Navy will be a tough opponent this year. Nice to see them getting back on track, but it makes an already tough schedule tougher. Not a lot of gimmes this year.NovaHound wrote: ↑Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:19 pm https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... son-top-20
Can't argue with much of this ranking, although I believe Navy deserves Top 20 ranking...And I guess that is why we play the game
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Loyola dropped the early season game to Lehigh and didn’t get a chance to play the rematch when they were rounding into form in May. Lehigh likely thinks they would have won that one too. It was good for Lehigh to win a PL champ, And Lehigh is the defending PL champ until the next is crowned.houndace1 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:56 am https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... e-schedule
USLAX and IL reported similar pieces with CBS Sports network announcing the TV schedule for the spring.
Loyola has 3 games on TV for the matchups against Navy, Boston University, and Lehigh.
Biggest game IMO is the lehigh contest, there will obviously be strong feelings considering last years game and then the cancellation of the patriot league championship
It’s a good lesson for the hounds that every matchup matters. Especially during covid.
Should be a good one.
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Yes you guys pulled a fast one, I think you had inside informationkramerica.inc wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:46 pmLoyola dropped the early season game to Lehigh and didn’t get a chance to play the rematch when they were rounding into form in May. Lehigh likely thinks they would have won that one too. It was good for Lehigh to win a PL champ, And Lehigh is the defending PL champ until the next is crowned.houndace1 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:56 am https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... e-schedule
USLAX and IL reported similar pieces with CBS Sports network announcing the TV schedule for the spring.
Loyola has 3 games on TV for the matchups against Navy, Boston University, and Lehigh.
Biggest game IMO is the lehigh contest, there will obviously be strong feelings considering last years game and then the cancellation of the patriot league championship
It’s a good lesson for the hounds that every matchup matters. Especially during covid.
Should be a good one.
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The only difference between this and the Hopkins thread is we have 104 pageskramerica.inc wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:21 am The major difference is that Chase’s laundry was public, documented in the newspapers and by directly involved over people on social media. This is just unsubstantiated hearsay, rumors and could be libel.
Aside, it’s just classless. This isn’t the Hopkins thread.
Greyhound fans are better than that.
Fanlax took down posts in the politics forum that were unsubstantiated rumors. This seems more egregious.
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Didn’t pull squat. Loyola had no control over the testing debacle whatsoever. That was the PL’s call. The coaching staff and kids were devastated. Hounds definitely wanted to play that game. If you think otherwise, you don’t know Toomey and aren’t familiar with the Greyhound mindset.lorin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:24 pmYes you guys pulled a fast one, I think you had inside informationkramerica.inc wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:46 pmLoyola dropped the early season game to Lehigh and didn’t get a chance to play the rematch when they were rounding into form in May. Lehigh likely thinks they would have won that one too. It was good for Lehigh to win a PL champ, And Lehigh is the defending PL champ until the next is crowned.houndace1 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:56 am https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... e-schedule
USLAX and IL reported similar pieces with CBS Sports network announcing the TV schedule for the spring.
Loyola has 3 games on TV for the matchups against Navy, Boston University, and Lehigh.
Biggest game IMO is the lehigh contest, there will obviously be strong feelings considering last years game and then the cancellation of the patriot league championship
It’s a good lesson for the hounds that every matchup matters. Especially during covid.
Should be a good one.
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Just took a look at the SOS of the posted schedules. Turns out that the Hounds have the toughest non-conf schedule of any team that has released their schedule so far. Their average opponent overall has a LaxElo rating of 1593 (15th best). But their non-conf opponents have an average LaxElo rating of 1751.
Next closest is JHU, with an average NC LaxElo of 1682.
Love to see Coach Toomey follow up the F4 run with a really tough schedule. So glad we are going to have a full slate of intersectional games this year.
Next closest is JHU, with an average NC LaxElo of 1682.
Love to see Coach Toomey follow up the F4 run with a really tough schedule. So glad we are going to have a full slate of intersectional games this year.
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It’s a great schedule. Can’t wait. Hope for great health and a bunch of really fun games to watchlaxreference wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:25 pm Just took a look at the SOS of the posted schedules. Turns out that the Hounds have the toughest non-conf schedule of any team that has released their schedule so far. Their average opponent overall has a LaxElo rating of 1593 (15th best). But their non-conf opponents have an average LaxElo rating of 1751.
Next closest is JHU, with an average NC LaxElo of 1682.
Love to see Coach Toomey follow up the F4 run with a really tough schedule. So glad we are going to have a full slate of intersectional games this year.
