NEWSLETTER 30jan13

-SB Athletics has posted updated photos of the SB Arena renovation here: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=123469

 The SB Arena, which is set to open in 2014, is currently being gutted and renovated.  Click on the image above to see more construction photos.

The renovated SB Arena will rotate the court 90 degrees, with permanent stands on all sides.

-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch previewed the SB Lacrosse 2013 season, stating that only three starters return and the team will rely on youth: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/report-three-starters-return-team-will-rely-on-youth-for-sbu-men-s-lacrosse

-College Insider posted its Mid-Major Top 25 basketball poll, including SB Basketball (#24) for the first time ever: http://www.collegeinsider.com/mens-mid-major-top-25.php

SB Basketball is currently sitting in first place in the AE at 16-5 (7-1) and is climbing the national polls.

Jeremy Lundblad of ESPN recapped the weekend of college basketball, including that Tommy Brenton scored a triple-double against Maine, which is the first in SB history and only the third instance in the last 15 years across Division I. http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/74173/numbers-to-know-weekend-recap-6

Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports NY featured SB Basketball and interviewed Tommy Brenton on their chances to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/01/29/rothstein-files-brenton-stony-brook-eye-the-field-of-68/

Rothstein said that Tommy Brenton "has single handedly taken SB from basketball purgatory to a mid-major program that’s annually competing for a chance to go to the NCAA Tournament."

-SB Athletics reported that basketball alumnus Alan S. Epstein '71 has donated $25,000 to SB Basketball: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012913aaa.html

NEWSLETTER 28jan13

-SB Athletics announced a partnership with PMI College and Madison Sports Partnerships to develop multimedia sponsorship rights and to accelerate broad-based financial support for its programs: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/012313aab.html

The new partnership with PMI and MSP will bring in revenues through naming rights, multimedia sponsorships, marketing, sales, events management, communications activities, television, radio, signage, promotions, social media, endorsements, publication, hospitality, and ticket sales.

-Senior JJ Laforet '13 posted photos via Twitter of the new gloves SB Lacrosse will be wearing in 2013: https://twitter.com/JLAFORET45/status/294259382697484289/photo/1

SB Lacrosse will be sporting new gloves in 2013, pictured above.  Click on the image above to expand.

-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse broke down the Team USA roster in the upcoming Champion Challenge, mentioning that former SB coach John Espey will serve as Staff Liaison for the United States: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/25/quint-usa-mens-team-breakdown-ahead-champion-challenge

In 2002, former head coach John Espey brought the Seawolves its first ever conference title in any sport in Division I.

-Teddy Mitrosilis of ESPN wrote a column about the upcoming 2013 college baseball season, including that SB Baseball will parlay its College World Series appearance into recruiting success: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/8875749/chad-holbrook-begins-run-south-carolina-head-coach-college-baseball


-PackNetwork posted video of the ESPN Top Ten Plays of the Week on Youtube, and SB Basketball made #5 with Tommy Brenton feeding an alley-oop to Scott King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnw49J7Hy9M

SB Basketball defeated Maine 76-69, to improve to 15-5 (6-1), in first place in the AE.  Click on the image above to see the footage.

NEWSLETTER 24jan13

-John Alfonso Iadevaia of Inside Lacrosse previewed the SB Lacrosse 2013 season, including an analysis of each position, the team's needs and strengths, and an interview with Coach Nagle: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/17/ncaa-preview-2013-stony-brook

Coach Nagle said of the 2012 season: "We looked at the entire season, and we weren’t satisfied with how we went about our business every day and the season overall".

-SB Athletics reported that SB Football has extended the contract of Coach Priore through 2017: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011713aaa.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust listed the top NLL producing programs, putting SB Lacrosse at #4, behind Syracuse and before Duke: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/who-is-the-top-prospect-developing-program-in-the-country/ 

In the past few seasons alone, SB alums Kevin Crowley '11 (left), Jordan McBride '11 (right), and Rhys Duch '08 (not pictured) have achieved much success in the NLL.

-Cameron Ferguson of In Lax We Trust previewed the upcoming season for SB Lacrosse, analyzing the graduation losses and returning players: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/seawolves-look-to-defend-conference-title/

Attackman Matt Schultz '16 (#40) looks to crack the starting lineup as a freshman.

-LI Lacrosse News reported on Lehigh lacrosse staff Brendan Callahan '07 and Errol Wilson '08 hosting summer camps for instruction and showcases: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/12/27/lehigh-releases-dates-for-summer-instructional-camps-showcase-camps/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 18jan13

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust reported on the first practice of the NALL's Kentucky Stickhorses, and wrote of newly acquired Vonzel Legall '11: "a strong addition on the floor as a fast paced transition man with an emphasis on offense." http://inlacrossewetrust.com/stickhorses-host-black-and-white-scrimmage-tonight/ 

Ingemi said Vonzel Legall '11 "will raise some eyebrows this winter" in the PLL.

