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Post by volleyguy on Nov 26, 2023 1:38:29 GMT -5
I think having the final match in a separate thread would be optimal. The back to back matches in the same thread worked fine, but it seemed easier to get a little lost when it came to the final match. Thanks for all the hard work.
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Post by Psychopotamus on Nov 26, 2023 1:40:06 GMT -5
Question for next year... was having the entire tournament (all 5 matches) in a single VT thread "good", "okay", "bad" or "terrible"? I would have rather had separate match threads, but it did make for some interesting interactions. (i.e. ___ went 5 tonight, they're going to be tired for ___ tomorrow) that created some narratives we may not have seen otherwise. |
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Post by rainbowcard on Nov 26, 2023 1:54:25 GMT -5
Question for next year... was having the entire tournament (all 5 matches) in a single VT thread "good", "okay", "bad" or "terrible"? it is okay, but for sure the final match should have its own thread especially if it’s one that Hawaii is in since lots of fans on this forum |
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Post by ohi87 on Nov 26, 2023 2:03:54 GMT -5
I didn't think I could like Amber more, but watching the post-game conference and seeing her put her MVP trophy under the table is MVP stuff. Going to miss Amber in so many ways.
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Post by noblesol on Nov 26, 2023 2:21:05 GMT -5
Semi-finals RPI Adj. data: from stats.ncaa.org as of all matches 11/24/23 UCSB vs. Beach: - Before: UCSB RPI Adj. 36; Beach RPI Adj. 67. - After: UCSB RPI Adj. 38; Beach RPI Adj. 60. Hawai'i vs. CP: - Before: Hawaii RPI Adj. 61; CP RPI Adj. 94. - After: Hawaii RPI Adj. 56; CP RPI Adj. 97. Historically, NCAAT at-large last-in have been in the RPI mid-to-low 40's. Very rarely a team in the low 50's gets in, and Teams in mid-30s have been left out/overlooked. ------------------------------------------------ KPI is now a primary criteria. Will the selection committee weigh it equally w/RPI?...TBD. bump KPI rank data updated as of 11/25 (all matches through 11/24): KPI BEFORE Semi-finals: UCSB: 28; Hawaii: 50; Beach: 63; CP: 100 KPI AFTER Semi-finals: UCSB: 29; Hawaii: 49; Beach: 58; CP: 106 Final RPI adj. data (Selection RPI), includes all regular season and conference tournament matches from stats.ncaa.org as of all matches 11/25/23 UCSB: 38; Hawaii: 49; Beach: 63; Cal Poly: 97 ---------------------------------------------------- Final KPI rank data, includes all matches from factorsports.com as of all matches 11/25/23 UCSB: 27; Hawaii: 40; Beach: 60; Cal Poly: 105 ------------------------------------------------------ BWCT Final, attendance: ~ 2,100. Pyramid capacity: ~ 4,200. |
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Post by volleydoc2 on Nov 26, 2023 3:21:11 GMT -5
Go Amber!! 💪🏿
Actually crazy how her last name has been mispronounced so often that I have to catch myself from parroting the broadcasters lol… but that’s story for another day (pronunciation tip:
Go Bowss!! 🌈
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Post by toonscivb on Nov 26, 2023 3:36:08 GMT -5
Question for next year... was having the entire tournament (all 5 matches) in a single VT thread "good", "okay", "bad" or "terrible"? it is okay, but for sure the final match should have its own thread especially if it’s one that Hawaii is in since lots of fans on this forum I would second this, having the first two rounds having their own threads and then have the Championship match thread. It would be cleaner to look through all the comments knowing what game is being talked about. I did like having the post saying the teams to divide which match is the next to be watched. |
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Post by toonscivb on Nov 26, 2023 4:11:21 GMT -5
Alexander having a solo block each set is bringing joy to my life
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Post by toonscivb on Nov 26, 2023 4:20:12 GMT -5
Awesome to see Makua Marumoto, who was once on the Warrior VB team, in the crowd (he is seen at the 15-5 mark in Set 3)
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Post by viloball on Nov 26, 2023 5:49:14 GMT -5
Awesome to see Makua Marumoto, who was once on the Warrior VB team, in the crowd (he is seen at the 15-5 mark in Set 3) I think Rika Okino was sitting behind him, not sure |
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Post by kb808 on Nov 26, 2023 6:10:26 GMT -5
Awesome to see Makua Marumoto, who was once on the Warrior VB team, in the crowd (he is seen at the 15-5 mark in Set 3) I think Rika Okino was sitting behind him, not sure Who cares ! |
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Post by kb808 on Nov 26, 2023 6:16:12 GMT -5
It was nice seeing the wahine so focused and Riley going all out ;-) with a few timely tips in between! I kinda felt bad for the Beach libero, I’m shocked she wasn’t replaced!!! The Wahine kept the pressure on for the entire match! This entire season I didn’t see this team making it past the first round if they made it to the dance.. if they play like they did last night and they get a nice subregional I can see them getting to the sweet sixteen!!!
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Post by aznsun90 on Nov 26, 2023 7:26:20 GMT -5
One player nobody really talks about, but who had an outstanding match also is Tayli Ikenaga. She was all over the back row, not to mention diving all over the floor. To me anyway, Tayli Ikenaga was the missing piece to the puzzle of this Wahine Team. 1,000% Tayli more than stepped up. Loved watching the bombs she was digging and the serves she was returning. |
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Post by babybacksets on Nov 26, 2023 11:24:56 GMT -5
Question for next year... was having the entire tournament (all 5 matches) in a single VT thread "good", "okay", "bad" or "terrible"? I loved it! |
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Post by BeachbytheBay on Nov 26, 2023 12:22:20 GMT -5
please note, don't do whatever Hawaii fans suggest
Hawaii fans: these players and coach suck
Reality: they win
Hawaii fans: a BWCT will screw us
Reality: a BWCT bailed out Hawaii and boosted UCSB's resume, and had compelling matches.
Hawaii fans: a BWCT should only be held in Hawaii because of blah blah blah blah
Reality: a BWCT in SoCal provides the most even level playing field and excitement across the board vs. a one sided HCA, even if it will be lower overall attendance - the back and forth of fan support and excitement between fans simply can't be matched at what happens at the Pyramid or Bren. it simply can't
and now for all the swarmy responses to the above!
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