RECRUITING ROUNDUP (NOV11)

-Coach Nagle has secured commitments from the following athletes to suit up for SB Lacrosse in the future:


Jake Cabble '16
Holbrook, NY / Sachem HS / Robert Morris University
Midfield
5'9'' 170lbs
#7

-Commits to SB: http://sachem.patch.com/articles/andreassi-cable-gamblin-headed-back-to-li


Jake Cabble '15 will transfer from Robert Morris this fall and suit up for SB Lacrosse at midfield.

-2009 stats: 14G, 4A

-2010 stats: 18G, 7A

-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch featured Jake Cabble '15 in an article entitled "Junior Jake Cabble is a Lax Rat": http://sachem.patch.com/articles/junior-jake-cabble-is-a-lax-rat


-Vaccaro said of Jake Cabble '15: "He's been playing at the varsity level since his freshman year and developed into a big-time producer... Cabble combines the speed to create his own shot, marksmanship when he gets it, and also the ability to find his teammates".

-2010 Long Island Empire Team (Gold Medalist): http://sachem.patch.com/articles/three-sachem-players-make-empire-state-lax-team#c


Jake Cabble '15 played for the 2010 Long Island Empire Team with current SB teammates Alex Harris '15 and Michael Andreassi '15. The team won a gold medal in Buffalo.

-2009 Philly Showcase; 2009 NYS Nike Shootout

-Scored 4G in the upset win over the top ranked team in the country, West Islip: http://sachem.patch.com/articles/flaming-arrows-upset-no-1-west-islip#c


Click on the image above to see Jake Cabble '15 score the game winner in overtime against West Islip. The assist comes from SB attackman Michael Andreassi '15.

MSG Varsity also covered the game and you can find video highlights here (subscription): http://msgvarsity.com/new-jersey/best-of-li-sachem-n-stuns-w-islip-1.18092

-Running back and linebacker for Sachem North football



-Jason Donville of Inside Lacrosse listed the top 50 Canadian juniors, including incoming goalkeeper Hayden Johnstone '17 at #20.


Inside Lacrosse listed Hayden Johnstone '17 as the third best goalie in his class coming out of Canada.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 27nov11

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on the Philadelphia Wings of the NLL signing #1 pick Kevin Crowley '11 to a one year contract: http://www.laxmagazine.com/nll/2011-12/news/111611_wings_sign_no1_overall_pick_crowley_to_one_year_contract

More coverage from the Philadelphia Wings can be found here: http://www.wingslax.com/article/73399


Kevin Crowley '11 will debut in the NLL against the Rochester Knighthawks in Trenton, NJ on 12/11/11 at 1pm.


-The NLL also reported on the Philadelphia Wings signing Kevin Crowley '11, including a photo from the draft: http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=5227


Kevin Crowley '11 is the first lacrosse player ever to be chosen first in both the NLL Draft and the MLL Draft.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor also reported on the signing here: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/11/16/philly-wings-sign-no-1-pick-kevin-crowley/

NEWSLETTER 27nov11

-SB Football won its 9th straight game last Saturday, against Albany in the first round of the FCS Tournament. SB advances to the second round to take on undefeated #1 Sam Houston State in Huntsville, Texas. The game will be broadcast live at ESPN3.com on 12/3/11 at 3pm.


SB Football defeated Albany in front of a sellout crowd to advance to the second round of the FCS Tournament.

-Greg Logan of Newsday covered the game as well here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/down-18-sbu-rallies-to-beat-albany-31-28-1.3348855


In its first appearance in the FCS Tournament, SB Football erased an 18 point deficit to defeat Albany at LaValle Stadium. Click on the image above to see highlight video.

-ESPN also covered the game, and you can find video highlights here: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7283772


SB Football, after defeating #21 Liberty and #32 Albany, is currently ranked #22 nationally in the FCS. Click on the link above to see ESPN highlights of the Albany victory before a sellout crowd.

-Jonathan Zeller of the New York Times reported on the growth and success of SB Football, its facilities, and 170 piece marching band, in an article entitled "Stony Brook Has Arrived, Marching Band and All". http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/sports/ncaafootball/stony-brook-football-has-arrived-marching-band-and-all.html?_r=2&ref=sports


A sold out crowd of SB Football fans storm the field after defeating Liberty in the Big South Championship. Click on the image above for video.


