Delaware Blue Hens 2023

[MDlaxfan76]

Kinda low class to run up the score against a hapless team...

Marist literally scored 29 goals in a game a few weeks ago. Also beat a “hapless team” 19-7 a few games ago.. get out of here with that “low class” B.S

mmm, Tye Kurtz scored at 4:31 left in the 4th off of Mike Robinson assist...up 24-9, what were Delaware's best players doing still in the game?

Seriously, Robinson had 7 goals at that point and Kurtz had 4 goals and 3 assists. What, they both needed 8 points?

I understand back-ups scoring goals in the 4th Q of a blowout, only fair to let them play full speed, but what the heck are top players doing in the game at that point?

MD lax

You are the biggest clown on this forum. The only time you pop up on Delaware thread is to badmouth DeLuca because he didn’t start your beloved son in goal at Harvard. Get over it. The other goalie was better. And get a life. All you do is post on this stupid forum 24/7. Please find another hobby.

Do you have an explanation as to why the best players were still scoring goals at 4:31, up 24-9? why they were still in the game?

I don't.

Happy to hear your explanation.
Note, I didn't characterize this as "low class", that was another poster.
I just don't understand the decision to have those guys playing at that point...do you?

You really want to get personal??

I've been clear, in detail, what a disaster DeLuca was at Cornell and Harvard, including the year after my son graduated. But I've also wished the Del program well, and he and his family well, hoping that whatever demons he has he figures out and handles better going forward.

But hey, everyone deserves a fourth chance. For him, Delaware.
If you want to re-hash all that, fine, but I think it's a dead horse.

So...how do you explain the starters racking up their 8th points each with just 4:31 left and up 24-9?

I don't get it, but maybe you do?
Did Marist "deserve" it because they'd done the same against someone else?
Is that the explanation?

At a minimum, I'd have thought that giving some of the other kids in the program some time would be a good thing.

BTW, this is a pretty darn good Delaware team, lots of talent, and as usual play hard. Not an easy out for anyone.
And I totally understand why that's seen positively by alums like you.

Who knows and what does it matter? Maybe he preferred to let his players sharpen up in the scrimmage type arrangement vs. resting. It was their last appearance in Del. Statdium too and the fans really enjoy watching them play. He will have the team ready for Sunday.

I'm sure he will.
And I would NOT be surprised by an upset.

However, do you not understand why general lacrosse fans would be surprised to see guys with 7 points each still scoring with just a few minutes left in a blowout? Are there no other players who deserve to get some time on the field?

Again, I have no issue with kids off the bench going hard down the stretch and scoring despite no need to do so to win.

Perhaps others would have an issue with that, but I don't.

Meanwhile, I'll happily withdraw from this conversation as I think others felt more strenuously about it than I do.

[BigTom5]

Kinda low class to run up the score against a hapless team...

Marist literally scored 29 goals in a game a few weeks ago. Also beat a “hapless team” 19-7 a few games ago.. get out of here with that “low class” B.S

mmm, Tye Kurtz scored at 4:31 left in the 4th off of Mike Robinson assist...up 24-9, what were Delaware's best players doing still in the game?

Seriously, Robinson had 7 goals at that point and Kurtz had 4 goals and 3 assists. What, they both needed 8 points?

I understand back-ups scoring goals in the 4th Q of a blowout, only fair to let them play full speed, but what the heck are top players doing in the game at that point?

MD lax

You are the biggest clown on this forum. The only time you pop up on Delaware thread is to badmouth DeLuca because he didn’t start your beloved son in goal at Harvard. Get over it. The other goalie was better. And get a life. All you do is post on this stupid forum 24/7. Please find another hobby.

Do you have an explanation as to why the best players were still scoring goals at 4:31, up 24-9? why they were still in the game?

I don't.

Happy to hear your explanation.
Note, I didn't characterize this as "low class", that was another poster.
I just don't understand the decision to have those guys playing at that point...do you?

You really want to get personal??

I've been clear, in detail, what a disaster DeLuca was at Cornell and Harvard, including the year after my son graduated. But I've also wished the Del program well, and he and his family well, hoping that whatever demons he has he figures out and handles better going forward.

But hey, everyone deserves a fourth chance. For him, Delaware.
If you want to re-hash all that, fine, but I think it's a dead horse.

So...how do you explain the starters racking up their 8th points each with just 4:31 left and up 24-9?

I don't get it, but maybe you do?
Did Marist "deserve" it because they'd done the same against someone else?
Is that the explanation?

At a minimum, I'd have thought that giving some of the other kids in the program some time would be a good thing.

BTW, this is a pretty darn good Delaware team, lots of talent, and as usual play hard. Not an easy out for anyone.
And I totally understand why that's seen positively by alums like you.