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust covered the MLL Supplemental Draft, which included Tom Compitello '11 being picked in the 2nd round, 15th overall to the Denver Outlaws: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/mll-supplemental-draft-results-millon-powell-the-surprises/

Tom Compitello '11, originally drafted to the Boston Cannons in 2011, will reunite with former teammate Jordan McBride '11 on attack in Denver.

You can find more coverage of the draft from Tim Thomas of LaxDirt: http://laxdirt.com/the-denver-outlaws-additions-in-the-2013-major-league-lacrosse-supplemental-draft-and-their-overall-grade-from-tim-thomas/

-Zach Babo of Inside Lacrosse wrote about the 2013 MLL Draft, including that Jeff Tundo '13 is a "creative offensive player... crafty... has potential upside": http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/17/staff-debate-mll-draft-thoughts

Babo also wrote that Jeff Tundo '13 is the "best late round grab" in the draft and is a "great assist man".

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the Washington Stealth defeating Rochester 13-12, including a 3G, 3A performance from Rhys Duch '08: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/01/06/stealth-edge-knighthawks-13-12-in-national-lacrosse-league-season-opener/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 17jan13

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported that Kyle Belton '12 made his rookie debut with the Rochester Knighthawks, forcing turnovers and picking up ground balls: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/01/15/nll-week-2-rookie-report-matthews-does-as-expected-but-late-round-gems-shine-too/

Recent graduate Kyle Belton '12 played attack in outdoor lacrosse, but has moved to defense for indoor lacrosse.

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor listed the top 40 NLL players, putting Rhys Duch '08 at #3.  Chavez stated that Duch has "a slick stick and a nose for dynamic creation... ability to remain at or near the top of lacrosse world for years to come." http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/01/01/ilindoor-top-40-no-6-through-no-1/

Rhys Duch '08 ranks third in Washington Stealth history in career goals with 143 in only four seasons, and fifth in both assists (201) and points (344).

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor polled the fans for the 2013 NLL MVP, and the candidates include Rhys Duch '08 and Kevin Crowley '11.  Chavez said Duch's "stickwork and nose for the goal are among the best in the game." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/12/14/fan-poll-who-will-be-nlls-mvp-in-2013/

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust covered the NLL preseason, writing that Jordan McBride '11 "is the real deal... improved... going to be an important player in the Colorado offense... should see a bigger role this year." http://inlacrossewetrust.com/ten-things-we-learned-in-the-nll-pre-season-games/

 

To start his second year in the NLL, Jordan McBride '11 scored 6G in his first two contests.

 

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor covered the Philadelphia Wings season opening victory over Buffalo, including 4G from Kevin Crowley '11: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/01/12/philadelphia-wings-open-season-with-13-8-win-over-buffalo-bandits/

Stamp said Kevin Crowley '11 is the "focal point" of the Wings' offense in only his second NLL season.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 16jan13

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the North American Lacrosse League draft, which included Vonzel Legall '11 being picked by the Kentucky Stickhorses: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/11/03/nall-clubs-stock-the-cupboards-in-entry-draft/ 

Vonzel Legall '11, who has played for the MLL's Rochester Rattlers, was drafted into the NALL in the 13th round, 40th overall.

-Jack Goods of In Lax We Trust covered the debut of the Professional Lacrosse League, reporting on Tom Compitello '11 scoring 2G in an overtime victory: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/bullies-beat-up-on-copperheads-in-win/

-Lacrosse Playground covered the 2013 MLL Supplemental Draft, which included Kyle Moeller '12 going to the Charlotte Hounds: http://www.lacrosseplayground.com/hounds-round-out-preseason-roster-in-supplemental-draft/

Kyle Moeller '12 (right), originally drafted in the 9th round, 67th overall to the NY Lizards, will now suit up for the Charlotte Hounds.

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor previewed the NLL's Philadelphia Wings, including that Kevin Crowley '11 "will be even better in his second year and as the first option on offence". http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/12/25/nll-previews-philadelphia-wings/

-Rocco Granato of In Lax We Trust listed the NLL Players to Watch, including that for Kevin Crowley '11 "the sky is the limit" this season: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/2013-nll-players-to-watch/

Kevin Crowley '11 was named NLL Rookie of the Week three times in 2012, finishing second for Rookie of the Year and leading his team in points.

Granato also mentions Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth.

NEWSLETTER 15jan13

-SB Athletics has posted 2013 season tickets for sale here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011413aaa.html

Team captain Joe Laforet '13 leads the Seawolves into action against Fairfield on 2/9/13.

