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Post by VT Five-0 on Sept 1, 2023 15:31:42 GMT -5
JFK, Williams is soooooooo bad. Is she blowing Brad? Why is she playing?Completely inappropriate. This is your warning not to post these type of comments again.
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Post by hapaguy on Sept 1, 2023 16:07:42 GMT -5
I definitely understand your point, but I'm also not sure what the solution is. For the seasons far, Amber is our only hitter hitting over .200, and I don't think pulling our best passing OH (even for a few rotations) is the answer to the offensive woes. I think we could potentially move Riley to the OPP position to limit the number of attempts that she gets, and we could have Paula (with Tali as a DS) or Tali at the other OH position opposite of Caylen? Or possibly we could see more action from Kendra? I feel like Robyn will mostly stick with the same lineup though, minus possibly having Paula come in the front row for Tali at OPP, and I would love to see Jacyn come in for Kennedi when she's struggling. There’s no solution in regards of Riley. I think we are just stuck with Riley starting at the pin and we have to take whatever she has to offer rather she’s hot or cold. But I would love to see some changes and subs too. USC is definitely not going to let this next game pass them. They practically handed almost a full set just by service errors and I don’t think that’s going to happen the next time. IMHO Riley has all the tools but lacks the mental part of the game. I've watched a bunch of UH's beach matches the last couple of years and it's the same - Riley gets in a little funk and Loker would have to carry them. If only Robyn could get into Riley's head and fix that Riley would be fine.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 1, 2023 16:13:05 GMT -5
Surprising that Hawai'i is 3-1 against a good schedule so far with such paltry hitting percentages. Man, Amber and Caylen are really bailing this team out.
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Post by trojansc on Sept 1, 2023 16:14:18 GMT -5
Surprising that Hawai'i is 3-1 against a good schedule so far with such paltry hitting percentages. Man, Amber and Caylen are really bailing this team out. I wish Igiede could have played with Danielson or Nikki Taylor. Igiede-Hewitt combo? Man that would be fun to watch.
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Post by hapaguy on Sept 1, 2023 16:38:51 GMT -5
Surprising that Hawai'i is 3-1 against a good schedule so far with such paltry hitting percentages. Man, Amber and Caylen are really bailing this team out. I wish Igiede could have played with Danielson or Nikki Taylor. Igiede-Hewitt combo? Man that would be fun to watch. Yeah Hawaii has had a lot of good middles over the years - Bown, Ljungqvist, Lima, Gustin, Kaufman, Magill, Maglio, off of the top of my head. A combo of Igiede with any of those former players would have been awesome.
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Post by Barefoot In Kailua on Sept 1, 2023 16:57:26 GMT -5
Surprising that Hawai'i is 3-1 against a good schedule so far with such paltry hitting percentages. Man, Amber and Caylen are really bailing this team out. I wish Igiede could have played with Danielson or Nikki Taylor. Igiede-Hewitt combo? Man that would be fun to watch. Danielson, Hartong, Hewitt and Igiedi? yes sir! With that said, Hartong was a middle in 2011. Amber, Emily Maglio, and Nikki, yes!
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Post by hapaguy on Sept 1, 2023 16:59:32 GMT -5
I wish Igiede could have played with Danielson or Nikki Taylor. Igiede-Hewitt combo? Man that would be fun to watch. Danielson, Hartong, Hewitt and Igiedi? yes sir! Amber and Nikki, yes! With Robyn (in her prime) or Kanoe setting with Ali Longo as the lib. What a team!
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Post by eyelander on Sept 1, 2023 17:13:08 GMT -5
Danielson, Hartong, Hewitt and Igiedi? yes sir! Amber and Nikki, yes! With Robyn (in her prime) or Kanoe setting with Ali Longo as the lib. What a team! We May have to start another All-Wahine team again. Kanoe will always be my 1st team setter. I’d probably have to add Amber somewhere in there?
