NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Bracket

[Fresno St. Alum]

http://www.ncaasports.com/lacrosse/mens/brackets/straight16_dyn/2007/DI

[Col Hogan]

Good to see Towson got into the tourney, despite it's loss to Delaware in the CAA championship...

Hope one of the CAA teams makes it one game further than UMass did last year...

[andy7171]

Towson doesn't deserve to be in, they haven't played a complete game yet, and I am not very optimistic with their draw against undefeated Cornell. Only 5 seniors on the team so this could be a good learning year.
And while it IS Delaware, I'm still glad to see 2 CAA teams make the post season.

GO TIGERS!

[AppGuy04]

Are there AQ for this tournament too?

[andy7171]

Are there AQ for this tournament too?
Yes.
I am pretty sure there are 4 conference champs that get spots. ACC, CAA, AE and Patriot(?). Not sure about that last one. But the ACC, CAA and AE are definate AQ leagues. Maybe Ivy too? I'll do a little research. xcoffeex

[AppGuy04]

Yes.
I am pretty sure there are 4 conference champs that get spots. ACC, CAA, AE and Patriot(?). Not sure about that last one. But the ACC, CAA and AE are definate AQ leagues. Maybe Ivy too? I'll do a little research. xcoffeex

just wondering why there are teams with losing records in, well, 1 team, granted, they get Duke

[andy7171]

just wondering why there are teams with losing records in, well, 1 team, granted, they get Duke
Apparently the MAAC gets and AQ as well.

So we have ACC, CAA, AE, PL, IL, MAAC. 6 auto bids.

Not sure about the accuracy of the records stated on the NCAA page. Towson is 9-6, not 8-6. Not that it matters.

BTW, SIX teams from Maryland! xnodx

[89Hen]

I'm still glad to see 2 CAA teams make the post season.
Hey, I told you they'd both get in. xthumbsupx

And you even got a better draw. :(

[andy7171]

Hey, I told you they'd both get in. xthumbsupx

And you even got a better draw. :(
Too bad both are getting led to slaughter.

[89Hen]

Too bad both are getting led to slaughter.
Don't forget, Mrs89 is a UVA alum. If only the Hens could beat them, I'd never let her hear the end of it.

[andy7171]

And you even got a better draw. :(
I'd much rather play the Twerps again. The same revenge factor for the Tigers as the Blue Hens had playing us in the CAA finals.
Undefeated Cornell scares me a bit.

Delaware doesn't play UVa during the season?

[danefan]

2 AEast teams also. The brackets are a bit wierd this year. Not so sure Albany deserved a #5 seed and I think Cornell deserved higher than a #4. But apparently an upstate NY rep in the Semifinals was what the committee was attempting to do. Who knows.

[andy7171]

2 AEast teams also. The brackets are a bit wierd this year. Not so sure Albany deserved a #5 seed and I think Cornell deserved higher than a #4. But apparently an upstate NY rep in the Semifinals was what the committee was attempting to do. Who knows.
It's wierd because there is no Syracuse!

I didn't notice the bracketing, it is Baltimore vs Upstate New York for a final four bid!

[dbackjon]

Seven conferences get autobids:
America East Conference (Albany), Colonial Athletic Association (Delaware), Eastern College Athletic Conference (Georgetown ), Great Western Lacrosse League (Notre Dame), Ivy League (Cornell), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (Providence) and Patriot League (Navy).

The NCAA bracket link was messed up for me - here is the ESPN link:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2862329

[dbackjon]

Towson and Princeton are the other FCS-sponsoring schools in the tourney.

[Go...gate]

Disappointed that Colgate did not receive a bid. 11-5 record, 2nd in Patriot League, 4 wins over Top 20 clubs.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Seven conferences get autobids:
American East Conference (Albany)

Not sure if you copied your text or typed it yourself, but just for the record it is the America East Conference.

[dbackjon]

Not sure if you copied your text or typed it yourself, but just for the record it is the America East Conference.

