Hop v UVA tomorrow. One of the crazier plays of our rivalry during our 4 years - Dixon making a save (shot was buns), and Tilman squaring up w/ no stick in goal and actually tracking that joint! If that’s on cage he actually may have punched it, which is wild. Not sure folks talk about how damn good he was. Anyway, Go Jays!
Lacrosse people...I have an idea!
Fans want the sport as early as possible...just not for games to be played in single digit temps or in an indoor practice facility with no spectators. Hear me out. This would be an example for men's lacrosse but also could be used for women's lacrosse but scaled differently based on more teams.
There are less than 80 Men's D1 teams. Have four host venues for the four weekends in February. The host venue would have three games on Friday (2pm, 5pm, & 8pm), four on Saturday (11am, 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm), and three on Sunday (11am, 2pm, and 5pm). The host venue would have a total of ten games over three days...satisfying 20 teams.
Four hosts venues can be but not limited to....The Dome, Ford Field in Detroit, Lucas Oil in Indianapolis, The Star in Dallas, multiple venues in Southern California, Arizona, Atlanta, and countless options in Florida. Not all venues could host all weekends (ex: Dome has basketball some weekends)...but you would only need four host venues per weekend. Turf or multiple playing surfaces (ex: IMG) would be a requirement based on field conditions.
This would offer a great fan experience, stream lined media opportunities for coverage and exposure, sponsorship and event partnership, and an opportunity to bring high level lacrosse to some non traditional areas.
People will argue there would be an average of two extra away games and budget issues. Last I checked some teams travel for scrimmages. Ticket sales and event sponsorship could offset some team travel expenses. Teams can be creative with fundraising and a small price to pay to give the players, coaches, support staff, and the fans what they deserve...great lacrosse played in suitable and desirable playing conditions. The reality is the sport isn't getting pushed back and ending in June anytime soon and teams don't want play numerous midweek games. We need some solutions. Feel free to share your thoughts or another idea.
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
Ned Crotty on Coach Danowski in his National Lacrosse Hall of Fame acceptance speech:
“Coach Danowski, you pushed me more than any coach has ever pushed me before. And man, did we have some battles. But I can’t possibly thank you enough for all of it. There is no one who does a better job of developing young men than you. Obviously, the on field lessons are incredible and speak for themselves. But as Coach Caputo always said, Duke lacrosse players because of you, get a master’s degree in leadership.”
Ran this last night.
3 pods of 10-12 guys.
8-10 yards between cones.
1 minute compete rounds.
Scores were in the 30-50 range for completed passes.
Fun starter. Thanks Coach 🙌✊
Princeton was FIRED UP for their guy Coulter Mackesy 🐅🙌
Mackesy was drafted fourth overall by the @PLLCannons on Tuesday, and @TigerLacrosse’s reaction says it all. 👏
(🎥 Via Princeton Lacrosse)
What makes CJ Kirst such a great dodger? 🤔
The @CornellLacrosse star told @paulcarcaterra it's all about EARNING your strong hand, your shot and the slide 🧠
THROUGH X returns this spring...