O H I O S TAT E B U C K E Y E S
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
MEN’S LACROSSE
MISSION STATEMENT
The Ohio State University Department of Athletics (OSUDA) supports the University mission by providing student-athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. We commit to national leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial and community base of support by presenting outstanding intercollegiate athletic teams, which provide quality entertainment and a positive public identity for the University. MEDIA INFORMATION
Quick Facts ................................................................................................................. 2 Athletics Communications Office .............................................................................. 2 Opponent Information ................................................................................................ 3 2008 Season Outlook ..............................................................................................4-5 Rosters ....................................................................................................................... 5 Pronunciation Guide ................................................................................................... 5
THE PEOPLE. THE TRADITION. THE EXCELLENCE.
The Department of Athletics ..................................................................................6-9 The Ohio State University ...................................................................................10-13 Academic Advantages ........................................................................................14-17 Benchmark Facilities ...........................................................................................18-19 Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium ............................................................................ 20 Game Day at Ohio State .......................................................................................... 21 Media Exposure ....................................................................................................... 22 Caring for the Community ........................................................................................ 23 Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training .................................................... 24 Support Staff ............................................................................................................ 25 Ohio State Traditions ..........................................................................................26-27 Columbus, Ohio ...................................................................................................28-29 Gordon Gee, University President ............................................................................ 30 Eugene Smith, Director of Athletics ........................................................................ 31 The Big Ten Conference ........................................................................................... 32 NCAA Compliance ................................................................................................... 33
THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Head Coach Joe Breschi .....................................................................................34-35 Assistant Coaching Staff ......................................................................................... 36 Student-Athlete Biographies ..............................................................................37-51
HISTORY AND TRADITION
Peter Schell
2007 Season in Review .....................................................................................52-53 Record Book ............................................................................................................. 54 Honors and Awards.............................................................................................55-56 All-Americans .......................................................................................................... 57 Team Awards ........................................................................................................... 58 Ohio State and Professional Lacrosse ..................................................................... 59 Year-by-Year Leaders ............................................................................................... 60 Records vs. Opponents ............................................................................................ 61 Series Records vs. 2008 Opponents ........................................................................ 61 Year-by-Year Results ...........................................................................................62-65 Letterwinners ......................................................................................................66-68
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Editor - Leann Parker Assistant AD for Creative Services - Diana Sabau Graphic Designer - Taurean Jones Photographers - Michael Abramson (Courtesy Roy Lichtenstein Foundation), Chance Brockway, Chance Brockway Jr., Scott Brockway, Hal Clark, Colorado Mammoth, Kevin Fitzsimons, Terry Gilliam, V. Scott Gilmore, Rebecca Gray, Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mark Hall, Los Angeles Riptide, Jo McCulty, Emily Meyer, OSU Biomedical Communications, OSU Photo Archives, Ohio State University Relations, Lance Parker, Michael Pogany (The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium), Rick Prebeg, Carole Rosing, Jamie Sabau, Dale Sparks, Dan Trittschuh, Will Schilling, Gail Wadley, Tom Wolf (AllSport) Printing - Ohio State University Printing Services and Reprographics, Columbus, Ohio. Front Cover - Kevin Buchanan, Ricky Pages, Josh Funk Back Cover - Scott Matthews, Joel Dalgarno, Jeff Ryan This publication has been prepared to assist in your coverage of Ohio State athletics. Every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy and thoroughness. On behalf of the Department of Athletics, we would like to thank you for your coverage of Ohio State’s 36 intercollegiate varsity sports and look forward to working with you again this year. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or need assistance.
UNIVERSITY FACTS
Location ...........................................Columbus, Ohio (pop. 1.5m) Founded ............................................................................... 1870 Enrollment ........................................50,818 (Columbus campus) Nickname ..................................................................... Buckeyes Colors ............................Scarlet (PMS 200) and Gray (PMS 429) Mascot ............................................................... Brutus Buckeye President .............................................................. E. Gordon Gee Director of Athletics .............................................. Eugene Smith Assistant AD/Men’s Lacrosse .................................. T.J. Shelton Faculty Representative ............................................. John Bruno
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
Members of the working media interested in obtaining credentials should contact Leann Parker in the athletics communications office at 614-688-0294.
CREDENTIAL PICK-UP
Credentials may be picked up in the athletics communications office in Room 124 St. John Arena prior to the game. All remaining credentials will be placed at the media pass gate and will be available one hour prior to the beginning of the game. The media pass gate is located at the southwest entrance of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Proper identification is required to obtain credentials and they are not transferable.
