NEWSLETTER 29sep13

-SB Athletics has posted media for Homecoming at LaValle Stadium on 10/5/13.  SB Football will take on Bryant University at 6pm.  More information can be found here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/sched/ston-m-footbl-sched.html

And you can find ticket information here: http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/happenings/oncampus/come-to-lis-biggest-backyard-bbq-wolfstock-october-5/


SB Football takes on Bryant at LaValle Stadium on Homecoming at 6pm.

-Laxpower.com has announced that SB Lacrosse will scrimmage Team Scotland on 10/19/13 at LaValle Stadium. http://www.laxpower.com/common/FallBall_Men.php

Further, the team will hold its annual Red/White Intrasquad Scrimmage at LaValle Stadium on 10/11/13 at 7pm.  

-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine announced that the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament is expanding to 18 teams for the 2014 season, including two play-in games: http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2012-13/news/092513_mens_ncaa_tourney_expanding_in_2014

Kyle Belton '12 (center) appeared in three NCAA Tournament games for SB, scoring a total of four times.

-Stony Brook Career Services has launched a new alumni website with tools and resources that students and alumni can use free of charge.  The site includes resume services, an internship database, a webinar workshop series, and career counseling: http://career.stonybrook.edu/alumni_new

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (SEP13)

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported that defenseman Benjamin Randall '18 (Mason, OH / Mason HS) has verbally committed to SB: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/20/recruiting-2016s-michigan-virginia-2015s-army-vermont-bellarmine-2014s-more

Benjamin Randall '18
Mason, OH / Mason HS
Defense
6'3'' 170lbs
#44

Benjamin Randall '18 has started since his freshman year for the #2 ranked team in Ohio.  

You can read more about Randall's commitment from Rob Young at Cincy Royals here: http://cincyroyalsboys.assn.la/News.asp?org=cincyroyalsboys#439331

-2012 Stats: 1G, 57GB (15-4 record)

-2013 Stats: 2G, 90GB (17-3 record)

-Cincy Royals

-2013 1st team All Region

-2013 Honorable Mention All State

-Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star

-Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Rising Seniors

You can see highlight videos of Randall at Hudl here: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/333797/highlights/50149375


Click on the image above to see multiple highlight videos of Benjamin Randall '18 in action from 2011-2013.

Tom Peace at Top Lax Recruits listed Randall as one of the top ten players that shined at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff and wrote: "... moves the ball well up the field on clears... nice checks and will be aggressive when going after a ground ball... not afraid to run the ball up the field to the offensive end.": http://toplaxrecruits.com/recruiting-wrap-ten-players-that-shined-at-the-baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1/

Benjamin Randall '18 impressed at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff.  Randall is also an honor student at Mason HS.

Spike Malangone of Lacrosse Recruits also attended, and said of Randall: "... big, physical player... ideal size and a strong, athletic frame... moves his feet well defending, and opens his hips well to run with dodgers... excellent stick... impressive getting the ball off the ground and legging it upfield." http://lacrosserecruits.com/news/featured/featured-five-baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1-2014/

Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse was also present, stating that Randall: "... has a big, athletic frame... good range... capacity to play all over the box... active on the ball and when the ball was on the ground, threw hard checks and did a nice job closing out shooters." http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/06/16/baltimore-summer-kickoff-session-1-all-star-games

NEWSLETTER 26sep13

-The Fight for Edward continues through October 4th, 2013.  Alums and supporters can still contribute the cause of Ed DeLaura '00, who has suddenly contracted a rare brain disease.  You can help by reading Ed's story and purchasing a towel here: http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13 


The Fight for Edward has been a success so far, meeting approximately 84% of its goal with just over a week to go.

The campaign ends with another fundraiser, to be held at the Park Bench the night before Homecoming 2013.  Details below:

The Fight for Edward
The Park Bench http://www.thebenchbar.com/
1095 Route 25a
Stony Brook, NY 11790
9pm-11pm 
Open Bar & Buffet $30
Raffle & Silent Auction

You can join SB Lacrosse alums and supporters at the Park Bench on 10/4/13 to raise money for the Fight for Edward.

NEWSLETTER 25sep13

-Inside Lacrosse posted Fall Ball photos and updates via Twitter, which included a photo from freshman Alex Corpolongo '17 on SB Lacrosse putting in extra workouts after practice: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/05/fall-practice-begins-your-photos


Click on the image to see SB Lacrosse hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2014 season.


-Marymount Lacrosse has announced that recently graduated JJ Laforet '13 has become a graduate assistant coach for the Saints: http://www.marymount.edu/athletics/mLacrosse/staff.aspx


JJ Laforet '13 will help coach Marymount while also pursuing a Masters in Business Administration.


