RECRUITING ROUNDUP (OCT12)

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons interviewed junior attackman Jake Sheets '18 (Bay Shore, NY / Bay Shore HS) on his commitment to SB Lacrosse: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/10/22/bay-shores-jake-sheets-lacrosse/

Jake Sheets '18 scored 64G, 57A in his freshman and sophomore seasons combined at Bay Shore HS.

You can read more about Sheets at Inside Lacrosse here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/10/27/high-school-insider-nassau-county-coaches-make-preseason-rankings-new-canaan-coach

-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News interviewed incoming midfielder Paul Bentz '17 (Massapequa, NY / Massapequa HS) on his commitment to SB Lacrosse: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/08/27/boys-recruit-massapequa-rising-senior-midfielder-attackman-bentz-commits-to-stony-brook/

Paul Bentz '17 (#14) said SB is: "a great fit for me; the academics, the coaching staff and the location are a perfect match.”

-Josh Thomson of Varisty Insider posted Westchester football highlights, including film of committed midfielder Brian Prestreau '17 making a one-handed interception: http://varsityinsider.lohudblogs.com/2012/09/09/week-1-highlights-yorktown-vs-somers-north-rockland-vs-mahopac/

Click on the image above to see footage of Brian Prestreau '17 picking off a pass against Somers HS. 

-Bob Herzog of Newsday featured incoming midfielder Ryan Bitzer '17 in a Suffolk football preview here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/suffolk-division-ii-football-preview-2012-1.3953026

Herzog said Ryan Bitzer '17, shown rushing for a 33 yard touchdown above, is "among the elite passers in Suffolk".

NEWSLETTER 19oct12

-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch reported on the planned expansion of LaValle Stadium: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/officials-5-7m-on-the-way-for-lavalle-stadium-expansion

The University has secured an additional $5.7M to expand LaValle Stadium to 10,000 seats, and later to 15,000 seats.


-Erica Karp of the Times Beacon Record wrote about the growing partnership between SB and Port Jefferson: http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-News-i-2012-10-11-94072.112114-sub18235.112114-Seawolves-Country-heads-to-Port-Jefferson-Village.html

Lon Cohen of the Port Jefferson Patch also wrote about the campaign to make Port Jefferson into Seawolves Country: http://portjefferson.patch.com/articles/port-jefferson-to-become-seawolves-country


-Philly Lacrosse reported on Lehigh receiving its championship rings for winning its first Patriot League title.  The Lehigh coaching staff includes former SB assistant Kevin Cassese, Brendan Callahan '07, Errol Wilson '06, and Tom Compitello '11. http://phillylacrosse.com/2012/10/11/lehigh-distributes-patriot-league-championship-rings-at-annual-banquet-vows-to-compete-for-trip-to-final-four-in-philly/

Lehigh assistant coach Brendan Callahan '07 was named All America in 2004.


-StonyBrook.edu announced the grand opening of the SB Recreation Center here: http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/rec/facilities/rec_center_update_0823.shtml

The SB Recreation Center boasts 85,000 square feet of athletic and recreational activity space for SB students.  

You can read more about the opening here: http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/happenings/featuredpost/new-campus-recreation-center-opens-october-19/

NEWSLETTER 16oct12

-SB Lacrosse held its second fall ball Intrasquad Scrimmage last Sunday on campus, with the White Team defeating the Red Team.  You can see photos here from Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/QxZRcXIp0Q/

Click on the image above to see photos of the Intrasquad Scrimmage.


-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons interviewed recent commit Joseph Caridi '18 on his decision to attend SB: http://www.laxlessons.com/2012/09/26/caridi-sachem-norths-stony-brook-lacrosse-connection-full-force/

Joseph Caridi '18 said he chose SB because of: "the academics... How the team got along... the coaches... the atmosphere of the college."

-SB Football has entered the FCS Top Ten in two different polls for the first time ever.  You can find the FCS Coaches Poll here: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/polls/fcs

Sports Network (#10)
Coaches Poll (#10) 

SB Football also broke ground by receiving its first ever vote for #1 in the Sports Network poll.  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

SB Football, sitting at 6-1 with a top ten ranking, has garnered one vote for the top FCS team in the nation.


-SB Athletics is offering a special ticket discount for football and men's and women's basketball teams for the 2012/2013 season: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/101512aaa.html

NEWSLETTER 13oct12

-SB Athletics posted the weekly Get Your Red On segment, which includes a tour of the new strength and conditioning facility, the Dubin Family Athletic Center: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/101212aaa.html


Click on the image above to see a tour of the Dubin Family Athletic Center, which faces out on to LaValle Stadium.  The recently completed athletic facility features each team's exercise program queued up on video screens, complete with instruction.  