-SB Athletics reported on its third annual Thanksgiving Challenge, which featured a seven station circuit training for various SB athletes. Out of 94 competing athletes, lacrosse midfielder Robbie Campbell '12 posted the top performance at the event. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/112311aaa.html


-The Lax Hut is offering SB Lacrosse hats for sale here: http://www.thelaxhut.com/Stony-Brook-University-Lacrosse-Hat-p-885.html


-SB Athletics reported on four time MLB All Star Joe Nathan '97 signing with the Texas Rangers: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/112211aaa.html

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (NOV11)

-Coach Nagle has secured commitments for the following future Seawolves:


Challen Rogers '16
Coquitlam, BC / Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Midfield
6'2'' 190lbs
#24

-Inside Lacrosse #4 Ranked Canadian Rising Junior in 2010: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/10/12/canada-rising-ranking-canadas-high-school-lacrosse-stars

-Inside Lacrosse #5 Ranked Canadian Rising Senior in 2011: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/11/16/recruiting-roundup-canada-rising-class-2012-senior-rankings


Inside Lacrosse said Challen Rogers '16: "is a physically large scoring machine with stereotypical Canadian stick skills." Click on the image above to see his highlight reel.

-2010 U19 World Lacrosse Foundation Award

-2010 BC Midget League MVP; Midget A1 Warrior All Star; 2012 West Coast Starz

-2010 Provincial Champions, Athlete of the Year

-2012 West Side Lax Elite Honorable Mention; Member of the West Coast Stars and Coquitlam Adanacs

-Also plays soccer, rugby, and basketball


Jason Donville of Inside Lacrosse said Challen Rogers '16: "has the size of a big man and the finesse of the very best goal scorers... has tremendous athleticism and can score using either his brains or his brawn".



Michael Andreassi '15
Holbrook, NY / Sachem North HS / UMass
Attack
5'11'' 210lbs
#14/31

-Commits to SB: http://sachem.patch.com/articles/andreassi-cable-gamblin-headed-back-to-li


Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch said of Michael Andreassi '15: "In two varsity seasons, he has scored 73 goals and is on pace to being one of the best offensive producers (Sachem) North has graduated in the last decade... picked as one of the top 20 rising juniors in Suffolk County".

-2008 Suffolk County Rookie of the Year

-2008-2010 Stats: 114G, 36A

-2009, 2010, 2011 All Suffolk County

-2010 Nike NYS Shootout; 2011 Long Island Empire State Team (Gold Medalist)

-Invited to the U19 World Team tryouts and the All American Showcase


-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch published an article entitled "Andreassi is the Face of Suffolk County & Sachem North Lacrosse": http://sachem.patch.com/articles/division-i-recruit-michael-andreassi-is-the-face-of-suffolk-county-sachem-north-lacrosse

-Chris Vaccaro of Lacrosse Magazine featured Andreassi in the following article, after his original commitment to UMass: http://www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2009-10/news/030310_umass_commit_andreassi_puts_sachem_back_on_map


Sachem North coach Jay Mauro said of Michael Andreassi '15: “He’s a tireless worker... has an aggressiveness about him and the ability to take over a game... something I haven’t seen at the high school since I’ve been coaching... has the ability to get to the cage, the ability to get his hands free, his shots lefty and righty are accurate, and he has great poise.”

-Inside Lacrosse Freshman Power Ranking (#98): http://sachem.patch.com/articles/andreassi-gamblin-on-lacrosse-radar-as-freshmen

-Interview and story regarding winning the Gold Medal with the 2010 Long Island Empire Team: http://nassaulacrosse.powermediallc.org/2010/08/02/li-wins-gold/

-Assisted the game winning goal in overtime to upset West Islip, the top ranked team in the country (#14, 1:00 into video): http://sachem.patch.com/articles/flamin ... deo-302941

Andreassi registered 5G, 4A in the overtime win against West Islip. Andreassi also won the overtime faceoff and assisted on the game winning goal. http://suffolklacrosse.powermediallc.org/2010/04/06/sachem-north-shocks-west-islip/


In addition to being a standout on the lacrosse field, Michael Andreassi '15 was named 2010, 2011 All County Football as a linebacker and running back; 2011 All Long Island Football, 2011 All State Football. Andreassi was also a 2010 Hansen Award Candidate and named to the Suffolk Top 100.