-Stony Brook News reported on the opening of Frey Hall, a renovation of the Old Chemistry building, which was built in 1962.  The project was partially funded by alumnus Dr. Robert Frey, who was also instrumental in the construction of the first campus hotel, the SB Hilton Garden Inn: http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/What_Was_Old_is_New_Again_SBU_Commemorates_the_Opening_of_Frey_Hall_A_High_Tech-Dedicated_Classroom_Building.shtml


Frey Hall is a high-tech classroom-only facility that retrofitted the Old Chemistry building with 1,971 new seats, three lecture halls, and modern teaching and learning technologies.  

NEWSLETTER 24sep13

-Laxpower listed the 2013 Fall Ball schedule for Division I, revealing that SB Lacrosse will play Team Scotland in an exhibition match on 10/12/13 at LaValle Stadium: http://www.laxpower.com/common/FallBall_Men.php


Senior George Benitez '14 will lead the Seawolves into action against Team Scotland on 10/12/13 at LaValle Stadium.  


-Ryan Restivo of NYC Buckets toured the SB Arena and took photos of the construction: http://nycbuckets.com/2013/09/photo-gallery-stony-brook-arena-construction/


Click on the image above to see photos of the construction of the SB Arena.  

You can see another construction photo from SB Athletics via Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SBAthletics/status/380066032255131649/photo/1


The renovated SB Arena will rotate the old format ninety degrees, so that fans entering from the main entrance will be standing at mid-court.

Kevin Doyle of College Basketball Talk also picked up the story and posted the photos here: http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/22/photos-of-stony-brooks-new-arena-construction/

NEWSLETTER 21sep13

-The Fight for Edward is only halfway complete and the Organization would like to thank the alums and the SB Lacrosse community for its contribution.  You can still contribute to the cause of Ed DeLaura '00 by clicking here: http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13 


The Fight for Edward has been a resounding success, meeting 80% of its goal only halfway through the fundraiser.

Since undergoing surgery, Ed DeLaura '00 has now been diagnosed with Glioma, a form of brain cancer.  Currently, the tumors are low-grade, however, it is likely to increase to high-grade soon.  Ed is facing a difficult future and more chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.  Nevertheless, Ed has remained in good spirits and would like to thank the alumni for their support.

Coach Nagle and the team have created a get well soon video for Ed that you can find here: 


Click on the image above to see Coach Nagle and the varsity send a get well message to Ed DeLaura '00.

Please spread the word for Ed's cause.  All funds raised will go directly to Ed and his family.  Alumni are free to purchase as many towels as they like.  Please also forward on to anyone who may be interested in contributing.

If you are interested in contacting Ed directly, please email the Webmaster.  

NEWSLETTER 20sep13

-Stony Brook News posted the latest US News & World Report National Rankings for 2014, which includes SB ranked at #82 for the Best National Universities in America: http://commcgi.cc.stonybrook.edu/am2/publish/General_University_News_2/SBU_Jumps_10_Spots_in_Latest_US_News_World_Report_National_Ranking_Moves_Up_6_Spots_in_the_Top_Public_Universities_Ranking.shtml


Stony Brook University jumped up ten spots to #82 in the US News & World Report Rankings for the Best National Universities in America.

SB also moved up ten spots in the previous year in 2013, moving from #102 to #92.


For 2014, SB was also ranked 34th amongst the Top National Public Universities.  

You can also find the full listing for SB here: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/stony-brook-university-suny-2838

NEWSLETTER 19sep13

-Lacrosse Magazine reported on Kevin Crowley '11 being named MLL MVP: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/082213_crowley_earns_mll_mvp_award


Of the sixteen first place votes for MLL MVP, Kevin Crowley '11 (left) received ten, the next highest player receiving four.

-SB Alumni & Friends posted details for Wolfstock 2013, the annual Homecoming event featuring SB Football on October 5th, 2013: http://alumniandfriends.stonybrook.edu/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=486&cerid=0&cdt=10%2f5%2f2013&erid=9721475&trid=d3e1c9b3-a051-4aa2-af73-7298ce739bcf

-Suffolk County Community College announced that former SB goalie Greg Taylor '98 was named Head Coach of SCCC Lacrosse: http://www.sunysuffolkathletics.com/sports/mlax/coaches/Chamberlain_Brendan

Former captain Greg Taylor '98 lead the country in save percentage in 1998 and was named to the North/South Senior Game. Taylor also won the 1992 Long Island Championship at Lynbrook High School.

Former SB defenseman Pat Day '13 will also join the staff as Assistant Coach for SCCC.



-Scott Henry of the Bleacher Report ranked the top 10 best returning big men in college basketball, including forward Jameel Warney at #9: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1733924-ranking-college-basketballs-10-best-returning-big-men-in-2013-14-season

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 18sep13

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor covered the 2013 NLL Draft, which included midfielder JJ Laforet '13 going to the Minnesota Swarm in the fifth round: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/09/16/nll-entry-draft-live/


JJ Laforet '13 finished his career with All America East honors in 2013, picking up 31 ground balls and scoring 4G in only eight games.  

