Congrats to Maglio POW; Wahine stay 49 in RPI
http://www.bigwest.org/aotw.asp
Maglio Player of the Week.
http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/volleyball-women/d1/ncaa-womens-volleyball-rpi
Hawaii still at 49
Losses to
16 Utah
19 BYU
21 San Diego
24 Cal Poly
26 UCLA
33 Marquett
T60 wins over
20 Baylor
68 UC Irvine
https://www.avca.org/polls/di-women/11-6-2017.html
in today’s poll, Penn State stays No. 1
Top 5 stays put
Cal Poly moves up to No. 22, Baylor No. 23
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I have been very impressed with the progress this team has made this past season. I think that Emily is at the point where the Canadian National Team should be looking at her. She may prefer Beach but I bet she could hold her own indoors with anyone. Savannah reminded me of a monarch from old Hawaii at senior night. Very regal. Kalei showed us what might of been if she had remained healthy. Castillo,Burns, and Iosia have improved so much. The freshmen will stronger next year and ready to help. I still think that Mckinna C. is not a 6 rotation player but very valuable on the front line. I know the seasons not over but I am looking forward to next year already, still with the thoughts of how enjoyable this year has turned out to be.
I think an RPI of 49 puts the Wahine outside of the selection. Too bad because they are finally starting to play up to their potential, but perhaps a dollar short and day late.
Congrats to Maglio for a much deserved POW honor!
I am still hoping for post-season play for this team. I like that they are playing on Thursday the 16th against Davis and Irvine on the Saturday (more time to prepare for Irvine). I believe they will close out with wins and hopefully get chosen for an at large-bid. If not, I like the idea of the NIVC tournament. This team has come on strong and deserves to continue to play and develop.
I know some people believe the tournament is beneath Hawaii. I don’t think Hawaii has to be pigeon-holed into being a particular caliber based on attending the tournament. The extra practice and tournament experience can only benefit the team’s development. Then, with continued improvement get back to the NCAA tournament. In other words, they use the tournament depending on the year and season. If it is a development/rebuilding year, why not? Just my opinion.
If they host a NIVT game I’m there for as many as they host.
as of 11/6, I count 66 teams ahead of UH RPI and automatic bid-wise (assuming highest RPI is one-bid conference champ)…but would the NCAA take a team with a higher RPI and a losing record- like Texas A&M (7-13)?
17 Wichita St AAC
162 Stony Brook America East
56 Kennesaw St ASUN
40 VCU Atlantic 10
22 Louisville ACC
27 Pitt ACC
30 Miami ACC
37 NC State ACC
39 Notre Dame ACC
41 Florida St ACC
6 Texas Big 12
12 Kansas Big 12
13 Iowa St Big 12
20 Baylor Big 12
14 Creighton Big East
33 Marquette Big East
86 Sacramento St Big Sky
50 High Point Big South
1 Penn St Big 10
2 Minnesota Big 10
5 Nebraska Big 10
10 Wisconsin Big 10
15 MIchigan St Big 10
23 Illinois Big 10
25 Purdue Big 10
31 Ohio St Big 10
34 Michigan Big 10
43 Maryland Big 10
44 Iowa Big 10
24 Cal Poly Big West
47 Col of Charleston Colonial
32 Western Kentucky Conf USA
85 Cleveland St Horizon
61 Princeton Ivy
176 Fairfield Metro Atlantic
71 Miami (OH) Mid-American
219 UMES Mid-Eastern
46 UNI Missouri Valley
29 Colorado St Mountain West
126 LIU Brooklyn
57 Austin Peay OVC
7 Stanford Pac 12
8 Washington Pac 12
9 Oregon Pac 12
11 Colorado Pac 12
16 Utah Pac 12
18 USC Pac 12
26 UCLA Pac 12
28 Oregon St Pac 12
42 Wash St Pac 12
76 Navy Patriot
3 Florida SEC
4 Kentucky SEC
35 LSU SEC
36 Missouri SEC
38 Auburn SEC
45 Arkansas SEC
48 Texas A&M SEC
97 ETSU Southern
63 Central Ark Southland
206 Alabama St Southwestern
59 Denver Summit
74 Texas St Sun Belt
19 BYU West Coast
21 San Diego West Coast
122 NMSU WAC
5. no team qualifies for post season play if they are not at .500.
H-Man, I agree, a 49 RPI probably means Hawaii stays home. Note though the RPI futures thread on Volleytalk projects that Hawaii may finish at 42, even with 1 more loss. That may be enough to sneak them into the tournament, or at least improve their chances somewhat …
Ironically, this year’s schedule was the type if RPI-favorable schedule that might have gotten Hawaii seeded in prior seasons. Hawaii played 8 teams (cal poly 2x) that are in the RPI top 50 … 7 of those in the top 25!