NEWSLETTER 23nov11

-SB Football makes its first appearance in the FCS Tournament this Saturday at LaValle Stadium. SB takes on the Albany Great Danes at 2pm. You can find more information in the following article: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112111aab.html

-Tickets: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ston/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/ncaa_fcs_ticket_form.pdf

-Video: http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/source/espn3/id/294153/

-Radio: http://wusb.fm/

-Live Stats: http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=95b7909f03

-Gametracker: http://www.goseawolves.org/gametracker/launch/gt_mfootbl.html?event=1069699&school=ston&sport=mfootbl&camefrom=&startschool=&

-Game Notes: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ston/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/release/release_20111121aaa.pdf


-Dani Klupenger of the SB Statesman interviewed Director of Athletic Bands Dr. John Leddy and his recent impact on the SB community: http://www.sbstatesman.com/building-tradition786


The efforts of Dr. John Leddy and the SB Marching Band have resulted in increased student spirit and attendance at SB athletic events. Click on the image above to see a video interview with Leddy.


-Jason Donville of Inside Lacrosse reported that attackman Nate White '16 has committed to play lacrosse at SB: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/11/16/recruiting-roundup-canada-rising-class-2012-senior-rankings


-SB Athletics has introduced a new fight song, which is now prevalent at SB Football games. Audio is found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cgWcUiMaI8&feature=related


Click on the image above for audio and lyrics to the new SB fight song.

The new fight song replaces Sandy Shore, which was implemented in 1985. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Brook_Seawolves


-Kieran Darcy of ESPN interviewed SB Men's Basketball coach Steve Pikiell on the 2011-2012 season: http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_/id/7190154/stony-brook-seawolves-looking-trip-big-dance-last-year-heartbreaker

NEWSLETTER 21nov11

-Chris Vaccaro of the Sachem Patch reported that UMass attackman Mike Andreassi '15 is transferring to SB, as well as Robert Morris midfielder Jake Cabble '15. Both are freshman from local Sachem North HS, the same class as current defenseman Alex Harris '15. http://sachem.patch.com/articles/andreassi-cable-gamblin-headed-back-to-li

You can find more coverage from Ty Xanders at Inside Lacrosse here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/11/16/umass-freshmen-brandon-gamblin-michael-andreassi-leaving


-SB Football won a third consecutive Big South Title and its first NCAA Tournament berth by defeating Liberty 41-31. SB Football takes on the Albany Great Danes in the first round on 11/26/11. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111911aaa.html


SB Football, in their brand new black uniforms, shut out Liberty in the 4th quarter for a ten point victory. Students and fans stormed the field at the buzzer. Click on the image to see video coverage of the game.

And you can find more game coverage here from SB Radio Sports: http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2011/11/huge-victory-for-stony-brook.html


-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on SB Football obtaining its first-ever berth in the D1 NCAA Tournament: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/college-football/stony-brook-earns-fcs-playoff-berth-41-31-1.3334669


Click on the image to see a video recap of SB Football defeating Liberty in the Big South Final by a score of 41-31. SB Football takes on the Albany Great Danes at home on 11/26/11.


-The Sports Network published its Top 25 FCS Football teams, including the first appearance ever for SB Football, coming in at #22. http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/misc/tsn-div-1aa-poll.htm

NEWSLETTER 15nov11

-Ken Ryan of Ultimate Athlete Magazine published an article in the summer of 2010 entitled "Stony Brook Makes a Name for Itself". The article includes photos and interviews: http://www.ultimateathletemagazine.com/articles-college/210-stony-brook-makes-a-name-for-itself


-Coach Nagle has secured a commitment for the Class of 2016 from Challen Rogers '16, a junior midfielder from Coquitlam, BC that played in the U19 Nationals with Team BC.

Challen Rogers '16
Coquitlam, BC / Dr. Charles Best Secondary
Midfield
6'2'' 190lbs
#24

-Commits to SB: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8153916&l=91380bf907&id=114540698518

-Inside Lacrosse #4 Ranked Canadian Rising Junior in 2010: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/10/12/canada-rising-ranking-canadas-high-school-lacrosse-stars


Team BC Coach Neil Dinsdale believes that Challen Rogers '16 is the most physically dominant goal scorer in the country. Rogers was among Team BC’s leading scorers and was the only BC player to make the Tournament All Star Team.

