January 26 And Now, The Ripple Effects Good morning, beach volleyball fans, And greetings from Baltimore-Washington Airport, where I am hoping, but only modestly expecting, my flight leaves on time. I was back home for a funeral before somewhere between 10-13 inches of snow dumped down and pretty much closed the world and kept me in front of the fireplace, watching football, reading books, and penning a reflection on the sadness and beauty of death. Don't tell the rest of the FSU staff -- or...

January 19 Partnerships Are Coming Good morning, beach volleyball fans, As we transition from the off-season and into the pre-season of beach volleyball, the Partnership Transfer Portal, launched into full force with the teaming of Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, is now getting some serious velocity. On Wednesday (maybe) another major partnership is expected to be announced, by the man in the photo above. Who will Taylor Crabb choose? Back to his brother, Trevor? Someone else? What will the...