coda wrote: ↑Tue Jun 04, 2024 9:42 am
DocBarrister wrote: ↑Mon Jun 03, 2024 6:01 pm
coda wrote: ↑Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:46 am
jhu06 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:37 am
Ruffled_Feathers wrote: ↑Sat Jun 01, 2024 12:38 pm
Yeah with the incredibly imperfect data in only really having seen a handful of game highlights and highlight reels many of which are a year or more old there isn't a ton you can really know for sure of unless you're way more involved in the high school scene.
Gregorek is exciting because he just seems like a hard nosed do-it-all type guy that you can put anywhere on the field and he'll get the job done. He does however seem to not have a left hand at all.
McCleary is a nice horse on the offensive end with certainly a preference for his left but maybe isn't entirely one handed. Seems to not shy away from the bigger moments as well.
Both of these guys look to be able to shake defenders and get their hands free with strong shots and while on the run. But high school isn't D1 and as discussed there is plenty of talent that was riding the pine last year and being seasoned. This fall should hopefully be exciting.
I thought one of the areas of real progress was the Jay Dyer folder of the kids athleticism/physicality/quickness. He's got his work cut out for him over the next 9 months not only with the new kids, but the younger players who are going to have expanded roles next year potentially. Ayers and Chauvette for example.
Looking at the schedule there's 8 road games and 5 home games if they keep the same opponents. Syracuse should be a road game next year. It was a neutral game this year I think because Syracuse didn't want to play 3 in 4 at homewood after their 2021 home date was cancelled. Having 6 road games against ncaa tournament teams is going to be a real test. I guess for the budget Maryland/Navy/Towson/Loyola all don't require hotel rooms or flights. 9 games potentially in the state of Maryland, nice side perk of being in Baltimore.
Away Denver Towson Loyola Syracuse Navy Michigan Penn State Maryland
Home Georgetown UNC UVA Ohio State Rutgers.
Chauvette is going to be Chauvette. He has that lefty shot and that is pretty much what you get. He isnt a dodger. Can work on his passing, but he is kind of limited player. He is the obvious heir apparent to Degnon. That is his perfect role. That was the big reason I was in this thread prior to the season doubting he would make a big impact as a freshman. Hopkins already had the 25 year old version of him on the team. It is tough to put 2 guys with limited skill sets, albeit a great singular skill set, on the field at the same and maintain balance on offense.
Same used to be said of Degnon. Couldn’t dodge, they said. But Degnon probably had the best dodge of the season for a goal (triple teamed, lost shoe, picked up gb, shot, scored).
Folks said Degnon didn’t have a right hand. But one of his best looking goals was off an alley dodge and a shot with his right hand.
I’m sure Hunter Chauvette can dodge and shoot with his right hand. He may need to develop those skills, but I am sure he can. Those skills never need to become his bread and butter, but he needs to develop them to keep opposing defenses honest. Develop those skills and opposing Ds won’t be able to sit on his left-handed shot or faceguard him. If he works on his dodging and right-handed shot, it will make his set left-handed shot that much more efficient and lethal.
DocBarrister
This is nonsense. You tend to remember a singular play and state that as a proven skill set, not to mention that was just an amazingly lucky play by Degnon. Unless you are a fan of running into a triple team, losing the ball, picking it up, and scoring or Degnon's father I would not call that a good dodge. Anyone can dodge a bad approach. I saw every game Chauvette played his last 2 years of HS and I can tell you he is not a dodger. Yes, he can beat a sloppy approach. His greatest skill is his ability to get his shot off quickly and in a phone booth. He is not very athletic and is a skinny kid. Shooting is what he brings. I think passing is something he should be working on and will help his game.
Your post is nonsense based on what we saw on the field. Degnon’s sweeps up top off a pick are dodges. His alley dodge was a dodge. He obviously developed those skills from practice and his teammates clearly practiced setting those plays up for him. They are probably out of his comfort zone, but players generally have to develop if they want to succeed in Division I college lacrosse.
Hunter Chauvette will need to expand his game if he wants to continue his success in Division I. If that means developing his passing and dodging skills, that’s what he needs to do. No one can expect to be a unidimensional player and succeed in the college game. Recall how opponents quickly adapted to Chauvette and began faceguarding him after he had a couple of hat tricks.
Every Blue Jay player is a good athlete, some better than others. It’s fans like you who simplistically pidgeonhole them into limited roles.
Being unidimensional isn’t going to cut it, and certainly not in a true motion offense, where just about everyone needs to dodge, pass, and cut.
DocBarrister