Chavez also mentions Kevin Crowley '11 in the article, stating that Crowley was the first pick in the 2011 draft.

Before the draft, Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor listed the Top 50 NLL prospects, including JJ Laforet '13 at #33: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/09/11/national-lacrosse-league-entry-draft-il-indoors-top-50-prospects-31-50/


Stamp said JJ Laforet '13: "... showed some offensive skill in his junior days.  He posted 58 points, including 26 goals... followed that up with 26- and 41-point seasons... developed more into a defensive player".

You can also read more from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/091713aaa.html


-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse reviewed the MLL's Hamiltion Nationals 2013 season, including an interview with Kevin Crowley '11: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/04/nationals-optimistic-2014-mll-season


Kevin Crowley '11 was named both the MLL Offensive Player of the Year and the MLL MVP in 2013.

NEWSLETTER 17sep13

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor covered the 2013 NLL Draft, which included midfielder JJ Laforet '13 chosen in the fifth round to the Minnesota Swarm: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/09/16/nll-entry-draft-live/

JJ Laforet '13 was chosen in the fifth round, 42nd overall in the NLL Draft by the Minnesota Swarm.  

-Cincy Royals Lacrosse has reported that rising senior defenseman Benjamin Randall '18 (Mason, OH / Mason HS) has verbally committed to play for SB Lacrosse: http://leagueathletics.com/News.asp?n=79388&org=cincyroyalsboys#439331

In 2013 Benjamin Randall '18 was named All State and All Region after registering 2G, 90 ground balls, and a 17-3 record for the second-ranked team in Ohio. 

-Danielle Bernstein of Inside Lacrosse previewed the SB Women's Lacrosse upcoming season in a video and article here: http://women.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/11/video-stony-brook-prepares-fallball

-Mike Wilkening of NBC Sports reported that former SB star running back Miguel Maysonet has signed with the Indianapolis Colts for 2013.  Maysonet will remain on the practice squad and fourth in the depth chart for the Colts: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/16/colts-sign-miguel-maysonet-to-practice-squad/

Miguel Maysonet (left), after short stops in Philadelphia and Cleveland, will remain on the Colts' practice squad for 2013.

NEWSLETTER 16sep13

-Inside Lacrosse has posted via YouTube the Google Hangout video interview with Kevin Crowley '11, which you can watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpbSS533mz0


Kevin Crowley '11 (right) interviewed with Inside Lacrosse before the MLL Championship.  Click on the image above to see the video.


-SB Athletics has revamped its homepage, GoSeawolves.org to be more interactive and to include more media: http://www.goseawolves.org/


Click on the image above to see the new SB Lacrosse webpage from SB Athletics.
SB Athletics has also launched an All Access channel, which includes highlights of various sports teams and related interviews: http://www.goseawolves.org/allaccess/


-The Organization congratulates Dennis Nafte '03 on the birth of his first child, Mackenzie Brooke Nafte on 9/8/13. 

NEWSLETTER 8sep13

-Lehigh Sports reported that Lehigh Assistant Coach Tom Compitello '11 has been named the Assistant Coach at Sacred Heart University: http://www.lehighsports.com/news/2013/9/4/MLAX_0904134122.aspx


Tom Compitello '11 coached the offense for two seasons at Lehigh, averaging nearly 11 goals per game and the nation's top man up percentage in 2012. 


-SB Athletics announced that it has partnered up with Champions Radio to broadcast Seawolves football and men's basketball games for 2013-2014.  You can read more here: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/090513aaa.html

You can tune into the action at 96.9 FM or 107.1FM or online at http://championsradio.com/


-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse posted the Top 10 Things to Watch for fall ball, including that sophomore Challen Rogers '16 is "ready to become a prime time player": http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/09/09/quint-fallballs-10-things-watch


Challen Rogers '16 had a breakout freshman year, scoring 18G, 26A from midfield.


-SB Athletics posted the 2013-2014 schedule for Men's Basketball, which includes out of conference games against Indiana, LaSalle, and VCU: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/090513aac.html

NEWSLETTER 7sep13

-Inside Lacrosse posted a preview of its October Magazine, which will feature Kevin Crowley '11 on the cover: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/08/29/october-2013-issue-available-digitally-with-exclusive-mll-international-content

Kevin Crowley '11 (right) will appear on the cover of the October issue of Inside Lacrosse Magazine.


