2026 men's lacrosse regular season thread
No Syracuse in 2026 (Orange do play Princeton). Ranked opponents as of pre-season poll: 3 Princeton, 8 Duke, 9 Penn State, 10 Richmond, 12 Harvard, 19 Albany, HM Denver, HM High Point. This sucks: Likely game to determine home field for Ivy lax tournament, is RS game March 21 at Princeton, same weekend as ECAC hockey finals in Lake Placid. If the football poobahs keep Harvard-Yale football as the finale, why not same for Cornell-Princeton lacrosse? (Quote: "Well, that's different.")
Date Time At Opponent Location
Regular Season
Feb 14 Sat 1PM @Albany W11-10
Feb 21 Sat 12MT @Denver
Feb 24 Tue 6:00 Hobart
Feb 28 Sat 12:00 Richmond
Mar 07 Sat TBA @Penn State
Mar 14 Sat 12:00 Brown
Mar 21 Sat TBA @Princeton
Mar 28 Sat 3:30 Yale
Apr 04 Sat TBA @Penn
Apr 11 Sat 2:00 Duke @LIU Brookville
Apr 13 Mon 12:00 High Point
Apr 18 Sat TBA @Dartmouth
Apr 25 Sat 12:00 Harvard
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Ivy League Tournament 4 Teams
May 1 Fri @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Tournament Semis
May 3 Sun @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Championship
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NCAA Tournament 18 Teams
May 03 Selection show
May 09 Sat First round play-in (2 games)
May 16 Sat Quarterfinals @ Hofstra, Shuart Stadium
May 17 Sun Quarterfinals @ Newark DE, Delaware Stadium
May 23 Sat Semifinals @ UVA Scott Stadium (61,500)
May 25 Mon Final @ Scott Stadium
Video: All RS games ESPN+ except Denver, Penn State (probably BTen), Duke
Wow! Usually the pre-season poll has the champion from last year as No. 1 or 2. Not 2026.
PRESEASON MLAX TOP 20 (USA Lacrosse Magazine)
1. Maryland
2. Syracuse
3. Princeton
4. Georgetown
5. North Carolina
6. Cornell
7. Notre Dame
8. Duke
9. Penn State
10. Richmond
11. Ohio State
12. Harvard
13. Virginia
14. Army
15. Rutgers
16. Boston University
17. Johns Hopkins
18. Towson
19. UAlbany
20. Michigan
Also considered (alphabetical order): Bryant, Denver, Fairfield, High Point, Villanova, Yale
Four of the top twenty are New York State teams: Syracuse, Cornell, Army, Albany. Top-twenty Ivies are Princeton, Cornell, Harvard plus Yale as HM. Penn kind of dropped away, went 4-10 last year, HC Mike Murphy fired after 16 seasons.
IIRC, your suitability for post-season play (and placement/opponent) includes how you fared against opponents in ranked bands, thar is 1-5, 6-10, etcetera. This from the NCAA:
NCAA >>> DIVISION I SELECTION CRITERIA:
The committee will utilize the following criteria to select and seed teams:
• Strength of schedule index.
• Results of the RPI.
- Record against ranked teams 1-5; 6-10; 11-15; 16-20; 21+
- Average RPI win (average RPI of all wins)
- Average RPI loss (average RPI of all losses)
• Head-to-head competition:
- Results versus common opponents.
- Significant wins and losses (wins against teams ranked higher in the RPI and losses against teams ranked lower in the RPI).
- Locations of contests.
• Input from the regional advisory committee (comprised of [ed: "composed of"] lacrosse coaches from all AQ conferences).
Link: https://www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/college/men/maryland-ranked-no-1-usa-lacrosse-division-i-mens-preseason-top-20
Quote from: billhoward on January 07, 2026, 02:26:46 PM2026 men's lacrosse regular season thread
No Syracuse in 2026 (Orange do play Princeton). Ranked opponents as of pre-season poll: 3 Princeton, 8 Duke, 9 Penn State, 10 Richmond, 12 Harvard, 19 Albany, HM Denver, HM High Point. This sucks: Likely game to determine home field for Ivy lax tournament, is RS game March 21 at Princeton, same weekend as ECAC hockey finals in Lake Placid. If the football poobahs keep Harvard-Yale football as the finale, why not same for Cornell-Princeton lacrosse? (Quote: "Well, that's different.")
Date Time At Opponent Location
Regular Season
Feb 14 Sat TBA @Albany
Feb 21 Sat 12MT @Denver
Feb 24 Tue 6:00 Hobart
Feb 28 Sat 12:00 Richmond
Mar 07 Sat TBA @Penn State
Mar 14 Sat 12:00 Brown
Mar 21 Sat TBA @Princeton
Mar 28 Sat 3:30 Yale
Apr 04 Sat TBA @Penn
Apr 11 Sat 2:00 Duke @LIU Brookville
Apr 13 Mon 12:00 High Point
Apr 18 Sat TBA @Dartmouth
Apr 25 Sat 12:00 Harvard
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Ivy League Tournament 4 Teams
May 1 Fri @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Tournament Semis
May 3 Sun @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Championship
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NCAA Tournament 18 Teams
May 03 Selection show
May 09 Sat First round play-in (2 games)
May 16 Sat Quarterfinals @ Hofstra, Shuart Stadium
May 17 Sun Quarterfinals @ Newark DE, Delaware Stadium
May 23 Sat Semifinals @ UVA Scott Stadium (61,500)
May 25 Mon Final @ Scott Stadium
Video: All RS games ESPN+ except Denver, Penn State (probably BTen), Duke
What sucks is 2 home games in February, when it's too frickin' cold to watch lacrosse.
Cornell - Duke on the LIU Post campus? Yes, thanks.
As for Cornell being ranked 6 after a natty, I think the reason why is pretty obvious.
Not that we've been treated with the utmost respect over the years, but I'd be curious to see actual numbers on pre-season ranking placement for defending champions before getting too upset. We lost alot, and frankly, if not for the showing Goldstein had in the tournament, we'd be even lower.
Take a look at our freshman class, almost everyone's an All American. If they come around quickly, we could surprise the pollsters. Rowyn Nurry could be the Second Coming of Kirst.
Quote from: billhoward on January 07, 2026, 02:26:46 PM2026 men's lacrosse regular season thread
No Syracuse in 2026 (Orange do play Princeton). Ranked opponents as of pre-season poll: 3 Princeton, 8 Duke, 9 Penn State, 10 Richmond, 12 Harvard, 19 Albany, HM Denver, HM High Point. This sucks: Likely game to determine home field for Ivy lax tournament, is RS game March 21 at Princeton, same weekend as ECAC hockey finals in Lake Placid. If the football poobahs keep Harvard-Yale football as the finale, why not same for Cornell-Princeton lacrosse? (Quote: "Well, that's different.")
Date Time At Opponent Location
Regular Season
Feb 14 Sat TBA @Albany
Feb 21 Sat 12MT @Denver
Feb 24 Tue 6:00 Hobart
Feb 28 Sat 12:00 Richmond
Mar 07 Sat TBA @Penn State
Mar 14 Sat 12:00 Brown
Mar 21 Sat TBA @Princeton
Mar 28 Sat 3:30 Yale
Apr 04 Sat TBA @Penn
Apr 11 Sat 2:00 Duke @LIU Brookville
Apr 13 Mon 12:00 High Point
Apr 18 Sat TBA @Dartmouth
Apr 25 Sat 12:00 Harvard
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Ivy League Tournament 4 Teams
May 1 Fri @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Tournament Semis
May 3 Sun @#1 Seed Ivy Lax Championship
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NCAA Tournament 18 Teams
May 03 Selection show
May 09 Sat First round play-in (2 games)
May 16 Sat Quarterfinals @ Hofstra, Shuart Stadium
May 17 Sun Quarterfinals @ Newark DE, Delaware Stadium
May 23 Sat Semifinals @ UVA Scott Stadium (61,500)
May 25 Mon Final @ Scott Stadium
Video: All RS games ESPN+ except Denver, Penn State (probably BTen), Duke
After the series of unfortunate events a couple of years ago in Denver, I'm looking forward to a 19-2 victory.
+1000
Cornell Lacrosse earn Inside_Lacrosse
Preseason All-American honors!
1st Team: Ryan Goldstein
3rd Team: Willem Firth, Jack Cascadden
HM: AJ Nikolic, Brendan Staub
From a reliable source, Ryan's brother, Tommy will matriculate next fall. I don't know how good he is, but he certainly has a great pedigree. Both parents, Tim and Tina, were lacrosse All-Americans at Cornell.
Did some research to prove you wrong that losing the Tewaaraton winner to graduation on a NCAA-title team does not stop the team from defending its NCAA championship. Except the last decade there have been a lot of Tewaaraton winners who led teams to championships, the winner graduated, and the more likely outcome is next year's team did not title-repeat.
Go back in history and Mike French '76 won the Enners Award (best player) en route to beating Maryland for the title and then Cornell won in 1977 as well. That was the only best-player award then, now it's still there but overshadowed by the Tewaaraton Trophy, and there have been years where the two winners have differed. But going back 50 years to prove a point kind of helps prove the opposite.
I'm bullish on this team. We surely lost more talent than any other team in the country, but also our pipeline may have been more backed up than any other team because of all the fifth-years eating up minutes. And we have Cascadden so we'll have the ball more than our opponents. I predict we'll be top 10 going into the NCAA tournament and compete for the Ivy title.
Let the season begin!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOKcJ-kdrB/
Quote from: BearLover on January 30, 2026, 11:26:44 AMI'm bullish on this team. We surely lost more talent than any other team in the country, but also our pipeline may have been more backed up than any other team because of all the fifth-years eating up minutes. And we have Cascadden so we'll have the ball more than our opponents. I predict we'll be top 10 going into the NCAA tournament and compete for the Ivy title.
I'm excited about the season too! I'm already pretty well satisfied because the team won another national championship in my lifetime. I wasn't sure it was going to happen, but it did. It definitely made a difference that players had an additional year, especially one player with generational talent. But I think we can make another run for one important reason: coaching. Coach had the team playing ferociously, playing together with incredible skill levels, and playing with joy. Let's do that again and see what happens!
