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kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:18 am

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

It is not negative to ask questions and call out deficiencies. It is a discussion question. Sometimes you have to take a good look at yourself in order to understand and to become better. To ask questions is not negative. This team has potential, Just like Hopkins has potential... but are the coaches getting the most out of the players, that is the question.

I am not sure if you have played lacrosse PB. Or are you just a fanboy? In regards to Petro, you either love him or hate him as a coach. With regards to MVA, yes he is a good coach, just think he is relying on Lindley and Olmstead to lead the team and that is not working very well. A good coach will re-evaluate and adapt if things are not working.

Lets talk about next week. Shafer or Teitalbaum? I still like shafer, but i agree with shaking things up last week with Teitalbaum. Makes for a good competetive week at the goalie position. Bucknell can be scary, 5-1 with only loss to Ohio State. They to have not played a competitive schedule. But i believe that Duke and UVA has prepared us for a close game. Sometimes losses can be a positive.

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:11 am

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:18 am

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

It is not negative to ask questions and call out deficiencies. It is a discussion question. Sometimes you have to take a good look at yourself in order to understand and to become better. To ask questions is not negative. This team has potential, Just like Hopkins has potential... but are the coaches getting the most out of the players, that is the question.

I am not sure if you have played lacrosse PB. Or are you just a fanboy? In regards to Petro, you either love him or hate him as a coach. With regards to MVA, yes he is a good coach, just think he is relying on Lindley and Olmstead to lead the team and that is not working very well. A good coach will re-evaluate and adapt if things are not working.

Lets talk about next week. Shafer or Teitalbaum? I still like shafer, but i agree with shaking things up last week with Teitalbaum. Makes for a good competetive week at the goalie position. Bucknell can be scary, 5-1 with only loss to Ohio State. They to have not played a competitive schedule. But i believe that Duke and UVA has prepared us for a close game. Sometimes losses can be a positive.

You and laxfam must be Hopkins trolls. Who says about Petro 'you either love him or hate him'? His only supporters these days, besides you and laxfam, are his close family. No one loves Petro.

Admit it, you're Hopkins trolls, correct? You are very unlike the vast overwhelming majority of Hounds supporters, and both of you just came on this board.

Both of you write with snide condescention of the Hounds. I recall you saying that we beat Towson because 'the Towson coach allowed us to win'.

Really?

Admit who you are. Let us breathe again on this board. Go back to W University Pkwy.

I just looked at the box scores-

As a team, Loyola won a good amount of team stats

Faceoffs- +5

Ground Balls- +6

Extra Man Opportunities- 5 of 7

Shots: +10
Shots on Goal: +3

A lot of these were in the plus margin, however the shots just simply did not fall for our guys.

We out-GB'ed a very good ACC team that typically outrecruits us in guys who are more skilled and more athletic. We just need to figure things out offensively and hopefully that Shafer regains form.

We seriously need a QB that can make the guys play more cohesively

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:52 pm

loyolapride2015 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:23 pm This is a tough group to watch! Olmstead can make a play one in a while but he becomes a turnover machine at times. They have to put Wigley on the bench. He might have the lowest shooting percentage in the country. They just don’t have enough midfielders that can create good offense. They have a lot of guys who can only dodge to move it or others that can dodge to shoot it. They don’t have any Qb’s at midfield.

I agree that they are tough to watch. Someone posted shooting percentage around 22%.

I disagree, you have midfielders that are standing on the sidelines who have yet to see playtime. The midfield talent runs deep and remains untapped. Taylor is fast and has a quick first step,this would be helpful. I first got a glimpse of Cain when Victor beat Ward Melville in the state championship game, if he can play wing for Ierlan and helped him succeed, i am sure he can do it at Loyola. Plus he has the speed and vision to create to help the attack. IMO Seay needs to see more of the field, good size, good speed and a solid dodger.

Wigley, Bateman, James, and Cox have not shown much to date. The only two midfielders that have produced to some extent are Poitras and Swindell. It cannot hurt to run Taylor, Seay and Cain and see what they bring.

