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JeremyCuse
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Good job by March in the PC, gave a really good answer on Colgate and how they do some different things especially on the clear. Exchanged some texts with Brent this AM and he asked specifically about Bear and some of the younger guys including Peck as I noted that would be some info this board is definitely interested in. Along with the question about Gate and their Ride. Again if you have a Q for the staff, Brent's your guy he will make it happen, don't know where else you can get your questions directly to the staff.
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This is a game can not overlook this team. They have been hott n have a nasty ride n we are at times not great with clearing. Can not have a slow half or start nor can we let this team hang around giving them hope. Have to take this game completely serious just like any other big game. Have to start playing ur best ball n get in a nice groove to finish out strong all way to may 
. Don’t get to flashy or cocky or pulled into the mental mind or trash talking game. They are very aggressive team do not loose your composure giving them extra man opp. Play syracuse lax from start of first whistle. Win the gb n each qtr and will win the game. Hustle hustle hustle.
. Don’t get to flashy or cocky or pulled into the mental mind or trash talking game. They are very aggressive team do not loose your composure giving them extra man opp. Play syracuse lax from start of first whistle. Win the gb n each qtr and will win the game. Hustle hustle hustle.
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This is a game can not overlook this team. They have been hott n have a nasty ride n we are at times not great with clearing. Can not have a slow half or start nor can we let this team hang around giving them hope. Have to take this game completely serious just like any other big game. Have to start playing ur best ball n get in a nice groove to finish out strong all way to may
Yes, all good points. I should have something out later tonight on the game.
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I really want this win n absolutely would love a win next week also. Finish the season out on high note heading into acc tounry. Plus added bonus of knocking off the #1 rank team n also guaranteeing a top 4 seed n home game.
I hope this team knows now is the time to take it to next level. Have to play consistent n smart. Have to limit all the boneheadness n mistakes. Teams who catch fire late n start playing real ball right now normally make deep runs. Don’t look at any week or game but the next. Focus on what can improve and what needs to improve n then do so. Never take a team for granted or look pass them at this time. Respect who your next opp is n play your game. Let go
I hope this team knows now is the time to take it to next level. Have to play consistent n smart. Have to limit all the boneheadness n mistakes. Teams who catch fire late n start playing real ball right now normally make deep runs. Don’t look at any week or game but the next. Focus on what can improve and what needs to improve n then do so. Never take a team for granted or look pass them at this time. Respect who your next opp is n play your game. Let go
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I agree. I liked hearing about the younger guys like Meyer, Peck and Hahn.
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Pretty easy to look ahead with this one, especially with Notre Dame next weekend. But Colgate has won four straight (BU, Navy, Lafayette and Lehigh). They've also put up some big numbers against good teams this year (14 in losses to Penn State and UVA to start the year). They do have some puzzling loses as well, to Bucknell and Holy Cross, so they are a team that contains multitudes.
With their unique style of play (up tempo, 10 man ride), the Raiders can create headaches for unprepared teams. Their three top attackmen are the centerpiece of the offense, they've accounted for 57% of Colgate's offense. Hunter Drouin has been their forever, I imagine Figuerias draws that matchup while Dwan draws Quinson. The Raiders offense isn't very big, I don't think anyone stands above 6 foot. Hopefully this is an instance the Orange can outmuscle their opponent.
Colgate isn't above 50% at the face-off X, so hopefully this is a game where Mullen can build his confidence a bit. Have to say that is perhaps my biggest concern heading into the tournament, which I did not expect at the start of the season. Their starting goalie is at 53% for the year in terms of save percentage, so the Orange will have to shoot well this game.
The Orange are coming off a big win over UVA, but still showed they have things to work on. Throwing the ball to a player across the midline for an easy over and back call while not under any pressure whatsoever, still errant passes that sail over the head of the intended target. Getting late in the year for plays like that. Hopefully that ends this weekend.
Wonder if Mike Powell will be in attendance for this game in case Spallina breaks the record? Would be a nice touch, especially since it's senior day in the Dome.
With their unique style of play (up tempo, 10 man ride), the Raiders can create headaches for unprepared teams. Their three top attackmen are the centerpiece of the offense, they've accounted for 57% of Colgate's offense. Hunter Drouin has been their forever, I imagine Figuerias draws that matchup while Dwan draws Quinson. The Raiders offense isn't very big, I don't think anyone stands above 6 foot. Hopefully this is an instance the Orange can outmuscle their opponent.
Colgate isn't above 50% at the face-off X, so hopefully this is a game where Mullen can build his confidence a bit. Have to say that is perhaps my biggest concern heading into the tournament, which I did not expect at the start of the season. Their starting goalie is at 53% for the year in terms of save percentage, so the Orange will have to shoot well this game.
The Orange are coming off a big win over UVA, but still showed they have things to work on. Throwing the ball to a player across the midline for an easy over and back call while not under any pressure whatsoever, still errant passes that sail over the head of the intended target. Getting late in the year for plays like that. Hopefully that ends this weekend.
Wonder if Mike Powell will be in attendance for this game in case Spallina breaks the record? Would be a nice touch, especially since it's senior day in the Dome.
