In case you're wondering how much $$$ the BRAZILians received after winning the World Champs last Sunday...well well well we got the $$$. Note to Brazil: Make sure you divide the $ equally. Don't be like that has-been setter RICARDO who wanted it all.
BRAZIL got $150,000! Wow!
ENDRES MURILO took home $30,000 for his MVP award. (We bet he took his lovely wife Jacqueline shopping!)
Other players who went home with extra $$$ are:
Best Scorer: Perez (Spain) $20,000.
Best Setter: N. Grbic (Serbia) $15,000.
Best Server: Stanley (USA) $15,000. (Hi Clay!)
Best Spiker: Mikhaylov (Russia) $15,000.
Best Blocker: Simon (Cuba) $15,0000.
Best Libero: Tille (Germany) $15,000.
Spend wisely BBs!
(Source Se.Pl)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Jacqueline is HOT!
We just want say that JACQUELINE CARVALHO is very BEAUTIFUL! That's all. ( We LIKE Jacqueline! We ♥ her husband Murilo! We're not kidding!)
Chris in Rome!
We're so lucky to have Chris' sweet permission to post some of his pics while he was in Italy for the Men's World Champs. Chris is the hot Technical Coordinator of the USA Men's Team. Looking at these pics, don't you want to pack your stuff take Chris and go to Italy? We'd do it again! For now, enjoy the pics! Grazie Mille BB!
Trevi Fountain |
Coliseum |
Modena |
Pantheon |
Venezia |
My view from the hotel...Strait of Messina between Sicily and Italy |
Reggio Calabria |
Quote...
"Love your family and friends. Treasure the times you have with them. Respect the people around you. Always believe that dreams come true." -Ace ♥ Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Exclusive: Priddy's Baby
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: You WILL NOT SEE these PICS ANYWHERE ELSE yet. Volleywood proudly presents: REID & LINDSAY PRIDDY with their new son WILLIAM CADEN PRIDDY.
(Photos by: Photographer: www.KateColosi.com)
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Reid and family for sharing these pics to us. We wish the Priddys the best in this world. And of course, we can't wait to see Caden following his dad's footsteps. Cheers!
(Photos by: Photographer: www.KateColosi.com)
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank Reid and family for sharing these pics to us. We wish the Priddys the best in this world. And of course, we can't wait to see Caden following his dad's footsteps. Cheers!
News: Mom Shoves Coach!
NEWS: (Minnesota) Kerri Wichern was charged with 5th degree ASSAULT after grabbing & shoving junior varsity coach Tracy Anderson. Anderson had an abrasion on her neck. Wichern was upset about a LACK OF PLAYING TIME for her child. Dang girl! Take it easy! VIOLENCE is NOT the answer. Enjoy Hours of Community Service! THOUGHTS?
Paula's Kiss
Brazil's PAULA PEQUENO gives Coach Guimaraes a kiss after the Coach official announced to the Brazilian Media that Paula will NOT be playing in Japan for the World Champs. Paula was injured at the Grand Prix and did not recover in time for the the tourney. It was a tearful event. Tears.
It Gets Better!
Volleywood supports the "IT GETS BETTER PROJECT"! Remember you are NOT ALONE! Some people might NOT understand WHO YOU ARE but trust us THINGS WILL GET BETTER!"The attitudes of society will change. Please live long enough to be there to see it." -Joel Burns. Volleywood is working on a project for http://www.itgetsbetterproject.com/ ♥
Ace on TV!
Ace Says: So my friend said that he saw me on TV when he watched the Serbia-Italy Bronze Medal Match. I was so excited to see how I looked like! Out of the 12,000+ fans in the stadium the cameraman chose to focus where I sat. (Knowing they only show pretty girls 99% of the time. Right?). I'm happy I made it on TV (looking bored). Don't Judge Just Enjoy!
I love that girl beside me! The one wearing an Italian jersey. She'd scream when Italy gets a point. She would jump off her seat when Fei and team make mistakes. She would yell at the Serbians as if they could hear her. i think she was cursing in Italian too. Oh well I still love her!
David Lee With Too Many Clothes On...
Ladies...Breakfast/ Brunch/ Lunch/ Dinner/ Midnight Snack is Served. Bon Appetit! (By the way, Ace said feel free to crop him out of the picture since he expects you would do it anyways. LoL!)
We <3 David Lee! Great player and very charismatic. Melt!
We <3 David Lee! Great player and very charismatic. Melt!
Costagrande Withdraws...
We have mixed feelings. Happy coz she made a very smart choice to think of her health first. Sad coz we won't get to see her playing for Italy.
Argentinian turned Italian CAROLINA COSTAGRANDE has withdrawn from the Italian National team & will miss the World Champs. (We bet Piccinini is happy! Jk!) She released a very long statement to put us to sleep explain & defend herself.
Costagrande's Statement:
From the beginning, my participation in the World Cup was therefore a gamble, that is my part by the National Assembly. We said that we tried to restrict the time of my recovery so I arrived in good shape for the World Cup, and for me that is from the staff of the National's commitment because this was the best bet was won. Unfortunately, this did not happen: come to the threshold of the last friendly before the official competition, not having been able to take part in races and still not feeling quite right physically, I turned to Dr.. Zini of Pesaro, who follows me for five years and has set my recovery program, which he shared my concern and I have consulted, in accordance with the staff, prof. Ferretti of Rome, which held early my participation in a competition so intense rhythms and high-level, given the risk of affecting the course of the next season.
