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Let's kick the tires and light the fires on this sucker.
We need a nice Powellfan report!!!Let's kick the tires and light the fires on this sucker.
I heard this as well, but the Orange struggled early in their scrimmage against Michigan. The Orange are still young, with some proven transfers mixed in, and their pre-season ranking is based on their potential--not what they did last year. There is no game on the schedule that they can take lightly or they will find themselves in a dog fight and no one is just going to lay down for them. In short, the Orange needs to stop reading their press and get to work. I am very upbeat for this season and for the Vermont game but the Orange have to win the little battles ie groundballs, clearing etc.vermont had a horrendous scrimmage vs hobart this weekend. they are in for a rough year. orange by 10
Let's do it.
Vermont has been a consistently good team the last few years, producing some big name players like Thomas McConvey, Tommy Burke, Nick Alviti, etc. Most of those big names are now gone, but the Catamounts do have some good players still, specifically Brock Haley who lead the team in scoring last year with 52 points. (FWIW SU did hold him to just one goal on 12 shots last year). Vermont does have to replace their second leading scorer, David Closterman, but a lot of the offense last year was built on Freshmen, including Tristan Whitaker (27 pts), Carson Boyle (21) and Charles Huntley (18 pts). They were the Catamounts 3rd, 4th and 5th leading scorers. I think the Catamounts will be good on offense this year and should provide the Orange's new look defense a good early test.
On defense is where Vermont may struggle. Seems like half their defense from last year is playing for Maryland. They lose their main LSM Alviti (insane 111 groundballs, 24 CTs and 10 points) , Jackson Canfield who had 12 CT and 32 groundballs, and Colin Sharkey who had 27 gbs, all to the Terps. They also lose their starting goalie Matt Shafer who had a 55% save percentage. Their back up George Egan had a save percentage of 51% last year and played in five games. Chris Fifes has a defensive background, but this seems like a rebuilding project.
The big question for the Catamounts is replacing Burke who took 310 faceoffs last year, won 65% of them and also had 111 groundballs. No one else on the roster took more than 22 draws last year. They do have a former Inside Lacrosse Power 100 recruit on the roster in Henry Dodge, but he finished just 1-11 last year. I think SU should be able to have an advantage in this department. Sounds like Mason Kohn struggled against Michigan, hopefully this is a game he can gain some confidence from.
Obviously last years game was a bit surprising as it finished just 7-5 in favor of Syracuse. I think this years game should be much higher scoring, but season openers can be a bit surprising. I think SU should have an edge at face-off and with Vermont's depleted defense, I'm not sure the Catamounts can keep up. I am expecting a 15-10 type of game. Of course a big wild card eliment to this game is the fact SU has a quick turnaround and faces Colgate the following Monday. I don't think there will be a let down look ahead aspect to this game, but in some way have to imagine that next game will be in the back of their minds.
All that said, Lets go Orange! Excited to have the season back and be able to talk about real games.
I read that to and was surprised as Shea is pretty good.One thing to note per the Hobart guys form this past weekend scrimmage against Vermont, they noted they weren't overly dominant at the X. Their man FOGO Shea is pretty good so Vermont may have a better back up plan for Burke then appears on paper.
I read that to and was surprised as Shea is pretty good.
We did give Shea a pretty good battle with Fine and Richiusa last year. Think the schedule gives his percentage a boost. We actually played Burke pretty close as wellYes he is, I was kind of surprised to hear this as well. I would note that Hobart has had major issues on the wings like SU has for years. So that may have played a role.
It also sounds like Vermont was suffering some of the same issues SU was early against Michigan. Throwing the ball around, turnovers, trouble clearing etc. They eventually righted the ship apparently but couldn't get all the way back.
We did give Shea a pretty good battle with Fine and Richiusa last year. Think the schedule gives his percentage a boost. We actually played Burke pretty close as well
I also wonder is Richuisa went back home after season and worked his ass off? Hit the gym to put on muscle and work on his craft. I'm curious to see if he's in the rotation.Id have to go back and watch the game but I believe your right about Shea at least in the 1st half. I think he got on a run in the 2nd half or maybe late 2nd quarter but by that point it was way to late.
SU lost the battle to Burke last year but he only won 9 of 16 which I think SU was thrilled with. I thought it was a real good sign moving forward, unfortunately that was not the case. This year SU has 4 legit options at the X, I'd like to think one of them will be able to be above 50%. I think Mullen maybe the answer.
I also wonder is Richuisa went back home after season and worked his ass off? Hit the gym to put on muscle and work on his craft. I'm curious to see if he's in the rotation.
Kubrick... the best!
No mention of injuries.
Tucker Kellogg and Wyatt Hottle (Wattle) are freshmen to watch.
Possible 3rd line early in the seasonNo mention of injuries.
Tucker Kellogg and Wyatt Hottle (Wattle) are freshmen to watch.
Kelloggs on man up with his bomb.
Watched Richiusa work on his craft almost every Sunday on the sidelines at pick up field this last summer.I also wonder is Richuisa went back home after season and worked his ass off? Hit the gym to put on muscle and work on his craft. I'm curious to see if he's in the rotation.
Good for him. Love hearing that stuff.Watched Richiusa work on his craft almost every Sunday on the sidelines at pick up field this last summer.