Cornell lacrosse 2023

[ugarte]

god i love this thread

[RichH]

god i love this thread

For so many reasons.

[djk26]

This game against Yale was like a dream--winning half the faceoffs, winning the ground balls, AND Michael Long was playing. I was actually surprised to see the stats at the end of the game--50% on faceoffs and ahead only 34-32 on ground balls--seemed like Cornell was dominating both stats through three quarters.  So happy to have Long back--the games don't get easier even if, on paper, the Ivies are not nearly as good as they were last year.

[upprdeck]

We find out soon who is who in the Ivies

Dart plays UNC today than in 2 weeks Harvard/cornell/yale
Harv might be the 2nd best but who knows.

Princeton has fallen off a cliff so far but 3 one goal losses will make it look worse

Penn has lost to good teams

Penn state has taken out half of the ivies so far it seems

[TimV]

I was actually surprised to see the stats at the end of the game--50% on faceoffs and ahead only 34-32 on ground balls--seemed like Cornell was dominating both stats through three quarters.  

It seemed like that mostly because our gbs and fos came at more important times or plays in the game. On faceoffs often a win is awarded even though it's only momentary and doesn't result in a significant offensive possession.

Many reasons for this to be a sweet W.  Princeton was historically our biggest lacrosse rival, but now it's Yale.  AND they chose this game for their Lacrosse Alumni Weekend.  A beautiful public flogging.::rock::

[woodpile]

Superb effort on the part of a Big Red team coming off an uninspired and unimaginative (offensive) game vs PSU.  I give unqualified credit to Connor Buzek and his coaching staff who have Cornell on a trajectory that is  simply inspiring.  CU has a coaching treasure in Buzek and he and Jordan Stevens need to be signed on for the long term.
Welcome back Mikey Long, you were sorely missed.  And with Aiden Blake showing signs of shaking off the post-injury doldrums the year is looking brighter and better particularly following yesterday's triumph.
Depth like we haven't seen in years, fantastic coaching, so much positivity surrounding this team.
Go Big Red!

[upprdeck]

Why is the game this week on a Sunday?

[finchphil]

Why is the game this week on a Sunday?

I would imagine it is because the folks at ESPNU needed content for the noon EDT Sunday slot.

[Al DeFlorio]

Why is the game this week on a Sunday?

I would imagine it is because the folks at ESPNU needed content for the noon EDT Sunday slot.

Right.

[KenP]

Cornell climbs to #5 this week.

[George64]

Heard on the local news this morning, that CJ has a younger brother who's a freshman at Syracuse, joining his older brother Cole, who's a grad student transfer from Leigh.  Too bad they're not on our schedule this year.

[upprdeck]

they love the Cs in that famil

Connor, Colin, CJ, Caden . Cole.

but I dont see another Kirst on the SU roster?

[George64]

they love the Cs in that famil

Connor, Colin, CJ, Caden . Cole.

but I dont see another Kirst on the SU roster?

A brief Google search showed that the youngest brother, Caden, a goalie, apparently committed to Rutgers.  Perhaps the reporter was mistaken, thinking grad transfer Cole was an SU freshman? Or I misheard.  Anyhow, if Caden's as good a goalie as CJ is an attacker, he could transfer to Cornell once Ierlan is gone?
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[CU77]

Why would he transfer? His older brother Colin was the Rutgers goalie last year (a senior, now graduated, 2nd team AA), and their father also played for Rutgers.

CJ vs Colin was the big story line of the Cornell-Rutgers NCAA semifinal game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ocAdYGopQ

[George64]

Why would he transfer? His older brother Colin was the Rutgers goalie last year (a senior, now graduated, 2nd team AA), and their father also played for Rutgers.

Wishful thinking on my part!  Also, life would be much easier for their mother.  Not to mention, Cornell scored 17 goals on his brother - CJ only had three of them.
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