PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 25aug12

-Major League Lacrosse is holding the 2012 Championship at Harvard University this weekend. You can find the schedule of contests and media guide here: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/6169/championship-weekend-news-and-notes/

On 8/25/12, Jordan McBride '11 and the Denver Outlaws take on the Long Island Lizards at 1pm.

Jordan McBride '11 (black) is currently the sixth leading scoring attackman in the MLL with 29G, 9A in only eleven contests.

Also on 8/25/12, Adam Rand '11 and the Chesapeake Bayhawks take on the Boston Cannons at 4pm.

Adam Rand '11 (#10) scooped up 55 ground balls so far on the season, winning over 54% of his faceoffs.

The winners advance to the Finals on 8/26/12 at 3pm. You can watch the action on ESPN2, ESPN3, or CBS Sports Network.

-Phil Shore of Lacrosse Magazine discussed the MLL Championship and mentioned Chesapeake faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/082112_eight_big_questions_for_major_league_lacrosse_championship_weekend

Shore also previewed each contest, mentioning both Jordan McBride '11 and Adam Rand '11 here: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/082012_four_teams_two_days_one_major_league_lacrosse_champion

Adam Rand '11 (right) wins a faceoff against the Charlotte Hounds.

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse also previewed the Chesapeake/Boston game, mentioning that Adam Rand '11 is "the real story of success at the X for this Bayhawks team... coming in fourth amongst faceoff men that have taken at least 300 draws." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/23/devitte-bayhawks-cannons-breakdown

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported that rising senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 (Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-1.811929/bitzer-earns-3-star-rating-for-riverhead-1.3912318

Ryan Bitzer '17

Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS

Midfield

6' 165lbs

#10

Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) was named Team MVP in both lacrosse and basketball, and also Riverhead News Review's Athlete of the Year. He is the eleventh member of the Class of 2017 so far.

-Joe Werkmeister of the Riverhead News Review interviewed head lacrosse coach Victor Guadagnino on Ryan Bitzer '17, who said of Bitzer: “His field vision is fantastic... not a big verbal guy, he’s a doer. He leads us by example and that’s what we’re counting on.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/03/35215/boys-lacrosse-preview-blue-waves-look-to-climb-out-of-basement/

Point guard Ryan Bitzer '17 is also lettered in basketball, garnering Team MVP honors as a junior. Bitzer was also named to the LI Basketball Best Players on Long Island Honor Roll.

Bob Liepa of the Riverheads News Review interviewed Riverhead HS basketball coach John Rossetti, who said Bitzer is “...in high-pressure situations all the time, so he’s used to it... a great kid, a great player”. http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2012/02/34522/boys-basketball-riverhead-wins-playoff-opener-faces-no-3-deer-park-today/

In 2011, as a junior, Ryan Bitzer '17 lead the league and division by throwing for 1705 total yards (190/game) and 11 touchdowns.

Bob Liepa of the Riverhead News Review interviewed Bitzer on being the star quarterback for Riverhead HS football. Head coach Leif Shay said of Bitzer: "We always knew he was good. … He’s so calm under pressure, and his poise is his greatest attribute. He doesn’t let things rattle him at all.” http://riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com/2011/09/22684/football-blue-waves-lead-top-ranked-east-islip-at-the-half/

In addition to being a quarterback, Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) also plays defensive back and kicker.

2012 All County

2012 Team MVP

2012 Team Captain

2012 Stats: 29G, 20A; 90GB

2011 Stats: 8G, 8A; 38GB

NEWSLETTER 23aug12

-Back in June 2011, Brooks of MGoBlog wrote about increased interest in Canadian lacrosse players, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is an example of their success in the NCAA. http://mgoblog.com/diaries/michigan-lacrosse-and-canadian-question

In 2012, Kevin Crowley '11 was the 15th leading scorer in the MLL in his second year in the league.

-Lacrosse Magazine reported that SB Women's Lacrosse coach Joe Spallina, also the coach of the MLL's Long Island Lizards, has been named Coach of the Year in his first season: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/081512_joe_spallina_named_mll_coach_of_year

-Major League Lacrosse is holding the 2012 Championship at Harvard University this weekend. You can find the schedule of contests and media guide here: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/6169/championship-weekend-news-and-notes/

On 8/25/12, Jordan McBride '11 and the Denver Outlaws take on the Long Island Lizards at 1pm, followed by Adam Rand '11 and the Chesapeake Bayhawks versus the Boston Cannons at 4pm.