MEN’S LACROSSE HISTORY
All-time Record ................................................. 381-344-5 (.525) All-Americans ........................................................................ 23 Conference ...............................Great Western Lacrosse League GWLL Championships .........................5 (1986-88-99co-03co-04) GWLL MVPs ............................................................................. 4 All-GWLL Selections .............................................................. 78 MLA Players of the Year ........................................................... 2 All-MLA Selections .............................................................. 103 North-South All-Star Game Selections .................................. 18 Academic All-Big Ten Selections .......................................... 120 OSU Scholar-Athlete Honors ................................................ 223 Home Facility ........... Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium (10,000)
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
Media wishing to conduct interviews with any member of the Ohio State lacrosse team should contact Leann Parker in the athletics communications office. Please call at least one day in advance to allow setup time.
ROAD REQUESTS
Please direct all credential requests for Ohio State’s road games to the host school’s sports information director (see opponent information on page 3).
PRACTICES
During the months of January and February, the Buckeyes practice from 8-10 a.m. on the indoor turf field in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. In March, April and May, when weather permits, the Buckeyes will practice from 8-10 a.m. on the outdoor grass field north of the WHAC.
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
2007 IN REVIEW
Overall Record ........................................................................ 9-5 GWLL Record .................................................................4-1/2nd Postseason ..........................................................................None All-GWLL Selections .................. 7 (4 first team, 3 second team) Final National Rank .............................................................. 19th
WEEKLY RELEASE
The weekly release, which includes notes and statistics, is available each week on the official Ohio State Department of Athletics web site at: OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Media members that would like to be on the men’s lacrosse email distribution list should contact Leann Parker (parker.387@osu.edu).
Leann Parker
Men’s Lacrosse Contact
Assistant Athletics Director/Communications ...... Dan Wallenberg Director ...........................................................................Shelly Poe Associate Director ......................................................Leann Parker Assistant Directors ..................Jerry Emig, Pat Kindig, D.C. Koehl, Tim Stried, Courtney Walerius, Danielle Warner, Adam Widman Graduate Intern ............................................................ Emily Meyer Men’s Lacrosse Contact ..............................................Leann Parker Office Phone ................................................... 614-688-0294 Cell Phone ...................................................... 614-266-4309 E-mail .................................................. parker.387@osu.edu Mailing Address ....................................... Rm. 124, St. John Arena 410 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH 43210-1166 GAMEDAY MANAGEMENT PHONE NUMBERS Lacrosse Press Box ......................................... 614-247-7108 Facility Operations ......................................... 614-292-9450 Ticket Office ................................................... 614-292-2624 Marketing ...................................................... 614-292-3672 Training Room ................................................ 614-292-1165 Equipment Room ........................................... 614-292-1679
2008 SEASON
Letterwinners Returning/Lost ........................................... 31/13 Starters Returning/Lost ......................................................... 7/3 All-GWLL Selections Returning/Lost ..................................... 6/1
MEDIA GAME SERVICES
Game notes and starting lineups will be made available to the media prior to each game. Scoring summaries will be distributed to the media about 10 minutes following the game. Any additional requests should be directed to Leann Parker.
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach ............................................................. Joe Breschi 11th year, North Carolina ’90 OSU/Career Record (Years) ......................................... 81-57 (10) GWLL Record .................................................................... 30-17 Assistant Coach .............. Nick Myers, third year, Springfield ‘01 Assistant Coach ........Anthony Gilardi, third year, Ohio State ’04 Volunteer Coach .................Bill Katsaros, first year, Oakland ‘03 Trainer ...................................................................Angie Beisner Lacrosse Office Phone ........................................... 614-292-9017 Lacrosse Office Fax ............................................... 614-292-9195
RADIO AND TV BROADCASTS
Members of the media wishing to broadcast Ohio State games should contact the athletics communications office at least 48 hours prior to the date.
POSTGAME PROCEDURES
Interviews will begin 10 minutes after the game ends. There is no formal press conference; interviews will be held on the field or by the teams’ locker rooms. A member of the Ohio State athletics communications office will assist with interviews.
