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Kismet wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 2:23 pm As they say, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Lax3 wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 1:32 pm Let’s be real here. The reason why so many lacrosse fans – or at least ACC lacrosse fans – are upset about the NCAA tournament choices is that we all know unequivocally that the ACC has the most talent so there is outrage that only one ACC team is in the tournament. Every year the ACC wins the famous Inside Lacrosse “best recruiting classes.” Every year the number of five-star and four-star players go to ACC schools. Nothing new here, right? Been that way forever in every sport. The best go to the historically good/great programs.

But guess what? Those teams have to win. They have to play tougher schedules. They have to play more games. They have to travel. Duke – stop losing to lesser teams in February, especially when you have a one-month advantage over the Ivies to say nothing of your weather advantage over the rest of the northeast. Notre Dame – stop using location as a crutch for not playing more games. Your school has an endowment of $18.1 billion – spend some more money to travel. Distance doesn’t seem to bother Denver, Utah, or Air Force – they each played 14/15 games to Notre Dame’s 12 games. UNC – play better with all of the five-star talent that you have on that squad. You have Chris Gray and go 8-6.

We all know that this year is likely an anomaly but this whole “eye test” argument is completely absurd. It translates to “we have more talent so we should be in the playoffs.” No. It means you have more talent and you did far less with that talent than other teams did.

A famous movie quote applies here … "You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting." Play more games. Play tougher games. Win more games. Pretty simple.

And please stop whining. It is beneath you.

PizzaSnake wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 2:42 pm

Kismet wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 2:23 pm As they say, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Except in government contracting…

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

rcolter wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:09 am

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

Think we (I say we like I'm on the team ) need a big day from Nunes here. He hasn't been super consistent this year but personally I believe his ceiling is higher than Rode's, although his "floor" is lower as well - if that makes any sense. Certainly a daunting order for a true freshman to come up big in his first every playoff game but that's also what you dream of as a kid! Certainly excited for him. Another interesting aspect will be covering Aughavin. I'm curious to see what Wayer's status is as he was apparently injured but has been getting some limited shifts so maybe still not at 100 percent? Bower and Whalen have done a great job filling in this year but going to need a strong game from the rope unit as well.

With all that being said I'm just beyond excited for this game. All the story lines around this game with Lars coming home, Ivy vs ACC, etc has made this game extra interesting for better or for worse. Hopefully the Hoos can pull it out and give me a good birthday present

10stone5 wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:11 am

rcolter wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:09 am

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

Think we (I say we like I'm on the team ) need a big day from Nunes here. He hasn't been super consistent this year but personally I believe his ceiling is higher than Rode's, although his "floor" is lower as well - if that makes any sense. Certainly a daunting order for a true freshman to come up big in his first every playoff game but that's also what you dream of as a kid! Certainly excited for him. Another interesting aspect will be covering Aughavin. I'm curious to see what Wayer's status is as he was apparently injured but has been getting some limited shifts so maybe still not at 100 percent? Bower and Whalen have done a great job filling in this year but going to need a strong game from the rope unit as well.

With all that being said I'm just beyond excited for this game. All the story lines around this game with Lars coming home, Ivy vs ACC, etc has made this game extra interesting for better or for worse. Hopefully the Hoos can pull it out and give me a good birthday present

You are on the team

rcolter wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:09 am

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

Think we (I say we like I'm on the team ) need a big day from Nunes here. He hasn't been super consistent this year but personally I believe his ceiling is higher than Rode's, although his "floor" is lower as well - if that makes any sense. Certainly a daunting order for a true freshman to come up big in his first every playoff game but that's also what you dream of as a kid! Certainly excited for him. Another interesting aspect will be covering Aughavin. I'm curious to see what Wayer's status is as he was apparently injured but has been getting some limited shifts so maybe still not at 100 percent? Bower and Whalen have done a great job filling in this year but going to need a strong game from the rope unit as well.

