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[Dr. Tact]

17-5??

Don’t know about that.

I think Clemson gives them a good game, but UVA wins by at least several goals, maybe more.

I think this could be a trap game for the Hoos, but I think you are right Bill

Nice win for Loyola yesterday, but only caught the first half. Looks like decent scoring distribution too.

Been reading alot about "reloading"....Seems like (at least with the small sample size) Loyola may have done that (to some degree). Lots of big shoes to fill on the offense, but the strength is still in the Defense, the goalie and the assisted goals. We will see how they do against Florida and then Cuse...I think Florida is a toss up, Cuse a heavy favorite. Only other game that should cause concern is Princeton. Could finish 15-2 or 17-3, if they can avoid tripping up (Georgetown, Penn State, etc.)

Teams should be noticing production from #7 and 11, focusing on shutting them down....will put more pressure on #9 and 22 to carry the team a bit more.

You said it perfectly. I think 22 will have a great year and will hit her peak late in the season. Watched 35 a lot in high school and she was amazing. Good to finally see her get consistent minutes. I think she knows her role and will buy into it. 15 doing well so far. I want to see 5 do more.

I agree with you. Love me some 35 and 15 success. Hounds missing another good one #25.

What do you think on the move from X to wing with 22?

[Matnum PI]

This Weekend's Top 25 Games, in order...

1 North Carolina vs Boston College 3/3/2023
2 Maryland vs Denver 3/5/2023
3 James Madison vs Ohio State 3/4/2023
4 Penn State vs Loyola 3/4/2023
5 USC vs Villanova 3/5/2023
6 Stanford vs Stony Brook 3/3/2023
7 UConn vs UMass 3/4/2023
8 Duke vs Notre Dame 3/4/2023
9 Virginia vs Clemson 3/3/2023
10 Yale vs Princeton 3/4/2023
11 Louisville vs Pitt 3/5/2023
12 Dartmouth vs Cornell 3/5/2023
13 Syracuse vs Virginia Tech 3/5/2023
14 Drexel vs Johns Hopkins 3/4/2023
15 Northwestern vs Vanderbilt 3/4/2023
16 Richmond vs Navy 3/5/2023
17 Delaware vs Georgetown 3/4/2023
18 USC vs High Point 3/3/2023
19 Louisville vs Cincinnati 3/3/2023
20 Columbia vs Penn 3/4/2023
21 Virginia vs Elon 3/5/2023
22 American vs Mercer 3/4/2023
23 Hofstra vs Army 3/4/2023
24 Towson vs Central Michigan 3/4/2023
25 Florida vs Arizona State 3/5/2023

[Seacoaster(1)]

This Weekend's Top 25 Games, in order...

1 North Carolina vs Boston College 3/4/2023
2 Maryland vs Denver 3/5/2023
3 James Madison vs Ohio State 3/4/2023
4 Penn State vs Loyola 3/4/2023
5 USC vs Villanova 3/5/2023
6 Stanford vs Stony Brook 3/3/2023
7 UConn vs UMass 3/4/2023
8 Duke vs Notre Dame 3/4/2023
9 Virginia vs Clemson 3/3/2023
10 Yale vs Princeton 3/4/2023
11 Louisville vs Pitt 3/5/2023
12 Dartmouth vs Cornell 3/5/2023
13 Syracuse vs Virginia Tech 3/5/2023
14 Drexel vs Johns Hopkins 3/4/2023
15 Northwestern vs Vanderbilt 3/4/2023
16 Richmond vs Navy 3/5/2023
17 Delaware vs Georgetown 3/4/2023
18 USC vs High Point 3/3/2023
19 Louisville vs Cincinnati 3/3/2023
20 Columbia vs Penn 3/4/2023
21 Virginia vs Elon 3/5/2023
22 American vs Mercer 3/4/2023
23 Hofstra vs Army 3/4/2023
24 Towson vs Central Michigan 3/4/2023
25 Florida vs Arizona State 3/5/2023

I thought/think that the BC-UNC game is at 4:00 this afternoon, not tomorrow.

