Transfer Portal

[Cletus]

You're saying BC, NC and Syracuse are all set for their rosters and wouldn't take Dirks?

That’s what I’m saying

I can't see it. I think any of those three teams (and any team in the NCAA for that matter) would welcome Dirks into the fold with her skill set.

[watcherinthewoods]

She has 3 years of eligibility to add to a very solid 2021 stat line. So immediate impact and potential upside. I have heard acc as well, different geography.

I think many sophomores with three years left to play will explore options if they are not 100% happy. After 2 season with their school/program, they have a good lay of the land and now would be the time to jump.

[Idontknowtherules]

She has 3 years of eligibility to add to a very solid 2021 stat line. So immediate impact and potential upside. I have heard acc as well, different geography.

I think many sophomores with three years left to play will explore options if they are not 100% happy. After 2 season with their school/program, they have a good lay of the land and now would be the time to jump.

I see a VT perhaps. New coach. Great opportunity or maybe Louisville. They can use her for sure

[Lax101]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

[Idontknowtherules]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.
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She was great in a subpar schedule. The pace is not the same as bc or unc. Not sure about that. But you’re as good as those around you so maybe she will be great. I guess time will tell. More goes into a transfer than lacrosse. She’s a rising junior. Credits transferring. Money. Bc is a lot more than penn

[Cletus]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

She was great in a subpar schedule. The pace is not the same as bc or unc. Not sure about that. But you’re as good as those around you so maybe she will be great. I guess time will tell. More goes into a transfer than lacrosse. She’s a rising junior. Credits transferring. Money. Bc is a lot more than penn

I don't agree Dirks played a subpar schedule with Penn State this season. Nine of the thirteen games the Lions played were against ranked opponents. Four vs top 10.


Penn State University

2021 Women's Lacrosse Schedule


Feb 14 - Rutgers - W 20-11

Feb 21 - #7 Maryland - W 15-13

Mar 11 - #3 Northwestern - L 13-24

Mar 13 - #3 Northwestern - L 13-17

Mar 19 - #13 Michigan - L 9-12

Mar 21 - #13 Michigan - W 13-12

Mar 26 - Ohio State - L 12-15

Mar 28 - Ohio State - L 9-11

Apr 7 - Johns Hopkins - L 10-13

Apr 11 - #9 Maryland - W 16-9

Apr 15 - #24 Rutgers - L 16-17

Apr 18 - #20 Johns Hopkins - L 11-13

Apr 29 - #20 Johns Hopkins (QF Big 10 Tournament) - L 9-11



Overall 4-9 .308

Home 4-2

Away 0-6

Neutral 0-1

[Dr. Tact]

Penn State girls.

I am hearing two PSU gals in the portal.

[Cletus]

Penn State girls.

I am hearing two PSU gals in the portal.

Anyone beside Dirks and Suplee?

[watcherinthewoods]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

Reese adding Smith to Pansini and Cordingly. Pretty significant and I am sure she is not done yet.

[watcherinthewoods]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

From what I am hearing, Dirks is headed to the great fly over. But we shall see soon enough.

[Cletus]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

From what I am hearing, Dirks is headed to the great fly over. But we shall see soon enough.

Given that "the great flyover" is the midwestern United States--Notre Dame? Northwestern?

[Cletus]

So what are the 2 ACC schools Dirk's is interested in - I'm guessing it's 2 of the big 3 and likely UNC and BC. I agree both would be interested. Freshman UNC player Shannon Smith just left UNC and is going to MD. Is considered a top 3 middie in 2020 class.

Reese adding Smith to Pansini and Cordingly. Pretty significant and I am sure she is not done yet.

It will be interesting to see if they develop leadership on offense with all the players that will make up the 2022 Terps. They have been without for most of the last three seasons.

[Cagekeeper]

Does anyone know if any Cuse girls have jumped ship after Gait’s departure

[laxstan8]

You're saying BC, NC and Syracuse are all set for their rosters and wouldn't take Dirks?

That’s what I’m saying

I can't see it. I think any of those three teams (and any team in the NCAA for that matter) would welcome Dirks into the fold with her skill set.

If I had to bet money, I would say she would transfer to either Cuse or ND if we are talking solely ACC. Maybe even UNC with Miller leaving and that starting mid spot up for grabs. BC would be hard to penetrate with their starting mids returning (Smith and the Weeks twins).

