Jets are seventh in the Central Division from corse178's blog
RIO DE JANEIRO -- John Speraw ran along the sideline about as close as he could to actually being in the action, cheering Aaron Russell to make a save while crashing into the barrier some 20 feet behind the end line. Nike Air Huarache White And Black .I was willing him to get that ball, the U.S. coach said. Im into it. Its the Olympic Games.Russell didnt quite get there. Moments later, Micah Christenson pulled off a nearly identical play and kept the point going.It has taken that kind of hustle -- not to mention several heart-to-hearts -- for the semifinals-bound U.S. mens volleyball team to put itself in position for an Olympic medal.It gives me goosebumps talking about it and thinking about it because those are the plays that were all making for each other, said Christenson, one of eight U.S. first-time Olympians. Were sacrificing everything we have for each other and we can really see that, its really evident in our play. And I dont think thats ever going to stop. Those are kind of defining moments in our tournament that really help us.The fifth-ranked Americans topped second-ranked Poland 25-23, 25-22 25-20 on Wednesday, building serious momentum at Maracanazinho arena after dropping their initial two matches to Canada and Italy before stunning Brazil and finishing off France.Brazil beat Argentina 25-22, 17-25, 25-19, 25-23 and will play Russia in the semifinals Friday.The U.S. will play Italy, which beat Olympic first-timer Iran in straight sets. That included a 31-29 first set that finally ended on Italy captain Emanuele Birarellis block. The Italians beat the U.S. in four sets during pool play -- and the Americans havent lost since.We started this tournament horribly, not how we wanted to play, U.S. outside hitter Taylor Sander said. We really learned from those two matches. Now, were playing every match like its a gold-medal match.Sitting in his hotel room a week ago, Speraw had his doubts after the 0-2 start. Then, the jitters subsided, the volleyball got far better after those team chats, and everything clicked for his young group.I had a hunch that if this team -- as young as they are and as inexperienced as they are, without tons of adversity -- if we were going to reach our very best, it was going to take some adversity within this tournament, Speraw said. I dont think any of us expected to come into this volleyball match against Poland, as good as they are and as well as they were playing, and come away with a 3-0 win. Its really remarkable. We demonstrated an incredible amount of poise.From David Lees leaping blocks and fist-pumping celebrations to high-flying kills by Sander all afternoon and steady setter Christenson leading the offense, the U.S. now has a true shot at the podium. Four years ago in London, the veterans of this group were on the other end of a quarterfinal sweep at the hands of Italy.Speraw is typically subdued. This time, he let loose on the sideline, yelling and raising his arms in triumph.He wants this as bad as we do, if not more, Christenson said. Hes a very level-headed guy, but he also has the yearning to win so much.Speraw embraced a youth movement for this four-year Olympic cycle. Hes proud of the progress made in a matter of 10 days.Were competing really hard, and thats all I can ask of these guys, Speraw said. Guys are playing with incredible fight and energy. Im beyond ecstatic were in the position to play for a medal in Rio. All White Huaraches Mens . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. All White Huaraches Womens . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. http://www.imbrucem.com/nike-cortez-for-sale.html . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. HONG KONG -- Former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki defeated Kristina Mladenovic 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-2 to win the Hong Kong Open on Sunday, her second title in Asia in the past month.Wozniacki is having a resurgent second half of the season, winning titles in Hong Kong and Tokyo and reaching the US Open semifinals. She had a 13-14 record for the season before the US Open; shes 15-3 since then. Buy Nike Huarache. Mladenovics serve let her down as the match wore on. She made less than half of her first serves in the final set and was broken three times.The Frenchwoman fell to 0-3 in career finals. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys AuthenticWholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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