Loyola Greyhounds 2023

[Exlaxbro]

So I think it’s time to start to switch in some faces for the midfield

Didn’t happen last year Won’t happen this year Van arsdale has his group that he runs with and that is that And Toomey will not get involved with the offense even if it Mens righting the ship

Hopefully van arsdsle has learned from previous mistakes

What happened to that guy who was on last year who has a kid who is now a freshman on the team. Million man or something like that. He harped on midfielders all last year and he was basically shamed out of here. Guess it was because his kid was coming here. But in retrospect a lot of what he said was true. This year’s freshman are at least getting a chance to play as compared to last years.

If he were correct, then this year's sophomores would be playing a lot. From what we've seen so far, this year's freshman class is far more talented than last year's freshman class. This year's freshman are playing because they are better. So, no, what he said wasn't true.

We've played a lot a faces in both the midfield and attack. McColloch started yesterday in place of Haberman. I don't think the problem is playing more faces. We just need to value possession more and clean up the sloppy turnovers. When we're not winning faceoffs, we can't afford to throw the ball away so much. I'd really like to know what has happened to James. He doesn't seem to be himself lately.

Very true about this years freshmen. From last year’s s class only Roman has produced. Would like to see what Mcgorry would do but I heard he’s out for the year with a knee injury. Same with Sullivan.
James just seems disinterested the last two games. No dodging. No jump. Maybe he’s also hurt.

Probably true. Houlihan seems to be getting some time too. Tough to break in with that defense. Losing the two pillars after this year will hurt some so I hope some other close D guys get more game action to get ready for ‘24.

[laxbro11]

I guess we know how good BU is Took it to Harvard

[GreyingHound]

I guess we know how good BU is Took it to Harvard

BU looked good tonight. Solid defense, great goalie, and at times the offense was really crisp. They will be a tough test for the Hounds.

BU might want to rethink that 10-man ride though. Harvard's goalie had 1 goal on 2 shots.

[Exlaxbro]

They look like they are figuring it out. It will be fun to see how Army, Loyola and now BU will play each other.

[NovaHound]

Here's the rundown for Saturday. All odds favor the Black Knights - good team, home field, can dry off in the locker room if it's raining, excellent coaching, etc... And Hounds haven't played well in Away games.

Here's why I think the Hounds will prevail. This is a wake up call. Pacheco gets his Mojo back and goes 50/50 against stiff competition. Staudt has good day. Offense gets energized and learns who to lean on and when, protects the ball, and helps on the ride. Offense plays inspired with everyone contributing. Close D and SSDMs are rested and ready.

It could happen.

[Beckhamlax]

I guess we know how good BU is Took it to Harvard

BU looked good tonight. Solid defense, great goalie, and at times the offense was really crisp. They will be a tough test for the Hounds.

BU might want to rethink that 10-man ride though. Harvard's goalie had 1 goal on 2 shots.

Bu always lets in 1 goal on the 10 man but I guess they figure that they get 3-5 turnovers a game off the 10 man which should lead to 1 or 2 extra goals.

[wgdsr]

I guess we know how good BU is Took it to Harvard

BU looked good tonight. Solid defense, great goalie, and at times the offense was really crisp. They will be a tough test for the Hounds.

BU might want to rethink that 10-man ride though. Harvard's goalie had 1 goal on 2 shots.

Bu always lets in 1 goal on the 10 man but I guess they figure that they get 3-5 turnovers a game off the 10 man which should lead to 1 or 2 extra goals.

a turnover is worth 0.72 goals to bu. so @ 3-5 turnovers, that's 2-3+ goals. minus what they'd get by riding a different way.

[GreyingHound]

Here's the rundown for Saturday. All odds favor the Black Knights - good team, home field, can dry off in the locker room if it's raining, excellent coaching, etc... And Hounds haven't played well in Away games.

Here's why I think the Hounds will prevail. This is a wake up call. Pacheco gets his Mojo back and goes 50/50 against stiff competition. Staudt has good day. Offense gets energized and learns who to lean on and when, protects the ball, and helps on the ride. Offense plays inspired with everyone contributing. Close D and SSDMs are rested and ready.

It could happen.

It definitely could happen. We've all seen how this team is capable of playing. I would love to see it.

