Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Pac-12 | Why ASU @ Washington matters more than you might think


Plenty at stake during tonight’s 8PM match

Washington's rowdy student section could be near-empty tonight
-Volleyblog Seattle photo by Leslie Hamann
Last Friday’s Oregon/Washington match was an instant classic, possibly the most gripping Pac-12 contest of the season. 4,000 fans were there, but many others wouldn’t or couldn’t fight through the rain, the traffic and/or other Friday night commitments.

You can bet they wish they'd made the effort.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

VIDEO | Jim McLaughlin talks about fighting through adversity.


QUICK SET with Coach Jim McLaughlin for the week of November 19, 2012

Washington outside hitters Cassie Strickland and Gabbi Parker
-Volleyblog Seattle photo by Leslie Hamann
The more you know about the how and why of volleyball, the more fun it is to watch and play.

This week, fifth-ranked Washington conquered Oregon in one of the all-time classic matches of the Jim McLaughlin era.

Coach McLaughlin says he learned a lot about his team as it fought off 13 match points to beat the Ducks in five sets.

“I think it’s a huge lesson,” says McLaughlin on this week’s edition of Quick Set. “Just to be able to handle the situation and the magnitude of the situation. And to overcome the adversity, we learned a lot about our team.”


Also this week:
  • How the Huskies responded to the injury to their star player
  • The emergence of hitter Gabbi Parker


See also:

WRITTEN BY Jack Hamann | PHOTOS BY Leslie Hamann


Olympics | Karch Kiraly: The Next Chapter

Volleyblog Seattle authors Volleyball Magazine feature about USA head coach Karch Kiraly

Your Volleyblog Seattle correspondents were honored to write a feature article about Karch Kiraly for the January 2013 issue of Volleyball Magazine.

Seattle VB | Ellis leaves SU; Junior Volleyball gears up


Shannon Ellis leaves a strong legacy at Seattle U
Girls and boys club volleyball tryouts in full swing

Shannon Ellis is a class act.

Shannon Ellis
-photo by Eric Badeau for Seattle University
Since taking over the helm of the Seattle University volleyball program in 2004, Ellis has always been a bright light on the Seattle-area volleyball scene.

NCAA | Washington moves to top 5 in media poll


Pac-12 continues to dominate voting

Washington's Jenni Nogueras (9) and Jenna Orlandini (purple jersey) celebrate a point against Oregon
-Volleyblog Seattle photo by Leslie Hamann
Reporters mostly agreed with coaches in the November 20, 2012 Volleyball Magazine media poll. Media ranked UCLA slightly higher than Oregon. 

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