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[Cuse All-In]

Very impressive win. The biggest positive for me is the defensive play. From the 2nd quarter on, the MD offense struggled to get any penetration. Of course, Spallina was the game changer on the offensive end - I would go so far to say that was his best game in his college career because he was up against a top team and strong defense. Hottle is a great weapon - speed kills.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[36'sq.]

McCool shouldn't leave the crease. Wonder how his knees are going to feel in the morning. He took a pretty awkward spill but had to shake it off.

And it seems Father Time is catching up with Spanos. Guy really doesn't move well, no wonder with his injury history.

 

[4evaOrange]

Good win. Can’t wait to watch extended highlights.
Just woke up.

 

[36'sq.]

Very impressive win. The biggest positive for me is the defensive play. From the 2nd quarter on, the MD offense struggled to get any penetration. Of course, Spallina was the game changer on the offensive end - I would go so far to say that was his best game in his college career because he was up against a top team and strong defense. Hottle is a great weapon - speed kills.

Did Leo or Lyons have a shot? I've seen those guys tear it up for Yale, unless I'd known they'd transferred to MD, I would not have realized they were on the field. Both seemed MIA.

 

[36'sq.]

Good win. Can’t wait to watch extended highlights.
Just woke up.

You've been asleep since 2009, haven't you? Welcome back!

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

I liked Chuck down at close and I do wonder moving forward, do they consider keeping him there? No doubt they could use his athleticism against ACC opponents and if Filardi keeps coming on they have the depth at LSM. Bologino looks the part and could lock down the top LSM spot

 

[Bill Orange]

I'll say this about Tillman - kudos to him for wearing (at least for a while) a #15 Kavovit For Life Mental Matters shirt.

I was wearing mine.

 

[690West]

Why do I have a massive good feeling about tonight? It’s like we all deserve something sports positive to happen. FFS

You are a bright light in a dark world 690. We’re lucky to have you brother

 

[36'sq.]

I think Cuse played really well up and down the field, but MD just didn't seem so great. As I wrote, Leo and Lyons seemed MIA, I'm not sure Spanos is a #1 at MD, and a few nice goals from 44 aren't the makings of a #1 team.

Could have been an off game, but they don't seem to have a guy who can really carry them.

 

[Moontan]

let's give the crowd a little credit. 10k on a friday night.

Was there an official attendance number (- OrangeXtreme)?

*** Update: I just saw the 10k+ number posted.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[JeremyCuse]

10,159

That # is way low. There was definitely 12K+ there

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

I think Cuse played really well up and down the field, but MD just didn't seem so great. As I wrote, Leo and Lyons seemed MIA, I'm not sure Spanos is a #1 at MD, and a few nice goals from 44 aren't the makings of a #1 team.

Could have been an off game, but they don't seem to have a guy who can really carry them.

I don't know if they are a great team this year, probably not but I wouldn't count them out. They scored 19 last week against a supposedly improved Loyola team, but they clearly have some things to figure out on that end of the field. Ruppel looked mostly ok but replacing an all time great goalie is not easy.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

That # is way low. There was definitely 12K+ there

Should have been 10,160.

 

[JarHeadJim]

Was there an official attendance number (- OrangeXtreme)?

More than the California basketball game?

 

[nocohalo]

I still can't believe this happened

 

[cusefan88]

I thought Filardi looked pretty good for being shoved into the fire. I bet he'll improve with more playing time.

 

[JeremyCuse]

 

[BigNastyJon]

Donnie Freeman and Willie Kyle were in my section

 

[DoctahLexus]

I am extremely happy boys!!! Electric electric dynamite win. Big credit to John O and the defense. The new faces were excellent!!! Kittelberger and Bowen both had phenomenal games! Jake Spallina and Ochoa held their own too! And how about Filardi putting the clamps on guys 1v1 in his first serious action! Having kittenberger Hahn and Filardi doing what they did as freshman is so huge. All recruited entirely by the current staff. The future is just as bright as the present!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[DoctahLexus]

Also it was insane how many people were in the upper deck on the team side. They closed it down on one end, but still I have never seen it wrapped around that much up there before. Lots of rowdy students and other die hard fans. It was great

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[JeremyCuse]

I don't know if they are a great team this year, probably not but I wouldn't count them out. They scored 19 last week against a supposedly improved Loyola team, but they clearly have some things to figure out on that end of the field. Ruppel looked mostly ok but replacing an all time great goalie is not easy.

They're definitely a good team. That fogo and middie group alone is worth 10+ wins.

Spanos and Erksa can run hot and cold, thas the big O concern for them. Lyons and Johnson are both very good but are used to playing with an elite feeder/scorer, not sure Maryland has that but they'll still put up massive #s. They're also very deep at middie and they'll likely make some changes at personnel as the season goes on