Cornell 2023

[Ezra White]

Adler is the first pick in the PLL Draft.

Great interview with Atlas Coach Pressler about why they chose 6'9" Gavin Adler #1.

GA77 + JT51 = #YellCornell.

[ICGrad]

* I think we should all be very proud of the state of the program in the big picture. We have for years now regularly appeared in the top 10 in the country - top 5 at times - even in the face of coaching changes, losses to the portal, regular recruiting decommits, etc. This is a testament in my view to the tremendous culture and legacy of the program and the hiring of quality coaching. Most importantly recently is the hiring of Buczek and Stevens as the stewards of the program...

I know this post is a few days old, but I couldn't agree more. I think it's especially relevant in light of the NCAA tourney selection, with no fewer than 4 of 16 teams coached by current or former Cornell head coaches, and a fifth team - the defending national champs - coached by a Cornell alum who played for Richie Moran (though I think we all agree that it was Tillman's formative years as assistant coach at Ithaca College that truly shaped his lacrosse trajectory).

That's almost a third of the teams in the tourney this year helmed by former (and/or current) Cornell coaches and players. That certainly speaks to a tremendous culture and legacy...

[faircornell]

* I think we should all be very proud of the state of the program in the big picture. We have for years now regularly appeared in the top 10 in the country - top 5 at times - even in the face of coaching changes, losses to the portal, regular recruiting decommits, etc. This is a testament in my view to the tremendous culture and legacy of the program and the hiring of quality coaching. Most importantly recently is the hiring of Buczek and Stevens as the stewards of the program...

I know this post is a few days old, but I couldn't agree more. I think it's especially relevant in light of the NCAA tourney selection, with no fewer than 4 of 16 teams coached by current or former Cornell head coaches, and a fifth team - the defending national champs - coached by a Cornell alum who played for Richie Moran (though I think we all agree that it was Tillman's formative years as assistant coach at Ithaca College that truly shaped his lacrosse trajectory).

That's almost a third of the teams in the tourney this year helmed by former (and/or current) Cornell coaches and players. That certainly speaks to a tremendous culture and legacy...

Let's not forget Kyle Georgalas at Army!

[faircornell]

Congratulations to CJ Kirst on becoming a Tewaaraton Finalist. A great achievement.

[wahoomurf]

Looking ahead to next year,who'll take Adler's place? Staub looks as if he can handle the job.The depth on the current is good.How about one of the incoming recruits?

[Lager]

Looking ahead to next year,who'll take Adler's place? Staub looks as if he can handle the job.The depth on the current is good.How about one of the incoming recruits?

Dooley has the makings of a star based on what he showed in the ILT semi-final game. I think we haven't seen the last of him this season. No offense to Singer, who is a solid player, but that game would have unfolded differently if Dooley were on Lyons from the start.

[Ezra White]

Looking ahead to next year,who'll take Adler's place? Staub looks as if he can handle the job.The depth on the current is good.How about one of the incoming recruits?

Only two close D are listed as incoming, and the current roster lists 3 first-year, 1 sophomore, & 2 juniors at defense (including Follows & Singer). There are 2 first-years, 1 sophomore, and 2 juniors at LSM, who might convert to close D.

A few of these standout as possible replacements, although it's unlikely anyone could fill GA77's shoes. We also lose Ierlan, which is another concern.

OTOH, attack should be loaded, with a number of outstanding attackers coming in.

[CU77]

Knust (goalie) has been excellent in the games he's played.

[another fan]

Next year I would expect Staub to move back to close with Dooley the next man up. Knust and incoming Tully should battle to start in goal. Nod to Knust, but there have been a couple impact freshmen goalies this year.

[CU88a]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

[joewillie78]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

Its the 8 vs. 9 game so it's obviously considered the closest matchup, and is Michigan winning really an upset. They just won the 2nd best conference championship beating the defending NC.

I realize Cornell is home and seeded higher but Michigan beating Cornell and being considered an upset is merely a product of what's on paper.

This game is an absolute toss-up, and whichever team moves on will certainly be dangerous moving forward in the tournament.
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Joewillie78

[another fan]

It's warm now in Ithaca, but Sunday forecast is for a cool (high of 60), partly cloudy, dry day.

[wahoomurf]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

Eager to see the results come Monday morning.

[rolldodge]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

I don’t see it. Tournament experience is the underrated intangible factor.

[faircornell]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

I don’t see it. Tournament experience is the underrated intangible factor.

Massey still predicts Cornell by two. I don't know who's correct, but I can't see this Cornell senior class ending their last home stand without a fight, nor can I see this team being intimidated by a recent resume. Should be a good game.

[Ezra White]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

I don’t see it. Tournament experience is the underrated intangible factor.

Massey still predicts Cornell by two. I don't know who's correct, but I can't see this Cornell senior class ending their last home stand without a fight, nor can I see this team being intimidated by a recent resume. Should be a good game.

[Chousnake]

Big Red picked to be upset by 2 of six here:

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ ... ert-/61456

The article was about the most likely upset, not a prediction on who would win.

[Mr. Webber]

Maybe Walker Wallace started a trend for Cornell and having a ginormous, 6'5"-plus LSM on the roster is going to be more than one-cohort fluke. Jeremy Launt, a 2024 recruit from British Columbia (Burnaby Mountain Secondary/Pro Caliber Lacrosse) seems to have committed to Cornell. If true, nice to have Western Canada back in the fold.

https://imlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/jeremy_launt2

[faircornell]

Maybe Walker Wallace started a trend for Cornell and having a ginormous, 6'5"-plus LSM on the roster is going to be more than one-cohort fluke. Jeremy Launt, a 2024 recruit from British Columbia (Burnaby Mountain Secondary/Pro Caliber Lacrosse) seems to have committed to Cornell. If true, nice to have Western Canada back in the fold.

https://imlca.sportsrecruits.com/athlete/jeremy_launt2

Very interesting. Historically, this is box lacrosse country. A lot of lacrosse talent out there. He also plays for the Burnaby Lakers indoor lacrosse team.

[CU77]

Richie's grandson makes it 2-0 Army over the Terps early in Q1