PHOTOGRAPHERS OHIO STATE 2008 SCHEDULE Sat. Feb. 16 NAVY Noon Sun. Feb. 24 COLGATE Noon Sat. March 1 at Bucknell 1 p.m. Sat. March 8 PENN STATE Noon Sat. March 15 at Robert Morris 11 a.m. Tues. March 18 at Villanova 7 p.m. Sat. March 22 UMBC 11 a.m. Sat. March 29 at Quinnipiac* 1 p.m. Wed. April 2 BELLARMINE* 7 p.m. Sun. April 6 AIR FORCE* Noon 1 p.m. Sat. April 12 vs. North Carolina1 Sat. April 19 DENVER* 11 a.m. Sun. April 27 at Notre Dame* Noon GWLL Tournament, Birmingham, Mich. Fri. May 2 Semifinals 5/7:30 p.m. Sun. May 4 Final Noon All gametimes local to site; *GWLL game; all home games in BOLD CAPS and played at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium or North Turf Field (except April 19 vs. Denver in Ohio Stadium); 1Boys’ Latin, Baltimore, Md.
Photo passes are issued to daily newspapers, wire services and special periodical publications.
PHOTO REQUESTS
All still photography requests of Ohio State players and coaches must be faxed or e-mailed to Diana Sabau. She can be reached by phone at 614-688-0664, by fax at 614-292-8547 or by email at sabau.2@osu.edu.
OHIOSTATEBUCKEYES.COM
This is the official web site of the Ohio State Athletics Department. A wide variety of athletics department information can be found on the site, including links to all 36 varsity sports. Accessible on the men’s lacrosse page are complete season statistics for both the team and individuals, career statistics for current Buckeyes, game recaps and box scores and weekly and special releases.
Chris Friel
VIDEO SERVICES
For information regarding video services and game footage (if available), contact Mark Smith, manager of video services at 614-688-5359.
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OPPONENT INFORMATION
NAVY MIDSHIPMEN Feb. 16 • Noon • Columbus, Ohio Location .................................Annapolis, Md. Colors ............................ Navy Blue and Gold Conference ............................. Patriot League Head Coach ............................. Richie Meade Alma Mater ......................North Carolina ‘76 Career Record/Years .....................137-92/17 Navy Record/Years ........................110-69/13 2007 Record ........................................... 11-4 2007 Patriot League Record/Finish .....6-0/1st Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 24/12 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 5/5 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... 9th Series Record ........................ Navy leads 3-1 Last Meeting ...........at Navy 9, OSU 3 (2006) Lacrosse SID ........................ Stacie Michaud Office Phone ............................ 410-293-8954 E-mail ............................ michaud@usna.edu Website ............................... NavySports.com COLGATE RED RAIDERS Feb. 24 • Noon • Columbus, Ohio Location .................................. Hamilton, N.Y. Colors .................... Maroon, Gray and White Conference ............................. Patriot League Head Coach ...................................Jim Nagle Alma Mater ................................... Loyola ‘92 Career Record/Years .....................117-76/13 Colgate Record/Years .......................52-37/6 2007 Record ........................................... 11-5 2007 Patriot League Record/Finish ....5-1/2nd Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 35/10 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 6/4 2008 Preseason Rank ............................. 21st Series Record .................... Colgate leads 1-0 Last Meeting .......... CU 11, at OSU 10 (1998) Lacrosse SID ....................... Meredith Rieder Office Phone ............................ 315-228-7566 E-mail ................. mrieder@mail.colgate.edu Website ..................... gocolgateraiders.com BUCKNELL BISON March 1 • 1 p.m. • Lewisburg, Pa. Location ..................................Lewisburg, Pa. Colors ................................. Orange and Blue Conference ............................. Patriot League Head Coach .......................... Frank Fedorjaka Alma Mater .................................. Hobart ‘89 Career Record/Years .........................56-43/7 Bucknell Record/Years ......................17-12/2 2007 Record ........................................... 11-4 2007 Patriot League Record/Finish .... 4-2/3rd Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................ 23/5 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 8/2 2008 Preseason Rank ............................. 17th Series Record ...................Bucknell leads 3-0 2007 Meeting ............... Bucknell 7, at OSU 6 Lacrosse SID ...................................Jon Terry Office Phone ............................ 570-577-3121 E-mail .............................terry@bucknell.edu Website .......................... bucknellbison.com PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS March 8 • Noon • Columbus, Ohio Location .......................... University Park, Pa. Colors ................................... Blue and White Conference ............... ECAC Lacrosse League Head Coach ................................. Glenn Thiel Alma Mater ............................Penn State ’66 Career Record/Years ...................214-199/40 PSU Record/Years ........................210-158/30 2007 Record ............................................. 