NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals vs UVA

phillysportsfan · May 14, 2011, 11:45:27 PM

http://cornellbigred.com/sports/2011/5/13/MLAX_0513114352.aspx?id=538

tickets from Cornell's allotment available starting Tuesday at 1pm

Greenberg '97 · May 15, 2011, 12:42:49 AM

Quote from: phillysportsfanIts a shame Cornell doesnt have a bus or anything going but I guess most students are gone by then

Most students are back on Long Island by then ::whistle::

Beeeej · May 15, 2011, 12:02:53 PM

Anybody have an idea of what time the QF game will be on Saturday?

jeff '84 · May 15, 2011, 12:36:35 PM

Noon, I believe.

kingpin248 · May 15, 2011, 12:40:44 PM

Quote from: jeff '84Noon, I believe.

It was originally announced as noon, but the ESPN graphics yesterday said noon or 2:30, and the bracket says the same thing.

David Harding · May 15, 2011, 12:41:02 PM

Quote from: BeeeejAnybody have an idea of what time the QF game will be on Saturday?

The Hofstra web site says 12:00 noon (EDT). As I write this, the NCAA bracket only says 12:00/2:30 PM, though they have specified teams for the Sunday time slots.

David Harding · May 15, 2011, 07:49:29 PM

Quote from: BeeeejAnybody have an idea of what time the QF game will be on Saturday?

NCAA bracket now shows Cornell-UVA at noon.

Al DeFlorio · May 15, 2011, 07:52:44 PM

Quote from: David Harding
Quote from: BeeeejAnybody have an idea of what time the QF game will be on Saturday?
NCAA bracket now shows Cornell-UVA at noon.

As did recent ESPNU graphic.

Swampy · May 16, 2011, 11:12:31 AM

Now more about the game. While I would have preferred another battle of the 'nells, I actually think UVa is slightly better for our boys. The Big Red are firing on almost all cylinders now, and this match-up gives us a chance to make up for one of our two losses. We've gained personnel since that game, while UVa has lost some. Although UVa had something to prove after losing the Brattons, that motivation may be getting old. Compared to Bucknell, UVa does have the name, but we're not exactly chopped liver either. I don't think there's any chance our guys will be awestruck at UVa being Big Boyz.

On the other hand, we will have to play better than we did against Hartford. Take better care of the ball on clears, and run through those ground balls. Nonetheless, I really like what we did on faceoffs. And A.J. was solid in goal. The way to Baltimore is paved with a few spectacular saves and doing 50% or better on faceoffs.

Al DeFlorio · May 16, 2011, 09:18:40 PM

ESPNU is having a quarterfinals preview show tonight (Monday) at 10pm. Details here in the Post-Standard:

http://blog.syracuse.com/orangelacrosse/2011/05/syracuse_university_lacrosse_t_72.html

Al DeFlorio · May 16, 2011, 09:24:25 PM

Latest on the Rhamel Bratton situation in the Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/05/virginias_rbratton_still_in_li.html

I'll be very surprised if he doesn't play.

ugarte · May 16, 2011, 09:40:44 PM

Quote from: Al DeFlorioLatest on the Rhamel Bratton situation in the Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/05/virginias_rbratton_still_in_li.html

I'll be very surprised if he doesn't play.

Since they straight-up kicked his brother off the team, I get the sense that the discipline isn't just gamesmanship. If I had to guess, RB is under some very strict behavioral rules and hoping like hell that he complies so they can put him back in the lineup but won't if he doesn't.

Jeff Hopkins '82 · May 16, 2011, 09:54:51 PM

Quote from: Al DeFlorioLatest on the Rhamel Bratton situation in the Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/05/virginias_rbratton_still_in_li.html

I'll be very surprised if he doesn't play.

Shocking ::whistle::

semsox · May 17, 2011, 11:33:01 AM

Quote from: Al DeFlorioLatest on the Rhamel Bratton situation in the Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/05/virginias_rbratton_still_in_li.html

I'll be very surprised if he doesn't play.

Prepare to be surprised. Won't be activated this weekend, per Starsia.

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/17/virginia-coach-dom-starsia-rhamel-bratton-will-not-play-against-cornell

scoop85 · May 17, 2011, 12:09:11 PM

Quote from: semsox
Quote from: Al DeFlorioLatest on the Rhamel Bratton situation in the Baltimore Sun:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2011/05/virginias_rbratton_still_in_li.html

I'll be very surprised if he doesn't play.

Prepare to be surprised. Won't be activated this weekend, per Starsia.

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/17/virginia-coach-dom-starsia-rhamel-bratton-will-not-play-against-cornell

I am surprised -- but credit to Starsia for doing what he thinks is right for both the team and the player.