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Probably never find out WHY? Rumors joining his brother "sort-of understandable". Syracuse rumors made sense, in su would steal Scott Marr's pocket change. Yale losing six players to major league lacrosse, plus some other minor pieces?? Good young coach @ yale and excellent education--may be it is as simple as that?????????? Never truly believed it was about Scott being too "easy." And as far as good young coaches Merrick Thomson is as good as they come; unless he is moving on up [inevitable sooner or later.} I want to wish TD luck; but without understanding his true motivation and the WHY and the circumstances, I can only say at this time GOOD RIDDANCE! Any good news out there anyone wants to report? Anything new on the rumored incoming "star" transfer?

Also now a player does not need permission to transfer. All he needs is to ANNOUNCE that he is. The team continues to have the right to RESTRICT where he can transfer to. Tampering rules are to be ENHANCED. If you believe that, I know of a blue chip prospect that no one else knows about and I am willing to convince him to go your school of choice {cash only accepted for my involvement.} Look out NCAA, it is going to be a free-for-all. You may have a totally new team every year.

Article in this morning TU. NCAA has made it easier than ever to transfer. Player no longer has to ask for a transfer; only ANNOUNCE that he IS. In conjunction with this, NCAA will enhance no tampering rules. Since twice nothing or 100 times nothing is still nothing; it is going to be a free-for-all. How do you monitor a coach shaking hands with the opponent team and whispering to the opponents star, we could certainly use you. And certainly their is NO WAY to control alumni/etc from encouraging in any number of ways a player to ANNOUNCE and transfer. Also interesting to note the ncaa REFUSED to change the "conditional release/transfer" rules. So all teams including UA are totally allowed and protected from law suits to RESTRICT where a player may transfer to.

IMHO I think the ncaa already makes it TOO easy to transfer. Certainly change of coach, graduate transfers, and legit hardship issues are reasons for unconditional release; but overall restricting transfers within conference or to teams on your schedule are MORE THAN JUSTIFIED.

While I agree with most of what you are saying; IMHO totally DISAGREE "what the coach does off the court has nothing to do with the players, their academics, or their ability to play high level basketball." In fact, I would hope a coach has A LOT to do with how a "student athlete" grows as a player and person. Coach Brown, Coach Marr, Coach Abe, Coach Mac, Coach Sauers, Coach Ford and numerous others and how they lived their lives had a profound effect on the student athletes recuited to UA, their successes on and off the court. I hope coach Mullen, whatever her life choices are continues the tradition.

I have been away and following the TD saga from a far. I am still confused WHY?? If he does not/cannot fit it with UA players & Scott Marr type kids; how does he expect to fit it anywhere?????? If nothing else and there is plenty more there, UA kids in all sports are kids of character, hard working, over achievers and true student athletes. If going to Cornell to be with his bother, I could sort of understand that; but since other schools are involved; I can only assume he is looking for the "best chance" of winning and has given up on UA or has no confidence in UA taking the next step. Good luck to him I guess. Lastly. very angry about the unconditional release. Would $iena give such a thing? Would a power 5 give them? UnLikely. Only given in exceptional circumstances.

I do not have any inside information; but I find it hard to believe that TD would leave because some kids are having fun. TD came to UA for a reason and Coach Marr and his philosophy were certainly a part of that reason. TD may be as intense as everyone says; but I do not think he goes 70-80% without having fun doing so. When all is said and done it is still just a game and a college game that will not get anyone rich (unlike some other sports.) If he is not having any fun PLAYING this sport/game @ UA, I do not think he will find it any where else. If all he cares about is winning a national championship and has NO fun in doing so, I kind of feel sorry for him. That being said: I still doubt that he is leaving and if he does leave, IMHO it would be for some reason other than UA, its coach and players are "TOO LOOSE." Makes absolutely no sense to me.

Joining the conversation late, and have not until now read or heard the "rumors." HOPE TD IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE!! But Kyle Marr to UA is not inconceivable. Coach really wants a championship and so does Kyle. Hopkins is losing a lot, especially offensively. I do not know anything about their 2018-2019 recruiting class [probably is GOOD, always seems to be: even though sometimes it does not pan out or is more highly rated than it actually is.] So maybe Kyle in his last year feels his chances with UA, Tehoka & McComber are better than rebuilding at hopkins? Dad will certainly relent his coaching son concerns, especially since Kyle is now established and a senior. As far as "who" is leaving, I know it does NOT follow the "star power" scenario but I have two possibilities: (1) Mitch Laffin could be un-happy. At the end of 2017 he made a strong statement as a starter replacing Patterson, then he was practically non-existent in 2018. Also, I remember an article or interview how he an Tehoka @ IMG would be teaming up @ UA. (2) A goalie. At the ncaa Yale game, I overheard part of a conversation that went something like why are you not suited up for the game; with the answer being there are four goalies ahead of me. I do not know who the unsuited goalie was and obviously does not equate to losing a "star" player, but we do appear to have a glut @ that position and another recruit committed???

Sorry do not agree. I was not all that impressed with her first time around; and would have preferred someone younger. Also, if Tripic is definitely gone looking @ 2-3 years to rebuild no matter new assistant. With Tripic one more year, might be a 1-2 reload, which is a big difference.

