Saturday, February 5, 2011

UConn Men's Lacrosse Releases 2011 Schedule

~~~UConn Men's Lacrosse Releases 2011 Schedule~~~

The UConn Men's Lacrosse Team has released their 2011 schedule which looks to be one of their most ambitious  in recent memory.    This spring the Huskies have matchups against 3 nationally ranked teams  (vs. #4 Colorado, #13 Boston College, and #22 New Hampshire).  Additionally, UConn will travel to Memphis, TN to compete against Texas A & M, Tennessee, and Indiana.  The team will host up to 7 home games this spring (WPI and URI times/locations still TBD).  Please consider attending some games this year to support the team as they undertake a challenging schedule and look to clinch a bid to nationals.

2011 Schedule: http://mcla.us/teams/connecticut/2011/schedule.html

~~~Courant Article~~~

In case you missed it Jeff Jacobs of the Hartford Courant wrote an interesting article which covers how UConn's jump to major college football cripples it's Men's Hockey team and seemingly kills any movement on varsity Men's Lacrosse.

http://www.courant.com/sports/hockey/hc-jacobs-whalers-hockey-fest-column-20110214,0,4041389.column

~~~Team Jesse Foundation~~~

Recent Article on Team Jesse Foundation at Lacrosse AllStars:

"Team Jesse Co-Founders Kevin Mincio (UCONN '93) and Matt Corry (UCONN '95), both former UCONN club players and officers, will bring their combined 50 years of lacrosse playing experience to SOBE as players, team leaders and organizers of the Team Jesse Raffle."

http://laxallstars.com/team-jesse-receives-enthusiastic-support-from-lacrosse-community/

~~~ESPNU Warrior Classic~~~

I should have information in the near future about ticket discounts for UConn Lacrosse Alumni for the Warrior Classic on April 23rd.  This could be an amazing day of lacrosse because we have at Rentscheler Field Umass vs. Hofsta at 3pm, and Syracuse vs. Rutgets at 5:30pm, and in Storrs we have UConn vs. #4 Colorado at 8pm.  More to come soon.

~~~2010 Alumni Game~~~

If you haven't checked out the helmet cam video yet you can find it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzk9QMVSGI8

~~~New MCLA Site Launched~~~

The Men's Collegeiate Lacrosse Association, the national governing body of non-NCAA lacrosse in which UConn Men's Lacrosse is a member has re-launched their website www.mcla.us.  The site is extremely impressive and thorough and will serve as a great tool to those who want to follow the league throughout the year.

~~~New England Lacrosse Classic~~~

On April 16th the New England Lacrosse Classic will be held at Gillette Stadium.  Teams participating includes Syracuse, Princeton, Dartmouth, and Providence College.  Scott Apelgren is interested in organizing a tailgate for this event so please contact him if you would like to be a part of the festivities. sapelgren@gmail.com

http://www.gillettestadium.com/event_calendar/index.cfm?ac=detail&eid=3973

~~~NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals~~~

Also a reminder that Gillette Stadium will be a host site for the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse championship quarterfinal.

http://www.masports.org/press/articles/97-gillette-stadium-awarded-2011-ncaa-division-i-mens-lacrosse-quarterfinals.html