[Matnum PI]

I thought/think that the BC-UNC game is at 4:00 this afternoon, not tomorrow.

I think/thought you're right. Amended. Thank you.

[user1020]

17-5??

Don’t know about that.

I think Clemson gives them a good game, but UVA wins by at least several goals, maybe more.

I think this could be a trap game for the Hoos, but I think you are right Bill

Nice win for Loyola yesterday, but only caught the first half. Looks like decent scoring distribution too.

Been reading alot about "reloading"....Seems like (at least with the small sample size) Loyola may have done that (to some degree). Lots of big shoes to fill on the offense, but the strength is still in the Defense, the goalie and the assisted goals. We will see how they do against Florida and then Cuse...I think Florida is a toss up, Cuse a heavy favorite. Only other game that should cause concern is Princeton. Could finish 15-2 or 17-3, if they can avoid tripping up (Georgetown, Penn State, etc.)

Teams should be noticing production from #7 and 11, focusing on shutting them down....will put more pressure on #9 and 22 to carry the team a bit more.

You said it perfectly. I think 22 will have a great year and will hit her peak late in the season. Watched 35 a lot in high school and she was amazing. Good to finally see her get consistent minutes. I think she knows her role and will buy into it. 15 doing well so far. I want to see 5 do more.

I agree with you. Love me some 35 and 15 success. Hounds missing another good one #25.

What do you think on the move from X to wing with 22?

Saw 25 is out and that’s a big loss. I believe another defender is out too. Not quite sure how I feel about it yet. Helps her dodging but might take away assists. What’s your opinion?

[Matnum PI]

Today's Best Games

1 Maryland vs Denver
2 USC vs Villanova
3 Syracuse vs Virginia Tech
4 Louisville vs Pitt
5 Dartmouth vs Cornell
6 Richmond vs Navy
7 Virginia vs Elon
8 Florida vs Arizona State
9 Niagara vs Binghamton
10 Northwestern vs Youngstown State
11 San Diego State vs High Point
12 Marquette vs Detroit Mercy
13 Kent State vs UC Davis
14 Stetson vs UMass Lowell
15 Saint Francis vs Delaware State
16 Longwood vs Clemson
17 Wofford vs East Carolina
18 Manhattan vs Lindenwood
19 George Mason vs Oregon

[Matnum PI]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

[Dr. Tact]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

Not much to watch beyond the top 2....and I am not sure the top 1 is worth watching....

[Seacoaster(1)]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

Not much to watch beyond the top 2....and I am not sure the top 1 is worth watching....

Agreed; my guess is that the BC-Brown game will be functionally over by the end of the first quarter. On the other hand, what do you think of the Hound-Hoya matchup Doc? Haven't followed Georgetown this year.

[Dr. Tact]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

Not much to watch beyond the top 2....and I am not sure the top 1 is worth watching....

Agreed; my guess is that the BC-Brown game will be functionally over by the end of the first quarter. On the other hand, what do you think of the Hound-Hoya matchup Doc? Haven't followed Georgetown this year.

I havent seen them this year....based on their record, it looks like they are down...I don't see it as a close game. I'll be watching though. It is the eve of the anniversary of #13's Nasal Fracture @ Cooper Field.

[user1020]

Hounds will start hot. Georgetown will get a few and then Hounds will pull away. 16-7 Win

[Dr. Tact]

Hounds will start hot. Georgetown will get a few and then Hounds will pull away. 16-7 Win

I like the cut of your jib

[Madlax59]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

Not much to watch beyond the top 2....and I am not sure the top 1 is worth watching....

Agreed; my guess is that the BC-Brown game will be functionally over by the end of the first quarter. On the other hand, what do you think of the Hound-Hoya matchup Doc? Haven't followed Georgetown this year.

BC once again playing indoors . Is weather that bad up north ? Also what’s wrong with their lacrosse stadium? Going forward their games outside are in the football stadium…

I know it’s early - all tied up at 3 end of first quarter . But kinda suprised starting Hall for BC after the shelling last game .

