First time poster....It's a big difference when athletes, coaches and supporters have a "team" first goal. They've also handled success way better than in the past. Hats off to the players and new coaching staff! Outside looking in, I thought Saturday had the potential to be a letdown after a successful Chicago run and handling business against St Henry.

I agree with you @vblover - or can I. new to this blog as well....:ylsuper:

Nothing bothers me more than people posting on here when they don't know the facts or know for certain their posts to be true. In her first post, volleymom doesn't say she 'heard' she says the ranking like it's a fact. Please reread her first post. Unless 'volleymom' has done the research on PrepVolleyball.com to make sure that #14 is the highest ranking ever then she should clarify with a statement such as, "I have not done the research but I heard from a NDA volleyball parent that #14 is the highest ranking ever." or something similar. Then the readers of her post, know that volleymom isn't stating fact, she is spreading gossip that she heard around the water cooler.

 

For me, I have not done any research so I have no idea if it is the highest ranking or not. My point is not to disparage the work the 2014 Pandas have put together because I am very very proud of them, instead, I want to make sure that all of the awesome NDA teams that came before them in the over 35 year tradition (11 years of PV.com rankings) are given their proper due.

 

Last season all I heard was "this is the best team to ever play at NDA" and "(insert overrated player's name here) is the BEST player to ever play at NDA" and it was so not true. I can think of at least 5 teams from the 80's and 90's who were better than last year's team and at least 10 players who were better than the supposed 'stars' of last year's team.

 

Bluedad, you are a Mercy fan from what I can tell, so I am sure you are very proud of your Mercy team but I also hope that you don't lose sight of, in the recent history, the greatness of past Mercy teams. Even in the 80's Mercy was a powerhouse, the first to come out of Lousville, winning State in 1985 and 1986, the only two years in the 80's that the Pandas did not win.

 

Parents are funny in that they only know what they know and don't take the time to look more deeply into a school's tradition than what they know of their daughter's four years.

 

If I hadn't questioned volleymom on her source, all the readers of this thread would have taken it as fact what she posted about the rankings. All I am asking for is either a disclaimer or for research to be done. That may be asking too much of the parents who post on this board, only worried about Princess and could care less about the teams/players that came before.

 

Would this be researched fact or your opinion; there was no disclaimer following it.

 

The "star" has moved on...isn't that enough? Enjoy the success of a team you obviously support and let go of last year's mess.

This has been a fun read.

Would this be researched fact or your opinion; there was no disclaimer following it.

 

The "star" has moved on...isn't that enough? Enjoy the success of a team you obviously support and let go of last year's mess.

 

Lol. Ummm I said "I can think of..." Obviously my opinion.

 

There was more than one "star" and yes they, and their parents, have moved on. Thank god.

 

As I have stated numerous times in many threads, love this year's Pandas. They are a TEAM we can all be proud of. Very much enjoy watching them play.

Lol. Ummm I said "I can think of..." Obviously my opinion.

 

There was more than one "star" and yes they, and their parents, have moved on. Thank god.

 

As I have stated numerous times in many threads, love this year's Pandas. They are a TEAM we can all be proud of. Very much enjoy watching them play.

 

Nothing is obvious to me, so I asked for clarification. But thanks....

 

Maybe someone would call you a "huge NDA fan" too since you seem to know NDA's past 30 year history of volleyball. Should we ask for a better source, as being a "huge NDA fan" wasn't good enough for volleymom to use on her posting of the ranking?

 

You say you are glad the starS have moved on, then why the constant digs about them?

Nothing is obvious to me, so I asked for clarification. But thanks....

 

Maybe someone would call you a "huge NDA fan" too since you seem to know NDA's past 30 year history of volleyball. Should we ask for a better source, as being a "huge NDA fan" wasn't good enough for volleymom to use on her posting of the ranking?

 

You say you are glad the starS have moved on, then why the constant digs about them?

 

I have explained my criticism of volleymom. Please read thru the thread.

 

Why the reminders about last season--hoping this group of parents doesn't repeat the past and mess this season up like they did last season.

 

If you don't like it, don't read my posts. I will probably reference the 2013 team for many years to come, lest we forget what happens when selfishness, bullies and egos try to control a team.

 

Good luck tonight Pandas...can't be there. Hope it's a great match! And hope someone updates with details on BGP.

I have explained my criticism of volleymom. Please read thru the thread.

 

Why the reminders about last season--hoping this group of parents doesn't repeat the past and mess this season up like they did last season.

 

If you don't like it, don't read my posts. I will probably reference the 2013 team for many years to come, lest we forget what happens when selfishness, bullies and egos try to control a team.

 

Good luck tonight Pandas...can't be there. Hope it's a great match! And hope someone updates with details on BGP.

 

Since you don't seem to be grasping what I am trying to get at with your response to volleymom, let me help you....she doesn't have to research what she hears from a "huge NDA fan" anymore than anyone has asked you, another "huge NDA fan" to research what you post as being factual. Take the post for what it was, a congratulations to a team that is having a great year! A team that you support and then turn around and bash by making snide remarks about the PAST.

