Archive: May 11, 2008 - May 17, 2008
A Chance to Catch Up, Today at 1 p.m.
I'm doing an online chat at WashingtonPost.com today at 1 p.m. The link to chat is here. We can talk about anything, including but not limited to whether the Final Four should be held at FedEx Field, who's going to win in Annapolis tomorrow, who should pack their bags for...
By Christian Swezey | May 16, 2008; 11:02 AM ET | Comments (26)
If You're Watching, Navy-JHU II Edition
Some of the great books in recent times have been told from the perspective of different viewpoints--including As I Lay Dying by Faulkner and Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh. So it is with "If You're Watching." I try and tell what different strata of lacrosse viewers should keep an eye on--for...
By Christian Swezey | May 16, 2008; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (3)
Lacrosse Final Four to FedEx Field?
Spoke with John Williams, director of NCAA championships, for a story for tomorrow's paper. During the interview he mentioned that officials from several venues have "expressed an interest" in applying to host the lacrosse semifinals and final--and that one such venue was FedEx Field. The others included the new complex...
By Christian Swezey | May 15, 2008; 9:46 AM ET | Comments (4)
Insider Info on Maryland-Virginia
Virginia Insider Dave Curry was an all-American midfielder at UVa and member of the U.S. world team in 1998. He also was an assistant coach at UVa when it won the national title in 2003. He gives us a look at the Maryland-Virginia quarterfinal on Saturday in Annapolis. Since it...
By Christian Swezey | May 14, 2008; 9:37 AM ET | Comments (2)
If You're Going to the Quarterfinals in Annapolis...
Navy SID Scott Strasemeier sent an e-mail yesterday that caught my eye: The record attendance at an NCAA quarterfinal is 12,289, set at Hofstra in 1999. I was at those games and remember well the circumstances: Johns Hopkins played the home team, Hofstra, in beautiful weather. (The second game was...
By Christian Swezey | May 13, 2008; 8:29 AM ET | Comments (1)
Final Four Watch Party in Georgetown
I have more information on the Final Four fundraiser/watch party at Rhino Bar in Georgetown. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. on Semifinal Saturday (May 24). It is being co-hosted by Syracuse super-fan Jon Halperin and the Tewaaraton Award Foundation. The cover charge is $10; 80% of...
By Christian Swezey | May 13, 2008; 8:07 AM ET | Email a Comment
Update on Where to Watch the Quarterfinals
Varsity Grille in College Park, just down the street from Maryland's campus, will be showing the games this weekend. If you arrive and don't see them on TV, just ask. That means our list thus far includes the following places. If we're missing any lacrosse-friendly establisments, please let me know...
By Christian Swezey | May 13, 2008; 7:46 AM ET | Email a Comment
Game Stories
Patrick Stevens of the Washington Times attended Virginia's 10-9 victory over UMBC and wrote this. His story from Maryland's 10-7 win over Denver is here. Ed Lee of the Baltimore Sun and I had similarly scheduled weekends. His story from the Hopkins-Hofstra game is here. And his Maryland-Denver story is...
By Christian Swezey | May 12, 2008; 5:31 PM ET | Email a Comment
Navy Insider Checks In
Former DeMatha coach Dick Long was a member of the Navy team that won the national title in 1967. He recently was inducted into the Potomac Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse's Hall of Fame and sent dozens of players to play in college, including two Division I all-American midfielders last year...
By Christian Swezey | May 12, 2008; 12:59 PM ET | Comments (4)
Initial Thoughts on the First Round
Navy Insider Dick Long has filed a postgame scouting report from Navy's 8-7 victory over UNC on Saturday night. I will have it up by 1 p.m. or so. For now, here are some initial thoughts from the NCAA first-round games. *North Carolina and its roster of 20 high school...
By Christian Swezey | May 12, 2008; 11:48 AM ET | Comments (3)
Catholic Women's Update
Catholic defeated Rowan, 17-15, yesterday in the Division III women's tournament. The Cardinals (16-4) face No. 1 Salisbury (21-0) in the region final today at 1 p.m. Sophomore Kate Robinson (Catoctin) scored five goals and senior Marcy Cuneo added four goals for the Cardinals. Cuneo has nine goals in the...
By Christian Swezey | May 11, 2008; 11:55 AM ET | Email a Comment
A Word About the Quarterfinals at Navy
Navy's 8-7 victory over North Carolina means that it will be playing a quarterfinal at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Navy (10-5) will play the winner of today's game between Johns Hopkins and Hofstra. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 youths. Parking is $5. The other game in the...
By Christian Swezey | May 11, 2008; 11:48 AM ET | Email a Comment
