Things mostly went as expected in Louisville. Number 1 played number 2 in the finals. Minor upsets as far as seeding goes throughout the tourney though.
Jake and Rosy took second to Phil and I. As I said earlier, seemed like both teams were a bit unispired. Not a real high level game. Jake and Rosy were strong throughout the tourney. Lost one game to Dax/Wong but other than that they were mowing teams down.
Stein and Lambert struggled a bit again. Lost a really tight one to Casey and Mark. First time Casey has beaten that team ever. I think it was 15-13 in the third. They continued through the loser's bracket but then lost to Dax/Wong in the 5th place game. Did not see the game but Dax said that he and Wong were the beneficiaries of several throw calls. Some of them good calls and some of them a bit tight but he still would take them.
Ring and Olsen were slightly down from their seed (4). They took 7th losing to Furbs and Sean Scott. They were "upset" by the 5th seeded team of Dax and Wong in the winner's quarters. Not a bad finish for them but I am sure they would have liked to have finished at least in the top 5.
Dax and Wong had a great tourney considering they have not played together since 1997. On paper they are pretty strong and they proved to be strong in person as well. Good ball control, good blocker/defender and solid serving makes for a good team. They took 3rd beating Stein and Lambo and Ring/Olsen. Just lost to Phil and I and Jake/Rosy. Congrats on a solid finish to both of them. Anyone notice that Kevin Wong is quietly posting a really good season with 3 different partners so far. Kudos to him as well.
Mark and Casey turned in a fine finish and are continuing to get better. They took 3rd and I am sure we will be seeing them back in the final 4 again soon. Nice tourney gentlemen.
Anthony and Fred had a so so tourney. Slightly down from their seed of 7. They took a 9th place finish. I am sure they are gunning to crack a top 5 finish every weekend now after being there a couple of times.
Hyden/Keenan lost some tough matches to take a 9th. Lost to Sean Scott and Furbs and then Stein and Lambert. Tough teams to play and then end up at 9th. Could see them doing better this coming weekend.
Furbs and Sean Scott continued to improve their finish. Seeded 9th they took a 5th. Beat some good teams in Keenan/Hyden and Ring/Olsen. They continue to improve as well.
Lucena and Strickland took a 7th and are now looking to crack into the top 8 seeds and get a bye into the second round. They are right there and could use one more good finish to push themselves into that spot.
Didn't see George and Larry but took a solid 9th place finish. Could be a scary team if they get it going.
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Congrats on the season so far. I was looking through this coming tournament and the last one. What happened to some of the players such as Hans Stolfus and Matt Prosser...did they retire? Good luck in Florida.
With the big FIVB tournaments coming up are you and Phil breaking down tape of the foreign teams? Do you guys employ a Coach? You and Phil are running over the field much like the Red Sox are doing here in Boston. Keep it rollin! Scott from Cape Cod, Mass
I would like to know more about your plans for the FIVB tournaments and your views of the international players.
Overall I am curious why you and Phil have decided to not play more of the FIVB tournaments? They have higher prize money and I guess better competition for you and Phil, mayby those can fire you up too.
I would absolutly love to read a long blog after a FIVB tournament.
I wish you and Phil the best of luck and thanks for a great blogg!
/Peter
Since the questions are flying, I'll add one to it all...when on the road, do you have a hard time eating well or do you have someone preparing your meals? I take it fast-food is probably not a staple. :) Best wishes this weekend!
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