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Hawkeye wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:27 pm I think Hopkins got the set of results tonight that they needed with Syracuse and Loyola winning.

jhu06 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:28 am

Hawkeye wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:27 pm I think Hopkins got the set of results tonight that they needed with Syracuse and Loyola winning.

Hopkins has 0 wins against teams currently projected to be in the ncaa tournament field even with a win over osu this weekend.

jhu06 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:28 am

Hawkeye wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:27 pm I think Hopkins got the set of results tonight that they needed with Syracuse and Loyola winning.

Hopkins has 0 wins against teams currently projected to be in the ncaa tournament field even with a win over osu this weekend.

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:55 pm

HopFan16 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:30 pm It's no coincidence that fans of other teams are so confused by Zinn's lack of playing time on offense. The only people who can "explain" it are in this thread, and those explanations range from "the coaches must have some secret strategy that is correct" or "his defense stinks, so he shouldn't play any offense"—neither of which hold up to scrutiny.

Epstein is not going to score 8 every game. The attack is probably not going to combine for 15 pts again this season. We need better midfield production. It's a glaring issue that has impacted several games already. That the offense had a good day against Rutgers makes me very happy, put it does not mean that it will continue, or that no changes should ever be made. There is more than enough evidence available to suggest the offense would benefit greatly from either another legit dodging or shooting presence at the midfield. Was I the only one who saw Zinn peg two corners against Virginia? One of those being a feet-set snipe off ball movement from the righty wing. Feel like we could use that skill set. Maybe that was my imagination.

Anyway, the bigger question if this team has any hope of playing into May is why a veteran defense that returns virtually everyone from a unit that allowed only 9.7 goals per game last year is now giving up over 12 goals per game this year. That's the big mystery. Is it really the switch from Turnbaugh to Darby? Their save percentages are similar—I assume Turnbaugh knew the defense better and was a better vocal leader than the young sophomore in his first season as a starter. But even if that's true, can that really account for a nearly 3-goal difference? Granted, goal scoring is up everywhere. Syracuse at 10 goals allowed per game is #20 in the country this year—that would not have sniffed the top 30 last year. So you've got to build in a little cushion for the new rules and the faster pace. But still don't think any of this totally explains the defensive drop-off for a group that was "supposed" to be one of the best in the country this year.

On defense, sounds like they’re missing a vocal leader like Brock Turnbaugh. On offense, Williams and DeSimone have struggled in their new leadership roles.

A sign of things to come? Freshman Epstein directing senior captain Marr to move from behind the net to above GLE in order to clear the way for Epstein to dodge and score.

Oh, and by the way ... looks like Cavalier basketball fan, Wombat, has some celebrating to do tonight. It was a long time in coming. Congratulations, Wombat.

DocBarrister

WOMBAT, Mod Emeritus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 3:34 pm

DocBarrister wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:55 pm

HopFan16 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:30 pm It's no coincidence that fans of other teams are so confused by Zinn's lack of playing time on offense. The only people who can "explain" it are in this thread, and those explanations range from "the coaches must have some secret strategy that is correct" or "his defense stinks, so he shouldn't play any offense"—neither of which hold up to scrutiny.

Epstein is not going to score 8 every game. The attack is probably not going to combine for 15 pts again this season. We need better midfield production. It's a glaring issue that has impacted several games already. That the offense had a good day against Rutgers makes me very happy, put it does not mean that it will continue, or that no changes should ever be made. There is more than enough evidence available to suggest the offense would benefit greatly from either another legit dodging or shooting presence at the midfield. Was I the only one who saw Zinn peg two corners against Virginia? One of those being a feet-set snipe off ball movement from the righty wing. Feel like we could use that skill set. Maybe that was my imagination.

Anyway, the bigger question if this team has any hope of playing into May is why a veteran defense that returns virtually everyone from a unit that allowed only 9.7 goals per game last year is now giving up over 12 goals per game this year. That's the big mystery. Is it really the switch from Turnbaugh to Darby? Their save percentages are similar—I assume Turnbaugh knew the defense better and was a better vocal leader than the young sophomore in his first season as a starter. But even if that's true, can that really account for a nearly 3-goal difference? Granted, goal scoring is up everywhere. Syracuse at 10 goals allowed per game is #20 in the country this year—that would not have sniffed the top 30 last year. So you've got to build in a little cushion for the new rules and the faster pace. But still don't think any of this totally explains the defensive drop-off for a group that was "supposed" to be one of the best in the country this year.

On defense, sounds like they’re missing a vocal leader like Brock Turnbaugh. On offense, Williams and DeSimone have struggled in their new leadership roles.

A sign of things to come? Freshman Epstein directing senior captain Marr to move from behind the net to above GLE in order to clear the way for Epstein to dodge and score.

Oh, and by the way ... looks like Cavalier basketball fan, Wombat, has some celebrating to do tonight. It was a long time in coming. Congratulations, Wombat.

DocBarrister

Guess what, I haven’t seen the game yet. I’m at sea with limited comms.

BlueJaySince1947 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:49 am It's more apparent every year that Hopkins undergraduate interest in Blue Jay lacrosse continues to diminish...
Last evening on the local "news" on channel 13 a group of Hopkins "students" were marching in protest of some perceived injustice ; I quickly realized the snowflake culture is alive and well at Homewood.
Of course Lacrosse is an elitist sport and an affront to enlightened privileged youth...oh my !

BlueJaySince1947 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 10:49 am It's more apparent every year that Hopkins undergraduate interest in Blue Jay lacrosse continues to diminish...
Last evening on the local "news" on channel 13 a group of Hopkins "students" were marching in protest of some perceived injustice ; I quickly realized the snowflake culture is alive and well at Homewood.
Of course Lacrosse is an elitist sport and an affront to enlightened privileged youth...oh my !

Senior day on Sunday. Very likely the last time those guys will play a game on Homewood Field.

LILaxer99 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:10 pm Hopkins wont even make the Tournament. They will fall short after another disappointing season. The InsideLacrosse.com / BackOfTheCage.com Bracketology's have Hopkins out as well. Too much parity in the game now and players wanting to play elsewhere and more players wanting to go to Maryland doesn't help them anymore.

They Have the Below Tourney Bracket:
#1 Penn State vs. (Vermont vs Detroit Mercy) (Play in Game)
#8 Yale vs Towson
#5 Virginia vs Ohio State
#4 Cuse vs Nova
#3 Loyola vs Richmond
#6 Maryland vs High Point
#7 Upenn vs Notre Dame
#2 Duke vs Mount St Mary

LILaxer99 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 2:10 pm They Have the Below Tourney Bracket:
#1 Penn State vs. (Vermont vs Detroit Mercy) (Play in Game)
#8 Yale vs Towson
#5 Virginia vs Ohio State
#4 Cuse vs Nova
#3 Loyola vs Richmond
#6 Maryland vs High Point
#7 Upenn vs Notre Dame
#2 Duke vs Mount St Mary