Cornell - Penn State lax 5/24/25 NCAA semis

[CU77]

The only version of that rule that I know of is that a defenseman cannot "recklessly" enter the crease and endanger the goalie. Defensemen often go into the crease to try to block shots if the goalie is far out of the crease.

[David Harding]

One thing I saw in reading is that a non goalie is not allowed to enter the crease to block a shot?  is that not still a rule?

It seems pretty clear to me that defenders may play the ball in the crease for a limited time.  

Defensive players, including the goalkeeper, with possession of the ball, may not enter the goal-crease area. The goalkeeper or a defensive player, gaining
possession of the ball within the goal-crease area, may not remain in the goalcrease area longer than four seconds.

A.R. 87. Defensive player B1 makes a save. The ball accidentally drops out of B1's crosse and lands in the crease, whereupon B1 picks up the ball again.
RULING: A new four-second count is started.
A.R. 88. B1, in the crease, makes a save. After three seconds, B1 deliberately flips the ball into the air and catches it again (while still in the crease).
RULING: The original four-second count continues.
A.R. 89. B1, in the crease, makes a save. After leaving the crease, B1 deliberately rolls or tosses the ball back into the crease, hoping to get an
additional four-second count. RULING: Technical foul on B1, ball is awarded to Team A.

https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4708-2025-and-2026-mens-lacrosse-rules-book.aspx

[mike1960]

The only version of that rule that I know of is that a defenseman cannot "recklessly" enter the crease and endanger the goalie. Defensemen often go into the crease to try to block shots if the goalie is far out of the crease.

That's the key term, and also the dman can't interfere with goalie play. It's a highly subjective rule but it allows the dman to stay between the ball carrier and the goal even when the ball carrier is near the crease line. When a team pulls a goalie, it's not unusual that a pole to jump in goal if there's a threat.

[Ken711]

I wonder if Maryland will double Krist like PS did.  At least it frees up other scorers.

[stereax]

Hell yes. One more game.

[djk26]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

[dbilmes]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

I noticed the same thing and thought it was strange.

[Tcl123]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

I noticed the same thing and thought it was strange.

I saw that as well

[tretiak]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

He does have a great "I shouldn't have broken up with Taylor Swift" 1000 yard stare

[mike1960]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

He does have a great "I shouldn't have broken up with Taylor Swift" 1000 yard stare

I shared the anger of the jilted for a long time. I believed he left Cornell for a pay raise, big-time athletic facilities, and a culture of sports at Penn State. But I know he also left for family reasons, and it's hard to fault that. He's always carried himself well at Penn state, and he's spoken highly of his time at Cornell. Then learning today that he keeps a picture of 21 on his desk -- well, ok then.

[tretiak]

Is it just me, or did ESPN go for a Tambroni reaction shot every time Cornell scored?

He does have a great "I shouldn't have broken up with Taylor Swift" 1000 yard stare

I shared the anger of the jilted for a long time. I believed he left Cornell for a pay raise, big-time athletic facilities, and a culture of sports at Penn State. But I know he also left for family reasons, and it's hard to fault that. He's always carried himself well at Penn state, and he's spoken highly of his time at Cornell. Then learning today that he keeps a picture of 21 on his desk -- well, ok then.

We all would take the PSU job in his position. Cornell wouldn't schedule PSU if there wasn't mutual respect. I want Cornell to win the title before he does. If that makes me jilted, I'm ok feeling jilted.

[ER]

Well he was the coach when Boiardi died. You don't forget something like that.

[ER]

Congrats to all the seniors who graduated during the game yesterday. I am glad they didn't miss out on that experience only to lose.

[chimpfood]

Congrats to all the seniors who graduated during the game yesterday. I am glad they didn't miss out on that experience only to lose.

They got a shout out right at the beginning of Kotlikoff's speech.

[djk26]

Congrats to all the seniors who graduated during the game yesterday. I am glad they didn't miss out on that experience only to lose.

They got a shout out right at the beginning of Kotlikoff's speech.

I was looking for that online and I didn't see it in the University President's speech--but then I realized there was a SECOND commencement ceremony and he mentioned it in his SECOND speech.  Anyone know why there were two Commencement ceremonies? Crowding?