2022 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Thread of DESTINY

Nice feature on C.J. Kirst.

scoop85

Weder

Jeff Hopkins '82

billhoward
Rentschler background info says "grass field."

Info lacking on which side of the field or which sections are Cornell for Saturday. Also which is the parking area for the Cornell-sponsored (BYO food) tailgate.

Rentschler buy-tickets landing page suggests majority of sections have limited or no availability. Hard to believe it's close to sellout. In the years of 40K+ attendance in Baltimore or Philadelphia, the quarterfinal sites often drew 10,000-plus). Semifinal attendance at Hofstra was announced as 5814 (Shuart Stadium capacity is 11,929 and in previous year, pre-Covid, mid-teens, it was close to sold out), at Columbus 3684 (Ohio Stadium capacty is 104,944).

Oh, yeah, the lower cost seats are $26. Plus $13 handling fees. Where's an attorney general when you need them?

I just went onto the ticket sales page and there are still a crap-load of seats in the upper deck. Plenty of seats behind the goals, too. Monday looks similar.

I'm driving up Saturday morning and staying with family in suburban Boston for the weekend. If we win Saturday, I'll buy a Monday ticket then, and go to Monday's game on the way home.

I figured out what's going on with ticket availability, I think. The site seems to be showing very different availability depending on which link you click to get to it. This link shows almost no seats available. This one shows many. There must be something going on in the parameters of the first URL that is filtering out available seats for some reason. There are also tons of tickets available on the usual resale sites, so I'm curious to see what the actual attendance is. (According to the Cornell ticket site, the official Cornell section is 102.)

I just bought a couple of seats in Section 202 in the deck above the Cornell section. Section 202 is close to sold out, but the adjacent sections have plenty of seats.

I'm in 203.

But from what I remember about these things, because there are four teams playing, the stadium will have plenty of seats available for people who won't show up until the second game. So I may try to sit in the lower bowl for our game.

Jeff Hopkins '82

scoop85

Weder

Jeff Hopkins '82

billhoward
Rentschler background info says "grass field."

Info lacking on which side of the field or which sections are Cornell for Saturday. Also which is the parking area for the Cornell-sponsored (BYO food) tailgate.

Rentschler buy-tickets landing page suggests majority of sections have limited or no availability. Hard to believe it's close to sellout. In the years of 40K+ attendance in Baltimore or Philadelphia, the quarterfinal sites often drew 10,000-plus). Semifinal attendance at Hofstra was announced as 5814 (Shuart Stadium capacity is 11,929 and in previous year, pre-Covid, mid-teens, it was close to sold out), at Columbus 3684 (Ohio Stadium capacty is 104,944).

Oh, yeah, the lower cost seats are $26. Plus $13 handling fees. Where's an attorney general when you need them?

I just went onto the ticket sales page and there are still a crap-load of seats in the upper deck. Plenty of seats behind the goals, too. Monday looks similar.

I'm driving up Saturday morning and staying with family in suburban Boston for the weekend. If we win Saturday, I'll buy a Monday ticket then, and go to Monday's game on the way home.

I figured out what's going on with ticket availability, I think. The site seems to be showing very different availability depending on which link you click to get to it. This link shows almost no seats available. This one shows many. There must be something going on in the parameters of the first URL that is filtering out available seats for some reason. There are also tons of tickets available on the usual resale sites, so I'm curious to see what the actual attendance is. (According to the Cornell ticket site, the official Cornell section is 102.)

I just bought a couple of seats in Section 202 in the deck above the Cornell section. Section 202 is close to sold out, but the adjacent sections have plenty of seats.

I'm in 203.

But from what I remember about these things, because there are four teams playing, the stadium will have plenty of seats available for people who won't show up until the second game. So I may try to sit in the lower bowl for our game.

For sports like lacrosse and football, I actually prefer sitting higher, as I get a better view of the entire field.

scoop85

Jeff Hopkins '82

scoop85

Weder

Jeff Hopkins '82

billhoward
Rentschler background info says "grass field."

Info lacking on which side of the field or which sections are Cornell for Saturday. Also which is the parking area for the Cornell-sponsored (BYO food) tailgate.

