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Post by benchy on Mar 11, 2024 12:58:59 GMT -5
Disregarding the injury, I think UH should be concerned that they barely got by UCI with two setters having to play opposite. Yes, it was weird and they had to change blocking schemes but it was a huge advantage for UH UCI is ranked #5. LBSU barely squeaked by #19 UCSB and then almost came into a full on fist fight. Now which game was really more concerning if we wanna go there? Lol Both setters at opposite wasn't more for their ability to hit rather than their abilities to play defense and pass. That was the emphasis and why I believe Kniffin went for that lineup. Which as we all know Sheward being Hawaii's former libero had 22 digs that night. When you can pass and dig balls that normally go down...and Henno plays out of this world....you have a chance don't matter who the hell you are and who they have up front at the net. But through all that....they still prevailed. With what went on with Chakas....we will take it. I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. |
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Post by soljah808 on Mar 11, 2024 13:23:13 GMT -5
UCI is ranked #5. LBSU barely squeaked by #19 UCSB and then almost came into a full on fist fight. Now which game was really more concerning if we wanna go there? Lol Both setters at opposite wasn't more for their ability to hit rather than their abilities to play defense and pass. That was the emphasis and why I believe Kniffin went for that lineup. Which as we all know Sheward being Hawaii's former libero had 22 digs that night. When you can pass and dig balls that normally go down...and Henno plays out of this world....you have a chance don't matter who the hell you are and who they have up front at the net. But through all that....they still prevailed. With what went on with Chakas....we will take it. I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. I never said don't talk about it at all. I simply wanted to bring up that our concern is less concerning than yours. My biggest concern isn't how the match played out...my concern is not having Chakas out there which changes the game for us personally. We see who rises to the occasion. |
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Post by cosmo on Mar 11, 2024 13:28:09 GMT -5
UCI is ranked #5. LBSU barely squeaked by #19 UCSB and then almost came into a full on fist fight. Now which game was really more concerning if we wanna go there? Lol Both setters at opposite wasn't more for their ability to hit rather than their abilities to play defense and pass. That was the emphasis and why I believe Kniffin went for that lineup. Which as we all know Sheward being Hawaii's former libero had 22 digs that night. When you can pass and dig balls that normally go down...and Henno plays out of this world....you have a chance don't matter who the hell you are and who they have up front at the net. But through all that....they still prevailed. With what went on with Chakas....we will take it. I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. Actually, I think compared to being worried about Hawaii for struggling against such a lineup, we should be moreso impressed at UCI for finding an unconvetional lineup that worked so well for them. The simple reality is that with a go to attacker of Henno's caliber, having less attack options in exchange for better defense and less out of system plays works. This lineup was not a downgrade for UCI at all. Comparing their 3 outrigger matches, Id argue their night against Hawaii was their best performance, and the true 6-2 may very well be a valid strategy for them going forwards |
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Post by benchy on Mar 11, 2024 13:29:39 GMT -5
I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. I never said don't talk about it at all. I simply wanted to bring up that our concern is less concerning than yours. My biggest concern isn't how the match played out...my concern is not having Chakas out there which changes the game for us personally. We see who rises to the occasion. Oh for sure Chakas is the bigger concern, but it happened on pretty much last point of the game that’s why I’m bringing up the situation. And I am not a LB fan. I actively pray on their programs downfall |
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Post by ManapuaSurprise on Mar 11, 2024 13:45:25 GMT -5
I think UCI's lineup worked because Shewie knew how Hawaii hits and could dig those up. Another team running a 6-2 probably wont be as successful. Hell, Shewie knew to hit in front of Voss a few times and got kills
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Post by 808 State on Mar 11, 2024 13:52:07 GMT -5
And Shewie knew about Eleu's passing capabilities.
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Post by soljah808 on Mar 11, 2024 13:57:22 GMT -5
I never said don't talk about it at all. I simply wanted to bring up that our concern is less concerning than yours. My biggest concern isn't how the match played out...my concern is not having Chakas out there which changes the game for us personally. We see who rises to the occasion. Oh for sure Chakas is the bigger concern, but it happened on pretty much last point of the game that’s why I’m bringing up the situation. And I am not a LB fan. I actively pray on their programs downfall Understood. Thanks for sharing here. 👍 |
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Post by soljah808 on Mar 11, 2024 13:59:16 GMT -5
I think UCI's lineup worked because Shewie knew how Hawaii hits and could dig those up. Another team running a 6-2 probably wont be as successful. Hell, Shewie knew to hit in front of Voss a few times and got kills Yup. Shewie was digging up balls from these same guys for 3 years straight lol. He knew what was coming and I actually enjoyed seeing him do it. Haha I of course didn't want them to win. But when he did get those extra digs or kills...I was like "okayyyyyyy shewwieeeeee giveum!" Haha |
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Post by raian13 on Mar 11, 2024 14:16:34 GMT -5
UCI scouted Hawaii very well that’s why they changed their lineup and it almost worked. Shewie is a great defender there was no surprise there.