Could NOT pay for lacrosse online. Erika had to put through manually. Football & GDAC donation still not available online?? Speaking of the lacrosse price increase; I was very happy to pay it, because less than 135 Gold seats still remaining {of which 115 are in section 104--more or less visitor side.} I suppose some additional seats might become available if some people don't renew. But my point is, when some of us complain about the "high cost" for tickets, we REALLY are only complaining when there are attendance issues (as in football Gold mostly ½ empty & basketball wings & ends pretty much always poorly filled.) Definitely interested in charging top dollar for seats/sports in demand; but reduce or promote when trying to fill seats and build interest.

NO ONE will buy that arena without a professional franchise. No legit professional franchise is coming to Albany. Do the math.

Fall Ball in Albany. Yeh!!!!!!!!

He was playing for Hill Academy vs Salisbury in the espnu game mentioned above. Pretty sure announcers had him committed to syracuse? Said UA had two commits participating (McComber & ??). Cornell had 6 commits participating.

#7 Mitch Laffin appeared to be the odd man out this year; but had good 2017 stats when Patterson got hurt or hit the freshman wall. Not tall (5'9") but good bulk @ 220lbs won't be pushed around easily. Played with Tehoka @ IMG. Probably not an answer @ the X; but should/could be a major piece 2019. Freshman bio: 2017: • America East All-Rookie Team • Broke into the starting attack line, playing in 12 games and starting in final five • Earned 11 goals, four assists and six ground balls • Had two goals, an assist and a ground ball in win vs. UMass Lowell (3/25) • Scored game-winning goal with 34 seconds left to send UAlbany to one-goal victory vs. Yale (4/22) • Career-high five points off three goals and two assists in America East Tournament title game victory vs. Binghamton (5/6)

Admission to the Yale game @ Yale was only $10; but I got sick at the last minute and stayed home. Friends who did go said the turf was one of the worse they had ever seen for lax. I did go go the to the away game a Umass , admission only $7 but again crummy facilities. Hofstra other than capacity is much worse than Casey; and same with Delaware where we played Maryland last year. Cornell stadium is falling down and the stands are a death trap (law suit waiting to happen). Just to mention a few facilities that I've been too. And with the new espn+ deal, we now pay the same as the ivy's (both under contract now for $4 per month.)

I think you are right; the little Casey did play he was on attack. But he is listed on the roster as a middie and I am pretty sure that was where he played @ Yorktown. Interesting to see where they use him in fall ball.

Native American. He is our #1 signee; out of Salisbury prep in Connecticut. I believe he plays/played with Tehoka on the Native American National team {assistant coach Scoot Marr.}

2018, What do you think about Kyle Casey's chances of being a significant contributor @ midfield in 2019? He certainly has the speed and height (might need to add some bulk?)? Do not know if he can be considered a two way or not? Also, I am guessing your son is a defensive player and of course you can IGNORE this question if you choose, but was wondering if he may be a contributor next year?

Just reading the Bag policy @ Gillette. Standard NFL package, pretty much nothing allowed in: no seat cushions, no seat pads, no umbrellas, no anything {see football fiasco a couple years back.} Anyhow, anyone know if seats in UA section (bought from UA ticket site) are chairback or bleacher?

If you order on UA Ticket site you should be able to sit in UA area unless sold out first. Also office not closed; from order form: "The deadline to purchase tickets through UAlbany is Thursday, May 24 at 3:00PM. Game tickets can be picked up in the Ualbany ticket office Thursday, May 24 from 10am-6pm." Did you get the original email offer? There appears to be some issues with UAlbanySports.com; but if you "View Archives" you should find the original offer/order details

Without Tripcic I do NOT like our chances of winning the AmEast!

Speaking of re-watching. I rewatched last night and the un-sportmanship {or whatever they called it} penalty on Tehoka seemed un-justified. A den player was laying on top of McClancy and all Tehoka did was push the player off. It did not look like a hard push or aggressive. Maybe I missed something, I better watch it again?

Will re-watch today; but from my wet and live perspective a couple of comments: first the crowd was amazing; sat with a couple of Dads who are 'little league lacrosse" coaches , who use the Reh brothers as assistants. Whenever the one dad yelled to Troy to be tough on the wing, Troy would give the gentlemen a nod and proceeded in doing so! It was so much fun, felt really involved. If the weather was better (even though by the UA game it did improve) it would have been even a larger crowd. Thought JD was not really sharp, but overall I thought the D played well and agree with those who said said our strategy was to not over slide and to make den beat us from the outside.I think the strategy DID work overall, but thought there were a couple of shots JD could have handled. (might change my mind when I watch replay). When Tehoka got the personal foul call, I turned to one of the L.I. dads and asked "Freshman mistake?" and he said it was overdue, that we had been taking cheap hits for much of the game; and up by four with a couple minutes left, maybe it was a good time to retaliate and send a message UA will protect teamates. Got a little nerve racking after though. Connor may not have had a lot of points (only 3 assists I think); but he made some huge hustle plays. He kept the ball alive on a rebound shot, which eventually led to a Patterson unassisted goal; and saved a ball from going out of bounds while three defenders pretty much on his back. But maybe the best part of having him back, has freed McClancy from long sticks and double teams. [McC 3 goals 2 assist yesterday and multiple points last weekend also after pretty much being shout down when Connor out.]

The #1 recruiting handicap UA faces in lacrosse is the lack of an indoor training/playing facility. Syracuse has had a man-up for years in the dome. Notre Dame has had one for several years now; Ohio State for two. Villanova (or maybe it was Georgetown) won their first there games this year and playing inside in February was heavily credited for the victories. For years Syracuse was credited with recruiting top players because of the perception of their history and dominance; which is certainly true, but the dome was OFTEN the piece that allowed them to close the deal.