Monthly Archives: September 2011

What to Watch For: Michigan Inaugural Fall Ball

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Tim

So, Sunday is kind of a big deal in the timeline of Michigan lacrosse. Sure, the Wolverines’ club team has played Division-1 scrimmages before, and sure Michigan has had a Division-1 program for nearly six months now. But the Wolverines … Continue reading →

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Corey McLaughlin in Ann Arbor

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tim

Shortly after I published yesterday’s links piece on the site, Corey McLaughlin posted his first story from his trip to Ann Arbor. Some interesting tidbits: The Buckeyes have set and broken the all-time NCAA regular season lacrosse game attendance record each time. … Continue reading →

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Michigan Fall Ball Preview: Providence

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tim

Sunday, October 2nd, 1:30 PM Michigan Stadium Free Admission (details) Michigan v. Providence The first competition of the Michigan Lacrosse Varsity Era will take place this Sunday. I’ll have a little bit more on what this game could tell us … Continue reading →

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Lax Links: 9-28-11

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Tim

Breaking the links up into categories for you today, because I’m nice like that. Conferences and Pollin’ The CCLA has released its full pre-season coaches poll. Teams of note: DIVISION I 1. Michigan State University (6) 3. Central Michigan University … Continue reading →

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Michigan Fall Ball Mini-Preview: Concordia (Wisc.)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tim

Michigan’s second of two scrimmage opponents in the Big House on Sunday, Concordia (Wisc.) is a D-3 school based in Mequon, Wisconsin. They have animated .GIFs of lightning on their athletics website. This is not a joke (at least not … Continue reading →

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Michigan Posts Fall Ball Dates

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Tim

We’re inching toward a schedule release, as Michigan officially posted their fall ball dates on mgoblue.com today: No word yet on venue or public availability.

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Lax Links 9-21-11

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Tim

TIme is a-wastin’. Let’s get straight into the links: Michigan coach John Paul sits down for an exclusive interview with Lacrosse All Stars. Tradition.  Everything here is guided by that theme.  But you have to guard against becoming stale or … Continue reading →

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D-1 Re-Alignment

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Tim

You may recall that I’ve touched on Division-1 conference affiliations in the past, and mentioned that there is a possibility that re-alignment could be a positive in terms of helping encourage more non-hotbed schools to add lacrosse (particularly those in … Continue reading →

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Hello: Jennifer Ulehla

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Tim

Even if some observers were disappointed (understandably, though mistakenly in my opinion) in the selection of John Paul as the first Michigan varsity lacrosse head coach, the hire to lead the women’s program is a virtual home run. Jennifer Ulehla … Continue reading →

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Lax Links 9-14-11

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Tim

Still trying to get caught up. Bear with me. On to… The Links The varsity era for Michigan lacrosse kicked off over the weekend. Lots more pictures included in the link. Expect the inaugural schedule (including fall ball dates) to … Continue reading →

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