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hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:40 am

cltlax wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:29 am

hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:56 am

WashedUpLaxDad wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:13 am

hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:24 am

WashedUpLaxDad wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:12 pm

laxfanrs wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:07 pm Florida seems like the new hot spot. There are so many positives to going there, next year it is going to be a very attractive spot for 27s.The $ is definitely good. Who doesn’t want to live in Flordia? Also, that is a place where top recruits can go and know that they will get playing time. Schools like BC can get top recruits every year but still look at the transfer portal for their starters.

Florida has always been an attractive spot. And in the past O'Leary had a very close relationship with Carol Rose, which has faded due to issues well discussed on this board.

But UF isn't for everyone. A very strong off-the-field "culture", that appeals to many girls and scares many others away.

Next year, I think Florida will do very well, mainly because there are 2 top 8 clubs within 2-3 hours of campus in Eagle Stix and FL Select, and a couple other florida girls playing on top out of state clubs. I would expect UF to fill at least half its class from those 2 clubs

UF certainly has a reputation for not being a close knit roster. Very cliquish based on who plays and who doesn't.

My point was more about the hard-drinking culture. About 2/3 of the roster including a majority of starters go out and get bombed once or twice per week. My 25 daughter went on a visit there first weekend of September and was immediately put off by girls opening talking about how drunk they would get that night.

Well, that's certainly not isolated to UF. Not even close. It's just part of lax culture on both the men's and women's side for the most part. Not saying it's right, but it's true.

I'd even say it's just not lacrosse culture. Soccer and other teams go out pretty hard at many schools.

Sure. It's not just notorious "party schools" like UF. The Ivy teams are notorious partiers as well. Google "UPenn women's lacrosse destroys bar" and you will find a article with the headline:
Penn Women's Lacrosse Team in Trouble After Allegedly Flashing Genitals and Doing Other Awesome I Mean Deplorable Things at Fado

Maybe the fact the the players at UF were openly discussing their plans in front of his daughter was different than on other visits, but I guarantee you that every other team is doing the same thing on the few days off that they get in the fall and spring. The girls bust their asses between classes, studying, practice, film, lifts, travel, games, etc. When they get a day off they are going to blow off some steam the night before.

WLaxdad wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:53 pm

hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:40 am

cltlax wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:29 am

hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:56 am

WashedUpLaxDad wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:13 am

hmmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:24 am

WashedUpLaxDad wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:12 pm

laxfanrs wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:07 pm Florida seems like the new hot spot. There are so many positives to going there, next year it is going to be a very attractive spot for 27s.The $ is definitely good. Who doesn’t want to live in Flordia? Also, that is a place where top recruits can go and know that they will get playing time. Schools like BC can get top recruits every year but still look at the transfer portal for their starters.

Florida has always been an attractive spot. And in the past O'Leary had a very close relationship with Carol Rose, which has faded due to issues well discussed on this board.

But UF isn't for everyone. A very strong off-the-field "culture", that appeals to many girls and scares many others away.

Next year, I think Florida will do very well, mainly because there are 2 top 8 clubs within 2-3 hours of campus in Eagle Stix and FL Select, and a couple other florida girls playing on top out of state clubs. I would expect UF to fill at least half its class from those 2 clubs

UF certainly has a reputation for not being a close knit roster. Very cliquish based on who plays and who doesn't.

My point was more about the hard-drinking culture. About 2/3 of the roster including a majority of starters go out and get bombed once or twice per week. My 25 daughter went on a visit there first weekend of September and was immediately put off by girls opening talking about how drunk they would get that night.

Well, that's certainly not isolated to UF. Not even close. It's just part of lax culture on both the men's and women's side for the most part. Not saying it's right, but it's true.

I'd even say it's just not lacrosse culture. Soccer and other teams go out pretty hard at many schools.

Sure. It's not just notorious "party schools" like UF. The Ivy teams are notorious partiers as well. Google "UPenn women's lacrosse destroys bar" and you will find a article with the headline:
Penn Women's Lacrosse Team in Trouble After Allegedly Flashing Genitals and Doing Other Awesome I Mean Deplorable Things at Fado

Maybe the fact the the players at UF were openly discussing their plans in front of his daughter was different than on other visits, but I guarantee you that every other team is doing the same thing on the few days off that they get in the fall and spring. The girls bust their asses between classes, studying, practice, film, lifts, travel, games, etc. When they get a day off they are going to blow off some steam the night before.

I googled it, wow. When an Irish pub in Philly tells you your out of control your really OUT OF CONTROL!

Kleizaster wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:17 am with the Dewald commitment, Florida is now at FIVE 5 star rated players. That's the most a non UNC school has had since Clemson last year and their best class ever on paper. Impressive. especially with me singing the downfall of the program last summer with the arrival of Florida state. The air must have been extra crisp in Gainesville this month.

Laake and Bufardi still out there

top classes right now are

1. Florida
2. BC
3. UNC

Maryland after starting out hot has kind of fallen off the face of the earth and the class is suddenly looking well below average compared to other competing schools. It's nice to get the #1 player, but currently they only have 4 total commits, only one 5 star.

Syracuse, UVA, Michigan, and even Stanford, yes Stanford, has surpass them in the space of 2 days. I'd be very worried if i was a Maryland fan.

Best hope out there for MD is Laake. Local kid. must get for MD

Clemson also fell back to earth in a big way. Actually..this class is pretty terrible for them. Based on the standard they set last year. Zero ranked players. in context..8 out of their 10 commitments last year were ranked players. they landed the top 2 players in the class. Don't know what to make of this. 23' they had a top 10 class. 24' they weren't even ranked. 25' they had a top 2 class. 26' they won't be ranked. Maybe it's time to cool down on the Clemson hype. If they don't start racking up some wins on the field, this might be a short lived thing. or at the very best, inconsistent

Kleizaster wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:17 am with the Dewald commitment, Florida is now at FIVE 5 star rated players. That's the most a non UNC school has had since Clemson last year and their best class ever on paper. Impressive. especially with me singing the downfall of the program last summer with the arrival of Florida state. The air must have been extra crisp in Gainesville this month.

