October 2010

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    Sokolova & Friends can DO it!

    Sokolova, Gamova and team Russia won the 2010 edition of the Edison Challenge Cup in Rome, Italy last October 17th. Russia won an epic 5 set match against Italy. Wow! Although we didn’t get to see the match, we have a feeling Russia has what it takes to defend their World Championship title which starts […]

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  • Thinking of Alesandro Paparoni

    We read that he used to play for the Italian National but we honestly don’t remember seeing him. Maybe he wasn’t that good so he was just a bench player.  Well it doesn’t really matter. Anyways, we just want to say HELLO to PAPAroni! How are you doing today bb? We’re glad you’ve returned to […]

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    FIVB’s Hall of Fame!

    Last October 22nd, 2010 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, 5 volleyball living legends & 1 non-living legend were added to the growing list of Hall of Famers. Amazing! We have so much respect for these individuals who have showed a lot of dedication to the sport of volleyball. You guys ROCK! (image from www.FIVB.org) Since this recognition […]

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    The Volley Mascot Fails!

    When we were in Rome for the Final Round of the Men’s World Champ, the mascot was one of the cutest walking creatures we saw inside the stadium. Sometimes we think of him more than we think of Murilo but after watching this video we have a feeling we will think of HIM MORE! Hahaha! […]

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    Zenit Kazan Wins!

    Russia’s best club team. ZENIT KAZAN, won the Russian Super Cup over the weekend! With Lloy Ball, Reid Priddy, Maxim Mikhaylov & Sergey Tetyukhin on the team we can already predict they will win the Russian League title. (Clay used to play for Kazan but now play$ for team Ufa). Anyways, here are some pics […]

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    Coach McCutcheon Says…

    We DISLIKE love how he’s is  keeping the USA Roster for the World Champs which is only a few days away! We can’t wait until he REVEALS the 14 players who are already in Japan. WE think we ALREADY KNOW! Anyways, Coach Hugh talked to the media today and shared the few words about his […]

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    The Hamamatsu Arena!

    Since we won’t be in Japan for the Women’s World Champs, we are super thankful for GLOBO ESPORTE because they always provide amazing and interesting info about the women’s national team of Brazil. Seriously, they start their coverage from the days before the team travels to Japan until they return from the tournament. Anyways, the site […]

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    Volleyball Gym in Haiti

    Yehey! This is great news for Haiti and for the rest of the world! “A group of U.S. institutions composed of Youth Without Borders,Professional & Scientific Associates &Creative Tent Intl are joining the NORCECA & FIVB efforts to BUILD an indoor volleyball complex in Haiti, the impoverished Caribbean nation hit by a devastating earthquake in […]

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    Update on Mari!

    UPDATE on MARI: She might not be in Japan for the World Champs but girlfriend is keeping herself busy to recover in time for the Superliga. Mari has already started physical therapy. Also, she will be a match commentator for al ofl Brazil’s matches. Dang she’s gonna be busy!We ♥ Mari’s determination! Keep it up […]

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    Canada: Tough Pool but Optimistic

    2010 Women’s World Championship… Women’s coach Arnd Ludwig has a tough task ahead of him as Canada is in one of the toughest pool (D) with Rus, Chn, Kor, Tur & Dominican Rep. Entering as the 24th seeded team in the tournament & the lowest ranked team in the pool, Canada is in a very […]

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    Daddy as a SPARTAN?

    WE ♥ the idea but we think HE could’ve been Robin Hood instead of a Spartan. Daddy just doesn’t have the Spartan appeal. He’d do justice being Robin Hood! Oh well it’s too late. They already made the video. Although the vid looks like a “SAW” or a Halloween movie trailer. Haha! Kidding! Anyways, do […]

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    Morgan says SORRY…

    We posted THIS yesterday about Morgan Beck’s forgettable moments on her way to Russia. It appears her BLOG post received quite a few negative reactions from readers so she removed it. Morgan posted this message on her blog: “I am not afraid to say I’m sorry…That a lot of people don’t get American humor and […]

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  • P-Rico Departs…

    Aury Cruz and her teammates said ADIOS! to San Juan today to go  to Japan for the 2010 World Championship. P-Rico is in Pool B with Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Czech Rep & The Netherlands.We really hope P-Rico will play a better in this tournament compared to their horrible performance in the 2010 World Grand Prix. […]

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