The Wolverines fell to Texas 11-24, 25-21, 25-23, 12-25, 11-15.
A fantastic run for a fantastic squad! Despite coming in unranked and finishing 6th in the Big Ten, Michigan was able to scrap against the best of the best, but came up just short of the Championship game.
Michigan loses only fifth-year senior Claire McElhenny, so they are already poised to do huge things next year! Go Blue!!!
GO BLUE!
Nice come back by Blue,
Nice come back by Blue, gaining a 4-pt lead in set 2 and forcing a Texas timeout. Looking much more comfortable now.
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Thanks, just flipped it on what did I
Thanks, just flipped it on what did I miss?
A first set curbstomping by
A first set curbstomping by the Longhorns... but now we're in a pretty good spot here in set 2!
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Some sexy ladies on our team
Go lady Wolverines!!! GO BLUE! I always thought cheerleading was overrated anyways. Spectator wise I know, I date a volleyball player and her ass in those shorts DEAR LORD...
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
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oh yea
she was a labero so not freakishly tall. but man those shorts. yowzeh.
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
Spike the Longhorns! Go
Spike the Longhorns! Go Blue!!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
Some killer blocks in this
Some killer blocks in this set. So close here, up 21-20. Can't let up.
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Timeout UT again! 23-20, an
Timeout UT again! 23-20, an unreal comeback if they can finish it.
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That first set was ugly, 3
That first set was ugly, 3 point lead in 2nd set! 23-20
Go Blue
One serious complaint about
One serious complaint about volleyball. The game's social norms require everyone to jump up and down like lunatics after every point. That, plus the camera position, makes it tough for me to figure out who won the last point. Girls, it's okay to not act happy after you give up a point.
Watch the ref instead.
Watch the ref instead.
I can answer this.
I was an assistant VB coach when my daughter played in HS. I know very little about the game. However, the reason both teams huddle up is to get ready for the next serve. That point was lost (or won) but we have to get this next one.
It keeps the kids from hanging their heads for too long. The game goes quick and they need to stay focused. My daughter had 23 of 25 points in one game with 20 aces. She had no clue because the game went so fast that she did not have time to think about it.
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I used to think that, but
I used to think that, but then I played a little bit. It's a team sport, but each play is very individual. You make a mistake and you've immediately let your team down. Plus, every point is pretty crucial - a 5-point lead is very tough to come back from.
Not saying I would be at all similar with the demonstrative emotions, but it is a roller coaster of a game and whatever you can do to stay on an even keel is important.
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I'd agree that it's critical
I'd agree that it's critical in a fast-paced game to stay focused. Otherwise, you could lose the game without blinking. It just seems like the reactions are so high all the time that it would be distracted. Maybe I'm just not familiar enough.
Besides those valid points,
You are constantly ready for the ball, but you're not moving /running a ton...that energy and tension can be intense. So when the play is over, you kinda have to exhale and get it all together for the next one.
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
Need this set. Would be
Need this set. Would be really good to even it up.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
Texas front
can really get high. We cant seem to block her. But we are more balanced. How can Texas have 2 serve errors in one set let alone an entire match?
We can do this with their big gun on the bench.
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Comeback is underway!!
Comeback is underway!!
SEC can SMD
Got to keep swinging like you
Got to keep swinging like you have to keep shooting like you have to keep passing. Really huge to even this up. Brand new game. Bring it on.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
The good gals tied it up. Go
The good gals tied it up. Go Blue!
I want this NC so bad for
I want this NC so bad for this program. Hasn't been historically good, haven't won a B1G Championship ever and is tied going into halftime in the Final 4.
It just goes to show how strong the B1G is when a team that finishes 11-9 in conference play is in the Final 4.
Me too.
I said several times that the SB team would be the next M NC. I ment no disrespect to any other Varsity sport. I conceeded to sing the Yellow and Blue in the Diag if they win the NC. I will post it on youtube for all to laugh.
Lets go ladies.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
Funny that the Big 10 has
Funny that the Big 10 has more teams in the Final Four than the Pac 12.
Would be pretty awesome to see an all B10 championship
matchup with Michigan and Penn St.
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
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For those of you who couldnt fine one.
M has had a ton of chances to
M has had a ton of chances to get this lead to 3 and have come up just short. If they can get up 3, it will be huge.
CoE Class of 2007
This is intense to watch.
This is intense to watch. Certainly not like the volleyball I played in gym class.
Memories. Such painful memories.
I remember taking a spike to the crotch while standing by the girl I had a crush on in my sophmore year. I always said and will always say Josh did that on purpose. Haven't touched a volleyball since lol
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
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Actually I used a volleyball
Actually I used a volleyball much more playing dodgeball. And yes...getting hit in the balls by a hard dodgeball throw was not fun, from what I remember.
Big Ace to get us up 3, but
Big Ace to get us up 3, but UT weathered that well. Need to stay up 2!
CoE Class of 2007
I never thought that I would get this into volleyball
but, man, this is fun to watch.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
This is the first volleyball
This is the first volleyball (game? match?) thing I have ever watched, and it's pretty fantastic. Prolly doesn't hurt that Big Blue is doing work in this tourney..and all the Bo talk, it's a good transition
Never Forget. Patch credit to TatersGonnaTate.
Can't believe how much I'm enjoying
watching tjis
Rallyed a mini-run by Texas
Rallyed a mini-run by Texas and have forced another TO!
Very close here, up 19-17! No mistakes and the great defense is the key!
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Another interesting tie to
Another interesting tie to football: Molly Toon is sister to Nick Toon former Wisconsin football receiver.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
And daughter of NFL'er Al
And daughter of NFL'er Al Toon
CoE Class of 2007
What an exciting team!
What an exciting team to watch! I love how loose the team is playing under such pressure. It's amazing they've made it this far when as they mentioned we finished 6th in the Big Ten. We've definitely peaked at the right time. Hope we keep it going. Finish out this set and complete the match in set 4.
Absolutely
They look like they are having fun and UT looks tight.
Love seeing all the
Love seeing all the MGoBloggers saying they enjoy the game. Supporting Michigan Athletics introduces me to new sports that I grow to love.
Here we go! Up 22-19!!!
Here we go! Up 22-19!!!
EDIT: WOW! What defense. Up 23-20.
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M
We dont have a M Volleyball team.
Unfortunately
there aren't that many men's teams. Mainly on the west coast. Lots of CA teams
ohio has one. Would be cool
ohio has one. Would be cool to see Michigan add one. The more varsity sports the better IMO. I'd take Skiing or Bowling if they wanted to add it.
Hopefully more teams to Big Ten
I believe at this point only Ohio and Penn State have teams. Just as the women's team, Penn State is pretty strong every year having won some national championships.
Would love to see Michigan add a team. Many Big Ten schools have club teams that play in tournaments throughout the year including Michigan but just haven't officially joined as a varsity sport like Penn State or Ohio.
Let's go blue!!!!
Wish I could have been home to watch this....keep the updates coming!!
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Good TO by Rosen. You have 2,
Good TO by Rosen. You have 2, so use one here to do what you can to get this to set point before UT gets any momentum.
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Big moment. Have got to take
Big moment. Have got to take this set. 23-21 got to get it. C'mon.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
My wife never watches sports,
My wife never watches sports, but she's loving this. Go Blue!
WOO! Set point!
WOO! Set point!
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
GO BLUE!