5-8 2007 ECAC Record/Finish .................. 3-4/5th Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 26/12 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 5/5 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ........................PSU leads 10-1 2007 Meeting ..................... OSU 10, at PSU 8 Lacrosse SID ..............................Pat Donghia Office Phone ............................ 814-865-1757 E-mail .................................. pad11@psu.edu Website ............................ GoPSUsports.com ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS March 15 • 1 p.m. • Moon Township, Pa. Location ..........................Moon Township, Pa. Colors .....................Blue and White with Red Conference ...... Colonial Athletic Association Head Coach ................................... Bear Davis Alma Mater .............. Wilmington College ’97 RMU Record/Years .............................4-35/3 Career Record/Years ..........................30-64/7 2007 Record ............................................. 3-9 2007 CAA Record/Finish ................... 0-6/7th Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................ 21/5 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ......................... OSU leads 3-0 2007 Meeting .........at Ohio State 13, RMU 5 Lacrosse SID ............................Erik Kaminski Office Phone ............................. 412-262-8541 E-mail ................................sidga02@rmu.edu Website ....................www.rmu.edu/athletics VILLANOVA WILDCATS March 18 • 7 p.m. • Villanova, Pa. Location ....................................Villanova, Pa. Colors ................................... Blue and White Conference ...... Colonial Athletic Association Head Coach ........................ Michael Corrado Alma Mater ...............................Villanova ’87 Career Record/Years .............................7-7/1 Villanova Record/Years ..........................7-7/1 2007 Record ............................................. 7-7 2007 CAA Record/Finish .................. 2-4/t-5th Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 25/18 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 4/6 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ......................... OSU leads 1-0 Last Meeting ........... OSU 13, at VU 4 (1964) Lacrosse SID ...........................................TBA Office Phone ............................ 610-519-4120 E-mail ......................................................TBA Website .................................. villanova.com UMBC RETRIEVERS March 22 • 11 a.m. • Columbus, Ohio Location ................................. Baltimore, Md. Colors .................................... Black and Gold Conference ........... America East Conference Head Coach .........................Don Zimmerman Alma Mater ....................... John Hopkins ‘76 Career Record/Years ...................174-106/21 UMBC Record/Years .....................101-90/14 2007 Record ........................................... 11-6 2007 America East Record/Finish .... 4-1/t-1st Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 32/11 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 5/5 2008 Preseason Rank ............................. 15th Series Record ...................... UMBC leads 4-2 2007 Meeting ................ at UMBC 11, OSU 9 Lacrosse SID ................................ Steve Levy Office Phone ............................ 410-455-3994 E-mail .................................slevy@umbc.edu Website ........................ umbcretrievers.com QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS March 29 • 1 p.m. • Hamden, Conn. Location .................................Hamden, Conn. Colors .....................................Navy and Gold Conference ...........................................GWLL Head Coach ..................................Eric Fekete Alma Mater .............................. Skidmore ‘89 Career Record/Years .........................27-54/6 QU Record/Years ...............................27-54/6 2007 Record ............................................. 7-9 2007 GWLL Record/Finish ............... 5-3/t-4th Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 26/20 Starters Returning/Lost ........................... 4/6 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ......................... OSU leads 6-0 2007 Result ............... at Ohio State 14, QU 6 Lacrosse SID ....................................Greg Ott Office Phone ............................ 203-582-5387 E-mail .........................gnott@quinnipiac.edu Website ................... quinnipiacbobcats.com BELLARMINE KNIGHTS April 2 • 7 p.m. • Columbus, Ohio Location ................................... Louisville, Ky. Colors ................................Silver and Scarlet Conference ...........................................GWLL Head Coach .......................... Jack McGetrick Alma Mater ...................... Cortland State ‘72 Career Record/Years ......................110-94/13 Bellarmine Record/Years ..................23-20/3 2007 Record ........................................... 3-10 GWLL Record/Finish ........................ 