With all that being said I'm just beyond excited for this game. All the story lines around this game with Lars coming home, Ivy vs ACC, etc has made this game extra interesting for better or for worse. Hopefully the Hoos can pull it out and give me a good birthday present

Hoxwurth wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 10:24 am

rcolter wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:09 am

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

Think we (I say we like I'm on the team ) need a big day from Nunes here. He hasn't been super consistent this year but personally I believe his ceiling is higher than Rode's, although his "floor" is lower as well - if that makes any sense. Certainly a daunting order for a true freshman to come up big in his first every playoff game but that's also what you dream of as a kid! Certainly excited for him. Another interesting aspect will be covering Aughavin. I'm curious to see what Wayer's status is as he was apparently injured but has been getting some limited shifts so maybe still not at 100 percent? Bower and Whalen have done a great job filling in this year but going to need a strong game from the rope unit as well.

With all that being said I'm just beyond excited for this game. All the story lines around this game with Lars coming home, Ivy vs ACC, etc has made this game extra interesting for better or for worse. Hopefully the Hoos can pull it out and give me a good birthday present

Virginia has had so many injuries this season. Moore, Shellenberger, Saustad, Conner, Wayer, LaSalla, and Kastner to name a few. That's 2/3 of the starting attack, 2/3 of the starting defense, the starting FO guy, and more.

10stone5 wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 10:27 am

Hoxwurth wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 10:24 am

rcolter wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 8:09 am

rolldodge wrote: ↑Tue May 10, 2022 7:33 am How about the Virginia / Brown first round matchup? Tiffany vs his former team. Any thoughts on matchups / outcomes?

Think we (I say we like I'm on the team ) need a big day from Nunes here. He hasn't been super consistent this year but personally I believe his ceiling is higher than Rode's, although his "floor" is lower as well - if that makes any sense. Certainly a daunting order for a true freshman to come up big in his first every playoff game but that's also what you dream of as a kid! Certainly excited for him. Another interesting aspect will be covering Aughavin. I'm curious to see what Wayer's status is as he was apparently injured but has been getting some limited shifts so maybe still not at 100 percent? Bower and Whalen have done a great job filling in this year but going to need a strong game from the rope unit as well.

With all that being said I'm just beyond excited for this game. All the story lines around this game with Lars coming home, Ivy vs ACC, etc has made this game extra interesting for better or for worse. Hopefully the Hoos can pull it out and give me a good birthday present

Virginia has had so many injuries this season. Moore, Shellenberger, Saustad, Conner, Wayer, LaSalla, and Kastner to name a few. That's 2/3 of the starting attack, 2/3 of the starting defense, the starting FO guy, and more.

Yes, and that is the shame in the Cavs quest for a three-peat.

Jlax92 wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 12:22 am If Maryland faces UVA and beats them they will go all the way. I don’t know if any other team can match up with them for four quarters. Maybe Gtown but they haven’t had a Maryland caliber team all year.

Lax3 wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 1:32 pm Let’s be real here. The reason why so many lacrosse fans – or at least ACC lacrosse fans – are upset about the NCAA tournament choices is that we all know unequivocally that the ACC has the most talent so there is outrage that only one ACC team is in the tournament. Every year the ACC wins the famous Inside Lacrosse “best recruiting classes.” Every year the number of five-star and four-star players go to ACC schools. Nothing new here, right? Been that way forever in every sport. The best go to the historically good/great programs.

But guess what? Those teams have to win. They have to play tougher schedules. They have to play more games. They have to travel. Duke – stop losing to lesser teams in February, especially when you have a one-month advantage over the Ivies to say nothing of your weather advantage over the rest of the northeast. Notre Dame – stop using location as a crutch for not playing more games. Your school has an endowment of $18.1 billion – spend some more money to travel. Distance doesn’t seem to bother Denver, Utah, or Air Force – they each played 14/15 games to Notre Dame’s 12 games. UNC – play better with all of the five-star talent that you have on that squad. You have Chris Gray and go 8-6.

We all know that this year is likely an anomaly but this whole “eye test” argument is completely absurd. It translates to “we have more talent so we should be in the playoffs.” No. It means you have more talent and you did far less with that talent than other teams did.

A famous movie quote applies here … "You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting." Play more games. Play tougher games. Win more games. Pretty simple.

And please stop whining. It is beneath you.

tech37 wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 7:22 am

Jlax92 wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 12:22 am If Maryland faces UVA and beats them they will go all the way. I don’t know if any other team can match up with them for four quarters. Maybe Gtown but they haven’t had a Maryland caliber team all year.

If Yale gets there and brings their perfect game...maybe. They're deeper and perhaps more balanced than Penn?...despite their last meeting?