-2010 U19 Nationals (Team BC)
-2010 BC Midget League MVP; Midget A1 Warrior All Star
-2012 West Side Lax Elite Honorable Mention
-Member of the West Coast Stars and Coquitlam Adanacs
-2010 U19 World Lacrosse Foundation Award


Inside Lacrosse said Challen Rogers '16 "is a physically large scoring machine with stereotypical Canadian stick skills. Click on the image above to see video highlights from 2009-2011.


-Lehigh Lacrosse has posted profiles of the coaching staff, including SB alumni Errol Wilson '06, Brendan Callahan '07, and Tom Compitello '11. http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/coach/default.aspx


-Campus construction update: the Campus Rec Center should be completed by the late Spring of 2012. The Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center should be complete by the end of 2011. The Stony Brook Arena should resume construction in June of 2012.

NEWSLETTER 13nov11

-SB Athletics has posted video of the 2011 Red/White Intrasquad Scrimmage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rghNEMJKoY

Click on the image above to see video of the 2011 Red/White Intrasquad Scrimmage, which wrapped up Fall Ball for SB Lacrosse in 2011.

-Andrew Coen of Inside Lacrosse posted his Fall Ball Check In with SB Lacrosse here, including a preview of the team and the upcoming 2012 season: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/11/08/fallball-2011-stony-brook-seawolves-check

-SB Alumni & Friends is organizing an event at the Men's Basketball contest versus Rutgers at Madison Square Garden on 12/17/11. Click here for tickets: http://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/page.aspx?pid=706

-Coach Nagle has secured two more commitments for the Class of 2016: attackman Jake Sichenzia '16 (Sayville, NY / Sayville HS), and midfielder Reed McLean '16 (Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug HS).

Coach Jim Nagle has received commitments from eleven athletes for the Class of 2016, all of which will compete for one more season at their respective high schools.

-SB Football has compiled seven straight victories, en route to a perfect 5-0 conference record in the Big South. SB Football takes on Liberty University this Saturday, 11/19/11, at LaValle Stadium for the conference title and an automatic qualifier for the FCS Tournament. http://espn.go.com/college-football/team/_/id/2619/stony-brook-seawolves

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 12nov11

-Connor Wilson of LaxAllStars reported on the inaugural NALL Draft, which included Tom Compitello '11 and Adam Rand '11 going to the Jacksonville Bullies: http://laxallstars.com/north-american-lacrosse-league-inaugural-draft-results/

Tom Compitello '11 and Adam Rand '11 will once again team up, now for the NALL's Jacksonville Bullies.


You can find the official press release from the Jacksonville Bullies here: http://northamericanlacrosseleague.com/index.cfm?go=news&id=5199


Wilson said Tom Compitello '11 plays: "tough behind the net... has the dive shot down, is built like a brickhouse, takes abuse like it’s nothing and is great under pressure. He’s a guy I could see on the US National team in the near future".



Adam Rand '11 is currently ranked third in NCAA Division I history in faceoffs won and second in attempts.


You can find more coverage from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/101311aaa.html

OUT OF THE ARCHIVES: The 1984 SB Lacrosse Squad

-The Organization has come across multiple photographs from the 1984 Stony Brook Lacrosse squad, including this team photo below:


The 1984 SB Lacrosse squad went 11-3, including two losses by one goal. Click on the photo to enlarge.


Front Row: JC Pritchard '86, Rich Stanton '86, Ray McKenna '86, John Warrack '86, Michael Giangrasso '86, David Wright '87

Second Row: Vinny Castelli '86, (?), (?), (?), Bruce Hastings '86, (?)

Third Row: (?), Chris Ricciardi '87, Tom Sammel '87, George Celentano '88, (?)

Fourth Row: Eric Horn '87, Chris Scaduto '88, Eric Stern '86, Brian Reilly '88

Top Row: Lisa Trainer, Avi Mosden '87, Jeff Strumeyer '87, Dan McNaughton '86, Kevin Sheenan '88, John Scaduto '85, Barry Marks '86, Coach John Zeigler


-The Organization has also acquired the following photo of the 1984 team huddled up against Queens College:


Pictured is John Warrack '86 (#11), Kevin Sheehan '88 (#1), Vinny Castelli '86 (#31), and Chris Ricciardi '87 (#50). SB Lacrosse went on to defeat Queens College 23-0.


-Special thanks to Mike Giangrasso '86, Jeff Strumeyer '87, and Kevin Sheehan '88 for providing the photos and information.