1-4/t-4th Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 26/14 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 4/6 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ......................... OSU leads 1-0 2007 Result ............... Ohio State 13, at BU 9 Lacrosse SID ................................. Nels Popp Office Phone ............................ 502 452-8380 E-mail .......................npopp@bellarmine.edu Website .................bellarmine.edu/athletics AIR FORCE FALCONS April 6 • Noon • Columbus, Ohio Location ....................................USAFA, Colo. Colors .................................... Blue and Silver Conference ...........................................GWLL Head Coach ................................... Fred Acee Alma Mater ...................... Cortland State ’63 Career Record/Years ................ 347-214-1/40 AFA Record/Years ...........................35-95/10 2007 Record ............................................ 2-10 2007 GWLL Record/Finish .............. 1-4/t-4th Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 28/11 Starters Returning/Lost ........................... 5-5 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... NR Series Record ..................... OSU leads 12-10 2007 Result ........................ OSU 10, at AFA 6 Lacrosse SID ................... Melissa McKeown Office Phone ............................ 719-333-9025 E-mail ............melissa.mckeown@usafa.edu Website .................. GoAirForceFalcons.com NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS April 12 • 1 p.m. • Baltimore, Md. (Boys’ Latin) Location ...............................Chapel Hill, N.C. Colors .....................Carolina Blue and White Conference ..........Atlantic Coast Conference Head Coach .................................. John Haus Alma Mater ......................North Carolina ‘83 UNC Record/Years .............................50-46/7 Career Record/Years ......................177-74/32 2007 Record ............................................ 10-6 2007 ACC Record/Finish .................... 0-3/3rd Letterwinners Returning ........................... 41 Starters Returning ...................................... 10 2008 Preseason Rank ............................... 5th Series Record ....................... UNC leads 13-0 2007 Meeting ..UNC 14, OSU 10 (Baltimore) Lacrosse SID ...............................Dave Lohse Office Phone ............................ 919-962-7257 E-mail .......................dlohse@uncaa.unc.edu Website ............................. TarHeelBlue.com DENVER PIONEERS April 19 • 11 a.m. • Columbus, Ohio Game played in Ohio Stadium Location .................................... Denver, Colo. Colors ................................Crimson and Gold Conference ...........................................GWLL Head Coach ..............................Jamie Munro Alma Mater ................................... Brown ’89 Career Record/Years ..........................73-55/9 DU Record/Years ................................73-55/9 2007 Record ............................................. 9-7 2007 GWLL Record/Finish ................. 3-2/3rd Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 16/23 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 5/8 2008 Preseason Rank ............................. 25th 2007 Result ................... OSU 10, at DU 9 OT Series Record ......................... OSU leads 8-4 Lacrosse SID ........................ Celya McCullah Office Phone ............................ 303-871-4990 E-mail ......................celya.mccullah@du.edu Website ....................... DenverPioneers.com NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH April 28 • Noon • Columbus, Ohio Location ..............................Notre Dame, Ind. Colors ......................................Gold and Blue Conference ...........................................GWLL Head Coach ............................Kevin Corrigan Alma Mater ................................. Virginia ’88 Career Record/Years ...................177-107/21 ND Record/Years ...........................167-92/19 2007 Record ........................................... 11-4 2007 GWLL Record/Finish ..................5-0/1st Letterwinners Returning/Lost .............. 17/10 Starters Returning/Lost ............................ 5/3 2008 Preseason Rank ............................. 10th Series Record ....................... ND leads 23-21 2007 Result .........................ND 12, at OSU 6 Lacrosse SID ............................. Sean Carroll Office Phone ............................ 574-631-7516 E-mail ...............................carroll.64@nd.edu Website ...........................................und.com
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Chris Fields
Ricky Pages
Chris Fields
SEASON OUTLOOK
