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Also Danowski would need to win at Stony Brook if he's going to get the Duke job when when his father retires. If he, or anybody really, can come in and win enough to be considered for an ACC coaching job, then I'll be very happy. Remember, the last guy hired to take over an ACC program was a national runner up.

Exactly! Why would you not want an excellent coach in Matt Danowski that builds his resume by turning our program around (even if only for a 5 year stint). Most likely he hires his staff that will have another great candidate to continue the success created by his hire. I think if he wants the job it would be foolish to pass on him.

Dano Sr. is the best coach in college lacrosse with a great connection to his players. His demeanor portrays nothing but professionalism and class. Matt has learned from his father and has been very successful in the OC role for Duke. He can recognize talent and be a very successful recruiter. Long Islanders will want to play for Matt Danowski.  I believe the top LI High School players eliminated Stony Brook as an option. Every single one of them heard the nightmares about the prior staff.

 

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I'm not so pessimistic on next year and I understand loss of two starting defenders. I also appreciate the thought of a seasoned coach, maybe someone from D2 or D3 fits the bill.  I guess the key is, the AD needs to find the right guy.

Not just two starting defenders but the best defender on the team in Pugal and a ground ball machine in Rees. They will be impossible to replace. UMBC is for real, Vermont and Albany can beat us on any given day. Lowell gets better every year. Will any 2020 recruits be impact players as Freshman? Big question mark?

Pugal and Rees are great players who had great careers but unfortunately every player ultimately graduates and somebody new get's a chance. Whoever takes their place needs to make plays and others need to help pick up the slack. Losing 2 of 10 starters is a low percentage compared to most teams.

The entire offense is back minus Daly and Wayne White is coming back , I looked at the blog and it seems to show alot of defensemen coming in next year.

Looking forward to the new coach making all the units better.

Games were great this weekend, my biggest takeaway was that Virginia players were going after ground balls like they were the last ones they would ever chase. Loved the intensity

If the new SB coach can harness that kind of energy, I see great things.

They also return all the ssdm's. Pugal and Rees were great, but the team should get better next year with so much of the team coming back. First we have to get a new coach and that coach has to keep the current players in the program. Whoever gets the job should be walking into top 20 team talent wise in my humble opinion

What is the latest from the rumor mill on new SBU Men's Lacrosse coach?

The whole Blue Blood assistant coach idea is interesting. When you look at those blue blood programs (ACC/Big10) what assistants would you put on the list? If you look at a school that hired a “blue blood” assistant last season let’s look at Colgate. They brought in an assistant from Notre Dame as the head coach. You look at their season, start of great with a huge win versus Syracuse. They go on to finish the season after that win 3-9. I just feel that if we can get an established assistant or head coach, that has been through the ringer a bit more the team that has been close will take an immediate jump. Any assistant that comes in as a first time head coach goes through growing pains. They think they have a great idea and it is not. A more seasoned head coach has had to make in season on the fly cultural and schematic adjustments and if we feel we can win now that may be best for the program.

I think we are missing a very key point, just because we won the regular season AE championship does not mean we can win in 2020. The best shot the team had to make the tournament was  2019 this year. Justan Pugal and Ryland Rees cannot not be replaced. With no proven long poles left on this roster, the D takes a major hit. No new coach can undo the weak recruiting that has been done over the last 3 years. The AE conference (although weak) had parity across the board except for Binghamton and Hartford. We start 2020 as the 3rd or 4th best team in the conference. A new coach whether a young unproven OC or a seasoned Head coach will not change that. This hire is for the future of Stonybrook Mens lacrosse.

I do not see players leaving because of this coaching change. I think the are thrilled but lets be honest, a 1st year coach is a lame duck when it comes to the current talent pool.

They need to clean house and start fresh.  And if Gibson didn’t coach last night he should be seen the door today.

Could not agree more - That is unacceptable!!!

Quote from: Chairman of the Board on November 13, 2017, 10:56:13 am

that's another nisky recruit out, along with pfohl.  byrne too- is he still IR?

Aiden Byrne left at the end of last season and was expected to show on the Monmouth Roster. I don't see him?
Gotta believe the SB - Nisky connection has taken a hit.

Byrne is on the UMASS roster.

curious on who else you think will come, and the reasons for departure for pfohl and andrews.

if you follow the team on twitter, there are often short video clips of them working out and practicing.  looks like they are working hard on skills and putting in the extra reps.

also a bit more intel from a fan: http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63506#p1545819

I had meant more departures to come as in Cusmano and Wolff - no longer on the roster

COB - Where are you?  I can't be the only one who noticed you have gone dark on us. Hope you are well!. I appreciate the work you do following the team! Your comments are spot onl. Others claim to, but you really do know LAX and cover SB lacrosse like nobody else can. Thank you