S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era

Update: 2025-02-11

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Our latest episode dives into the fluctuating AVCA rankings, addressing issues surrounding team standings and the perceived favoritism affecting teams like Hawaii and UCLA. The discussion includes insights on weekend matches, reflections on coaching changes, and the evolving dynamics of college volleyball.

• Critique of current AVCA rankings and their formulation
• Arguments on Hawaii's ranking despite a recent loss
• Recap of Long Beach vs. UCLA: a disappointing outcome
• Stanford's bounce-back performance against Hawaii
• Examination of Mary Wise's retirement and potential candidates for her position
• Reflection on how players influence coaching hires and college athletics

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S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era

Matthew Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan, Chad Gordon

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S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era

Matthew Houlihan, Arielle Houlihan, Chad Gordon

S2E6: Rankings Debate, UCLA vs. Long Beach Recap, and College Volleyball's "Wild West" Era