Notice the hole worn through in the upper corner of one of the goal nets. Hoo boy.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 01, 2026, 12:54:09 PMLet the season begin!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOKcJ-kdrB/
The instagram account uses a modified version of the Cornell crest, putting the field with arch in lower center and the two retired numbers 10 and 21 in the upper corners. Is that something just used for Instagram?
Quote from: JasonN95 on February 04, 2026, 10:48:11 PMQuote from: mike1960 on February 01, 2026, 12:54:09 PMLet the season begin!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUOKcJ-kdrB/
The instagram account uses a modified version of the Cornell crest, putting the field with arch in lower center and the two retired numbers 10 and 21 in the upper corners. Is that something just used for Instagram?
I've seen those numbers on pretty much on all the crests associated with the lax team.
Cornell opens the season Saturday at Albany. What do we expect? This works out well for me since I'm going to be in the Capital region for the hockey games and now I get to see a lacrosse game, too!
Quote from: dbilmes on February 12, 2026, 04:58:41 PMCornell opens the season Saturday at Albany. What do we expect? This works out well for me since I'm going to in the Capital region for the hockey games and now I get to see a lacrosse game, too!
I went to a game there in March a several years ago and swore never to do it during the winter ever again. I could barely feel my legs after the game after having sit in the stands and the outdoor temperature wasn't even that high
Quote from: dbilmes on February 12, 2026, 04:58:41 PMCornell opens the season Saturday at Albany. What do we expect? This works out well for me since I'm going to be in the Capital region for the hockey games and now I get to see a lacrosse game, too!
I'll be watching to see how well the offense and defense play together - - working for a good shot on offense, effective slides and recovery on defense. I'm also excited to see who put in the work over the off-season and appears ready to dominate.
I think defense and faceoffs could be our strengths this year, even though they were largely overlooked due to our offense last year.
Maryland 9 Syracuse 12
Looks like the Orange is back. I wish they would schedule us.
Princeton down 7-1 to PSU after one.
Yale 4-1 over Army early 2nd, and Army has a 2 minute non-releaseable to kill.
Game time!
It's like Christmas day!
Anybody know the lineup? Nurry on attack? Very strange feeling for me, never been fortunate enough to be able to root for the defending champs!
Quote from: BearLover on February 14, 2026, 01:14:26 PMAnybody know the lineup? Nurry on attack? Very strange feeling for me, never been fortunate enough to be able to root for the defending champs!
Looks like Perfetto #11 as the 3rd attackman
Albany 3-2 on the break.
Lefty Albany scores twice on a shorty coming from behind the net. The first score Gilmartin turned his back on the cutter.
Adjustment. Cornell brought the long stick to help against lefty coming from behind the net.
Tully yet to make a save
Albany 4-3
Left the shooter wide open in front of the net. Our defense looks out of sync. Also we have at least 3 turnovers on basic passes.
We need more Goldstein coming the back of the net. He's a big threat to pass or shoot.
What is Tully doing???
Don't usually like to blame a goalie but Tully is killing us so far
Firth takes the ball down the alley, puts the defender on his back, and sticks it in the back of the net.
5-4 Albany.
Strange middie names. Where's Nikolic? Ciaparra, Horsman theon 1st line? Injuries?
Behind the back shot from Albany, 6-4.
A little French pastry, as Barry Leonard used to say.
Is that Nikolic not dressed in the huddle? Injured again?
Quote from: chimpfood on February 14, 2026, 01:59:43 PMIs that Nikolic not dressed in the huddle? Injured again?
I thought I saw his number 16 on the field earlier.
Another turnover on a basic pass.
6-6 at the half.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 13, 2026, 10:31:45 PMMaryland 9 Syracuse 12
Looks like the Orange is back. I wish they would schedule us.
It may be 'Cuse (as in exCuse?) wants to rotate among the two best Ivies. OTOH Syracuse has an academic orientation and they can visit Cornell with a one-hour bus ride and go back same day, versus a two-day trip to Princeton and an overnight. I wonder if Cornell will ever toss over Hobart. Even though it's not a weekend game.
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 02:02:32 PMQuote from: chimpfood on February 14, 2026, 01:59:43 PMIs that Nikolic not dressed in the huddle? Injured again?
I thought I saw his number 16 on the field earlier.
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Quote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 02:02:32 PMQuote from: chimpfood on February 14, 2026, 01:59:43 PMIs that Nikolic not dressed in the huddle? Injured again?
I thought I saw his number 16 on the field earlier.
Apparently I was seeing things. According to Laxfan posters he's not dressed.
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on February 14, 2026, 01:45:33 PMStrange middie names. Where's Nikolic? Ciaparra, Horsman theon 1st line? Injuries?
Where's the pro announcers. At the start of the game, they were talking up how Albany plays a deliberately tough schedule and concluded the thought, "How many other teams can say started their season playing the defending national champion?" Especially since most other big name schools has started (or tried to start) their seasons Jan. 31 or Feb. 7. Cornell at Denver next Saturday will be the Pios' fourth scheduled game.
U of Albany announcers have made the broadcast impossible to listen to. Right up there with the squad from Brown hockey.
Maybe Nurry at some point? Some size?
Waldman laser from 10.
8-7 Cornell in the 3rd.
Don't know how many times we've cradled into trouble and had the ball taken away by Albany.
Staub with the long pole goal from 15 on the faceoff.
9-7 Cornell. Let's get another.
Tully had a rough first half, but he's made some nice saves in the second.
We need to find some offense. Last year, it was CJ time. Now another player needs to seize the opportunity.
These announcers are putzes. Who knew UA played us the toughest last year.
Cornell win 11-10!
Tough game in the cold. Albany played well. Ground balls and dominant faceoff play by Cascadden were critical to the win.
Need a stronger third attack. Need an alley dodger on first midfield. Take better care of the ball.
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 01:29:04 PMTully yet to make a save
I only got to see the last two minutes after the wrestling ended. I got to see one fantastic save.
What a goal from Firth. I don't think the plan was to score that quickly but when they rolled out the red carpet he had to take the shot.
Quote from: ugarte on February 14, 2026, 03:28:45 PMQuote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 01:29:04 PMTully yet to make a save
I only got to see the last two minutes after the wrestling ended. I got to see one fantastic save.
What a goal from Firth. I don't think the plan was to score that quickly but when they rolled out the red carpet he had to take the shot.
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Tully made some big saves, had a great second half.
Cascadden 7-7 in 4th qtr faceoffs
Gritty win. Two good defenses going at it. Yeesh! What happened to Princeton getting clobbered by Penn State.
Too many unforced errors. Hopefully that changes quickly.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 14, 2026, 03:11:34 PMCornell win 11-10! Tough game in the cold. Albany played well. Ground balls and dominant faceoff play by Cascadden were critical to the win.
As it was February 15 last year, at Lehigh. It was cold, I do recall some lax parents were nicely fortified, and by the fourth quarter, it wasCornell Lehigh lax 2025-0215.jpghard, to see the far edges of the field.
Unlike Schoellkopf, Lehigh's lax / multipurpose field has immediately adjacent restrooms heated to a seeming 80 degrees.
On to Denver ... the Pios are 3-0 after two blowout wins at home over Cleveland State (20-1) and Air Force (10-2), then a nailbiter today, 8-7 @ Utah.
Quote from: rss77 on February 14, 2026, 03:45:15 PMGritty win. Two good defenses going at it. Yeesh! What happened to Princeton getting clobbered by Penn State.
Penn St is good? Princeton is the entitled Ivy and not prepared?
Penn State had an extra month of practice and two completed games. Their second game was an embarrassing upset loss to Villanova that they were keen to erase. Princeton has a ton of talent and will improve.
Once again, it looks like the Denver game is broadcast on a platform that requires extra payment ($10). The weather forecast is 45 degrees, so better than Albany but still chilly. I hope the team doesn't get too gassed from the altitude. We'll need second line middies to step up.
The Albany defense muted our offense by playing excellent man-to-man and help defense. Only Firth and Goldstein were able to beat their guys one-on-one. We'll see what happens in the Denver game. It would be nice to see more off-ball screens to free some cutters.
Here's a proper translation of this post for this bulletin board:
В очередной раз, похоже, трансляция матча с «Денвером» ведется на платформе, требующей дополнительной оплаты (10 долларов). Прогноз погоды — 45 градусов, что лучше, чем в Олбани, но все равно прохладно. Надеюсь, команда не слишком устанет от высоты. Нам понадобятся полузащитники второго и третьего звеньев, чтобы показать себя с лучшей стороны.
Защита «Олбани» нейтрализовала нашу атаку, отлично играя в персональную опеку и оказывая помощь сопернику. Только Фирт и Голдштейн смогли обыграть своих оппонентов один на один. Посмотрим, что будет в игре с «Денвером». Было бы неплохо увидеть больше заслонов без мяча, чтобы освободить место для игроков, совершающих проходы к кольцу.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 15, 2026, 01:58:07 PMOnce again, it looks like the Denver game is broadcast on a platform that requires extra payment ($10). The weather forecast is 45 degrees, so better than Albany but still chilly. I hope the team doesn't get too gassed from the altitude. We'll need second line middies to step up.
45 and sunny can feel like 65 with a danger of sunburn. The temperature when the women's game started today in Boulder was 53 and I wore s tee shirt. If the guys go overboard with hydration, they should be fine, especially if they arrive on Thursday. Running more than one midfield on a regular basis would help, though.
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 03:39:13 PMCascadden 7-7 in 4th qtr faceoffs
Maybe he shouldn't be our only FOGO for the entire game.
Quote from: Swampy on February 19, 2026, 10:50:19 AMQuote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 03:39:13 PMCascadden 7-7 in 4th qtr faceoffs
Maybe he shouldn't be our only FOGO for the entire game.
That must be 7-for-7. There's no way there was 14 faceoffs in the 4th quarter.
That's how faceoffs are written in lacrosse
Quote from: JasonN95 on February 19, 2026, 01:36:06 PMQuote from: Swampy on February 19, 2026, 10:50:19 AMQuote from: jjanow99 on February 14, 2026, 03:39:13 PMCascadden 7-7 in 4th qtr faceoffs
Maybe he shouldn't be our only FOGO for the entire game.
That must be 7-for-7. There's no way there was 14 faceoffs in the 4th quarter.
