I will supply my votes this week, but little else, as my votes are far from the focus here. Why are my votes meaningless this week? Well, my votes are always meaningless, but in addition to that fact, Ryan Conwell also stepped up his game in a major way and provided a Haiku describing each team, and why he ranked them where he did.
When someone else delivers perfection, don’t try to improve upon it. Just take in the perfection in all its glory, and appreciate that you experienced it firsthand.
Ryan, take it away:
Last week, our little exploration into poetry turned out to be a big hit (Disclaimer: I don’t actually know if it was a big hit). Because it was received so well, I want to continue deliver team descriptions in a way that gives you an idea of what I’m thinking with each pick, but also tip my hat towards the finer things in life.
Therefore, each team has its own haiku this week. Enjoy. Or not.
Haiku D1 Lacrosse Poll
Rank | RC’s Vote | CW’s Vote | RC: Team Haiku
1 | Penn State | Penn State | RC:
Big conference win
Still undefeated this year
Welcome to the top
2 | Syracuse | Hofstra | RC:
They just keep winning
This was their best game so far
Home rivalries next
3 | Notre Dame | Syracuse | RC:
Tough close loss at home
They remain a top team still
Final four or bust
4 | Albany | Army | RC:
Talk about scoring
Sea Wolves did not stand a chance
Great Danes gonna run
5 | Army | Notre Dame | RC:
Survive a league scare
You should believe in Army
Very complete team
6 | Maryland | Ohio State | RC:
Terps with a statement
Big Ten title in their sights
Not an easy road
7 | Denver | Denver | RC:
Pios dominate
Hoyas did not stand a chance
Must keep improving
8 | Hofstra | Albany | RC:
Four games are left now
Some good wins, but none are great
They need to win out
9 | Ohio State | Maryland | RC:
Only scored four goals?
Folding under pressure now
Only gets harder
10 | Johns Hopkins | Princeton | RC:
Big win V Rutgers
Must overcome their schedule
Peak at the right time
11 | Virginia | Johns Hopkins | RC:
Good win at Richmond
Must win in ACC though
Avoid playing Penn
12 | Duke | Duke | RC:
They just took over
Great second half at NC
Still inconsistent
13 | Richmond | Rutgers | RC:
Spiders are for real
Basically in ACC
But, still need to grow
14 | Rutgers | Virginia | RC:
A really bad game
Are a better team than this
But they need to win
15 | Princeton | Richmond | RC:
They did what to Brown?
Looking good to host Ivy now
They cannot slide back
16 | Loyola | Yale | RC:
Still inconsistent
They are strong within their league
Much more to do, though
17 | Binghamton | Towson | RC:
They just keep winning
But their schedule is quite soft
Spiedies for the team!
18 | Boston University | Michigan | RC:
Three and two in league
The best teams are still up next
Will need league AQ
19 | Towson | Boston University | RC:
Towson held on tough
Three losses are to good teams
Jays only good win
20 | Providence | Binghamton | RC:
Welcome to the poll
Quietly building a force
Big East Contender
Wow. That was epic, Ryan. Well done. I really only have one contribution here and it is a general look at the D1 scene:
People love to talk
Results speak louder than polls
Only two months left
