Re: Syracuse 2024
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:56 pm
Cornell made a very subtle adjustment halfway through the 3rd quarter. They pushed out on Spallina and took X away. Thus forcing him to catch the ball outside the box or deep at X when he was passed too. Up until that point Spallina sat at X and picked the Cornell D apart with passes to cutters.JeremyCuse wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:43 pmThink you pretty much nailed it. The horrific amount of penalties, really bad 2nd half with just some unconscious turnovers and inability to beat a 10 man cost them. Offense also just looked tired and listless in the 2nd half. Gait needed to pule Mule and go with Birt or the 5 star frosh, he was lost all game. Also not to be that guy but the officiating was absolutely horrendous.Laxguy703 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:37 pm Felt like Syracuse lost this one more than Cornell won it. They were up big early and halted their own run with a bunch of stupid penalties. 4 man up goals, 9 minutes of penalties, and a bunch of stupid turnovers lead to Cornell sticking around a little too long.
That one has to hurt for orange fans. Felt like they were the better team up until the last 3 or 4 minutes of regulation.
Also why didn’t they let #22 be #22 late in the game? Spallina was winning his matchup and facilitating the offense the whole game with 7 points, but then once the game is on the line you don’t even try to get the ball in his stick? He touched the ball for a combined 10 seconds in OT.
ALso agree about OT, Spallina should have had the ball to start. The one time he actually touched it he put a dime on Thomson who got stuffed. Gait teams have had major issues with penalties and clearing against a good ride or a 10 man, both were again major issues. Give Cornell credit they battled of course but SU definitely pissed it away.
Yup excellent point, I believe your accurate as SU got away from Spallina in the third and all of the fourth. SU tried to counter with Mule on a short stick but he had a god awful game. English, Leo and Roa finished with 7 goals between them but most were in the 1st half. SU should have pressed the issue more and picked to get Spallina free or let him come up top and then dodge back to X.lilax wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:23 amCornell made a very subtle adjustment halfway through the 3rd quarter. They pushed out on Spallina and took X away. Thus forcing him to catch the ball outside the box or deep at X when he was passed too. Up until that point Spallina sat at X and picked the Cornell D apart with passes to cutters.JeremyCuse wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:43 pmThink you pretty much nailed it. The horrific amount of penalties, really bad 2nd half with just some unconscious turnovers and inability to beat a 10 man cost them. Offense also just looked tired and listless in the 2nd half. Gait needed to pule Mule and go with Birt or the 5 star frosh, he was lost all game. Also not to be that guy but the officiating was absolutely horrendous.Laxguy703 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:37 pm Felt like Syracuse lost this one more than Cornell won it. They were up big early and halted their own run with a bunch of stupid penalties. 4 man up goals, 9 minutes of penalties, and a bunch of stupid turnovers lead to Cornell sticking around a little too long.
That one has to hurt for orange fans. Felt like they were the better team up until the last 3 or 4 minutes of regulation.
Also why didn’t they let #22 be #22 late in the game? Spallina was winning his matchup and facilitating the offense the whole game with 7 points, but then once the game is on the line you don’t even try to get the ball in his stick? He touched the ball for a combined 10 seconds in OT.
ALso agree about OT, Spallina should have had the ball to start. The one time he actually touched it he put a dime on Thomson who got stuffed. Gait teams have had major issues with penalties and clearing against a good ride or a 10 man, both were again major issues. Give Cornell credit they battled of course but SU definitely pissed it away.
Spallina isn’t a speed dodger, and is better the closer he is to the cage when he can use leverage to his advantage.
It seemed Syracuse elected to play 5x5 above the cage.
The adjustment slowed Cuse’s ball movement to the backside and made English, Leo and Rhoa play hero ball.
I have to say its very sad that SU keeps losing games like this. Taking these unsportsman like penalties with a 7 goal lead when your absolutely running the other team off the field is just plain ridiculous. This is where the head coach has to step in and stop the non sense. Its one thing to play aggressive and hard, but these penalties are just stupid. I have watched every SU game this year, and it has happened at least once in most of their games, especially when they play at home. Now maybe they are given more leeway at home, but even so, its now a problem. One game, SU's "best player" decided to run up on a defenseman for the other team who was just called for a late hit on one of his teammates, like he was going to do anything, all 5'8" of him running up on a 6'-5" defenseman. What happened? he took a unsportsmanlike penalty so there was no man advantage for SU. Gait needs to step up and lay down the law for this to stop, or it will just continue to cost them. They beat themselves....sadJeremyCuse wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:55 pmThat makes more sense then saying something verbal.Brownlax wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:45 pmJust found this:
https://www.syracuse.com/orangelacrosse ... utType=amp
Looks like he may made contact with the official.
Classy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
Told some of my work buddies to tune into the game. They loved it. As a casual spectator, I don't think you can ask for a better "intro" game.PulpExposure wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:56 pmWell it was hugely entertaining, but absolutely terrible defense on both ends...