Yes, Cascadden went 7-for-7 in the 4th
I have a feeling we're going to need Cascadden to be really good all year.
clicking the link for the LAX game sends you to a broken page.
Midco sports also does not show it on the schedule.
Interesting because if you clock the Mich/Denver game next week it does work.
Quote from: upprdeck on February 21, 2026, 11:34:58 AMclicking the link for the LAX game sends you to a broken page.
Midco sports also does not show it on the schedule.
Interesting because if you clock the Mich/Denver game next week it does work.
Support person gave me this link, which appears to work:
https://www.midcosportsplus.com/details/LIVE_PROGRAM/item/6389538087112/cornell-vs-denver
FYI, when I tried to log in, I was told my credentials were wrong -- until I agreed to accept promo emails. I complained to the support guy and he is reporting that as a bug. For what it is worth
And it appears you will get an error message until the feed is live. Or at least I hope that is the case....
Quote from: dag14 on February 21, 2026, 12:32:15 PMQuote from: upprdeck on February 21, 2026, 11:34:58 AMclicking the link for the LAX game sends you to a broken page.
Midco sports also does not show it on the schedule.
Interesting because if you clock the Mich/Denver game next week it does work.
Support person gave me this link, which appears to work:
https://www.midcosportsplus.com/details/LIVE_PROGRAM/item/6389538087112/cornell-vs-denver
FYI, when I tried to log in, I was told my credentials were wrong -- until I agreed to accept promo emails. I complained to the support guy and he is reporting that as a bug. For what it is worth
And it appears you will get an error message until the feed is live. Or at least I hope that is the case....
Does the subscription allow for replay? We have folks over this afternoon and I can't watch live. Thanks!
Quote from: CU77 on February 15, 2026, 02:28:12 AMPenn State had an extra month of practice and two completed games. Their second game was an embarrassing upset loss to Villanova that they were keen to erase. Princeton has a ton of talent and will improve.
Princeton leading @Maryland 13-9 late in Q4 ...
Quote from: mike1960 on February 21, 2026, 01:30:02 PMDoes the subscription allow for replay? We have folks over this afternoon and I can't watch live. Thanks!
Yes.
But I have to question your life priorities ... 😶
Quote from: CU77 on February 21, 2026, 01:48:21 PMQuote from: CU77 on February 15, 2026, 02:28:12 AMPenn State had an extra month of practice and two completed games. Their second game was an embarrassing upset loss to Villanova that they were keen to erase. Princeton has a ton of talent and will improve.
Princeton leading @Maryland 13-9 late in Q4 ...
Harvard leads Syracuse 5-4 nearing the half.
The visual of spectators bundled up standing all around the lacrosse field with the snow coming down is pretty great.
Woo woo! The feed is live.
Big upset: Navy 12 The Pennsylvania State University 11
Nurry on attack, Nikolic at midfield
First Denver goal by Cornell grad Rory Graham.
Princeton hangs on to beat Maryland, 13-12.
Yale over BU, 16-11.
Brown over Providence, 9-8 OT.
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 21, 2026, 02:12:44 PMFirst Denver goal by Cornell grad Rory Graham.
Oy! 2 goals for Graham. I don't think he ever scored more than one for us in his time here.
4-2. Cornell
Quote from: CU77 on February 21, 2026, 02:11:02 PMNurry on attack, Nikolic at midfield
Each have scored today.
Too many far outside shots by the Red ...
7-6 Red at the half
Harvard upsets Cuse in Cambridge 13-12
If Cornell wins then the Ivied sweep the weekend.
It would be pretty embarrassing to be the only Ivy to lose this weekend ... :o
2 quick D goals and we're down 8-7
I am struggling to get Livestats to refresh/stay up to date
but seems like Cornell has hit 4-5 posts?
Denver goalie with a lot of saves (impression that is poor shot quality more than him standing on his head)
13-9 final as Red scores last six goals
short turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
then a very dangerous Richmond team in Ithaca next Saturday (longterm forecast shows maybe 50 degrees?)
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on February 21, 2026, 04:12:22 PM13-9 final as Red scores last six goals
Wow guess the altitude didn't bother them.
Clean sweep for the Ivies.
Cornell 8 for 8 in 4th period faceoffs. Not sure what the breakdown was between our 2 face-off guys.
Quote from: Cornell95 on February 21, 2026, 04:13:53 PMshort turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
When is the Meinig Fieldhouse supposed to open?
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 21, 2026, 04:19:51 PMCornell 8 for 8 in 4th period faceoffs. Not sure what the breakdown was between our 2 face-off guys.
We were 7-for-7 in 4th period faceoffs against Albany. Through two games, we have yet to lose a fourth-quarter faceoff. That would be a nice trend to keep going throughout the season!
Quote from: George64 on February 21, 2026, 04:22:04 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on February 21, 2026, 04:13:53 PMshort turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
When is the Meinig Fieldhouse supposed to open?
It won't be used for games, just practices, I thought. Can anyone confirm this?
Quote from: George64 on February 21, 2026, 04:22:04 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on February 21, 2026, 04:13:53 PMshort turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
When is the Meinig Fieldhouse supposed to open?
Late Spring/early summer.
From the IL article: "Cornell middie AJ Nikolic, who missed last season due to injury and did not play in the season-opener vs. UAlbany, scored the opening goal for the Big Red but left the game mid-way through the third quarter with an apparent leg injury."
Quote from: djk26 on February 21, 2026, 07:29:38 PMQuote from: George64 on February 21, 2026, 04:22:04 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on February 21, 2026, 04:13:53 PMshort turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
When is the Meinig Fieldhouse supposed to open?
It won't be used for games, just practices, I thought. Can anyone confirm this?
An announcement from 2023 (https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2023/10/new-indoor-sports-facility-honor-peter-c-meinig-61) said
QuoteThe indoor field will accommodate NCAA men's and women's lacrosse competitions
On the occasion of the ground-breaking in 2024 (https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/10/university-breaks-ground-transformative-meinig-fieldhouse) the word was that
QuoteThe indoor fieldhouse will also enhance the ability of varsity athletics to recruit top student-athletes, train in all seasons in safe and consistent environments, retain high-level coaches, and even compete at home in otherwise unplayable outdoor conditions.
Quote from: jjanow99 on February 21, 2026, 04:19:51 PMCornell 8 for 8 in 4th period faceoffs. Not sure what the breakdown was between our 2 face-off guys.
Per the Livestats Summary (for the game)
Cascadden 15-21
Melkonian 4-5
For 4th, looks like Cascadden had 6, Melkonian 2
They will be able to play in the IPF. There will be few fans if any and perhaps no video from those games.
doesn't seem like it would be that hard to set up video - i'm sure they record practices.
also doesn't seem like it would be that hard for either team to post highlights from the denver game!
I think they were able to broadcast the couple of field hockey games that were played at Barton in the fall? So don't see why they couldn't set up something at the indoor practice facility.
Quote from: ugarte on February 22, 2026, 01:41:35 PMalso doesn't seem like it would be that hard for either team to post highlights from the denver game!
short: https://youtu.be/LdhRxiXwzm4?si=t6budJb8_pjwV8gj
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on February 21, 2026, 08:59:48 PMFrom the IL article: "Cornell middie AJ Nikolic, who missed last season due to injury and did not play in the season-opener vs. UAlbany, scored the opening goal for the Big Red but left the game mid-way through the third quarter with an apparent leg injury."
AJ was clearing the ball and he may have landed awkwardly. He went down, got up and was then hit by a Denver player, going down again. He then left the field. It was not clear to me exactly how he got injured, nor how bad it was.
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on February 22, 2026, 03:33:47 PMQuote from: ugarte on February 22, 2026, 01:41:35 PMalso doesn't seem like it would be that hard for either team to post highlights from the denver game!
short: https://youtu.be/LdhRxiXwzm4?si=t6budJb8_pjwV8gj
That was just horrible.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on February 22, 2026, 04:17:35 PMQuote from: Al DeFlorio on February 22, 2026, 03:33:47 PMQuote from: ugarte on February 22, 2026, 01:41:35 PMalso doesn't seem like it would be that hard for either team to post highlights from the denver game!
short: https://youtu.be/LdhRxiXwzm4?si=t6budJb8_pjwV8gj
That was just horrible.
they had fun with it. after 30 seconds they even showed some lacrosse.
Cuse Crease to the rescue with 20min of highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBdQKh7OSrg
one goal in about 40 min and still win by 4. Need to see what happened in that long stretch
Quote from: upprdeck on February 22, 2026, 09:06:27 PMone goal in about 40 min and still win by 4. Need to see what happened in that long stretch
seems like you've already seen it lol
Quote from: ugarte on February 22, 2026, 01:41:35 PMdoesn't seem like it would be that hard to set up video - i'm sure they record practices.
also doesn't seem like it would be that hard for either team to post highlights from the denver game!
That Cuse Crease account does the best college lacrosse condensed game videos I've found. Smooth, high resolution video and no watermark.
Sure they could throw a camera up. But with ESPN they need to get the setup connected a certain way.
Like the old days when lynah struggled to get a feed out the door.
Didnt we play at PSU in the IPF with no video a few years ago?
Cornell doesnt own rights to any of the TV stuff and who knows who they sent out Denver to do any video/photos.
It was nice to see Nurry score two goals against Denver. I had a brief chat with his mom right before the start of the Albany game and told her I was looking forward to watching her son play. She told me she hoped that he would get into the game. He didn't start that day, and didn't do much in his limited action. Hopefully, he'll continue to start and play well.
IVY league an impressive 13-5 out of conference this year with 6 wins against pre-season top 20 opponents (Cornell with wins against Denver, Albany; Harvard win v. Syracuse, Princeton win vs. Maryland, Yale vs BU and Penn vs. Albany). This week features more challenging out of conference play with Cornell v. Richmond, Yale v. Penn State (although Penn State has been struggling to find their mojo), Penn v. UNC and then Syracuse and Princeton v. Syracuse and then UNC. Let's hope the IVYs continue to roll.
Quote from: George64 on February 21, 2026, 04:22:04 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on February 21, 2026, 04:13:53 PMshort turnaround for Hobart on Tuesday (forcast is for low-20s in Ithaca)
When is the Meinig Fieldhouse supposed to open?
