Stoller HAS to be B1G player of the week.
Game Day Michigan
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Be playing your best lacrosse at the time of the Big Ten tournament and RU can do what Michigan did last year
4 teams now 1-2. Season is no where near over.
Now the asshole will come back with congratulations, although he was praying for a loss.
Season is still alive but barely. Need to split one of PSU/Maryland and find at least 1 B1G Tourney win to even entertain dancing hopes, but today was a good first step. Ranked road conference win is always a good start.
win the Big Ten tournament and you go automatically. The season is never over until that last loss
Stoller was just incredible. We will need that kind of performance again.
Compared to RU teams over the last decade, this one seems weak on groundballs. Unfortunately, I'm not sure you can expect this to improve at this point in the season.
Compared to RU teams over the last decade, this one seems weak on groundballs. Unfortunately, I'm not sure you can expect this to improve at this point in the season.
RUTrack94 woke up a tool…will be go to bed a tool?
Couple of things. Tonight was an incredible win in a game we simply had to have. I don’t using must win terminology but tonight clearly was. We had to have it: If you ever question the heart of this program don’t. We might not win every game but the kids will leave it out there. It’s in the DNA.
Lots of great plays but it starts with Stoller. He was obviously incredible. Michigan has a high powered offenses. To hold them to 7 goals is an incredible effort. Full stop.
Lots of great performances to recognize but the compete level across the board was awesome to watch.
Recruiting- we have the top two freshmen in the entire B1G in Kurdyla and Stoller.
More to come on some scheme changes but for tonight I’ll leave it at this.
It’s now safe to say. We own Michigan.
Lots of great plays but it starts with Stoller. He was obviously incredible. Michigan has a high powered offenses. To hold them to 7 goals is an incredible effort. Full stop.
Lots of great performances to recognize but the compete level across the board was awesome to watch.
Recruiting- we have the top two freshmen in the entire B1G in Kurdyla and Stoller.
More to come on some scheme changes but for tonight I’ll leave it at this.
It’s now safe to say. We own Michigan.
Just got back from the game. I made the last qtr…😏
Started my morning looking out over the water in Cabo and ended it watching RU celebrate on UM’s field. A great night
Got to chat with Brian for a few minutes which was nice. It was good to talk with him after the game.
Great win. Proud of those young men!
Also got to see a few old friends that still have kids on the team.
Good stuff!
Started my morning looking out over the water in Cabo and ended it watching RU celebrate on UM’s field. A great night
Got to chat with Brian for a few minutes which was nice. It was good to talk with him after the game.
Great win. Proud of those young men!
Also got to see a few old friends that still have kids on the team.
Good stuff!
I don’t believe so but I had to watch this one on my phone (no BTN in Montana apparently). I’ll be curious to see the replay when I can.
I' was listening for a name during the broadcast. While the attack and middies were consistently named the defense names were almost not mentioned.
It’s typically a good thing when D guys aren’t mentioned. D looked very connected and Stoller obviously bailed them out numerous times too.
If anyone watches the replay, stop it at 6:21 mark in the 1st QTR. Would like thoughts on it. My opinion, this was the first of two plays that kind of showed the issues with the attack, or good example of the issues, especially the inexperience.
Peters #7 has the ball on the right, the offense had drawn almost the entire defense to the left. DSM sees Peters but still far away. Peters looks like he has an open look but does not shoot (stop it right at 6:21). There's also Kulas sneaking up to the corner of the goal, and a LSM facing front. Peters could also have tried a pass to Kulas for a wrap around goal. Instead Peters does neither, no shot and no pass, and instead runs right into the defense moving left. Turns over the ball.
No knock on Peters, just that you can see the inexperience of Peters. In years past, AC makes that shot, or Mullins makes the pass, or Kirst, etc.
Peters #7 has the ball on the right, the offense had drawn almost the entire defense to the left. DSM sees Peters but still far away. Peters looks like he has an open look but does not shoot (stop it right at 6:21). There's also Kulas sneaking up to the corner of the goal, and a LSM facing front. Peters could also have tried a pass to Kulas for a wrap around goal. Instead Peters does neither, no shot and no pass, and instead runs right into the defense moving left. Turns over the ball.
