NEWSLETTER 30dec12

-Inside Lacrosse reported on Team 91 conducting a toy drive for the Association for the Help of Retarded Children, which included Sean Chamberlain '07 and Jim Astea '07.  Chamberlain, the event organizer, said: "We used to come here and volunteer when I was a member of the Stony Brook University Lacrosse team and it was one of the most rewarding things we did all year. When I became involved with youth sports, it seemed a perfect fit to bring back the volunteer work and have some of the staff and players come and visit the kids at the AHRC… I mean, it’s all about the kids." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/20/team-91-spreads-holiday-cheer-ahrc

Sean Chamberlain '07 (third from the right) joins Team 91 in spreading holiday cheer at the AHRC, an event he has participated in since he was at SB.

-SB Athletics reported that columnist Phil Steele has named RB Miguel Maysonet to the FCS All America Team.  Maysonet was also chosen by the College Football Performance Awards as its All-Purpose Performer of the Year. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122612aaa.html

RB Miguel Maysonet earned All America honors from six organizations this season after rushing for 1,964 yards, the 11th most yards in a season in FCS history.  

RT Michael Bamiro and WR Kevin Norrell were named to Phil Steele's Second Team All America.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 19dec12

-Connor Wilson of Lax All Stars commented on the 2013 MLL Supplemental draft, stating that Kyle Moeller '12 is a "Stony Brook pole with handle" and Rhys Duch '08 is a "Canadian All Star." http://laxallstars.com/2013-major-league-lacrosse-supplemental-draft/ 

Wilson remarked that Tom Compitello '11 is "stout LI style attackman... a baller"; 

-Inside Lacrosse staff debated the recent MLL Supplemental Draft picks, with John Jiloty stating that Rhys Duch '08 of the Hamilton Nationals: "can clearly score. If given more of a shot with the Nats, he could become a consistent MLL scoring threat on a team.": http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/13/staff-debate-impact-mll-supplemental-picks

Rhys Duch '08 appeared in the last seven games for the Nationals in 2012, scoring 7G, 6A.

-LaxPro reported that the NLL's Philadelphia Wings have signed Kevin Crowley '11 to a one year deal: http://www.lplax.com/news/wings-resign-crowley

Kevin Crowley '11 was named to the 2012 NLL All-Rookie team, and also Rookie of the Week three times, the most in the league. 

NEWSLETTER 18dec12

-Hoya Suxa of College Crosse analyzed the 2013 SB Lacrosse schedule, stating that Coach Nagle: "...will have some solid talent to work with on the North Shore of Long Island next spring.": http://www.collegecrosse.com/2012/11/16/3650770/stony-brook-lacrosse-schedule-seawolves-jim-nagle

Mike Rooney '14 (right) leads the 2013 Seawolves against a schedule that includes two ACC teams, Maryland and Virginia.

-Lacrosse Unlimited is offering SB Lacrosse athletic shorts for $35 here: http://lacrosseunlimited.com/stony-brook-university-seawolves-college-lacrosse-short-4911.html

-LI Lacrosse News reported that defenseman Brad Garcia '17 (Doylestown, PA / Germantown Academy) has officially signed an NLI to attend SB: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/12/13/national-letter-of-intent-stony-brook-inks-germantown-academy-pa-defeseman-garcians/

Defenseman Brad Garcia '17 (right) currently plays for Old School Lacrosse Club, Twist Lacrosse, and serves as captain of Germantown Academy.

