Ncaa Adds Sand Volleyball

MeanMag · April 23, 2009

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oldguystudent · April 23, 2009

That should have an interesting effect on the indoor game. I wonder if you'll see two letter athletes playing indoors in fall and outdoors in spring.

UNTflyer · April 23, 2009

We have rules around here.

Edited April 23, 2009 by UNTflyer

H-towngreen · April 23, 2009

I am all for NT womens sand volleyball.....you know for Title IX purposes.

MeanGreenEagle · April 23, 2009

Whats the plan for raising money for a sand volleyball stadium. Sand, portable bleachers, a volleyball net, and a couple of guys to set it up don't come cheap.

Rudy · April 23, 2009

Ill build the whole thing for free. Well, if I get a date with the women's team.

BeanCounterGrad'03 · April 23, 2009

Ill build the whole thing for free. Well, if I get a date with the women's team.

Would that be a violation of NCAA rules?

Edited April 23, 2009 by BeanCounterGrad'03

Chrisattsu · April 23, 2009

KRAM1 · April 23, 2009

I like sand! :shocking: :thumbsup:

gangrene · April 23, 2009

Well, we know we wouldn't have any trouble getting Dubbya to toss out the first volleyball!

I'll go ahead and volunteer to recruit Brazil, since my visa is still valid.

Censored by Laurie · April 23, 2009

I am all for NT womens sand volleyball.....you know for Title IX" purposes.

Fixed

GreenMachine · April 24, 2009

Would that be a violation of NCAA rules?

something would be getting violated I'm sure.

ScreamingEaglesFan · April 27, 2009

Serious question... Would NCAA sand v-ball only use two players or will there be more like reg.v-ball? And do most beach players just switch over from infoors when they get to college or do theyy start playing earlier?

oldguystudent · April 27, 2009

Serious question... Would NCAA sand v-ball only use two players or will there be more like reg.v-ball? And do most beach players just switch over from infoors when they get to college or do theyy start playing earlier?

I'll field this one. I went to high school in Santa Cruz in the 80s where beach volleyball, both recreational and seriously competitive, was king.

1) Four on a side sand volleyball does exist. I haven't seen it since the 80s though. Haven't really paid attention to whether or not the olympics includes it.

2) Depends on where the player grows up. Having gone to high school on the sunny beaches of California, the indoor players were mostly converted beach players who went on to play indoors in college, then bolted back to the beach once the scholarship was over. If, on the other hand, they grow up in, oh, say, North Texas where there isn't any sand and the weather isn't fantastic all year long, then they most likely start playing indoors. Playing on sand is a huuuge transition from playing on the court. Your feet just don't move the same.

I also attribute the west coach culture of beach volleyball to there being men's teams in so many colleges out there. Of 39 NCAA men's teams, half of them are on the west coast. Another 4 or 5 are from Puerto Rico.

H-towngreen · April 27, 2009

I know it sounds kind of wussy to say especially in Texas where football is king, but I wish that mens volleyball would have been available in high school here.

gangrene · April 27, 2009

I know it sounds kind of wussy to say especially in Texas where football is king, but I wish that mens volleyball would have been available in high school here.

Were you a Top Gun fan?? :unsure: :lol:

H-towngreen · April 28, 2009

Were you a Top Gun fan??

I always play sand volleyball in skin tight jeans.

UNTLifer · April 28, 2009

I always play sand volleyball in skin tight jeans.

And Ray Ban aviators.

H-towngreen · April 28, 2009

And Ray Ban aviators.

And my wrists taped up

gangrene · April 28, 2009

Ok, this one's for you Goose!! (Where's Quoner when you need him?)

UNTLifer · April 28, 2009

Let's get back on topic:

Where are the moderators when you need them?

DallasGreen · April 28, 2009

I'll field this one. I went to high school in Santa Cruz in the 80s where beach volleyball, both recreational and seriously competitive, was king.
1) Four on a side sand volleyball does exist. I haven't seen it since the 80s though. Haven't really paid attention to whether or not the olympics includes it.
2) Depends on where the player grows up. Having gone to high school on the sunny beaches of California, the indoor players were mostly converted beach players who went on to play indoors in college, then bolted back to the beach once the scholarship was over. If, on the other hand, they grow up in, oh, say, North Texas where there isn't any sand and the weather isn't fantastic all year long, then they most likely start playing indoors. Playing on sand is a huuuge transition from playing on the court. Your feet just don't move the same.
I also attribute the west coach culture of beach volleyball to there being men's teams in so many colleges out there. Of 39 NCAA men's teams, half of them are on the west coast. Another 4 or 5 are from Puerto Rico.

You were a UC-Santa Cruz Banana Slug????

UNTLifer · April 28, 2009

You were a UC-Santa Cruz Banana Slug????

Keep On Topic or I will have to ban you!

Edited May 1, 2009 by UNTLifer

MeanMag · April 30, 2009

Let's get back on topic:
Where are the moderators when you need them?

This picture makes me hungry for peaches.

GreenAlums · May 1, 2009

Whats the plan for raising money for a sand volleyball stadium. Sand, portable bleachers, a volleyball net, and a couple of guys to set it up don't come cheap.

Add a case of beer and I'm there!