Played well against the Swiss. We only had the one game today so pretty mellow out here.
Started off a little back and forth but started to pull away mid game. Had a comfortable lead towards the end of the first. The second we were up 6-0 and 12-2 to start the game. They sided out better from there but the game was over for both teams by then. The first game was mostly serving. Laciga got an ace on me and the other guy got an ace on Phil. Phil had two or three of his own and I was just floating it in the court. Second game we just kept the serve in and they gave us a lot of points with errors. So on to the finals and a rematch with Ricardo and Emanuel.
Certainly it is difficult to beat a team twice in the same tourney but that is not going to change our game or mindset going into tomorrows finals. The wind is less of a factor on center court. More swirly and you can jump serve from both sides. The semi with the brasilians was pretty good. Had a little of everything. In the end, Emanuel and Ricardo made the plays to win. Should be fun. Looking forward to playing the match and then jumping on a flight to Sao Paulo and then home. One more day!!
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Best of luck in the Finals! We're all rooting for you and Phil. You two have had superb season. You should be proud of your accomplishments! Finish this last tournament strong, and enjoy your break!
- Steve
It's really amazing what you're accomplishing and that you're proving that the World Championship was no fluke.
If anyone knows if the finals video is available via some site, please let me know.
I hope you get the best birthday present possible tomorrow Todd!
Drew from Santa Cruz
Congrats on the silver, probably a little disappointing but still a great finish. You've got a nice rivalry going with them now. More importantly, not a bad ending to a great season. And even more importantly, Happy Birthday!!!
Garret
todd, happy birthday....i know the loss today is hard to take, but like karch says...forget it and move on...the empty feeling that you have in your stomach today will be the fuel that will help both of you bring home the gold when it counts the most at the olympics...enjoy your birthday and have some great time off with your family...alan beverly/birmingham, al
Quick question: What do you drink during tournaments other than water? Gatorade? Powerade? Do you water down your non-water drinks?
Thanks!
Thank you everyone.
I drink water, gatorade, an amino acid mix from Champion Nutrition, and Red Bull. Basically I just try to keep peeing when it is hot and drink anything and everything that will help do that.
Todd
I watch you guys all the time, I watched your matches atleast twice on the AVP. You are my favorite team and I hope you win all the time. It's so much fun to watch you and Phill (especially with his blocks) and your variety of shots than any other team with respect to the other teams. Congratulation on this great season and you guys are great and forget about Fortaliza and move on and prepare well for the Olympic gold. Just one more suggestion, it doesn't hurt to get a couch for the Olympic, it's worth it and you get another set of eyes even I believe in your couching, you have done great job. Happy Birthday -- Sam
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