-HCPT of Lax All Stars reported that SB assistant coaches Craig Gibson and Andrew Watkins were invited to speak at the IMCLA in Baltimore on "Building Consistency One Head at a Time": http://412.laxallstars.com/imlca-speakers/

-LI Lacrosse News reported that coach Jim Nagle was invited to speak at the LI Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation Coaches Clinic, to deliver a 45 minute speech on SB zone offense: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/11/25/li-metropolitan-lacrosse-foundation-holding-3rd-annual-coaches-clinic/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 17dec12

-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine listed the 2012 MLL Supplemental Draft, in which the following alums were drafted:

#15 (Denver Outlaws)- Tom Compitello '11

#50 (Hamilton Nationals)- Rhys Duch '08

#67 (Charlotte Hounds)- Kyle Moeller '12

Tom Compitello '11 was named All America in 2010 after scoring 35G, 37A and leading the Seawolves to the brink of a final four berth.

Kyle Moeller '12 captained SB Lacrosse and lead the team in caused turnovers for two consecutive seasons.

You can read more details about the draft here: http://www.laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/121212_major_league_lacrosse_legend_mark_million_picked_first_in_supplemental_draft

-Lacrosse Magazine covered an NLL exhibition match between Toronto and Edmonton, in which rookie Kyle Belton '12 scored a hat trick in a 12-8 victory: http://www.laxmagazine.com/nll/2012-13/news/120912_calgary_edmonton_rochester_win_national_lacrosse_league_exhibitions

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 16dec12

-Lacrosse Magazine reported that the NLL's Colorado Mammoth has again signed Jordan McBride '11 to a one year contract: http://laxmagazine.com/nll/2012-13/news/090612_mammoth_brings_back_shewchuck_mcbride_and_cupido

Picked in the second round a year ago, Jordan McBride '11 recorded 10G, 10A in 11 games as a rookie with the Mammoth.

-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine reported in September on the Capital Lacrosse Classic, where tryouts were held for the 2014 US Men's National Team.  SB alums Adam Rand '11 and Steve Waldeck '10 were invited to try out to represent the US: http://www.laxmagazine.com/teamusa/men/2012-13/news/092812_us_staff_to_eveluate_52_players_at_capital_lacrosse_classic 

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse compiled "Players to Watch" for the 2012 MLL Supplemental Draft, including Rhys Duch '08 at midfield: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/11/devitte-mll-supplemental-draft-players-watch

Rhys Duch '08, shown above playing in the MLL, has totalled 392 points and 373 loose balls in only three seasons in the NLL with the Washington Stealth.

-Casey Vock and Zach Babo of Inside Lacrosse counted down the best fifteen stories of 2012, and wrote about the proliferation of Canadian talent in the NCAA.  Specifically, they noted that Kevin Crowley '11 is "one of the most athletic Canadian college lacrosse players in recent years", for which Crowley attributed to his strength and conditioning regiment at SB: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/06/ils-biggest-15-oh-canada

The article also listed Canadians that will likely have an impact in 2013 in the NCAA, including JJ Laforet '13, Brody Eastwood '16, Challen Rogers '16, and Jay Lindsay '16.

Kevin Crowley '11 said of his weight training at SB: "Now I tell kids at home [in British Columbia] that their opponents for scholarship opportunities are in the weight room and working on conditioning.  If they want to compete, they have to do the same".

NEWSLETTER 14dec12

-SB Lacrosse has initiated a fundraiser whereby alumni may contribute to the program in installments and receive a locker dedication in the varsity locker room.  Alumni can now commemorate their name and year or dedicate a locker as part of the proud tradition of SB Lacrosse.

The fundraising campaign will enhance the best locker room in the America East and provide the program with the resources to continue the success it has enjoyed in recent years, including three consecutive regular season AE titles, two Tournament Crowns, and two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three seasons.  Thirty eight player lockers are available to be named by an individual or a group for $2,500 (over two years or less) each on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click on the image above to find more information on how SB Lacrosse alumni can participate in the program.

 

SB Lacrosse is pleased to announce that several former players have already committed to this fundraiser and would like to thank the following alumni for their leadership on the campaign:

Wayne Olan ‘84

Robert Henry ’89 (2 lockers)

Rich Misiano ‘90

Glenn Kaminska ‘93

Matt Campolettano '02

Kevin Pall '02

Michael Poch ‘05

Dr. Robert Henry '89 (white jersey), feeds a pass at the 2012 Alumni Game.  Dr. Henry has participated in the fundraising program and has contributed double the amount required to dedicate a locker.

