Comments on: Hawaii 3, GCU 0

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:16:00 +0000

http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=35448
new tread up for Friday

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:11:27 +0000

Not sure why people think this is Shoji’s last year.
or that there needs to be an announcement if he is staying.
When he decides to say something he will.

By: hollycow

hollycow — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:37:40 +0000

It’s past the holiday season and 3 weeks into the new year and no word on if Shoji is staying or going. Left over players for 2017 will not commit to a team not knowing who’s going to be the head coach. Need an official announcement real quick like.

By: livealoha

livealoha — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:43:43 +0000

Wouldn’t be surprised if UH goes international for 2017. You figure after the Europe trip, Shoji was able to scout and connect with coaches and former players (remember he was with Gustin), that could direct them to top foreign recruits. And if that’s the case the signing process can be really long, making sure they qualify and also that they aren’t considered professional.

And should UH want to maintain the standard Nikki Taylor has on the right, it may require going international.

By: noblesol

noblesol — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:46:59 +0000

This year’s team still has work to do to achieve their potential, and to be consistently great, but every once in a while you can see them shift into another gear and their play elevates to awesome. And, every once in a while you can see them go the other way and show inexperience and a lack of awareness of the other teams adjustments. Blocking needs improvement asap, and offensively they need more consistent presence and production from the middle. If they can improve that part of their game, they’ll be consistently tough to beat on every point, set, and match. If they can’t, then good blocking teams will block and dig the pins with some success, and long rallies won’t be their friend. GCU is a good team that made adjustments and made it very interesting at the end tonight. An experienced Hawaii team would take note and be prepared for a battle on Friday.

By: haleiwacrossfitter

haleiwacrossfitter — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:26:33 +0000

I love that when Van Tilburg knocked the guy down with a facial, he took a moment and did not celebrate until after checking if the guy was ok. Classy move. I really like him and hope his humbleness continues and spreads to the whole team. Not saying the team isn’t humble, just hoping he continues and the team follows his lead.

And Cindy, sorry, but yes. I am a bit worried about 2017 for indoor wahine. As a poster mentioned, most are done already and 2018 is already in full gear. I’m not even sure who is left for 2017 as far as top 100 recruits. It’s a little nerving. Sure they have had last minute recruits, but not like this where they only have 1 verbal so far. I’m thinking with this being Dave’s last year, I feel, that the recruits may be waiting and we are missing out. I definitely feel that Beach is taking some top potential recruits away from the indoor team.

Back to the men….I think they are going to the national tournament again this year, and I think with who we have on the bench…it could be for the next 4 years. What an exciting team to watch and get excited about.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:01:05 +0000

45. does it matter about individual statistics?
47. Van Tilburg said he felt it was a very special team. Warriors have done a lot of bonding, and the training on Maui helped.

By: warriorfan

warriorfan — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:41:56 +0000

I noticed the freshmen class all seems very close and like a fun group, I think they have really brought team chemistry closer.

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:34:39 +0000

Interesting comment by Fey in the post -game show about the closeness he feels for his new teammates and how much more fun this group of guys are compared to last year. Team chemistry is so important and they seem to have it. I know they are sure fun to watch. Mighty mouse is better than ever!

By: warriorfan

warriorfan — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 07:09:40 +0000

I believe Jennings was leading the MPSF in assists per set, but not getting into the third set until match point will hurt his average 🙁