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Post by Seahawks 1972 on Sept 1, 2023 17:54:51 GMT -5
Wags 12Kills and 13Digs Double/Double Crickets You’re always trying to prove a point… We’ll take the win but she still hit a .159. It’s not being negative but I think you’re missing the point that she needs to offer more especially for her position and that she’s a senior. Some people calling her a queen and praising her for that performance is questionable. That’s like calling Taylor Swift a Queen next to Beyonce. But a win is a win for the team! And I'm glad you got it.!
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Post by rainbowcard on Sept 1, 2023 18:12:51 GMT -5
I wish Igiede could have played with Danielson or Nikki Taylor. Igiede-Hewitt combo? Man that would be fun to watch. Danielson, Hartong, Hewitt and Igiedi? yes sir! With that said, Hartong was a middle in 2011. Amber, Emily Maglio, and Nikki, yes! OMG this would have been a top team! Mags was so good, and how I wish we would get another Nikki lol
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Post by Gladys Kravitz on Sept 1, 2023 19:07:28 GMT -5
Will the Wahine leave Southern Cal circling the drain 4 match's into the season with a victory on Saturday?
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Post by dd2000 on Sept 1, 2023 19:37:44 GMT -5
I finally got the chance to sit down and watch this match. Hard fought match by both teams. Skylar Fields is an amazing player. Her court vision is uncanny. Her and Amber alone are worth the price of admission. Man I wish I was there to watch these players live.
I want to make a final comment on the controversial call near the end of set five, that Fight USC could not let go of (and yes you are a cry baby). "The Hawaii announcers even said it hit the floor". No. The Hawaii announcers did not say that. Chris said "I think the hand was mostly under it" early on. One angle showed the hand under the ball. The other angle was not conclusive. Furthermore, Chris, right before the call was confirmed, said "the call will stand". So not only is Fight USC a cry baby (and a loser for claiming his own teams player blows the coach for playing time), but he lies about what the announcers say about a call, in order to support his falonious assertion that the refs gave the match to Hawaii. Those refs worked their butt off in this match, as is the case day in and day out across the country, and deserve better. These refs, in this match, deserve better. Shame on you Fight USC. "Fans" like you make sport less than it should be for everyone.
OK, can't wait for the rematch. This two match approach with USC has been amazing thus far over these past three years.
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Post by dd2000 on Sept 1, 2023 19:52:33 GMT -5
There's no way that call stands. It should have at least been inconclusive at the worst case scenario. I still don't know how you look at that replay and don't see the majority of the ball hitting the floor, but, whatever. Neither team deserved to win. Sad what USC and Hawaii volleyball matches have become. Sad what USC and Hawaii matches have become? Are you even serious? These matches have been entertaining, and feature athletes like Skylar Fields, and Amber Igiede. Sad is comments like yours IMO. This was a battle with amazing defense on both sides, some struggling offense early in the season, and a nail bitter finish. C Mac is anything but a homer if you follow Hawaii matches and listen to the televised announcers for Hawaii volleyball. Even he said right before the play was called, "the play will stand". So to assert you saw something different than him, more conclusive than him, is just homerism. The one angle looked like the hand was under the ball. The other angle looked like the ball 'may' have hit the floor, but in that angle the hand was approaching from the back side of the ball, where the camera could not catch it. So the right call was made. Don't minimize a great series and great effort by the players and coaches of both teams.
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Post by wahinefan on Sept 1, 2023 20:09:32 GMT -5
The way the Wahine played in that 5th set is basically, I am thinking, the way Robyn wants the players to play every set. The Wahine team, in that 5th set, scrapped for every single point. They played defense, made timely blocks, served tough, and had effective, aggressive swings.
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Post by gobows on Sept 1, 2023 20:51:37 GMT -5
I will be in attendance for these matches this week. My first time in Hawaii! Looking forward to taking in a match in the Stan Sherriff Center and seeing what all the hype is about. Wondering if you enjoyed the match? the food? the stream of opinion? And another game tomorrow!!
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