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  • My men’s volleyball media poll ballot

    Penn State’s climb in the national rankings continues.

    The Nittany Lions after winning their 11th consecutive match during the weekend jumped to No. 3 in the new top 10 national media poll released Tuesday afternoon — the highest ranking for a non-West Coast team this season. In addition, UCLA remained No. 1 in the national rankings for the second straight week, while UC Irvine moved up to No. 2 following its victory against No. 4 Stanford.

    Check out this week’s top 10 men’s volleyball media poll and my ballot with explanations on why I ranked each team where I did.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s the midway mark of the regular season and several teams are looking to make statement victories tonight.

    No. 2 Stanford and No. 3 UC Irvine will play each other in a match that could have ramifications at the end of the season when the selection committee determines the Final Four field. In addition, No. 6 Penn State after a perfect February looks to get a signature victory against its Big Ten brother No. 9 Ohio State.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches to follow this weekend.
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  • My men’s volleyball media poll ballot

    It didn’t take UCLA long to reclaim the top spot in the national rankings.

    The Bruins received all but one first-place vote and following a one-week abscence moved back to No. 1 in the new national media poll released Tuesday.

    Check out this week’s top 10 men’s volleyball media poll and my ballot with explanations on why I ranked each team where I did.
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  • Voting now open for Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month

    Off the Block selected the 10 finalists, and now it is up to the fans to determine who should win the Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month for February.

    The Player of the Month award recognizes the best individual performances from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball players during the month and gives volleyball fans from around the world the chance to determine who was the best player.
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  • Finalists selected for February Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month

    Ten players have been selected as finalists for the Off the Block Fan Choice Player of the Month.

    The Player of the Month award recognizes the best individual performances from NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball players during the month and gives volleyball fans from around the world the chance to determine who was the best player.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s a must-win night for several teams across the night.

    Loyola plays host to No. 8 Ohio State as the Ramblers look to stay in the race for the conference regular season title, while No. 9 Pepperdine travels to Pacific in search of its first MPSF victory in almost a month.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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  • My men’s volleyball media poll ballot

    There is a new No. 1 in the national media poll.

    Stanford for the first time this season was ranked No. 1 in the new national media poll that was released Tuesday. The Cardinal jumped up two spots to replace UCLA from atop the rankings.

    Check out this week’s top 10 men’s volleyball media poll and my ballot with explanations on why I ranked each team where I did.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    The marquee matches are throughout the nation tonight with a top-10 team playing in every American time zone.

    No. 2 UC Irvine and No. 3 Stanford on the West Coast play for a shot at the top spot in next week’s national rankings, while No. 1 UCLA travels to Hawai’i looking for redemption. In addition, on the East Coast No. 5 Penn State continues its pursuit of a perfect EIVA season.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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  • My men’s volleyball media poll ballot

    Some times change is not need every week with the national rankings.

    All but three teams maintained the same ranking from last week in the new top 10 media poll that was released Tuesday. The only changes were Ohio State moving ahead of Pepperdine to No. 8 and Loyola replacing Long Beach State for the final spot in the poll.

    Check out this week’s top 10 men’s volleyball media poll and my ballot with explanations on why ranked each team where I did.
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  • Top 5 men’s volleyball matches to follow tonight

    It’s all about revenge and rivalries tonight in college men’s volleyball.

    No. 3 Stanford will get its rematch against No. 10 Long Beach State — almost 10 months after losing to the 49ers in the conference tournament. In addition, on the West Coast two of the nation’s best young setters will face each other, while on the East Coast a Conference Carolinas team will make history at one of the oldest volleyball tournaments.

    Check out the top five men’s volleyball matches from around the nation to follow tonight.
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