NCAA Tournament 2024

[MVPiccoli]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

[The12lov3]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

[pcowlax]

Since COVID BS will be done by his senior year even for D3 and there will be no more “grad years”, you wonder, now that transferring has become such a routine part of college sports, whether he and players like him will seek D1 for a senior year or stuck it out with his team. Would certainly prefer the later but I’m afraid we will see more players bailing out not for more PT elsewhere as often happened in the past but instead for the opposite.

[The12lov3]

Since COVID BS will be done by his senior year even for D3 and there will be no more “grad years”, you wonder, now that transferring has become such a routine part of college sports, whether he and players like him will seek D1 for a senior year or stuck it out with his team. Would certainly prefer the later but I’m afraid we will see more players bailing out not for more PT elsewhere as often happened in the past but instead for the opposite.

Why would you leave Tufts - get to play great lax in a great program and you get a top education. Maybe at other places but dont see that happening at top div3 academic schools.

[pcowlax]

Since COVID BS will be done by his senior year even for D3 and there will be no more “grad years”, you wonder, now that transferring has become such a routine part of college sports, whether he and players like him will seek D1 for a senior year or stuck it out with his team. Would certainly prefer the later but I’m afraid we will see more players bailing out not for more PT elsewhere as often happened in the past but instead for the opposite.

Why would you leave Tufts - get to play great lax in a great program and you get a top education. Maybe at other places but dont see that happening at top div3 academic schools.

You don’t think if UVA came with an offer and who knows as a little cash he wouldn’t have to give it serious thought.? When I say D1, I certainly don’t mean Wagner or NJIT. But a top tier program with good academics? Chance of playing for the D1 title would be a pretty heavy allure I would think. The value of the degree at Tufts as opposed to something like Salisbury would mitigate somewhat but I would be surprised if we don’t start to see more of that.

[callaxdad]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

[laxdad1434]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

[The12lov3]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

JB went from attack to midfield which contributed to the decline but agree that the transition is not that easy. He is a special player for sure and I don't think that kids are going to be poached from div3. There is much more in there decision than just lacrosse. Many of these kids make the decision to play div3 because they want to play and not consume their life.

[laxdad1434]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

JB went from attack to midfield which contributed to the decline but agree that the transition is not that easy. He is a special player for sure and I don't think that kids are going to be poached from div3. There is much more in there decision than just lacrosse. Many of these kids make the decision to play div3 because they want to play and not consume their life.

Yep, I agree.

[MVPiccoli]

Some of us just weren't/aren't good enough. Some of us came to the game late. Some of us are underexposed from a recruiting perspective. All of us are served well by the student/athlete experience. The only things D1 gives you over D3 after your playing days are over and (hopefully) your degree is in use are bragging rights, name recognition, and probably a few more nagging injuries.

[MVPiccoli]

Toss up final in my eyes. RIT didn't boat race Tufts in that regular season match-up. Tufts is playing some incredible ball right now. RIT is the only other team that runs as well and possesses the offensive aggression/finishing capability in transition suited to stay with the Jumbos. Envisioning a high scoring, action packed game.

[SouthieLax]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

JB went from attack to midfield which contributed to the decline but agree that the transition is not that easy. He is a special player for sure and I don't think that kids are going to be poached from div3. There is much more in there decision than just lacrosse. Many of these kids make the decision to play div3 because they want to play and not consume their life.

Exactly, Boyden leads the UVA midfield in scoring, had a hat trick yesterday against Hopkins and with the game on the line in the 4th and OT played every offensive possession. Calling his transition anything but a success would just be sour grapes.

I hope it doesn’t happen but I do think Regnery is the profile of a player who could get poached by a UVA type or Ivy. Multi-years of eligibility left and an elite athlete.

[Motorman]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

JB went from attack to midfield which contributed to the decline but agree that the transition is not that easy. He is a special player for sure and I don't think that kids are going to be poached from div3. There is much more in there decision than just lacrosse. Many of these kids make the decision to play div3 because they want to play and not consume their life.

Yep, I agree.