-Hoya Suxa of College Crosse reported on SB and Albany switching to the CAA for football only in 2014: http://www.collegecrosse.com/2012/9/4/3287548/albany-stony-brook-conference-realignment-america-east-caa-colonial-lacrosse


-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News reported on the recent signing of Paul Bentz '17, including an interview and a photo: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/08/27/boys-recruit-massapequa-rising-senior-midfielder-attackman-bentz-commits-to-stony-brook/

Playing both midfield and attack, Paul Bentz '17 lead Massapequa HS to a 15-3 record and deep into the playoffs in 2012.

-SB Athletics reported that the SB Baseball team marched in the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/100812aac.html

StonyBrook.edu also reported on the event, in which the SB Marching Band also participated in the parade and played to over one million spectators: http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/The_Spirit_of_Stony_Brook_Marching_Band_to_Participate_in_NYC_s_Annual_Columbus_Day_Parade.shtml

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 12oct12

-Gary Ahuja of the Langley Times featured Kyle Belton '12 and his joining of the NLL's Toronto Rock. http://www.langleytimes.com/sports/172544621.html


Kyle Belton '12 (center) said of being drafted into the NLL: "I have been waiting for this day... I am excited to train these next few months and show them what I have got."

Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson said of Belton: "We first scouted him three years ago and we have been tracking him ever since."

-Patty Gregoire of In Lax We Trust also covered the 2012 NLL Draft, writing that Kyle Belton '12 is: "a fast, hardworking offensive player with a heavy shot.  His performance at the combine Sunday boosted his stock drastically as he played well, was smart with the ball and showed off his athleticism... his athleticism and skill set makes him a rock solid prospect..." http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=3789



-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor graded the 2012 NLL Draft, stating that Kyle Belton '12 is: "speedy... give(s) Toronto a couple of options for depth... provide(s) some energy to an offence that already has strong young talent." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/04/grading-the-2012-nll-entry-draft/

Click on the image above to see Kyle Belton '12 talk about being drafted into the NLL.

Stamp also said Robbie Campbell '12 is: "a big-time athlete and could prove to be a steal" for the Rochester Knighthawks, and mentioned former teammate Kevin Crowley '11.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 11oct12

-Tim Thomas of LaxDirt reported on the new Professional Lacrosse League, which includes Tom Compitello '11 on the Jacksonville Bullies.  http://laxdirt.com/the-jacksonville-bullies-of-the-professional-lacrosse-league-are-set-to-play-the-charlotte-copperheads-get-to-know-the-jacksonville-players/

Thomas stated that Tom Compitello '11 (right) has: "a nose for the back of the net... a big time scoring threat at Stony Brook... a big time player who has an opportunity to make some noise in the PLL."


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor ranked the NLL's first round draft classes, including a photo of Kevin Crowley '11. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/04/ranking-the-nlls-first-round-draft-classes-balance-brings-class-of-2011-in-at-no-15/

Kevin Crowley '11 was the #1 pick in the 2011 NLL Draft.

-Back in August, Brendan Staudt of In Lax We Trust named Rhys Duch '08 of the Hamilton Nationals the Second Star for his 5G, 2A effort: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2512

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the 2012 Mann Cup, in which Rhys Duch '08 of the Six Nations Chiefs scored four times against Peterborough: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/08/26/peterborough-lakers-win-msl-championship-downing-six-nations-chiefs-four-games-to-one/

In Canada, Rhys Duch '08 was a two-time Provincial and overall MVP selection, and an eight-time Provincial All-Star, before joining the MSL, the MLL, and the NLL.

Matthew Caruk of In Lax We Trust also covered the story, in which Six Nations lost and was eliminated from the tournament: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=2890


-Matthew Caruk of In Lax We Trust also covered the 2012 Mann Cup, in which the Peterborough Lakers defeated the Langley Thunder in the finals.  Kyle Belton '12 of the Langley Thunder got on the board, despite the loss: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=3424

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 9oct12

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor posted a mock NLL draft, and included both Kyle Belton '12 and Robbie Campbell '12. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/01/il-indoors-complete-mock-draft-all-six-rounds-all-56-picks/ 

Stamp said Kyle Belton '12 is: "fast... good shot and a constant motor. His performance at the combine Sunday may have boosted his stock. He played well, made smart decisions and showed off his athleticism but played within himself.  