-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse blogged live during the 2013 MLL Draft, which included the NY Lizards picking midfielder Jeff Tundo '13 in the 8th round, 61st overall: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/11/mll-draft-central-live-picks-analysis-and-watch-live

-SB Athletics has moved forward with the Locker Room Campaign, acquiring new contributions from four additional alumni to fund the program:

Hunter Greene '05

Sean Chamberlain '07

Adam Rand '11

Michael Poch '05

Click on the image above to participate in the Locker Room Campaign.  SB Athletics has already secured commitments from alumni to purchase twelve lockers.

The dedicated lockers will be presented to the Alumni after the annual Alumni Game on April 27. 

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 14jan13

-Marie Letterii of the NY Lizards reported that the Lizards have traded with the Hamilton Nationals to acquire defenseman Steve Waldeck '10: http://www.nylizards.com/news/6533/lizards-trade-pick-for-earl-and-waldeck

Steve Waldeck '10 begins his fourth MLL season, the longest professional tenure of any SB alumnus in the MLL.


-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse blogged live during the 2013 MLL Draft, which included the NY Lizards picking midfielder Jeff Tundo '13 in the 8th round, 61st overall: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/11/mll-draft-central-live-picks-analysis-and-watch-live

You can read more from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011213aab.html

Jeff Tundo '13 will join newly acquired Steve Waldeck '10 on the NY Lizards this summer.  Tundo is the seventh SB alumnus drafted in the last three years. 


-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse graded each MLL teams' draft, stating that Jeff Tundo '13 is the "best pick" the NY Lizards made: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/12/ml-draft-devittes-team-grades


-LI Lacrosse News reported on the NY Lizards' 2013 draft class, which included Steve Waldeck '10 traded from Hamilton and Jeff Tundo '13 drafted in the 8th round. http://lilacrossenews.com/2013/01/12/mll-draft-lizards-add-eight-players-through-picks-trades/

Steve Waldeck '10 scooped up 39 ground balls last year as a starter for the Hamilton Nationals.  

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 12jan13

-Lacrosse Magazine posted the final rosters for the 2013 NLL season, including the following SB alums:

Colorado Mammoth: Jordan McBride '11
Philadelphia Wings: Kevin Crowley '11
Toronto Rock: Kyle Belton '12
Washingston Stealth: Rhys Duch '08

You can find the entire listing here: http://www.laxmagazine.com/nll/2012-13/news/122112_national_lacrosse_league_teams_set_final_rosters_for_2013_season

Kyle Belton '12 makes his rookie debut in the NLL this month with the Toronto Rock.



-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse analyzed the draft needs of various MLL teams, stating that Jordan McBride '11 is a talented Canadian: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/04/devitte-team-team-mll-draft-needs

Devitte also mentioned the speed of Steven Waldeck '10.

-Laxpower reported on the Washington Stealth defeating the Rochester Knighthawks 13-12 to open the season, with Rhys Duch '08 registering 3G, 3A: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=31473

Fourth year forward Rhys Duch '08 marked his 350th career point in the NLL in only 63 games.


-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse posted a mock MLL draft, predicting Jeff Tundo '13 to be picked in the fourth round, 29th overall to the NY Lizards: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/10/quints-2013-mll-mock-draft

NEWSLETTER 10jan13

-Inside Lacrosse posted the 2013 ESPN Lacrosse Schedule, which includes the following: 

3/10/13 (SUN) SB at Maryland (ESPN3)
 

5/2/13 (THU) AE Semifinals at LaValle Stadium (ESPNU/WatchESPN)
 

5/4/13 (SAT) AE Final at LaValle Stadium (ESPNU/WatchESPN)

SB Lacrosse takes on Maryland on ESPN3 on March 10, 2013.  It will be the first meeting between these two teams since 2003.

 

You can find the entire ESPN schedule here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/09/2013-espn-lacrosse-schedule

-Hoya Suxa of College Crosse previewed the 2013 America East season, ranking SB as the favorite to win the conference: http://www.collegecrosse.com/2013/1/7/3818422/2013-college-lacrosse-preview-america-east-conference-outlook-stony-brook-umbc-albany

Hoya Suxa said Jeff Tundo '13 (pictured) and Mike Rooney '14 are players to watch during the 2013 season.

-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported on attackman Jake Sheets '18 (Bayshore, NY / Bayshore HS) verbally committing to SB: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/08/recruiting-2015-bu-2014s-lehigh-stony-brook-furman-quinnipiac-binghamton-vermont-st

Committed attackman Jake Sheets '18 scored 50G, 39A as a sophomore, earning All County honors after a 38 point freshman campaign.  This summer, Sheets represented Suffolk County at the LI Showcase. 