-If you can identify the alumni pictured and their graduation year, please comment and let us know.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (NOV11)

-Coach Nagle has secured commitments from the following athletes:

Jake Sichenzia '16
Sayville, NY / Sayville HS
Attack
5'9'' 150lbs
#33


Jake Sichenzia '16 said “I chose Stony Brook for three main reasons: Its academics, its great lacrosse program, and its location. I really clicked with Coach Nagle... I am really looking forward to attending Stony Brook next year.”

-Mike Loveday of ESPN HS reported on Jake Sichenzia '16 committing to SB Lacrosse: http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/lacrosse/tag/_/name/jake-sichenzia

-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News interviewed Sichenzia on his commitment and his choice to go to SB: http://lilacrossenews.com/2011/11/02/mens-recruit-sayville-senior-attackman-sichenzia-commits-to-stony-brook/


Click on the image above to see Jake Sichenzia '16 scoring goals during his sophomore year in 2010. Sichenzia played for the U-15 National Championship runner up, For The Love of the Game.

-2010 Stats: 29G, 25A

-2010 All-Division

-Long Island Lizards 2008, For the Love of the Game 2009-2010, 2010 Diamond Lax Showcase, S91 2011, Siena Showcase, Colgate Showcase



Reed McLean '16
Wilbraham, MA / Minnechaug HS
Midfield
5'10'' 180lbs
#16


Reed McLean '16 is a standout three-sport athlete at Minnechaug HS in football, wrestling, and lacrosse.

-2011 Under Armour New England All Stars, 2011 Blue Chip 225 Elite All Stars

-2011 Stats: 41G, 9A 2011


Click on the image above to see Reed McLean '16 on midfield during his junior year of high school.

NEWSLETTER 2nov11

-Lacrosse Magazine published photos by John Strohsacker of the SB fall exhibitions versus Loyola and Villanova: http://www.laxmagazine.com/multimedia/photos/2011-12/news/102311_loyola_fall_ball_john_strohsacker


Sophomore Matt Bellando '14 looks to secure a starting spot on attack in 2012.


Senior Kyle Moeller '12 (left) forces a Villanova attackman down the alley while transfer Ryan Keneally '12 (right) mans the cage.


-Hallie Golden of the SB Press reported on the perks of being a student-athlete at SB: http://sbpress.com/2011/10/the-as-behind-the-plays-the-perks-of-being-a-stony-brook-athlete/


-Inside Lacrosse posted video of the SB exhibition versus Loyola College: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/117877671/fall-ball-loyola-vs-stony-brook?searchTxt=fall_ball


Sophomore attackman Mike Rooney '14 scores on a cross cage feed from Russ Bonanno '12. Click on the image above for highlights.


-Inside Lacrosse also posted video of the SB exhibition versus Villanova University:
http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/117876951/fall-ball-villanova-vs-stonybrook?searchTxt=fall_ball


Junior JJ Laforet '13 scores with the longpole on a feed from Robbie Campbell '12. Click on the image above for highlights.


-Coach Nagel has secured an added contest against the University of Maryland for the 2013 season. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/101911aaa.html

NEWSLETTER 1nov11

-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine reported on SB Lacrosse adjusting under a new coaching staff, new faces, and challenges for next season. The article includes interviews and a photo: http://laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2011-12/news/1012311_stony_brook_adjusting_under_new_coach_nagle?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


-SB Athletics interviewed Coach Nagel and printed the interview at Goseawolves.org entitled: "A Bagel with Coach Nagel". Coach Nagel talked about recruiting, scheduling, and his former post at Colgate University. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/101911aaa.html


-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse summarized the fall ball exhibitions versus Loyola and Villanova here:
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/10/23/fallball-2011-loyola-siena-villanova-stony-brook


Senior Robbie Campbell '12 has registered 58G, 39A in three seasons from midfield.

You can also find photographs of the event at the link above.


-SB Athletics reported that SB Basketball agreed with Cablevision to televise eleven men's basketball games throughout the 2011/2012 season. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102511aaa.html


-Coach Nagel has secured another commitment for the Class of 2016, defenseman Tom Monzo '16 of Philadelphia, PA / Penn Charter. Monzo is the ninth commitment for the Class of 2016. http://www.laxpower.com/recruits/recruits.php?db=recruits2012&action=view


Tom Monzo '16, also a linebacker, TE, and fullback for Penn Charter football, was named to the ESPN Watch List, the EPSLA Boys Showcase, and the Gait Lacrosse Fab Forty All Stars.


