0 – top 10 scorers graduated in 2013, over 300 points will return in 2014

1 – All American, 2013 Honorable Mention All American midfielder Alex Eaton

4 – losses in 2013, the 2012 and 2011 teams combined for 18 losses, all 4 losses in 2013 were by 1 goal including two overtime losses

5 – players had 10+ assists in 2013, only player in 2012 had double digit assists

6 – players scored 16+ goals in 2013, including two 40+ goal scorers, only 2 players had 16+ goals in 2012

6.1 – goals allowed per game in 2013, down from 10.1 goals in 2012 and 12.7 goals in 2011

8 – all conference players return in 2014

9 – all conference players in 2013, including three first team members, up from 4 in 2012, and 1 in 2011

9 – states are represented in the incoming 2013-2014 recruiting class

11 – wins in 2013, the 2012 and 2011 teams combined for 7 sevens, the first 10+ win season since 2006

13.6 – goals scored per game in 2013, up from 9.1 goals in 2012 and 7.2 goals in 2011

22 – goals scored by Indiana against Wabash in our 22-0 win in 2013, previous high was 14 in 2012

37 – LaxPower Ranking in 2013, up from 62 in 2012 and 76 in 2011, highest ranked GRLC team

80.09 – LaxPower Power Rating in 2013, up from 76.40 in 2012 and 72.73 in 2011. Our 80.09 Power Rating is higher than Trine, Hanover, and DePauw’s Power Rating, all Indiana based NCAA D3 schools

Thanks to a team leading 46 goal 15 assist spring campaign, sophomore middie Alex Eaton (Carmel, IN) earned Honorable Mention All American.

Eaton was also named GRLC Offensive Player of the Year.

This was his first season playing for IU.

First Team

Brent Balek – freshman attack

Alex Eaton – sophomore middie

Kevin Moriarty – junior defense

Second Team

Keegan McQuillan – junior attack

Jake Thomas – sophomore middie

Peter Moore – senior goalie

Honorable Mention

David Sandberg – freshman attack

David Haggerty – freshman middie

Jordan Croop – freshman defense

Personally, I think it is a great start for the conference. You have to look at something like this long-term. Lacrosse is not a money making sport, so as much as lacrosse fans want growth, that will be a big deterrent when it comes to schools adding a program. That also isn’t considering Title IX implications.

College lacrosse programs aren’t Jiffy Pop.

You can’t put a little heat on the fire and expect it to balloon. This is going to take time. But as cynical as I sound, that doesn’t mean I’m not excited for what this could mean. It is a big step to have a Big Ten presence in lacrosse, especially if you consider Michigan coming from the MCLA to Division One. They proved it is a possibility, and a possible avenue of transition for other schools. The Big Ten has a big presence in MCLA lacrosse, and our teams are getting better every year. Yes, it may be a while, but progress is a process.

IU Football Helmets

That video has created a lot of chatter, both positive and negative. Although the state flag design looks oddly familiar… it was the chrome candy-stripe helmet that has garnered all the attention. Looks like the players definitely approve, while the media had mixed reviews to offer. My personal favorites are the classic design and state flag. But again, I’m a proponent of the classic look when it comes to sports uniforms.

What do you think of the new buckets? Good, gross, too much Oregon going around? Who will be the next Big Ten team to go Division One?

Photo Credit: Jiffy Pop

Attack – Josh Coons – Carmel – Lindenwood

Middie – Wyatt Wood – Cathedral – Maryland

Middie – Peter Smith – St. Joe – St. Joseph’s

Defense – Cameron O’Connor – Cathedral

Also, congratulations to Cathedral on winning the state final in overtime against Carmel. The Irish had a 7-4 4th quarter lead with 9:44 remaining. Carmel stormed back to tie the game at 7 with 2:56 to play before the teams traded goals. Carmel scored with 1:43 to take a 9-8 lead before Johnny Scotto tied it with 1:24 left in the game. Cathedral scored the overtime winner off the opening face off.

This Hoosier squad improved upon the 2011 campaign with a 5 win season and 4 all conference members. IU advanced to the conference tournament quarterfinals were we lost to Iowa in overtime.

Video editing dramatically improved from the previous year as well.

Attack
Josh Coons – Carmel
Trenton Armitage – Guerin Catholic
Dustin Rhodes – Bishop Chatard

Midfield
Peter Smith – St. Joseph
Wyatt Wood – Cathedral
Joseph Chitwood – Carmel

Defense
Ryan Cason – Carmel
Luke Beebe – Zionsville
Cameron O’Connor – Cathedral

Long Stick Middie
Joe Krambeer – Zionsville

Face Off
Graham Murphy – St. Joseph

Goalie
Alex Heger – Carmel

See the full list of award winners here.

The #2 seeded Greyhounds will be hosting the Indians. Carmel won the regular season match up 13-9.

Follow @amrevolutionlc for updates.

The 2011 team went 2-12.

The 2012 team went 5-6.

The 2013 team went 11-4 with all 4 losses coming by one goal.

Big two weeks ahead in the Hoosier State.

Can Carmel three peat?