Rentschler buy-tickets landing page suggests majority of sections have limited or no availability. Hard to believe it's close to sellout. In the years of 40K+ attendance in Baltimore or Philadelphia, the quarterfinal sites often drew 10,000-plus). Semifinal attendance at Hofstra was announced as 5814 (Shuart Stadium capacity is 11,929 and in previous year, pre-Covid, mid-teens, it was close to sold out), at Columbus 3684 (Ohio Stadium capacty is 104,944).

Oh, yeah, the lower cost seats are $26. Plus $13 handling fees. Where's an attorney general when you need them?

I just went onto the ticket sales page and there are still a crap-load of seats in the upper deck. Plenty of seats behind the goals, too. Monday looks similar.

I'm driving up Saturday morning and staying with family in suburban Boston for the weekend. If we win Saturday, I'll buy a Monday ticket then, and go to Monday's game on the way home.

I figured out what's going on with ticket availability, I think. The site seems to be showing very different availability depending on which link you click to get to it. This link shows almost no seats available. This one shows many. There must be something going on in the parameters of the first URL that is filtering out available seats for some reason. There are also tons of tickets available on the usual resale sites, so I'm curious to see what the actual attendance is. (According to the Cornell ticket site, the official Cornell section is 102.)

I just bought a couple of seats in Section 202 in the deck above the Cornell section. Section 202 is close to sold out, but the adjacent sections have plenty of seats.

I'm in 203.

But from what I remember about these things, because there are four teams playing, the stadium will have plenty of seats available for people who won't show up until the second game. So I may try to sit in the lower bowl for our game.

For sports like lacrosse and football, I actually prefer sitting higher, as I get a better view of the entire field.

I agree with that for football. Sometimes I even like the upper deck for hockey - upper deck behind the net is a great spot to sit.

I've only watched one lax game from the upper deck. I don't remember much of the game. I just remember frying.

scoop85

Jeff Hopkins '82

scoop85

Weder

Jeff Hopkins '82

billhoward
Rentschler background info says "grass field."

Info lacking on which side of the field or which sections are Cornell for Saturday. Also which is the parking area for the Cornell-sponsored (BYO food) tailgate.

Rentschler buy-tickets landing page suggests majority of sections have limited or no availability. Hard to believe it's close to sellout. In the years of 40K+ attendance in Baltimore or Philadelphia, the quarterfinal sites often drew 10,000-plus). Semifinal attendance at Hofstra was announced as 5814 (Shuart Stadium capacity is 11,929 and in previous year, pre-Covid, mid-teens, it was close to sold out), at Columbus 3684 (Ohio Stadium capacty is 104,944).

Oh, yeah, the lower cost seats are $26. Plus $13 handling fees. Where's an attorney general when you need them?

I just went onto the ticket sales page and there are still a crap-load of seats in the upper deck. Plenty of seats behind the goals, too. Monday looks similar.

I'm driving up Saturday morning and staying with family in suburban Boston for the weekend. If we win Saturday, I'll buy a Monday ticket then, and go to Monday's game on the way home.

I figured out what's going on with ticket availability, I think. The site seems to be showing very different availability depending on which link you click to get to it. This link shows almost no seats available. This one shows many. There must be something going on in the parameters of the first URL that is filtering out available seats for some reason. There are also tons of tickets available on the usual resale sites, so I'm curious to see what the actual attendance is. (According to the Cornell ticket site, the official Cornell section is 102.)

I just bought a couple of seats in Section 202 in the deck above the Cornell section. Section 202 is close to sold out, but the adjacent sections have plenty of seats.

I'm in 203.

But from what I remember about these things, because there are four teams playing, the stadium will have plenty of seats available for people who won't show up until the second game. So I may try to sit in the lower bowl for our game.

For sports like lacrosse and football, I actually prefer sitting higher, as I get a better view of the entire field.

At one of the first round NCAA hockey tournaments in Worcester or Springfield, I sat high in the stands over one of the corners of the rink. Behind me was one of the great Meagher brothers from BU, scouting for an NHL team. He said it was the best place from which to see the game. Enjoyed some useful commentary on the game, too.

