And for Off the Block
By Vinnie Lopes
A weekly podcast examining the big issues in college men’s volleyball.
And for Off the BlockDec 03, 2020
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Conference Championship Saturday
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown all six matches on Conference Championship Saturday.
Apr 22, 202358:33
What can we do at the NCAA Tournament
The Off the Block crew discusses the big matches this weekend, bracketology implications and what type of auxiliary fan events Off the Block should try to organize at the NCAA Tournament.
Apr 06, 202359:28
Weird stats and even weirder bracketology scenarios
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown what the recent upsets mean for the bracketology and if Grand Canyon can beat UCLA this weekend.
Mar 30, 202340:21
Bracketology breakdown
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates go in-depth on all the latest bracketology data and discuss all the teams that still have a chance to get an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
Mar 16, 202301:36:23
Outrigger Invitational preview extravaganza
The Outrigger Invitational starts Thursday, and Off the Block has extensive prematch coverage featuring interviews with UCLA outside attacker Ethan Champlain, Purdue Fort Wayne coach Rock Perrotte, Penn State coach Mark Pavlik and legendary volleyball reporter Cindy Luis. The Off the Block crew also provides their insight into the non-conference tournament.
Mar 09, 202301:35:32
What’s your ballot?
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates discuss how they voted this week in the National Media Poll and then get into a lengthy debate about Hawai’i’s schedule.
Feb 28, 202344:24
Who will be the last undefeated
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Brandon Johnson breakdown the remaining three undefeated teams and if they will run the team. They also preview the top matches this weekend and discuss some upcoming recruits to know in California.
Feb 24, 202338:06
Who’s a NCAA Tournament contender?
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates discuss every nationally ranked team and whether they will reach the NCAA Tournament.
Feb 16, 202355:07
Sam from New Jersey calls in
Princeton coach Sam Shweisky provides his insight into some of latest topics discussed on the And for Off the Block podcast.
Feb 14, 202326:05
UCLA setters, random stats, conference play starts
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss the latest developments with UCLA, the big matches this weekend and how well they know the Charleston roster.
Feb 09, 202343:12
B1G showdown, volleyball meets 90s baseball
The show starts with the question who has the most to prove this weekend and someone answer is George Santos. It only gets better from there.
Feb 02, 202356:37
Long Beach big win, schedule strategy and poll drama
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss Long Beach State beating Penn State, issues with the national rankings and brilliance of how certain teams schedule.
Jan 26, 202359:29
Lack of upsets, conference RPI and volleyball in Texas
The Off the Block crew breaks down the opening two weeks of the college men’s volleyball and previews the big matches this week.
Jan 18, 202344:42
Fixing men’s volleyball
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates interview the NCAA men’s volleyball committee chair Tim O’Brien and provide the chair their ideas for how to fix college men’s volleyball.
Aug 25, 202235:36
Offseason Summer Recap
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown all the college men’s volleyball news from the first three months of the offseason.
Jul 26, 202251:35
Princeton vs. North Greenville postmatch reaction
The Off the Block crew breaks down North Greenville beating Princeton in the NCAA Tournament.
May 02, 202225:37
NCAA Tournament field revealed reaction
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the at-large bid selection and the NCAA Tournament field that was announced on Sunday.
Apr 24, 202221:27
Got to love this time of year
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates breakdown all the match results from the weekend, the bracketology implications and preview the opening round of the ConfCarolinas Tournament.
Apr 11, 202252:31
What a weekend!!!!
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the big college men’s volleyball match results from the weekend and the bracketology implications.
Apr 03, 202201:07:09
What’s your question?
In this podcast episode, Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson answer questions submitted by fans.
Mar 18, 202249:39
Big West looking good, MPSF questions and Ball State party
Off the Block breaks down the recent success of Big West teams, whether some MPSF teams should be concerned and why fans should not pump the brakes on a Ball State title run.
Feb 17, 202233:59
Ball State is back, Rank Lincoln Memorial and SIAC mascot
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discus a wide array of topics including Ball State’s big wins, why Lincoln Memorial should be ranked, the top matches this weekend and best SIAC mascot.
Feb 04, 202249:32
Showdown in LA
Off the Block breaks down the upcoming college men’s volleyball matches this weekend, including the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge.
Jan 20, 202245:15
2022 season preview
The Off the Block crew breaks down and previews every conference with the NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball season starting this week.
Jan 05, 202246:11
Women in volleyball media
Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Anne Marie Anderson, Cindy Luis and B.J. Evans about their careers as female sports media members.
Apr 11, 202141:54
MIVA & ConfCarolinas postseason play
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates breakdown the opening round of MIVA Tournament and ConfCarolinas Tournament. Plus, they discuss their favorite crowd noises.