Question for discussion, Does Van Arsdale know what he is doing? or has he just reaped the benefit of being at the right spot with the right players? No need for much strategy when you have Pat Spencer and Chase Scanlan. Who both feed the crease and allow Lindley and Olmstead to do what they do best. Lindley and Olmstead are overworked because of the inabilities of the midfield to create and feed the attack.

Here is where i have to slightly disagree.

Keep Bateman, and James on the field as the middies. Cox as a senior really hasn't show much development in his game (personally to me) from his freshman year to his senior year. Bateman is a lefty finisher who scored some goals. James is pretty fast and has a hard shot. He took one off a motion play yesterday that Uppgren somehow caught offside hip. The freshmen can play. Seay has not shown much in the limited runs he's been given. But he can still dodge from the midfield which is a plus, given the lines we run. Heuston looks good, i have yet to see Mitchell Cain.

Its also not a very good stat when the guy who is supposed to be your QB only finished the game with 1 assist and multiple turnovers... just my two cents.

With a bevy of underclassmen its important to develop them. Look at virginia in 2017 and 2018. Ran a bunch of their freshman/sophomores as offensive players in 2017. Finished 8-7. 2018 they developed even greater and had a 12-4 record i believe. 2019 they won the natty using these guys that they've played for 2+ years.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:34 am

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:11 am

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:18 am

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

It is not negative to ask questions and call out deficiencies. It is a discussion question. Sometimes you have to take a good look at yourself in order to understand and to become better. To ask questions is not negative. This team has potential, Just like Hopkins has potential... but are the coaches getting the most out of the players, that is the question.

I am not sure if you have played lacrosse PB. Or are you just a fanboy? In regards to Petro, you either love him or hate him as a coach. With regards to MVA, yes he is a good coach, just think he is relying on Lindley and Olmstead to lead the team and that is not working very well. A good coach will re-evaluate and adapt if things are not working.

Lets talk about next week. Shafer or Teitalbaum? I still like shafer, but i agree with shaking things up last week with Teitalbaum. Makes for a good competetive week at the goalie position. Bucknell can be scary, 5-1 with only loss to Ohio State. They to have not played a competitive schedule. But i believe that Duke and UVA has prepared us for a close game. Sometimes losses can be a positive.

You and laxfam must be Hopkins trolls. Who says about Petro 'you either love him or hate him'? His only supporters these days, besides you and laxfam, are his close family. No one loves Petro.

Admit it, you're Hopkins trolls, correct? You are very unlike the vast overwhelming majority of Hounds supporters, and both of you just came on this board.

Both of you write with snide condescention of the Hounds. I recall you saying that we beat Towson because 'the Towson coach allowed us to win'.

Really?

Admit who you are. Let us breathe again on this board. Go back to W University Pkwy.

PB i have talked with many former hopkins players that have played for Petro, and that is their take, you either love him or hate him. Yes the Alum want him gone, because he is not getting the most out of his players.

PB struggles with facts, it is not condescending to say that Nadelin's penalty allowed us to score three goals in a tight game. What was the score than 7-6 or 8-6. His actions allowed us to pull away.

You also have to admit to who you are, a fanboy, who will only see the good and not the negative. I think this team has potential, but there needs to be some changes in order to win the patriot league.

You dont have to agree with all my opinions, i ask questions and put forth facts so that we can discuss critically on how Loyola will do in the future. I am able to admit, as i did with Kamish and Poitras when i am wrong... Others on this board cannot or will not. When you follow the team you have to take the good with the bad.

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:31 pm

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:34 am

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:11 am

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:18 am

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

It is not negative to ask questions and call out deficiencies. It is a discussion question. Sometimes you have to take a good look at yourself in order to understand and to become better. To ask questions is not negative. This team has potential, Just like Hopkins has potential... but are the coaches getting the most out of the players, that is the question.

I am not sure if you have played lacrosse PB. Or are you just a fanboy? In regards to Petro, you either love him or hate him as a coach. With regards to MVA, yes he is a good coach, just think he is relying on Lindley and Olmstead to lead the team and that is not working very well. A good coach will re-evaluate and adapt if things are not working.