Lacrosse seats are in many ways similar to football. If you like to watch a play develop and understand the importance of all ball movement a seat in the second tier is a great perspective. Unlike hockey sitting behind the net in lacrosse is not a great vantage point (IMO) as you are typically too far from the field to appreciate the play on the near side of the field.

I'm about to start a flight that doesn't appear to support streaming (thanks United). What's a good website to keep up with scores as the game progresses? Fanlax or something like that? Or here?

I'm sure there will be some running commentary on fanlax and here. To keep up to date on the score, the inside lacrosse scoreboard page usually has a pretty barebones box score page that should be reasonably in sync with the game.

Hard to tell who has the most fans there since the colors are damn close.

Another milestone. I've reached the point where the players' moms are too young for me.

3-1 Cornell after 1

A helmet block against us in a national semifinal?!

Trotsky
Another milestone. I've reached the point where the players' moms are too young for me.

You win the thread! Lol

Niiiiiice turnover goal. 6-3

Wow, we are aggressive! 7-3.

French Rage
A helmet block against us in a national semifinal?!

Stop it, you.

"This game combines so many elements" = "It's legal to beat the snot out of people in lacrosse."

Cornell 8 SUNJ New Brunswick 3, halftime

Lightning delay

Cornell 8 v Rutgers 3 certainly sounds a little more elite than
SUNY Ithaca 8 v SUNJ New Brunswick 3

CU77
Lightning delay

Radar not looking great. Plenty of time for Rutgers to watch tape an make a new game plan.

Other than beating Cornell.

Al DeFlorio
At one of the first round NCAA hockey tournaments in Worcester or Springfield, I sat high in the stands over one of the corners of the rink. Behind me was one of the great Meagher brothers from BU, scouting for an NHL team. He said it was the best place from which to see the game. Enjoyed some useful commentary on the game, too.

Musta been Worcester. Not sure there's any place in Springfield Civic Center that's high enough to be up high.

French Rage
A helmet block against us in a national semifinal?!

the analysis on the replay of that was so funny. effusive praise as they are showing a ball that he obviously didn't see drill him right in the forehead.

anyone seen an update on when it'll restart?

Watching Cornell-Rutgers from Wiseguys, the mega sports bar a block downhill from the Lake Placid hockey complex. Sort of wishing I was there ... until this loooong delay. We feared Wiseguys would be packed with Memorial Day weekend, threatening weather, NHL on TV also NCAA softball and lax. Nope, when we talked in, we were the only customers.

In person Monday for sure, presuming no SF collapse ~ Cornell-Wisconson hockey collpase. Up 5-2 early in the third, lost OT 6-5.

Per a poster at fanlax: "The NCAA will reassess at 3:30 and if clear will resume play at 4pm. It doesn't look promising for a 4pm start but they will complete today."

CU77
Per a poster at fanlax: "The NCAA will reassess at 3:30 and if clear will resume play at 4pm. It doesn't look promising for a 4pm start but they will complete today."

thx

I'm glad I looked at the weather forecast and decided not to drive up there. It's pretty nasty down here in PA, and from what I can see Hartford is worse.

Tornado warnings in NoVa yesterday and today.

#thanksobama

billhoward
Other than beating Cornell.

Never lose again!

Just catching up after being blacked out on my flight - I see there is a weather delay. where are we at time wise in the game?

Trotsky
Tornado warnings in NoVa yesterday and today.

#thanksobama

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Trotsky
Tornado warnings in NoVa yesterday and today.

#thanksobama

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Chris H82
Just catching up after being blacked out on my flight - I see there is a weather delay. where are we at time wise in the game?

Still 8-3 at the half. Weather delay continues (going on 3 hours)

I hope this delay doesn't kill Cornell's momentum they had going in to the half.

4:45 restart per NCAALAX twitter

CU77
4:45 restart per NCAALAX twitter

I just got an email from the stadium stating the same thing.

ESPN says coverage resumes at 4:42

We're back and everybody there is drunk. There are so many trashed rich whites in the stands it looks like a Dump wedding.

We look great right now. This is fun.

Trotsky
We're back and everybody there is drunk. There are so many trashed rich whites in the stands it looks like a Dump wedding.

