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Might be playing the Dookies outside.
https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2019/03 ... tball.html

Well, we didn't win the lotto, but when Cuse scores 10 or more goals you can take your ticket to Chick-fil-A for a free chicken sandwich. So the game, three beers, and a chicken sandwich ($3.99 value) cost us $1.50. We were in da Chick-fil-A hood yesterday and took them up on their offer. First Chick-Fil-A in Cuse went up recently, think that's the first time I've had any of their stuff....was pretty good.

First seven games at home? I realize teams likely are OK heading to the indoor confines in the very cold weather weeks, but is seven straight to start a season unusual?

Good win today.

I'm sure I can't speak for the other SU Fans-----but I sure have enjoyed the teams Desko has put together the last few years. I honestly don't care if they miss the FF again. We've been treated to some fine lacrosse from a talented and scrappy squad. And they all seem to have fun playing, which is what D1 sports is supposed to be about----play at the top level, and fight for wins. Learn from losing. Learn from winning.

The Rutgers game was a fun one to watch. Again.

a fan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:44 pm I'm sure I can't speak for the other SU Fans-----but I sure have enjoyed the teams Desko has put together the last few years. I honestly don't care if they miss the FF again. We've been treated to some fine lacrosse from a talented and scrappy squad. And they all seem to have fun playing, which is what D1 sports is supposed to be about----play at the top level, and fight for wins. Learn from losing. Learn from winning.

The Rutgers game was a fun one to watch. Again.

Agree. This squad is imperfectly enjoyable

How do you get 8/12 home games? Don't give me the indoor excuse.

Isn't it obvious?

Cheating. I recommend a letter to the NCAA. This has never happened before.

a fan wrote
The Rutgers game was a fun one to watch. Again.

Man, was it ever. This team excels at keeping you on the edge of your seat. It's not unusual to see a team come into the Dome and bring their A game, and Rutgers sure looked like they brought theirs today. Came out looking good and Charalambides is a fine attackman. Heady, gets himself open and is a huge threat when he gets the ball out in front of the cage.
Cuse FOGOs are 4-0, Rutgers is up 4-0. Rutgers wins the next face and the score goes to 4-1. Stats in this one would lead you to believe Cuse won it handily. Rutgers GK gives up 18 Gs yet it would be inaccurate to say anything other than he played played an absolutely phenomenal game. 19 saves and many of them of the rufkm variety. When Cuse was down three later in the game, getting 4 in the cage felt like a mighty big task. Cuse boys came on pretty strong down the stretch and looked pretty darn good doing it though. Some pretty goals, very sweet passes and assists.
The face off units are looking pretty good for the Cuse, both of the FOGOs and all of the wing men. When Kennedy and Fernandez (8 GBs today) are out there it's like a tornado waiting to happen. Those units aren't making things easy for their opponents.
Fun game to be at.

The female vocalist duet singing the National Anthem, A+.
Very nicely done, ladies.

These days it's rare to be able to praise the Cuse attack!

Solomon played what might be his best game ever. Not just shooting/scoring...he rode his butt off too. Voigt...a smart, very skilled, consistent leader. Rehfuss slowly getting back into top form...e.g., his behind the back pass to Voigt was brilliant. Cook comes out of his frosh shell, nailing 2 goals and an assist in final tight minutes. He may be a different/more confident player from here on.

Most importantly, they're gelling as a unit, and I think a fan mentioned, they look like they're having fun out there.

Duke defense up next...this burgeoning attack's biggest test yet.

The attack did look good, but for Edelmann's incredible saves, so many of which were 1v1 right on the doorstep, the score could easily have been 25-14. Voigt's pass to Lipka was a sweet bit of stickwork too.
Can see it at the 12:00 min mark,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op3wBFWkuEI
This team looks nothing like the lost team that came out to play Colgate. They have indeed gelled and are playing together nicely. Agree, tech, I believe Cook's confidence is pretty high right now, he did score a couple of nice goals. Mr. Buttermore had about three shots that would have ended up on the scoreboard on most any other day too, kid's a good player.
The highlights don't really give you a feel for this game, Cuse was scrappy and tough coming up with a lot of GBs and continually attacking the cage. A couple of stats: GBs Cuse 50, Rutgers 34; FOs Cuse 27 of 36; Shots Cuse 57, Rutgers 37. You sure wouldn't think Cuse was trailing for a good part of this game.
Am sure Duke will be tough, should be interesting.

Anybody check the wlaxers out? Beat Florida 14-13, scored the winner with just seconds on the clock. The wlaxers are pretty darn good.

Drcthru wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:21 pm How do you get 8/12 home games? Don't give me the indoor excuse.

Stop the whining. Colgate coach asked to move their game up to Dome for opener given change in their tourney schedule. Otherwise it would have been a late season game at Colgate . Cuse and Hopkins alternate every two years instead of one. Cuse will now play the next two years away at JHU . If not for those two , Cuse would be playing six home games and seven away games .


As a sidenote , visiting players enjoy their trips here especially early in the season because of the conditions and energy when they play inside a warm Dome in front of 4k rather than the frigid outdoors with limited attendance. Next year Cuse will be on the road for all remains games after February as the Dome will be undergoing renovations

stupefied wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:47 am

Drcthru wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:21 pm How do you get 8/12 home games? Don't give me the indoor excuse.

Stop the whining. Colgate coach asked to move their game up to Dome for opener given change in their tourney schedule. Otherwise it would have been a late season game at Colgate . Cuse and Hopkins alternate every two years instead of one. Cuse will now play the next two years away at JHU . If not for those two , Cuse would be playing six home games and seven away games .


