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Post by coachmp24 on Apr 12, 2024 22:08:59 GMT -5
That was about as bad as I have seen Briggs & Varga play. Credit to UCI's service pressure (especially Henno & Grigoriev), but Briggs almost had as many receiving errors (2) as he had digs (3).
Anyone have any ideas why Godbold came in at opposite instead of OH? While Godbold can hit either side, Varga seems much more comfortable on the right side, even if he's a passing oppo. If Knipe wants Godbold on the right, I hope they use Harlan as the OH2 instead.
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Post by gofaster88 on Apr 12, 2024 22:09:30 GMT -5
This win by UCI makes everything very interesting.
Beach needs to bounce back and quick.
There is a possible scenario where UCI gets the AQ by winning the Big West Championship Tournament and Hawaii takes second. Would Beach's weak schedule and a 3 lost season be shutout of the National Championship Tournament?
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Post by kb808 on Apr 12, 2024 22:11:27 GMT -5
What would be shocking is if LBSU does not make the NCAA Tournament. It could occur, if LBSU is not in the BWC Tournament Championship Match. If LBSU loses tomorrow they are most likely going to be #2 seed. Hawaii will most likely be #3 seed and that’s makes it harder for Hawaii to win the BWCT. Most likely ? 🤔 |
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Post by CoastalVB on Apr 12, 2024 22:11:33 GMT -5
Beach is in the NCAA tournament. Even if they lose in the Big West tournament they have the resume for the at large.
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Post by soljah808 on Apr 12, 2024 22:12:10 GMT -5
This win by UCI makes everything very interesting. Beach needs to bounce back and quick. There is a possible scenario where UCI gets the AQ by winning the Big West Championship Tournament and Hawaii takes second. Would Beach's weak schedule and a 3 lost season be shutout of the National Championship Tournament? Of course not. It's not in the criteria but LBSU hosting the NCAA's does make a difference. And unless they completely pull themselves out of at-large contention (which hasn't remotely happened), then the NCAA will most definitely get them in to fill those butts in the seats. It's not the sole factor but it certainly elevates their chances. |
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Post by volleybro on Apr 12, 2024 22:16:28 GMT -5
UCI played great. Henno POTY. Lock it in |
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Post by gofaster88 on Apr 12, 2024 22:18:12 GMT -5
This win by UCI makes everything very interesting. Beach needs to bounce back and quick. There is a possible scenario where UCI gets the AQ by winning the Big West Championship Tournament and Hawaii takes second. Would Beach's weak schedule and a 3 lost season be shutout of the National Championship Tournament? Of course not. It's not in the criteria but LBSU hosting the NCAA's does make a difference. And unless they completely pull themselves out of at-large contention (which hasn't remotely happened), then the NCAA will most definitely get them in to fill those butts in the seats. It's not the sole factor but it certainly elevates their chances. Here's the thing about having it at Long Beach. You are so close to UCI (20 miles) and UCLA (30 miles), plus Hawaii fans always travel. Add in all the club teams in the SoCal area you don't even have to worry about filling those seats as opposed to it being held at George Mason last year. |
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Post by soljah808 on Apr 12, 2024 22:23:41 GMT -5
Of course not. It's not in the criteria but LBSU hosting the NCAA's does make a difference. And unless they completely pull themselves out of at-large contention (which hasn't remotely happened), then the NCAA will most definitely get them in to fill those butts in the seats. It's not the sole factor but it certainly elevates their chances. Here's the thing about having it at Long Beach. You are so close to UCI (20 miles) and UCLA (30 miles), plus Hawaii fans always travel. Add in all the club teams in the SoCal area you don't even have to worry about filling those seats as opposed to it being held at George Mason last year. While that is true and I agree with you....my feeling is that LBSU hasn't removed themselves even closely out of at large contention. If anything....hosting the tournament too me just helps solidfy it. |
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Post by babybacksets on Apr 12, 2024 23:07:12 GMT -5
Let’s go EATERS!!!! lol never thought I’d say that, let’s get that 2 game sweep!!!
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Post by VT Karen on Apr 12, 2024 23:14:35 GMT -5
Great job by UCI though I do expect LBSU to push back hard tomorrow. Regardless, the Big West is such a fun conference to watch as a fan.
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Post by gobruins on Apr 13, 2024 4:15:59 GMT -5
This win by UCI makes everything very interesting. Beach needs to bounce back and quick. There is a possible scenario where UCI gets the AQ by winning the Big West Championship Tournament and Hawaii takes second. Would Beach's weak schedule and a 3 lost season be shutout of the National Championship Tournament? Of course not. It's not in the criteria but LBSU hosting the NCAA's does make a difference. And unless they completely pull themselves out of at-large contention (which hasn't remotely happened), then the NCAA will most definitely get them in to fill those butts in the seats. It's not the sole factor but it certainly elevates their chances. About 90% of the seats are already sold. Regardless of who is playing, they will be sold out. |
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Post by soljah808 on Apr 13, 2024 6:11:20 GMT -5
Of course not. It's not in the criteria but LBSU hosting the NCAA's does make a difference. And unless they completely pull themselves out of at-large contention (which hasn't remotely happened), then the NCAA will most definitely get them in to fill those butts in the seats. It's not the sole factor but it certainly elevates their chances. About 90% of the seats are already sold. Regardless of who is playing, they will be sold out. Most of those seats sold to LBSU fans does that seem pretty accurate? If you notice I never said anything about selling tix. I mentioned having butts in the seats. No LBSU would certainly make the Mid just a wee but arid. |
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Post by volleyguy on Apr 13, 2024 6:17:29 GMT -5
This outcome is not entirely surprising. Irvine has a strong team with a veteran setter. Is this shade? Or am I hearing what I want to hear? lol |
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Post by ManapuaSurprise on Apr 13, 2024 6:52:51 GMT -5
What would be shocking is if LBSU does not make the NCAA Tournament. It could occur, if LBSU is not in the BWC Tournament Championship Match. If LBSU loses tomorrow they are most likely going to be #2 seed. Hawaii will most likely be #3 seed and that’s makes it harder for Hawaii to win the BWCT. if UCI wins tomoro they will definitely be #1 seed as they win the tie breaker |
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Post by ManapuaSurprise on Apr 13, 2024 6:54:30 GMT -5
Shewie must be loving his decision to join Irvine for his last year of eligibility. He's looking like the BW setter of the year, running a no-frills offense that lets his hitters get to work. Hilir is Hilir, but you can see how much confidence Shewie gives Flexen and D'Arcy. And his connection with his two middles who run different balls/routes is just great. I mean Shewie had no choice but to leave if he wanted to set his last year. But super happy for him and so is his old team. He is def no frills but consistent. He shows us why at one point in his young career at UH in 2020 before the pandemic that he was starting over last years NPOY Thelle at setter before Thelle emerged as the one . the real reason he left was that he wanted to grow out his beard and was tired of Charlie's clean shaven rule lol |
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