Lets talk about next week. Shafer or Teitalbaum? I still like shafer, but i agree with shaking things up last week with Teitalbaum. Makes for a good competetive week at the goalie position. Bucknell can be scary, 5-1 with only loss to Ohio State. They to have not played a competitive schedule. But i believe that Duke and UVA has prepared us for a close game. Sometimes losses can be a positive.

You and laxfam must be Hopkins trolls. Who says about Petro 'you either love him or hate him'? His only supporters these days, besides you and laxfam, are his close family. No one loves Petro.

Admit it, you're Hopkins trolls, correct? You are very unlike the vast overwhelming majority of Hounds supporters, and both of you just came on this board.

Both of you write with snide condescention of the Hounds. I recall you saying that we beat Towson because 'the Towson coach allowed us to win'.

Really?

Admit who you are. Let us breathe again on this board. Go back to W University Pkwy.

PB i have talked with many former hopkins players that have played for Petro, and that is their take, you either love him or hate him. Yes the Alum want him gone, because he is not getting the most out of his players.

PB struggles with facts, it is not condescending to say that Nadelin's penalty allowed us to score three goals in a tight game. What was the score than 7-6 or 8-6. His actions allowed us to pull away.

You also have to admit to who you are, a fanboy, who will only see the good and not the negative. I think this team has potential, but there needs to be some changes in order to win the patriot league.

You dont have to agree with all my opinions, i ask questions and put forth facts so that we can discuss critically on how Loyola will do in the future. I am able to admit, as i did with Kamish and Poitras when i am wrong... Others on this board cannot or will not. When you follow the team you have to take the good with the bad.

what else do you think needs to change to make the offense or the team play better as a whole. I think QB and some middies should be rotated. but i sent ya a PM

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:31 pm

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:34 am

loyola11 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:11 am

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:18 am

laxfam wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:48 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:04 pm Yes, you hit a nerve.

Because those are the types of comments Hopkins fans make. Uninformed bashing. With no substance. MVA has “coincidentally” coached some of the best offenses and developed some of the best players in the game...ever. Consistently. For 30+ years.

So MVA’s not the problem. Shooting and consistency are issues. Not scheme.

We’re developing shots, just not burying them. If we do the offense will be mysteriously improved.

1. Hopkins site is brutal so I agree with you there although I personally love Petro. 2. You just made my point. If MVA is not the problem, Loyola does NOT have the right mix of players on the field. I opened it up for discussion. Did not call for his head on a platter. If the playbook isn't the problem, find the players that can implement. I'm simply saying, Loyola is gifted with depth. You wouldn't know it based on MVA's current scheme of trying to nail jello to a tree and see what sticks.

I'm not certain you understand what kramerica was trying to say. He is saying "you" posted a rather facile, nee Hopkins-like, post about Van Arsdale that had zero substance; I happen to agree with kramerica.

When did the Loyola board attract such Hopkins-like fans? Between laxfam and loyola11, I swear these are negative-nabob Hopkins trolls trying to disrupt the bonhomie of Loyola.

I get it if you want to see some player get more time. That's all well and good. I think James, Raba, Taylor, and a few others should see the field a ton more. Van Arsdale is really good. He has a ton of weapons...and he is likely 8 steps ahead of anyone on this board regarding player development.

Last point is: if you think Petro is a good coach, or 'you love him' (and at the same time do not think Van Arsdale is good), my strong hunch is you never played lacrosse and certainly know no one who played for Petro.

It is not negative to ask questions and call out deficiencies. It is a discussion question. Sometimes you have to take a good look at yourself in order to understand and to become better. To ask questions is not negative. This team has potential, Just like Hopkins has potential... but are the coaches getting the most out of the players, that is the question.

I am not sure if you have played lacrosse PB. Or are you just a fanboy? In regards to Petro, you either love him or hate him as a coach. With regards to MVA, yes he is a good coach, just think he is relying on Lindley and Olmstead to lead the team and that is not working very well. A good coach will re-evaluate and adapt if things are not working.

Lets talk about next week. Shafer or Teitalbaum? I still like shafer, but i agree with shaking things up last week with Teitalbaum. Makes for a good competetive week at the goalie position. Bucknell can be scary, 5-1 with only loss to Ohio State. They to have not played a competitive schedule. But i believe that Duke and UVA has prepared us for a close game. Sometimes losses can be a positive.