You know. This is a great moment for this team and you keep posting these bitter messages. stop hating so much.

Observation: 62 is 3 short of 65.

Redscore

Trotsky
We're back and everybody there is drunk. There are so many trashed rich whites in the stands it looks like a Dump wedding.

You know. This is a great moment for this team and you keep posting these bitter messages. stop hating so much.

Not bitter; wistful.

When we eventually liquidate these families it will be somewhat of a waste. That money buys a lot of after market improvement.

Jesus, Rutgers D seems to have folded. Or we figured something out. Attacking relentlessly -- 14-4; 6-1 this quarter.

Piatelli now 1 short.

14-5 after 3 and the squad looks great. Ierlan has been great all tournament.

Rutgers pressing, making errors.

Mom watching her son get lit up by her other son.

Have really enjoyed the camera work today.

Andy's colorist retired during the Covid era. Think he'll be red on Monday?

Maryland up 11-4 on Princeton in the third. Looks like we go through the best.

Trotsky
Maryland up 11-4 on Princeton in the third. Looks like we go through the best.

“Miracle in Connecticut”?

Seriously tho, would they have run the table If they were an ivy school and had to play the rest of the league and the ivy tournament?

Rutgers game highlights: [www.youtube.com]

toddlose

Trotsky
Maryland up 11-4 on Princeton in the third. Looks like we go through the best.

“Miracle in Connecticut”?

Seriously tho, would they have run the table If they were an elite (ivy) school?

Maryland has been a terror all year but if Cornell plays their best, this will be a game.

I am in County Kerry, Ireland, with terrible wifi, so I can only check scores and cheer from afar. Go Big Red!

A bit of history from Christian Swezey: [www.insidelacrosse.com]

Trotsky

Redscore

Trotsky
We're back and everybody there is drunk. There are so many trashed rich whites in the stands it looks like a Dump wedding.

You know. This is a great moment for this team and you keep posting these bitter messages. stop hating so much.

Not bitter; wistful.

When we eventually liquidate these families it will be somewhat of a waste. That money buys a lot of after market improvement.

Ooooh, look who got shot down when he tried to get a date with a Kappa or DG.

But not so trashed they went out and got blurry tattoos.

Me, I think this is a kumbaya moment and we should even feel sorry for our brothers and sisters of Old Nassau.

Also, looks like RichH's Thread of Destiny subject line is no longer woofing. Remember it was Quint who posited before the playoffs began that Cornell was not a team capable of a "deep run" in the playoffs. We crossed that bar making the final four.

I am so looking forward to Monday.

billhoward
Also, looks like RichH's Thread of Destiny subject line is no longer woofing. Remember it was Quint who posited before the playoffs began that Cornell was not a team capable of a "deep run" in the playoffs. We crossed that bar making the final four.

I am so looking forward to Monday.

Never question my methods.

Couldn't attend the semifinals (and good thing given the weather delay), but will make the trip for the game tomorrow. It's nice to go into a game without the weight of expectations. I just hope we play up to our capabilities, and we'll see how that measures up to this Maryland juggernaut. LGR!

Remember it was Quint who posited before the playoffs began that Cornell was not a team capable of a "deep run" in the playoffs.

Fuck. That. Guy.

toddlose
Remember it was Quint who posited before the playoffs began that Cornell was not a team capable of a "deep run" in the playoffs.

Fuck. That. Guy.

Old Quint I'd probably seething on the inside from seeing Cornell at this point. I'm sure he's somewhere making as many ritual sacrifices as he can to avoid the worst to tomorrow

Iceberg

toddlose
Remember it was Quint who posited before the playoffs began that Cornell was not a team capable of a "deep run" in the playoffs.

Fuck. That. Guy.

Old Quint I'd probably seething on the inside from seeing Cornell at this point. I'm sure he's somewhere making as many ritual sacrifices as he can to avoid the worst to tomorrow

I never thought he was blatantly anti-Cornell. Am I oblivious?