May 2026.
Quote from: upprdeck on February 23, 2026, 09:20:57 AMCornell doesnt own rights to any of the TV stuff and who knows who they sent out Denver to do any video/photos.
If so, the Ivies should negotiate rights to ESPN video for X Y Z purposes: game highlights up to X minutes in length, video with and without the text and graphics overlays, player highlights, scouting opponents and own-self, vodep in fullest resolution, etcetera. At the level Cornell plays at in most sports, it's not as if we're taken millions out of ESPN's pockets.
Quote from: billhoward on February 25, 2026, 12:02:58 PMQuote from: upprdeck on February 23, 2026, 09:20:57 AMCornell doesnt own rights to any of the TV stuff and who knows who they sent out Denver to do any video/photos.
If so, the Ivies should negotiate rights to ESPN video for X Y Z purposes: game highlights up to X minutes in length, video with and without the text and graphics overlays, player highlights, scouting opponents and own-self, vodep in fullest resolution, etcetera. At the level Cornell plays at in most sports, it's not as if we're taken millions out of ESPN's pockets.
i think in general it isn't espn but the host school that controls the tape. it was very annoying, for example, when we once beat Harvard 3-1 on the road and the highlights on their website were Harvard's goal and a bunch of Harvard saves.
I notice in the published game notes that the pronunciation for Blake and Jack Cascadden is CASS-cad-din.
Our announcers always stress the middle syllable. Anyone have any insight on the proper pronunciation? Thanks.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 27, 2026, 01:54:48 PMI notice in the published game notes that the pronunciation for Blake and Jack Cascadden is CASS-cad-din.
Our announcers always stress the middle syllable. Anyone have any insight on the proper pronunciation? Thanks.
i noticed that this is what they were saying in the highlights of either hobart or denver and it was driving me crazy. i guess they were right! kind of funny that we all instinctively thought cas-CAD-din despite the gorge.
Princeton 11 Syracuse 7 (at Princeton)
Princeton took a 5-0 lead in the first.
We out here.
(https://i.ibb.co/PsVDdHyy/IMG20260228111904.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ymx4rjCC)
Realized I forgot my sunglasses, lmao.
I like the guy out here in warmups, fully on a four-wheel scooter because one of his legs is messed up, still taking part with the guys 😂
Also, anyone know why the back of every single practice jersey has a 21?
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:26:14 AMAlso, anyone know why the back of every single practice jersey has a 21?
A serious question?
Quote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 11:30:47 AMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:26:14 AMAlso, anyone know why the back of every single practice jersey has a 21?
A serious question?
Yes... I'm not well-versed in lax at all 😅
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:32:31 AMQuote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 11:30:47 AMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:26:14 AMAlso, anyone know why the back of every single practice jersey has a 21?
A serious question?
Yes... I'm not well-versed in lax at all 😅
https://www.boiardifoundation.org/about-george
Quote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 11:33:22 AMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:32:31 AMQuote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 11:30:47 AMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:26:14 AMAlso, anyone know why the back of every single practice jersey has a 21?
A serious question?
Yes... I'm not well-versed in lax at all 😅
https://www.boiardifoundation.org/about-george
Oh... wow. Jeez. Flipped through another article or two about him. I get it now.
That also explains the hard hat with the 21 on the sidelines.
Good cut by Firth, pass from Goldstein.
Tied 1-1
The Arachnids are playing excellent defense. We'll need to get the cutting game going.
I miss Barry.
Tic-tac-toe
2-1 Firth goal
Not sure why Dooley left his man wide open on the wing.
2-2
Nurry and Nikolic both out. Need to recruit more 5-star players so they can't all get hurt. Can't win a faceoff. Put Melkonian in.
Kind of what was expected. A hard fought close game. Great defensive work on both sides.
Tied 2-2 after one.
can we call in the bullpen camera operator?
what happened earlier there where they couldnt find the ballcarrier for 10 secs ( play had moved to other side of the field )
need FOGO play to improve, Tully keeping them in the game
Perfetto is more aggressive with the ball today. Good to see.
Lamb had a wide open shot from the 5x5 and missed.
He's got wheels getting down the field.
We're missing the net with so many shots.
Gilmartin with a good clear, remain in Offense and hit from distance for the lead 3-2
Nice shot in the five hole by double hockey sticks Gilmartin.
3-2 Cornell.
We are getting owned at the faceoff X.
Nice catch and shot on the wing by Perfetto.
4-2 Cornell.
Reardon with a really low percentage one-handed shot. We need to avoid those.
4-2 Cornell at the half.
Tully has been All-World in the nets. Around 10 saves and amazingly accurate outlet passes to guys running downfield.
Camera work much better, tighter, but still wide enough, this week.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 12:53:02 PM4-2 Cornell at the half.
Tully has been All-World in the nets. Around 10 save and amazingly accurate outlet passes to guys running downfield.
Yes I was about to comment on Tully's outlets.
Also, seems to me that Goldstein is doing too many of his lob passes from behind the cage, they generally don't work.
Quote from: TimV on February 28, 2026, 12:56:02 PMCamera work much better, tighter, but still wide enough, this week.
well there was that 10sec stretch mid-Q1 here they kept pushing in to different 'ball carriers' near the substitution box while the action was 40 yards away ::)
Updates from Schoellkopf - my Norwegian friend ordered the loaded hot dog and is SHOCKED at the concept of a hot dog with more meat on it 😂
The game is going damn well right now, all things considered. Goalie is playing out of his MIND.
I know they are short personnel
But they really need Perfetto to put in more effort on the ride
Lamb with a wrecking ball clear
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 01:09:29 PMUpdates from Schoellkopf - my Norwegian friend ordered the loaded hot dog and is SHOCKED at the concept of a hot dog with more meat on it 😂
I had that last night at Lynah. It wasn't half bad, but it might be one of the messiest things I've ever eaten.
Two goals from Ryan Goldstein coming from X with almost no angle. Incredible.
6-3 Cornell.
That's 2 BS backup calls against Cornell.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on February 28, 2026, 01:14:56 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 01:09:29 PMUpdates from Schoellkopf - my Norwegian friend ordered the loaded hot dog and is SHOCKED at the concept of a hot dog with more meat on it 😂
I had that last night at Lynah. It wasn't half bad, but it might be one of the messiest things I've ever eaten.
Where the hell were you? I was looking around and couldn't spot you. Haha.
Norwegian friend made surprisingly little mess, all things considered. And is now going to get a second.
Defensive lapse. Left the shooter on the weak side wide open for a skip pass, shot, and goal.
6-4
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 01:23:22 PMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on February 28, 2026, 01:14:56 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 01:09:29 PMUpdates from Schoellkopf - my Norwegian friend ordered the loaded hot dog and is SHOCKED at the concept of a hot dog with more meat on it 😂
I had that last night at Lynah. It wasn't half bad, but it might be one of the messiest things I've ever eaten.
Where the hell were you? I was looking around and couldn't spot you. Haha.
Norwegian friend made surprisingly little mess, all things considered. And is now going to get a second.
Just sent you a DM - Top row of G, seats 19 & 20 (my friend doesn't need the handicapped seats anymore).
Two shots over Tully's shoulder from the wing.
6-5 going into the 4th.
Beautiful bounce shot by Waldman from the wing.
7-5
Staub taps the cutter on the back with his stick as the Spider goes in front of the goal, receives the pass, and scores.
7-6 Cornell.
Cascadden is having more success with the basic clamp and control. His rake was not getting it done.
These two schools are also playing each other in baseball, and I actually hit the link for that game at first. Didn't realize the season started this early for the Ivys
That really was a cheap shot against Goldstein. Blindsided. The Spiders are lucky that's releasable.
Richmond killed the penalty.
Third goal from the wing. High to high on Tully.
All tied 7-7
4:43 left in the game.
Now 7-8.
Richmond goal with a minute left.
Cascadden jumped a little early. Richmond ball.
8-7
Cornell ball in the offensive end. Time out.
Richmond 8 Cornell 7
13.4 seconds left.
maybe heading to Penn State we can get better officiating in a Big10 venue
Setting aside the complete implosion on faceoffs, this team does not have enough offensive firepower without at least one of Nurry or Nikolic.
Richmond wins 8-7.
They earned it. They played great defense on possession after possession, killing man up opportunities in the process. They are rated #3 for a reason.
We missed Rowyn Nurry, but even so we need to find more offense without him. For whatever reason, we have decided this season to pass up all fast break opportunities. I think we are leaving goals on the field if we don't look for them.
Looking forward to more indepth insights from those more knowledgeable than me
But hopefully Nikolic and and Nurry can rehab and be available sooner than later
Tully was very good, particularly in the 1st half when Cornell couldnt win a FO to save their life
With the roster healthy I think the upside on this team is very good. seeing underclassmen really take the next step. Lamb and Gilmartin both had excellent games to my eye. D had some lapses, but that is a good Richmond offense and they caused their share of shot clock violations. We miss the riding strength of Kirst and Long. I noted Perfetto seemed lost in the ride, 2 of the next 3 clear attempts he was more active and Richmond struggled.
Quote from: Cornell95 on February 28, 2026, 02:09:40 PMLooking forward to more indepth insights from those more knowledgeable than me
But hopefully Nikolic and and Nurry can rehab and be available sooner than later
Tully was very good, particularly in the 1st half when Cornell couldnt win a FO to save their life
With the roster healthy I think the upside on this team is very good. seeing underclassmen really take the next step. Lamb and Gilmartin both had excellent games to my eye. D had some lapses, but that is a good Richmond offense and they caused their share of shot clock violations. We miss the riding strength of Kirst and Long. I noted Perfetto seemed lost in the ride, 2 of the next 3 clear attempts he was more active and Richmond struggled.
I think you are right on with your analysis. I saw in the notes that CJ was ranked 4th in caused turnovers in the history of Cornell lacrosse. That's insane for someone playing attack.
Last year, when a defense locked us down, we could count on CJ to bail us out. We need to figure something else out. I thought sending cutters would create some offense, but Richmond did a terrific job checking our sticks as the ball arrived. We missed some shots, took some poor ones. A lot of credit to that Richmond defense.
