1 more commit today (FOGO)

[Whitey23]

@ILPreps
Syracuse adds Joe DeMarco, /O, Massapequa (N.Y.) to their 2013 recruiting class. Much needed help at the X for the Orange.

 

[JeremyCuse]

@ILPreps
Syracuse adds Joe DeMarco, /O, Massapequa (N.Y.) to their 2013 recruiting class. Much needed help at the X for the Orange.

Yup great news, you knew a commit or transfer was coming after the disaster that was this years X play. Woody any info on this guy?

 

[PeteCalvin]

He has to learn that scoop with the back of the pocket move the Dookie used against us.

 

[wvlax]

Good news, Long Island is where some of the best face-off guys in the nation reside (Fowler, Massa, Brennan, Cercy etc).

 

[Orangello]

Very good news.

 

[Whitey23]

Kid is a tank. Don't love the knee on the ground technique, however.

 

[swish7]

@ILPreps
Syracuse adds Joe DeMarco, /O, Massapequa (N.Y.) to their 2013 recruiting class. Much needed help at the X for the Orange.

It'll be interesting to see how well his technique and skillset translates to the college game.

His groundballing leaves a bit to be desired. Looked like he was playing field hockey a few times there. He definitely depends on his wings to get the ball. He rarely scooped it himself. His effort and build are great.

 

[longtimefan]

Doesn'

Kid is a tank. Don't love the knee on the ground technique, however.

Doesn't Fowler use that?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

All-Nassau County.

 

[CaliCuse]

@ILPreps
Syracuse adds Joe DeMarco, /O, Massapequa (N.Y.) to their 2013 recruiting class. Much needed help at the X for the Orange.

We had to get someone that can function there capably. Lets hope this is the one.

 

[CaliCuse]

He has to learn that scoop with the back of the pocket move the Dookie used against us.

I have to think this is a coaching element.

 

[Whitey23]

Doesn't Fowler use that?

Ya, you're right but he has a different style. DeMarco likes the scrum and relies on his wings. We've been trying that for a few years without much success.

Fowler goes for the pinch and pop. With the hopes off picking it up and getting a fast break. That's the face off method most popular now.

 

[Whitey23]

 

[Moontan]

Fowler goes for the pinch and pop. With the hopes off picking it up and getting a fast break. That's the face off method popular now.

Jamming the ball in the back of the cross just doesn't seem like lacrosse. Oh well... Massa did it as well.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Kid is a tank. Don't love the knee on the ground technique, however.

Good catch, not a huge fan of that technique. We tried that with Conroy this year and outside of the Princeton game it was a disaster. The biggest issue is that if the other Faceoff guy isnt also on the ground he can scoop up the ball and be halfway down the field while our guy is still on the ground, happened to Conroy on numerous draws this year, even ones he initially won. Demarco seems like hes more agile/quicker to get up off the ground then Conroy though. Either way I like the pickup, we need all the help we can get.

 

[OrangeinBoston]

Good catch, not a huge fan of that technique. We tried that with Conroy this year and outside of the Princeton game it was a disaster. The biggest issue is that if the other Faceoff guy isnt also on the ground he can scoop up the ball and be halfway down the field while our guy is still on the ground, happened to Conroy on numerous draws this year, even ones he initially won. Demarco seems like hes more agile/quicker to get up off the ground then Conroy though. Either way I like the pickup, we need all the help we can get.

If this guy is to be successful, SU will need much improved wing play.

 

[JeremyCuse]

If this guy is to be successful, SU will need much improved wing play.

Your not kidding, lost in how bad the X play has been the past few years has been the abysmal play from our wing guys which has somehow been worse. I know Joel White isnt walking through that door, but man we need a complete overhaul there. I would hope Desko and crew woudl take a look at some of that young talent on the roster they might not be able to crack the 2 deep for playing time and have them really work on becoming outstanding wing guys. Players like Gillis, Hatem, Rocket, etc.

 

[PhatOrange]

Granted it’s a highlight film so they’re not going to show the ones he loses but at least he’s doing what he’s doing in Class A Long Island’s Nassau County which is Section 8. Massapequa dominated section 8 this season but lost to Ward Melville in the State’s 12-3

So at the very least you’re adding another kid to the mix who plays in one of the nation’s top leagues. At some point you’re going to get a hit. I’d rather our reaches come from the hotbeds than not.

This is Section 8

Massapequa
Syosset
Port Washington
Plainview JFK
Farmingdale
MacArthur
Hicksville
East Meadow
Baldwin
Uniondale
Oceanside
Valley Stream
Hempstead
Freeport

 

[Orangetradition44]

I've heard the technique is called "pinch and pop". There're are kids doing it at the 3-4 grade level.

He has to learn that scoop with the back of the pocket move the Dookie used against us.

 

[Whitey23]

I've heard the technique is called "pinch and pop". There're are kids doing it at the 3-4 grade level.

this one:
http://syracusefan.com/threads/1-more-commit-today-fogo.53334/#post-665010

 

[Orangetradition44]

I hadn't read the whole thread yet.

this one:
http://syracusefan.com/threads/1-more-commit-today-fogo.53334/#post-665010

 

[PeteCalvin]

this one:
http://syracusefan.com/threads/1-more-commit-today-fogo.53334/#post-665010

Seems like something that's pretty easy to teach. I say Desko should borrow Jerome Smith next season and teach him how to "pinch and pop". We will never lose a face off.

 

[Whitey23]

Seems like something that's pretty easy to teach. I say Desko should borrow Jerome Smith next season and teach him how to "pinch and pop". We will never lose a face off.

It's nothing new or ground breaking been around forever. It's all about anticipation and quickness.

 

[PeteCalvin]

It's nothing new or ground breaking been around forever. It's all about anticipation and quickness.

What about sheer brute force? That Dookie pushed our guys off the ball all game. We need a tank at the X. AAM?

 

[Orangetradition44]

What's your definition of forever? It didn't exist in the 90s... The stick design made it impossible.

It's nothing new or ground breaking been around forever. It's all about anticipation and quickness.