Copied it from the NCAA site xlolx xlolx xlolx Good catch - I was too busy bolding the Good Guys to notice they screwed that up.

[danefan]

Disappointed that Colgate did not receive a bid. 11-5 record, 2nd in Patriot League, 4 wins over Top 20 clubs.

I agree. They probably should have over UMBC.

[andy7171]

I agree. They probably should have over UMBC.
I have to believe it was Towson on the bubble, not UMBC. The Retrievers beat us even though we ended the season ranked higher. The Loyola bid is agruable too.

[danefan]

Loyola's whole season is dependent on their one major win over Duke.

[89Hen]

Delaware doesn't play UVa during the season?
No but Drexel actually beat UVA to open the season this year which give us a glimmer of hope.

[89Hen]

Disappointed that Colgate did not receive a bid. 11-5 record, 2nd in Patriot League, 4 wins over Top 20 clubs.
PL is on the way down... damn, where's 13 now? We had a big discussion on this last year and I can't even say 'told you so' to him now. xmadx :p

[blur2005]

No but Drexel actually beat UVA to open the season this year which give us a glimmer of hope.
If UVA loses to Delaware, I'll be pretty surprised.

[Fresno St. Alum]

wow, didn't know this thread would get the this much attention. Good to see the lacrosse fans. I knew andy was all about lacrosse didn't know about the rest of you.

[blukeys]

wow, didn't know this thread would get the this much attention. Good to see the lacrosse fans. I knew andy was all about lacrosse didn't know about the rest of you.
Lacrosse is big all across the East. Most High schools now have boys and girls Lacrosse teams.

[89Hen]

If UVA loses to Delaware, I'll be pretty surprised.
I think everyone would be. UVA is 8-1 vs Delaware, are the defending National Champs, and are the #2 seed for the tourney.

[Go...gate]

PL is on the way down... damn, where's 13 now? We had a big discussion on this last year and I can't even say 'told you so' to him now. xmadx :p

You mean in LAX only or across the board?

[Fresno St. Alum]

Lacrosse is big all across the East. Most High schools now have boys and girls Lacrosse teams.
We don't get that out west, no college hockey (except the Alsaska schools) no lacrossexsmhx , I like watching the college lacrosse playoffs on espnxthumbsupx

[andy7171]

We don't get that out west, no college hockey (except the Alsaska schools) no lacrossexsmhx , I like watching the college lacrosse playoffs on espnxthumbsupx
Here in Baltimore, we get at least on game broadcast on Saturday afternoons sopmetimes one in the evening too if the O's aren't playing. ABC-2 does a very good job promoting the local college sports scene. They usually do the Towson MorganSt football game, local basketball and then go crazy when lacrosse starts up. Hopkins, Maryland, Navy, Towson, Loyola and UMBC all get at least one game on tv over the course of the season.

[Fresno St. Alum]

I was watching Johns Hopkins vs Loyola (MD) on espn u last weekend. There were other games like Syracuse vs Colgate on some of the local FSNs

[89Hen]

You mean in LAX only or across the board?
We were talking about LAX... PL vs. ECAC was a lot of it. I'd have to find the thread, but I think 13 claimed the PL was the second best conference in DI and moving up. I said Ivy, ACC, ECAC were all better and the CAA was on par with the PL.

[Fresno St. Alum]

Johns Hopkins, Cornell, and Duke advance to the quarterfinals

Georgetown vs Princeton PPD

all the freakin rain delays.

andy7171, sorry about Towson

[ngineer]

Johns Hopkins, Cornell, and Duke advance to the quarterfinals

Georgetown vs Princeton PPD

all the freakin rain delays.

andy7171, sorry about Towson

Was there lightning---never heard of lacrosse being delayed for rain!???xconfusedx

[Fresno St. Alum]

yeah, 3 of the 4 games were delayed for lightning and the G'town-Princeton game was postponed because of it.

[tribe_pride]

If UVA loses to Delaware, I'll be pretty surprised.

Looks like blur2005 (he isn't alone) is pretty surprised. According to ESPN, the score is 14-8 Delaware over UVA. WOW!!!!