Who knows and what does it matter? Maybe he preferred to let his players sharpen up in the scrimmage type arrangement vs. resting. It was their last appearance in Del. Statdium too and the fans really enjoy watching them play. He will have the team ready for Sunday.

I'm sure he will.
And I would NOT be surprised by an upset.

However, do you not understand why general lacrosse fans would be surprised to see guys with 7 points each still scoring with just a few minutes left in a blowout? Are there no other players who deserve to get some time on the field?

Again, I have no issue with kids off the bench going hard down the stretch and scoring despite no need to do so to win.

Perhaps others would have an issue with that, but I don't.

Meanwhile, I'll happily withdraw from this conversation as I think others felt more strenuously about it than I do.

Don’t rope Cornell supporters into this, I’ve only heard positive things for those that played under him there. Harvard is the outlier of those who take offense of his coaching style…

[MDlaxfan76]

Kinda low class to run up the score against a hapless team...

Marist literally scored 29 goals in a game a few weeks ago. Also beat a “hapless team” 19-7 a few games ago.. get out of here with that “low class” B.S

mmm, Tye Kurtz scored at 4:31 left in the 4th off of Mike Robinson assist...up 24-9, what were Delaware's best players doing still in the game?

Seriously, Robinson had 7 goals at that point and Kurtz had 4 goals and 3 assists. What, they both needed 8 points?

I understand back-ups scoring goals in the 4th Q of a blowout, only fair to let them play full speed, but what the heck are top players doing in the game at that point?

MD lax

You are the biggest clown on this forum. The only time you pop up on Delaware thread is to badmouth DeLuca because he didn’t start your beloved son in goal at Harvard. Get over it. The other goalie was better. And get a life. All you do is post on this stupid forum 24/7. Please find another hobby.

Do you have an explanation as to why the best players were still scoring goals at 4:31, up 24-9? why they were still in the game?

I don't.

Happy to hear your explanation.
Note, I didn't characterize this as "low class", that was another poster.
I just don't understand the decision to have those guys playing at that point...do you?

You really want to get personal??

I've been clear, in detail, what a disaster DeLuca was at Cornell and Harvard, including the year after my son graduated. But I've also wished the Del program well, and he and his family well, hoping that whatever demons he has he figures out and handles better going forward.

But hey, everyone deserves a fourth chance. For him, Delaware.
If you want to re-hash all that, fine, but I think it's a dead horse.

So...how do you explain the starters racking up their 8th points each with just 4:31 left and up 24-9?

I don't get it, but maybe you do?
Did Marist "deserve" it because they'd done the same against someone else?
Is that the explanation?

At a minimum, I'd have thought that giving some of the other kids in the program some time would be a good thing.

BTW, this is a pretty darn good Delaware team, lots of talent, and as usual play hard. Not an easy out for anyone.
And I totally understand why that's seen positively by alums like you.

Who knows and what does it matter? Maybe he preferred to let his players sharpen up in the scrimmage type arrangement vs. resting. It was their last appearance in Del. Statdium too and the fans really enjoy watching them play. He will have the team ready for Sunday.

I'm sure he will.
And I would NOT be surprised by an upset.

However, do you not understand why general lacrosse fans would be surprised to see guys with 7 points each still scoring with just a few minutes left in a blowout? Are there no other players who deserve to get some time on the field?

Again, I have no issue with kids off the bench going hard down the stretch and scoring despite no need to do so to win.

Perhaps others would have an issue with that, but I don't.

Meanwhile, I'll happily withdraw from this conversation as I think others felt more strenuously about it than I do.

Don’t rope Cornell supporters into this, I’ve only heard positive things for those that played under him there. Harvard is the outlier of those who take offense of his coaching style…

mmm, that's not true, I've heard directly from numerous Cornell folks otherwise. But there's two sides of any story about his firing there, undoubtedly, so no issue with you being a supporter.

But, please, let's drop it. The Delaware folks have made their choice and in terms of W's and L's, it's definitely been a plus...and I truly hope that people evolve and learn and grow...including coaches.

The players at Delaware certainly don't need this conversation.

[nourishment]

"Let's drop this conversation that I came in here a few hours ago to start."

[CU77]

MD didn't start it.

[Farfromgeneva]

Which could be seen on the same page by reading that thread string.

[Typical Lax Dad]

Kinda low class to run up the score against a hapless team...

Marist literally scored 29 goals in a game a few weeks ago. Also beat a “hapless team” 19-7 a few games ago.. get out of here with that “low class” B.S

mmm, Tye Kurtz scored at 4:31 left in the 4th off of Mike Robinson assist...up 24-9, what were Delaware's best players doing still in the game?