-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse predicted a mock draft for the upcoming 2013 MLL Draft, including Jeff Tundo '13 to be selected in the fourth round, 29th pick overall to the NY Lizards: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/10/quints-2013-mll-mock-draft

NEWSLETTER 8jan13

-SB Lacrosse will hold its annual Men's Lacrosse Alumni Day on 4/27/13 at LaValle Stadium.  A tentative schedule is listed below:

3:30 - Viewing of named lockers

4:00 - Alumni Game

5:00 - Alumni Game team photo

6:00 - Reception in VIP area of Press Box

7:00 - Albany vs Stony Brook

More details to follow, so please stay tuned.

-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse broke down the key positions likely to be drafted in the early rounds of the 2013 MLL Draft, including an analysis of Jeff Tundo '13: "unique ability to feed to ball inside and make good decisions... can be a facilitator in MLL and is a tough match-up when paired with teammates that can move well off-ball."  http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/01/08/devitte-mll-draft-position-primer

Devitte chose Jeff Tundo '13 as one of only eight senior midfielders to go early in the draft, and considers him a "sleeper" pick.

-Laxpower has officially announced the 2013 preseason scrimmage schedule, which includes SB heading to  Villanova on 2/2/13 at 12pm: http://www.laxpower.com/common/scrimmages.php

Savaughn Greene '13 leads the Seawolves into the season against Fairfield at LaValle Stadium on 2/29/13.

-The Sports Network announced the final 2013 FCS Football Poll, which includes SB at #11, its highest ever ranking at the end of a season: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%2Fmisc%2Fcfoot225poll.aspx 

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JAN13)

-Joe Lombardi of Lax Lessons interviewed defensive midfielder Joe Fraietta '17 on his commitment to SB Lacrosse and his senior year of football and lacrosse at Hendrick Hudson HS: http://www.laxlessons.com/2013/01/02/preseason-lacrosse-players-perspective-joe-fraietta-hen-hud-ny-senior-longstick-midfielder/

Defensive midfielder Joe Fraietta '17, who also plays quarterback for Hendrick Hudson HS, was an All-Section pick after his junior year and was named a Westchester & Putnam All Star.

-LI Lacrosse News reported on incoming defenseman Brad Garcia '17 officially signing an NLI to commit to SB Lacrosse: http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/12/13/national-letter-of-intent-stony-brook-inks-germantown-academy-pa-defeseman-garcians/

Defenseman Brad Garcia '17, pictured here with Germantown Academy head coach Brian Grady, plans on studying civil engineering at SB.

NEWSLETTER 3jan12

-SB Lacrosse begins practicing on 1/9/13 for the 2013 season.  In the preseason, the team will travel down to Villanova for an exhibition game on 2/2/13.

Coach Nagle leads SB Lacrosse into the 2013 season with a home game against Fairfield.

-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on RB Miguel Maysonet being invited to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis in February.  Maysonet has also been invited to participate in the inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic on 1/19 in Montgomery, Alabama and will be televised on CBS Sports Network. http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2013/01/miguel-maysonet-invited-to-nfl-combine.html

RB Miguel Maysonet, an alternate for the prestigious Senior Bowl on 1/26 in Mobile, Alabama, is projected to be drafted into the NFL during the fourth or fifth round next April.

 

-SB Athletics reported on Newsday listing the top twelve sports stories of 2012, including SB Baseball entering the College World Series at #11. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/122812aaa.html

You can read more from Newsday here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/top-12-new-york-sports-stories-of-2012-1.4380548#2

Susan Risoli of the Times Beacon Record named SB Baseball the "People of the Year" in sports, including an interview with lacrosse alumnus Jeff Capri '89.  Owner of the Bench Bar & Grille, Capri hosts the baseball team before contests for a pregame meal. http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-News-i-2012-12-27-94718.112114-sub18236.112114-Seawolves-Cinderella-story-reverberated-nationally.html

NEWSLETTER 2jan13

-SB Athletics has extended the Locker Room Campaign to the general public, whereby any SB supporter may contribute to the program and receive a dedicated locker.  More details are found here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/121912aaa.html

Click on the photo above to read more about contributing to SB Lacrosse and dedicating a locker.

-Prep Sportswear is offering SB athletic shorts here: http://www.prepsportswear.com/college/us/New_York/Stony-Brook-University-Seawolves/Men-Shorts/ProductList.aspx?category=176&schoolid=2489738

-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse posted his best photos of 2012, including a picture of Sean Brady '12 making a stop against Fairfield: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/12/28/ils-best-photos-2012-part-ii

Goalkeeper Sean Brady '12 became the third goalie ever to lead SB Lacrosse to an AE Title and an NCAA Tournament berth.