Is the Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse Hype For Real?

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Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse is off to a fiery start this season, racking up wins and turning heads left and right. But let’s pump the brakes for a second and take a closer look. They’ve demolished Vermont, Colgate, Manhattan, and Utah with a whopping score line of 72-27. Sounds impressive, right? But hold up—these teams are […]

Quint Kessenich’s Top 20: Feb 12, 2024

We jump into the storm with February rankings, my Top 20 presented by SPIRE Lacrosse, always a treacherous exercise. Love the enthusiasm and spirit that we witnessed this past weekend. The momentum and trajectory of men’s lacrosse is booming. Quint Kessenich’s Top 20 presented by Spire 1) Duke Devils are 2-0 after defeating High Point […]

The Second Wave

According to the sharpies in Las Vegas: Duke, Virginia and defending champion Notre Dame are the leading title contenders. Let’s take a look at the next wave of teams that can make a run to Philadelphia. Johns Hopkins At Hopkins (+1800) everybody is back, even Garrett Dagnon, who graduated from DeMatha in 2018. In high […]

2023 Fall Review

Autumn events are finishing up as the leaves age red to orange, fluttering in the breeze. Get out your rake. Fall is over, Winter is coming. That means the regular season is also creeping near. Just 15 weeks until real games. Three months before the winter portion of the schedule begins. What am I hearing? […]

World Cup Punts NCAA’s in 2026 – Who Gets It?

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With the news that the World Cup will be using Gillette Stadium as a site in 2026, the NCAA will now have to shift its focus to a different site for Championship Weekend. Originally scheduled prior to North America announcing World Cup host sites, this creates a unique problem for the NCAA. The Division I […]

Dissecting the 1-4-1

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This weeks coaches corner is going to talk about one of the most used offenses in lacrosse, the 1-4-1. This is an offense used at various levels. It is often used as a type of Zone Buster, since there are two players inside on the crease. It is also used because it forces defenses to […]

Steve Beville and the Cortland Red Dragons

For the first time in a long time the Cortland Red Dragons will be looking for a new head coach. Longtime coach Steve Beville announced his retirement earlier this month after a 17-year run. A significant announcement for many reasons, this puts an end to one of the more remarkable coaching runs. Beville is the […]

Recruiting Tips and Tools

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The recruiting process for many people is often uncharted territory. For some they are seasoned pros, while others are navigating it for the first time. It can be intimidating, but it shouldn’t paralyze players and parents. You are the consumer and as a customer you are trying to find the best fit. For youth lacrosse […]

2024 Men’s Tewaaraton: The Early Favorites?

Who are the favorites for the 2024 Men’s Tewaaraton? While the end of summer is rapidly approaching, it’s never too early to look ahead. 2023 was an epic year for a lot of reasons, and on paper 2024 looks to be even better. Notre Dame returns the bulk of its championship team, while Duke has […]

Petro to UNC – What’s Next for Syracuse?

In one of the more interesting moves in this years coaching cycle, this weekend saw Dave Pietramala leave Syracuse for a similar role with North Carolina. On the surface this could seem like a head scratcher, but in reality this move makes sense. From a personal standpoint, this reunites Petro with his sons Dominic and […]

Legends of Lacrosse  – Hobart – Greatest Dynasty Ever?

In sports the term dynasty often gets thrown around quite a bit. Lacrosse is no different, as people are quick to crown programs as dynasties after a few successful seasons. While lacrosse has had its share of great runs, none may ever compare to the Hobart run of the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. During […]

23 Takeaways from the 2023 College Lacrosse Season

The 2023 college lacrosse season was remarkable in so many ways. A brand new champion was crowned, young programs made significant steps, and shockingly there was more controversy surrounding the current rules of the game. All in all, the game is as strong as it’s ever been and the 2023 college season has set us […]