I think Quint is a pretty decent analyst and never found him anti-Cornell (He backstopped the Hopkins championship over Cornell in 1987). Anish is a little too pro Syracuse and Carc tends to go over the top in overpraising some players is my assessment Ryan Boyle is a much better analyst and IMO the key to being a good analyst is never to refer back "When I played". Hoping for best tomorrow and looking to Piatelli to break Mike French's record. Also a shout out to Christian Swezey's book "We Showed Baltimore". Excellent book for any lacrosse fan no matter where you attended school.

“looking to Piatelli to break Mike French's record.”


Only want to see him win a title like French did. I dc if he has 10 assists with zero goals. I’m sure he feels the same way.

Interesting that the two finalists met in a fall ball scrimmage at Delbarton this past October. Who'd have thought they'd next meet on Memorial Day. Reports on the scrimmage can be found on this page of the Cornell 2022 thread at the fanlax forum: [fanlax.com]

Oddsmakers have Maryland as 7.5 goal favorites over Cornell. I’m no gambler but that’s a tempting line to take Cornell to cover.

Though I am wearing my carnelian-colored glasses, I would be pretty surprised if we did not cover 7.5 goals.

Do we assume Cornell will be in the same sections of the stadium on Monday? If so, what were they? I'm planning on buying tickets at the stadium to save on the exorbitant fees.

dbilmes
Do we assume Cornell will be in the same sections of the stadium on Monday? If so, what were they? I'm planning on buying tickets at the stadium to save on the exorbitant fees.

The hybrid undergrad/alumni band (spanning the classes of '75-'25) will be in 129 if that helps. I don't get the sense there was much attention being paid to where people were sitting Saturday vs what the tickets said either.

I came across this earlier today which seemed to suggest the Cornell ticket allotment is for Section 123, so generally that part of the stadium: [cornellbigredtickets.universitytickets.com]

Bought tickets in 103 based on the understanding that the allotment was for 102. Has that now changed? Who will be sitting in 102 now?

LGR14
Bought tickets in 103 based on the understanding that the allotment was for 102. Has that now changed? Who will be sitting in 102 now?

Hard to believe they’d change things. Some people, either optimistic or savvy, bought package tickets for Sat. & Mon. games.

LGR!

if anyone is looking for a silver lining the score at halftime of the 1976 NCAA Championship game: Maryland 7, Cornell 2.

scoop85
if anyone is looking for a silver lining the score at halftime of the 1976 NCAA Championship game: Maryland 7, Cornell 2.

They've fallen right into our trap.

Down 9-3 after 3. We’ve had chances, hit 3 pipes, but MD’s defense and goaltending has been superb. Our defense has been more than good enough to win most games.

5-9 with 8:06 left. Cmooooooon......

Almost.

Just fell short, but too big a hole ultimately. The Cornell defense was outstanding, especially after the 1st quarter. We hit 3 pipes, and McEnaney was terrific, although their D forced us into a lot of tough shots. But what a ride for this team, and we acquitted ourselves so well against a team people have been calling the best of all time.

Sad. If the game goes another quarter, Cornell wins.

Congrats on a great season despite many tough circumstances. Congrats to cornell alums involved with this year's maryland team.

Amazing season, thank you players and coaches! Playing on Memorial Day was an accomplishment few of us fans would have believed possible four months ago.

Ran into one of the all-time great teams in the final, came within 2 goals. We could not have asked for more from these men.

CU77
Amazing season, thank you players and coaches! Playing on Memorial Day was an accomplishment few of us fans would have believed possible four months ago.

Ran into one of the all-time great teams in the final, came within 2 goals. We could not have asked for more from these men.

+1. Perfectly stated!

Great Effort and am Very proud of this team. I will just say McNaney the Maryland Goalie reminded me of Dan Mackesey who was such a quick and mobile Goalie on those Cornell teams in 1976 and 1977.

scoop85
Just fell short, but too big a hole ultimately. The Cornell defense was outstanding, especially after the 1st quarter. We hit 3 pipes, and McEnaney was terrific, although their D forced us into a lot of tough shots. But what a ride for this team, and we acquitted ourselves so well against a team people have been calling the best of all time.

4 pipes! The Piatelli no goal would have counted if it went straight in instead of ricocheting off of McNaney's butt.

