NCAA – D1

8th Annual Nick Colleluori Classic, More than Lax

October 17, 2014
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This past weekend I had the priviledge of attending The 8th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic.  A total of 14 teams participated in the two day event.  Some of the top Division 1 Schools attended the event.  Syracue, Bellarmine, Binghamton, Monmouth, Hartford and Hofstra highlighted day one. But what seemed to make this extra special this year was the venue of the event.  The site, Ridley Senior High School in Folsom,…

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Top New England College Player Watch

October 16, 2014
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New England has become a hot-bed of lacrosse action as of recent. With the addition of the New England Blackwolves and the increasing coverage of the Boston Cannons, it’s safe to say that New England is starting to develop some high-class players. Although there are a list of which to go down, in terms of players to watch for the upcoming season, my list has been condensed to three. Again,…

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Syracuse Checkin: Offense The Key

October 16, 2014
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In our offseason check in series, we’ve looked at Syracuse twice so far.  Last week, we told you about Syracuse’s first fall ball test against their Alumni All-stars  and then took a broader look at the team.  Now it’s time to do a deeper evaluation at what their offense has in store for the 2015 season. What did they lose? As a unit, the Orange boasted the third highest points…

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Taylor Made For Success on Both Sides of the Border

October 14, 2014
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Dan Taylor is a born and bred Canadian. Before the World Lacrosse Championships in July, Taylor was truthful with his coach, who was on the coaching staff for Team USA. “I sent Coach Cassese a text at the start of the tournament and said good luck, but I’m sorry, I can’t root for you,” he said. Out of Calgary, Alberta, Taylor understandably felt a connection to his roots and his…

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NCAA Fall Ball Check In: Syracuse

October 10, 2014
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Syracuse’s first round exit from the tournament is still on the minds of the players and fans alike. The Orange have come back to campus with most of the pieces still intact, and even a few upgrades, to return to Championship Weekend this Spring. The depth is there, so now it is time for ‘Cuse to define the roles that are going to produce dividends in the upcoming season. Dylan…

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Offseason Check In: Penn State Looks Forward to BIG TEN Conference

October 9, 2014
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One of the most talented recruiting classes is heading for the turf with Penn State’s 2015 team.  This group is going to make a huge contribution to the Nittany Lions, especially as they are hoping to keep the strong team-centered momentum that the graduating seniors of 2014 worked so hard to create.  It is looking as though Jack Donnelly and JP Burnside will be stepping up and taking the lead…

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Offseason Check In: Fairfield Stags

October 9, 2014
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A four year cycle of players is a unique thing amongst the collegiate level. For the Fairfield Stags, a team that went 12-4 last year, they are fortunate to have a handful of talented returners. The Stags find themselves looking back on a disappointing 2014 campaign. Fairfield was taken down by Air Force in the ECAC championship with a final score of 9-8. For the Stags it was a harsh…

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Offseason Check In: Air Force Falcons

October 8, 2014
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Our nation’s future airmen and sky monitors have also been quite busy this offseason preparing their 2015 roster for NCAA play. However, it may not be in the most traditional of ways. Every college team has offseason training and practices. They usually consist of line drills and basics/stamina exercising. If all the schools do it, it’s not worth mentioning. What is worth highlighting is Air Force’s brotherhood. There’s an obvious…

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Offseason Check In: Syracuse Orange Host All-Star Alumni Players

October 8, 2014
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On Saturday, October 4, the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team had their first official fall event which is a new annual tradition.  For the fifth consecutive year, the team has squared off against a team of alumni all-stars.  The alumni were showcasing one of their most talented (http://www.cuse.com/news/2014/10/1/MLAX_1001142440.aspx) groups yet, so this would prove to be an excellent challenge for the Orange who are looking to put last year’s first…

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Offseason Check In: University of Penn Quakers

October 8, 2014
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After an eleven win season in 2014, the Penn Quakers are looking to push even further than the first round of the NCAA Tournament in ‘15.  The team returns many of its pieces, but the few that they need to replace will be difference makers all season.  If Coach Murphy can continue his successful development of players, the ceiling can be higher.   The team rattled off eight consecutive wins…

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