Adam Rand '11 wins a faceoff against UMBC.

The winners advance to the Finals on 8/26/12 at 3pm. You can watch the action on ESPN2, ESPN3, or CBS Sports Network.

-SB Athletics has posted on Twitter the 2013 SB Lacrosse promotional posters here: https://twitter.com/SBAthletics/status/238341040426344448/photo/1

The 2013 promotional poster shows defenseman Savaughn Greene '12 (left), who is now healthy after suffering a knee injury and redshirting in 2012. Also shown is Dominic Cerasi '14 (center) and Joe Laforet '13 (right).

-Eric Holden of Yahoo Sports listed the Top 25 Toughest Places to play college football, including LaValle Stadium at #22: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/college-footballs-top-25-toughest-places-play-204600964--ncaaf.html

NEWSLETTER 22aug12

-Molloy Athletics has announced that former goalkeeper Rob Camposa '11 has been named Assistant Coach of the men's varsity lacrosse team: http://www.molloylions.com/sports/mlax/coaches/Camposa

Rob Camposa '11 recorded 123 saves in 2011, leading the Seawolves to ten victories.

-SB Lacrosse now has its own Twitter page found here:

http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%40StonyBrookMLax

You can also find the permanent link on our homepage under the Media links on the right.

-Michael Kennett of StealthLax wrote about box lacrosse skills becoming vital in NCAA lacrosse, and cited Kevin Crowley '11 as an example: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/08/07/skills-of-box-lacrosse-emerging-as-vital-for-success-in-world-of-ncaa-field-lacrosse/

-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported that rising senior midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 (Riverhead, NY / Riverhead HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-football-1.811929/bitzer-earns-3-star-rating-for-riverhead-1.3912318

Ryan Bitzer '17 (right) is a three sport athlete at Riverhead HS, garnering All County honors as a junior in lacrosse.

-SB Athletics reported that SB Football will appear on television a record five times during the 2012 regular season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082012aab.html

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 17aug12

-The MLL reported on Rhys Duch '08 of the Hamilton Nationals lighting up the scoreboard against the Long Island Lizards, scoring 5G, 2A: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/6115/hamilton-ends-season-on-positive-note-with-188-victory/

Rhys Duch '08 was named Bud Light MLL Player of the Game for his seven points against the Lizards.

Kyle Fletcher of In Lax We Trust also covered the game here, which includes 2G from Kevin Crowley '11: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2505

http://television.insidelacrosse.com/media/33798fe43c3a43cf90c0f4d233bc591b/mll---lizards-vs-nationals-highlights
Click on the image above to see footage of Rhys Duch '08 in action.


-Brendan Staudt of In Lax We Trust named Rhys Duch '08 the Second Star for his performance against the Lizards: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2512

-Lacrosse Magazine reported that Jordan McBride '11 will be playing for Team Canada in the Duel in Denveragainst Team USA: http://laxmagazine.com/teamusa/men/2011-12/news/081412_grant_merrill_headline_canada_selections_for_duel_in_denver

Currently leading the Denver Outlaws to the MLL playoffs, Jordan McBride '11 has also represented both Scotland and Canada in the FIL Championships.

-David Ashby of In Lax We Trust also covered the WLA playoffs, reporting on Kyle Belton '12 scoring 1G for Langley in the 9-8 victory over Burnaby: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2319

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor covered WLA action, including that Kevin Crowley '11 scored 4G, 2A for the New Westminster Salmonbellies. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/27/last-night-new-westminsters-win-over-coquitlam-keeps-wla-playoff-drive-alive/

Jordan McBride '11 also tallied 1G, 1A for the Salmonbellies in the contest.

Kevin Crowley '11 scored 17G, 22A in only ten games for the Salmonbellies in 2012.