[dbackjon]

Yup - Delaware beat up on the wahoo's 14-8!!

Other results - Georgetown beat Princeton, Albany beat Loyola MD.

[dbackjon]

Don't forget, Mrs89 is a UVA alum. If only the Hens could beat them, I'd never let her hear the end of it.


89Hen will be insufferable at home now xlolx xlolx

[dbackjon]

3 of the 4 Quarterfinals will have FCS-sponsoring schools in them, including one all-FCS.

Duke-North Carolina
Albany-Cornell
Georgetown-Johns Hopkins
Delaware - MD/UMBC winner

[YoUDeeMan]

Yup - Delaware beat up on the wahoo's 14-6!!

Other results - Georgetown beat Princeton, Albany beat Loyola MD.

14-8 Delaware! The Hens smashed second seeded UVA in the second half. Smith was 18 for 26 on face offs! xthumbsupx

Go Hens!

[bluehenbillk]

How bout those Hens POUNDING the Wahoos into summer vacation....

[89Hen]

89Hen will be insufferable at home now xlolx xlolx
What do you mean now? Nah, I apologized to Mrs89... didn't really mean it though. :p

[andy7171]

Johns Hopkins, Cornell, and Duke advance to the quarterfinals

Georgetown vs Princeton PPD

all the freakin rain delays.

andy7171, sorry about Towson
No problem. I didn't think they'd get far. Cornell was nice ! They have to serious shooters that can flat out launch the ball from 25-30 yards out.

Delaware's win made me smile. I can't stand UVa. Congrats to the "home" victory 89hen! Then UMBC upsets the Twerps! Meaning UD or UMBC will make the final four! Then its just another upset win over Duke/Georgetown to get to the finals. Far fetched? Maybe. But I still remember 1991! xthumbsupx

[GannonFan]

No problem. I didn't think they'd get far. Cornell was nice ! They have to serious shooters that can flat out launch the ball from 25-30 yards out.

Delaware's win made me smile. I can't stand UVa. Congrats to the "home" victory 89hen! Then UMBC upsets the Twerps! Meaning UD or UMBC will make the final four! Then its just another upset win over Duke/Georgetown to get to the finals. Far fetched? Maybe. But I still remember 1991! xthumbsupx

UD only lost to G'town earlier in the year by a goal - of course, the Hens also got beat pretty handidly by Duke. But at this point, who knows!?!!? A hot team could do it since I don't think there's all that much difference between the top teams in men's lacrosse - nobody is that much better than anyone else at this stage.

[89Hen]

nobody is that much better than anyone else at this stage.
Well, except for Delaware over UVA. xsmiley_wix

[BlueHen86]

14-8 Delaware! The Hens smashed second seeded UVA in the second half. Smith was 18 for 26 on face offs! xthumbsupx

Go Hens!
Alex Smith might be the best college lacrosse face off man ever. He holds the NCAA record for face offs won and face offs taken. He has won over 73% of his face offs this year. He also leads in ground balls per game this year.

Very happy that Delaware won, too bad I don't get ESPNU:( and couldn't watch it.

[AppGuy04]

Alex Smith might be the best college lacrosse face off man ever. He holds the NCAA record for face offs won and face offs taken. He has won over 73% of his face offs this year. He also leads in ground balls per game this year.

Very happy that Delaware won, too bad I don't get ESPNU:( and couldn't watch it.

yeah, not many places carry ESPNU around here either, not even the sports bars

[89Hen]

Andy, have you heard which is the 3pm game in Annapolis. I've seen it reported both ways. 89Henette has a noon softball game and if the Hens play at 3pm, I can make it to Annapolis by then. xthumbsupx

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Andy, have you heard which is the 3pm game in Annapolis. I've seen it reported both ways. 89Henette has a noon softball game and if the Hens play at 3pm, I can make it to Annapolis by then. xthumbsupx

According to the NCAA bracket, Hens/UMBC square off at noon.

http://www.ncaasports.com/lacrosse/mens/brackets/straight16_dyn/2007/DI?DB_OEM_ID=2750

BTW, Delaware has some sharp looking lacrosse unis.