Seriously, Robinson had 7 goals at that point and Kurtz had 4 goals and 3 assists. What, they both needed 8 points?

I understand back-ups scoring goals in the 4th Q of a blowout, only fair to let them play full speed, but what the heck are top players doing in the game at that point?

MD lax

You are the biggest clown on this forum. The only time you pop up on Delaware thread is to badmouth DeLuca because he didn’t start your beloved son in goal at Harvard. Get over it. The other goalie was better. And get a life. All you do is post on this stupid forum 24/7. Please find another hobby.

Do you have an explanation as to why the best players were still scoring goals at 4:31, up 24-9? why they were still in the game?

I don't.

Happy to hear your explanation.
Note, I didn't characterize this as "low class", that was another poster.
I just don't understand the decision to have those guys playing at that point...do you?

You really want to get personal??

I've been clear, in detail, what a disaster DeLuca was at Cornell and Harvard, including the year after my son graduated. But I've also wished the Del program well, and he and his family well, hoping that whatever demons he has he figures out and handles better going forward.

But hey, everyone deserves a fourth chance. For him, Delaware.
If you want to re-hash all that, fine, but I think it's a dead horse.

So...how do you explain the starters racking up their 8th points each with just 4:31 left and up 24-9?

I don't get it, but maybe you do?
Did Marist "deserve" it because they'd done the same against someone else?
Is that the explanation?

At a minimum, I'd have thought that giving some of the other kids in the program some time would be a good thing.

BTW, this is a pretty darn good Delaware team, lots of talent, and as usual play hard. Not an easy out for anyone.
And I totally understand why that's seen positively by alums like you.

Who knows and what does it matter? Maybe he preferred to let his players sharpen up in the scrimmage type arrangement vs. resting. It was their last appearance in Del. Statdium too and the fans really enjoy watching them play. He will have the team ready for Sunday.

I'm sure he will.
And I would NOT be surprised by an upset.

However, do you not understand why general lacrosse fans would be surprised to see guys with 7 points each still scoring with just a few minutes left in a blowout? Are there no other players who deserve to get some time on the field?

Again, I have no issue with kids off the bench going hard down the stretch and scoring despite no need to do so to win.

Perhaps others would have an issue with that, but I don't.

Meanwhile, I'll happily withdraw from this conversation as I think others felt more strenuously about it than I do.

Don’t rope Cornell supporters into this, I’ve only heard positive things for those that played under him there. Harvard is the outlier of those who take offense of his coaching style…

Hate to butt in but many people hear many things. Ben Deluca has done well and moved on. Lots of people makes mistakes.

[MoralTerpitude]

From a purely sporting standpoint, and with the rooting interest to see Delaware upset Duke after last year’s awesome upset of GTown, it was curious for DeLuca to leave his starters in with the game well in hand. With a game just four days later, and one sure to be a very stern test, I would think you rest your starters as much as possible.

[10stone5]

Owen Grant, Tye Kurtz, JP Ward, Michael Robinson,
from DeLuca’s first couple classes — its been years since the Hens had players this good.
Not unlike what Nadelen did in his first few years with Towson recruiting Zach Goodrich, Ryan Drenner and those kind of top players.
Its difficult to maintain that kind of pace, bringing in skilled players where you’re not a top 5-10 school that gets a top 5-10 class year after year.
Hopefully Hen Fans / alumni provide the support financial and otherwise to maintain the Hens as a consistent top 20 program. They have the facilities and the academics to do that.

Meanwhile, Delaware - Duke tomorrow.

[nyjay]

Good luck against Duke tomorrow - you guys are a ton of fun to watch. It's a shame you got Duke in the first round, but it should be a great watch for a neutral.

[tech37]

I like the Hen"s chances... 15 – 14 OT

Go Blue Hens!

[10stone5]

Hens, baby !

Let’s call the game right now, OK

[10stone5]

Grant is on O’Neill.

[10stone5]

Tye Kurtz with 3
he took Kenny Brower to the net.

[tech37]

OMG...I hate rebound goals!

[10stone5]

Leadmon has a hammer.

[youthathletics]

Leadmon has a hammer.

Are you channeling your inner Carc?

[10stone5]

Leadmon has a hammer.

Are you channeling your inner Carc?

hah !


Owen Grant dices O’Neill leads to a goal,

6-3 Hens.

[youthathletics]

Leadmon has a hammer.

Are you channeling your inner Carc?

hah !
Owen Grant dices O’Neill leads to a goal,

6-3 Hens.

Definitely rooting for the Hens.

[10stone5]

8-5 Hens about a minute to go in the half.