-Matthew Caruk of In Lax We Trust reported on the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs, including that Rhys Duch '08 scored 2G against Brampton to advance Six Nations to the Finals: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2547

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Inside Lacrosse published its Power 100 Freshman recruiting issue, which includes two incoming players committed to SB, attackman Matt Schultz '16 and defenseman Jon Lynott '16: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/13/2012-recruiting-issue-power-100-freshmen

Matt Schultz '16 was rated #56 nationally in the Power 100 Freshman rankings.

Matt Schultz '16 totalled 91 points in his senior year and was named a 2012 USILA All American.

Inside Lacrosse also rated Matt Schultz '16 at #19 amongst all freshman attackmen nationally: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/13/2012-recruiting-issue-top-40-attackmen

Matt Schultz '16 (right) lead Smithtown West HS to a 16-2 record in 2012 and a top ten national ranking.

-Inside Lacrosse ranked to the Top 40 Freshman Defenseman, including Jon Lynott '16 at #33: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/14/2012-recruiting-issue-top-40-defensemen

Jon Lynott '16 (white) throws a body check against Chaminade HS during the CHSAA Finals, leading St. Anthony's to its third consecutive title.

Jon Lynott '16 (right) lead St. Anthony's to a 16-3 record in 2012, and a top ten national ranking.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Inside Lacrosse reported that Team Canada lost to Team USA in the U19 FIL Championships in Turku, Finland. Incoming midfielder Jay Lindsay '16 won 1 of 2 faceoffs on the day: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/21/u19-world-championships-usa-beats-canada-keeps-gold-streak-alive

Jay Lindsay '16 (left) prepares to faceoff for Team Canada in Finland.

-Andrew Coen of the Malverne Patch interviewed Steven Ferreira '16 on his participation in the United Healthcare Empire Challenge, an annual LI vs NYC all star football game. Ferreira quarterbacked LI to a 31-7 victory over NYC: http://malverne-lynbrook.patch.com/articles/long-island-football-all-stars-dominate-nyc-in-empire-challenge

Defensive midfielder Steven Ferreira '16 completed 8 of 11 passes in the Empire Challenge, including 132 yards and two touchdowns.

Bob Herzog of Newsday also covered the event here, including a photo of Steven Ferreira '16: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/l-i-team-to-use-pass-oriented-spread-in-empire-challenge-1.3791035

-The LI Jesters reported that rising senior midfielder Paul Bentz '17(Massapequa, NY / Massapequa HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.longislandjesters.com/college-commitments.html

NEWSLETTER 13aug12

-Patrick Stevens of the Washington Post reported that SB Lacrosse has agreed to a home & home series with the University of Maryland starting on 3/12/13: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/d1scourse/2011/dec/14/the-future-of-the-maryland-lacrosse-schedule/

-The LI Jesters reported that rising senior midfielder Paul Bentz '17 (Massapequa, NY / Massapequa HS) will attend SB in the fall of 2013: http://www.longislandjesters.com/college-commitments.html

Incoming midfielder Paul Bentz '17 (left) congratulates teammates after a score.


-Lacrosse Magazine reported that Jordan McBride '11 will be playing for Team Canada in the Duel in Denver against Team USA: http://laxmagazine.com/teamusa/men/2011-12/news/081412_grant_merrill_headline_canada_selections_for_duel_in_denver


-YouVisit.com now offers 360° Tours of the SB campus, where you can select a location and take a virtual tour: http://www.youvisit.com/college360.php?pano=411&college=stonybrook&category=&vhost=stonybrook&vhostT=&vhostStyle=


Click on the image above to see virtual tours of various locations on campus.


-Steve Marcus of Newsday officially announced that SB Football will join the CAA for the 2013 season:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stony-brook-football-program-joins-caa-will-begin-play-in-2013-1.3891626

Tom Yeager, the Commissioner of the CAA, commented on the potential admission of SB in all sports: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/caa-commissioner-says-football-replenished-but-more-to-do-1.3890211


According to the CAA, discussions to move all SB sports into the CAA are in progress.

Marcus Henry of Newsday also opined on the move here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/on-campus-1.812060/stony-brook-to-the-caa-brilliant-1.3891531

NEWSLETTER 11aug11

-Michael Kennett of Stealthlax.com reported on how coaches are increasingly recruiting Canadian athletes that play box lacrosse, and their impact on the game. The article pictures Kevin Crowley '11: http://www.stealthlax.com/news_article/show/167943?referrer_id=396091

Kennett said Kevin Crowley '11 has made "a major impact on NCAA lacrosse".

