[MSG1716]

A lot of incredible talents on this team who all deserved the praise and awards they're receiving.  The long term memory of this senior class rests of their success in the tournament.  They have as much talent (if not more) than any team in the country.  That was nearly true last year when we collapsed and lost focus in the last two sets against USD leaving us all (players included) feeling disappointed.  A final four is a must.  A national championship is certainly attainable if we can keep our focus and stay in synch for a full match.  We can't afford to start out slow in set one and give away sets like we've done in the last month.

PREDICTIONS Everyone.  I think we reach the Final Four with victories over ASU (easy) and UT (much tougher than early in the season).  That will put us most likely against Wisconsin, a team with a great defensive front line that likely will cause some problems.  We play well and focused, we win.  If Kipp can take over (as a player of the year candidate can hitting >.350 with 3-4 aces), Rubin or Baird hit .300, and we can keep our return errors 5 or less, we win.  I don't think the championship against Nebraska or Pitt/Louisville will be as difficult if we have make it this far.  I see the semis as a 50-50 match.

Go Card!

[MSG1716]

A lot of incredible talents on this team who all deserved the praise and awards they're receiving.  The long term memory of this senior class rests of their success in the tournament.  They have as much talent (if not more) than any team in the country.  That was nearly true last year when we collapsed and lost focus in the last two sets against USD leaving us all (players included) feeling disappointed.  A final four is a must.  A national championship is certainly attainable if we can keep our focus and stay in synch for a full match.  We can't afford to start out slow in set one and give away sets like we've done in the last month.

PREDICTIONS Everyone.  I think we reach the Final Four with victories over ASU (easy) and UT (much tougher than early in the season).  That will put us most likely against Wisconsin, a team with a great defensive front line that likely will cause some problems.  We play well and focused, we win.  If Kipp can take over (as a player of the year candidate can hitting >.350 with 3-4 aces), Rubin or Baird hit .300, and we can keep our return errors 5 or less, we win.  I don't think the championship against Nebraska or Pitt/Louisville will be as difficult if we have make it this far.  I see the semis as a 50-50 match.

Go Card!