The greatest thing about the Roanoke press release is the fact that they pointed out that the 58 ground balls that Roanoke had were a season best. Umm of course it was, you’ve only played 1 game. Do you also want to point out that the 30 goals was a season best or perhaps that you’re averaging 30 goals a game. Please come on. For games like this, I really admire Coach Tierney at Denver and his 19 goal rule he was able to implement at Princeton back in their day of dominance.

I don’t necesarily 100% look down on programs who do this in NCAA play. In the MCLA, where the playing fields are drastically different, and not every program tries to frame itself as “Varsity” it may be a different equation.

In the NCAA, every program is varsity, whether you finish 1st or 101st, you still recruit, your players still don’t pay a dime to play, and your still held to the highest standard. If you get 30 dropped on you, its no ones fault but your own.

If I’m a 3rd string midfielder at Roanoke, and I get an opportunity to score a goal in an NCAA match, I could care a less if we are winning by 100, I’m still going to the cage. After scoring 18 in one quarter, I can almost guarantee backups were in for the 2nd quarter, maybe even the last few minutes of the 1st.

You’re out of your mind if you think D3 players “don’t pay a dime to play.” Its not on the MCLA level, but much of the gear is funded internally through fundraisers and/or straight payment. Only the top D3 programs have the resources to fully fund a program.

When I was at Wooster we had to purchase our own sticks everything else covered or optional and there wasn’t that much that was optional.

The optional clothing order in the fall.

Extra food or drinks on the highway during travel. Most of the team we used our meal plan swipes to stock up on drinks and snacks for the bus.

As SirLaxin22 suggests, virtually nothing. We already had sticks (this was before the rule change), everyone had money for extra food if they really wanted/needed it, and the clothing was appropriately priced that everyone could make purchases.

There never was an instance of someone needing financial help to be apart of the program.

Looks like I’ve sparked an interesting conversation.

I guess from further thought and this conversation I think what you get covered has less to do with your schools ranking and more to do with your schools athletic department.

Like I said, we got all of our equipment, apparel, travel, boarding, meals, etc paid for. We did a fundraiser every year that raised a good chunk of money that would be used towards spring break, but that was it. We bussed everywhere, and flew on SB. Sometimes we would be asked to cover our snacks on the roads, sometimes we would not.

I know a kid who plays at Ithaca, and thinking back, I think they pay for some of their stuff as well, and don’t get new equipment all too often.

Certainly would be interesting to do a study across DIII and see who is paying and who isn’t and how its related to rank.

I played at Geneseo from 05-08 and we payed $400 for spring break, which was subsidized by mind-numbing fundraisers (selling concessions at cheerleading comps)…we got $7 per meal on spring break, doesn’t go very far at Disneyworld…we got free t-shirts every year, but that was it…senior year every team going to Disney got free Champion gear, so that was a nice treat for us…I used the same helmet all 4 years, and didn’t get to keep it until I asked my coach on alumni weekend…so I would say D3 players still end up spending a decent amount of money between sticks and other expenses

I actually get upset when teams let off the accelerator in game situations. Its one thing to not pull your starters, but if your backups backups are scoring the rock, so be it.

The job of an offense is to score points, the job of a defense is to stop them. Apparently Roanoke does their job properly.

“The Maroons improved to 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the ODAC, while the Wildcats dropped to 0-1 in their season-opener”Reading is fundamental.

I don't necesarily 100% look down on programs who do this in NCAA play. In the MCLA, where the playing fields are drastically different, and not every program tries to frame itself as “Varsity” it may be a different equation.In the NCAA, every program is varsity, whether you finish 1st or 101st, you still recruit, your players still don't pay a dime to play, and your still held to the highest standard. If you get 30 dropped on you, its no ones fault but your own.If I'm a 3rd string midfielder at Roanoke, and I get an opportunity to score a goal in an NCAA match, I could care a less if we are winning by 100, I'm still going to the cage. After scoring 18 in one quarter, I can almost guarantee backups were in for the 2nd quarter, maybe even the last few minutes of the 1st.

You're out of your mind if you think D3 players “don't pay a dime to play.” Its not on the MCLA level, but much of the gear is funded internally through fundraisers and/or straight payment. Only the top D3 programs have the resources to fully fund a program.

When I was at Wooster we had to purchase our own sticks everything else covered or optional and there wasn't that much that was optional.The optional clothing order in the fall.Extra food or drinks on the highway during travel. Most of the team we used our meal plan swipes to stock up on drinks and snacks for the bus.

Looks like I've sparked an interesting conversation.I guess from further thought and this conversation I think what you get covered has less to do with your schools ranking and more to do with your schools athletic department.Like I said, we got all of our equipment, apparel, travel, boarding, meals, etc paid for. We did a fundraiser every year that raised a good chunk of money that would be used towards spring break, but that was it. We bussed everywhere, and flew on SB. Sometimes we would be asked to cover our snacks on the roads, sometimes we would not.I know a kid who plays at Ithaca, and thinking back, I think they pay for some of their stuff as well, and don't get new equipment all too often.Certainly would be interesting to do a study across DIII and see who is paying and who isn't and how its related to rank.

have you seen your boys girl? WOW..http://www.bustedcoverage.com/?p=26448

She is not ugly.

This isnt little league lacrosse (and no I dont think everyone should get a trophey). MCLA/ NCAA your all big boys. You scheduled the game. Be prepared or be prepared to take the 30 goals. Besides if looking at it from the other side I would rather you keep playing then play catch.