Men's lax to play UVA

[markrosen]

Some of those listed as candidates to replace the departed close defensemen are also candidates for short stick d middie:  Michael Howe and Ethan Gilbert.  Two freshmen may see some action there: Mitch McMichael and Chris Langton, but very few freshmen have started in recent years.  I'd also love to see Austin Boykin get more pt anywhere-- he was a highly recruited all-MIAA player but has not seen the field much. George Calvert returns and will no doubt start at d-mid.  He is physically tough, and as a former attackman transitions easily to offense.  But he just lacks the foot speed to keep up with very quick players and though improved, he still gets burned a little too frequently.

[Al DeFlorio]

[quote Swampy][quote Al DeFlorio]Looks like Cornell may get to see Virginia on October 11 in the fall ball event at Annapolis.  Other teams participating are:  Hopkins; Georgetown; Ohio State; Navy; and Virginia.

http://www.laxpower.com/common/FallBall2008.php[/quote]

The team might be more interested in a rematch against Ohio State after last year's debacle. ::bang::[/quote]
Looks like they'll get that rematch.  The complete schedule for Navy's fall ball event is here: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=192022

Navy vs. Cornell at noon

Ohio State vs. Cornell at 2:30

[Al DeFlorio]

...are here: http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2008/10/11/navy-fallball-scrimmages-recap/

Note that Glynn and Myers didn't play (not eligible until spring semester) and Moyer has an injured knee (as if losing Dorne and Gradinger didn't hurt the D enough).

[markrosen]

Cornell was very sloppy which was to be expected.  Rob Pannell is a very good addition on attack.  The defense is very thin, and not physical at all.  Feely looked pretty good and had some good hits at LSM.  Both goalies had their moments-- Martinez looks thinner  and quicker.  If Meyers goes into one of his funks, either should be at least an adequate replacement.  Freshmen Roy Lang ran on the second midfield with Austin Boykin who looked pretty good.  Jack Dudley also saw time on that line as did Christian Pastirik who I think has previously only played attack in an injury-plagued career.  I'm not sure whether Shane O'Neill played but he also is a candidate for the second line.  Other than defense, there is lots of depth.  Matt Sutherland appears to be another option on faceoffs-- he took several and was very effective.  On the other hand Kevin Raesley, who wowed with his face off prowess last fall and then did not play during the season, was not in uniform.  Anybody know the story with him?

[Al DeFlorio]

Video highlights here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/uEPTWRCVdmaFGpMStY1rGA/tag/Inside%20Lacrosse/cornell-fall-ball-highlights

Last clip shows George Calvert playing attack, not short-stick middie.

Inside Lacrosse observations on the weekend's fall ball here: http://blogs.insidelacrosse.com/2008/10/13/fallball-monday-morning-quarterback/

Here's the paragraph on Cornell (listed under "A lot of work to be done):

"Cornell's offense. The Big Red scored two goals in the second half of a 10-7 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Both came on 1-on-1 moves from freshman attackman Rob Pannell (Smithtown West, NY). The clearing game needs work, too. Though it was interesting to see Max Seibald take regular shifts as a d-middie."

[markrosen]

Actually Calvert mostly ran with Seibald and Romero on the first midfield.  Obviously that will change when Glynn returns.  I don't know what was behind that-- maybe they are considering a position change for him, but I suspect they were just letting him have some fun, and trying to see who should run on a second and even third offensive midfield.

[TimV]

Can't retrieve the article for some reason...

[KenP]

FYI on tickets directly from the UVA ticket office.
Ref: http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=1104201

2008 Single Game Tickets
Reserved    $ 9.00
GA – Adults     $ 7.00
GA – Youth (18 & Under)    $ 5.00
GA – Senior (60 & Over)     $ 5.00
GA – Faculty/Staff: (Limit 2)    $ 5.00 *

* Limit 2 discounted tickets per active faculty/staff member when presenting a valid UVA ID at the Klöckner Stadium ticket booth.

Single game men's and women's lacrosse tickets are available in advance of the game through the Virginia Athletics Ticket Office beginning February 2. Tickets can be ordered in person at Bryant Hall with a major credit card, by phone at (800) 542-8821 or online by clicking here. Advance ticket sales end 3 hours prior to the game.

Tickets are also available on game day at the Klöckner Stadium ticket windows, subject to availability, beginning one hour prior to the match.  Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of game day, as advance purchase avoids the need to wait in line prior to entering the stadium and allows fans to reach their seat more quickly.
Group Tickets

Virginia lacrosse group tickets are the perfect way for family, friends, co-workers, sports teams, church groups, companies and civic groups to enjoy a fun group outing! Tickets for groups of 20 or more start at just $4.00 per person - a savings of over 40% off the regular game day price! To qualify for group discounts, fans must purchase group tickets in advance of the game by calling the Virginia Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 542-8821. All groups will see their name in lights on the Hoo Vision video board at Klockner Stadium.
Reserved – Groups (20+)    $ 5.00
General Admission – Groups (20+)    $ 4.00

[KenP]

I just fixed my previous post.  Single game tickets went on sale yesterday.  Here is the direct link to the ticket site.