Baltimore Doesn’t Bid, But Why?

November 11, 2013

There are three places left bidding to host the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse championship weekend from 2015-2018. This would be the first time for a city/stadium to hold the games in a four year term, compared to the original two. Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Gillette Stadium and Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. In a poll reported by Inside Lacrosse, Soldier Field seems to be the favorite. NCAA committee opened the bidding to…

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Team USA Profile: Joe Fletcher

November 2, 2013

Joe Fletcher Position: Defense College: Loyola Height: 6’2″ Weight: 185 lbs Team USA is working hard to get down to 23 guys to take to the FIL Games in Denver, CO in July of 2014. There is only one remaining Loyola Greyhound on the roster in Joe Fletcher and he just happens to be the only candidate left that is still in college. Via his profile on Loyola’s website, Joe…

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Analyzing Maryland’s No. 1 Ranked Recruiting Class

October 29, 2013

Head coach John Tillman walked into one of the best lacrosse jobs in the nation when Dave Cottle stepped down after the 2010 season. Tillman has been nothing short of spectacular since taking the reigns from Cottle as Maryland reached back-to-back National Championship game appearances before exiting in the first round of the tournament this past season. Last year’s team sees 10 important seniors leave the team, five of which…

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2014 Projected Protected Roster: Chesapeake Bayhawks

October 21, 2013

The Chesapeake Bayhawks had quite the end to the 2013 MLL season. After being the second best team in the league for most of the season, the Bayhawks finished the season on top after defeating the Charlotte Hounds 10-9 in Philadelphia. The win marked the team’s third MLL title in four years and second in a row. Despite winning a championship, the Bayhawks were just as active in the offseason…

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Maryland Brings Back Stacked Defense

October 19, 2013

Minus LSM Jesse Bernhardt, the Maryland close defense returns fully stocked. Matt Dunn could be the running candidate for the empty slot at LSM after he saw some time when Bernhardt needed rest. Not to mention, Casey Ikeda, who guarded Steve Mock in most of their final game against Cornell last season, got a few runs in at LSM. Him and Dunn may be a switching duo between LSM and…

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How does Johns Hopkins replace Tucker Durkin?

October 17, 2013

As fall ball ends, teams across the nation got their first look at their respective players. They saw how returning players improved upon their games from previous years and how their incoming freshmen can make an impact on the squad. Most teams also look for players who will replace departed seniors who filled big roles on the team. None of those shoes will be bigger to fill than those left…

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Can Navy Stop Sinking?

October 15, 2013

Since legendary coach Rich Meade decided to step down and lead a program that he has built into one of the better college lacrosse programs in the nation, things haven’t been the same in Annapolis. Last season the Midshipman were a lowly 3-10 last season which featured up and down performances across the board all season long. With the 2013 Fall Ball season drawing to a close the Midshipmen will…

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Johns Hopkins Fall Ball Tournament Recap

October 14, 2013

Johns Hopkins and Homewood Field was the home for a fall ball tournament that featured four teams with a wide range of ability and name recognition. On a dreary day Johns Hopkins, Fairfield, Rutgers and UMass took part in the day’s scrimmages, as players finally got to take on someone other than their own teammates.   Hopkins-Umass The first scrimmage of the day featured Johns Hopkins versus UMass. Rain fell…

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