Apr 08, 202101:21:56
2021 Big West preview
In this episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes is joined by Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates to preview the 2021 Big West season
Feb 21, 202148:31
Rankings when not playing, BYU is good and injury news
Vinnie Lopes, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates breakdown the upcoming matches this week and whether Lewis should be ranked ahead of Hawai’i.
Feb 03, 202127:28
2021 season preview
Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes is joined by Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson to discuss the Preseason All-American, preseason favorites most likely to not win a conference championship and the top matches to watch this weekend.
Jan 20, 202132:59
U.S. Congressman-Elect Kai Kahele
Off the Block interviews former Hawai’i men’s volleyball player Kai Kahele about his time with the Rainbow Warriors and winning an election to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dec 03, 202023:16
What to be thankful for
Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss the UCLA setter situation, the latest 2021 schedules and what to be thankful for in college men’s volleyball.
Nov 27, 202025:04
Daemen coach Don Gleason
Off the Block interviews coach Don Gleason about growing the Daemen program that enters its third season and the team’s fall training during a pandemic.
Nov 15, 202014:33
Charleston coach Mike Iandolo
Off the Block interviews Charleston coach Mike Iandolo about the start of the team’s fall training, having international players on the roster during a global pandemic and what the Golden Eagles need to do to move up in the EIVA standings.
Nov 11, 202020:18
Penn State training and the coronavirus
Off the Block interviews Penn State coach Mark Pavlik about the effects the coronavirus had on his team, the start of the fall training and what the 2021 EIVA season could look like.
Nov 02, 202027:10
Belmont Abbey coach Nolan Albrecht
Off the Block interviews Belmont Abbey coach Nolan Albrecht the team playing a broadcasted intrasquad preseason match and what to expect from the Crusaders in 2021.
Oct 09, 202012:10
Lewis coach Dan Friend
Off the Block interviews Lewis coach Dan Friend about starting preseason training in a pandemic, seniors opting to return for another season in 2021 and start the financial process of getting the Flyers endowed.
Oct 06, 202016:41
George Mason coach Jay Hosack
Off the Block interviews George Mason coach Jay Hosack about the chaotic 2020 offseason and starting to train for the upcoming season.
Sep 29, 202018:30
Racial incidents at Ball State (Part 2)
Off the Block interviews former Ball State setter Jake Romano about racist incidents that occurred during his time at Ball State.
Sep 28, 202014:49
Racial incidents at Ball State (Part 1)
Off the Block interviews former Ball State players Lem Turner and Julian Welsh-White about racism they experienced while on the team.
Sep 25, 202052:05
Ohio State coach Kevin Burch
In this podcast episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Ohio State men’s volleyball coach Kevin Burch about the Buckeyes’ offseason.
Aug 28, 202018:22
Fort Valley State coach Larry Wrather
In this episode, Off the Block interviews Larry Wrather about the former Ball State player becoming the inaugural head coach for the Fort Valley State men’s volleyball team.
Aug 14, 202016:52
Where to play the NCAA Tournament
Off the Block digs deep into selection process for the sites of the 2023-26 NCAA Tournament, including an interview with EIVA commissioner and NCAA consultant Russ Yurk.
Aug 08, 202001:09:37
Lees-McRae new head coach Caitlin Bullock
Check out Off the Block’s interview with new Lees-McRae men’s volleyball head coach Caitlin Bullock
May 17, 202011:19
AVCA Hall of Fame candidates
Off the Block debates which college men’s volleyball coaches should get consideration for the AVCA Hall of Fame.
May 14, 202034:42
Belmont Abbey senior Liam Maxwell
Off the Block editor interviews Liam Maxwell, the ConfCarolinas Co-Offensive Player of the Year, about his college career.
Apr 29, 202016:29
College men’s volleyball national awards preview
Off the Block discusses the finalists for all the college men’s volleyball national awards that will be presented on Wednesday night.
Apr 22, 202001:12:02
Independent Teams and MPSF mascots
Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson debate the best mascots in the MPSF and among independent teams
Apr 16, 202052:59
Concordia-Irvine outside attacker Raymond Barsemian
Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Concordia-Irvine outside attacker Raymond Barsemian about his college career that started with him playing at a junior college.
Apr 11, 202013:23
Conference awards and MIVA mascots. Oh my!
Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson react and breakdown the college men’s volleyball conference award honors. They also discuss the best mascot in the MIVA.
Apr 08, 202053:48
Lincoln Memorial opposite Evan Cory
Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interview Lincoln Memorial opposite Evan Cory about his start to volleyball and his college career. Cory in his senior season repeated as the Independent Teams Player of the Year.
Apr 04, 202029:32