[johnbar]

The Pablo computer rankings have Stanford at #2, with Oregon close behind.

1 Nebraska  7495
2 Stanford   7105
3 Oregon     7095
4 Wisconsin 7070
5 Pittsburgh 6985

[johnbar]

The Pablo computer rankings have Stanford at #2, with Oregon close behind.

1 Nebraska  7495
2 Stanford   7105
3 Oregon     7095
4 Wisconsin 7070
5 Pittsburgh 6985

[BobK]

In a very close match Texas A& M beat Florida 3-2

[BobK]

In a very close match Texas A& M beat Florida 3-2

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In a very close match Texas A& M beat Florida 3-2

Wow… Florida has now played seven — count ‘em, SEVEN — five-set matches this season, including their last five!  They are 5-2 in those matches, with the losses being today and earlier to Wisconsin.

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In a very close match Texas A& M beat Florida 3-2

Wow… Florida has now played seven — count ‘em, SEVEN — five-set matches this season, including their last five!  They are 5-2 in those matches, with the losses being today and earlier to Wisconsin.

[Lorcan]

Keep in mind that Florida is a drastically changed team from the one that beat us as they’ve lost their starting setter for the season in Alexis Stucky. It’ll be interesting to keep an eye on how they continue to perform this season-but it’s good for our hosting odds for Florida to pick up a loss like this one.

[Lorcan]

Keep in mind that Florida is a drastically changed team from the one that beat us as they’ve lost their starting setter for the season in Alexis Stucky. It’ll be interesting to keep an eye on how they continue to perform this season-but it’s good for our hosting odds for Florida to pick up a loss like this one.

[BobK]

Thanks Lorcan. Yes a brobdingnagian loss for Florida

[BobK]

Thanks Lorcan. Yes a brobdingnagian loss for Florida

[Softball Fan]

Stanford vs Arizona State tomorrow 6:00pm at Maples.  The Sun Devils are 14-0.   Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

[Softball Fan]

Stanford vs Arizona State tomorrow 6:00pm at Maples.  The Sun Devils are 14-0.   Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

[oldalum]

Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

Stanford in 3, so no  :)

[oldalum]

Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

Stanford in 3, so no  :)

[Softball Fan]

Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

Stanford in 3, so no  :)

Stanford is 39-2 at home against Arizona State.  History is on the side of your prediction.  ASU #12 in RPI ranking so a Stanford win would be helpful for the tournament body of work.

[Softball Fan]

Will ASU remain undefeated after their match with Stanford?

Stanford in 3, so no  :)

Stanford is 39-2 at home against Arizona State.  History is on the side of your prediction.  ASU #12 in RPI ranking so a Stanford win would be helpful for the tournament body of work.

[Softball Fan]

Francis injured in third set.  Looks pretty bad.  Not sure whether it's the knee or ankle.

[Softball Fan]

Francis injured in third set.  Looks pretty bad.  Not sure whether it's the knee or ankle.

[cardfan77]

Looked pretty bad. Couldn’t apply any weight at all. Hopefully she’s ok and recovers quickly

[cardfan77]

Looked pretty bad. Couldn’t apply any weight at all. Hopefully she’s ok and recovers quickly

[CompSci87]

Sami's backup is out too, so utility player Malia Tufuga came in for her. Yikes if she's out long.

[CompSci87]

Sami's backup is out too, so utility player Malia Tufuga came in for her. Yikes if she's out long.

[Softball Fan]

Yes, has Tufuga ever played MB before?  I didn't see Smith at the match.  Is she still injured?  Without Smith as a backup for Francis it's a big problem.

Why didn't Hambly let Belardi and Harvey finish the third set.

[Softball Fan]

Yes, has Tufuga ever played MB before?  I didn't see Smith at the match.  Is she still injured?  Without Smith as a backup for Francis it's a big problem.

Why didn't Hambly let Belardi and Harvey finish the third set.

[CompSci87]

I think Tufuga has filled in at middle before. I don't remember just when or how much.

Bringing in Belardi looked like it was a double sub thing to keep a setter in the back row. Probably a good strategy especially for the rotations with Tufuga in front row. I think it's something Hambly has done previously this year too, though not because of middle issues.

[CompSci87]

I think Tufuga has filled in at middle before. I don't remember just when or how much.

Bringing in Belardi looked like it was a double sub thing to keep a setter in the back row. Probably a good strategy especially for the rotations with Tufuga in front row. I think it's something Hambly has done previously this year too, though not because of middle issues.

[Softball Fan]

Miner averaged 14.7 sets/set.

Nebraska beats Purdue in five sets, 15-12 in set 5.

[Softball Fan]

Miner averaged 14.7 sets/set.

Nebraska beats Purdue in five sets, 15-12 in set 5.

[BobK]

Francis injury looked very bad I fear the worst

[BobK]

Francis injury looked very bad I fear the worst

[johnbar]

The injury certainly looked painful, seems to be the ankle.  But no idea how serious.

Agree the double-sub was to keep a back-row setter (6-2).

Recruits Mullen and Harvey were reported to be there.

[johnbar]

The injury certainly looked painful, seems to be the ankle.  But no idea how serious.

Agree the double-sub was to keep a back-row setter (6-2).

Recruits Mullen and Harvey were reported to be there.

[BobK]

Also commits Cawa and Yu. Plus a 5th I’ll try to discover

Francis injury looked very serious guess we’d will see how serious tomorrow
Smith being out hurts

[BobK]

Also commits Cawa and Yu. Plus a 5th I’ll try to discover

Francis injury looked very serious guess we’d will see how serious tomorrow
Smith being out hurts

[johnbar]

Our favorite VT poster says no broken bones, waiting for results of an MRI for Francis.

I missed this SF Chronicle article about women's sports when it came out a few weeks ago.  Includes quotations from Hambly and Baird.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...353164.php

And an OT rant:  I think the traffic circles on Campus Drive are a disaster.  That type of intersection may work efficiently if you are dealing only with motor vehicles.  But once you put in the random flow of pedestrians, who have the right of way, you can get gridlock.  It was really bad around 5pm last night, traveling counterclockwise toward Maples.  I'm no traffic engineer, but I think basic four-way traffic lights would work better during busy times.  They could be flashing red/yellow off-peak.

[johnbar]

Our favorite VT poster says no broken bones, waiting for results of an MRI for Francis.

I missed this SF Chronicle article about women's sports when it came out a few weeks ago.  Includes quotations from Hambly and Baird.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/colle...353164.php

And an OT rant:  I think the traffic circles on Campus Drive are a disaster.  That type of intersection may work efficiently if you are dealing only with motor vehicles.  But once you put in the random flow of pedestrians, who have the right of way, you can get gridlock.  It was really bad around 5pm last night, traveling counterclockwise toward Maples.  I'm no traffic engineer, but I think basic four-way traffic lights would work better during busy times.  They could be flashing red/yellow off-peak.

[terry]

I was skeptical of the traffic circles on Campus Drive, but I actually think they have worked out pretty well. I'm curious about others' experiences.

[terry]

I was skeptical of the traffic circles on Campus Drive, but I actually think they have worked out pretty well. I'm curious about others' experiences.

[mbdude]

Per VolleyTalk: xrays on Francis clean - no dislocation or or breaks. MRI today for ligament issues

[mbdude]

Per VolleyTalk: xrays on Francis clean - no dislocation or or breaks. MRI today for ligament issues