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Post by thor on Mar 11, 2024 14:48:40 GMT -5
The Outrigger was a kick ass event with the only drawback being the heartbreaking injury to Chakas. We all wish him well and for a speedy recovery. My guess is the Thiim Reaper will be the next man up and Sakanoko will elevate to primary serving specialist. I'm hoping Chaz can become the new floor leader that this group needs and will elevate his front row play to become the steady durable all around performer that his team needs him to be. Also hoping that whomever fills in for Chakas will ramp up quickly and perform at the level needed to keep us in the hunt for another BWC title. Admittedly, that's a big reach, but with Wade's coaching staff, anything is possible. Big congrats to the Warriors for going undefeated in the Outrigger tourney and best wishes and prayers to them as they venture onward to the Beach. Imua Warriors!
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Post by aznsun90 on Mar 11, 2024 14:57:13 GMT -5
Didn’t get to watch it last night. But I’m practically crying. Hearing about Chakas getting injured. Ughhhh
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Post by volleyfriends on Mar 11, 2024 14:59:06 GMT -5
I agree: UCI is due a lot of credit for their performance.
The lineup choice was very interesting and gutsy! They could have gone back to their lineup from opening weekend, with Grigoriev at opposite and Weber in the middle. Instead, they decided to give up hitting/blocking on the right side for ball control with two setters!
And the execution was on point. With two setters and a laudable passing performance, they forced the middle successfully (47 out of 151 attempts) and found Henno everywhere (D-set, pipe, outside). Of course, Henno playing at a high level consistently helps a lot.
UCI will be a force to reckon with at the BW tournament with D'Arcy, Flexen, and Henno at the pins (and Tangutur to shore up the passing as needed).
Also, happy that Karlous got his chance last night. The backstory of Karlous welcoming Shewie says a lot about him as a great teammate.
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Post by VT Karen on Mar 11, 2024 14:59:39 GMT -5
UCI scouted Hawaii very well that’s why they changed their lineup and it almost worked. Shewie is a great defender there was no surprise there. I believe they changed their line up due to injury, right? Not for strategic purpose? |
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Post by VT Karen on Mar 11, 2024 15:01:35 GMT -5
UCI is ranked #5. LBSU barely squeaked by #19 UCSB and then almost came into a full on fist fight. Now which game was really more concerning if we wanna go there? Lol Both setters at opposite wasn't more for their ability to hit rather than their abilities to play defense and pass. That was the emphasis and why I believe Kniffin went for that lineup. Which as we all know Sheward being Hawaii's former libero had 22 digs that night. When you can pass and dig balls that normally go down...and Henno plays out of this world....you have a chance don't matter who the hell you are and who they have up front at the net. But through all that....they still prevailed. With what went on with Chakas....we will take it. I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. I agree that it is concerning that Hawaii wasn't able to take better advantage of the situation at hand. UCI played free and Henno went off and was able to get swing after swing because of the increased defensively capabilities of that particular line up. It made for a very entertaining match. |
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Post by noblesol on Mar 11, 2024 15:11:14 GMT -5
I think they are both concerning. Just because one is more concerning than the other (LB situation) doesn’t mean I can’t talk about both. Yes, Henno played out of this world but you knew where the ball was going 90% of the time. They had zero threat on the front row opposite the whole game (besides 2-3 surprise sets to Shew, but he’s not a threat). I just feel UH could have taken better advantage of the situation. I agree that it is concerning that Hawaii wasn't able to take better advantage of the situation at hand. UCI played free and Henno went off and was able to get swing after swing because of the increased defensively capabilities of that particular line up. It made for a very entertaining match. That 6-2 lineup will never work as well again as it did last night. It was something Hawai'i wasn't prepared to see, and did a poor job of adjusting to on the fly. |
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