Comments on: New NCAA Head Regulations: How Will They Change Play? http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/ Lacrosse Media Outlet / By Players, For Players / Grow The Game Sat, 18 May 2013 01:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Connor Wilson http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-1886 Connor Wilson Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:49:10 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-1886 I think the changes will eventually trickle down the HS level but for now we DO have to address the problem you pose.
FALL BALL: kids can still use sticks from last year in fall ball so that is when teams have to get their teeth into them. Once the spring rolls around, they will be dieing to buy a new spoon and then they will just have to “choose wisely”.
I'm thinking of picking up an Edge just to use one again. Why Brine ever stopped selling them as their premier wand still leaves me speechless, which is rare.

]]> By: joenandez http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-1887 joenandez Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:04:29 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-1887 Thank GOD for Men's League. My pocket will remain abnormally deep, and my throat pinched tighter than the diameter of the ball itself. Ah, to be a blackhole.

As far as the NCAA/MCLA is concerned, I do expect us to see enough of a change in the style of some players (statistically speaking, the greater throat width WILL result in a greater number of dislodged balls), but your right, great players will still be great players. Players who rely on stick work and less athleticism will likely be the most impacted.

]]> By: Mike Band http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-1885 Mike Band Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:08:27 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-1885 According to a recent article in MCLA the Mag, one coach (Duluth maybe?) thinks that it will actually make the bar harder to dislodge. I'll reserve my comments on that until I see it in action.

I believe, however, that the most serious impact comes in the form of its potential to discourage incoming freshman from playing MCLA ball. Here's what I mean: at the MCLA level, a good portion of the kids on each team aren't lacrosse maniacs. They play because its fun. Once you get them committed, they'll pony up the dough and pay dues, buy gear, etc. However, the incoming freshman who aren't absolute lax fanatics are often skeptical about the price tag. But since they already have all the gear you can usually get them to come out to fall ball and before they know it they're on the hook.
My concern is this: how many of those kids who are on the fence will choose not to play because their high school stick (for which the standards haven't changed) isn't MCLA legal?
This, of course, won't affect NCAA ball or any well-established MCLA teams, but some of the fringe MCLA teams might have a hard time.
The solution: implement the changes at the high school level.

]]> By: Jonny B Bongiorno http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-1884 Jonny B Bongiorno Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:52:17 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-1884 I actually can see these changes as sort of a “push” as far as seeing the ball on the turf. Being a guy who's job is team lacrosse sales, I've had samples of the heads for quite sometime, and watching guys play with them one thing comes to mind. It's much easier to CATCH the ball. The pass that used to hit the throat of the stick on the sidewall and ricochet off, now hit the inside and go into the stick. So my guess is that for every ball that is dislodged by a defenseman during a game, a pass will be caught that previously wouldn't. Let's not forget the 6″ top measurement. If you've seen any of the 6″ heads compared to the “universal” heads you'll notice how much more narrow it is!

The bottom line is: Does it change the game? Yes Does it ruin the game? NO
If you've got the skills to pay the bills, you'll make the adjustment and be just fine.

My $.02

]]> By: wheniwasakid http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-792 wheniwasakid Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:49:10 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-792 I think the changes will eventually trickle down the HS level but for now we DO have to address the problem you pose.
FALL BALL: kids can still use sticks from last year in fall ball so that is when teams have to get their teeth into them. Once the spring rolls around, they will be dieing to buy a new spoon and then they will just have to “choose wisely”.
I'm thinking of picking up an Edge just to use one again. Why Brine ever stopped selling them as their premier wand still leaves me speechless, which is rare.

]]> By: joenandez http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-789 joenandez Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:29 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-789 Thank GOD for Men's League. My pocket will remain abnormally deep, and my throat pinched tighter than the diameter of the ball itself. Ah, to be a blackhole.

As far as the NCAA/MCLA is concerned, I do expect us to see enough of a change in the style of some players (statistically speaking, the greater throat width WILL result in a greater number of dislodged balls), but your right, great players will still be great players. Players who rely on stick work and less athleticism will likely be the most impacted.

]]> By: Mike Band http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-787 Mike Band Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:08:27 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-787 According to a recent article in MCLA the Mag, one coach (Duluth maybe?) thinks that it will actually make the bar harder to dislodge. I'll reserve my comments on that until I see it in action.

I believe, however, that the most serious impact comes in the form of its potential to discourage incoming freshman from playing MCLA ball. Here's what I mean: at the MCLA level, a good portion of the kids on each team aren't lacrosse maniacs. They play because its fun. Once you get them committed, they'll pony up the dough and pay dues, buy gear, etc. However, the incoming freshman who aren't absolute lax fanatics are often skeptical about the price tag. But since they already have all the gear you can usually get them to come out to fall ball and before they know it they're on the hook.
My concern is this: how many of those kids who are on the fence will choose not to play because their high school stick (for which the standards haven't changed) isn't MCLA legal?
This, of course, won't affect NCAA ball or any well-established MCLA teams, but some of the fringe MCLA teams might have a hard time.
The solution: implement the changes at the high school level.

]]> By: Jonny B Bongiorno http://laxallstars.com/new-ncaa-head-regulations-how-will-they-change-play/#comment-785 Jonny B Bongiorno Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:52:17 +0000 http://lacrosseallstars.com/?p=1857#comment-785 I actually can see these changes as sort of a “push” as far as seeing the ball on the turf. Being a guy who's job is team lacrosse sales, I've had samples of the heads for quite sometime, and watching guys play with them one thing comes to mind. It's much easier to CATCH the ball. The pass that used to hit the throat of the stick on the sidewall and ricochet off, now hit the inside and go into the stick. So my guess is that for every ball that is dislodged by a defenseman during a game, a pass will be caught that previously wouldn't. Let's not forget the 6″ top measurement. If you've seen any of the 6″ heads compared to the “universal” heads you'll notice how much more narrow it is!

The bottom line is: Does it change the game? Yes Does it ruin the game? NO
If you've got the skills to pay the bills, you'll make the adjustment and be just fine.

My $.02

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