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…
This Saturday October 18th the Washington State Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse will be hosting the 3rd annual Seatown Classic. This year the Classic will be showcasing the U.S. National Team vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In 2012 fans got to see Maryland vs. Denver, and last year it was the ladies turn as USC played Oregon. The U.S. National Team will have a local following, as Seattle native Drew…
Third Star- Curtis Knight- Guelph University Senior midfielder Curtis Knight scored a hat-trick and added four assists for seven points in a 16-6 win over McMaster this past weekend. Edmonton Rush’s Knight has helped the Gryphons get back on track and climb the East division standings leading all Gryphs in goals(18) and points(30). Second Star- Michael Buwalda- University of Toronto Senior attackman Michael Buwalda filled the net for five goals…
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…
5. University of Guelph: 5-3 Last Week: 5 The Guelph Gryphons continued to climb up the Canadian Lacrosse Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) West standings with a convincing 16-6 victory over McMaster on Friday night. Senior attackman Curtis Knight led the way offensively with three goals, four assists for seven points. Senior Ryan Serville, senior midfielder Jordan Critch and sophomore midfielder Brett Ulbikas each netted four points. Junior netminder Michael Lalani…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…