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youthathletics wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:34 pm

Mr3Putt wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:15 pm Gait R Hand is classic. Another good one would be - GaitsBentPOLE. People don’t realize he created different things in lax- M & W. The offset head, the helmet, the women’s stx. The bent pole was such an advantage. Like today with these crab nets, you could not get the ball out. I was on attack, he ran by me near the midfield line, and I said to myself- his pole is bent.

He musta had really short shorts if you could see that his pole is bent.

Finster wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:42 pm Mike Powell’s speech at his Jersey ceremony is just a master class in humility, decency, and friendship. What a great guy.

My hope is Syracuse attracts more like him.

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am Is the Spallina whining not similar to Mikey Powell and his flips?

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am Is the Spallina whining not similar to Mikey Powell and his flips?

Finster wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:38 am Probably few here know it, but Mike is also an accomplished musician.

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:53 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am Is the Spallina whining not similar to Mikey Powell and his flips?

I don't know how you even make this connection/comparison.
Spallina has played 8 games and you've labeled him a whiner?
Not seeing that, sounds like an extremely weak excuse to take
a shot at Spallina to me.

Finster wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:38 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am Is the Spallina whining not similar to Mikey Powell and his flips?

That’s a good question, but for me, no they’re not similar. I can see some people thinking it.

Mike Powell won the Turnbull award four years in a row. That’s insane. I don’t think Spallina will get that.

In any event, I just think the world of Mike and his acceptance speech the other day is simply perfect. Any Syracuse alum, fan, or coach knew how great a kid he was when he played. Total class.

Probably few here know it, but Mike is also an accomplished musician.

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:17 am Whining meaning everyone saying he’s not a team player, selfish etc. There was a lot of that back when Powell was early in his career to.

Was that not clear or you just ready to jump on everyone who types “Spallina”?

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:28 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:17 am Whining meaning everyone saying he’s not a team player, selfish etc. There was a lot of that back when Powell was early in his career to.

Was that not clear or you just ready to jump on everyone who types “Spallina”?

Nope, obviously not clear to me (complaining might have been a better word). Sorry, my bad.
Don't really care what anyone says about Spallina, no doubt I'll respond if it's unwarranted BS
though.

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am I can't say that I really remember all that much complaining about Mikey being selfish. No doubt there was by some but nowhere near the abuse Spallina took after his first game. Truth be told, many of the shots he took in that game were good shots that just didn't go in. Taking the same shots today and they are. Mikey was a showboat, a bit of a hot dog and damn sure good enough to pull it off. He was fantastic but no doubt there were some/many who didn't like his style. I don't remember anybody going nuts when they gave him the jersey as a freshman like they have with the new #22 either.
As for the Dordevic comparison, there is none as far as I'm concerned. Eight games into the season and the freshman trails the super star senior's (his last year at Cuse) total output of assists for the entire season by one while he led the ACC in shots. Spallina has a pretty high percentage of putting shots in the cage too, unlike the super star senior did/does (4 of 17 is about the norm for him...oh with no assists too). I don't see much of a comparison between these two, Joey is playing nothing like Tucker did, the ball doesn't die in his stick, he's looking for open players, not forcing shots when they're not there...not shooting from near mid field either.

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am I can't say that I really remember all that much complaining about Mikey being selfish. No doubt there was by some but nowhere near the abuse Spallina took after his first game. Truth be told, many of the shots he took in that game were good shots that just didn't go in. Taking the same shots today and they are. Mikey was a showboat, a bit of a hot dog and damn sure good enough to pull it off. He was fantastic but no doubt there were some/many who didn't like his style. I don't remember anybody going nuts when they gave him the jersey as a freshman like they have with the new #22 either.
As for the Dordevic comparison, there is none as far as I'm concerned. Eight games into the season and the freshman trails the super star senior's (his last year at Cuse) total output of assists for the entire season by one while he led the ACC in shots. Spallina has a pretty high percentage of putting shots in the cage too, unlike the super star senior did/does (4 of 17 is about the norm for him...oh with no assists too). I don't see much of a comparison between these two, Joey is playing nothing like Tucker did, the ball doesn't die in his stick, he's looking for open players, not forcing shots when they're not there...not shooting from near mid field either.
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Dordevic put up 5g against Maryland and Duke last year, take a poll of AA D poles who would they rather guard Dordevic or Spallini not even close. Joey great lax IQ and stick but will never be athetic enough against AA D poles guys.

Finster wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:05 pm

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am I can't say that I really remember all that much complaining about Mikey being selfish. No doubt there was by some but nowhere near the abuse Spallina took after his first game. Truth be told, many of the shots he took in that game were good shots that just didn't go in. Taking the same shots today and they are. Mikey was a showboat, a bit of a hot dog and damn sure good enough to pull it off. He was fantastic but no doubt there were some/many who didn't like his style. I don't remember anybody going nuts when they gave him the jersey as a freshman like they have with the new #22 either.
As for the Dordevic comparison, there is none as far as I'm concerned. Eight games into the season and the freshman trails the super star senior's (his last year at Cuse) total output of assists for the entire season by one while he led the ACC in shots. Spallina has a pretty high percentage of putting shots in the cage too, unlike the super star senior did/does (4 of 17 is about the norm for him...oh with no assists too). I don't see much of a comparison between these two, Joey is playing nothing like Tucker did, the ball doesn't die in his stick, he's looking for open players, not forcing shots when they're not there...not shooting from near mid field either.

I was probably too harsh on Spallina initially and I apologize for it. I think he’s rapidly growing into the role, much more than I had incorrectly assumed. I want nothing but the best for him.

I simply miss the days of Mike Powell. The guy was and is an outstanding human being. The best. Obviously an incredible lacrosse player, but an even better person.

lorin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:21 pm

DMac wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:59 am I can't say that I really remember all that much complaining about Mikey being selfish. No doubt there was by some but nowhere near the abuse Spallina took after his first game. Truth be told, many of the shots he took in that game were good shots that just didn't go in. Taking the same shots today and they are. Mikey was a showboat, a bit of a hot dog and damn sure good enough to pull it off. He was fantastic but no doubt there were some/many who didn't like his style. I don't remember anybody going nuts when they gave him the jersey as a freshman like they have with the new #22 either.
As for the Dordevic comparison, there is none as far as I'm concerned. Eight games into the season and the freshman trails the super star senior's (his last year at Cuse) total output of assists for the entire season by one while he led the ACC in shots. Spallina has a pretty high percentage of putting shots in the cage too, unlike the super star senior did/does (4 of 17 is about the norm for him...oh with no assists too). I don't see much of a comparison between these two, Joey is playing nothing like Tucker did, the ball doesn't die in his stick, he's looking for open players, not forcing shots when they're not there...not shooting from near mid field either.

lorin wrote
Dordevic put up 5g against Maryland and Duke last year, take a poll of AA D poles who would they rather guard Dordevic or Spallini not even close. Joey great lax IQ and stick but will never be athetic enough against AA D poles guys.

BFD, took 22 shots v Duke, managed to put 10 on cage, 5 went in. Helluva percentage.
Md AA poles must've given him hell, only managed 8 shots, put 6 on cage, 5 went in. Unusual day
for the HM AA,
If we're choosing teams in the yard and I'm going first, no worries, I'll leave Dordevic for you.
You're figuring Joey won't improve beyond his freshman year, eh? Time will tell.