-Stephen Stamp also attended the NLL Combine, and wrote that Kyle Belton '12: "clearly stood out with is floor awareness and speed. He also made some eye-popping passes and scored a few goals with a strong shot that he gets off with a quick release. He should move up several spots from where he would probably have gone before the combine." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/01/national-lacrosse-league-combine-barnard-and-francis-climb-the-charts/

-Steve Kojima of IL Indoor featured Kyle Belton '12 in his Future Stars column, stating that Belton: "was third in team scoring at last year’s Mann Cup championships."  The column includes an interview with Belton and mentions former teammates Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/07/21/future-stars-langley-thunder%E2%80%99s-shayne-jackson-plus-belton-and-decker/

-Stephen Stamp also listed Robbie Campbell '12 in a mock draft, stating that Campbell has: "tremendous athleticism... a running back... also named the best defensive lineman.  He had a strong rookie season with the Adanacs and looks well suited to making the transition to the pro game." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/01/il-indoors-complete-mock-draft-all-six-rounds-all-56-picks/

Robbie Campbell '12 was chosen in both the MLL Draft and the NLL Draft in 2012.

Stamp also wrote that Robbie Campbell '12: "has size, speed and the ability to play a couple different roles and if allowed to have some freedom to play his game..."

http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/09/22/national-lacrosse-league-draft-il-indoor-writers-don-gm-caps-for-the-first-three-rounds/

Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust wrote that Campbell: "is big and strong, and he can create space for anyone at the pro level." http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=3679

NEWSLETTER 8oct12

-Nelson Oliveira of the SB Statesman reported that the US News & World Report ranked SB #92 amongst large institutions that focus on research and grant bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.  SB was also ranked #40 amongst the best public universities. http://www.sbstatesman.com/sbu-ranked-92nd-best-u-s-college786


-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust listed the top prospect producing universities that feed professional lacrosse ranks, including SB at #4. http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=3906


Shown here representing Canada, recent graduates Jordan McBride '11, Kevin Crowley '11, and Robbie Campbell '12 have all been drafted by the MLL and the NLL.


-Damond Talbot of the NFL Draft Zone featured senior running back Miguel Maysonet in his latest column as a potential NFL draft pick next spring. nfldraftzone.com/draft-news/diamond-in-the-rough-miguel-maysonet-rb-stony-brook-university/


-Jack Goods of In Lax We Trust wrote about the Canadian influence on NCAA lacrosse, citing that players like Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11 are already the "faces of Canadian field lacrosse" after only two seasons in the professional ranks: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/?p=3316


-Tom at LaxAllStars covered the 2012 Laxtoberfest Tournament, including a picture of SB alumnus Adam Dahms '12 scoring a game winner in overtime to win the tournament: http://24seven.laxallstars.com/champions-crowned-at-laxtoberfest/

Adam Dahms '12 (red) scores the game winning goal in overtime to lead his team to victory at Laxtoberfest.

-Mark Macyk of Lacrosse Magazine wrote about the Hofstra and Stony Brook women's lacrosse rivalry on Long Island: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_women/DI/2012-13/news/092712_30_in_30_is_the_island_long_enough_for_stony_brook_hofstra

NEWSLETTER 5oct12

-The unofficial 2013 schedule for SB Lacrosse is posted below:

2013 Unofficial Schedule
Sat. Feb. 2 @ Villanova (Exhibition)
Sat. Feb. 9 vs. Fairfield
Sat. Feb 16 @ Marist
Tue. Feb 19 @ Lafayette
Sat. Feb 23 vs. Virginia
Sat. Mar 2 @ Rutgers
Tue. Mar 5 vs. Siena
Sat. Mar 9 @ Maryland
Tue. Mar 12 @ St. John's
Sat. Mar. 16 @ Sacred Heart
Sat. Mar. 23 vs. Bryant
Sat. Mar 30 @ Vermont
Sat. April 6 vs. Binghamton
Sat. April 13 @ UMBC
Sat. April 15 @ Yale
Sat. April 20 @ Hartford
Sat. April 27 vs. Albany
Thur. May 2 AE Semis (LaValle Stadium)
Sat. May 4 AE Finals (LaValle Stadium)

The 2013 unofficial schedule includes six home games and ten road games during the regular season.  The 2013 AE Tournament will be held at LaValle Stadium.

Added: Lafayette, Rutgers, Maryland, Sacred Heart
Removed: Towson, Delaware

-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch attended student tryouts for the SB mascot, Wolfie: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/wolfie-hopefuls-get-spirited-at-mascot-tryouts

Wolfie leads the student section in cheer at LaValle Stadium.

