I didn’t do a Top 25 last year since I didn’t want to step on my leader’s (Ricky Nelson) toes. I always enjoy his Top 25, and he’s probably about to release his version, so I figured I’d stomp around with my size 13s and invite some ridicule. Emory Washington (Mo.) Colorado College Wittenberg Calvin…… Continue reading D3VBWest 2018 Preseason Top 25
Category: Commentary
Best Out-Of-Conference Records
I wrote a post awhile back that listed the conference records and how each did. I also broke up the conferences by region (curse the UAA and its mixed region setup). Anyway, that research showed that although the New York and New England regions were in the bottom half record-wise, they accounted for 6 of…… Continue reading Best Out-Of-Conference Records
NCAA Championship Committee Report
The NCAA Championship Committee Report is out and can be found here. With respect to volleyball, one important development was announced and that was a reduction of the number of at-large bids (Pool C) to be handed out in 2018. This is due to an increase in Pool B bids to two (2) from one.…… Continue reading NCAA Championship Committee Report
McMurry Newest DIII Member
McMurry University is once again an active DIII member and their teams are now eligible for NCAA championships. Back in 2011, McMurry decided to switch to DII but reversed course in 2014. Now, 4-years later they have passed all the necessary steps required by the NCAA. Because of their switch to DII and back to…… Continue reading McMurry Newest DIII Member
Berry College Schedule Analysis
No, Berry College has not moved to the West Region. Yes, I can talk about other regions if I want. It’s not like my blog title says something like “West Region – Blog”. Shut-up, no it doesn’t! I’ve mentioned this in the past but I do have favorite teams outside of the West Region. My…… Continue reading Berry College Schedule Analysis
UMHB Schedule Analysis
When schedules starting coming out there were a few teams I was interested in and the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB) was at the top of my list. UMHB had an interesting 2017 as they dominated a really uninspiring schedule only to get tripped up in the ASC tournament. When selections can around, UMHB…… Continue reading UMHB Schedule Analysis
Whittier Schedule Analysis
Continuing with my analysis of the 2018 schedules for some of the top West Region teams. Another schedule I’ve been waiting to get uncovered was for the Whittier Poets and today we have it. Whittier was one of the more interesting teams in 2017 as they surprised the world to earn their first ever appearance…… Continue reading Whittier Schedule Analysis
