Re: 2023 world lacrosse men's championship
Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:13 am
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Yeah I’ve listened to the podcast. I get veteran leadership, but you can get that by having one veteran attackman. You don’t need all three to fill that role. And him touting “roster flexibility” for the reason Sowers and O’Neill were selected is funny. Fact of the matter is that those two were the only two offensive players he let play both roles in the tryout process. You don’t think Wisnauskas couldn’t hammer those same left side time and room step downs from up top. You don’t think Gray and Shellenberger could feast on short sticks and bump down to attack if needed? It was all about who Dino wanted to give the opportunities to.LaxAllStars wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:13 am USA Coach John Danowski on selection process
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+1BigTom5 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:03 am This USA team is very underwhelming. Way too many legacy picks instead of picking the best players. Attack of Pannell, Rambo, McArdle would be a great grouping in 2019, but all are far past their prime right now. Best player is Sowers. He should be the focal point at attack but is instead running midfield. Guys like Wisnauskas, Ament, Brad Smith, Moore, Gray, Shellenberger and Costabile all come to mind as younger guys who could have brought more pop. Without the massive faceoff advantage they’d be in serious trouble.
Not totally convinced but very possible. Maybe concerned about being second guessed if they lose? I don’t see that happening but maybe.BigTom5 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:24 pmYeah I’ve listened to the podcast. I get veteran leadership, but you can get that by having one veteran attackman. You don’t need all three to fill that role. And him touting “roster flexibility” for the reason Sowers and O’Neill were selected is funny. Fact of the matter is that those two were the only two offensive players he let play both roles in the tryout process. You don’t think Wisnauskas couldn’t hammer those same left side time and room step downs from up top. You don’t think Gray and Shellenberger could feast on short sticks and bump down to attack if needed? It was all about who Dino wanted to give the opportunities to.LaxAllStars wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:13 am USA Coach John Danowski on selection process
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Was Holman injured.....not sure I pick Pannell or Conrad over Holman, they already have plenty SSMD's and A/M listed. I believe Holman has far more upside than the others I noted. Plus, the chemistry with Schreiber they had with the Archers.OCanada wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:52 pmNot totally convinced but very possible. Maybe concerned about being second guessed if they lose? I don’t see that happening but maybe.BigTom5 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:24 pmYeah I’ve listened to the podcast. I get veteran leadership, but you can get that by having one veteran attackman. You don’t need all three to fill that role. And him touting “roster flexibility” for the reason Sowers and O’Neill were selected is funny. Fact of the matter is that those two were the only two offensive players he let play both roles in the tryout process. You don’t think Wisnauskas couldn’t hammer those same left side time and room step downs from up top. You don’t think Gray and Shellenberger could feast on short sticks and bump down to attack if needed? It was all about who Dino wanted to give the opportunities to.LaxAllStars wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:13 am USA Coach John Danowski on selection process
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My line up would be Starting Attack Ament - Gray - Sowers and I would have Rob Pannell in the booth with Brendan Burke, I would have Rambo as team party planner and I would assign Quint food critic with no on air visibility.BigTom5 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:24 pmYeah I’ve listened to the podcast. I get veteran leadership, but you can get that by having one veteran attackman. You don’t need all three to fill that role. And him touting “roster flexibility” for the reason Sowers and O’Neill were selected is funny. Fact of the matter is that those two were the only two offensive players he let play both roles in the tryout process. You don’t think Wisnauskas couldn’t hammer those same left side time and room step downs from up top. You don’t think Gray and Shellenberger could feast on short sticks and bump down to attack if needed? It was all about who Dino wanted to give the opportunities to.LaxAllStars wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 11:13 am USA Coach John Danowski on selection process
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My same argument as well, a couple posts back. They may very well be banking on the ole "Offense wins games, Defense wins championships". Shore up the defense, kill the clock, then win the faceoff, do the same with the clock when on O.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
O'Neill did not play well yesterday in the first half. He has to know his role in the offense, and that is his strong lefty shot. He might be able to do the big wand wave in college, but he that didn't fly last night against defenders his size.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
Agree with that. Which gets back to my point about Sowers. He can break a defense down more than anyone I've seen in this tournament. Schreiber has been getting more initiation from up top than Pannell has from behind. Putting Sowers behind would render Pannell inactive because he's not running out of the box. Just not sure he was the choice. You have plenty of experience with Rambo and McArdle to be leaders.Wheels wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:17 pmO'Neill did not play well yesterday in the first half. He has to know his role in the offense, and that is his strong lefty shot. He might be able to do the big wand wave in college, but he that didn't fly last night against defenders his size.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
Every defense has been very slow to slide to Pannell, and that's why Sowers should be back at X. Rambo will move the ball ("What's up, Boyle? We're just hitting singles."), but someone has to draw that first slide. US shooters have suffered because they're not getting good looks on the end of multi-pass possessions.
why wouldn't pannell potentially come out of the box? he jogs on... gets a shorty... and dodges him. from behind, wing, or wherever. the 6 v 6 has been conducted at a snail's pace. and then once we lose possession, the mids run off.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:59 pmAgree with that. Which gets back to my point about Sowers. He can break a defense down more than anyone I've seen in this tournament. Schreiber has been getting more initiation from up top than Pannell has from behind. Putting Sowers behind would render Pannell inactive because he's not running out of the box. Just not sure he was the choice. You have plenty of experience with Rambo and McArdle to be leaders.Wheels wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:17 pmO'Neill did not play well yesterday in the first half. He has to know his role in the offense, and that is his strong lefty shot. He might be able to do the big wand wave in college, but he that didn't fly last night against defenders his size.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
Every defense has been very slow to slide to Pannell, and that's why Sowers should be back at X. Rambo will move the ball ("What's up, Boyle? We're just hitting singles."), but someone has to draw that first slide. US shooters have suffered because they're not getting good looks on the end of multi-pass possessions.
Never happen. ESPN wants ACC adulation.JBFortunato wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:18 pm Really impressed with Cooper Perkins and Nick Ossello on the US/England broadcast. Pretty close to flawless, Ossello has some really interesting observations. Would love to see them get work on ESPN college broadcasts.
You have no "business" giving Rob Pannell the back of your hand. Tonight he is leading the offense against England, with 7 points (4-3). His leadership experience in International play is irreplaceable.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
@ 0-3, England is having a tough time.laxfan1313 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:41 pmYou have no "business" giving Rob Pannell the back of your hand. Tonight he is leading the offense against England, with 7 points (4-3). His leadership experience in International play is irreplaceable.1766 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 5:16 pm Danowski definitely made some odd choices particularly offense. Pannell has no business on this team at this point and the rest of the attack is somewhat underwhelming. Would love to see Sowers full time there with O'Neil. If you want to keep Sowers out of the box have Ament behind with any number of guys.
Obvious huge advantage in faceoffs but the one area they got right is defense. Close and rope guys are very good, as are the goalies. Let's be honest though. USA could probably field 5 teams that could have a shot at winning this title. Lacrosse talent has never been deeper.
Actions speak louder than words. Ossello was one the first to throw a punch in the beginning of the PLL. He's a punk. He thinks his Insta posts are hilarious. ESPN can/should do better imo.mdk01 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:36 pmNever happen. ESPN wants ACC adulation.JBFortunato wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:18 pm Really impressed with Cooper Perkins and Nick Ossello on the US/England broadcast. Pretty close to flawless, Ossello has some really interesting observations. Would love to see them get work on ESPN college broadcasts.