You can read more from Amanda Douville at Newsday here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/stony-brook-university-students-show-swagger-during-wolfie-tryouts-1.4071391

-SB Athletics named Rick Guarino the Executive Director of the SB Athletics Fund, after serving eleven years as the SB Director of Annual Giving: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/100412aaa.html

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 4oct12

-Hailey Jensen of the Examiner reviewed the 2012 NLL Draft, which included Robbie Campbell '12 and Kyle Belton '12 being picked back to back in the third round: http://www.examiner.com/article/a-look-at-the-2012-nll-entry-draft

Robbie Campbell '12 (3rd Round; 26th Overall)- Rochester Knighthawks
Kyle Belton '12 (3rd Round; 27th Overall)- Toronto Rock

Robbie Campbell '12 (left) and Kyle Belton '12 (center) will play in the NLL after leading SB to the NCAA playoffs twice in four years.  Both former team captains, the duo lead SB to the AE Finals from 2009-2012.

You can find the entire draft from Lacrosse Magazine here: http://www.laxmagazine.com/nll/2012-13/news/100112_edmonton_nabs_matthews_first_in_national_lacrosse_league_entry_draft

More from the Rochester Knighthawks is found here: http://www.knighthawks.net/node/1868


Robbie Campbell '12 registered 138 points in only 60 games at SB from 2009-2012.


And more from the Toronto Rock is here: http://www.torontorock.com/article/rock-select-bradley-kri-with-their-first-pick

Former captain Kyle Belton '12 scored 59G on only 134 shots over his career at SB.

-John Jiloty of Inside Lacrosse reported that Team USA has announced its roster for the Capital Lacrosse Classic on Sunday, October 7th.  The roster includes two SB alumni, Steve Waldeck '10 and Adam Rand '11: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/10/02/us-rosters-set-intra-squad-scrimmage-capital-classic

NEWSLETTER 3oct12

-John Jiloty of Inside Lacrosse posted the roster for Team USA for the Capital Lacrosse Classic, which includes the following SB alums:

Steve Waldeck '10 (defense)
Adam Rand '11 (midfield) 

Steve Waldeck '10 (right) will represent the USA for the second time in the upcoming Capital Lacrosse Classic.  Waldeck also plays for the MLL's Hamilton Nationals.

Adam Rand '11 (left) will suit up for Team USA for the first time in the Capital Lacrosse Classic.  Rand is a member of the MLL's Chesapeake Bayhawks.

The intrasquad scrimmage will take place on Sunday, October 7th in Baltimore.  You can find the entire roster here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/10/02/us-rosters-set-intra-squad-scrimmage-capital-classic

-The Alumni Organization has amended its Executive Board, appointing Todd Caissie '92 to Senior Vice President and Michael Poch '05 to Vice President.  Further, Matt Campolettano '02 has joined the staff as the Career Development Coordinator.  

NEWSLETTER 1oct12

-The America East reported that the Men's Lacrosse Championship will be held at LaValle Stadium in 2013 and 2014, marking the first time it will be held at a predetermined site: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205700541

LaValle Stadium has hosted seven AE Men’s Lacrosse tournament games since 2009, including the last three championship games.  SB Lacrosse has lead the AE in attendance, averaging 1,384 fans per contest since 2004.

The games will also be televised on ESPNU.  You can read more from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/092712aaa.html


-SB Athletics posted the weekly Big South teleconference, which revealed that SB Football has added UConn and Temple for the 2014 season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091112aaa.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook


-Joe Lombardi reported via Inside Lacrosse on rising senior Joe Fraietta '17, a committed defensive midfielder, leading Hendrick Hudson HS to a late come from behind victory over Lakeland on the gridiron: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/09/22/high-school-insider-new-d-i-programs-making-mark-recruiting-scene

Hendrick Hudson HS lacrosse coach Craig Solomon said Joe Fraietta '17: "... is extremely athletic... great ability to push the ball in transition... developed over the years into a dependable player who is gong to limit the other team's best middie... great playing between the boxes... very strong on ground balls."

You can read more about the victory from Chris Perez at MSG Varsity: http://www.msgvarsity.com/westchester/fraietta-leads-hen-hud-past-lakeland-1.1152568


-Tim McDonnell of the Sports Network reported that SB Football won its first victory over an FBS (formerly 1A) program by defeating Army by a score of 23-3 on the road: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/news.aspx?id=4532908


-NFL Draft Scout has listed senior running back Miguel Maysonet as the #12 draft prospect at RB: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=94911&draftyear=2013&genpos=RB