Creighton is very good so not a huge upset over KU

Posted on: December 3, 2016 at 10:44:24 CT

I like you're UK pick over Wash. I do think BYU beats UNLV.

You and I were not always in agreement this year about ATM, but you're right about it being a disappointing loss to SMU.

I think Hawaii is another team that was somewhat over rated this year due to their history. Coaches poll has them ranked 12, but RPI was 23rd. Only 5 losses, but they didn't beat a ranked team in the final poll. They will be a tough out, but I think Minny beats them in 3 or 4 tonight.

I'm really looking forward to playing Minny. We are a quick, more precision passing team. While not a very tall team, we are good blocking team, especially Munlyn. To beat them, we'll need to minimize errors, but still attack. Getting strong hitting from Thater, Munlyn and Larson will be key. Eckenrode will need to keep the hitting chances balanced across the front row. Minny has too much height and will focus their blocks on Crow and Kan. Ethridge and Sents will also need big performances.