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics6/400/UA/UAMSXRQHVXHSLIU.20070509170401.jpg

[89Hen]

Somebody on gohens.net posted a link to Inside Lacrosse that is showing it at 3pm.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/images/2007_NCAA_Men2.pdf

[89Hen]

BTW, Delaware has some sharp looking lacrosse unis.
Actually they don't. I think that is an old picture, they are now the nuclear blue.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/images/user/abstract/delaware_11_sid.jpg

[dbackjon]

Somebody on gohens.net posted a link to Inside Lacrosse that is showing it at 3pm.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/images/2007_NCAA_Men2.pdf

BTW - how did Mrs89 take the loss? :D

[dbackjon]

So it is assured to have one ACC team from NC in the semis, one FCS-sponsoring school from upstate NY in the Semis, one team from the DC-Baltimore area, and and another from MD-Del.

Potentially 3 FCS schools in the semis.

[89Hen]

BTW - how did Mrs89 take the loss? :D
She really doesn't care. Kinda disappointing I can't rub it in. xcoolx

[dbackjon]

She really doesn't care. Kinda disappointing I can't rub it in. xcoolx


Ah, that takes all the fun out of it.

Maybe UD can play UVa in football...

[89Hen]

Maybe UD can play UVa in football...
Could be, but it seems UVA has decided to rotate through W&M, JMU and Richmond for I-AA games, which really makes more sense for them. They did play each other in baseball this year (UVA won) and they did meet in bball a while back.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Actually they don't. I think that is an old picture, they are now the nuclear blue.

http://www.insidelacrosse.com/images/user/abstract/delaware_11_sid.jpg

:pumpuke:

Bring back the old uniforms. xthumbsupx

[Fresno St. Alum]

Congrats to all the Delaware fans on the upset

[andy7171]

Andy, have you heard which is the 3pm game in Annapolis. I've seen it reported both ways. 89Henette has a noon softball game and if the Hens play at 3pm, I can make it to Annapolis by then. xthumbsupx
The Sun has the game listed as "noon or 3pm". No help. I'll keep an eye open for any news.

[danefan]

Hopefully the Danes can continue on their second winning streak. Their pretty hot right now out shooting Loyola 15-5 in the third to pull away.

I wish I could find video of the behind the back goal UA scored in the 4th. Ridiculous.

[AppGuy04]

Do they regionalize this tournament? Like Duke and UNC playing each other in the 2nd round?

[andy7171]

I don't think so. The top 8 teams are given home field advantage in the first round. The second round game is played at a pre-determined location, Princeton and USNA. What use would it be to regionalize it if both teams are traveling in the second round.

[89Hen]

The Sun has the game listed as "noon or 3pm". No help. I'll keep an eye open for any news.
I e-mailed a former UMBC player that I know and he says 3pm. xthumbsupx

[SunCoastBlueHen]

I e-mailed a former UMBC player that I know and he says 3pm. xthumbsupx


From the Wilmington News Journal -


The Blue Hens (12-5) face Maryland-Baltimore County (11-5) on Sunday at noon at 34,000-seat Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. In the second game of the double-header, at 3 p.m., No. 1-seeded Duke (15-2) faces No. 8 North Carolina (10-5).

[andy7171]

I e-mailed a former UMBC player that I know and he says 3pm. xthumbsupx
Doesn't look good for you 89.
I just checked the ESPNU channel listing for Sunday and it has UD vs UMBC at noon. Slap on the walkman and mow the lawn after the soccer game.

[89Hen]

Doesn't look good for you 89.
I just checked the ESPNU channel listing for Sunday and it has UD vs UMBC at noon. Slap on the walkman and mow the lawn after the soccer game.
Yeah, everybody now has it listed as Noon, same start time as the softball game. :( Looks like MASN will air it at 6:30pm so maybe I'll just keep my blinders on until then.