Incredible first 10, incredible last 20. When Maryland got the offense clicking it was terrifying and McNaney was near-impenetrable. I don't know what we could have done better that seemed achievable. Heck of a run to close out the year. LGR.

toddlose

CU77
Amazing season, thank you players and coaches! Playing on Memorial Day was an accomplishment few of us fans would have believed possible four months ago.

Ran into one of the all-time great teams in the final, came within 2 goals. We could not have asked for more from these men.

+1. Perfectly stated!

Exactly how I would have put it.

+ another 1.

The coaching staff did an unfathomably good job. I don’t understand how this was even possible after the last two years.

That said, the transfer portal (in conjunction with the blanket fifth year of eligibility) is more garbage that we are going to have to contend with going forward. A first-team all-American midfielder graduates from Cornell. Next year, he and his sixth-year senior teammates score enough goals to make the difference against Cornell in the championship game. How much sense would that have made to anybody five years ago?

BearLover
The coaching staff did an unfathomably good job. I don’t understand how this was even possible after the last two years.

That said, the transfer portal (in conjunction with the blanket fifth year of eligibility) is more garbage that we are going to have to contend with going forward. A first-team all-American midfielder graduates from Cornell. Next year, he and his sixth-year senior teammates score enough goals to make the difference against Cornell in the championship game. How much sense would that have made to anybody five years ago?

I don't know how the NC$$ determines Coach of the Year. But it's hard to imagine anyone but Buczek and his staff deserving it more. Tillman did a great job, but he had a loaded deck. Buczek, OTOH, drew an inside straight.

I felt sorry for the Cornell pep band at the game. They barely got a chance to be heard over the too-loud stadium sound system. Since this was a college championship game you would think the NCAA would give a pep band from one of the participating schools a chance to be heard at least a few times during the game. But sitting across the field from the pep band, I wouldn't have known they were there if I hadn't seen them preparing to go to their seats.

Not sure how widely known this is, but Gavin Adler just confirmed he’ll be back for @CornellLacrosse next year.

Asked “Does watching Maryland accept the trophy motivated you.”

"Absolutely." pic.twitter.com/G7timqUGvZ

— Terry Foy (@TerenceFoy) May 30, 2022

The loss stings but there is a lot of positives to take away.

1. The team made what is probably one of the best every Lax teams play a full 4 quarters to win.

2. The defense was epic. They held a great offense to 9 points. They forced a lot of turnovers and were tenacious on ground balls

3. The offense did not fold and made a great run at the end.

4. Nobody expected us or the other Ivy's to run deep into the season.

5. I suspect that it will be a lot easier to recruit in the near future. I am going to guess that playing for Coach Buczek will be a draw given what he has done. He is only 10 or so years older than the 18+ year old players he is recruiting and had the credentials that will impress.

Thanks to all the seniors for a great year! LGR

A great season, and something to build on.

May hockey now follow with a title game appearance.

Congratulations to both teams. What an amazing effort by Cornell. That showed a lot of guts and the graduating seniors, who contributed so much to this program, should absolutely walk away with their heads held high. While it's tough to come up just short, this feels better than the last time Cornell was in the championship game.

The future of Cornell lacrosse looks bright with Connor Buczek at the helm. As Quint Kessenich said during the semifinal, "I have to be honest, they [Cornell athletics] are going to have to open their wallet to keep him [Buczek]." I know that Kessenich is not the most popular person among Cornell fans, but I can't disagree with him here.

Maryland is one of those once in a generation teams (I hope...I obviously don't want to see them have the same unbeatable season next year). Congratulations to Coach Tillman, who went to a pretty good school himself.

However, Maryland's championship can't be considered legit until they play Notre Dame, at a date and location to be determined by the Pope himself.

FallCreek
I suspect that it will be a lot easier to recruit in the near future. I am going to guess that playing for Coach Buczek will be a draw given what he has done. He is only 10 or so years older than the 18+ year old players he is recruiting and had the credentials that will impress.

Thanks to all the seniors for a great year! LGR

Absolutely, I’m certain that every top recruit was watching on ESPN. The announcers praised the Cornell program and spoke highly of its storied history. Coach Buczek not only has a high Lacrosse IQ, but has academic credentials to match. He’s the kind of coach I’d like my son to play for, but my son is 22 years older than Connor.