[LaxThoughts]

Today's 25 Best Games:

1 Boston College vs Brown
2 Loyola vs Georgetown
3 Liberty vs James Madison
4 Vanderbilt vs Penn State
5 San Diego State vs Villanova
6 Marist vs Temple
7 Jacksonville vs UMass Lowell
8 Maryland vs William & Mary
9 Navy vs Mount St Mary's
10 Clemson vs Campbell
11 Old Dominion vs Richmond
12 Elon vs Virginia Tech
13 Binghamton vs Colgate
14 Iona vs Lafayette
15 Holy Cross vs Quinnipiac
16 Kent State vs Delaware State
17 Sacred Heart vs New Hampshire
18 Gardner-Webb vs Robert Morris
19 Radford vs Kennesaw State

Not much to watch beyond the top 2....and I am not sure the top 1 is worth watching....

Agreed; my guess is that the BC-Brown game will be functionally over by the end of the first quarter. On the other hand, what do you think of the Hound-Hoya matchup Doc? Haven't followed Georgetown this year.

BC once again playing indoors . Is weather that bad up north ? Also what’s wrong with their lacrosse stadium? Going forward their games outside are in the football stadium…

I know it’s early - all tied up at 3 end of first quarter . But kinda suprised starting Hall for BC after the shelling last game .

I think it's their last scheduled indoor game. It is clear that some parents are in there. Wonder if they are pulling the same BS as Notre Dame did in their outdoor stadium, allowing in only their own fans but not the opposition's.

[njbill]

It’s pretty low rent to advertise that the game is “closed to the public” when in fact it is not. It’s also low rent to allow Boston College fans to attend but not fans of the opposing team. If seating is limited, split the tickets between fans for both teams.

This sort of practice sprang up during Covid at some schools. It really wasn’t defensible then, but now there is zero justification for it.

I’m not sure what Notre Dame game you are referring to. From watching the Clemson at ND indoor game earlier this year, it was a clear that a lot of Clemson fans were there.

[LaxThoughts]

It’s pretty low rent to advertise that the game is “closed to the public” when in fact it is not. It’s also low rent to allow Boston College fans to attend but not fans of the opposing team. If seating is limited, split the tickets between fans for both teams.

This sort of practice sprang up during Covid at some schools. It really wasn’t defensible then, but now there is zero justification for it.

What Notre Dame game are you referring to? From watching the Clemson game, it was a clear that a lot of Clemson fans were there.

During Covid -- Notre Dame allowed only its fans into its OUTDOOR 2,500-capacity stadium, not even counting the bleachers on the side or the open field on the far end. Ridiculous. Not bitter at all.

[njbill]

Agree that that was uncalled for and unnecessary. I am aware of at least one private high school in New Jersey that did that.

It is one thing to do that during Covid. It is quite another to continue this practice now that Covid is hopefully behind us.

[Seacoaster(1)]

Nice win by Vandy over Penn State. Vanderbilt scores to go ahead 10-9 with a little over 5:00 to go, loses possession at the draw, stops an FPS, and holds on. Big 10 having a rough go of things in the early weeks.

[Dr. Tact]

Nice win by Vandy over Penn State. Vanderbilt scores to go ahead 10-9 with a little over 5:00 to go, loses possession at the draw, stops an FPS, and holds on. Big 10 having a rough go of things in the early weeks.

I was thinking about this game...thinking it could be close. I guess We are aren't

[Dr. Tact]

Agree that that was uncalled for and unnecessary. I am aware of at least one private high school in New Jersey that did that.

It is one thing to do that during Covid. It is quite another to continue this practice now that Covid is hopefully behind us.

Not exactly the same, but maddening still....

During the Covid time, we had a Fall season weekend league for HS girls in Montgomery County or maybe Frederick. The Health department decided that we could not be within 200 yards of the games. So, to prevent us potentially Covid carrying parents from being near the girls and watching their games, the parents all had to sit together in one area , squinting. Not like a parent to parent transmission could happen