[andy7171]

Or you could try and tune in 1300am at the game, they broadcast Catonsville State games. :) Fairly strong signal too.

[dbackjon]

Cornell defeats Albany 12-11 in OT.

[AppGuy04]

Cornell defeats Albany 12-11 in OT.

still undefeated

[dbackjon]

Johns Hopkins all over Georgetown, 14-6

[Fresno St. Alum]

Johns Hopkins baby! Glad they won't have to play Duke or Cornell until the final.

[AppGuy04]

Johns Hopkins baby! Glad they won't have to play Duke or Cornell until the final.

If Duke beats UNC, which they should, thats gonna be a great matchup in the semis

[Fresno St. Alum]

Cornell got screwed being #1 and getting a 4 seed. they should have been a 2 seed at the worst.

[blur2005]

Yeah, I'm eating some crow about Delaware. The Cavaliers clearly were not anything close to last year's squad...oh well, that's what happens when you graduate arguably the best attacker, best midfielder, and best defender in the country, as well as a lot of other important players. Not too bad that UVA was given the #2 slot in the tournament considering this fact. Oh well.

This isn't particularly rough for UVA fans, as the men's tennis team (in NCAA semis), the baseball team (maybe this year the squad can get all the way to the CWS), and the women's lacrosse team (in NCAA semis) are still going places.

[SunCoastBlueHen]

BLUE HENS TO THE FINAL FOUR WOOOO_HOOOO!!!!

10-6 over UMBC

[ButlerGSU]

BLUE HENS TO THE FINAL FOUR WOOOO_HOOOO!!!!

10-6 over UMBC

I caught most of this game on CSS this afternoon, way to go UDel

[blukeys]

BLUE HENS TO THE FINAL FOUR WOOOO_HOOOO!!!!

10-6 over UMBC


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[dbackjon]

Congrats to the Blue Hens. Now take down DOOK!

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Congrats to the Blue Hens. Now take down DOOK!

Johns Hopkins first, but GO HENS nonetheless. xthumbsupx

[bluehenbillk]

UD in the Final 4!!!! WWWOOOOOOOOHHOOOOOOOOOO

[Fresno St. Alum]

Well Delaware Fans, you play my favorite team in the Semi-finals next week. Go Johns Hopkins! May the best team win.

[andy7171]

Well Delaware Fans, you play my favorite team in the Semi-finals next week. Go Johns Hopkins! May the best team win.
:pumpuke:
I hate Hopkins!


Albany gave Cornell all they could handle. The Danes should be proud of their season. I don't see anyone beating Cornell. They are nice!
Congrats to Delaware, kill those prissy Bluejays!

[Fresno St. Alum]

I like them because they are a D-III school in other sports but are the best of the best at D-I lacrosse.

[andy7171]

Over 43,000 tix already sold. You have to think the combination of the nice weather forecasted and Hopkins being in the final four, that number is going to rise!
http://www.lax4baltimore.org/

[SunCoastBlueHen]

Over 43,000 tix already sold. You have to think the combination of the nice weather forecasted and Hopkins being in the final four, that number is going to rise!
http://www.lax4baltimore.org/

I think that will make this the largest crowd ANY Delaware team had played in front of. xthumbsupx

[andy7171]

Yeah and Delaware travels well too. Being less than an hour down the road, last minute Hopkins and Delaware ticket buyers could fill the house!

[dbackjon]

Yeah and Delaware travels well too. Being less than an hour down the road, last minute Hopkins and Delaware ticket buyers could fill the house!

What is capacity?

[andy7171]

What is capacity?

Well filling it might be an exaggeration. I'm pretty sure M&T Bank Stadium holds just under 70K. The lower bowl and club level are sold out.

Just checked the capacity, 70,107.

[Ivytalk]

LET'S GO, HENS!!xhurrayx xhurrayx

[Fresno St. Alum]

Looks like I will be on an Island alone as the only one going for Johns Hopkins

[danefan]

I'd like either Delaware or Hopkins to win it all.
I'm a homer and we beat both this year.