A lot of missed opportunities in the 5th set this season.
Still tho, it’s not over… Hawaii still get chance! Hang in there folks!
Too good for MAGSnificent!!! A nice way to end her Senior Night weekend. Hoping for the best for post-season play. If not, the season was still rewarding. Robyn and her staff did a great job and the Wahine played their hearts out. All the best and mahalo to the seniors who are a precious bunch.
Play out the rest of the season and that’s all the team can do, just keep winning!!
The tournament selection is outta’ve our hands…. next season, wins games that we need to and we make the tournament. Every game counts!!!!
Congratulations EM on POW
A 42 should get them in. But the political power of the Big 10 and Pac 12 in women’s VB may squeeze the Wahine out of the tournament. It’s never fair for mid-majors.
Finally “Playing up to their potential”? I feel they have improved a lot. The team and coaches began the year with a lot of expectations…I am amazed that all of our coaches are in their “first year” as noted on the roster…with this in mind, it has been a phenomenal year where they have found their weaknesses…addressed their weaknesses…and overcome their weaknesses. Regardless of our expectations, we need to remember that this is a COLLEGE team and not a professional team. The players carry rigorous schedules and bring along the angst of being a college student.
That being said, a big MAHALO to the coaches, staff, and TEAM. You did a great job this year. I look forward to next year.
just rewatched last nights match versus the beach. natasha is finally creating burns on the opponent. something we needed versus marquette, san diego, ucla and others. she is also providing ball coverage. norene sets a faster offense and is more aggressive in ball coverage. kalei would have also been the defense/passing that was amiss since preseason.
also forgot emily magnum was magnificent again
lets bid aloha to these
http://hawaiiathletics.com/images/2017/10/31/senior_night_graphic.jpg
http://hawaiiathletics.com/images/2017/11/5/_R3A8747.JPG
The creator of the RPI Futures thread on VT mentioned that if Hawaii wins out, they have a 70% chance of an RPI better than 40.
A good/hopeful sign! …. cheer on the Wahine to take care of business in these last couple of road matches!
Tomorrow is signing day. Hoping for to get some good news from Cindy soon.
I have to admit, I don’t see the downside of accepting an invitational if they miss the NCAA tournament. I suppose the financial issues are different? Otherwise, I think that’s just false pride.
And thrilled to see Guinasso get her one collegiate kill in that game. Nice cherry on top for her volleyball career.
The downside is that advancing to this “lesser” tournament will change the mindset for our program and the young women in it, (i:e fans and players will be just happy gettig to play at home more in the nivc)
This program’s rebuilding years should be an exit in the second round and non rebuilding years should be sweet sixteen and beyond appearances, this program needs to keep high standards because when you lower them you become complacent.
I still believe this team should be focused on getting into the tournament that matters and winning a first round match .if the they don’t succeed call it a season and work hard in the spring to achieve the goal next year.
This NIVT tournament is the off season. It’s a chance for the team to continue to play and get better. Why allow only other teams to get better. Way more constructive than just another day in open gym which they can do for the next 9 months. At least this way coaching is involved.
Plus if the cost to be invited is $15,000 that’s a deal for Hawaii’s program. If the tickets average even just $15 each and 5000 tickets are sold that’s a gross of $75,000. The organizers take a cut and UH still sees a profit.
Agree with turfwar, any tournament extends the time the coaches get to work to with the team. My only problem would be if it interferes with Emile M’s chance to be an All-American in beach. I also think that Skye, Sophia, Kerstin, Noreen, and both Mckenna’s should work with the in-door coaches to be ready for next year. This is a really good coaching and teaching staff IMO. Beach might help somewhat, but the in-door game is different and giving this staff a whole year to guide these players into roles that they want them to play will pay off next year.
For the NIVC first two rounds, if at home, UH has to pay $7,500 total. Then $8,000 for the 3rd round, if any, etc.
$15,000 is the max cost plus some per diem, if UH travels.
$7,500 is the Minimum guarantee for the 1st two rounds, but the payout to NIVC based on a set percentage out of net match revenue could be more.
NCAA ONLY Period.
JMO: Wahine should play in one or the other post season tournament, especially this year with a new coaching staff. There are lots that the Wahine can gain by playing. Here are two reasons why. Hawaii is removed and remote, so SHOWCASING what we have is important for recruitment and sustaining the program’s future, can’t do it without quality players. Playing in a post season tournament especially for our current freshmen is the “taste” we want them to value and set as a goal every year.
Any takers?
Totally agree Tako, What has the NCAA ever done for us in any sport? I would take them to a Church league if it kept them playing.
Castaneda signs.
http://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2017/11/8/womens-volleyball-announces-nli-signee-for-2018.aspx
(above from post from islandman)
http://www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/?p=44999
27-28. thanks. was at UH when they posted it.
see new thread.