Comments on: Sunday: Florida upset, other Top 25 scores

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 19:02:14 +0000

I’m sure Shoji, now thinking about it after saying it on live TV, regrets it. It’s like when he said to Cal Poly, that he was sure they were watching the match and that Waikiki was fun at night… then the ‘just kidding.’

bottom feeder does seem a little harsh.

http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=33475\
thanks. got it. new thread up

By: JOJO

JOJO — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:56:27 +0000

Rainbow Wahine moves to #10

http://www.avca.org/divisions/division-one-women/poll-9-28-2015/

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:55:09 +0000

Rainbow wahine ranked 10 in AVCA poll. Florida moves down to 9

By: tongo

tongo — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:37:29 +0000

#43 Totally agree. Wished I could had said it like you.

By: tongo

tongo — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:06:18 +0000

#34 I am not disagreeing, just rather say it in more positive manner. The need for improvement is clear, or we will be out in round 1/2. I was acknowledging the hard work that Tai put in to get to this point, while diminishing the negativism. I am not sure that if Nikki (current rotational shift option) was targeted all night, she would do any better.
The season is organic and just like the “sudden” emergence of Maglio and Kahakai, I am sure the staff is working on options including yours. Hopefully, viable solution will emerge by post season play.

By: LanaiBoy

LanaiBoy — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:04:40 +0000

Why this constant drumbeat about replacing Tai Manu-Olevao in the back row? First of all this will not happen; she is Shoji’s choice, period. Tai is by far the hardest hitter from the back row and is irreplaceable offensively. Secondly, at the beginning of the year, when Granato came in, she was an error machine on the service line and had quite a few shanks too on serve-receive. Freshman nerves? Granato WILL be good in the future but she will have to wait her turn. Secondly, Tai has improved markedly on offense, hitting smarter instead of just harder. Thirdly, contrary to what everyone is saying Tai is making far fewer errors in the back row as the season progresses. Lastly, Tai was voted captain; she is liked and admired by her team mates and strongly supported by Nikki Taylor (watch their interactions on the bench) for obvious reasons.

By: Vbfan4life

Vbfan4life — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:52:45 +0000

#41 if that’s the case then the bottom feeders sound like a delicious treat for the wahine especially with some ginger and scallions hehe

#42 I think the main reason why they prefer to have Nikki not pass despite her being the better passer is so she can be an option to hit easier

With regards to developing subs I think Dave will probably do that on the road trip against the weaker teams but against the middle of the pack teams like the ones that we’d just played he probably didn’t want to take any chances

By: connor

connor — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:57:02 +0000

#34 Thanks for the explanation. your conclusions are exactly my conclusions. TMO’s service returns are spotty and take UH out of system. Maverick and Tongo tried to say that TMO’s passing has improved but it is as if they do not watch the games. I am there in person and i can see how her passing adversely affects the UH offensive system. Dave should really take her out of the passing rotation by subbing or let Nikki take returns.

By: Amosilatus

Amosilatus — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:38:26 +0000

#30-The dictionary will give you the raw meaning of “bottom feeder,” and that is accurate, but it doesn’t give you the implications/associations. What do you think about when you hear “bottom feeders? Most people will think of crabs or anything that feeds off waste or dead things that fall onto the pond or ocean floor. That is why people are objecting to the use of the term–it’s clearly derogatory.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:10:56 +0000

the late top 25 score
6) Washington def. Colorado 25-20, 25-17, 25-22