[YoUDeeMan]

I'd like either Delaware or Hopkins to win it all.
I'm a homer and we beat both this year.

Did you see the games? Can you offer a scouting report?

[bandl]

Who is going to the final four this weekend? I can't make the semi's, but I may be able to make the UD/Cornell final. xnodx

[89Hen]

Looks like I will be on an Island alone as the only one going for Johns Hopkins
On a I-AA board, I would hope so. :p

Over 44,000 now.

[Ivytalk]

Looks like I will be on an Island alone as the only one going for Johns Hopkins

If it's a Hopkins-Duke final like it was 2 years ago, I'll be pullin' for the Jays!Confession: I'm a Duke-hater!

[dbackjon]

Confession: I'm a Duke-hater!

So you do have one thing going for you!! :D

[furpal87]

I'm actually rooting for Duke in both because especially in men, I want them to take the trophy down to the soon ex DA's office and tell him where to stick it.

Also: Did you see Duke's trying to get last year considered a redshirt year for the players? What do you think of that?

[PantherRob82]

Also: Did you see Duke's trying to get last year considered a redshirt year for the players? What do you think of that?

seems like a good idea. good to see them come back strong. don't care for duke, or lacrosse, but it's a good story.

[andy7171]

Todays total is up over 47,000!
70,000 is a bit out of the question, but I bet it gets up to close to 52-53K. NB for a "niche" sport!
It's supposed to be sunny and low 80's.

lax4baltimore.org

[Ivytalk]

Todays total is up over 47,000!
70,000 is a bit out of the question, but I bet it gets up to close to 52-53K. NB for a "niche" sport!
It's supposed to be sunny and low 80's.

lax4baltimore.org

I'll bet the walk-up sale pushes it over 60K both days. Just wait!xnodx xthumbsupx

[ngineer]

I went both years the tourney was at Rutgers and at the Linc in Philly. It's a great event and strongly recommend to anyone within driving distance.

[RadMann]

They held some of the early round games of the Men's NCAA lacrosse tournament at Delaware Stadium when I was at UD. They drew well back in the 80's.

[YoUDeeMan]

They held some of the early round games of the Men's NCAA lacrosse tournament at Delaware Stadium when I was at UD. They drew well back in the 80's.

The NCAA men's lacrosse championship game was held at Delaware in 1984 (Hopkins 13-10 over Syracuse) and 1986 (North Carolina 10-9 over Virginia).

Edit: the Hen women also won the NCAA National lacrosse championship in 1983.

[GannonFan]

The NCAA men's lacrosse championship game was held at Delaware in 1984 (Hopkins 13-10 over Syracuse) and 1986 (North Carolina 10-9 over Virginia).

Edit: the Hen women also won the NCAA National lacrosse championship in 2003.

Actually, UD won it in 1983.

[bandl]

Any of you UD fools going to catch the UD/Cornell final on Monday??? If so, holla! I might be there... ;)

[YoUDeeMan]

Actually, UD won it in 1983.

Thanks! xthumbsupx

Thought one thing, typed another (guess I had football on my mind).

I was attending Delaware at that time (1983) and I remember those good women's teams. xnodx

Fixed it.

[Fresno St. Alum]

Today at 9AM PST Johns Hopkins vs Delaware, should be a good one. Cornell vs Duke, 11:30AM PST. can't wait, go Blue Jays.

[RadMann]

East coast time is what matters :) Darn, I was like, they moved the game to 9:00!! lol

[Fresno St. Alum]

redmann I put pst by the time. Hopkins in the title game after 8-3 win over the Blue Hens. Delaware held strong until the 3rd quarter. I hope Cornell beats Duke

[furpal87]

What a finish!! Great comeback by Cornell, but the goal with :03 left sends Duke to the championship.

[Fresno St. Alum]

Poor Cornell comes all the way back just to get beat 12-11, freakin' Duke!

