“Why?” w/ Quint Kessenich

I’ll be the first to admit I don’t always agree with Quint Kessenich.  Sometimes not with what he says, a lot of the time not on what he wears…  BUT HE GOT IT RIGHT WITH THIS:  http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/xmBFc5Dzzb–E86EPJ40nw/quint-asks-why

Well done, Q!

Side notes:
- The cost of gear is hamstringing the growth of the sport. 
- NY vs MD Bay State games are no longer a comparable measure of talent.  There needs to be more focus getting the schools to play eachother
- I think the NCAA should mandate that every player has to use an Original Viper
- Pinched heads perpetuate the speed of sidewall deterioration (*See previous item)
- I have no problem with younger players being spotlighted for their play but I think that kids shouldn’t be able to provide commitments, verbal or written, until the Fall of their senior year.
- Regarding ‘eye black’ and ‘pregame music’: Please see my KIN461 paper for more in-depth research about the psychological correlation between these types of rituals and increased athletic performance.

Texas State Tournament: Highland Park v St Mark

We’re here at House Park stadium in Austin, TX, for the Division 1 lacrosse finale as the Highland Park Scots take on the St Marks Lions.  This will mark the 3rd meeting between these teams this year with HP taking wins during the regular season and the North District Championship.
**As noted by Peyton Williams in his ‘Road trip to Annapolis’ blog.  I can see the irony of two teams from who are 15 mins apart in Dallas traveling 3 hours to Austin so they can play eachother.**

It’s an overcast 75 degrees with a light breeze this afternoon, a nice change to the heavy rains that plagued the semi’s. Highland Park (HP) easily advanced with a 14-0 win over Central District Champ, Bowie, while St Mark’s had a barn burner of a game against South District Champ, Strake Jesuit, trading goals the entire second half but locking up a 15-13 win in the final minute.

Videocast w/ Kenny Nims and Dan Hardy, Syracuse Lacrosse

Hey everybody, how are things?  Been pretty busy around here with work and the start of the high school season.  But Friday night Westwood took down Strake Jesuit (Houston) 12-10 to start he season 4-0!

I recorded this videocast two weeks ago, prior to the Harvard scrimmage, but things have been so hectic that I haven’t had time to get it posted.  Kenny dropped 8 points and a hidden ball trick this weekend during a routing of Providence, 22-3. “Hammer, don’t hurt’em!”

Interview w/ Kenny Nims, Syracuse Lacrosse

I have to start by apologizing for the lack of activity recently.  Things have been really busy with Christmas, New Years and just life in general.  But we’re back and I hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season.

So to start the New Year… and new season off right, we sat down with Syracuse attackman and All-American, Kenny Nims, to talk about the team, 2009 and what daily life is like for a college lacrosse player.

‘No Shame’ November

So some of the guys decided that we would have a beard growing contest for the month of November and see who could grow the most grizzled of facial hair.  Well theJman suffers from what many call ‘patchiness’ when it comes to growing beards and or mustaches.  But I gave it a go…

‘High-Five’ Friday: GO NAVY

Hope this gets your weekend off to a great start

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Bonus video after the jump

Throwback Thursday: ‘Veteran’s Day’ Edition

This week a greatful nation says ‘Thank you’ to those who have risked their lives defending our way of life and we honor the men and women who have given their lives to protect the freedom of this country.

Today we remember Lt. Donald C. MacLaughlin, United States Naval Academy, Class of ‘63

‘Thank you’ to all our veterans!!

Because Freedom isn’t Free. Thank you to all the men and women who are serving their country at home and abroad and God Bless all those who have given the greatest sacrifice to defend the freedom of this nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Big ups for Matt Alrich, Hawaii MVP

If you don’t know Matt Alrich, it’s easy to be intimidated by his sheer size. He’s big, fast and can really bring the heat.  But Matt is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet, or as Mrs. Jman calls him ‘a big teddy bear’.

Interview w/ John Christmas of Maverik Lacrosse

TheJman catches up with former Virginia All-American and current MLL/NLL Pro Johnny Christmas while in Austin running a skills camp.