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Post by heavenkit on Apr 26, 2024 1:57:30 GMT -5
With this wide roster, I don’t see a big shake up for the Olympics. Maybe Ma’a for the second setter, and either Garcia over Ensing in the opp but Ensing got the Kumbaya effect especially that Garcia played poorly in his club team. With no Russia plus weaker Brazil roster, this time I expect a medal from this team.
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Post by akbar on Apr 26, 2024 4:41:53 GMT -5
With this wide roster, I don’t see a big shake up for the Olympics. Maybe Ma’a for the second setter, and either Garcia over Ensing in the opp but Ensing got the Kumbaya effect especially that Garcia played poorly in his club team. With no Russia plus weaker Brazil roster, this time I expect a medal from this team. From a previous thread 2023 VNL 12-3 2023 PAN AM CUP 3-1 2023 PAN AM CUP FINAL SIX 6-0 2023 NORCECA CHAMPS 5-0 2023 OLYMPIC QUALIFIER 7-0 Paris Locks Aaron Russell Outside Hitter, 6-9 TJ DeFalco Outside Hitter, 6-5 Thomas Jaeschke Outside Hitter, 6-6 Matt Anderson Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-10 Micah Christenson Setter, 6-5 Micah Ma’a Setter, 6-3 Max Holt Middle Blocker, 6-10 Jeff Jendryk Middle Blocker, 6-10 David Smith Middle Blocker, 6-7 Erik Shoji Libero, 6-0 (184 cm) ------------- |
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Post by bAnthony on Apr 26, 2024 11:08:43 GMT -5
What happened to Tyler Mitchem? Good call completely forgot Mitchem!! Mitchem did not play this year. He had surgery at the end of the summer/early fall. I am not sure if he is done, not in playing shape, or just didn't make the roster. |
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Post by bAnthony on Apr 26, 2024 11:09:30 GMT -5
Good for Slight! Happy to see him on the wide roster. Hmmm. I love Champlin and Pasteur. I do. But I think we have some pretty good OHs out there playing Pro right now that should've been considered. Obviously, it's just a wide roster and we'll be more focused on getting DeFalco/Russell/Jaeschke/Muagututia back in synergy, but I would've liked to see some other guys in the gym. Anyone know how Wildman's first pro season went? He didn't see the court much for his Romanian team. |
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Post by bruinsgold on Apr 26, 2024 11:17:18 GMT -5
Good for Slight! Happy to see him on the wide roster. Hmmm. I love Champlin and Pasteur. I do. But I think we have some pretty good OHs out there playing Pro right now that should've been considered. Obviously, it's just a wide roster and we'll be more focused on getting DeFalco/Russell/Jaeschke/Muagututia back in synergy, but I would've liked to see some other guys in the gym. Anyone know how Wildman's first pro season went? He didn't see the court much for his Romanian team.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 12:51:05 GMT -5
Will someone create a fancy VNL 2024 thread?
I could start one but it would be lame. That, and I'm too lazy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 12:51:54 GMT -5
What happened to Tyler Mitchem? Good call completely forgot Mitchem!! Me too. I hope he is around after Paris. He wasn't featured in 2023 at all which was a bit odd. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 12:52:59 GMT -5
With this wide roster, I don’t see a big shake up for the Olympics. Maybe Ma’a for the second setter, and either Garcia over Ensing in the opp but Ensing got the Kumbaya effect especially that Garcia played poorly in his club team. With no Russia plus weaker Brazil roster, this time I expect a medal from this team. From a previous thread 2023 VNL 12-3 2023 PAN AM CUP 3-1 2023 PAN AM CUP FINAL SIX 6-0 2023 NORCECA CHAMPS 5-0 2023 OLYMPIC QUALIFIER 7-0 Paris Locks Aaron Russell Outside Hitter, 6-9 TJ DeFalco Outside Hitter, 6-5 Thomas Jaeschke Outside Hitter, 6-6 Matt Anderson Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-10 Micah Christenson Setter, 6-5 Micah Ma’a Setter, 6-3 Max Holt Middle Blocker, 6-10 Jeff Jendryk Middle Blocker, 6-10 David Smith Middle Blocker, 6-7 Erik Shoji Libero, 6-0 (184 cm) ------------- At this point I think Garrett is also locked in for the 4th OH. The only spot that is a big ? is the second Opposite. Or, does Speraw bring Averil as a 4th middle? |
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Post by bruinsgold on Apr 26, 2024 12:56:07 GMT -5
Will someone create a fancy VNL 2024 thread? I could start one but it would be lame. That, and I'm too lazy. I'll get one done this weekend if basil or anyone else doesn't get a chance to. |
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Post by Disc808 on Apr 26, 2024 13:08:18 GMT -5
From a previous thread 2023 VNL 12-3 2023 PAN AM CUP 3-1 2023 PAN AM CUP FINAL SIX 6-0 2023 NORCECA CHAMPS 5-0 2023 OLYMPIC QUALIFIER 7-0 Paris Locks Aaron Russell Outside Hitter, 6-9 TJ DeFalco Outside Hitter, 6-5 Thomas Jaeschke Outside Hitter, 6-6 Matt Anderson Opposite/Outside Hitter, 6-10 Micah Christenson Setter, 6-5 Micah Ma’a Setter, 6-3 Max Holt Middle Blocker, 6-10 Jeff Jendryk Middle Blocker, 6-10 David Smith Middle Blocker, 6-7 Erik Shoji Libero, 6-0 (184 cm) ------------- At this point I think Garrett is also locked in for the 4th OH. The only spot that is a big ? is the second Opposite. Or, does Speraw bring Averil as a 4th middle? If I’m remembering correctly Speraw said he wants to use that 13th spot for middle but that interview was a while ago so things could change |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 14:13:16 GMT -5
Will someone create a fancy VNL 2024 thread? I could start one but it would be lame. That, and I'm too lazy. I'll get one done this weekend if basil or anyone else doesn't get a chance to. You're amazing, thank you 😊 |
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Post by itsallrelative on Apr 26, 2024 15:35:15 GMT -5
At this point I think Garrett is also locked in for the 4th OH. The only spot that is a big ? is the second Opposite. Or, does Speraw bring Averil as a 4th middle? If I’m remembering correctly Speraw said he wants to use that 13th spot for middle but that interview was a while ago so things could change With Holt and Smith....a 4th MB is a no-brainer. |
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Post by akbar on May 3, 2024 17:53:24 GMT -5
In the few seconds of E Shoji's IG post, I sure noticed, Russell, DeFalco and Jaeschke all on the same side.
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Post by dragan11 on May 3, 2024 18:18:58 GMT -5
I don't understand why Speraw is not using this VNL to give some experience to Rowan and McHenry?
Usa is already qualified for Olympics. Christenson's season finished very late, Smith is 40 yo. These 2 definitely must take at least 1 week of.
Will he give any chance to Ewert who had great season in France? I feel like there is no urge and planning for LA'28.
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Post by mmvb805 on May 3, 2024 18:21:32 GMT -5
I don't understand why Speraw is not using this VNL to give some experience to Rowan and McHenry? Usa is already qualified for Olympics. Christenson's season finished very late, Smith is 40 yo. These 2 definitely must take at least 1 week of. Will he give any chance to Ewert who had great season in France? I feel like there is no urge and planning for LA'28. Rowan asked for the summer off, and the other middles are likely ahead of McHenry depth wise |
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