-SB Athletics has posted the 2012 SB Football Schedule here:http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/sched/ston-m-footbl-sched.html

The season opener is 9/1/12 against Central Connecticut at home.

-SB Athletics posted more photos of the recently completed Dubin Family Athletic Center: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=120913

Lacrosse and football alum Glenn Dubin '78 donated $4.3M for the construction of the new varsity fitness center in the SB Sports Complex.

-The America East reported on track star Lucy Van Dalen '12 competing in the Olympic Games in London. Van Dalen qualified for the 1500m semifinals by running the event in 4:07:04, which was 14th best amongst all participants: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205566264

-The College Shack is selling SB Lacrosse bar hats here ($18): http://www.thecollegeshack.com/SUNY-Stony-Brook-Lacrosse-Bar-Hat-p/487-stony%20brook%20lacrosse.htm

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor interviewed incoming midfielder Jay Lindsay '16 on his participation in the FIL U19 World Championships. Lindsay is a midfielder and faceoff specialist for Team Canada: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/06/30/jay-lindsay-ready-to-faceoff-against-the-world-for-canadas-u19-field-team/

In addition to representing Canada in the FIL Championships, incoming midfielder Jay Lindsay '16 (left) also suits up for Team Ontario in the Canadian Field Nationals.

You can also find an interview with Lindsay from Herb Garbutt of Inside Halton here: http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/article/1384511--lindsay-canada-ready-to-faceoff-against-the-world

Inside Lacrosse reported that Team USA eventually defeated Team Canada 10-8 in a comeback victory. Lindsay won 1 of 2 faceoffs on the day: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/21/u19-world-championships-usa-beats-canada-keeps-gold-streak-alive

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse analyzed the MLL playoff race, including that Adam Rand '11 won 12 of 20 faceoffs against the most dominant specialist in the league: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/08/devitte-win-and-youre-how

Adam Rand '11 (left) has won over 54% of his faceoffs and has lead the Chesapeake Bayhawks to first place.

You can also find more coverage of Rand's great performance from Kyle Fletcher of In Lacrosse We Trust: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2306

-Phil Shore of In Lacrosse We Trust referred to the MLL's Denver Outlaws as an "offensive juggernaut", including that Jordan McBride '11 has contributed to the team's league leading 186 goals thus far: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2278

-David Ashby of In Lacrosse We Trust covered the WLA Playoffs, where Kyle Belton '12 of the

Langley Thunder scored in the one goal victory to advance to the next round: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2319

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Coach Nagle has received a verbal commitment from rising senior Brandon Bailey '17:

Brandon Bailey '17

Bowie, MD / Eleanor Roosevelt HS

5'11'' 175lbs

LSM

#46

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported on Brandon Bailey '17 giving his verbal commitment to SB: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/06/recruiting-2014s-denver-unc-air-force-navy-rugters-plus-2013w

Click on the image above to see video of Brandon Bailey '17 in action.

-Tim Sparks of the Bowie Blade interview Brandon Bailey '17 on improving his game, and on balancing school with the commitment to four varsity sports: http://www.capitalgazette.com/bowie_bladenews/sports/lacrosse-football-and-track-three-sports-one-athlete-one-year/article_901bd6f8-401a-5b0b-836a-afb5938089b3.html

In addition to his duties on the lacrosse field, Brandon Bailey '17 is a linebacker and competes in track & field in the long jump, high jump, 300m, and 4x400M. Bailey is also an honor student and in the Navy ROTC.

-2011 All League Honorable Mention

-2012 All League Second Team

-T2 Storm Lacrosse Club

-2012 King of the Hill All Star

-2012 MVP Team Tournament All Star

NEWSLETTER 8aug12

-Steven Marcus of Newsday reported that SB Football will be moving to the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2013 season: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/sources-stony-brook-to-play-football-in-caa-after-2012-1.3881711

You can find the official release from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080712aac.html

SB Football will remain in the Big South Conference for football in 2012, and will move on to the CAA in 2013.

