Author Archives: Tim

Big Day for In-state Growth: Two new D-3 Programs

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Tim

Hope Collegeand Calvin College both announced today that they will be adding Division-3 varsity lacrosse for the 2012-13 season. The additions will help the formation of a lacrosse league in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the home conference both schools’ … Continue reading →

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Laxpower: Two Michigan Fall Ball Events

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tim

The Michigan Wolverines’ first competitions as a varsity program have magically appeared on LaxPower. If it’s to be trusted (and while it’s not known for being 100% accurate at all times, I have no reason to doubt it), Michigan will … Continue reading →

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Lax Links 8-31-11

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Tim

Just a few Lax Links today: If you’re super-interested in finding out what it’s like to be a Resident Advisor/Assistant in a college dorm, Detroit junior faceoff specialist Brandon Davenport is your guy!: I speculated a week or so ago … Continue reading →

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Lax Links 8-29-11

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Tim

Still a bit behind, I promise I’ll catch back up here when I get the chance. A few links of interest though: Country Day goalie Ahmed Iftikhar has decommitted from Johns Hopkins. No word on where ESPN Rise’s #3 netminder … Continue reading →

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Programming Update

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tim

I’m starting a new job today, so posting may be slow around these parts for the next several days. Trust me, I haven’t deserted you, and I’ll try to find some free time to get a couple posts up.

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Hello: Kyle Jackson

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Tim

Michigan has officially landed its first Canadian in the class of 2012, as Inside Lacrosse confirms that ON M Kyle Jackson will become a Wolverine. Relevant Articles The IL commitment article covers a lot of his game: Kyle Jackson, M, The … Continue reading →

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Country Day’s Iftikhar #3 Goalie for 2012

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Tim

According to ESPN Rise: 3. Ahmed Iftikhar, Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Mich.), Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins is getting a nice goaltender next year. Iftikhar has a great game — he does great saving the high to low shots and … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Lax Links with Terry Foy

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tim

First up, over at my (soon-to-be former) place of employ, an interview with Inside Lacrosse Managing Editor Terry Foy about Michigan’s entry into the world of D-1 Lacrosse: As a John Paul proponent, I think he’s a viable long-term solution … Continue reading →

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Comparing Recruiting Classes: 2011

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tim

Partially inspired by commenter Jason, it’s time to see how Michigan and Detroit’s recruiting classes stack up to some teams of note (and each other). I’ll start with the Class of 2011, as Inside Lacrosse recently published their Top 100 … Continue reading →

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Michigan and Michigan State Updates

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Tim

Dave Brandon and Mark Hollis, Athletic Directors at Michigan and Michigan State, respectively, spoke to the Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit earlier today, and lacrosse was a hot topic. First, Brandon on lacrosse facilities in Ann Arbor: “Those plans … Continue reading →

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