I mean right out of the gate you get @Maryland, @Hopkins, and Rutgers at home...outstanding
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I agree with all the comments regarding the strength of the schedule. It has the potential to be one of our strongest ever, thanks to a brutal out-of-conference slate and a stronger-than-usual Patriot League.Laxfan#1969 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:18 pmIt’s a great schedule. Can’t wait. Hope for great health and a bunch of really fun games to watchlaxreference wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:25 pm Just took a look at the SOS of the posted schedules. Turns out that the Hounds have the toughest non-conf schedule of any team that has released their schedule so far. Their average opponent overall has a LaxElo rating of 1593 (15th best). But their non-conf opponents have an average LaxElo rating of 1751.
Next closest is JHU, with an average NC LaxElo of 1682.
Love to see Coach Toomey follow up the F4 run with a really tough schedule. So glad we are going to have a full slate of intersectional games this year.
I mean right out of the gate you get @Maryland, @Hopkins, and Rutgers at home...outstanding
One team that hasn't been mentioned yet is Towson. They're going to have a chip on their shoulders for being ignored in the preseason chatter, plus the confidence of having pulled the upset last year.
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Was thinking the same exact thing about Towson this year. They always play us tough and should be a handful again.
They were young last year, and that explained a lot of their inconsistencies. But they played a ton of good teams tough and rounded into better shape late. Nads is a fantastic coach and even in a year that has a TON of blue chip teams returning lots of 5th year players, I could see them finishing the year in the top 10-15.
They were young last year, and that explained a lot of their inconsistencies. But they played a ton of good teams tough and rounded into better shape late. Nads is a fantastic coach and even in a year that has a TON of blue chip teams returning lots of 5th year players, I could see them finishing the year in the top 10-15.
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I have a question for those who have either played for Toomey or know the inside of the program.
What exactly is their style and M.O for both offense and defense?
Offensively - do they try to structure teams around one guy as the x attackman, similar to what they did when they had Justin Ward and Spencer in their relative years.
Defensively - Are they aggressive on ball to try and create turnovers, or is it a more passive zone?
I've been rewatching games on youtube from recent seasons and have always had these questions running through to see what trend they will use effectively for 2022
What exactly is their style and M.O for both offense and defense?
Offensively - do they try to structure teams around one guy as the x attackman, similar to what they did when they had Justin Ward and Spencer in their relative years.
Defensively - Are they aggressive on ball to try and create turnovers, or is it a more passive zone?
I've been rewatching games on youtube from recent seasons and have always had these questions running through to see what trend they will use effectively for 2022
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Forget Lafayette being a trap game . Rollover win.GreyingHound wrote: ↑Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:14 pmI agree with all the comments regarding the strength of the schedule. It has the potential to be one of our strongest ever, thanks to a brutal out-of-conference slate and a stronger-than-usual Patriot League.Laxfan#1969 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:18 pmIt’s a great schedule. Can’t wait. Hope for great health and a bunch of really fun games to watchlaxreference wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:25 pm Just took a look at the SOS of the posted schedules. Turns out that the Hounds have the toughest non-conf schedule of any team that has released their schedule so far. Their average opponent overall has a LaxElo rating of 1593 (15th best). But their non-conf opponents have an average LaxElo rating of 1751.
Next closest is JHU, with an average NC LaxElo of 1682.
Love to see Coach Toomey follow up the F4 run with a really tough schedule. So glad we are going to have a full slate of intersectional games this year.
I mean right out of the gate you get @Maryland, @Hopkins, and Rutgers at home...outstanding
One team that hasn't been mentioned yet is Towson. They're going to have a chip on their shoulders for being ignored in the preseason chatter, plus the confidence of having pulled the upset last year.
However agree on being leery about Towson , not sure how Loyola would not be mentally prepared to play them but there is your trap game.
The Tigers will be improved and cant be overlooked .
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Terry Foy twitter
August "Mustang" Sally has transferred to @LoyolaMLAX, a spokesperson confirmed to IL. A SSDM who played in every game for @SpiderMLAX as a sophomore last year, he picked up 13 GB and caused 4 TOs.
He joins a Greyhound shortstick unit looking to replace Matt Higgins.
August "Mustang" Sally has transferred to @LoyolaMLAX, a spokesperson confirmed to IL. A SSDM who played in every game for @SpiderMLAX as a sophomore last year, he picked up 13 GB and caused 4 TOs.
He joins a Greyhound shortstick unit looking to replace Matt Higgins.
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Mustang Sally,
I’ll have to put your flat feet on the ground.
I’ll have to put your flat feet on the ground.