[appfan2008]

what a great story if duke could win the national title after all that has happened in the last year...
what a great tandem duke has

[NDSUFREAK]

Wow, that was definitely a great game that I saw today. I was kind of pulling for cornell in the end but it was a great goal by Duke with 3 seconds remaining.

[Grizalltheway]

Any of you UD fools going to catch the UD/Cornell final on Monday??? If so, holla! I might be there... ;)

Looks like you spoke too soon! xlolx

[ngineer]

While I always like to cheer for underdogs and seeing some 'new faces' take a trophy--I have to agree that for Duke to win on Monday would be poetic justice.

[Seawolf97]

Hoping to see Duke pull it off!

[Fresno St. Alum]

10-4 Johns Hopkins at Halftime, whoo hoo

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Now 11-11 with about 4 minutes to go in regulation.

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

Johns Hopkins 12-11 with 3:25 left.

[Fresno St. Alum]

12-11 Hopkins 3:25 left

[Fresno St. Alum]

12-11 Hopkins wins the Championshipxhypedx

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

12-11 Final

[UNH_Alum_In_CT]

I don't care if Lacrosse is a "niche" sport, winning a national championship in front of 50K+ people is a fantastic experience.

Couldn't help but feel that a similar weekend for FCS, D-II and D-III Football would be an equally successful endeavor! Sure would make our championship weekend more of a draw for people to make a trip so close to the Holidays.

[ngineer]

Sorry I didn't get to watch it. too busy today. Surprising that there was no scoring over the last 3:25.

[PantherRob82]

I watched some of the semis. Pretty cool sport, I should watch it more.

[Go...gate]

It was a terrific game. Congrats to Hopkins, and congrats too to UD for making the Final Four. Well done.

[grizband]

Congrats to John's Hopkins on winning their 9th NCAA Lacrosse title. xeekx It was a great game, and would have made an excellent story if Duke came back for the win.

[CopperCat]

I had never watched an LAX game prior to today, but I found it quite entertaining. Great game between JHU and Duke. I'm also not much of a Duke fan, but it was inspiring watching them get that far in light of all the crap that the team has gone through.

Congrats JHU! Well done.

[CopperCat]

Congrats to John's Hopkins on winning their 9th NCAA Lacrosse title. xeekx It was a great game, and would have made an excellent story if Duke came back for the win.

I think it's an excellent story even without Duke winning. Great determination and inspired playing!

[Mountaineer]

I'll admit it - I'm glad Duke lost. :p xlolx xthumbsupx

Big ups to JHU! xbowx :D

[grizband]

I think it's an excellent story even without Duke winning. Great determination and inspired playing!
I completely agree, but it would have been nice to see Duke come around full-circle. I'm not much of a Duke fan, but the resolve this team showed through the last year has been amazing.

[Ivytalk]

I'll admit it - I'm glad Duke lost. :p xlolx xthumbsupx

Big ups to JHU! xbowx :D

Same here. WTG, Jays!xbowx xbowx

[andy7171]

Great games this weekend! Delaware played Hopkins tough for all but a 5 goal spree in the 3rd quarter. But scoring in quick bunches is what they do. I was really pulling for Cornell, I liked their team alot. JHU vs Duke! Who to root against? Ugh!

It'll be interesting to see how Boston does with the tournament next year. That's a long way North for the average lax fan. Long Island is going to have to represent strong to get up to Baltimore and Philly's attendance numbers.

[kardplayer]

It'll be interesting to see how Boston does with the tournament next year. That's a long way North for the average lax fan. Long Island is going to have to represent strong to get up to Baltimore and Philly's attendance numbers.

I agree with that wholeheartedly... we did the semis in Philly the last 2 years, but the fact that Baltimore was an extra hour or so and required an overnight stay was a deal killer for us. Boston is looking like a no go already...

[Ivytalk]

Great games this weekend! Delaware played Hopkins tough for all but a 5 goal spree in the 3rd quarter. But scoring in quick bunches is what they do. I was really pulling for Cornell, I liked their team alot. JHU vs Duke! Who to root against? Ugh!