LGR
.

George64

FallCreek
I suspect that it will be a lot easier to recruit in the near future. I am going to guess that playing for Coach Buczek will be a draw given what he has done. He is only 10 or so years older than the 18+ year old players he is recruiting and had the credentials that will impress.

Thanks to all the seniors for a great year! LGR

Absolutely, I’m certain that every top recruit was watching on ESPN. The announcers praised the Cornell program and spoke highly of its storied history. Coach Buczek not only has a high Lacrosse IQ, but has academic credentials to match. He’s the kind of coach I’d like my son to play for, but my son is 22 years older than Connor.

LGR
.

I hear they're making grandsons now.

Weder

Not sure how widely known this is, but Gavin Adler just confirmed he’ll be back for @CornellLacrosse next year.

Asked “Does watching Maryland accept the trophy motivated you.”

"Absolutely." pic.twitter.com/G7timqUGvZ

— Terry Foy (@TerenceFoy) May 30, 2022

Excellent news.

Swampy

BearLover
The coaching staff did an unfathomably good job. I don’t understand how this was even possible after the last two years.

That said, the transfer portal (in conjunction with the blanket fifth year of eligibility) is more garbage that we are going to have to contend with going forward. A first-team all-American midfielder graduates from Cornell. Next year, he and his sixth-year senior teammates score enough goals to make the difference against Cornell in the championship game. How much sense would that have made to anybody five years ago?

I don't know how the NC$$ determines Coach of the Year. But it's hard to imagine anyone but Buczek and his staff deserving it more. Tillman did a great job, but he had a loaded deck. Buczek, OTOH, drew an inside straight.

The USILA presents the Morris Touchstone Award to the coach of the year. Three Cornell head coaches have won it a total of five times (Moran 1971, 1977, 1987; Pietramala 2000; Tambroni 2009). Tillman has yet to win one.

The award isn't given until December at the men's lacrosse coaches summit. (see last year)

kingpin248

Swampy

BearLover
The coaching staff did an unfathomably good job. I don’t understand how this was even possible after the last two years.

That said, the transfer portal (in conjunction with the blanket fifth year of eligibility) is more garbage that we are going to have to contend with going forward. A first-team all-American midfielder graduates from Cornell. Next year, he and his sixth-year senior teammates score enough goals to make the difference against Cornell in the championship game. How much sense would that have made to anybody five years ago?

I don't know how the NC$$ determines Coach of the Year. But it's hard to imagine anyone but Buczek and his staff deserving it more. Tillman did a great job, but he had a loaded deck. Buczek, OTOH, drew an inside straight.

The USILA presents the Morris Touchstone Award to the coach of the year. Three Cornell head coaches have won it a total of five times (Moran 1971, 1977, 1987; Pietramala 2000; Tambroni 2009). Tillman has yet to win one.

The award isn't given until December at the men's lacrosse coaches summit. (see last year)

That Tillman hasn't won it is mind boggling

scoop85

kingpin248

Swampy

BearLover
The coaching staff did an unfathomably good job. I don’t understand how this was even possible after the last two years.

That said, the transfer portal (in conjunction with the blanket fifth year of eligibility) is more garbage that we are going to have to contend with going forward. A first-team all-American midfielder graduates from Cornell. Next year, he and his sixth-year senior teammates score enough goals to make the difference against Cornell in the championship game. How much sense would that have made to anybody five years ago?

I don't know how the NC$$ determines Coach of the Year. But it's hard to imagine anyone but Buczek and his staff deserving it more. Tillman did a great job, but he had a loaded deck. Buczek, OTOH, drew an inside straight.

The USILA presents the Morris Touchstone Award to the coach of the year. Three Cornell head coaches have won it a total of five times (Moran 1971, 1977, 1987; Pietramala 2000; Tambroni 2009). Tillman has yet to win one.

The award isn't given until December at the men's lacrosse coaches summit. (see last year)

That Tillman hasn't won it is mind boggling

…and doesn’t bode well for anyone else winning it this year after the year MD had.

We move up 8 spots to No. 2 in the final media poll of the season. Five Ivies ranked in top 10.