Monthly Archives: July 2011

More Michigan Commits?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Tim

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

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Tim

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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