No knock on Peters, just that you can see the inexperience of Peters. In years past, AC makes that shot, or Mullins makes the pass, or Kirst, etc.
That’s exactly what happenzed. It’s a little late for this statement but you have to live with that. He needs experience. The team needs consistency/. At this point he is the best option at that spot. Try and get as comfortable as possible.
We used the pick game much better. Shane and Ross did their thing but we were allowing them more room and space by moving and picking inside. It also allowed us more inside looks and shots.
Exactly, and Peters did what any inexperienced player does, thought about it, instead of just making the play. If that had been Kelly, like it was supposed to be, he takes that shot right away and rattles the cage for a goal.
No matter what, at least a lot of young players are gaining a ton of experience. Now have actual game film to view, real time game experience. I'm sure the coach talked to Peters on the sideline about that play.
We didn't put up big offensive numbers this week but it did appear that we had some better looks than we have in previous BIG play.
IL article on the game.
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/arti...higan-continues-after-big-night-in-cage/63033
https://www.insidelacrosse.com/arti...higan-continues-after-big-night-in-cage/63033
There is both the physical and metal side to the game.
You might always have the physical ability (or not) to make plays, but unless you are comfortable and get time in real situations, young guys are gonna choose safe over a mistake…and that can be the wrong decision but if you’re a guy that’s getting some run and a chance, in your mind you are thinking “don’t make a mistake”…
Vs a guy like Ross or Shane that can do whatever the F they want out there because they know they’re not getting benched….and rightly so
Decisions are split second and only the truly comfortable guys (have green lites at all times) will make fast decisions
IMO, it’s all mental…the young guys only get better if they have live action minutes…
Great win last night!
You might always have the physical ability (or not) to make plays, but unless you are comfortable and get time in real situations, young guys are gonna choose safe over a mistake…and that can be the wrong decision but if you’re a guy that’s getting some run and a chance, in your mind you are thinking “don’t make a mistake”…
Vs a guy like Ross or Shane that can do whatever the F they want out there because they know they’re not getting benched….and rightly so
Decisions are split second and only the truly comfortable guys (have green lites at all times) will make fast decisions
IMO, it’s all mental…the young guys only get better if they have live action minutes…
Great win last night!
The other thing, and this was said during the game, but how awesome is Dixon. What a difference listening to a sportscaster without any bias for a team or conference. Didn't hold the records of either team against the teams, didn't go on and on about NCAA playoffs, just talked about the game. Or go on about tranfers as if it's a bad thing, or give back handed compliments, or other nonsense. Was really fair, mentioned the postivies of both teams, but still gave some honest feedback.
I’ve spent some time with Mark over the past couple of years. He’s a pro
The lead B1G team with Mark Dixon and Joe B is THE best period. Nobody is better
They do their research and know players and what you mentioned above about their style is not on accident. They have a planned and specific approach and it’s to simply call the game, let the players be the story, and don’t talk to much…
Both guys are true pros IMO
It’s also available on the Fox Sports app, since it was on the B1G. Under watch/replays.
It wouldn’t have been Kelly. Kelly is a righty. He is interchangeable with Kulas.
No doubt they went over that play. The kid has athletic ability. I would have liked to see him inserted earlier and live with the growing pains instead of switching in and out. We don’t have the firepower we’ve had in the past. We have to win with effort and execution. We need to fly around like we did Sunday.
The stats on this game are incredible. Looking at them you never would believe we led from start to finish.
Ha ha. Rutgers is going to be a tough assignment for the Terrapins next Saturday.
Is the Rutgers resurgence due to injured players getting back on the field, or are they just playing better?
No players back for the Michigan game to the best of my knowledge. Stoller had a hell of a game.
Hey, who had the 1st goal to start the 2nd half, Peters. And almost the exact play but from the left.
I believe #15 was dressed for the first time to my knowledge. Wouldn’t be shocked if we see him on the field in some capacity in Maryland.
