Category Archives: division 1

Requiem for a Season: Michigan Wolverines 2013

Michigan’s 2012 season was really, really bad. U-M managed a single win – over a hapless Mercer squad – and lost uncompetitively in just about every other one. Close games against some of the weaker squads on the schedule prettied … Continue reading

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U-M commit Ian King in Under Armour All-American Game

Cincinnati St. Xavier attackman Ian King signed with Michigan in the 2013 class and wil join the Wolverines in the fall… but had one last high school game over the weekend. King will become an important component of the Michigan … Continue reading

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The Next Level: All-GLS Team 2013

The second annual team consisting of the best performers in Division-1 who hailed from the state of Michigan. Any disagreements, perceived omissions, etc., feel free to debate them in the comments. Goalie Connor Flynn Rockford Freshman/Detroit So, have you ever … Continue reading

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Next Level: 2013 Finals

Recapping the entire year for all the former Michigan high school standouts plying their trade in Division-1 lacrosse. Air Force: 6-7 (1-5 ECAC) Junior attack Tommy McKee (Holt) – Started all 13 games. Scored 28 Goals on 75 Shots (52 … Continue reading

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Does Big Ten lacrosse affect Detroit?

Obviously, the coverage around these parts of Johns Hopkins joining with the five Big Ten lacrosse schools to form a conference in the sport has revolved around Michigan. They’re, like, in the league. I’ve even talked quite a bit about … Continue reading

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Bigger Ten?

With the official creation of a Big Ten Lacrosse Conference, my natural inclination (obvious for anyone who has ever stopped by this site) is to wonder whether other Big Ten schools – particularly Michigan State – would consider adding (or … Continue reading

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Michigan coach John Paul on Hopkins to the Big Ten

From the e-mail box. Thanks to Coach Paul for responding: “The Big Ten is the premier conference in college sports. As the oldest conference in Division 1 sports, there is so much tradition and pride. It has always stood for … Continue reading

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Big Ten, Johns Hopkins press releases

From the Big Ten: Park Ridge, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today that men’s and women’s lacrosse will become the conference’s 27th and 28th official sports and that Johns Hopkins University has been accepted as a sport affiliate … Continue reading

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Press Conference: Big Ten Bluejays

When Dave Pietramala took in Michigan’s game against Penn State this February – and spent more time schmoozing with U-M Athletic Director David Brandon than scouting the Wolverines’ lacrosse team – this move looked inevitable. Today, Johns Hopkins will announce … Continue reading

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Realignment: Moves for 2014

Clearly, the conference landscape for lacrosse is in serious flux. A number of programs will play in a different conference for the 2014 season than they did in the season they just finished. Denver’s immediate move to the Big East … Continue reading

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