The First Friday definitely brought the frenzy with the first two 5-set matches of the year. It also brought incredible performances of likely and unlikely sources.
I can't imagine how unsettling it would be to know your opponent has a go-to guy and then that person not get set. The mind games that would play on a team probably wouldn't be worth the points they would give up. But it's fun to think about.
Spreading it around should be most favored, but if you've got that one guy - he gets fed.
Also, going with homers UCSB - Geste Bianchi is just too cool of a name to not win today.
I can't imagine how unsettling it would be to know your opponent has a go-to guy and then that person not get set. The mind games that would play on a team probably wouldn't be worth the points they would give up. But it's fun to think about.
For sure, the other players need to make sure they are efficient when they get their swings.
There may be another "upset" today. The MIVA has a good chance of winning today. Also, CSUN may be a sleeper.
Great picks! The MIVA constantly shows teams that they can't be underestimated.