-Newsday published a short editorial on SB and its ascent as the unofficial SUNY "flagship". http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-stony-brook-u-on-the-ascent-1.3246634

NEWSLETTER 27oct11

-StonyBrook.edu posted photos of the construction of the Campus Recreation Center here: http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/projects/current/main_campus/?campus_rec_center

The Campus Recreation Center construction is underway, situated between the Student Union, the Sports Complex, and LaValle Stadium.


-ESPN'S SportsCenter Top Ten Plays featured SB Football as the #9 play on 10/10/11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlrmhdWpsME


-Hoya Suxa of SB Nation featured Kevin Crowley '11 in a comical but flattering article from last May, praising Crowley's talents on the field. The article also includes coverage of senior midfielders Robbie Campbell '12 and Russ Bonanno '12. http://www.collegecrosse.com/2011/5/4/2151580/kevin-crowley-is-lacrosse-combustion


Senior midfielders Robbie Campbell '12 (pictured above) and Russ Bonanno '12 combined for 33G, 20A last year.


-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch reported on the 2011 NLL Draft, including Kevin Crowley '11 (first pick) and Jordan McBride '11 (thirteenth pick). http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/former-seawolf-lacrosse-standouts-picked-in-nll-draft

-Coach Nagle signed midfielder Patrick Wood '16 (Altamont, NY / Guilderland HS) from the Albany area. Wood is the eighth recruit signed for the Class of 2016. You can see video of Wood here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGWM6r0Vj4U

You can find more video here as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HNksiYRpHk

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (OCT11)

-Coach Nagle has secured commitments from the following high school athletes to suit up for SB Lacrosse:

Dan Shaughnessy '16
Sudbury, MA / Lincoln Sudbury HS
Goalie
#3


Click on the image above to see Dan Shaughnessy '16 making saves.


Bradley Garcia '17
Doylestown, PA / Germantown Academy
Defense
6'1'' 175lbs
#23

Commits to SB: http://phillylacrosse.com/2011/10/16/mens-recruit-germantown-academy-junior-defenseman-garcia-commits-to-stony-brook/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter


Click on the image above to see footage of Bradley Garcia '16 on defense in 2010.

More video here: http://video.berecruited.com/videos/athletes/855278/84576631


Patrick Wood '16
Altamont, NY / Guilderland HS

Midfield
#23


Click on the image above to see Patrick Wood '16 in action this past season.

More video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HNksiYRpHk

Tom Monzo '16
Philadelphia, PA / Penn Charter
Defense
6'1'' 190lbs
#33

NEWSLETTER 25oct11

-Chris Goldberg of PhillyLacrosse.com reported that defenseman Bradley Garcia '17 (Doylestown, PA / Germantown Academy) has verbally committed to play for SB. Garcia is the second commitment for the Class of 2017. http://phillylacrosse.com/2011/10/16/mens-recruit-germantown-academy-junior-defenseman-garcia-commits-to-stony-brook/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter


High school rising junior Bradley Garcia '17 said of SB: “Academically, Stony Brook is a strong school with a great Engineering School. Coach Nagle and the team were really welcoming on my visit. I like the defensive philosophy at Stony Brook and I felt it was a great fit. Also, the lacrosse atmosphere is exciting.”

You can see video of Garcia here: http://video.berecruited.com/videos/athletes/855278/84576631


-SB Athletics interviewed Coach Jim Nagle on the upcoming season, new faces, recruiting, and his coaching philosophy: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/101911aaa.html

-StonyBrook.edu reported on the completion of Wolfie's Lounge in the Student Union, which includes SB Lacrosse memorabilia, including photographs, helmets, and jerseys: http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/projects/completed/main_campus/?lounge


Wolfie's Lounge includes the jersey (#17) of former defenseman Kyle Pearl '05 hanging on the wall.


-StonyBrook.edu also reported on the completion of the Simons Center, which is a six story, 40,000 square foot facility housing an auditorium, lecture halls and seminar rooms. It has been built as an extension of the Math Tower. http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/projects/completed/main_campus/?simons_center


Former SB professor and administrator Jim Simons donated $85M to the University over the course of 2006-2008 to benefit the Math & Physics programs.


-Connor Wilson of LaxAllStars posted a photo of the original 1978 SB Lacrosse Club Team. If you can identify any of the alumni in the photo, please comment: http://laxallstars.com/show-las-your-old-school-then-vs-now/