Brian Davies

2016 College Lacrosse Preview: Navy Midshipmen

January 7, 2016

Overview: After the hardships of early season lacrosse, the Naval Academy Midshipmen had the lacrosse world talking about their possible return to greatness. The days since the 2004 title game run have been an afterthought and after Rick Sowell became the coach, the wins against big names have been scarce. Early in the season, Navy scored a single goal against Maryland. After a 1-2 start to the season, Navy won…

2016 College Lacrosse Previews: Towson Tigers

January 5, 2016

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Overview: Towson had a season to remember in 2015. Their most successful since their Final Four run in 2001. They return a host of players that will enable them to build upon last year’s success instead of rebuilding. Back are key pieces like Joe Seider (A), Tyler White (G), Spencer Parks (A/M), Tyler Mayes (LSM), and Mike Lowe (D). With this many pieces back for Coach Nadelen, the Tigers look…

2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Loyola Greyhounds

January 2, 2016

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Overview: Loyola would like to forget the end of the 2015 season all together if they do not believe in bulletin board material. The end of last season came at the hands of West Point, in the Patriot League Tournament. This was the earliest end to a season at Loyola that one can remember, not making a single game in May. The seniors that won a National Championship during their…

2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Maryland Terrapins

January 1, 2016

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Overview: The Maryland Terrapins made it to the National Championship game, falling to Denver. The Terrapins avenged an earlier loss to Johns Hopkins to get there, which was a happy moment for the Terrapin alumni base. Many key pieces to the championship game run need to be replaced as Maryland looks to finally bring home the title to College Park for the first time since the mid 70s. Strengths: Defense…

2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Johns Hopkins Blue Jays

December 29, 2015

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Overview: Johns Hopkins had an amazing run to the inaugural B1G Ten Title and NCAA Final Four after a roller coaster of a start to the season. Looking to continue the trend of advancing to championship weekend in May, the Blue Jays need to fill defensive holes to keep opposing offenses at bay. Nearly the entire defensive lineup graduated and two key cogs in the offense need replacing as well….

Hopkins Has Tough Task Ahead to Replace Tinney

November 25, 2015

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Johns Hopkins learned that they will be without sophomore midfielder Joel Tinney for the 2016 season. After exhausting appeals, Tinney is on campus and in good academic standing at the school but will be unable to don his number 55 on the field during competition this spring. Hopkins had understanding that this could be the case prior to fall ball, so the coaching staff went into the offseason practices having…

NCAA Fall Ball: Tar Heels Prepare For 2016

October 14, 2015

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The topic has been one of great discussion for a number of years, but the Tar Heels are in need of a Final Four appearance. The early recruiting, big names, and big wins just have not produced into late season success. The struggle for North Carolina is not in the early season, but keeping pace throughout the latter stages. This fall is much different than previous seasons. Some of the…

Towson Looks to Improve on 2015 Results

September 30, 2015

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Towson ended the season putting Notre Dame against the ropes before losing 12-10 to the National Semifinalist. The Tigers return a number of important pieces, but to take the next step in the national picture they need for their youngsters to grow up quickly. Coach Nadelen’s team was 12-6, 2-2 in the CAA, and looked for consistency at a number of intervals during the 2015 campaign. The one thing that…

NCAA Fall Ball Check In: Maryland Terrapins

September 25, 2015

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Maryland made it all the way to the championship game, the third time in five years, and John Tillman is looking for his squad to return the title to College Park for the first time in forty years. The last time the Terps won the title, the Philadelphia Flyers were still the Broad Street Bullies. Which shows you the drought they are under with being continually atop the polls in…

Greyhounds Look To Rebound After Tough End to 2015

September 19, 2015

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The Loyola Greyhounds ended 2015 in a rather disappointing state, considering that the senior class had won the school’s first national championship during their tenure. An even record of 8-8 and ending the season on April 21st with a loss to Army. The Greyhounds looks to rebound with vigor to change their fortunes in 2016. Loyola loses a big piece of the puzzle with the graduation of Nikko Pontrello. Pontrello…

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