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[cuseguy]

SU has to get him some help, cant expect him to be north of 60% week in and week out. Wing play had been atrocious and Angelo worse.

Less than 60 percent isn’t going to get it done. The best SU FOGOs - Bill Dirrigl, Chris Cerci, Danny Brennan and Ben Williams —were all up near 70 percent.

 

[FloridaCuse]

But also before we start claiming next week is over, Princeton lost by 6 to a team with losses to Villanova and Navy

Princeton lost the 1st qtr to PSU. Even the rest of the game. 1st qtr was like a team playing their 1st game vs a team that had played.

 

[Hawknate144]

Princeton lost the 1st qtr to PSU. Even the rest of the game. 1st qtr was like a team playing their 1st game vs a team that had played.

And we lost the 2nd quarter today, won or tied the other 3, in the end it doesn't matter.

 

[relaxer]

The entitlement on this thread is crazy. Now we're having a pop at Mullen, a guy who is one of the 2-3 best FOGOs in the nation? Even today he was at 54% -- that absolutely should be enough to get it done.

People need to take a step back and smell the roses. They lost by one on the road to a really good team. The sky isn't falling.

Now, that may not meet the standards of the program's illustrious history, but that's why they call it history. The landscape in 2026 is very different than it was in the 70s/80s/90s. There is far too much competition from schools that can offer things that Cuse can't for the program to get back to the level of dominance they used to enjoy -- so if that's the standard the program needs to meet to satisfy you all, you might as well just stop watching. Appreciate the fact that Cuse has a team capable of winning a national title this year; one tight loss to a really good team in February doesn't change that.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Honest question, does the lacrosse team practice outdoors or indoors?

Both.

Practiced outside this week.

 

[swish7]

I think thats the biggest concern. Harvard js a very good team, no shame in losing but losing again because of the same dumb mistakes yet again is the issue. We just dont seem capable of fixing the issue or learning from it. A bad offsides cost. Gait vs Albany in year 1 and again now in year 5.

Its so frustrating. In this era where everyone has talent, you can separate yourself by being a disciplined team, by valuing the ball, clearing it at a high rate & not turning it over on O.

Just feels like Gait wants it to be 1989 again, or something. We cannot just outtalent everyone anymore, not with this schedule

 

[Hawknate144]

The entitlement on this thread is crazy. Now we're having a pop at Mullen, a guy who is one of the 2-3 best FOGOs in the nation? Even today he was at 54% -- that absolutely should be enough to get it done.

People need to take a step back and smell the roses. They lost by one on the road to a really good team. The sky isn't falling.

Now, that may not meet the standards of the program's illustrious history, but that's why they call it history. The landscape in 2026 is very different than it was in the 70s/80s/90s. There is far too much competition from schools that can offer things that Cuse can't for the program to get back to the level of dominance they used to enjoy -- so if that's the standard the program needs to meet to satisfy you all, you might as well just stop watching. Appreciate the fact that Cuse has a team capable of winning a national title this year; one tight loss to a really good team in February doesn't change that.

Thank you, I understand the disappointment, but no team is ever reaching the levels we hit in the late 80s through early 2000s, especially not at a good but not great academic school with high tuition and bad weather.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Wing play bad under GG? Check.
No real backup for FOGO? Check.
Same mistakes over and over? Check.

I don't necessarily want him fired, but there are things he needs to fix, and they don't seem to get fixed.

Wing play was ok until this year.
Not having a top backup is problematic. It’s consistent with our recruiting in general which needs to be better.
Kids go offsides some times. Harvard did it. Gerry Byrne must not be a good coach.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Less than 60 percent isn’t going to get it done. The best SU FOGOs - Bill Dirrigl, Chris Cerci, Danny Brennan and Ben Williams —were all up near 70 percent.

Those guys weren't 70%+ against peer teams. In sure for a game or two they wer but in most games against peer teams they were 50-60% or in that general area. Mullen is an excellent fogo but you cant expect him to be 70% plus week in and week out, just doesn't happen at this level.

 

[23Zone]

Both.

Practiced outside this week.

Thanks!

 

[FloridaCuse]

Hero ball. Stopped passing the ball, especially in the 3rd qtr. Not playing smart. Losing focus.

 

[OttosDad]

That's my biggest issue with Gait. I think hes a good coach but the same mistakes keep happening over and over and over. At some point you gotta acknowledge that he cant correct these issues. What's worse is he acknowledged the issue in this week's pressure with clears and the Harvard ride and still it was an issue. The offsides im completely over its been a nightmare since year 1 and has never been corrected. It needs to be called out this week by the media

1000% this. He has done a nice job getting the program back to the tops in the country. Cuse lax is relevant again.

That being said, the same problems persist in year 5 of his tenure. Now I don’t think firing him is the right thing to do necessarily, but there would be cause and it doesn’t take much nitpicking to see. Problem is, he’s gonna be like 1000th on the list for the administration to make a decision about his future

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

1000% this. He has done a nice job getting the program back to the tops in the country. Cuse lax is relevant again.

That being said, the same problems persist in year 5 of his tenure. Now I don’t think firing him is the right thing to do necessarily, but there would be cause and it doesn’t take much nitpicking to see. Problem is, he’s gonna be like 1000th on the list for the administration to make a decision about his future

I’m curious what you think the “cause” is?

