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Spicy opinions about the Let's Pepper series. Agree? Disagree? Drop your own.

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Podgorny and Meyer aren't just the best duo — they might be the best team in Illinois grass volleyball. Period.

Anonymous

The Vandenberg brothers would win if they played every weekend. Raw talent is there — they just need reps.

Anonymous

Maas, Zediker, and Sauer are the most underrated team in the series. Two bronzes isn't luck — it's consistency.

Anonymous

Let's Pepper needs a doubles division. Triples is great but 2v2 grass would go crazy.

Anonymous

The 9th-to-2nd comeback by Haynes/Mensching/Veldman is the best storyline in Let's Pepper history.

Anonymous

There should be a consolation bracket with its own prize. Give every team a reason to keep competing.

Anonymous

Ian Schuller is the biggest "what if" — one event, one championship. What happens with a full season?

Anonymous

Grass volleyball > beach volleyball. The dives are crazier, the rallies are longer, and the vibes are better.

Anonymous

The Poblano Open is going to have the most competitive field yet. Everyone's been training.

Anonymous

Let's Pepper is what happens when volleyball people actually care about the player experience. More of this.

Anonymous

Nick Maruyama is the best pure volleyball player in the series but needs a championship to prove it.

Anonymous

The Flickday Media coverage is what separates Let's Pepper from every other grass tournament. Content matters.

Anonymous