Lacrosse Soccer Facility Question

[HeavenUniv.]

For Cali and others involved in Rutgers lacrosse and soccer. Where are our facilities right now compared to other Big Ten teams? What are the aspects that are needed the most? Is it a better weight room? Recruiting pavilion? Film rooms? Staff offices? Players lounge? Other?

 

[asgot]

Worst in the B1G ten. Hopkins and Michigan just built new facilities, UMD has Cole fieldhouse and we have a 30 year old bubble and a tiny space I. The Hale center.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

As got,when the football team is using the Bubble is the new baseball and softball indoor facility somewhat adequate to at least run some drills?Or is that strictly for baseball and softball? Will the new lacrosse center have enough room to run some type of indoor practice if needed due to weather?

 

[asgot]

No but they appear to be building right next to the Bubble so they will be very close. That’s is until they build the new hard facility at the front edge of the Yellow Lot.

 

[RC1978]

No but they appear to be building right next to the Bubble so they will be very close. That’s is until they build the new hard facility at the front edge of the Yellow Lot.

THe new facility is going up in the Yellow Lot?

 

[asgot]

The New Lacrosse facility is going on the “E” fields in between the bubble and Yurchak. Long range plan is to build a hard indoor facility and one of the locations is the front part of the Yellow lot

 

[Jim_from_RU]

The New Lacrosse facility is going on the “E” fields in between the bubble and Yurchak. Long range plan is to build a hard indoor facility and one of the locations is the front part of the Yellow lot

How do you get this info? Everything seems so secretive. Appreciate the 411! [thumb2]

 

[asgot]

A friend works in the Scarlet R ( or whatever it is called). I asked about the Hale center and the bubble and they have a plan to expand one and build the other (long range) but, know they will get it done, I was kind of impressed as it was the first person that I spoke to that spoke like that in the past Including Pernetti it was always “we hope” not with these guys it’s all when not if.

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Was the earlier plan to have the lacrosse soccer center at one end of Yurcak Field? Does it sound like a new indoor football facility would happen within the next seven years or so? Will we still keep the Bubble for lacrosse soccer field hockey etc.? Thanks

 

[asgot]

Yes, at one point it was supposed to be at one end of Yurchak field but they moved it for easier access to the practice fields that they will use. He did not mention. Whether they would keep the bubble but it would be great for Soccer Lax and Track and allow football to have their own facility, I am not sure that this will happen however.

 

[Caliknight]

To expand on the OP's question- the absolute worst. It isn't even close. Frankly, our current facilities, are far below that of what you would see at many Patriot League schools. Frankly, it's embarrassing. Our facility is actually worse than it was when I was in school in the 90's. At least then our locker room was much bigger.

In short, we need it all. We have no nutritional center, our guys watch film on a pull down screen with make shift seating around it. Other schools have a what you would see a football team have- basically proper stadium seating class room with updated technology. Our head coach has a shoe box office and I don't think the assistants even do, or if they do, they share a closet. Our director of operations sits out the lounge area, if that is what you want to call it. We don't have our own weight room or training room. It's all dark and dingy. Peers schools all have this. It's embarrassing, honestly. We really started to fall behind under Bob, and Pernetti didn't do anything to help the situation. I have heard stories of opponents taking photos mocking our facility. B1G players just don't see stuff like that. It's not hyperbole, I have seen a few schools here in SoCal with better facilities, thought it's for their football team.

BUT, they come into our house and we beat them much more often than not. We've lost 1 game at home in 2 years, that being a triple OT loss to national champion Maryland. Imagine what Coach Brecht will do once he is on an level playing ground? The new facility, if built as proposed, will solve all of these problems.

You can't change the past, and if we get this right, our future couldn't look brighter. This is job 1 on the things to do list. It simply must get done as fast as possible.

 

[asgot]

To expand on the OP's question- the absolute worst. It isn't even close. Frankly, our current facilities, are far below that of what you would see at many Patriot League schools. Frankly, it's embarrassing. Our facility is actually worse than it was when I was in school in the 90's. At least then our locker room was much bigger.

In short, we need it all. We have no nutritional center, our guys watch film on a pull down screen with make shift seating around it. Other schools have a what you would see a football team have- basically proper stadium seating class room with updated technology. Our head coach has a shoe box office and I don't think the assistants even do, or if they do, they share a closet. Our director of operations sits out the lounge area, if that is what you want to call it. We don't have our own weight room or training room. It's all dark and dingy. Peers schools all have this. It's embarrassing, honestly. We really started to fall behind under Bob, and Pernetti didn't do anything to help the situation. I have heard stories of opponents taking photos mocking our facility. B1G players just don't see stuff like that. It's not hyperbole, I have seen a few schools here in SoCal with better facilities, thought it's for their football team.

BUT, they come into our house and we beat them much more often than not. We've lost 1 game at home in 2 years, that being a triple OT loss to national champion Maryland. Imagine what Coach Brecht will do once he is on an level playing ground? The new facility, if built as proposed, will solve all of these problems.

You can't change the past, and if we get this right, our future couldn't look brighter. This is job 1 on the things to do list. It simply must get done as fast as possible.

That’s lots of talk did you donate anything?

 

[Caliknight]

It's simple facts. I have a direct line to the coach. I'll let you figure out if I donate anything.

Why so angry about something like this with me? And since you asked, and posted a lot of words, you donate?

 

[asgot]

Ok good, I generally donate to the build fund but, was convinced to donate to this as it helps the football team as well.
Sorry I came off as angry, their are just too many people who talk badly about the school but when it comes time to step up they do nothing.
I am glad that you are not one of them

 

[Caliknight]

I love the program. I love what Coach Brecht is doing. I'm a huge fan of both.

