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Message: [QUOTE="OrangeXtreme, post: 1305154, member: 41"] [I]Quint Kessenich gives his take on the Top 50 players in DI lacrosse heading into the 2015 season. The list originally ran in part in the February issue of Inside Lacrosse, with Myles Jones and Lyle Thompson on the cover...[/I] [I] [SIZE=4][B]35. Dylan Donahue, R-Jr., A, Syracuse[/B][/SIZE] A coach’s son, he gets to the goal, knows how to play the game and proves that what you do without the ball is just as important as what you do with it. Donahue got huge production out of his minutes last year totaling 37 goals and 17 assists while shooting 53%. He and quarterback Kevin Rice have developed insane chemistry, maximizing Donahue’s fearless yet calculated approach. [SIZE=4][B]29. Henry Schoonmaker, R-Sr., M, Syracuse[/B][/SIZE] The Oregon native played thorough injury in 2014, posting 14 goals while also being asked to run a ton of defensive midfield because of Syracuse's lack of quality shorties. If Schoonmaker runs exclusively on first midfield, I see him scoring 25-plus goals this spring as an isolation dodger. He has eye opening speed and a strong shot on the run. [SIZE=4][B]13. Brandon Mullins, Jr., D, Syracuse[/B][/SIZE] Mullins is one of the top athletes in Division I lacrosse, and he gets better every time he steps on the field. He’s learned how to play one-on-one defense within the confines of the team’s system. The Texan dealt with a major knee injury in 2013, but returned to start all 16 games for Syracuse in 2014 and picked up 36 groundballs and 8.5 penalty minutes. Mullins has exceptional feet and he can get into your hands. [SIZE=4][B]9. Randy Staats, Sr., A, Syracuse[/B][/SIZE] His tool box is chock full; there’s very little Staats can't do with the ball in his pocket. He's a terrifically creative passer when he backs in from the right handed corner — nobody tosses the behind-the-back assist like he can. Syracuse coach John Desko had Staats on the second midfield line before moving him to a starting position on attack, Staats’ production came despite missing two games and starting in just more than half. The 6-2 senior finished with 33 goals and 23 assists, fourth in the ACC and 12th nationally in scoring at 4.0 points per game. The JUCO transfer has experienced tremendous injury issues over his career; if he can remain healthy, there's no reason he can’t put up a 70-point season. [SIZE=4][B]4. Kevin Rice, Sr., A, Syracuse[/B][/SIZE] Rice is able to cut and move at sharp angles that most defensemen can't match. He does most of his damage from X and from the right wing. The 5-10 Skaneateles (N.Y.) grad started all 16 games and totaled 80 points on 36 goals and 44 assists. He was second in the ACC and fifth nationally in scoring, averaging 5.0 points per game. His 44 assists ranked ninth on the Orange single-season record list. He’s a highly skilled passer with exceptional diagnostic abilities who comes to play every game with a professional approach. Rice teams up with Dylan Donahue are a terrific one-two punch opposite righty Randy Staats’ do-it-all ability.[I] [/I] [/I] [B][URL]http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/quint-s-top-50-players-in-di-lacrosse-part-i/30913/1[/URL] [URL]http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/quint-s-top-50-players-in-di-lacrosse-part-ii/30925/1[/URL][/B] [I] [/I] [/QUOTE]

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