Monthly Archives: July 2011

More Michigan Commits?

A couple more names have surfaced on LaxPower for Michigan: Amityville NY Chaminade Midfielder Matt Graham Piedmont CA Midfielder Midfielder Michael Hernandez PhillyLacrosse.com is also reporting that Haverford School LSM/Defenseman has committed to the Wolverines for the class of 2012. … Continue reading

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The Laxperience: Game 5

Sorry for the lack of posting over the last couple days, I’ve been occupied with Big Ten Media Days for the day job. I promise I’ll be back for real on Monday. Game 5 was yet another week with just … Continue reading

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State of the State: Part 1

A mini-series exploring the state of the game in the Great Lax State. In this part, assessing the quality of high school talent. As a relative neophyte to the game of lacrosse, and particularly the overall scene in Michigan, I … Continue reading

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Players of Interest at ESPN Rise Games

The final of the ESPN Rise games tournament in Orlando will air tonight at 7pm ET on ESPNU, and there are a couple players of note with connections to the State of Michigan (comments from Quint Kessenich): Cameron Dabir: Culver … Continue reading

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Hello: Brad Lott

Michigan’s 2012 class has a faceoff specialist: KY FO/Midfielder Brad Lott has committed to John Paul and the Wolverines. Relevant Articles Per the ESPN Rise commitment article, Brad is a 6-0, 175 pounder who won 71% of his faceoffs as … Continue reading

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Michigan Picks up 2012 Faceoff Specialist

ESPN Rise is reporting the sixth commitment for Michigan’s 2012 recruiting class in Brad Lott from Louisville Trinity: The future Wolverine won 71 percent of his face offs and scored 23 goals and added 18 assists last season. Lott was First … Continue reading

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The Laxperience “Game” Four

No amateur photographer yet again this week – though I can hardly regret the decision as the “game” was hardly worth playing in, let alone shooting. Begin rant: Playing for 45 minutes on half a field with one goalie, takebacks … Continue reading

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Judd Lattimore’s Offensive Impact

Though we’re uncertain how John Paul and Ken Broschart’s coaching will take to the Division-1 level, we have no such question marks about offensive coordinator Judd Lattimore. He’s been an assistant at the D-1 level for seven years now, with … Continue reading

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Afternoon Lax Links: 7-19-11

Michigan State’s Dwayne Hicks was named the MCLA Coach of the Year. Unwilling to bask in past glory, he’s already looking forward to next year: “What I’m looking forward to are the guys from last year’s team who step up … Continue reading

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Hello: Will Perkins

Michigan’s recruiting hot streak continued late last week, when ESPN Rise reported that TX Attack Will Perkins pledged to become a Wolverine. Relevant Articles ESPN Rise’s commitment article mentions that he’s a 6-3, 200 pound attackman, and also lists his … Continue reading

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