Quote from: mike1960 on February 28, 2026, 02:16:00 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on February 28, 2026, 02:09:40 PMLooking forward to more indepth insights from those more knowledgeable than me
But hopefully Nikolic and and Nurry can rehab and be available sooner than later
Tully was very good, particularly in the 1st half when Cornell couldnt win a FO to save their life
With the roster healthy I think the upside on this team is very good. seeing underclassmen really take the next step. Lamb and Gilmartin both had excellent games to my eye. D had some lapses, but that is a good Richmond offense and they caused their share of shot clock violations. We miss the riding strength of Kirst and Long. I noted Perfetto seemed lost in the ride, 2 of the next 3 clear attempts he was more active and Richmond struggled.
I think you are right on with your analysis. I saw in the notes that CJ was ranked 4th in caused turnovers in the history of Cornell lacrosse. That's insane for someone playing attack.
Last year, when a defense locked us down, we could count on CJ to bail us out. We need to figure something else out. I thought sending cutters would create some offense, but Richmond did a terrific job checking our sticks as the ball arrived. We missed some shots, took some poor ones. A lot of credit to that Richmond defense.
The ride , which was a strong point the past few seasons, is non-existent this season. Kirst and Long were great on the ride.
Princeton takes out UNC and Penn drops a game against Syracuse which they had a substantial lead before the OT. I don't think there's any doubt that the Ivy League won't be competitive enough this year to get a few teams into the NCAA's
Quote from: Iceberg on March 01, 2026, 04:28:07 PMPrinceton takes out UNC and Penn drops a game against Syracuse which they had a substantial lead before the OT. I don't think there's any doubt that the Ivy League won't be competitive enough this year to get a few teams into the NCAA's
The Princeton goalie was very impressive today.
I watched the 2nd half of the Penn/SU game
Every reaining school on the SU schedule should be practicing a 10 man ride against them
That Gait and March havent fixed this since week 1 against Boston is criminal
Penn dominated at FO for the first half, and SU's Mullen getting hot in the 4th really allowed SU to climb back in to it.
Penn close defense was very physical and active with their sticks, may be problematic for our undersized attack and midfield
Officiating was similarly questionable to the Cornell/Richmond game
Penn took a taunting penalty on their first goal, and SU in the middle of their comeback took one in the 2nd half (which led to the bench also getting an unsportsmanlike which led to a 2man down condition)
Penn announcers were not great
With Syracuse playing Harvard, Princeton, Penn, and Colgate this season, it feels like they're trolling Cornell by pointedly not putting us on the schedule.
We really need to get Nurry and/or Nikolic healthy. If we can't, other teams will just stick their best defenders on Goldstein and Firth and we won't be able to create much of anything, as we saw in the Richmond game.
Did not realize that offensive midfields were so unproductive against Richmond I saw Quint Kessinich's Top Twenty post on the Inside Lacrosse website. Maybe Coach Buszek and staff will shake up the personnel to get better production? Was extremely impressed with the short stick dmiddies: Box, Gilmartin, and Lamb.
Coaches were already trying different combos of o mids during the Richmond game. This is not a coaching issue, this is a talent on the team issue. We've not seen effective o-mid replacements for last year's Kelleher, Dalton, Sheehan, Firth (who moved to attack).
Latest NCAA top ten rankings USA Lacrosse magazine.
1. Notre Dame
2. Richmond
3. Princeton
4. Harvard
5. Duke
6. North Carolina
7. Ohio State
8. Cornell
9. Army
10.Syracuse
Quote from: CU77 on March 02, 2026, 06:17:19 PMCoaches were already trying different combos of o mids during the Richmond game. This is not a coaching issue, this is a talent on the team issue. We've not seen effective o-mid replacements for last year's Kelleher, Dalton, Sheehan, Firth (who moved to attack).
Yes, but. They lost by a goal to an excellent team, a team which they beat twice last year by one goal. No shame there. Let's see a good bounce back. We have a sufficiently difficult schedule both OOC and league that we can survive a few losses.
That seemed like a "bend but don't break" game, and Cornell nearly got it done. I would think that Richmond has a better idea about who they are this season than Cornell, given the losses and current injuries. A lot of national championship-sized holes to fill this year, and there are talented, but inexperienced players right now attempting to do so.
Kessinich in his weekly columnn / personal top twenty ranking disses Cornell for a weaker-than-2025 midfield. He has Cornell down to #10 and Richmond at #1.
USILA coaches week 4 (3/2/26) poll (who are slow to get their polls up. Goddamn, guys, you've learned to deal with an 80-second shotclock) have the polls this way:
1. Notre Dame (26 1sts)
2. Richmond (3)
3. Prunceton (2)
4. Duke
5. Harvard (1)
6. UNC
7. TOSU
8. Army
9. Cornell
10. Syracuse
11. Hopkins
12. Georgetown
13. Penn State (our lone 2025 loss)
14. Maryland
15. Denver
16. Rutgers
17. Virginia
18. UMass
19. Penn
20. BU
Also receiving votes, in order: Saint Joseph's, Sacred Heart, Brown, Utah, Albany, Villanova (12), Towson, Navy, Dartmouth, Providence, Yale (8 years removed from its 2018 championship, sort of like what happened to Yale hockey?), Long Island, Bucknell, Drexel.
So we have 3 Ivies in the top ten plus Penn in the top twenty,
QuoteQuint Kessenich, Inside Lacrosse
Matt Tully made 16 saves while Ryan Goldstein and Willem Firth scored twice and combined for two assists, but midfield production was in short supply; the first trio shot 1-of-14 and the Big Red got zero points from the bench. Rowyn Nurry was sidelined in a boot. He's going to be legit. I was impressed with Cornell's shortstick defensive midfielders and defense overall.
Richmond's face-off dominance was a factor; the Spiders won 11-of-18, including 3-of-5 in the final quarter, allowing them to control possession during their late run. Face-offs are more important in low possession games.
Cornell and Richmond were a combined 0-for-5 on EMO. Special teams will either be a weapon helping you win more games, or be a liability, leading you to lose more.
Quote from: billhoward on March 03, 2026, 07:49:22 PMKessinich in his weekly columnn / personal top twenty ranking disses Cornell
Sunrise, Sunset
Quote from: RichH on March 03, 2026, 08:17:02 PMQuote from: billhoward on March 03, 2026, 07:49:22 PMKessinich in his weekly columnn / personal top twenty ranking disses Cornell
Sunrise, Sunset
To quote something I heard at a previous NC$$ playoff game, "Suck it, Quint" (clap, clap...clap, clap, clap).
LOL guys, over at fanlax the Hopkins crowd is utterly convinced that Quint hates Hopkins (his alma mater).
IMO, he just calls 'em as he sees 'em, and always has.
And it's not so clear that we want him on our side anyway. I distinctly remember exactly when he said "I am done criticizing this year's edition of the Big Red" ...
Quote from: arugula on 3/3/2026, 3:00:39 PMQuote from: CU77 on 3/2/2026, 6:17:19 PMCoaches were already trying different combos of o mids during the Richmond game. This is not a coaching issue, this is a talent on the team issue. We've not seen effective o-mid replacements for last year's Kelleher, Dalton, Sheehan, Firth (who moved to attack). Yes, but. They lost by a goal to an excellent team, a team which they beat twice last year by one goal. No shame there. Let's see a good bounce back. We have a sufficiently difficult schedule both OOC and league that we can survive a few losses. We also should note three things:- We were playing what's now the #2 team in the country. As an Ivy, we've had substantially less time to practice so far this season.
- We lost one of the best classes in Cornell history from last year. Consequently, we are quite young as a team. Youth affects players individually and as a team. They have to learn to play together. This makes shorter practice even more significant.
- Lacrosse is a sport that is taught and learned. Individual players can improve tremendously during a season or over a four-year career. The good news is Coach Buczek is proven to be one of the best, if not the best, young coaches in the world. We did lose coach Stevens, but we have an excellent replacement in Coach Ciferri, who I believe is taking Coach Stevens' place. But he too must grow into the job.
Quote from: Ken711 on March 02, 2026, 10:45:42 PMLatest NCAA top ten rankings USA Lacrosse magazine.
1. Notre Dame
2. Richmond
3. Princeton
4. Harvard
5. Duke
6. North Carolina
7. Ohio State
8. Cornell
9. Army
10.Syracuse
Quote from: arugula on March 03, 2026, 03:00:39 PMQuote from: CU77 on March 02, 2026, 06:17:19 PMCoaches were already trying different combos of o mids during the Richmond game. This is not a coaching issue, this is a talent on the team issue. We've not seen effective o-mid replacements for last year's Kelleher, Dalton, Sheehan, Firth (who moved to attack).
Yes, but. They lost by a goal to an excellent team, a team which they beat twice last year by one goal. No shame there. Let's see a good bounce back. We have a sufficiently difficult schedule both OOC and league that we can survive a few losses.
Also, consider this:
- We were playing what's now the #2 team in the country. As an Ivy, we've had substantially less time to practice so far this season.
- We lost one of the best classes in Cornell history from last year. Consequently, we are quite young as a team. Youth affects players individually and as a team. They have to learn to play together. This makes shorter practice even more significant.
- Lacrosse is a sport that is taught and learned. Individual players can improve tremendously during a season or over a four-year career. The good news is Coach Buczek is proven to be one of the best, if not the best, young coaches in the world. We did lose coach Stevens, but we have an excellent replacement in Coach Ciferri, who I believe is taking Coach Stevens' place. But he too must grow into the job.
Quote from: Swampy on March 04, 2026, 05:33:09 PMQuote from: Ken711 on March 02, 2026, 10:45:42 PMLatest NCAA top ten rankings USA Lacrosse magazine.
1. Notre Dame
2. Richmond
3. Princeton
4. Harvard
5. Duke
6. North Carolina
7. Ohio State
8. Cornell
9. Army
10.Syracuse
Quote from: arugula on March 03, 2026, 03:00:39 PMQuote from: CU77 on March 02, 2026, 06:17:19 PMCoaches were already trying different combos of o mids during the Richmond game. This is not a coaching issue, this is a talent on the team issue. We've not seen effective o-mid replacements for last year's Kelleher, Dalton, Sheehan, Firth (who moved to attack).