 

[cuselaxss26]

I understand same issues keep happening under gait, but also wonder how much is actually on players making the same mistakes. When our seniors are making bonehead mistake not sure a coach can do much at that point. When joey who’s suppose to have high iq is making mental mistakes then can really blame coaches more? I feel like gait is type of coach he prepares n tells ya what to do n then it’s up for those players to do it or to listen.

As said when underclassman can have little bow wow or even sit for series or two. But when it’s ur starting seniors what course of action should ya take? Can’t really bench them not with schedule we play. I feel coaches can only game plan n show ya what to do but once game is going it’s on players. Yes can go over things on sideline n halftime or breaks. But once retake field again on players to follow what was discussed. Think some these players want it so bad but want to be the hero also so bad they’re not thinking correctly.

Why does dwan keep trying to push to score goals? Why is that part of game he trying to make famous instead of playing absolute shut out D. Why is joey forcing a low angle shot keeping it in his right hand instead of left to have better or more cage to shoot at. Also with a poor shot super early into a emo (1:00) towards end instead of taking time n looking for better chance. I agree some things fall on coaches but think when ur seniors arnt getting it then it’s whole other problem then just coaching. I don’t know. Just seems way to many mental errors for such talented players n seniors no less.

 

[orange79]

Wing play was ok until this year.

We'll agree to disagree on this one, but Jeremy and others have been talking about it for years.

Kids go offsides some times. Harvard did it. Gerry Byrne must not be a good coach.

I realize that. But it's been a problem since Gait took over. And if we're truthful, before he took over.

 

[OttosDad]

I’m curious what you think the “cause” is?

I think I laid it out… his teams continue to make the same inexcusable mistakes in year 5, that they made in year 1.

It’s not a talent issue. If you want to make final fours consistently and contend for championships, you have to be able to clear the ball. His teams have shown, they struggle with this year after year

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

I think I laid it out… his teams continue to make the same inexcusable mistakes in year 5, that they made in year 1.

It’s not a talent issue. If you want to make final fours consistently and contend for championships, you have to be able to clear the ball. His teams have shown, they struggle with this year after year

If you don’t think we had a talent deficit to the top teams during the last 4 years you’re delusional. (We don’t have one this year)

Everyone is trying to win. Our program (improvement) doesn’t exist in a vacuum.

 

[Blink#22]

In regards to faceoff I think Mullen has proven himself. The problem is, if he doesn’t win it to himself.. the wings are useless. Even against Maryland, if he didn’t win the clamp he consistently was able to get the faceoff to a 50/50. Our wings just lost that 50/50 almost every time. Very frustrating.

 

[cuseguy]

The lack of discipline at times isn’t entirety on Gait. It’s the type of players we run out there It’s high risk, high reward. This team won’t fall short this year for lack of talent but because it failed to play smart, disciplined lacrosse in a big moment.

 

[cuselaxss26]

I don’t think will happen but wonder if gait needs to go into locker room n say “forget winning a chip right now”. That isn’t important at this time. We need to focus on the next game n only the next game. Forget ranks or playoffs n worry bout the next team. Seems like this team is trying to win a chip in february in way if get what saying. I don’t know where is the hustle where was the aggressiveness ? Sometimes seems like they want people to see them as number 1 or champ team instead of actually playing like one at times.

Saw to many times dpole get pass in clear n defender is still 10-15yrds away n they pass it back to goalie making it easier for 1 guy to play 2. Also jogging with clear to many times. Pick up ball n go. Can play fast without panicking. Mean mccool def has to learn on some saves to look up n look to get it out fast. Also stop with overhead checks n just swinging sticks as hard as can willilly nilly. Play the body n make timely checks. I have yet to see a man/ball executed also. Seems like one guy goes for ball while other watches. Also stop trying to pick groundball into choas take look fast where open space is push ball there n outrun everyone to it.

Also on some of the bounces off post or in air. I watched our guys just watch it in the air but no one mean no one went for it just watched. Went harvards way. They just never seem to put it all together the hhh. Can’t be one or even 2 of the 3. Has to be all 3.

I know went all over the place. Just to frustrated to even think correctly. But think some of issues needs be put on players. Low shot clock n no where near for good chance we throw lob at goalie instead of into corner, which joey did least once. Like said when seniors making these mental errors not sure can be put on coaches as these guys who should know better.

 

[Superlight2]

And then they go offsides. Can’t happen.

You're going to have to take McCarthy out of the offense and play him at DM exclusively, Ochoa should not be on the field for any reason.

Totally agree. McCarthy SSDM sounds correct

 

[JeremyCuse]

In regards to faceoff I think Mullen has proven himself. The problem is, if he doesn’t won’t it to himself.. the wings are useless. Even against Maryland, if he didn’t win the clamp he consistently was able to get the faceoff to a 50/50. Our wings just lost that 50/50 almost every time. Very frustrating.

^ this 100%

 

[Hawknate144]

Has anyone heard about anything involving why Jake Spallina was out today?

 

[JeremyCuse]

Has anyone heard about anything involving why Jake Spallina was out today?

Nothing yet, really hope it isn't serious he has been excellent this year. They need to move McCarthy to ssdm full time regardless.

 

[Hawknate144]

Nothing yet, really hope it isn't serious he has been excellent this year. They need to move McCarthy to ssdm full time regardless.

This is true