I came across these stats, and was struck by the fact that we have faced the top 3 FOGOs statistically so far this season. Pacheco has had a few hot streaks in recent games when it mattered, so it's not unreasonable to expect his numbers will improve when he faces mere mortals.

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Go Hounds!

[TheBigIguana]

Here's the rundown for Saturday. All odds favor the Black Knights - good team, home field, can dry off in the locker room if it's raining, excellent coaching, etc... And Hounds haven't played well in Away games.

Here's why I think the Hounds will prevail. This is a wake up call. Pacheco gets his Mojo back and goes 50/50 against stiff competition. Staudt has good day. Offense gets energized and learns who to lean on and when, protects the ball, and helps on the ride. Offense plays inspired with everyone contributing. Close D and SSDMs are rested and ready.

It could happen.

It definitely could happen. We've all seen how this team is capable of playing. I would love to see it.

I came across these stats, and was struck by the fact that we have faced the top 3 FOGOs statistically so far this season. Pacheco has had a few hot streaks in recent games when it mattered, so it's not unreasonable to expect his numbers will improve when he faces mere mortals.

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Go Hounds!

Pacheco isn't the only issue. Wing play is nonexistent and he's forced enough 50/50s in some of these games to do better. He also has to be more consistent himself with picking the ball up. He's never going to dominate the clamp so everything else has to be buttoned up to get where we want it to be at the X and so far it hasn't been.

[StevieUAlum]

Pacheco is at about 45%, wing play has been a lot better than you make it out to be. Scott Middleton has been a very pleasant surprise on the wings and playing on the ball.

Loyola needs to avoid those 5-7 minute spurts when they consistently turnover the ball over in the alleys. I think the ball needs to get through X more on offense and to Minicus's stick, his best games are usually Loyolas best games.

Staudt could be more consistent in the net and with the experience in front of him the Hounds should be just fine. Hounds win this one on the road 12-9.

[kramerica.inc]

Sorry Loyola fans.

Army is just playing some incredible ball right now. They are very talented. And have been destroying some top quality teams. And Loyola is playing like hot dung.

Loyola is just not as talented as the Black Knights, or well coached, or sharing the ball, or playing defense, or doing anything right on faceoffs, or substituting the middies right, or recruiting the right kids, or promoting their program on social media the right way, or serving the right meals in the cafe.

Then there is the weather, Army's got the home field, and we have quite a few injuries we need to overcome.

Hounds shouldnt even make the trip. They will get steamrolled by a half dozen. Maybe more.

[NovaHound]

[10stone5]

The undisputed King of Sandbagging

[Exlaxbro]

I hope I don’t jinx it but really who has Army played? Yes UMass and Rutgers early. Is Lehigh what they used to be? I think Loyola’s schedule will have the prepared for a tough team.

[laxbro11]

Sorry Loyola fans.

Army is just playing some incredible ball right now. They are very talented. And have been destroying some top quality teams. And Loyola is playing like hot dung.

Loyola is just not as talented as the Black Knights, or well coached, or sharing the ball, or playing defense, or doing anything right on faceoffs, or substituting the middies right, or recruiting the right kids, or promoting their program on social media the right way, or serving the right meals in the cafe.

Then there is the weather, Army's got the home field, and we have quite a few injuries we need to overcome.

Hounds shouldnt even make the trip. They will get steamrolled by a half dozen. Maybe more.

Loyola has to figure out their middie play. It has been non existent. Evan James? Has there been a missing person poster put up? He needs to figure it out, that is what team captains do. Face off, who knows, yes Middleton has played well, but it has been an ongoing issue with wing play the last couple of years.

My concern is the physicality of the black knights. Can we withstand a 60 minute physical game?

Staudt and the defense will have to play error free

And throw in the the weather is not high of 43 with 88% chance of rain

lots of obstacles to overcome.

[houndace1]

Decent 1st quarter start.

4-3 army leads after 1Q

[GreyingHound]

What a shitshow of a broadcast. Can't count how many times the ball has been out of frame. Amateur hour at West Point. Disgraceful.

[houndace1]

A lot of dropped passes off of feeds. Seems like the ball is getting checked out of all our sticks by army’s Defense. The referees are also calling this game extremely tight, so many flags and penalties

[houndace1]

Team is beating themselves

[Houndfan73]

Team is beating themselves

Shitshow. So many turnovers and inaccurate shots. Weather is bad….but bad for Army too….but they arent turning it over all over the place