Yes, but. They lost by a goal to an excellent team, a team which they beat twice last year by one goal. No shame there. Let's see a good bounce back. We have a sufficiently difficult schedule both OOC and league that we can survive a few losses.
Also, consider this:
- We were playing what's now the #2 team in the country. As an Ivy, we've had substantially less time to practice so far this season.
- We lost one of the best classes in Cornell history from last year. Consequently, we are quite young as a team. Youth affects players individually and as a team. They have to learn to play together. This makes shorter practice even more significant.
- Lacrosse is a sport that is taught and learned. Individual players can improve tremendously during a season or over a four-year career. The good news is Coach Buczek is proven to be one of the best, if not the best, young coaches in the world. We did lose coach Stevens, but we have an excellent replacement in Coach Ciferri, who I believe is taking Coach Stevens' place. But he too must grow into the job.
I really like the defense Coach Ciferri has put on the field so far. The guys are playing together and playing hard through long offensive possessions. That's not easy. They've missed a couple of assignments, but giving up only 8 to the second ranked team is a good day's work. I'd hope to see Michael Marshall get in there a little bit more. He's got skills.
The PSU game will not be easy. Coach Tambroni always has ways to make life difficult for us.
A couple of more thoughts. If our shots were just a little more accurate, we would have had two or more goals in the Richmond game. We had 3 shots on goal the entire 4th quarter. We need to do a little better than that. Finally, Richmond beat us at ground balls. That's our game. We can't lose that stat.
Richmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse. Not a tragedy. Make the tournament, make a run. Is the Ivy strong enough for us to lose a couple along the way?
Quote from: ugarte on March 05, 2026, 01:09:19 AMRichmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse.
We're a lot worse than last year's team. But last year's team was one of the best in the history of college lacrosse
Quote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 01:27:33 AMQuote from: ugarte on March 05, 2026, 01:09:19 AMRichmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse.
We're a lot worse than last year's team. But last year's team was one of the best in the history of college lacrosse
The O is worse. The D might be better.
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on March 05, 2026, 06:54:27 AMQuote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 01:27:33 AMQuote from: ugarte on March 05, 2026, 01:09:19 AMRichmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse.
We're a lot worse than last year's team. But last year's team was one of the best in the history of college lacrosse
The O is worse. The D might be better.
That's like saying the Chicago Bulls' O got worse in 1999 even if their D might have gotten slightly better
Quote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 09:22:24 AMQuote from: Al DeFlorio on March 05, 2026, 06:54:27 AMQuote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 01:27:33 AMQuote from: ugarte on March 05, 2026, 01:09:19 AMRichmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse.
We're a lot worse than last year's team. But last year's team was one of the best in the history of college lacrosse
The O is worse. The D might be better.
That's like saying the Chicago Bulls' O got worse in 1999 even if their D might have gotten slightly better
Woe is me, woe is me! The needle is stuck again.
i think it's true but everyone knows it's true. yes, obviously we are a lot worse on offense because there isn't a go-to or a defense-magnet. but we're still pretty damn good and there isn't a 2025 Cornell out there waiting for us. this not-as-good team can still make a run. that's all i was saying.
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on March 05, 2026, 10:10:03 AMQuote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 09:22:24 AMQuote from: Al DeFlorio on March 05, 2026, 06:54:27 AMQuote from: BearLover on March 05, 2026, 01:27:33 AMQuote from: ugarte on March 05, 2026, 01:09:19 AMRichmond gave us fits last year. They're a little better, we're a little worse.
We're a lot worse than last year's team. But last year's team was one of the best in the history of college lacrosse
The O is worse. The D might be better.
That's like saying the Chicago Bulls' O got worse in 1999 even if their D might have gotten slightly better
Woe is me, woe is me! The needle is stuck again.
It's your choice to be offended at an anodyne statement. You could instead look on the bright side that our team was the equivalent of the Jordan Bulls and that is pretty cool.
The PSU game will be streamed on the B1G+ network (and not on ESPN+), it costs $13 for a one-month pass:
https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/cornell-at-penn-state/2080862
much like Denver. Not having a decent one game option. so you need to find a few other games to make it seem like a deal.
Down 6-0 to PSU about to close out the first quarter. Another team looking to extract revenge for last season.
Not looking good.
bad enough to be getting torched by PSU, now the refs throwing the flag on that !
announcers are surprisingly pleasant
no shot clock displayed on the B1G+ feed ???
does coach keep Tully in there if they cant stop the bleeding and close the gap a little ?
another week with a lot of footing issues
can we get a new shoe contract ?
This has to be the most lopsided loss in recent Cornell history
Quote from: BearLover on March 07, 2026, 02:36:39 PMThis has to be the most lopsided loss in recent Cornell history
I figured this to be a rebuilding year but I had no idea. Hope we make the Ivy tournament.
Not watching the game . Is Tully getting any help at all?
Quote from: jjanow99 on March 07, 2026, 02:43:15 PMNot watching the game . Is Tully getting any help at all?
defense has to be exhausted by now
biggest issue may be faceoff
he hasnt made many saves at all, and they havent all been SportsCenter shots
cant believe they havent pulled him if only to give the back up some reps
This is sport. Sometimes you win, sometimes, you lose, sometimes you get your backside handed to you on a platter.
The big question is how well this team learns from this experience to get better. Obviously, there's a lot to work on to turn this thing around an win the Ivy League. There's a lot of talent on this roster. They can do it.
The most shocking part by far is Cascadden. I didn't watch today's game, but it's hard to understand how he could dominate his whole career and then lay two absolute eggs in a row, unless he's injured (in which case he shouldn't be playing), or it's a total fluke.
Melkonian should get the start next week.
I was bullish before the season on the basis that Cascadden would be a beast and the team would have enough offensive firepower that last season either wasn't available (Nurry/Nikolic) or that was buried on the depth chart under all the fifth-years. Serves me right for being optimistic! Just kidding...
This weeks face-off issues aside (we are with 59% of the draws to date), the main issues with this team are (a) size on the offensive end and (b) clears / rides.
Size - You can't teach it. Attacking and First midfield now without 6'2" Kirst and 6'3" Kelleher. Last season we moved the ball quickly and ran through people. This year we can spin the rock but can't get inside a defense.
Clears - 81% clearing success rate is not good. We are 58th in NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse (https://www.ncaa.com/stats/lacrosse-men/d1/current/team/838). Failed clears usually lead to high percentage scoring opportunities.
Rides - Opponents clearing success against us is 89%. Too easy.
Richmond was +4 against us 2 weeks ago. That was probably the difference in the game.
Yes-This year is more of struggle than I originally thought. Am hopeful the team can make Ivy playoffs. Princeton and Harvard look like the class of the league-am impressed with Princeton's depth.
Quote from: MattShaf on March 08, 2026, 03:13:45 PMThis weeks face-off issues aside (we are with 59% of the draws to date), the main issues with this team are (a) size on the offensive end and (b) clears / rides.
Size - You can't teach it. Attacking and First midfield now without 6'2" Kirst and 6'3" Kelleher. Last season we moved the ball quickly and ran through people. This year we can spin the rock but can't get inside a defense.
Clears - 81% clearing success rate is not good. We are 58th in NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse (https://www.ncaa.com/stats/lacrosse-men/d1/current/team/838). Failed clears usually lead to high percentage scoring opportunities.
Rides - Opponents clearing success against us is 89%. Too easy.
Richmond was +4 against us 2 weeks ago. That was probably the difference in the game.
Clears, ground balls, turnovers, and accurate shooting. These are all things that we can fix with practice and effort. I expect to see big improvement in all these areas as our coaches and players get to work.
I don't think physical size matters nearly as much as skill, lacrosse IQ, speed, and team play on both sides of the field. Players need to get as strong as they can in the weight room, and CJ was a bruiser, but a Rob Pannell (5-9) or Jeff Teat (5-10) can also take a team to the promised land. Gavin Adler is only 5-8 and he is one of the best long pole we've ever had.
many of the clearing and turnover issues are self-imposed. Thats the part you can clean up hopefully.
Melkonian takes the first faceoff.
Quote from: mike1960 on March 14, 2026, 01:02:33 PMMelkonian takes the first faceoff.
Cascades injured? Melkonian 3 for 3.
The offense is cooking.
3-0 Cornell, first time out.
We obviously worked on our clears. They are clean and fast.
We looked for the fast break goal!!! We had a couple of opportunities there. I'm glad to see the change.
We still need better shooting. They will never go in if they're not inside the 6 x 6
Brown goes to a zone and we score right away. Waldman from about 12 yards top left.
4-0 Good Guys
Still in the zone. Worked the ball around, Riordan top left, score.
5-0
A little home cooking to get us back on track.
Melkonian getting the start over Casscadan and has taken all of the FOs so far
Looks good and often pushing the ball to where wings are getting GBs
No Nurry of Nikolic, not surprising given the cold weather and opponent
Brown doesnt have guys who can physically dominate our smaller midfield/attack like PSU did. We will see much more athletic teams in the Ivy though (Harvard/Princeton and even Penn I think) where getting Nikolic back in particular would be a boon
Looks chilly out there on that field.
5 for 5 on the faceoffs in the first quarter.
The MelkMan delivers.
Michael Marshall with a tough ground ball. I'm a big Michael Marshall fan.
Perfetto with a nice move to the front of the crease for a score. Great to see him aggressive with the ball.
6-1 Cornell
Fast break score!!
7-1
I do not understand that non-releasable penalty to Dooley. It looked like Dooley's stick was shoved aside by the Brown ball carrier, not by a hit to the head.
Staub with a pole goal with .2 seconds left in the half.
12-1 Good Guys at the half.
Welp
Jack Cascadden must be on the IL. Eli Friedman took the faceoff after a violation (and won it).
a nice palate cleanser before hockey but it's small comfort after basketball
I know some folks prefer the closer camera work, but the camera person trying to follow the ball is giving me vertigo.
Give me the wide angle shot.
Great fast break goal after lots of Brown scoring in the third.
14-6 going into the 4th.
If Brown isn't going to slide to Firth, he's going to score.
16-6 Cornell.
19-8 Cornell win!
Nice game to get things moving in the right direction.
7 or 8 EMO goals, good ball movement, and some good shooting.
