Video: Penn State’s Goodell breaks down upcoming NCAA semifinal vs. Loyola

Check out Off the Block’s video interview with Penn State All-EIVA opposite Nick Goodell as he discusses playing the No. 1 seed Loyola in the NCAA Tournament semifinals and the toll that playing four matches in an eight-day stretch has on a college men’s volleyball player. Continue reading “Video: Penn State’s Goodell breaks down upcoming NCAA semifinal vs. Loyola”

Video: Penn State news conference from NCAA Tournament media day

Coach Mark Pavlik and his Penn State players are enjoying that they’ll be playing in a sold-out arena — even if it’s in front of a hostile crowd.

Pavlik said during a news conference Wednesday that the team has embraced the challenge of trying to upset the No. 1 seed Loyola on its home court in the upcoming NCAA Tournament semifinals. Continue reading “Video: Penn State news conference from NCAA Tournament media day”

Video: Loyola news conference from NCAA Tournament media day

Loyola isn’t feeling the pressure of being the No. 1 seed and playing host to the NCAA Tournament.

Coach Shane Davis said in a news conference Wednesday that the Ramblers feel more feel more relaxed entering their upcoming NCAA Tournament semifinal match than it did last year when they reached the Final Four.
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Video: Stanford news conference from NCAA Tournament media day

Stanford coach John Kosty is wanting the fourth time to be the charm for his team this season against BYU.

Kosty said during his team’s news conference Wednesday that he is confident the Cardinal following three previous head-to-head losses can beat the Cougars in their upcoming NCAA Tournament semifinal match.

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Video: BYU news conference from NCAA Tournament media day

BYU All-American outside attacker Taylor Sander isn’t concerned about his legacy this weekend.

Sander said during the BYU’s news conference on Wednesday that despite any talk of whether he’s the best player in college men’s volleyball history, his primary focus is beating Stanford in the upcoming NCAA Tournament semifinals.
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