 

I am ALL for no bullying, anyone that knows my kids previous situation & I have a feeling you certainly do....I'm with you on that argument. However, continuing to rehash it in open forum a year later is ridiculous and does nothing for the current or future teams of NDA. Again, MY opinion.

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Since you don't seem to be grasping what I am trying to get at with your response to volleymom, let me help you....she doesn't have to research what she hears from a "huge NDA fan" anymore than anyone has asked you, another "huge NDA fan" to research what you post as being factual. Take the post for what it was, a congratulations to a team that is having a great year! A team that you support and then turn around and bash by making snide remarks about the PAST.

 

I am ALL for no bullying, anyone that knows my kids previous situation & I have a feeling you certainly do....I'm with you on that argument. However, continuing to rehash it in open forum a year later is ridiculous and does nothing for the current or future teams of NDA. Again, MY opinion.

 

Yup, I like to watch the softball and basketball Pandas as well so I do know your daughter. I also know, from reading on BGP, what she endured at Ryle. Their loss is certainly our gain.

 

While I do follow NDA softball and bball, I just don't know as much about those sports to post much that makes sense. The softball families at NDA are truly some Of the best people to be around. As an outsider sitting In the stands- truly a pleasure, so much positive.

 

And the bball Pandas seem to be

Coming around as well. The loss of Cheryl and then Nicole hit us in the gut but Wyatt is such a hard worker and has the best intentions, nothing but the best for him. I just hope he sticks around to build some continuity.

 

Also love the soccer Pandas. New coach seems to be doing as well as Buck (new volleyball coach).

 

I have been fortunate enough to live in the area for my whole life and really enjoy spending time watching the Pandas compete. Maybe that makes me a nerd, I'm not sure. I just know

I catch as many games as I can. And it is what I enjoy.

 

I didn't see as many softball games last year as I did in the season before and I only started following the softball

Pandas a few years ago so my knowledge is limited to say the least. I depend on Lawnboy to keep me up to date. With my schedule, Spring is harder for me to get to games.

 

I did make it to the Regional final and that was one exciting game. I also happened upon a JV Softball Tournament, out in Hebron of all places, last year and saw some great (and I mean dominating) play from our JV team.

 

However, I am passionate about NDA vball and I know NDA volleyball inside and out. Been following them since the first unsanctioned state championship in 1979. Never seen anything like what I saw last season.

 

You and I seem to disagree on some things and that's ok. Nothing like a little spirited debate to keep the juices flowing. I actually have a middle schooler who is not a half bad volleyballer who hopes to play for NDA some day. Maybe when I become one of the parents, I will have a different perspective. For now, my perspective is from devoted booster looking in. I had boys compete at CCH and never saw anything like what I have witnessed at NDA from

players, parents, and administration. NDA could learn a thing or two from the folks at CCH. They aren't perfect by any means but they seem to do a better job at handling "situations" than we do at NDA.

 

But, seriously, I am done now. Lol. I actually have to work and make a living to afford the private school tuitions, college, etc etc.

 

Good luck to your daughter and the bball and softball pandas!

 

Didn't mean to post a book and maybe should have PM'd you but I don't know how to do that on my phone and can't Log in to BGP on my work computer.

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To clarify, the ranking was not 'made up'. NDA is currently #14 on PrepVolleyball.com. Great ranking for them when the volleyball Community didn't expect much.

 

What is potentially ''made up' is the claim of 'highest ranking ever'. Just not sure if that is a fact or not a fact. I haven't and won't dig thru the pages of rankings on PrepVolleyball to find out because I really don't care that much about rankings.

 

My post, volleymom, was not to discourage you from posting, it was to simply point out that unless you know for a fact something to be 100% true (ie "highest ranking ever") either don't post it or post a disclaimer.

 

Don't worry about it. You claim that you don't care that much about rankings, yet you crucify volleymom for giving information about rankings that she said she was told...THAT WAS ACTUALLY CORRECT. Anyone on here can say whatever the heck they want, and whether or not someone believes it, is their problem. When people post to this board, they do not have to post disclaimers, if you are so worried about fact checking every post then you get off your lazy bottom and check the facts yourself.

 

You don't make the rules for this board, so QUIT telling people how, what, why, and when to post.

Don't worry about it. You claim that you don't care that much about rankings, yet you crucify volleymom for giving information about rankings that she said she was told...THAT WAS ACTUALLY CORRECT. Anyone on here can say whatever the heck they want, and whether or not someone believes it, is their problem. When people post to this board, they do not have to post disclaimers, if you are so worried about fact checking every post then you get off your lazy bottom and check the facts yourself.

 

You don't make the rules for this board, so QUIT telling people how, what, why, and when to post.

 

Dang, I should be getting a commission. I think two new posters to this board just to criticize little ole me.

Dang, I should be getting a commission. I think two new posters to this board just to criticize little ole me.

That is 100% correct, I found out today that it was free to make an account, even if it was going to cost me money, I was making an account, mainly to reply to you, and this is coming from someone with zero ties to NDA - so you are correct - BGP should be paying you something.