The book is so much fun, and this song is a banger. Def need a major motion picture.

2/ I’m less optimistic about Nisa Buzlutepe at setter. She’s a solid backup, but I don’t know if I saw a potential NCAA champion setter in her performances this season. Do you have any insight into the team’s recruiting class?

When VVG is on, she's solid enough offensively to stay on the court. Last night was not that. I don't know what Bayless' passing numbers were yesterday, but the eye test wasn't great. That said, she took some nice swings, including OOS, and even made a few nice defensive plays as the off blocker.

VVG isn’t the most physical hitter, but she’s good at every aspect of volleyball, and she’s excellent at all the back row skills. Kudos to Bayless coming in and giving Pitt a stronger presence at the net as well.

Lots of tough teams to get through. It’s gonna be a great tournament.

I think the KPI top 4 more closely reflects how I would rank the top 4 teams than the RPI. Definitely seems weird for Penn State to beat Nebraska and drop a spot.

That is a nasty foursome in the Nebraska group. Would give the Cornhuskers some interesting opportunities for revenge.

It looks weird to have 8 players from 2 teams on my first team, but those teams were so clearly the best in the country that it's merited.

Also, I've got a 13-player roster for the second team, and 5 other players who should be on the second team. Sue me.

Others under strong consideration:
Camryn Hannah
Argentina Ung
Geli Cyr
Claire Jeter
Celia Cullen
Maya Tabron
Ayah Elnady
Camry Turner
Emma Grome
Mimi Colyer
Melani Shaffmaster
Mabrey Shaffmaster
Logan Lednicky
Flormarie Heredia Colon
Grace Lopez
Milan Gomillion
Emmy Klika
Mary Shroll

Not sure how I can leave off second team:
OH Brooklyn Deleye Kentucky
OH Ally Batenhorst USC
OH Melanie Parra TCU
OH Audrey Koenig FSU
S Kendra Wait Creighton

Second Team:
OP Merritt Beason Neb
L Elena Scott Louisville
MB Cara Cressey Lville
OH Anna DeBeer Lville
OH Jess Mruzik PSU
OP Anna Smrek Wis
MB Carter Booth Wis
S Kami Miner Stan
OH Elia Rubin Stan
L Elena Ogilvie Stan
MB Sami Francis Stan
PH Eva Hudson Purdue
OP Naya Shime SMU

First Team:
S Rachel Fairbanks Pitt
OH Torrey Stafford Pitt
MB Bre Kelley Pitt
OP Olivia Babcock Pitt
OH Harper Murray Neb
S Bergen Reilly Neb
MB Andi Jackson Nab
L Lexi Rodriguez Neb
OH Sarah Franklin Wis
MB Raven Colvin Purdue
OH Madi Skinner Tex
OP Kennedy Martin Fla