You and laxfam must be Hopkins trolls. Who says about Petro 'you either love him or hate him'? His only supporters these days, besides you and laxfam, are his close family. No one loves Petro.

Admit it, you're Hopkins trolls, correct? You are very unlike the vast overwhelming majority of Hounds supporters, and both of you just came on this board.

Both of you write with snide condescention of the Hounds. I recall you saying that we beat Towson because 'the Towson coach allowed us to win'.

Really?

Admit who you are. Let us breathe again on this board. Go back to W University Pkwy.

PB i have talked with many former hopkins players that have played for Petro, and that is their take, you either love him or hate him. Yes the Alum want him gone, because he is not getting the most out of his players.

PB struggles with facts, it is not condescending to say that Nadelin's penalty allowed us to score three goals in a tight game. What was the score than 7-6 or 8-6. His actions allowed us to pull away.

You also have to admit to who you are, a fanboy, who will only see the good and not the negative. I think this team has potential, but there needs to be some changes in order to win the patriot league.

You dont have to agree with all my opinions, i ask questions and put forth facts so that we can discuss critically on how Loyola will do in the future. I am able to admit, as i did with Kamish and Poitras when i am wrong... Others on this board cannot or will not. When you follow the team you have to take the good with the bad.

I see the negative quite clearly. But I don't come on a website and say things like:

1. 'the Towson coach allowed us to win',
2. 'Van Arsdale is a bad OC',
3. 'Bateman is slow',
4. 'Scanlan saw the writing on the wall (that Loyola would stink)',
5. 'Loyola will not do well the first 5 games' (we were 4-1),
6. 'our middies are average'

I could go on and on and on. Your posts are comical. All negative, all the time. Like I said, Hopkins troll. There is zero chance you are an actual Loyola fan.

There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:06 pm There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

I know. I didn't even point that one out because I don't want any post about me, only the team. The examples I got were off 6 posts that came right up. I suspect if I dove into each one, there'd be more.

Onward. This weekend is gonna be tough, no doubt. Bucknell looking good. Later start than usual at 3:30 pm...hoping that time change does something very good for the boys.

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:06 pm There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

The only chuckle, though, is for PB to call someone a Hopkins troll when he's well known for such on other school threads...

But you are right about not feeding trolls!

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:11 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:06 pm There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

The only chuckle, though, is for PB to call someone a Hopkins troll when he's well known for such on other school threads...

But he's right in this case.

As are you, about not feeding trolls!

For the record MD, I kid Hop...mad respect and all that (plus favorite all time player was Jeff Cook when I was a wee young boy, my dad took me to a Hop game and we met Cook, who was just the kindest soul ever). Any previous humour directed Hop;'s way was always with glint in my fingers...

I'm still chuckling. How in the heck did we wind up talking about Petro on the Loyola page? That is hysterical. For a moment I thought I was on the Hop page...

PB - don't take the bait. I see the Hounds through "rose colored glasses" and sometimes it's just not worth a response, although it can be entertaining.

Bottom Line: I believe our coaching staff knows what they're doing since they see these men everyday. PERIOD. And this is the team we have. PERIOD.

One more thing - I may need to walk back my statement on how the Hounds might run the Patriot Table. That's a mighty tall order, but it would be nice. I believe the PL is only a one team qualifier. Win the tourney or go home.

Till then, enjoy the ride. One game at a time. More to follow later after some yard work. It's a pleasant day.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:14 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:11 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:06 pm There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

The only chuckle, though, is for PB to call someone a Hopkins troll when he's well known for such on other school threads...

But he's right in this case.

As are you, about not feeding trolls!

For the record MD, I kid Hop...mad respect and all that (plus favorite all time player was Jeff Cook when I was a wee young boy, my dad took me to a Hop game and we met Cook, who was just the kindest soul ever). Any previous humour directed Hop;'s way was always with glint in my fingers...

No worries PB, I think you just like to rile folks up a bit, and are an unabashed homer (I dunno what "fanboy" means, but I assume the same thing). And being an enthusiastic fan is just fine in my book. I kid you, in particular, because of some of the more outlandish preseason predictions you have made, but that's all in appropriate spirit, or at least I hope that's how it's received.

