Seawolves Fans

This team has proved that they can play with anyone. A few
Weeks ago they were very close to beating a Yale team that just cruised to an IVY league title. Hopkins was exposed in the Navy game!!

Hopefully if the Blue Jays are looking past us  we can shock them a little.

My concern about Hopkins is they are very good at the faceoff. It seems like Laforet has made big strides in the last couple games. If we can keep possessions about even, we'll be in the game. I think Hopkins only has 1 real facilitator on their attack in Palmer, and with Moeller (who Kevin Crowley said the other day was the best takeaway defender he's ever played against) on Palmer, Hopkins will need to generate their offense from midfield. So I'm thinking keep their mids outside and give Brady a chance to make the stop. It'll be interesting to see how Hopkins plays Tundo, Campbell, Bonanno.

It'll be interesting to see how Hopkins plays Tundo, Campbell, Bonanno.

It will be.  All three like to dodge- a lot.  Id have to think a team like JHU, which hasnt really seen SB play, will look at the stats and the previous years and just pole Campbell.  Otherwise, they will then see that Tundo has been moved to middie and is now an initiator.  UA caught on to this (benefit of playing SB the week before) and double poled the mids, by keeping a short on Belton.  Hence, we saw a lot of dodging and inverts from Bonanno.

Good question and i havent thought about that.  I was more worried with containing Palmer, he's the primary feeder and also a finisher.  I would have to guess Moeller marks him up.  JHU has big, physical middies and that will mismatch LeVerne, Millican, etc.  But not outclassed by talent- size alone.

Assuming Ranagan pushes the ball from up top, slides will have to come early, and from what ive seen, SB hasnt been doing this lately against AE opponents, but rather protects the crease.  This has worked well because Brady has saved nearly EVERYTHING from up top (and not screened).  He is really seeing the ball well.  With that said, JHU has much better shooters from up top; however, still rather take that shot than the crease feed.

Historically (JHU fans correct me if im wrong) the Jays dont play much depth, im thinking top 14 guys will command the lion's share of PT.  Wonder if we can use that to our advantage, OR, since we are potentially outmatched at faceoff, do we not want a shootout.

I do think Durkin is the real deal and will be on Rooney.  Ive seen Guida play a few times and he has done well, though he isnt the team's go to guy.  Boland is very talented but yes i think he was hurt on and off. 

Beatable?  Some of the Hopkins crowd is already discussing who might win Lehigh/Maryland.

Couldn't agree more joewillie, how are you an all american when your shot% is 16% this year & 21% for career. Here are Ranagans career #s and you be the judge (he is a junior) 45gms 41g 26a 67pts thats a joke for an aa. Cambell's #s 58gms 81g 54a 132pts & shoots 40% career who would you pick.  Since Ranagan has only 67pts in 3 yrs do not think he will get 65 next yr to equal Campbell.  The best way to shut up Quint & the boys on espn is to win and send them home.