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Joey Spallina on NLI Day and Signing His Commitment to Syracuse
8:17Published on November 11, 2021
#1 Recruit in the class of 2022 Joey Spallina speaks on his commitment to Syracuse, the new NIL deal in the NCAA, and more

https://www.ftfnext.com/videos/16366706 ... eyspallina

Powellfan22 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:15 pm That third midfield spot is a question.

I'm a Quinn fan. With this said, based on his previous SU seasons, it's hard for me to believe that he'll be playing on the first middy line *and* putting up numbers.

Matnum PI wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:43 am

Powellfan22 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:15 pm That third midfield spot is a question.

I'm a Quinn fan. With this said, based on his previous SU seasons, it's hard for me to believe that he'll be playing on the first middy line *and* putting up numbers.

He has not lived up to his high school hype, but he seems to be getting better each season. He had 10 and two last year, which isn't great but still not nothing for a second line midfielder. He also barely played the last four games of the season when the coaching staff stopped playing the second midfield after the Scanlan suspension. He has the talent, but sometimes makes bad turnovers. I think he could put up some points on the first line with someone like Curry to play off of.

Powellfan22 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:16 pmI think he could put up some points on the first line with someone like Curry to play off of.

I hear that. Curry creates, Quinn finishes. Maybe.

Powellfan22 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:16 pm

Matnum PI wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:43 am

Powellfan22 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:15 pm That third midfield spot is a question.

I'm a Quinn fan. With this said, based on his previous SU seasons, it's hard for me to believe that he'll be playing on the first middy line *and* putting up numbers.

I think he could put up some points on the first line with someone like Curry to play off of.

That's a good point. I think everyone's penciling Quinn in on the 1st line with Curry. If Dordevic plays attack, that last 1st midfield spot is really up for grabs.

So let me get this straight , acc Syracuse is uncertain about 2nd and 3rd mids on first line ? Good luck.

Saw on another Syracuse lax board they are saying there is no ACC tournament but the teams will play a couple of each other twice. Very similar to their ACC play from last season

bananas wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:17 pm So let me get this straight , acc Syracuse is uncertain about 2nd and 3rd mids on first line ? Good luck.

It will definitely be Curry and Quinn. One spot is up for grabs and we have options. The extra spot is only really there because there has been strong signs of Dordevic moving down to attack. O will be fine it's the defense that is concerning. UVA might actually have a shot against us next year!

Basketball, not lacrosse, but still fun.

March 12 at Homewood. Not small...

Matnum PI wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 1:09 pm Basketball, not lacrosse, but still fun.

Awesome 2OT victory vs Indiana other night

tech37 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 2:09 pmAwesome 2OT victory vs Indiana other night

i think this why so much SU basketball content is bubbling to the top.

10stone5 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:48 pm Lax Sports Network ------>

Joey Spallina on NLI Day and Signing His Commitment to Syracuse
8:17Published on November 11, 2021
#1 Recruit in the class of 2022 Joey Spallina speaks on his commitment to Syracuse, the new NIL deal in the NCAA, and more

https://www.ftfnext.com/videos/16366706 ... eyspallina

This was, you know, like, you know, and awesome-like interview!! Actually, it was unlistenable...he seems like a fun loving kid, though.

US Lax Mag piece: https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... eformation

Matnum PI wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 1:17 pm US Lax Mag piece: https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/college/ ... eformation

I'm excited to see how this team will look in the spring, but at the same time I'm pretty skeptical that there's going to be a major difference in how they play compared with prior Syracuse teams or their competition.

Also, the balance of Gait's personality and Petro's personality, and their different coaching styles interests me. Are they going to be opposing forces pulling players in different directions? Are we going to see players conflicted about how they play? Free flowing or disciplined? Will we see some players make spontaneous plays in the gray and some players play within very confined guidelines?

Controlled d and wide open o? Maybe so. Transition could be where it gets interesting.

ohmilax34 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:02 pm I'm excited to see how this team will look in the spring, but at the same time I'm pretty skeptical that there's going to be a major difference in how they play compared with prior Syracuse teams or their competition.

What about in 4 years?

ohmilax34 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:02 pm Also, the balance of Gait's personality and Petro's personality, and their different coaching styles interests me. Are they going to be opposing forces pulling players in different directions? Are we going to see players conflicted about how they play? Free flowing or disciplined? Will we see some players make spontaneous plays in the gray and some players play within very confined guidelines?

As molo is saying, each will have their half of the field. With this said, I think Petro, and this may be wishful thinking, will be a different coach than at Hopkins. He's older, wiser, possibly humbler, and... I think he my be a more open, freer coach at SU. But, ohmi, as you're saying, I'm curious.

Matnum PI wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:55 pm

ohmilax34 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:02 pm I'm excited to see how this team will look in the spring, but at the same time I'm pretty skeptical that there's going to be a major difference in how they play compared with prior Syracuse teams or their competition.

What about in 4 years?

ohmilax34 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:02 pm Also, the balance of Gait's personality and Petro's personality, and their different coaching styles interests me. Are they going to be opposing forces pulling players in different directions? Are we going to see players conflicted about how they play? Free flowing or disciplined? Will we see some players make spontaneous plays in the gray and some players play within very confined guidelines?

As molo is saying, each will have their half of the field. With this said, I think Petro, and this may be wishful thinking, will be a different coach than at Hopkins. He's older, wiser, possibly humbler, and... I think he my be a more open, freer coach at SU. But, ohmi, as you're saying, I'm curious.

It seems like it would be better if Gait's personality were the overriding force on the team, rather than having contrasting personalities. Maybe there are examples in sports where this has worked. I'm hoping that Gait's personality has just as much of an effect on Petro as it does the players.

Also, we don't really know how the defense will play. If "controlled" or "disciplined" is the main word to describe how they're playing, that seems counter to what Gait wants from his team. If "aggressive" or "intense" is the main word to describe the defense, then that is probably more in line with what Gait wants.