Men's Ivy League Lacrosse Tournament

[jtwcornell91]

I'd say it deserves its own thread.

Anyone heard if the games will be televised and/or included in RedCast?

[Jim Hyla]

I'd say it deserves its own thread.

Anyone heard if the games will be televised and/or included in RedCast?

I think the final is on ESPNU. Others?

[Al DeFlorio]

I'd say it deserves its own thread.

Anyone heard if the games will be televised and/or included in RedCast?

I think the final is on ESPNU. Others?

Someone posted on laxpower that the semifinals will be streamed live at livesportsvideo.com.  Haven't seen an announcement there yet.  Finals noon Sunday on ESPNU.

[Al DeFlorio]

Yes, Ivy lax semifinals are here, $7.95 for two games: http://www.livesportsvideo.com/golive/goliveevents.asp?q=IvyLeagueLacrosse

[Al DeFlorio]

Larry Feldman's (he started laxpower and created the laxpower rating calculation--no endorsement intended) take on lax bracketology: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=20067&page=1

[French Rage]

Not having paid too much detail to the ins and outs of NCAA lacrosse selection, I was not aware until now that the ACC had no autobid considering how they all pretty much always make it.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Not having paid too much detail to the ins and outs of NCAA lacrosse selection, I was not aware until now that the ACC had no autobid considering how they all pretty much always make it.

Agreed, but in retrospct from Hockey, I believe a conference needs at least 6 teams to get an autobid (Ref.  CHA prior to recent years).  So I guess that makes sense.

[Weder]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

[Jim Hyla]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

And an interesting stat from the accompanying article on this year's tourney.

In his 10 seasons, Jeff Tambroni's Cornell men's lacrosse program has been beaten by Brown more than any other Ivy League opponent.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

And an interesting stat from the accompanying article on this year's tourney.

In his 10 seasons, Jeff Tambroni's Cornell men's lacrosse program has been beaten by Brown more than any other Ivy League opponent.

Given the miserable quality of Brown's field, I can see it evening the difference betwwen good teams and average teams.

[Josh '99]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

And an interesting stat from the accompanying article on this year's tourney.

In his 10 seasons, Jeff Tambroni's Cornell men's lacrosse program has been beaten by Brown more than any other Ivy League opponent.

Given the miserable quality of Brown's field, I can see it evening the difference betwwen good teams and average teams.

I wonder if Syracuse says the same thing about Schoellkopf.

[Al DeFlorio]

I wonder why Cornell, the #1 seed, is playing the late game.  I think the ECACH approach makes more sense:  top seed gets the early game.

[Rita]

I wonder why Cornell, the #1 seed, is playing the late game.  I think the ECACH approach makes more sense:  top seed gets the early game.

Maybe because both teams have a full 24+ hours to recover, the "early" v. "late" game does not make too much of a difference. In this scenario, it would make sense for the host team to have the pick of game times and maximize fan support. Though with it being slope day, not sure how many of the undergrad fans will be sober. ::drunk::

[RichH]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

And an interesting stat from the accompanying article on this year's tourney.

In his 10 seasons, Jeff Tambroni's Cornell men's lacrosse program has been beaten by Brown more than any other Ivy League opponent.

Given the miserable quality of Brown's field, I can see it evening the difference betwwen good teams and average teams.

I wonder if Syracuse says the same thing about Schoellkopf.

...and every other outdoor facility in the country?

[Jim Hyla]

Tambroni's thoughts on the Ivy tournament: http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100506/SPORTS03/5060413
He says it's necessary, with the addition of two more automatic bids (Big East, NEC) next year reducing the number of at-large bids to eight.

And an interesting stat from the accompanying article on this year's tourney.

In his 10 seasons, Jeff Tambroni's Cornell men's lacrosse program has been beaten by Brown more than any other Ivy League opponent.

Given the miserable quality of Brown's field, I can see it evening the difference betwwen good teams and average teams.

Well in looking back over the schedule, it's not much of a stat to worry about. Over the last 9 years (all that's on BigRed site) our record is 6-3 with Brown. 2 losses at home, 1 away. So I guess a better stat than Brown's beaten us more than anyone else, is we've been dominant in the Ivy.B-]