Laake and Bufardi still out there

top classes right now are

1. Florida
2. BC
3. UNC

Maryland after starting out hot has kind of fallen off the face of the earth and the class is suddenly looking well below average compared to other competing schools. It's nice to get the #1 player, but currently they only have 4 total commits, only one 5 star.

Syracuse, UVA, Michigan, and even Stanford, yes Stanford, has surpass them in the space of 2 days. I'd be very worried if i was a Maryland fan.

Best hope out there for MD is Laake. Local kid. must get for MD

Clemson also fell back to earth in a big way. Actually..this class is pretty terrible for them. Based on the standard they set last year. Zero ranked players. in context..8 out of their 10 commitments last year were ranked players. they landed the top 2 players in the class. Don't know what to make of this. 23' they had a top 10 class. 24' they weren't even ranked. 25' they had a top 2 class. 26' they won't be ranked. Maybe it's time to cool down on the Clemson hype. If they don't start racking up some wins on the field, this might be a short lived thing. or at the very best, inconsistent

funlaxmom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:40 am

Kleizaster wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:17 am with the Dewald commitment, Florida is now at FIVE 5 star rated players. That's the most a non UNC school has had since Clemson last year and their best class ever on paper. Impressive. especially with me singing the downfall of the program last summer with the arrival of Florida state. The air must have been extra crisp in Gainesville this month.

Laake and Bufardi still out there

top classes right now are

1. Florida
2. BC
3. UNC

Maryland after starting out hot has kind of fallen off the face of the earth and the class is suddenly looking well below average compared to other competing schools. It's nice to get the #1 player, but currently they only have 4 total commits, only one 5 star.

Syracuse, UVA, Michigan, and even Stanford, yes Stanford, has surpass them in the space of 2 days. I'd be very worried if i was a Maryland fan.

Best hope out there for MD is Laake. Local kid. must get for MD

Clemson also fell back to earth in a big way. Actually..this class is pretty terrible for them. Based on the standard they set last year. Zero ranked players. in context..8 out of their 10 commitments last year were ranked players. they landed the top 2 players in the class. Don't know what to make of this. 23' they had a top 10 class. 24' they weren't even ranked. 25' they had a top 2 class. 26' they won't be ranked. Maybe it's time to cool down on the Clemson hype. If they don't start racking up some wins on the field, this might be a short lived thing. or at the very best, inconsistent

There is typically a small correlation between the stars assigned by inside lacrosse player rankings and recruiting class success. I would bet half of the best players available don’t have a “star ranking” because they never attended, or were invited to, an inside lacrosse event. No pay, no stars.

funlaxmom wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:40 am

Kleizaster wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:17 am with the Dewald commitment, Florida is now at FIVE 5 star rated players. That's the most a non UNC school has had since Clemson last year and their best class ever on paper. Impressive. especially with me singing the downfall of the program last summer with the arrival of Florida state. The air must have been extra crisp in Gainesville this month.

Laake and Bufardi still out there

top classes right now are

1. Florida
2. BC
3. UNC

Maryland after starting out hot has kind of fallen off the face of the earth and the class is suddenly looking well below average compared to other competing schools. It's nice to get the #1 player, but currently they only have 4 total commits, only one 5 star.

Syracuse, UVA, Michigan, and even Stanford, yes Stanford, has surpass them in the space of 2 days. I'd be very worried if i was a Maryland fan.

Best hope out there for MD is Laake. Local kid. must get for MD

Clemson also fell back to earth in a big way. Actually..this class is pretty terrible for them. Based on the standard they set last year. Zero ranked players. in context..8 out of their 10 commitments last year were ranked players. they landed the top 2 players in the class. Don't know what to make of this. 23' they had a top 10 class. 24' they weren't even ranked. 25' they had a top 2 class. 26' they won't be ranked. Maybe it's time to cool down on the Clemson hype. If they don't start racking up some wins on the field, this might be a short lived thing. or at the very best, inconsistent

There is typically a small correlation between the stars assigned by inside lacrosse player rankings and recruiting class success. I would bet half of the best players available don’t have a “star ranking” because they never attended, or were invited to, an inside lacrosse event. No pay, no stars.

LaxDadMax wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:48 am Does anyone else find it interesting that of Stony Brook's 7 commits so far, only one is from Long Island?

Even if the Spallina leaving rumors are true, you would think that the school would still do well locally, especially with a very strong year in LI talent.

LaxDadMax wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:48 am Does anyone else find it interesting that of Stony Brook's 7 commits so far, only one is from Long Island?

Even if the Spallina leaving rumors are true, you would think that the school would still do well locally, especially with a very strong year in LI talent.

McLax9777 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 12:55 pm

LaxDadMax wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:48 am Does anyone else find it interesting that of Stony Brook's 7 commits so far, only one is from Long Island?

Even if the Spallina leaving rumors are true, you would think that the school would still do well locally, especially with a very strong year in LI talent.

They aren’t really known for getting those A team kids. In fact he’s been open when interviewed that he usually gets kids no one is really looking at, or overlooked. Could just be that the local talent was out of his range.

uncfan1013 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:16 pm 4-star defender Ashton TilFoil commits to UNC.

LaxDadMax wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:26 pm

uncfan1013 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:16 pm 4-star defender Ashton TilFoil commits to UNC.

Huge get!! Think she would have been five-star if she played at a top club. Of all UNC 26 recruits, I think she has best chance to play as a freshman.