SB is joining the CAA for football only at this time, as is the University at Albany. You can find the entire listing of CAA football teams here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080712aad.html

You can find more information about the conference, its full time members, and its associates here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Athletic_Association

-Coach Nagle has received a verbal commitment from rising senior Brandon Bailey '17:

Brandon Bailey '17

Bowie, MD / Eleanor Roosevelt HS

5'11'' 175lbs

LSM

#46

Rising senior Brandon Bailey '17 is an honor student that competes in four varsity sports. Bailey plays for the T2 Storm Lacrosse Club and was named All League as a junior and sophomore.

You can read more about his commitment from Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/06/recruiting-2014s-denver-unc-air-force-navy-rugters-plus-2013w

-Andrew Coen of the Malverne Patch reported on the Empire Challenge, an annual football game between Long Island and NYC all stars. Incoming defenseman Steven Ferreira '16 quarterbacked the Long Island squad to a 31-7 victory: http://malverne-lynbrook.patch.com/articles/long-island-football-all-stars-dominate-nyc-in-empire-challenge

Incoming recruit Steven Ferreira '16 lead Sayville Football to a 12-0 record in 2011 and was named NY State Player of the Year.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG12)

-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse reported on the NY Empire State Cup Finals, in which incoming recruits Brian Prestreau '17 and Alex Corpolongo '17 play midfield for the Hudson Valley team: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/28/empire-state-cup-finals-set-hv-and-nyc-advance

MSG Varsity also reported on the tandem leading the Hudson Valley squad to the Finals: http://www.msgvarsity.com/westchester/hv-off-to-hot-start-at-empire-state-cup-1.1126071

During the 2012 Empire State Cup, Brian Prestreau '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and goals, and Alex Corpolongo '17 was amongst the leaders in total scoring and assists.

Despite both recruits tallying goals in the Finals, Hudson Valley eventually lost to New York City and took home the Silver Medal: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/07/29/new-york-city-wins-empire-state-cup-gold-medal

Empire State Cup reported that Brian Prestreau '17 was named to the Empire State Cup All-Tournament Team

http://empirestatecup.com/?page_id=116

-Herb Garbutt of Inside Halton interviewed Jay Lindsay '16 on preparing for the FIL U19 World Championships. Lindsay will play midfield and take faceoffs for Team Canada: http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/article/1384511--lindsay-canada-ready-to-faceoff-against-the-world

Incoming midfielder Jay Lindsay '16 competes for Team Canada in the FIL U19 Championships in Turku, Finland.

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported that rising senior Brandon Bailey '17 (Bowie, MD / Eleanor Roosevelt HS) has given a verbal commitment to play for SB: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/08/06/recruiting-2014s-denver-unc-air-force-navy-rugters-plus-2013w

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 1aug12

-Kyle Fletcher of In Lacrosse We Trust covered the MLL's Chesapeake Bayhawks, stating that Adam Rand '11 "been a huge reason for their success having won 157 of 284 on the year. Winning .552 percent of his faceoffs... had good success creating possessions...": http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1765

Faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11 has picked up 52 ground balls in twelve games so far in 2012, leading the Chesapeake Bayhawks to first place in the MLL.

-Brendan Staudt of In Lacrosse Trust said Adam Rand '11 was "very dominant at the X for Chesapeake and will continue to do so" after winning 15 of 22 faceoffs against Ohio: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=1601

-Brendan Staudt of In Lacrosse We Trust named his MLL Stars of the Week, giving honorable mention to Jordan McBride '11 for a 6G, 2A performance against Hamilton: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2009

-Steven Kojima of IL Indoor featured Kyle Belton '12 in his Future Stars column, including that Belton was third in team scoring at last year’s Mann Cup championships: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/21/future-stars-langley-thunder%E2%80%99s-shayne-jackson-plus-belton-and-decker/

Sharpshooter Kyle Belton '12 totalled 59G in his career at SB on only 134 shots.

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on New Westminster Salmonbellies defeating the Coquitlam Adanacs 9-6, with Kevin Crowley '11 registering 4G, 2A: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/27/last-night-new-westminsters-win-over-coquitlam-keeps-wla-playoff-drive-alive/

PointStreak posted the boxcore, which includes Jordan McBride '11 scoring 1G, 1A in the contest: http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=1813986