Quote from: mike1960 on March 14, 2026, 02:09:33 PMI know some folks prefer the closer camera work, but the camera person trying to follow the ball is giving me vertigo.
Give me the wide angle shot.
There's a happy medium that most streams (of other teams) get right. Why our people can't figure it out is a mystery ...
sloppy second half for both teams, terrible last possession for penn. going to ot at 53-53.
A note about the defense today. Our long poles are making excellent decisions today on the slides and help. Lots of great teamwork to make the Brown Bears work hard to find open shots. But the hands free stepdowns hurt us again a few times. We have to hustle out on those shooters every single time and make them work for it.
It's a long season. If this young team keeps improving, we'll make some noise in May.
Quote from: ugarte on March 14, 2026, 03:48:11 PMsloppy second half for both teams, terrible last possession for penn. going to ot at 53-53.
Wild lacrosse game.
Quote from: ugarte on March 14, 2026, 03:48:11 PMsloppy second half for both teams, terrible last possession for penn. going to ot at 53-53.
That must be a record score for a lacrosse game :P
Good bounceback win. It looked 6 or 7 guys in streetclothes by the bench and Nurry is in the boot on the leg scooter. I too would like to see Nurry and Nikolic but there is a reason one carries a 50 man roster-Next man Up! and lets hope we develop more strength in our o-middies this season.
Quote from: rss77 on March 14, 2026, 04:53:33 PMGood bounceback win. It looked 6 or 7 guys in streetclothes by the bench and Nurry is in the boot on the leg scooter. I too would like to see Nurry and Nikolic but there is a reason one carries a 50 man roster-Next man Up! and lets hope we develop more strength in our o-middies this season.
If the injury is Boot Level bad, is there a chance he and Nikolic could apply for a medical red-shirt year? It's early enough.
Ivy League medical redshirt rules appear to say: Possible if injury occurred in the first half of the season and you played less than 30% of the games. Cornell plays 13 RS games and 30% is 3.9 games, so that's either 3 or (rounding allowed?) 4 games. Season stats show A Rowyn Nurry played the first 2 games (3-2—5), as did AJ Nikolic (1-0—1). Of course, you may be on the hook for another semester of tuition and/or you have to not be enrolled say fall of senior year or study 9 semesters but be sure to not graduate early.
If only the Ivies didn't consider graduate study to be at odds with athletics.
#10 (Media/Kane poll) at #3 Princeton Saturday 3/21 noon at Princeton Class of '52 Stadium. Get tickets now: 4,000 seats can fill up with two top-ten teams playing. About 60 degrees at gametime, 50-50 chance of rain. Ticket link. (https://athletics.tickets.princeton.edu/event/mens-lacrosse-vs-cornell-utyycb)
IIRC, one of the factors for making playoffs if you're not an autobid is record against bands ranked 1-5, 6-10, etcetera. Cornell versus the top 20 (ratings as of week of Saturday 3/21):
2 Richmond, lost 8-7
3 Princeton, Saturday
4 Harvard, 4/25 (RS finale), 12 noon at Schoellkopf
6 Duke, 4/11 on Long Island
9 Penn State, lost 19-7
10 Cornell
Outside the top ten, we beat #14 Denver, have yet to play at #19 Penn 4/4.
According to Cornell PR, Cornell has won the last six against the Tigers and, interesting if not a solid indicator, "Cornell owns a 3-0 record over the Tigers when Princeton is ranked inside the top five."
4 games vs teams inside the top 20 left they need 2 wins to get to 3-4 if they want to have a shot at an at large bid and make sure they are in a good spot come ivy league tourney
The Richmond game is the problem: We were ahead after the first 9 minutes, went up by 3 late in the third, stayed ahead by 1 or 2 until a tie in the final 5 minutes. Ahead by 1 or 2 is not quite "in control." The Spiders got the last 3 goals. We had a chance to tie in the final minute. It slipped away.
Our Penn State 12-goal margin-of-loss looks like an aberration: PSU 4-3 now with losses to Villanova 14-13 OT (#44 in RPI), Navy 12-11 (#22 in RPI), NC 10-8 (RPI 9). They beat Princeton (Tigers #1 RPI) by 6, Yale (13 RPI) by 10.
Not much discussion of the Duke game here or on FanLax. Anyone attending? Willing to give Corrigan Sports their money after prior poor quality broadcast?
I will be (reluctantly) ponying up the $16 ...
It's a crucial game for the at-large resume for both teams.
Won't be easy. Massey's computer rates it as a near toss-up, very slight edge to Duke.
We need the team that showed up for Princeton and Penn to be on the field ...
Quote from: Cornell95 on April 10, 2026, 06:01:45 PMNot much discussion of the Duke game here or on FanLax. Anyone attending? Willing to give Corrigan Sports their money after prior poor quality broadcast?
I'll be at the game, so I don't have to worry about the broadcast. Looks like we're in for nice weather. I hope we bring our "A" game.
I don't think it's a make-or-break game for us. I hope we play well, develop more as a team, and win. But the main thing for me is no injuries.
Won't be able to follow live, but will probably pay for the replay broadcast if we win. Hope the production improved from last year (which was brutal). I know they did two prior games this year but haven't looked at FanLax to see what people thought of them.
I'm still bullish on this team as they continue to get healthier and more experienced. Absent an AQ, Duke is likely to be a direct competition for one of the final at-large spots, so I think this game looms large for our chances to make the tournament, especially if we were to lose additional Ivy games.
In theory there is no AQ in ACC, since it's only a 5 team league. In fact, they commonly get 3 AQs. :-\
Loving Corrigan network's choice of hero images. Duke coach John Danowski with a nearly Albert Einstein shock of white hair vs. Willem Firth.
12 noon Corrigan Network match at Archbishop Spalding (Md HS): #4 North Carolina 17, #3 Harvard 7. Tar Heels were 23x27 on faceoffs, almost 2-1 on shots and SOGs. 10-3 at the half.
Read somewhere the webcast was to start at 1:30. Now hoping it will at 2.
On now. Corrigan brothers annoying as ever.
Stickwork looks great today
2-1 end of 1st Q. Lots of possession. too few goals.
Difficult getting hands free. Miss when we do.
Hopefully our ball movement has kept Duke running enough for them to be gassed later.
>>> Corrigan brothers annoying
This is like listening to the bad puns of a 1970s Triple-A radio broadcast, with 21st Century references. If this was student announcers, they might be called in to the dean's office for diversity training.
Cornell shots go off the post. "They've been hitten the pipe so often, you'd think they were in Washington, DC."
Cornell shot goes wide. "That shot went out so far left, it'll come back in bounds with a new pronoun."
Cornell gets 3 quick goes to start second half. "Momentum changes. ... Hide your wife."
[edit add] ... And more:
[paraphrasing] "Shot so far left ... Hunter Biden was on Jones Beach with a crack pipe."
"shot so far left ... Michael Moore is doing a documentary on it."
[And IIRC after goalie save] "Fat Jesus!" or "Phat"
Quote from: billhoward on April 11, 2026, 03:09:29 PM>>> Corrigan brothers annoying
This is like listening to the bad puns of a 1970s Triple-A radio broadcast, with 21st Century references. If this was student announcers, they might be called in to the dean's office for diversity training.
Cornell shots go off the post. "They've been hitten the pipe so often, you'd think they were in Washington, DC."
Cornell shot goes wide. "That shot went out so far left, it'll come back in bounds with a new pronoun."
Cornell gets 3 quick goes to start second half. "Momentum changes. ... Hide your wife."
Wow, sounds like these guys are total assholes.
just watching the boxscore
seems like Cornell picking up a lot of penalties
Big Red playing with a bit too much aggression, or the refs slanting things
The Red take it, 9-7. Tully is the hero once again.
Quote from: Cornell95 on April 11, 2026, 03:47:21 PMjust watching the boxscore
seems like Cornell picking up a lot of penalties
Big Red playing with a bit too much aggression, or the refs slanting things
Same here. Watching the box score. It looks like the scoring was really spread out among players.
Note: Michigan beat Penn State! (?)
Ohio State beat Hopkins. (Milliman's last year?)
Yale is up on Harvard 5-2 in the second.
Is double-bagel for a quarter as unusual as I'm thinking it is?
Quote from: billhoward on April 11, 2026, 03:09:29 PM>>> Corrigan brothers annoying
This is like listening to the bad puns of a 1970s Triple-A radio broadcast, with 21st Century references. If this was student announcers, they might be called in to the dean's office for diversity training.
Cornell shots go off the post. "They've been hitten the pipe so often, you'd think they were in Washington, DC."
Cornell shot goes wide. "That shot went out so far left, it'll come back in bounds with a new pronoun."
Cornell gets 3 quick goes to start second half. "Momentum changes. ... Hide your wife."
Are these real quotes from today?!?
Think we will be very thankful for that win when running through ncaa tourney projections around the time of the Ivy tourney
Quote from: stereax on April 11, 2026, 04:00:13 PMQuote from: billhoward on April 11, 2026, 03:09:29 PM>>> Corrigan brothers annoying
This is like listening to the bad puns of a 1970s Triple-A radio broadcast, with 21st Century references. If this was student announcers, they might be called in to the dean's office for diversity training.
Cornell shots go off the post. "They've been hitten the pipe so often, you'd think they were in Washington, DC."
Cornell shot goes wide. "That shot went out so far left, it'll come back in bounds with a new pronoun."
Cornell gets 3 quick goes to start second half. "Momentum changes. ... Hide your wife."
Are these real quotes from today?!?
Last year for Cornell-Syracuse it was something about pipes and Snoop Dog...
Yes, assholes.
Quote from: Robb on April 11, 2026, 03:58:18 PMIs double-bagel for a quarter as unusual as I'm thinking it is?
I can't remember ever seeing one.
Some people never grow out of their grandfather's linguistic stylings. You know, pissed you have to be polite and say "Negro."
Quote from: billhoward on April 11, 2026, 04:11:13 PMSome people never grow out of their grandfather's linguistic stylings. You know, pissed you have to be polite and say "Negro."
Sounds more like they workshopped their "jokes" with fellow dude-bros at dinner last night and worked them into the broadcast when they could.