[Cagekeeper]

You're saying BC, NC and Syracuse are all set for their rosters and wouldn't take Dirks?

That’s what I’m saying

I can't see it. I think any of those three teams (and any team in the NCAA for that matter) would welcome Dirks into the fold with her skill set.

If I had to bet money, I would say she would transfer to either Cuse or ND if we are talking solely ACC. Maybe even UNC with Miller leaving and that starting mid spot up for grabs. BC would be hard to penetrate with their starting mids returning (Smith and the Weeks twins).

Why roster 36 and then take a transfer. I never can understand that. I see nd. Not Cuse. They’re fine. Or unc. They’re fine as well.

[laxstan8]

You're saying BC, NC and Syracuse are all set for their rosters and wouldn't take Dirks?

That’s what I’m saying

I can't see it. I think any of those three teams (and any team in the NCAA for that matter) would welcome Dirks into the fold with her skill set.

If I had to bet money, I would say she would transfer to either Cuse or ND if we are talking solely ACC. Maybe even UNC with Miller leaving and that starting mid spot up for grabs. BC would be hard to penetrate with their starting mids returning (Smith and the Weeks twins).

Why roster 36 and then take a transfer. I never can understand that. I see nd. Not Cuse. They’re fine. Or unc. They’re fine as well.

Good point. Sometimes the kids you recruit don't rise to the level you need them to play at, so you bring in a transfer to push them. Look at Emily Ehle from Georgetown to Cuse. Cuse had a deep roster with tons of talent on the offensive end (and Gait had her come over even having Carney and Hawryschuk before injuries) and Ehle still started and logged a ton of minutes.

With a new HC on the horizon, it's hard to say whether they will take any transfers. But I wouldn't count Cuse out from possibly acquiring Dirks.

[LarryGamLax]

You know what I find funny...why is it that these players in the Portal always seem to run to schools in the top 10? Have ANY of them thought about going to a sound academic school, not in the top 10, and help raise the profile and fortunes of that program? There can be great personal satisfaction and possible reward in that. Think JMU 2018.

The tired scenario of the rich getting richer can be changed IF student-athletes would have a little vision.

[Bart]

You know what I find funny...why is it that these players in the Portal always seem to run to schools in the top 10? Have ANY of them thought about going to a sound academic school, not in the top 10, and help raise the profile and fortunes of that program? There can be great personal satisfaction and possible reward in that. Think JMU 2018.

The tired scenario of the rich getting richer can be changed IF student-athletes would have a little vision.

I might agree with you but the sell is easy. Compare the pitch from a too 10 coach: “ your a great player, come to our school and compete for a national championship. Vs: “come to our school, you can really hep put us on the map”. Imo, the vision for these kids is a championship and the personal satisfaction that comes with that.

[Cletus]

You know what I find funny...why is it that these players in the Portal always seem to run to schools in the top 10? Have ANY of them thought about going to a sound academic school, not in the top 10, and help raise the profile and fortunes of that program? There can be great personal satisfaction and possible reward in that. Think JMU 2018.

The tired scenario of the rich getting richer can be changed IF student-athletes would have a little vision.

I think that's a lofty standard to assume and expect from young folks in college. The desire to play on a team which is a legitimate threat to win the national championship is understandable. Nothing ignoble about wanting to transfer to an established top team--whether they are considered academically sound or otherwise. Maybe things have turned bad where they are for one reason or another and they have some friends on another team they want to join. Maybe their best friend(s) graduated and the team, and by extension the school, no longer has any attraction for them. Or friends on another team tell them how much better it is to play for coach Betty than coach Bob, or vice versa. I'm sure there are a whole host of factors that figure into a person's decision to enter the portal. Sound academics aren't important to everyone. There are other considerations that are just as important to some students. It takes all kinds, as the saying goes.

[Laxallday]

You know what I find funny...why is it that these players in the Portal always seem to run to schools in the top 10? Have ANY of them thought about going to a sound academic school, not in the top 10, and help raise the profile and fortunes of that program? There can be great personal satisfaction and possible reward in that. Think JMU 2018.

The tired scenario of the rich getting richer can be changed IF student-athletes would have a little vision.

Very nice thought…but how many competitive kids working on their game for years in the back yard dream of raising Cornell’s profile and fortunes? It’s not a lack of vision but a vision of helping a team reach its ultimate goal.