Less cool, at least IMO, is anyone trashing another program just for sport. Whether on the Hop thread (they eat their own with no help needed) or UVA or...here on the Loyola thread.

To Novahound's point, talking about Petro on the Loyola thread was, at least at some point, a conscious effort to drive page count...or at least that's how some of the Hop faithful saw it. Proven post generator. Better than cats.

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Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:09 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:06 pm There was also some hate for Milhouse and other middies thrown in there too... If not a Hopkins fan, someone else with a bone to pick.

We need to stop feeding the trolls Peter. After all, we're arguing with someone who used the term "fanboy."

I know. I didn't even point that one out because I don't want any post about me, only the team. The examples I got were off 6 posts that came right up. I suspect if I dove into each one, there'd be more.

Onward. This weekend is gonna be tough, no doubt. Bucknell looking good. Later start than usual at 3:30 pm...hoping that time change does something very good for the boys.

And are any of those comments offbase?

PB, I have not been the only one to call out poor play by some of the Hounds... I call it like i see it. I have no skin in the game, but a Loyola Lacrosse fan. It frustrates me to see the same mistakes over and over and to see some of you gloss right over and say we just had a bad game. Or we only lost by 3 or we played better the second half. If we want to get to the final four weekend, we have to clean things up. It is not trolling to bring up legitimate questions. If that is the case PB you are a troll on the hopkins page. I get being a super fan, but you have to look at the games critically and where the team can improve.

Do you not think that the coaches went over the same things that I and others have said on the page? Those players are hearing a lot more critical analysis then what is being discussed on this page. And maybe those players are playing tight not to make mistakes and not be pulled and lose there play time.

We have improved in many areas>
1. Kamish and Poitras (both playing within their means and not trying to do to much)
2. EMO - 5/7 last week. but i caution that you cant count on EMO goals to win games.
3. Goalie play. Teitalbaum and Shafer are good, better than expected.

And you know where i stand on areas of improvement

This Wuhan Virus stuff is making my lacrosse emotions all erratic...I fear the season is gonna be canceled soon. I don't have the joy to fight off trolls either.

I'm sure we will get this weekend's game in, but after that, all bet's off. Let's beat Bucknell, fellas.

Weird times.

Confused.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:38 am This Wuhan Virus stuff is making my lacrosse emotions all erratic...I fear the season is gonna be canceled soon. I don't have the joy to fight off trolls either.

I'm sure we will get this weekend's game in, but after that, all bet's off. Let's beat Bucknell, fellas.

Weird times.

Confused.

Amhearst has cancelled their season

On to Bucknell Peter Brown. Yeah - this Corona thing has got me all messed up too. I try to dig into the facts which means I look at stats to see if they tell me anything. I've got some stats below for comparisons. Both teams have played 6 games and I believe Loyola has played a slightly more tougher schedule so far. I could be corrected. For example, Marist blew away Army and Bucknell beat Marist. Bucknell has a more effective offense and Loyola is still not shooting the ball with as much accuracy, or we are playing against really good goalies. I don't know. In the last game their Attackman Yorke had 9 goals I believe. So yeah, we got to put a really good cover guy on him and Hounds have several to choose from. So I feel OK there. I think we win the face-off battle. Offensively - Hounds must improve. Will see what Toomey and MVA have up their sleeve. And Bucknell typically plays very well against Loyola - good matchups.

And I welcome someone telling me which stat or stats I should be looking at that might be more indicative to predict the game outcome. You never know if the goalie is gonna be Hot or not. Hopefully the Bucknell goalie has an off day

I will be curious about the middle line compositions. Wonder if there will be some changeups there?


Bucknell. Opponents

Goals 88 59
Assists 52 38
Shots 300 197
Shot Percentage .293 .299
Shots On Goal 186 124
Shots On Goal Percentage .62 .629
Shots Per Game 50.0 32.8

Loyola

Goals 69 52
Assists 41 33
Shots 290 188
Shot Percentage .238 .286
Shots On Goal 157 118
shots On Goal Percentage .541 .648
Shots Per Game 48.3. 30.3