Comments on: OCSports streaming starts, Hawaii 3, UCI 1

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:42:47 +0000

some good observations, some borderline nuts.
They will make the postseason.
Granato is not Shoji’s niece.
Annie didn’t fool around her first year at IVC. They held her out to concentrate on academics.
I mentioned they MIGHT look at a 6-2. They used Koelsch as more of a blocking sub.
Castillo has been bothered with a leg problem that I didn’t realize was as bad as it was She likely won’t play Sunday.
new thread up
http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=39708

By: H-Man

H-Man — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:42:12 +0000

Team is underachieving. With the tremendous knowledge and experience in the coaching staff, you would think they would have things figured out by now.

By: nomu

nomu — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 22:27:55 +0000

Here is what I saw – lack of enthusiasm, energy, lack of focus and reaction to the ball seem a half step slow. Are they having fun? Do they even want to go to the postseason tournament?

Here is what I’m seeing with the top teams in the country – they are improving every week and most of these teams are showing why they belong in the final four.

Here is what I see with the other teams in the Big West – they are also improving every week. It’s likely there will be more parity in this league in the coming years.

By: rabbit ears

rabbit ears — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 20:00:21 +0000

what happened to the 6-2. Need to get Higgins and Kendra in the mix.

By: tongo

tongo — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:21:44 +0000

The evolving backcourt led to several lapses in defense that were not unexpected. Nevertheless, it was so “not” Wahine Volleyball. Like to see the substitution of a DS for Granato in backcourt a permanent one as wahines need to start solidifying backcourt players for post season. McKenna needs backcourt reps to grow but that development needs to be set aside for next season. Dave’s post match comment gives hope that Greeley may come back to front row duties in couple weeks. We are desperately needing Kalei.

By: Maverick

Maverick — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:12:51 +0000

94. Agree that UH needs to hit more efficiently, but not all the top teams hit over .300. Only 8 division I teams hit .300+, including CSU, Wichita State and Western KY. Top ranked teams that don’t include Wisconsin, San Diego, Washington, Kansas, UNC, Stanford, BYU, etc. Hitting pct. is impacted by quality of the competition. Also, last year’s team hit .286 and made the elite 8. But .255 won’t cut it this year, especially with a relatively unchallenging conference.

By: tongo

tongo — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 18:56:13 +0000

I agree that we are seeing a lot of unrealized potential when Mitchem is just locked in MH position. Nevertheless, I believe Annie should be in the middle because she can be effective at MH even against the top teams in post season (if we get there) – neither Castillo or Burns are at the same level. Staff appears to be developing ways to get the ball more to Annie when she is upfront. And perhaps similar to how Stanford and Long Beach have used their MHs to hit at the pins, there will be designated moments when Annie switches to hit at the pin. Good grief, we have Tom to show us how to best use Annie as he did so successfully at Irvine Valley.

By: Blunite

Blunite — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:51:53 +0000

Choice of players is secondary at this point. If the goal is to win a national championship, this style of play is insufficient.

The top teams hit over .300. While UH struggles with slow high ball sets against mediocre opposition.

The quick sets vs Wisconsin showed the potential of a faster system of play. (Without NT, AM, KG). Of course, the first contact must improve.

By: islandman

islandman — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:40:08 +0000

11. Iosia had 6 kills in 6 attacks, there is your offensive output. Granato had 3 aces. Nikki was held out of practice for 2 days this past week, per TV commentator. I like Burns too.
The pre-game TV show had a piece on Annie and, as probably mentioned before, she wanted to play for Hawaii since she was in 9th grade. But she didn’t qualify academically and when she went to JC, she kind of fooled around her first year. Then Tom and others helped her out and she was able to turn it around but then she needed one more class -Algebra, which she got done late. Then she had the injuries, but is back strong. Good to see her serving and to see the two consecutive solo blocks in the 4th set.
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Thanks for the info on the streaming, I am an OC subscriber. The football folks on the mainland want to know if there will be streaming for football ?

By: mekanaka

mekanaka — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:32:24 +0000

Agree it was a disappointing win but a win is a win. The way they played the third set, unable to close, is becoming a characteristic displayed against all the ranked opponents they faced and LBS this season. This does not bode well IF they make it to post season.