Our facility situation has nothing do with him or the current administration. It really falls on the shoulders of the past administrations. I know it is complex, and football needed money during the Greg years, but the facilities were left to die on the vine. It's just what is. And it is recognized, and it is being fixed. I was just answering the OP's question a little more in depth. I don't like living in the past.

Coach Brecht totally gets it, as does Pat. I am super happy we have both of those guys and completely believe in what they are doing.

Coach Brecht is building a monster with two hands tied behind his back. Wait until he gets what other schools have.

Glad you donate too. It will be great for everyone, including football, when lax moves into their own facility and allow football to have their own.

 

[asgot]

I love the program. I love what Coach Brecht is doing. I'm a huge fan of both.

Our facility situation has nothing do with him or the current administration. It really falls on the shoulders of the past administrations. I know it is complex, and football needed money during the Greg years, but the facilities were left to die on the vine. It's just what is. And it is recognized, and it is being fixed. I was just answering the OP's question a little more in depth. I don't like living in the past.

Coach Brecht totally gets it, as does Pat. I am super happy we have both of those guys and completely believe in what they are doing.

Coach Brecht is building a monster with two hands tied behind his back. Wait until he gets what other schools have.

Glad you donate too. It will be great for everyone, including football, when lax moves into their own facility and allow football to have their own.

Friends of mine have actually convinced me to buy season lacrosse tickets, any good local kids on the team, local I mean NJ.

 

[Caliknight]

That's great, you will love it. $40 for the season is a steal. We have a really exciting team and great home (and away) schedule.

We definitely have some home grown studs. Jules Heningburg is a Seton Hall Prep alum, returning All American, and one of the 3 guys on what every well might be the best unit in all of D1 lacrosse. At midfield, Scarpello is a offensive threat from the defensive position, JoJo starts at the face off spot, and other NJ guys making a difference are Christianoand and Mead. Sanguinetti might get some time as a freshman. There are a lot of young guys from NJ who will be relied upon in the years ahead.

We have a well rounded roster, geographically. Other guys here are much more in tune with the NJ recruiting scene, but as we do better, our in state recruiting is doing better.

 

[RUonBrain]

How are our face off guys?

I thought a complaint in recent years is we often lose them.

 

[RU62]

Asgot, so what you are saying that there apparently are plans for an indoor facility for soccer and lacrosse and perhaps something new for football etc and where does that leave the Bubble. Doesn't make any sense when one sees the single major multi use facilities now at places like Minn, Maryland, VTech, and the plans for Northwestern among others. Building separate facilities spotted around the campus makes no sense.

It was the general impression that the new lax/soccer facilities will be adjacent to and part of the Yurcak complex. Why wouldn't it not be and why wouldn't a major announcement have neen made since the goal I believe is to have this completed by 2019 when we host the B1G Lacrosse Championship. Not sure where or how valid your info is. Caliknight is an excellent source when it comes to lax and most who follow lax will rely on his reports as opposed to a "newbie" such as yourself.

 

[asgot]

Asgot, so what you are saying that there apparently are plans for an indoor facility for soccer and lacrosse and perhaps something new for football etc and where does that leave the Bubble. Doesn't make any sense when one sees the single major multi use facilities now at places like Minn, Maryland, VTech, and the plans for Northwestern among others. Building separate facilities spotted around the campus makes no sense.

It was the general impression that the new lax/soccer facilities will be adjacent to and part of the Yurcak complex. Why wouldn't it not be and why wouldn't a major announcement have neen made since the goal I believe is to have this completed by 2019 when we host the B1G Lacrosse Championship. Not sure where or how valid your info is. Caliknight is an excellent source when it comes to lax and most who follow lax will rely on his reports as opposed to a "newbie" such as yourself.

You are right RU62 and I do not follow lacrosse, I just know someone who works in development and we were talking about long range plans. But, I know nothing about lacrosse except what he told me and of course if you look at the renderings the new one is in a different location. Ask this Cali guy where the building is going.
And no, I was told that this fall that they eventually want to replace the bubble with a indoor facility and it would be closer to both the Hale center and the practice fields and would be mostly for football.
Sorry for the confusion, it won’t happen again

 

[Jim_from_RU]

You are right RU62 and I do not follow lacrosse, I just know someone who works in development and we were talking about long range plans. But, I know nothing about lacrosse except what he told me and of course if you look at the renderings the new one is in a different location. Ask this Cali guy where the building is going.
And no, I was told that this fall that they eventually want to replace the bubble with a indoor facility and it would be closer to both the Hale center and the practice fields and would be mostly for football.
Sorry for the confusion, it won’t happen again

Keep posting asgot. You offer a lot to this discussion. Really appreciate it.

 

[Caliknight]

How are our face off guys?

I thought a complaint in recent years is we often lose them.

We were much better last year. JoJo Francisco took a nice step forward, and we have some more depth now too with Palmer getting in on the action, and one of our injured players back who had to sit out the season with a knee injury. There is also a freshman from LI who we should keep an eye on as he develops.

The specialty areas, those being faceoffs and goalie play, are so critical with our run and gun style. We are going to put points on the board. If we get stops and get the ball back, I like our chances against anyone in the country.

Faceoffs are all about match-ups. Nothing was more evident of that if you watched us play Maryland and Penn St., and Penn St. and Maryland play. We crushed Maryland's face off guy, he crushed Penn St.'s faceoff guy, and Penn St.'s guy crushed us. We now have some more options to go to if needed. Jojo is a warrior and the faceoff spot is very physical. You need a couple of good guys if you are going to do well throughout the season.