Evening thoughts on recruiting. Because preparing for the future is what we did all day.

New favorite past time:

1. Watch a video of a possible D1 recruit

2. Ask if he wants to start for four years at IU.

Think that’s funny? Think it’s a waste of time?

What happens if one of these guys say yes? Then I have a four time All American on the roster. Then we win more games. Then we go to Denver. Then more talented kids want to come to Indiana.

What if he says no?

That’s fine. That’s what I expected.

But then, what if he tells a friend of his about IU lacrosse? What if this friend is considering top 15 D3 programs? What if this friend says no to Lynchburg and comes to IU?

Now, we are in business.

A friend of mine at a D3 school said their coach starts with a database of around 900 kids and whittles the list down to 12 recruits. When you do this for a living right?

Trying to reach 900 would be a fool’s errand this season. It’s July 29th after all. The priority deadline for IU is November. What will my magic number be? 300? 200? 100?

How many quality recruits can I bring in?

Lacrosserecruits.com here we come.

Fall tournaments here we come.

Possibly replacing the Droid for the more business friendly Smackberry.

Wisconsin’s Drew Gabbert just returned from England where he played for the U19 Minnesota team. He made some gear swaps. Take a gander.

England U19 shorts

Welsh helmet

Scotland shirt

Hong Kong shirt

A few scenes from Duluth camp

Clear this up for the world.

Is the repeated “kill” call in the first 11 seconds directed at the attackman who is trying to kill off the penalty or the defender who is covering said attackman?

I guess it doesn’t matter because it’s coming from the near sideline which means its coming from a parent which means that parent should be quiet and not ruin the experience for everyone watching.

Why doesn’t every club team make players and parents alike sign extensive code of conduct forms?

One strike bro.

You’ve got one strike and you’re out. No refund.

That will learn them.

Anybody trying to buy a new head right now?

Fresh custom string job. For free!

Fantastic ad for Warrior hockey.

Easily the best looking hockey gloves out right now.

Connecticut Super Sophs uniforms made by Vineyard Vines

Expertly modeled by Lacrosse Recruits co founder Matt Wheeler.

We’ll be in the stands for the 2011 event. Believe it.

Odessa Permian inspired?

That’s one of the meanest zip up sweatshirts on the face of the planet.

Notes

IL podcast with our New York godfather, Ric Beardsley

Retro Brother Rice highlights

Praying Roy Oswalt can’t save the Phillies