Good. We need more W's.
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KLB93 said:
Not a great midweek showing for SEC so far...
OU down 2-1 to Western Kentucky
Alabama down 5-3 in 5th set vs Jacksonville State
Oklahoma and Alabama both avoid the upsets and win in 5 sets.
It's comical the non conference schedule some of these SEC schools have put together… us, Kentucky, tu, and Florida are the only ones with a tough non conference schedule so far, Tennessee picks it up a little bit most of their wins so far are against low quality non power 4 teams
taylorswift13_ said:
It's comical the non conference schedule some of these SEC schools have put together… us, Kentucky, tu, and Florida are the only ones with a tough non conference schedule so far, Tennessee picks it up a little bit most of their wins so far are against low quality non power 4 teams
I've not seen how seeding works for VB in the past, will SOS matter most? Quality wins (which are in short supply so far)? I'm assuming the usual applies that winning your conference carries a fair amount of weight. In other sports certain metrics can be tracked over the course of a season to have a pretty fair idea of how the brackets will shake out and who will get which seeds. Is VB the same or can a look at the latest poll pretty much tell you the 16 regional hosts for the tourney?
I know last year A&M was a bit disappointed at the #3 they got come tourney-time, was that predicted on this board or was it a surprise? Was there any rationale from the committee on why that seeding?
Most brackets has us as one of the last two sports or that first three. I think when comparing programs at the top, strength of schedule plays a huge factor as does quality wins. We had beaten an at the time undefeated tu squad, but lost to Kentucky and SMU. Our non conference wasn't the strongest and the sec from about 6 down was awful.
Despite our record right now, I think we're still in a great position to host because of the quality of our losses. The metrics should be in our favor this season. Right now we have the 3rd toughest strength of schedule. We still have time to pick up some quality wins on the road at Kentucky and tu along with Florida and Tennessee at home. Also Creighton is a must win for us and I think Rice has a solid team that should make the tourney.
Despite our record right now, I think we're still in a great position to host because of the quality of our losses. The metrics should be in our favor this season. Right now we have the 3rd toughest strength of schedule. We still have time to pick up some quality wins on the road at Kentucky and tu along with Florida and Tennessee at home. Also Creighton is a must win for us and I think Rice has a solid team that should make the tourney.
I also see us going at worst 12-3 or 11-4 in conference. Although 13-2 is realistic as well.
I don't see us getting upset, we're only going to get better and better. Tu is strong but certainly beatable. I think Tennessee is overrated and Florida is solid, but not top ten solid. Georgia and Vanderbilt will be okay, but we should still handle them on the road
I don't see us getting upset, we're only going to get better and better. Tu is strong but certainly beatable. I think Tennessee is overrated and Florida is solid, but not top ten solid. Georgia and Vanderbilt will be okay, but we should still handle them on the road
We will host unless we lose 4+ conference games. The other teams in the 13-20 range will have multiple losses throughout their conference play. That said - we really need to beat Creighton Sunday or it will be more of an uphill battle.
A solid 2nd half of conference will help positioning, hopefully enough we don't have to go deep into SEC tourney to secure a host spot. 13-2 (or better) might get us a 3 seed.
A solid 2nd half of conference will help positioning, hopefully enough we don't have to go deep into SEC tourney to secure a host spot. 13-2 (or better) might get us a 3 seed.
Yes! I'm glad Creighton had a game Wednesday, they play tonight, then us on Sunday! We'll be rested and have had plenty of time to game plan Creighton, who's also in a bit of a slump after losing 3 straight and 4 of the last 5
The SEC has three of the last four, four of the last six NCAA titles, does that mean there's been movement with respect to which conference gets a little extra pull when it comes time to seed? Or is it still the B1G and everyone else, now that the PAC isn't a thing anymore and the ACC technically has won an NCAA VB title but only because Stanford joined their ranks? The B1G has five schools in the top 15 (assuming someone didn't change conferences this week), the SEC and ACC have four in the top 15, so strength of conferences seems to be balanced at the moment.
As pointed out above, more than 3-4 losses in conference will not do us well, it doesn't appear the lower half of the SEC is going to help SOS any.