Ask any kid playing in NCAA D3 lax over last few tournament weeks if they would rather be playing at Wagner, Siena or any other lower level D1 programs? Most would rather play in May rather than have season over in April. The level of D3 high level lax is outstanding and far more entertaining than majority of D 1 programs after top 1/3

[The12lov3]

Ask any kid playing in NCAA D3 lax over last few tournament weeks if they would rather be playing at Wagner, Siena or any other lower level D1 programs? Most would rather play in May rather than have season over in April. The level of D3 high level lax is outstanding and far more entertaining than majority of D 1 programs after top 1/3
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Motorman - we agree on something. You hit the nail right on the head and this D3 tournament was one for the ages. Do you think the kids at W&L are going to remember beating Salisbury for the rest of their lives. What about SJF? Those experiences are one for the ages that they would not get otherwise. Playing in May is awesome no matter what round you get knocked out.

This has been the best tournament we have seen in a long time for a number of reasons and to say you were part of it is awesome.

[laxdad1434]

Regnery is too good to just be a sophomore

Regnery is ridiculous.

Fun to watch. He's got an extra gear. He got his hands free on sweeps and in transition just with pure speed.

He will be a top 5 player in division 3 next year if he is not one already.

Gentlemen, and of course ladies, Reg could start on darn near any D1 team in the country right now as a top 6 offensive player, be it attack or middie, he’s that talented, IMHO. Tufts youngins are really coming together, they are a different team that faced RIT two months ago…..should be a great final!! Roll Bos!!

You're not starting with this noise again? Boyden went from a 160 pt scorer in D3 to a 40 pt scorer in D1. It's not as easy as you want it to be.

JB went from attack to midfield which contributed to the decline but agree that the transition is not that easy. He is a special player for sure and I don't think that kids are going to be poached from div3. There is much more in there decision than just lacrosse. Many of these kids make the decision to play div3 because they want to play and not consume their life.

Exactly, Boyden leads the UVA midfield in scoring, had a hat trick yesterday against Hopkins and with the game on the line in the 4th and OT played every offensive possession. Calling his transition anything but a success would just be sour grapes.

I hope it doesn’t happen but I do think Regnery is the profile of a player who could get poached by a UVA type or Ivy. Multi-years of eligibility left and an elite athlete.

Of course it's a success, and he's a great player. What I'm saying is the the transition isn't easy.
Why did he have to switch to midfield?

[SouthieLax]

Because that’s where UVA is thin and they felt he’d be better suited than Millon. One of them had to. They have been putting him on attack and Millon up top at times the last few weeks.

[The12lov3]

Of course it's a success, and he's a great player. What I'm saying is the the transition isn't easy.
Why did he have to switch to midfield?
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He had to switch because when you have Shellenberger, Kormier, and Millon as your starting attack, there is no room for him to really play. Not sure who the forth attack-man was but to make room for him as weapon who is constantly on the field, it make more sense for him to be a midfielder.

[choochooCharlie]

Of course it's a success, and he's a great player. What I'm saying is the the transition isn't easy.
Why did he have to switch to midfield?

He had to switch because when you have Shellenberger, Kormier, and Millon as your starting attack, there is no room for him to really play. Not sure who the forth attack-man was but to make room for him as weapon who is constantly on the field, it make more sense for him to be a midfielder.

Thus proving laxdad’s point.

He had to switch positions to “really play” at a high level DI program.

[Laxattackjack]

Some of us just weren't/aren't good enough. Some of us came to the game late. Some of us are underexposed from a recruiting perspective. All of us are served well by the student/athlete experience. The only things D1 gives you over D3 after your playing days are over and (hopefully) your degree is in use are bragging rights, name recognition, and probably a few more nagging injuries.

i would say less injuries, because D1 has better facilities, more coaches, and more trainers.

but you are right, unless you are a top 50 player at your age, the only advantage to D1 is bragging rights to those that don’t understand.

D3 kids get more playing time, more games, smaller class sizes, lower tuition cost. a little more freedom (not much anymore). and the best part of college sports, you get to play more games agains friends and past teammates.

[SouthieLax]

Of course it's a success, and he's a great player. What I'm saying is the the transition isn't easy.
Why did he have to switch to midfield?

He had to switch because when you have Shellenberger, Kormier, and Millon as your starting attack, there is no room for him to really play. Not sure who the forth attack-man was but to make room for him as weapon who is constantly on the field, it make more sense for him to be a midfielder.

Thus proving laxdad’s point.

He had to switch positions to “really play” at a high level DI program.

Again, that’s wrong. There is an interview with Lars in preseason where he talks about how they looked at Millon/Boydon one would start at attack and one at midfield and they landed on Boydon (a former middie) being better suited for that role.