In addition, coach Jim Nagle will also participate in the locker room campaign and plans to name a locker in honor of former coach John Espey. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact the webmaster.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (DEC12)

-Coach Nagle has posted the 2013 Roster, which includes another recruit for the Class of 2016, attackman Chris Hughes '16 (Oceanside, NY / Oceanside HS / Army Prep): http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/chris_hughes_832035.html

Chris Hughes '16

Oceanside, NY / Oceanside HS / Army Prep

Attack

6'3'' 190lbs

#34

Attackman Chris Hughes '16 (left) lead Nassau County in scoring in 2011 with 88 total points in 17 contests.

-2009 All County

-2010 All County

-2011 All County 

-Football WR

 Army Prep transfer Chris Hughes '16 can play attack, midfield, and faceoff.

NEWSLETTER 13dec12

-SB Athletics has posted the 2013 SB Lacrosse Roster here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/ston-m-lacros-mtt.html

The 2013 SB Lacrosse squad contains seventeen freshman.

-Coach Nagle has signed an additional recruit for the Class of 2016, attackman Chris Hughes '16 (Oceanside, NY / Oceanside HS / Army Prep): http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/chris_hughes_832035.html

Chris Hughes '16

Oceanside, NY / Oceanside HS / Army Prep

Attack

6'3'' 190lbs

#34

Chris Hughes '16 can play both attack and midfield, and faceoff.  Hughes lead Nassau County in scoring as a senior in 2011, before attending Army Prep in 2012.

-Inside Lacrosse published the 2013 America East rankings, including SB Lacrosse at #1:

http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/11/2013-face-yearbook-america-east-rankings-outlook

Senior Captain JJ Laforet '13 was named to the AE Coaches Preseason All Conference Team.

NEWSLETTER 7dec12

-SB Athletics has posted the 2013 SB Lacrosse schedule: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/111512aaa.html

2/09 Fairfield 12:00 p.m.
2/16 at Marist 1:00 p.m.
2/19 at Lafayette 4:00 p.m.
2/23 Virginia 12:00 p.m.
2/26 at St. John's 3:00 p.m.
3/02 at Rutgers 1:00 p.m.
3/05 Siena 3:30 p.m.
3/10 at Maryland TBA
3/16 at Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m.
3/23 Bryant 4:00 p.m.
3/30 at Vermont 1:00 p.m.
4/06 Binghamton 4:00 p.m.
4/13 UMBC 4:00 p.m.
4/15 at Yale 7:00 p.m.
4/20 at Hartford 1:00 p.m.
4/27 Albany 7:00 p.m.
5/02 AE Semifinals 4/7 p.m.
5/04 AE Finals 10:00 a.m.

SB Lacrosse, which has advanced to the conference finals in each of the last four seasons, is 18-2 in America East play since 2009, and will host the 2013 AE Tournament.

-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on SB Football losing to Montana State 16-10 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-falls-to-montana-state-16-10-1.4283034

 In 2012, senior RB Miguel Maysonet rushed for 1,964 yards, the 11th most yards in a season in FCS history, and scored 23 total touchdowns.

You can read more about the game from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/recaps/120112aab.html

-SB Athletics reported that Miguel Maysonet has been named to the AFCA FCS All America Team: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120412aab.html

Miguel Maysonet, a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, finished his career with 5,110 yards and 51 touchdowns, despite averaging only 16 carries per game.  

-SB Athletics reported that coach Chuck Priore has been named AFCA Regional Football Co-Coach of the Year, leading SB Football to a fourth straight Big South title, a second straight NCAA Tournament Second Round appearance, and to its first ever victory over an FBS program: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120312aab.html