNBA plays is too small (only 3,000). Nashville would also be great. They could do it at the Gas South Arena just outside Atlanta. 13K capacity is perfect. Hadn't heard of this place, but I agree. Looks like they're hosting SEC Gymnastics this weekend. |
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Post by badgerbyproxy on Mar 15, 2023 10:34:55 GMT -5
Atlanta would be the natural choice for a city to host the event but I'm not sure they have an ideal venue. State Farm Arena seems too big (21,000), but Gateway Arena where the WNBA plays is too small (only 3,000). Nashville would also be great. Bring it to Nashville. Nashville could definitely be a good option for the first tournament site. Since it would line up with Vanderbilt launching the volleyball program, it could be a fun introduction for them and a way to incentivize the growth of the program. |
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Post by stevehorn on Mar 15, 2023 14:00:22 GMT -5
The new Moody Center at Texas would be a great venue. Normal configuration is about 10K and I believe it can hold over 15K if needed.
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Post by nakedcrayon on Mar 15, 2023 14:27:32 GMT -5
The new Moody Center at Texas would be a great venue. Normal configuration is about 10K and I believe it can hold over 15K if needed. LOL, Arent even playing in the conference yet and you want the newest school that is farthest west of all the teams to host it |
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Post by stevehorn on Mar 15, 2023 14:46:41 GMT -5
The new Moody Center at Texas would be a great venue. Normal configuration is about 10K and I believe it can hold over 15K if needed. LOL, Arent even playing in the conference yet and you want the newest school that is farthest west of all the teams to host it Yep. |
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Post by slxpress on Mar 15, 2023 15:03:18 GMT -5
The new Moody Center at Texas would be a great venue. Normal configuration is about 10K and I believe it can hold over 15K if needed. LOL, Arent even playing in the conference yet and you want the newest school that is farthest west of all the teams to host it That’s how we roll. While I don’t consider it realistic, I will point out Texas has the best fan support, the most storied program, Austin has a bigger metro population than Nashville, no professional teams, almost no scheduled competition for the facilities (other than music/performance events and UT’s basketball teams). If the tournament were to be rotated I feel like Austin should get serious consideration. For personal reasons I’d prefer Houston, which has a considerable contingent of A&M and LSU fans, but Houston hasn’t seemed interested in the volleyball Final Four, so I don’t know why they’d be interested in an SEC tournament instead, especially without a local school to host (although A&M could easily host if they wanted to). That would be my chief concern regarding Nashville or Atlanta, too. Why would they be fired up for an SEC tournament when they’ve shown no interest in the Final Four? |
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