It'll be interesting to see how Boston does with the tournament next year. That's a long way North for the average lax fan. Long Island is going to have to represent strong to get up to Baltimore and Philly's attendance numbers.

Boston? What a joke. It would make more sense to send it to Washington or Charlotte. Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing the tournament shuttle back and forth between Philly and Baltimore.xthumbsupx

[andy7171]

Boston? What a joke. It would make more sense to send it to Washington or Charlotte. Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing the tournament shuttle back and forth between Philly and Baltimore.xthumbsupx
Boston signed up for it. I don't think they'll come close to 40,000, but who knows?

Phill and Baltimore are nice central locations in the lacrosse region. Maybe even the Meadowlands, but there isn't anything to do there like in Baltimore. Is "The Linc" near Center City in Philly or is it down where The Vet used to be? Baltimore's stadium is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor which is a big pull for between games.

[Ivytalk]

Boston signed up for it. I don't think they'll come close to 40,000, but who knows?

Phill and Baltimore are nice central locations in the lacrosse region. Maybe even the Meadowlands, but there isn't anything to do there like in Baltimore. Is "The Linc" near Center City in Philly or is it down where The Vet used to be? Baltimore's stadium is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor which is a big pull for between games.

"The Linc" is close to the old Vet, but on the other side of Pattison Avenue from Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia doesn't have attractions within walking distance of the stadium, but there is a subway line nearby.

[kardplayer]

Boston signed up for it. I don't think they'll come close to 40,000, but who knows?

Phill and Baltimore are nice central locations in the lacrosse region. Maybe even the Meadowlands, but there isn't anything to do there like in Baltimore. Is "The Linc" near Center City in Philly or is it down where The Vet used to be? Baltimore's stadium is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor which is a big pull for between games.

The Meadowlands is 8 miles from NYC, so there's plenty to do there ...

You can't walk from the Linc to Center City, but its about a 3 minute drive.

Boston I just don't get. Plus its in Foxboro... at least 30 minutes from Boston...

[GannonFan]

Boston signed up for it. I don't think they'll come close to 40,000, but who knows?

Phill and Baltimore are nice central locations in the lacrosse region. Maybe even the Meadowlands, but there isn't anything to do there like in Baltimore. Is "The Linc" near Center City in Philly or is it down where The Vet used to be? Baltimore's stadium is within walking distance of the Inner Harbor which is a big pull for between games.

The Linc is where the Vet was, basically, so nothing is within walking distance. But of course, getting in a car isn't that hard to do, so the attendance was pretty good in Philly even without an Inner Harbor.

Boston's going to be tough though - lacrosse just isn't as feverent up there as it is in the Mid-Atlantic region - the further you get away from Maryland the weaker the interest is. It would be good for the tourney if Syracuse returns to form - at least you might get some more New Yorkers then.

[andy7171]

"The Linc" is close to the old Vet, but on the other side of Pattison Avenue from Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia doesn't have attractions within walking distance of the stadium, but there is a subway line nearby.
Not to derail this thread, but are Baltimore and Philly sharing the Army Navy game? I saw that we have the game down here this fall? I remember going downtown the morning before to see all the Army stuff and Naval ships last time it was down here after the Vet was torn down.

[GannonFan]

Not to derail this thread, but are Baltimore and Philly sharing the Army Navy game? I saw that we have the game down here this fall? I remember going downtown the morning before to see all the Army stuff and Naval ships last time it was down here after the Vet was torn down.

Baltimore gets the game this year and Philly next year - that was part of the 5 year contract that ends in 2008 that saw Philly get 4 games and Baltimore get one. I read somewhere else too that Philly will get the 2009 game. The USNA athletic director has said that going forward he'd like to see Philly remain as the anchor (no pun intended I'm sure) location for the game, but they have looked into even holding it througout the country. The last contract included bids from all over, including Chicago, LA, Boston, and New York. Philly will continue to get the lion share of games, for both history as well as its central location between the two, but it will be spread around every now and then.