Hopefully,joewillie78 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:20 amClassy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
I'm not sure the best team won last night but I am positive the GUTTIEST team won last night.
This is such a great rivalry, and I'm hoping these 2 teams meet again in late May.
Gobigred
Joewillie78
Hopefully see a rematch in tourney, do believe Cuse is the more well rounded team possessing needed keys at Fogo and G , that balance is countered by Big Red having the two best players ibetween the teams n Kirst and Long as well as Buczek providing a sideline edge over Ric Flair .joewillie78 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:20 amClassy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
I'm not sure the best team won last night but I am positive the GUTTIEST team won last night.
This is such a great rivalry, and I'm hoping these 2 teams meet again in late May.
Gobigred
Joewillie78
When you couple this, with the absence of March in the OT portion of the game....those were crucial ill-advised situational shots. It seems more like a summer ball offense mentality, which is not a bad thing, so long as discipline and situational awareness is part of the equation...and that is where I believe March would/could have inserted himself in those O-huddles.
stupefied wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:29 amHopefully see a rematch in tourney, do believe Cuse is the more well rounded team possessing needed keys at Fogo and G , that balance is countered by Big Red having the two best players ibetween the teams n Kirst and Long as well as Buczek providing a sideline edge over Ric Flair .joewillie78 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:20 amClassy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
I'm not sure the best team won last night but I am positive the GUTTIEST team won last night.
This is such a great rivalry, and I'm hoping these 2 teams meet again in late May.
Gobigred
Joewillie78
Woke up this a.m. very disappointed and annoyed at some attempted shade, Cuse should not be losing 7-0 lead at this stage with present makeup of roster.
I don't mean to make it worse or rub it in, but everyone is making a big deal out of the 7-0 lead, but that was early. Cornell cut it to 7-4 early in the 2nd quarter. Syracuse also led 13-6 late in the 2nd quarter and 16-10 with 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.stupefied wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:29 amHopefully see a rematch in tourney, do believe Cuse is the more well rounded team possessing needed keys at Fogo and G , that balance is countered by Big Red having the two best players ibetween the teams n Kirst and Long as well as Buczek providing a sideline edge over Ric Flair .joewillie78 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:20 amClassy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
I'm not sure the best team won last night but I am positive the GUTTIEST team won last night.
This is such a great rivalry, and I'm hoping these 2 teams meet again in late May.
Gobigred
Joewillie78
Woke up this a.m. very disappointed and annoyed at some attempted shade, Cuse should not be losing 7-0 lead at this stage with present makeup of roster.
I have learned to love Gary, it took years; but I am praying that this "tag" sticks!stupefied wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:29 am...providing a sideline edge over Ric Flair .joewillie78 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:20 amClassy post, and Fin, it was just a classic D1 lacrosse game, where in reality, neither team deserved to lose.Finster wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 7:06 am There’s just so much to say. Not sure a post can capture the moment.
But first and mostly, congrats to Cornell and JoeWillie. What an epic game for the ages. And for those fans in the stands, hats off to you, too.
My biggest other takeaway isn’t we lost, or disappointment, but just appreciation for this sport. I’ve just finished watching the highlights. The last thirty seconds of the game are historic.
Cornell’s hero imo is a kid who lost his starters job to the freshman Tully. Knust is a kid from Tampa freaking Florida! Not New York Maryland or New Jersey. And yet he remained ready, on the bench, and on a rainy night. Came in and turned the game around. Great coach’s decision.
Amazing sport.
Too many thoughts but wow. Congrats JoeWillie!!
I'm not sure the best team won last night but I am positive the GUTTIEST team won last night.
This is such a great rivalry, and I'm hoping these 2 teams meet again in late May.
Gobigred
Joewillie78
Understand bad look but little issue with Rhoa attempt as he has made those angled shots before in key moments. What most bothers is Cuse down the stretch sloppiness by several Cuse players that led to numerous turnovers depriving opportunities that could have sealed game . Big Red clearing the ball better factored, little notice but d of orange poles up top in tough games have struggled. DM Rice and Dwan have shined and both should be drawing AA consideration . Just can't leave Kirst open, knew game was over the moment slide off was occurring.youthathletics wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:36 amWhen you couple this, with the absence of March in the OT portion of the game....those were crucial ill-advised situational shots. It seems more like a summer ball offense mentality, which is not a bad thing, so long as discipline and situational awareness is part of the equation...and that is where I believe March would/could have inserted himself in those O-huddles.
I think you're giving March far too much credit. SU, especially Spallina, was great in the 2 man game yesterday and should've touched the ball more as others have noted. Perhaps March will stop crying to the refs in the future and just coach. Both teams had good chances to win in OT and both goalies were very good in stretches. Fun game to watch!youthathletics wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:36 amWhen you couple this, with the absence of March in the OT portion of the game....those were crucial ill-advised situational shots. It seems more like a summer ball offense mentality, which is not a bad thing, so long as discipline and situational awareness is part of the equation...and that is where I believe March would/could have inserted himself in those O-huddles.