As pointed out above, more than 3-4 losses in conference will not do us well, it doesn't appear the lower half of the SEC is going to help SOS any.
bassethoundag said:
[current] SEC* [teams] has three of the last four, four of the last six NCAA titles....
And I still say we kick out the probationary member from capital city.
Issue is SEC is top-heavy and had less than 1/3rd of its teams make the postseason. Missouri was ranked then tanked, Georgia could have made a push but didn't. Until the middle 3rd makes strides to close the gap we will stay behind the other power conferences overall.
(Our non-ranked teams need to compete better vs other power conference middle/bottom teams).
(Our non-ranked teams need to compete better vs other power conference middle/bottom teams).
There isn't a commitment to high level volleyball in the SEC. half of them play in not much better than high school gyms.
Just turned on UNC vs NEB. 1-1!
Creighton down 2-1.
Kind of a no-win for us if they lose. But we need it and for us to play well. Will still be a ranked team.
Colorado State swept Colorado. Colorado has had a pretty fluff schedule so far.
ASU who defeated Stanford yesterday is going to 5th set vs CalPoly.
Really a strange pre-conference year...
Really a strange pre-conference year...
Stanford and Cal Poly have both cratered a bit since we met.
I was watching UC Davis at #19 USC last night on YouTube. Horrendous amount of service errors by both teams; UC Davis had 25 service errors, and USC had 21!! That's a full set for UC-D, and nearly so for USC, what a terrible showing.
So glad it is not that bad for us. But service errors can be such momentum killers.
So glad it is not that bad for us. But service errors can be such momentum killers.
This UK vs Louisville game has been slugfest. UK take set 3, 2-1 UK now
We might have had something to do with that
1st ranking of the year by 900 Square Feet media poll just went out. It's emailed so no link yet (I think published tomorrow?).
No real surprises except someone thinks Vandy is a top 16 team.
No real surprises except someone thinks Vandy is a top 16 team.
Vandy is a fun story. Their second year with a team and they're 9-0 with wins over two b1o teams and two ack teams.
Nebraska vs Missouri "do over because we tried to play outside and people kept slipping" match is starting on B10 network.
I was hoping they would setup a giant slide for the players to take onto the court for the people who couldn't watch the aborted Wrigley match but my dreams have been dashed.
I was hoping they would setup a giant slide for the players to take onto the court for the people who couldn't watch the aborted Wrigley match but my dreams have been dashed.
#15 Minnesota lost to unranked Illinois tonight. We should move up next week with a win over South Carolina Sunday.
Agreed. We need to take care of business on Sunday. Hoping for the return of the ladies that have been out - even though the back-ups have proven to be very capable.
tu down 2 sets to Tennessee right now.
#9 Arizona State defeated by West Va tonight.
Bowhunter08 said:
tu down 2 sets to Tennessee right now.
Texas won the 3rd set
Tennessee leads set 4 by 16-13.
Texas takes the 4th set 25-22. We are headed to a 5th set.
Tennessee now trying to avoid a reverse sweep at home.
Tennessee now trying to avoid a reverse sweep at home.
Texas has the momentum right now, will be difficult for Tennessee to fend off the reverse seeep
Not going to tune in because I'm good luck to t.u. for some reason.
I'll just say, BTHOtu!
I'll just say, BTHOtu!
I jinxed the game. tu takes the match in 5 sets.
Sorry all
Sorry all
So far this week the following teams ahead of us in the AVCA poll have lost:
#9 Arizona State
#12 Stanford (they technically have not lost but they are getting steam rolled by SMU right now)
#13 Tennessee
#15 Minnesota
When we take care of business on Sunday we should be moving up
#9 Arizona State
#12 Stanford (they technically have not lost but they are getting steam rolled by SMU right now)
#13 Tennessee
#15 Minnesota
When we take care of business on Sunday we should be moving up
I watched Iowa State and Texas Tech play and Iowa State took the match in 5 sets. I had forgotten that Sara Bowcut, who was once committed to the Aggies, transferred out in the spring and now plays at Tech. She started for Tech and played very well.
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