Considering the commitments made by the company prior to the convening of Dynamo Moscow in the national and especially listening to the feelings that I experienced in the field during practice, I thought it appropriate to follow the advice of two doctors who came to see me. This has meant that the decision was perhaps a little 'easier, but no less painful: I had a wonderful experience within the group of the National, I was followed every day by all the staff who did everything to keep my time and to allow me to take part in the World, and is a great disappointment to leave the team after such a short time. On the other hand, I would not be useful for the national team without being 100%: I wanted to give my full contribution to this group, but it is not possible I think right that other athletes who have toiled all summer for this purpose can fight for the chance to do well in this important competition. I therefore a great good luck to the team that has faced great sacrifices during this preparation and that really deserves to get what wants.
Finally, I thank Massimo Barbolini, who has fully accepted and respected my decision: the doors are open on both sides, and only time will tell if this month in blue was just a wonderful experience marks the entrance or in a group which I will return one day to join, even if my contribution will be very important. "
USA heads to Russia...
The Russian League is going to be VERY EXCITING! A lot of US players are playing there for the $$$ 2010-2011 season.
REID PRIDDY & Daddy LLOY BALL ♥ Zenit Kazan. Delicious DAVID LEE ♥ Kuzbass Kemerovo. KEVIN HANSEN ♥ Novy Urengoy. The Best CLAY STANLEY ♥ Ural Ufa. DONALD SUXHO ♥ Dynamo-Jantar Kaliningrad.
Other volleyball stars like Danta Amaral & Robert Kromm will also play in Russia.
London 2012 Tickets...
If you plan on going to the Olympics, start SAVING $ just like what we're doing! Here are some key features of the pricing strategy to help you plan your Games experience & be ready when applications open in March 2011: A wide range of ticket prices including:
1. 90% of tickets at or below £100
2. Two-thir...ds of tickets at or below £50
3. 2.5 million tickets at or below £20
Full-price tickets starting at £20 for every Olympic sport.
A special ‘pay your age’ offer. Young people who are aged 16 and under (at 27 July 2012) will pay their age for a ticket. Seniors aged 60 and over (at 27 July 2012) will pay £16. These ‘pay your age’ ticket prices and senior ticket prices will be available at one-third of the 640-plus sports events.
Opening Ceremony tickets start from £20.12. The price of a ticket for a wheelchair space includes a companion seat located next to it.
Excited? We are! See you there! ♥
TO SIGN UP FOR 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS UPDATES: http://www.london2012.com/
1. 90% of tickets at or below £100
2. Two-thir...ds of tickets at or below £50
3. 2.5 million tickets at or below £20
Full-price tickets starting at £20 for every Olympic sport.
A special ‘pay your age’ offer. Young people who are aged 16 and under (at 27 July 2012) will pay their age for a ticket. Seniors aged 60 and over (at 27 July 2012) will pay £16. These ‘pay your age’ ticket prices and senior ticket prices will be available at one-third of the 640-plus sports events.
Opening Ceremony tickets start from £20.12. The price of a ticket for a wheelchair space includes a companion seat located next to it.
Excited? We are! See you there! ♥
TO SIGN UP FOR 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS UPDATES: http://www.london2012.com/
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Netherlands Withdraws...
The NETHERLANDS: This is really SAD! The Dutch men's team has withdrawn from the 2011 World League due to lack of $$$. They plan on playing in the European League instead. That sucks! They failed to qualify for 2010 Worlds, 2011 European Champs and we wont see them in London 2012 for sure! Tears Tears Tears! We ♥ them!
Tom Hoff Says...
"Ace I'm glad to hear and see you crushed it in Italy. Good job! I knew you could DO IT!" -TOM HOFF (USA). Each time I read his words, my ♥ beats so fast and I get teary eyed. Happy Tears. Tom Hoff has given me the most amazing words since I met him. I have so much respect for him. He keeps me going. Thank you Mr. Hoff! ♥
Ace & Serbia!
Ace Says: To meet and chat with 2 living volleyball legends, GRBIC & MILJKOVIC, is one of the main highlights of my trip. Of course, posing for a pic with my bb Kovacevic was mmmmm Amazing! ♥
Video: Cuba vs The Netherlands!
After playing friendly matches in Canada, the Cuban team went straight to The Netherlands to play a series of friendly matches as well to prepare for the World Champs (in 2 weeks). Well well well since we <3 our fans more then Endres Murilo, we found the VIDEO of the first friendly match. Here's what you need to do:
1. Go to www.volleybal.tv OR CLICK HERE!
2. Go go to the bottom of the screen and click the "Nederland Cuba" icon. (See photo below!)
Paula is OUT!
Sad Sad Sad! This news breaks our <3. Coach Guimaraes has OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED that Outside Hitter PAULA PEQUENO will NOT go to Japan for the World Champs. Paula just did NOT RECOVER in time. Oh No!
Team Roster for BRAZIL : 2010 Women’s World Championship:
Outside Hitters: Jacqueline, Natalia, Sassa, Fernanda,
Middles: Fabiana, Thaisa, Adenizia
Opposites: Sheilla. Joycinha
Setters: Dani Lins, Fabiola
Liberos: Fabi, Camilla
Good luck ladies!
Cover Girl!
2008 Olympic Silver medalist KIMBERLY GLASS graces the cover of Volleyball Magazine's November issue! We <3 Kimmie! Click HERE To READ her INTERVIEW!
"I’ve grown so much from my experiences playing. Going overseas, to me, is time for reflection. Being by yourself 24-7, you have to get to know yourself and it’s a long time by yourself so you’d better like who you are." - Kim Glass
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Ace & Italy
My heart was beating so fast when I posed with Parodi, Cernic and Savani. OMG! They are very nice guys. Although they lost to Brazil and Serbia, they spent time posing for pics. Grazie Mille Papis!
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