My brother's HS team is in the top 10 in NJ, or at least they were until Saturday. Had a bad game on the road and lost a heart breaker as the game tying goal was waived off with 30 seconds to go. I didn't have to angle to see if it was a bad call or not (ref said the goal scorer was in the crease) but they brought it upon themselves. Weak transition defense let up THREE goals to long sticks taking it coast to coast. Scheme wise, it was technically the fault of the midfielder, but when you have 2 seniors starting on defense (including my brother) you need to adjust after the guy takes it the length of the field the 2nd time. They're 4-1. Should be able to bounce back tomorrow at home. They have the talent and experience to play with anyone. Should have a great shot in the state tournament. Mostly good D-3 level prospects. (my brother was offered a preferred walk on spot at a D1 school, but decided to go D-3 to get more scholarship money) The backup goalie is an underclassman with D-1 potential. He's currently splitting time with a senior who is a 3 year starter. I'm getting more into it, but i still think a group of big time athletes would wipe the floor with most D1 programs after a year of top coachingNo activity in here this year...kinda disappointed.
I'd agree with you, but that doesn't mean the game can't be fun, IMO. But then again, I'm a fan of the MLS...I'm getting more into it, but i still think a group of big time athletes would wipe the floor with most D1 programs after a year of top coaching
I coached the captain of Sienna. One of the best long poles I had obviouslyCuse/Siena battling for Central/Eastern NY supremacy
One of the best weekends of the year in Baltimore. The semifinal Saturday, in particular, is an awesome day. I'm going with a Maryland-Denver championship game. It would be Virginia's to lose if the Bratton brothers weren't suspended, but they have struggled in their absence before correcting things in the playoffs. I think Maryland is a team on a mission. They are senior-laden and play a very intense (though boring) style of lacrosse. If they can beat Syracuse playing their style of slowdown, they can beat anyone. Plus not having Dave Cottle as their coach in the playoffs will be a big boost.The ACC National Lacrosse Invitationals (final four) are this weekend.
Men - Baltimore
Saturday, ESPN2
4 pm - (7) Virginia vs. (6) Denver
6:30 pm - (unseeded) Maryland vs. (5) Duke (defending champs)
Championship - Monday, 3:30 pm, ESPN
The top four seeds - Syracuse, Cornell, Hopkins, Notre Dame - all lost in the quarterfinals.
Duke was undefeated in the ACC this year but lost to Maryland in the ACC tourney finals.
If you have no dog in the fight, read about Denver and cheer for them.
lolInteresting coaching philosophyI coached the captain of Sienna. One of the best long poles I had obviouslyCuse/Siena battling for Central/Eastern NY supremacy
Start at http://www.laxpower.com and go from there.A couple of interesting semifinals tomorrow. Contrasting styles with Maryland and Duke ... look for the faceoff battle (Holmes for Md. vs. Costabile for Duke) to be a big key. Maryland has some offensive talent and a great defense, but they will look to slow it down just like they did against 'Cuse.Son has been talking of taking up the sport, any good online resources to learn how to play the game? Also, any websites with videos to work on skills that will be needed?
TIA
ThanksStart at http://www.laxpower.com and go from there.Son has been talking of taking up the sport, any good online resources to learn how to play the game? Also, any websites with videos to work on skills that will be needed?
TIA
Hopkins-Princeton the other day was good. Best part was that my 2 year old was fixated on it. I asked him if he wants to play when he grows up and he said yes. He says No to most other sports. So far it's yes to hockey (not happy about that) and lax (awesome)That time of year again. The Bandits kinda suck, but it's nice having the college game back on. Cuse vs Virginia on right now.
They added a shot clock. Now instead of having to keep it in the box after the refs call stalling, they have to take a shot within 30 seconds.Just watched the first game. Great game. When did they get rid of.keeping it in the box under 2:00 with the lead. I was amazed when nothing was called
I was stupidly watching the espnu broadcast. That spidercam crap was horrible.Don't know if I've ever seen anything on television that has more times when the audio drops out- presumably for an obscenity - than this game
Yep, very annoying.Don't know if I've ever seen anything on television that has more times when the audio drops out- presumably for an obscenity - than this game