Comments on: Hawaii plays Penn State May 2

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:20:37 +0000

16. consider the other scenario that Knipe floated out.
they could have easily gone regional, sent Hawaii to BYU for ‘West” regional and Barton up to Penn State for East.
They weren’t going to fly Penn State out to Hawaii and I don’t think BYU put in a bid. This is finals week I believe and the studesn’t aren’t around.
25. 1 at large unless as 26. they expand to 8.
thinking it will happen.

By: livealoha

livealoha — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:54:06 +0000

25. There’s thought that next year the tournament will increase to eight teams. Hoping for that. Good for the sport and three at-large berths will get more deserving teams in.

By: eric96822

eric96822 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:03:21 +0000

NEXT YEAR’s tournament:
Will there be only 1 at large berth next year? I am assuming that 1 of the at large spots turns into the winner of the Big West Conference (or BWC tourney). Was this discussed before and does anyone know the answer?

By: vballfreak808

vballfreak808 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:59:30 +0000

23. Van Eekeren and Reese are both redshirting so they would not be making the trip unless they pay their own way and sit in the stands. But Solbrig will so his family can come and see him. Hopefully all the Hawaii fans come out to support.

By: Kahuna

Kahuna — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:42:39 +0000

Maybe not many Hawaii fans can make the trip but a few will and I’m sure some of the players parents will look at this as a rare opportunity to go the final four and will make the trek. A chance to see their sons win a national championship is rare.

This situation may also allow some of the parent of kids from the east/Midwest to see their kids in uniform. It’s a good chance for Mr/Mrs. Solbrig…..Mr/Mrs. Rosenmeier…..Van Eekeren Family and even the Reese family to see the sons. I think UH will have a pretty good crowd support. Not as much as we would have in Cali but still should be pretty good.

By: warriorfan

warriorfan — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 03:15:02 +0000

21.It’s 6 teams.

By: amela

amela — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:58:34 +0000

Wow I didn’t know only 8 teams get selected. Congratulations to the men’s team, make us proud.

By: Robin

Robin — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:18:13 +0000

17. I can’t see a lot of Hawaii fans making the last minute trip to Columbus. Plane fares alone are about $1,300 when I last checked Friday. Will the band even be going up? Maybe if there is a generous donor. Two years ago at Stanford: a much easier trip, plus a LOT more Hawaii expats. With much of the BYU vball crowds being students, don’t see them bringing a lot of support to Columbus as well. As far as the home crowd, they only had 562 vs. Ball State and 1,020 vs. Grand Canyon. This in the spacious St. John Arena (13, 226). Getting tickets shouldn’t be a problem. I actually though about going up. But what if UH loses to Penn State? I would hate to be stuck in Columbus from Wednesday thru Saturday. In 1996 there were last minute travel packages via Panda for the Final Four. Of course you are taking a chance UH would be in the Saturday final, but it there was no play-in and it was LA.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:18:36 +0000

I actually like the way the bracket is set up for UH. I mean it’s not ideal to travel all the way there for the first match but they’re gonna have to go there regardless if they want to advance. Might as well get acclamated. also I like that UH is not on Long Beach’s side of the bracket. Wouldnt not want to see them unless it’s for the championship

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:10:22 +0000

cool thing for team. Pilot found out about the bracket, they announced over the loudspeakers and passengers clapped from what Fey told me.