As a sidenote , visiting players enjoy their trips here especially early in the season because of the conditions and energy when they play inside a warm Dome in front of 4k rather than the frigid outdoors with limited attendance. Next year Cuse will be on the road for all remains games after February as the Dome will be undergoing renovations

+1
Facts can be a problem...

As a Cornell fan who loves Schoellkopf, and its granduer, I do also love going to the dome and watching Cornell/Cuse. It seems that no matter where this game is played, its always a great game and this year should be no difference. Also, the Cuse fans have treated me great when I go up there, and the razzing we each throw out at each other is just good natured trash talk. I look forward to another great Cornell/Cuse game in April, and possibly (like last year) another NCAA matchup.

GOBIGRED
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If, let's say Duke, played their first two months at home, that would likely draw some ire. I do enjoy the Dome atmosphere. Favorite recent game was Albany vs The Orange- Lyle's junior year I believe. Cuse victory, and an electric atmosphere.

some really exciting plays by guys that some folks wanted to bench (it's the internet, bound to happen). hope you guys enjoy this team.

faceoffs helped/won the game as much as all these sick offensive plays.

cuse wins these games 75+ % of the time against good competition with that disparity alone.

good entertainment.

If the Dome renovations were supposed to start this year and they said they wanted to start construction once the basketball teams had their final home games then the schedule makes sense. I don't know how far out schedules are made and set in stone but I'd imagine we'll see the same type next year, home heavy in the front and playing away at the back. After next year then I presume the home and away games will be evened back out.

stupefied wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:47 am Stop the whining. Colgate coach asked to move their game up to Dome for opener given change in their tourney schedule. Otherwise it would have been a late season game at Colgate . Cuse and Hopkins alternate every two years instead of one. Cuse will now play the next two years away at JHU . If not for those two , Cuse would be playing six home games and seven away games .

Actually because SU thought they might host a 2017 womens bball NCAA tournament game, they asked Hopkins to host again that year and then SU would host back to back in 2018 and 2019. So next year it'll go back to the way it was, at SU on odd years and at Hopkins on even years. I think Virginia and Cornell share that same pattern as well.

bjred wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:50 pm If the Dome renovations were supposed to start this year and they said they wanted to start construction once the basketball teams had their final home games then the schedule makes sense. I don't know how far out schedules are made and set in stone but I'd imagine we'll see the same type next year, home heavy in the front and playing away at the back. After next year then I presume the home and away games will be evened back out.

stupefied wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:47 am Stop the whining. Colgate coach asked to move their game up to Dome for opener given change in their tourney schedule. Otherwise it would have been a late season game at Colgate . Cuse and Hopkins alternate every two years instead of one. Cuse will now play the next two years away at JHU . If not for those two , Cuse would be playing six home games and seven away games .

Actually because SU thought they might host a 2017 womens bball NCAA tournament game, they asked Hopkins to host again that year and then SU would host back to back in 2018 and 2019. So next year it'll go back to the way it was, at SU on odd years and at Hopkins on even years. I think Virginia and Cornell share that same pattern as well.

Thank you for the clarification on why its been 2 yrs away and home with JHU. Syracuse next six games will be 4 away , 1 at Dome and 1 at some local hs vs Duke which is a shame before traveling to NC for ACC tourney. Next year , assume Cuse will try to squeeze in 4 home games in February before Dome renovations start and likely be on road for most others.

wgdsr wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:30 pm some really exciting plays by guys that some folks wanted to bench (it's the internet, bound to happen). hope you guys enjoy this team.

faceoffs helped/won the game as much as all these sick offensive plays.

cuse wins these games 75+ % of the time against good competition with that disparity alone.

good entertainment.

Agreed!

Trimboli is shooting overhand and it's really a gorgeous shot. Lipka probably had his best game vs. Rutgers. It's nice to see Cook get consistent run at attack. Solomon coming out of the box is a real weapon.

SU has very good players all over the field. Kennedy and Fernandez at LSM are fun to watch. Porter has been solid in goal. SU played a 2nd midfield line with either Lipka or Buttermore, Solomon and Carlin. That's pretty good. They don't have the talent at attack that they used to and a lot of other teams have more talented attackmen, but the SU guys are starting to make some plays. The Rutgers game was kinda scrambly, which I think helps SU's attack, because it means they don't have to dodge within 6v6 as much.

Game moved to a local High School.

https://cuse.com/news/2019/3/18/mens-la ... adium.aspx

Partly Sunny with a high of 32, makes me think many might just watch from home, Due to a no alcohol policy Dome Foam or in this case would it be CNS Suds will not be available. It seems that a better option would have been to play at Duke or a neutral site in the NYC area. Tickets at $15 adults/ $10 youth will test the mettle l of the SU fan base to attend in freezing temps.

I'm told for a high school field it's a decent facility
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This game, moving out of the dome and onto an outside field despite the colder temperature definitely helps Duke. The dome provides a huge home field advantage for the Orange, probably the best in D1 lacrosse, and they leverage it very well. Duke has already played several games in poor weather conditions, so I would give them the advantage in this one.

Boxster54 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:25 am This game, moving out of the dome and onto an outside field despite the colder temperature definitely helps Duke. The dome provides a huge home field advantage for the Orange, probably the best in D1 lacrosse, and they leverage it very well. Duke has already played several games in poor weather conditions, so I would give them the advantage in this one.

Agree about Duke gaining advantage with game moving outside and away but disagree about Dome being huge advantage or leveraged well, most opponents are big time programs that get up for Dome and tv and Cuse never gets any home cooking from refs. Seems the opposite, almost like refs overcompensate and Cuse gets fairer treatment on the road