Rutgers Men's Lacrosse Represented at World Lacrosse Championships
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Good to see more RU guys involved. Was a little surprised Jules didn't make the USA team. He was a little banged up one of the try outs but had a great weekend the following one.
Going to come down to Canada and the US once again. Canada is vastly improved in their outdoor understanding. Having so many of those guys play in college is really helping them.
Glad US won. Agree the modern game needs the shot clock.
I like that the top 5 teams are in the same pool - will allow competitive games in the other pools - which is good for the game.
Just like in the PLL I don’t understand why they allow knee down FOs. It’s confusing for kids and while I expected us to dominate the X watching Baptiste lay on top of the ball and withhold over and over again is boring. They should go SNG.
I like that the top 5 teams are in the same pool - will allow competitive games in the other pools - which is good for the game.
Just like in the PLL I don’t understand why they allow knee down FOs. It’s confusing for kids and while I expected us to dominate the X watching Baptiste lay on top of the ball and withhold over and over again is boring. They should go SNG.
We looked more talented across the board and the D played lights out. Throw in the face off game and you have to think the US will take home the gold again.
I don't think there has ever been a 1-2 combination at FOGO like Baptiste and Ierlan. And although he was not under a lot of pressure, Riordan was solid.
Yea, we are stronger in the middle of the field. They have a great goalie too but I think we are better there. And we are better at the x. If you want to build a team, that's where you start. I think our D is big, mobile, and physical which is able to control the incredible skills and slickness Canada has. And they have a lot.
If you are Canada, you are looking at the fact we held them to 1 goal in the second half at the end of the game which was virtually meaningless. They need to play a slow down game to win and being held to 1 in a half isn't going to win the game. Conversely, if they try to run and gun, which isn't really in their DNA, it's going to expose them even more at the X, not to mention USA has athletes to burn in the middle of the field. We can play that way too.
It's sports and of course anything can happen. Canada is that talented. But if you are projecting after watching this first game, America has the stuff that makes championship teams. I am not sure Canada does. I would have put it at a toss up prior to the tourney starting, but it would now be an upset for USA to lose based on what I saw yesterday. This team is very strong at every level of the field.
If you are Canada, you are looking at the fact we held them to 1 goal in the second half at the end of the game which was virtually meaningless. They need to play a slow down game to win and being held to 1 in a half isn't going to win the game. Conversely, if they try to run and gun, which isn't really in their DNA, it's going to expose them even more at the X, not to mention USA has athletes to burn in the middle of the field. We can play that way too.
It's sports and of course anything can happen. Canada is that talented. But if you are projecting after watching this first game, America has the stuff that makes championship teams. I am not sure Canada does. I would have put it at a toss up prior to the tourney starting, but it would now be an upset for USA to lose based on what I saw yesterday. This team is very strong at every level of the field.
Goal for Dugenio and the 20% faceoffs rate for the Philippines last time out was now 65%
Tough when they are winning 90% of the faceoffs. There would be even more domination if they let Sowers take the Pannell role and run the offense. Pannell's lost a step and Sowers is lightening quick.
Faceoffs are a huge advantage no doubt. That’s a problem for whoever the US pkays.
Good to see Pannell break Millon’s points record. Guy was a selfish player always hinting his. Pannell has been incredible. Sowers has been effective at midfield but I wouldn’t be surprised if they play him some at the x in the final.
Good to see Pannell break Millon’s points record. Guy was a selfish player always hinting his. Pannell has been incredible. Sowers has been effective at midfield but I wouldn’t be surprised if they play him some at the x in the final.
England plays Japan tomorrow. If Japan wins they will end up in the A division in 4 years. That would be a real milestone.
McArdle needs to sit. He’s made two really bad plays. Problem is Connor Kelly is hurt so he’d have to run middie
Close but no cigar. With O'Neill US and Williams Canada Duke is looking real good in '24
Great game. D is so nasty and O’Neill. Wow. That guy is going to put up a million points next season.
Defense and O’Neill. Most dominant player on the field and he’s not even done college. What a beast.
Yes. He’s been a long time assistant at Denver and is taking over for Tierney. He’s a great mind. He will do very well there.
Been interesting to watch Canada and the US. Canada has been the beneficiary of lots of guys coming to the states to play field. Their understanding of the outdoor game particularly on defense has grown significantly in the last 20 years.
But the US is now gaining in stick skills and passing by playing the indoor game more than we used to. Lacrosse across the board has never been played at a higher level than right now. High school, college, pro, international.
This US team, especially on D, was incredible to watch. Those shorties were a massive difference maker. All 4 of them. They were weapons.
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Dugenio makes IL's list of Top 10 players who didn't make the All World team.
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