In this episode, the hosts discuss recent upsets in men's volleyball, particularly Long Beach State's surprising losses to UCI. They delve into the dynamics of D1 and D3 volleyball, including the new NCAA Power Index and playoff formats. The conversation also touches on the growth of women's sports, particularly flag football, and the potential for men's volleyball to expand further with more NCAA support. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of volleyball and the importance of storytelling in sports.TakeawaysLong Beach State's recent losses highlight the unpredictability of D1 volleyball.UCI's size and skill contributed to their victory over Long Beach State.The NCAA Power Index aims to improve the selection process for D3 volleyball tournaments.D3 volleyball is seeing significant growth and interest.The playoff format for D3 includes 19 teams, with 14 bids and 5 at-large spots.Men's volleyball is gaining popularity, as evidenced by sold-out matches.The potential for men's volleyball to grow is immense, especially with NCAA support.Women's flag football is rapidly growing and will be an Olympic sport in 2028.The financial dynamics of college sports impact the growth of men's volleyball.Title IX discussions highlight the challenges and opportunities for women's sports.Chapters00:00Introduction and Recent Upsets in Volleyball02:59D3 Volleyball Updates and NCAA Power Index05:37Playoff Format and Conference Dynamics08:26Future of D3 Volleyball and Expansion Possibilities11:12Reflections on Long Beach State's Performance13:57Growth of Volleyball and Upcoming Championships15:28Investing in Volleyball's Future17:02Barriers to Growth in Men's Volleyball19:28The Financial Landscape of College Sports20:49The Rise of Women's Flag Football23:28Future of College Volleyball Programs28:15Support the showInstagraminstagram.com/setthepipe TikTokx.com/SETTHEPIPE Spotifyopen.spotify.com/show/6vzpcOYw2BKWMgaR5kKWOw Spotify...

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