THOUGHTS ABOUT THE SPRING OF 2010

FOR THE GOOD AND WELFARE … OF LACROSSE

Here are some thoughts on spring 2010. Having been around and inside this game for more than 40 years I was torn at the prospect of not having Hopkins, ‘Cuse, and Princeton advancing any further in last spring’s NCAA tournament. What has happened with our lax traditions? Is this the parity that folks in the know have been talking about? Is this a good thing? The other half of me, which used to be a lot larger, says, “You’re damn right it’s a good thing for the game!” In this unprecedented growth spurt in the Men’s and Women’s game, isn’t it wonderful to see that other programs are flexing their collective muscles. Notre Dame and Stonybrook, UNC back in the mix, with a coach from Ohio State no less. It can only be good for the game. Don’t forget Florida is on the horizon on the women’s side, how great is that!

A side note, last spring’s DIII tournament was one of the best in years. Tuft’s has shown the way. Keep eyes on DIII, with more and more great prospects coming out of high school every year and no room in the limited DI picture. They’re going to want to play somewhere!

What are your thoughts on DI expansion? Can it be done? How? Let’s discuss.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME

Love the game. Love the game for the pure joy of accomplishment. Love the game for everything it can teach you about yourself. Love the game for the feeling of belonging to a group trying to do its best. Love the game for being involved in a team whose members can’t wait to see you do your best. Love the game, for the challenge of working harder then you ever have at something, and then harder then that. Love the game because it takes all the team’s members to give it life. Love the game because, at its best, the games traditions will include your contributions. Love the game because you belong to a long line of athletes who have loved it; it is now your legacy. Love the game so much that you will pass on your love of the game to another athlete who has seen your dedication, your work, your challenges, your triumphs…and then that athlete will, because of you, love the game.

                                                         -Anonymous-