I started the season thinking, If Tully was good, he would have been starting last year. Then we had the early loss to Penn State. Now, Tully and the defense have clamped down. They are good. The Wrong Way Corrigans in the announcing booth opined that Duke was not careful with some of its passes on offense. Or maybe Cornell is very good at playing D.
Maybe Michael Moore should make a movie on that.
Quote from: mike1960 on April 11, 2026, 04:16:39 PMSounds more like they workshopped their "jokes" with fellow dude-bros at dinner last night and worked them into the broadcast when they could.
They've been telling most of those same jokes for years now ...
On the plus side, they both know lax very well. George's comments on details of play are more insightful than those of the vast majority of announcers.
And this year the video production was greatly improved over last year.
Yale is playing big boy defense against Harvard.
Quote from: CU77 on April 11, 2026, 04:27:18 PMQuote from: mike1960 on April 11, 2026, 04:16:39 PMSounds more like they workshopped their "jokes" with fellow dude-bros at dinner last night and worked them into the broadcast when they could.
They've been telling most of those same jokes for years now ...
On the plus side, they both know lax very well. George's comments on details of play are more insightful than those of the vast majority of announcers.
And this year the video production was greatly improved over last year.
Even worse. The "jokes" are stupid and unworthy.
Quote from: CU77 on April 11, 2026, 04:27:18 PMAnd this year the video production was greatly improved over last year.
There seemed to be dissonance between the booth and the (not so hot) truck: A couple times Team Corrigan said on-air something like "a replay might show it ... "
and about ten secones later, there was a replay.
The scores bug at the bottom really took up screen real estate. The bottom one was just ads, promos and a attaboy-to-self for the Corrigan team. The upper bug with scores and shot clock time (but no Time Outs counter) was so tall, from a wide angle shot of a restart along the sideline, you counted to 3 and the devender then attacker merged into view. I might feel more charitable if it was five bucks not sixteen to watch, and not a painful logon.
I think RPI students do a better job with hockey.
Quote from: billhoward on April 11, 2026, 03:09:29 PM>>> Corrigan brothers annoying
This is like listening to the bad puns of a 1970s Triple-A radio broadcast, with 21st Century references. If this was student announcers, they might be called in to the dean's office for diversity training.
Cornell shots go off the post. "They've been hitten the pipe so often, you'd think they were in Washington, DC."
Cornell shot goes wide. "That shot went out so far left, it'll come back in bounds with a new pronoun."
Cornell gets 3 quick goes to start second half. "Momentum changes. ... Hide your wife."
[edit add] ... And more:
[paraphrasing] "Shot so far left ... Hunter Biden was on Jones Beach with a crack pipe."
"shot so far left ... Michael Moore is doing a documentary on it."
[And IIRC after goalie save] "Fat Jesus!" or "Phat"
Also, "shot so far left, he should get a guest spot on The View." If only they'd stick to the play by play, they do know lacrosse.
What does Harvard losing to Yale mean for our path to hosting the Ivy tourney?
Quote from: CU2007 on April 11, 2026, 05:58:07 PMWhat does Harvard losing to Yale mean for our path to hosting the Ivy tourney?
We are tied with Princeton and Harvard for first with identical 3-1 records. Harvard and Princeton play each other next weekend, so one of them will have two losses. Regardless of Harvard's loss today, we still have to win our final two games against them and Dartmouth to clinch the No. 1 seed and the regular season championship. There's probably some scenario where we could lose to Harvard and beat Dartmouth and still clinch the No. 1 seed, but once we have two losses that puts Yale into the picture as well, and they would own the tiebreaker ahead of us since they beat us.
Princeton, incidentally, trounced Penn, 20-8 today.
I was at the Harvard-Yale game today. Yale looked great and Harvard looked terrible.
Yale had a 32-21 edge on ground balls and an 18-10 edge on faceoffs. There were multiple times when Harvard tried to get the ball in front of the crease only to have its attackmen crushed by multiple Yale defenders.
There was one telling sequence early in the second quarter, after Harvard won a faceoff and scored a transition goal to cut Yale's lead to 5-3. There had been a penalty called on Yale on that play, so on the ensuing faceoff Harvard had an extra man out for the faceoff. If Harvard had scored then, it would have cut Yale's lead to 5-4. Instead, Harvard lost the faceoff and Yale ran out the penalty.
There was also a terrible Harvard turnover later in the game when a sloppy pass between two of its defensemen have a Yale player a clean shot on the goalie, which he converted.
Yale's leading scorer, Grogan, didn't score (I'm not even sure he played), but Cole Cashion, who had five goals all season coming into the game, scored five goals against Harvard.
What David Bilmes said. Also:
2026 Men's Lacrosse Standings as of 4/11, 2 weeks left
School Conf CPct. Overall Pct. Streak
Harvard 3-1 .750 9-2 .818 L1
Princeton 3-1 .750 9-2 .818 W4
Cornell 3-1 .750 7-3 .700 W2
Yale 3-2 .600 6-4 .600 W3
Penn 2-3 .400 5-6 .455 L2
Brown 1-3 .250 6-5 .545 W1
Dartmouth 0-4 .000 4-7 .364 L5
Key Ivy League games left
April 18
Princeton at Harvard
Cornell at Dartmouth
Penn at Brown
(Yale at Albany)
April 25
Harvard at Cornell
Yale at Brown
Dartmouth at Princeton
(Penn at Umass Friday 4/24)
Now that Yale laid the first Ivy loss on Harvard, if Cornell wins out (beats @Dartmouth (likely) and beats at-home-to-Harvard (could go either way)), Cornell hosts as the only remaining 3-1 team and has the tiebreaker over Princeton. In other permutations, Harvard or Princeton could host. For Harvard to host, that means they need to beat Princeton then Cornell.
Assuming 1-3 Brown and 0-4 Dartmouth do not beat a higher team.
tl;dr All the tiebreaker permutations below https://ivyleague.com/sports/2018/4/17/MLAX_0417180748.aspx
Men's Lacrosse Tournament Tiebreakers
[updated per coach group decision prior to 2023 season]
1. In the case of two-way ties between teams in the final standings, the higher seed will be determined on the basis of head-to-head competition.
2. In the case of a multiple ties (more than two teams with the same record), the following procedure will be used:
The highest seed will go to the team with the best cumulative record against all other teams tied at that spot. (If multiple teams are tied with the same record, the tie between those teams will be broken on the basis of cumulative record against each other)
Once a highest seed(s) (amongst the tied teams) is determined, the initial tie is broken. The tie between the remaining teams will be determined on the basis of cumulative record against all other remaining teams tied at that spot.
This procedure will be repeated until all possible ties are broken. (If there are remaining unbroken ties within the group, the remaining tied teams move on to step 3.)
3. In the case of a multiple team tie that cannot be broken on the basis of review of cumulative record:
The highest seed will go to the team that has beaten the highest seeded team outside of the tie and continuing through the full league standings (If multiple teams have beaten the highest seeded team outside of the tie, the tie between those teams will be broken on the basis of cumulative record against each other).
Once a highest seed(s) (amongst the tied teams) is determined, the initial tie is broken. The tie between the remaining teams shall be determined on the basis of cumulative record against all other remaining teams tied at that spot.
This procedure will be completed until all possible ties are broken. (If there remaining unbroken ties within the group, the remaining tied teams move on to step 4.)
4. If a tie still persists, add the goals for and against in the games between the tied teams. The team (s) with the greatest goal differential gets highest seed (6-goal maximum differential per game). (If a tie persists in which multiple teams have the same greatest goal differentials, the tie between those teams will be broken on the basis of cumulative record against each other). Once a highest seed (amongst the tied teams) is determined, the remaining seeds will be determined on the basis of cumulative record against each other.
5. If a tie still persists, add the goals for and against the highest seeded team(s) outside of the tied team and continuing through the full league standings. The team with the greatest goal differential against the highest seeded team outside of the tie gets higher seed (6-goal maximum differential per game). Once a highest seed (amongst the tied teams) is determined, the remaining seeds will be determined on the next greatest goal differential.
6. If a tie still exists, the NCAA RPI ratings after all games have been completed will be utilized to determine the higher seed.
7. If a tie still persists, it will be broken by a random draw conducted by the Executive Director. If this occurs in determining the tournament's #1 seed, the team first drawn in the random draw selects:
a. To host the tournament and occupy the #3 seed, or:
b. To claim the #1 seed. If drawn team elects the #1 seed, hosting privileges go to the #2 seed.
c. If the tournament will be at a neutral site the first team drawn will be the #1 seed.
Massey gives Dartmouth an under 10% chance of winning each of their two final games (against Cornell and Princeton) and Brown an under 30% chance of winning each of their two final games (against Penn and Yale). So assuming these four games go to the favorites, here are the remaining games and the resulting ILT seedings:
Pr>H C>H C Pr Y H
Pr>H H>C Pr Y H C
H>Pr C>H C Y H Pr
H>Pr H>C H Y C Pr
Pretty sure I got these right but please do double check ...
Quote from: CU77 on April 11, 2026, 07:39:47 PMMassey gives Dartmouth an under 10% chance of winning each of their two final games (against Cornell and Princeton) and Brown an under 30% chance of winning each of their two final games (against Penn and Yale). So assuming these four games go to the favorites, here are the remaining games and the resulting ILT seedings:
Pr>H C>H C Pr Y H
Pr>H H>C Pr Y H C
H>Pr C>H C Y H Pr
H>Pr H>C H Y C Pr
Pretty sure I got these right but please do double check ...
In short, assuming we beat Dartmouth, if we beat Harvard, we host!
Quote from: mike1960 on April 11, 2026, 03:57:27 PMQuote from: Cornell95 on April 11, 2026, 03:47:21 PMjust watching the boxscore
seems like Cornell picking up a lot of penalties
Big Red playing with a bit too much aggression, or the refs slanting things
Same here. Watching the box score. It looks like the scoring was really spread out among players.
Note: Michigan beat Penn State! (?)
Ohio State beat Hopkins. (Milliman's last year?)
Yale is up on Harvard 5-2 in the second.
We were aggressive on defense all game. SSDM were grinding and poles were sliding with conviction. Referees were fast with the flags. Without the EMO goals we hold Duke to only 5 goals. Cascadden and Staub tallies were pure juice and the Offense had enough today for a big win. Great atmosphere for the Big Red with a large fan base in attendance