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Specialization but valuable role . Defensive middies can make or break a defense . Every team needs a few good dm's and two way mids.
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SSDM’s are underrated and at times least appreciated position in the game. Usually the best athletes on the field
Love the ones that can actually transition to early offense...an SSDM that has offensive skills can be special type of player...little hype and recognition...just grinding
I’ve not seen Sally play but adding depth and experience helps
IMO, This was really the only position of need for Loyola
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Completely agree! I love this news!Laxfan#1969 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:36 pmMost underrated and at times least appreciated position in the game. Usually the best athletes on the field
Love the ones that can actually transition to early offense...a special type of player...little hype and recognition...just grinding
This was really the only position of need for Loyola
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Laxfan#1969 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:36 pmSSDM’s are underrated and at times least appreciated position in the game. Usually the best athletes on the field
Love the ones that can actually transition to early offense...an SSDM that has offensive skills can be special type of player...little hype and recognition...just grinding
I’ve not seen Sally play but adding depth and experience helps
IMO, This was really the only position of need for Loyola
his highlight tape from HS showed him playing as an offensive midfielder, so he has the traits there.
Richmond used him as a SSDM, and he can definitely run the field to be a threat in transition (which IMO, the team should take more chances to score in transition with fast break opportunities)
If the 6v6 offense is as good as advertised this year from scrimmage reports, then why not add the extra scoring threat with SSDM's and LSM's staying on the field?
They got a couple goals using this method last year with Higgins in the PL semifinal Army game, and lets not forget that Middleton and Mcnulty can shoot it as well
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I would guess 90% of college SSDM’s played offense or both ways in high school. Once they get to college they quickly get moved based on need and skill. So while guys have skills, it’s more based on program style.houndace1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:40 amLaxfan#1969 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:36 pmSSDM’s are underrated and at times least appreciated position in the game. Usually the best athletes on the field
Love the ones that can actually transition to early offense...an SSDM that has offensive skills can be special type of player...little hype and recognition...just grinding
I’ve not seen Sally play but adding depth and experience helps
IMO, This was really the only position of need for Loyola
his highlight tape from HS showed him playing as an offensive midfielder, so he has the traits there.
Richmond used him as a SSDM, and he can definitely run the field to be a threat in transition (which IMO, the team should take more chances to score in transition with fast break opportunities)
If the 6v6 offense is as good as advertised this year from scrimmage reports, then why not add the extra scoring threat with SSDM's and LSM's staying on the field?
They got a couple goals using this method last year with Higgins in the PL semifinal Army game, and lets not forget that Middleton and Mcnulty can shoot it as well
We get out after it a little and you’re correct, higgy was good in transition...I’d have to look back at his points last year to see what that looked like. McNulty is not affraid to sling it in transition. I see Sally only had 1 goal last year...so he’s probably not gonna be staying on for offense and/or he didn’t have the green light. Some guys are green light guys and some are told only shoot if it’s a perfect situation...otherwise dump it and get off ASAP
Loyola has so many weapons on the offense this year, they are gonna be strong. Adding pressure in transition only helps...but again it’s gotta be in the staffs DNA and you gotta have the right guys as SSDM’s to play fast.
Rutgers is a good example of a coach and DNA that likes playing fast and their SSDM’s are really good offensively. They attack in transition and stay on...but they have personnel at that position that drives that type of approach
Loyola gets up and down, but it seems like in most cases McNulty stays on and the shorties get off for the offensive talent
Regardless, back to the main point...getting this young man from Richmond helps a position that might have been a little thin or say inexperienced and worst case, it gives us depth...which you need everywhere. Injuries happen as we saw last year
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Not sure how many of you have Instagram but the mens page put out a little reel of their first day back to campus for January practices in anticipation for the spring season.
Not much to go off of as the clip consisted of shooting lines, faceoffs and Mcnulty’s speech at the end. But like many other programs, the men look raring to go. First scrimmage is in a couple weeks and then the opener against UMD on Feb 12th.
I just want to know who in the world is jersey number 66 in the video because he’s not on the roster page
Not much to go off of as the clip consisted of shooting lines, faceoffs and Mcnulty’s speech at the end. But like many other programs, the men look raring to go. First scrimmage is in a couple weeks and then the opener against UMD on Feb 12th.
I just want to know who in the world is jersey number 66 in the video because he’s not on the roster page
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Heard that Joey Kamish was back on the practice field. That's good news!!! Think abut it - Lindley, Olmstead, James. Kamish, Poitras, Higgins, Wigley, Bateman, Lindsey, Decker, etc...