-SB Athletics reported that through the America East, you can watch certain Seawolves sports (including lacrosse) on a televised feed for free at AmericaEast.tv: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/082313aaa.html


-SB Athletics is continuing on the to the next phase of the Locker Room Project, in which SB Lacrosse supporters may contribute to the program and received a dedicated locker in LaValle Stadium.  Please contact the Webmaster if you are interested in learning more on how to participate: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/043013aaa.html

Chris Chamberlain '94 and Sean Chamberlain '07 pose in front of their dedicated lockers. Phase One of the Locker Room Project has been a resounding success, selling over 50% of available lockers. 

-The Organization is seeking volunteers for the 2013 Career Seminar to be held on Homecoming 2013.  Participants are required to speak to the team for approximately 15-20 minutes on the importance of academics and career planning. Those interested in helping should contact the Webmaster immediately, as space is limited.

During the 2012 Career Seminar, six alumni volunteered to speak to the team, including Will Imhof '96 (above).


-SB Athletics reported on appointing Veritix to be its new exclusive ticket provider.  You can read more about Veritix and its Flash Seats patented technology here: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/090413aab.html

NEWSLETTER 5sep13

-Former SB Lacrosse attackman Ed DeLaura '00 has fallen ill and needs your support.  Ed has suddenly contracted Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, an autoimmune disease.

Ed has been taking the necessary steps to get better by regularly visiting his doctors and frequent trips to the hospital.  Ed's doctors have since discovered two brain tumors, one of which is inoperable.  Ed will undergo surgery for removal in early September.  

Ed was still actively playing lacrosse recently with other SB alumni, until his diagnosis with LV.  Ed and his wife Victoria have launched The Fight for Edward, an effort to raise funds and awareness for LV and for Ed's treatment.  

Ed is a mainstay at all SB Lacrosse alumni events and regularly contributes to the program.  Ed also appears at all Alumni Games and suits up.  Ed now needs your help to offset the costs of surgery and post-surgery chemotherapy.  

Here is your chance to support a fellow alumnus- you can make a donation of $35 and receive a towel to raise awareness for LV.  Towels will be mailed out approximately in mid-October. http://www.booster.com/edwarddelaura13

Please click on the image above to make a donation to support Ed DeLaura '00.

All funds raised will go directly to Ed and his cause. Alumni are free to purchase as many towels as they like.  Please also forward on to anyone who may be interested in contributing.

You can help Ed DeLaura '00 and his wife Victoria with their cause by clicking on the photo above and contributing to The Fight for Edward.

Please contact the Webmaster immediately if you have any questions or if you are willing to do more.  The Organization will need volunteers to help spread the word and rally for Ed's cause.

OUT OF THE ARCHIVES: 1984 Bumper Sticker

-The Organization has come across an SB Lacrosse bumper sticker from 1984:


SB Athletics went by the Patriots from 1966 to 1994, when it changed to the Seawolves.

Attackman John Warrack '86 lead the team with 46G, 31A on the season:


John Warrack '86 (left) scores a goal against New England College.

In 1984, SB Lacrosse achieved an 11-3 record, its best-ever winning percentage to date (.785%). 

 
The 1984 Patriots only lost three games on the year, two of which by one goal.  Right click on the photo to enlarge.

Following the groundbreaking season, John Warrack '86 and Chris Scaduto '88 were both named to the Division III All America team:


In 1984, Ray McKenna '84 (left, #30) put up an impressive 28G, 24A from midfield, while his linemate Chris Scaduto '88 (right, #33), as freshman, scored 22G, 7A. 

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 1sep13

-Major League Lacrosse reported on the Chesapeake Bayhawks winning the 2013 MLL Championship, with Adam Rand '11 winning 171 faceoffs and picking up 35 ground balls on the season: http://mll.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=4973267&seasonid=11493

Adam Rand '11 (right) has now won two consecutive MLL Championships with the Chesapeake Bayhawks, winning 356 faceoffs over that period alone.


-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse reported on the Hamilton Nationals falling to the Chesapeake Bayhawks in the MLL Semifinals, despite Kevin Crowley '11 scoring 2G, 1A: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/08/24/mll-semifinals-chesapeake-edges-hamilton-13-12-advances-championship-sunday

Kevin Crowley '11, the 2013 MLL Player of the Year, finished the season with a career best 40G, 15A for a total of 65 points.  

You can find more about Crowley's career at Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Crowley


-Inside Lacrosse posted the cover of its October issue, which includes Kevin Crowley '11 in action: http://www.insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/08/29/october-2013-issue-available-digitally-with-exclusive-mll-international-content

Kevin Crowley '11 (right) will appear on the cover of the October issue of Inside Lacrosse Magazine, which claimed that Crowley has joined the upper-echelon of the league's midfielders.

In 2013, his third year in the MLL, Crowley shattered his career bests in points, shooting percentage and shots on goal.  Crowley lead the Nationals to a 9-5 record, their best record in club history.

You can read more coverage from Lacrosse Magazine here: http://laxmagazine.com/mll/2012-13/news/082213_crowley_earns_mll_mvp_award