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Old 08-07-2016, 02:46 PM   #61
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This 7's format is great to watch for those of us with short attention spans. In all seriousness, I don't think I could watch an 80 minute match on TV.
A full Rugby Union match? They're awesome.
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:48 PM   #62
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Woowoo. 10-5 just hold on
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:48 PM   #63
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This 7's format is great to watch for those of us with short attention spans. In all seriousness, I don't think I could watch an 80 minute match on TV.
I like another 10 minutes. The 15 minute game seems to short

Canada with possession now deep in France territory
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:48 PM   #64
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Great win for Canada!

It's such a blast to watch.
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That should do it 15-5
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Woowoo

French were so sloppy
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:53 PM   #67
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Some impressive stuff too from Canada in volleyball versus the Americans thus far.
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Old 08-07-2016, 02:54 PM   #68
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The Men's volleyball match is freaking awesome. Professional/high level volleyball is an amazing thing. It will be awesome if the Canadians can take down the USA.
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Canadian Men's volleyball team take the second set.. one more to go. How much of an upset would this be?
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Old 08-07-2016, 03:02 PM   #70
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Bouchard playing in women's doubles but can't find a link
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Old 08-07-2016, 03:03 PM   #71
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Usa are 5 Canada are 12
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Bouchard playing in women's doubles but can't find a link

http://olympics.cbc.ca/video/live/te...bles-part.html

I think that might be the best we get.
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Old 08-07-2016, 03:15 PM   #73
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The Men's volleyball match is freaking awesome. Professional/high level volleyball is an amazing thing. It will be awesome if the Canadians can take down the USA.
Volleyball is definitely the sport that I played the most and I couldn't agree more. These guys are so damn good its crazy. I played at a college level and seeing these guys play leave me in awe.
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Old 08-07-2016, 03:17 PM   #74
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Are liberos usually smaller in stature?
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Volleyball is definitely the sport that I played the most and I couldn't agree more. These guys are so damn good its crazy. I played at a college level and seeing these guys play leave me in awe.
I think it's the sport that the pro version least resembles the Rec version.
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Are liberos usually smaller in stature?
Absolutely. They are dedicated back row passers. They are defensive specialists.
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Got to close it out here. You can tell that this set the US attack is getting a lot better
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I think it's the sport that the pro version least resembles the Rec version.
There is truly nothing worse than bad volleyball.
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Wow what a rally
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Wow, that was an awesome rally.
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