Watch Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes, who never played competitive volleyball, attempt to serve on the NCAA Tournament court. Plus, Ohio State outside attacker Nicolas Szerszen, the 2017 Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. National Server of the Year, offers his feedback on the serve.
Category: Division I-II
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BYU, Ohio State headlines from the season
It’s been a lengthy four-month journey for BYU and Ohio State to reach the NCAA Tournament finals. Check out some of the top Off the Block stories about BYU and Ohio State throughout the season. (more…)
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Live video: USA Volleyball coaches clinic
Watch live footage of the USA Volleyball coach clinic as coaches such as Doug Beal, Aldis Berzins, Greg Walker, Michael Fink and Dan Dannis discusses what makes a successful coach.
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The complete series history: BYU vs. Ohio State
While the two teams have not met that often, the BYU and Ohio State series history has produced several memorable matches and moments.
The Cougars and Buckeyes will have another critical match tonight with the NCAA championship on the line. Check out the complete series history between BYU and Ohio State heading into the 2017 NCAA Tournament finals. (more…)
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Video: Inagural class inducted into MIVA Hall of Fame
The MIVA inducted its inaugural class for the conference’s hall of fame on Friday at Ohio Stadium. Check out the presentation that included introduction speeches from former Ball State coach Don Shondell, former Ohio State coach Doug Beal and former Ohio State All-Americans Aldis Berzins, Marc Waldie and Rich Duwelius.
[Editor’s note: The audio on this video is a little low. Please turn up the volume settings on your computer or mobile device to hear the speeches.]
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NCAA semifinal crowd at Ohio State third largest since 2000
The Buckeye Nation came out in near record-setting numbers for the NCAA Tournament semifinals.
The 4,834 people in attendance on Thursday at St. John Arena was the third largest crowd for the men’s volleyball Division I-II NCAA Tournament semifinals since 2000. (more…)
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Initial look at 2017 NCAA Tournament finals
Check out the initial breakdown and what to know for the upcoming NCAA Tournament finals between Ohio State and BYU. (more…)
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BYU, Loyola, LBSU players make U.S. World League roster
Four current college men’s volleyball players will represent the United States in the biggest international tournament of the summer.
USA Volleyball announced earlier this week that outside attackers TJ DeFalco and Jake Langlois, middle attacker Jeff Jendryk and opposite Ben Patch were selected to the U.S. preliminary roster for the upcoming World League. (more…)
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Daemen College partners with MotorMVB, starts Division II men’s volleyball team
A $60,000 grant from MotorMVB Foundation is helping establish the first NCAA Division I-II team from up-state New York in the recent history of college men’s volleyball.
Deamen College announced Friday that it would will sponsor a men’s volleyball program beginning in the 2019 season. (more…)