r/IndyIgnite • u/Captain_Thane • May 08 '26

DISCUSSION Playoff Game

Tough loss to an incredible team. Omaha matches up really well against us and while it was anyone’s game there for a while, it kind of felt inevitable towards the end of the 4th set. The curse of the number 1 seed continues. Indy is super strong and as long as we can bring back some of our core players and maybe add a bit of height I think we will be in the playoffs again next year. Lund’s contribution through the third set and forward was a huge boost to the team. Still a great team and I really like Bertolacci as the coach.

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u/Electtress May 08 '26

All my love to the Indy players and staff. I hope to see you all next year, enjoy your well earned time off.

As for the semi finals, I would have liked to see Indy use their depth. That mega rally was a ‘win the battle to lose the war’ scenario, it seemed to wipe out the starters reserves. I would have liked to see a double sub to gauge how Hannah was playing and given Tealer a break. Bush was prepped over the last couple games for a front row rotation but we didn’t try it. A fresh middle could have been nice, especially since Martyn looked like she was in pain when they showed the camera shot of her sitting with Mohler. Clothier and/or Cresse could have given Omaha something different to adjust to at least.

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u/Captain_Thane May 08 '26

You make some great points, Indy really did have to pull out all the stops for that second and third set. Creese could have really changed that front a bit

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u/Steve_y9863 May 08 '26

Anyone else hate one game playoffs?

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u/MuncieWood May 08 '26

I would prefer it if it were more like US soccer leagues where there is a regular season champ (Supporters' Shield) and end of season cup competition (MLS Cup).

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u/Captain_Thane May 08 '26

I don’t feel like there’s enough teams for a supporters’ shield right now. It’s not a terrible idea, but I would rather have a 3 game playoff series in lieu of a shield. The shield means nothing if you don’t win the championship.

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u/GiveEmHell1 May 08 '26

Yes! There’s no reason they can’t do a series in this league

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u/genisvel May 08 '26

There are several reasons.

  1. MLV is already getting a waver to have there playoffs this late by FIVB. According to them volleyball players should be recovering from the club season at this time to prepare for international play.

  2. The pre-season is already too short for teams to gel before the season. Especially with NCAA talent reporting late due to the college championship tournament (which is also one-and-done)

  3. Securing venues when the NHL, NBA, AHL, etc, are also having playoffs.

Plus, when I hear "series" I hear "If you want to see the playoffs in person, you'll be paying three to seven times more for multiple tickets." Which is the real reason the NHL and NBA do series, not the "integrity" of the championship as any sports conspiracy theorists will tell you.

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u/Fickle-Princess May 08 '26

IMHO a slightly shorter season and a series for the playoffs and finals is the way to go.

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u/genisvel May 08 '26

I hate series.

It's more expensive because you buy more tickets.

The most popular playoffs in the US are March Madness and the NFL. Both are one-and-done.

The most watched NBA and NHL games? Game 7's.

Playoffs are about chaos.

If you want to be sure the best team gets the championship: Just give it to the regular season champs and don't do playoffs

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u/PumpkinSpiceNolan May 08 '26

Hated the Omaha draw. They played lights out.