THE 2008 BUCKEYE SQUAD Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 31/13 Starters Returning/Lost: 7/3 Captains: Kevin Buchanan, Josh Funk, Ricky Pages Head Coach: Joe Breschi, 11th year BRESCHI ON THE 2008 TEAM: “I’m extremely pleased with the preseason leadership of the senior class and how well the team has responded and come together as a group. More than any team we’ve had in the past, this group has encouraged more team activities throughout the year, from community service activities to team paintball Saturdays. They are a tight group of guys led by three terrific captains in Kevin Buchanan, Ricky Pages and Josh Funk who have taken great pride in our team’s success both in the classroom and on the playing field.” GOALIE: Top Returnee Stefan Schroder (Sr., 6-1, 180) 2007 Second Team All-GWLL BRESCHI ON THE GOALIES: “We have the good fortune of returning our starter from a year ago in Stefan Schroder. He did a terrific job last year of controlling the defense in front of him and has helped ease the transition this fall for some of the inexperience we have at close defense. Stefan has the ability to change the outcome of a game with his tremendous quickness and saving ability. His vocal leadership and clearing game are his strength, pushing transition with his teammates and causing havoc for opponents. The experience of Brandon Freeman has solidified some depth at the goalie position.” CLOSE DEFENSE: Top Returnees Scott Matthews (Jr., 6-0, 190) Scott Foreman (So., 5-11, 200) BRESCHI TALKS ABOUT THE CLOSE DEFENSE: “Junior Scott Mathews has really stepped into the leadership role at close defense. Scott is a two-year starter who has great field sense for the game and plays solid on ball defense. His stick skills are terrific and his savvy around the cage helps the young guys around him settle in nicely. Sophomore Scott Foreman has worked extremely hard in the off-season and is determined to grab a starting spot. A hard worker, Scott brings tremendous toughness and physical play to the game. Three guys are battling for the third starting spot in senior Matt Cornell, sophomore Keith Lovett and freshman Matt Kawamoto. Each of these guys brings something special to the game, with communication, athleticism and lacrosse field sense. The depth looks solid coming into the season but we will have to play like veterans with a tough early-season schedule. Junior Tim Pedersen and a host of freshmen in Packy Campbell, TJ Smith and Andrew Klontz continue to battle the depth chart for playing time.” DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD: Top Returnees Ricky Pages (Sr., 6-2, 175) Two-time First Team All-GWLL (2006, ’07) Josh Funk (Sr., 6-0, 190) Second Team All-GWLL (2007) Chris Friel (Sr., 5-9, 175) BRESCHI’S THOUGHTS ON THE DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD: “Senior captain Ricky Pages will anchor a starting group that consists of three, four-year starters who have played since they stepped on campus. A two time first team all-conference performer, Ricky plays every opponent’s best midfielder and really enhances our team’s transition game. Senior captain Josh Funk, a second team all-conference player, has established himself as one of the premier defensive middies in the country. He plays with a vicious mentality on defense and has really improved his transition ability, becoming an offensive threat between the lines. Senior Chris Friel is a consistent performer who is versatile enough to play everywhere on the field, from wing on face-offs to mandown situations. These three guys will lead a group of inexperienced players who are determined to make an impact. Long pole midfielders led by senior Charlie Billingsley, sophomores Conor Anderson and Chris Lowery will all compete for playing time this spring. Short-stick defenders Steve McKinlay and Steve Smith have improved in the offseason and hope to make an impact this season with monster freshmen Dan Bain and Scott Lathrop chomping at the bit for serious playing time. The quality leadership from the veterans as well as the athleticism of the underclassmen should make for a deep and talented unit this year.” FACE-OFF: Top Returnee Nick Carr (Jr., 5-9, 175) BRESCHI ON THE X: “Junior midfielder Nick Carr will be called on to make a huge impact for the team this season at the face-off X. An injury-plagued career his first two seasons and a part time face-off man, Nick will play a major role in the outcome of the 2008 season. He’s worked hard to gain back his 4.4 speed from high school and he continues to gain confidence in his stick skills. After a solid fall performance, Nick should play with great confidence this year and help our inexperienced guys develop in a hurry. Longstick sophomore Keith Lovett has shown good improvement at the face-off X and will help Nick when needed.” MIDFIELD: Top Returnee James Green (So., 6-1, 185), 2008 U.S. Under-19 Team BRESCHI TALKS ABOUT THE BUCKEYE MIDFIELD “Sophomore middie and Team USA Under-19 member James Green has really developed a total game, with a terrific shot on the run and break-down ability on offense. Jim has become a two way player, gaining confidence on the defensive end and creating transition opportunity for the O. Peet Poillon, the 2007 Junior College Midfielder of the Year from Howard Community College, will make an immediate impact with the first group with his speed, quickness and outside shot. His leadership and confidence will help the young guys develop quickly. “Sophomores Ryan Lowe and Andrew Stimmel, a transfer from Penn State,
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2008 OHIO STATE MEN’S LACROSSE ROSTER
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 Name Nick Carr Bryce Woodson Ryan Lowe Peet Poillon Patrick Hansen Ryan Keneally Doug Ruhnke Chris Friel Stefan Schroder James Green Ricky Pages Scott Gerland Corey Bentine Jeff Ryan Mike Pires Joel Dalgarno Steve McKinlay Brian Lalley Jarred Bowman Brandon Freeman Zach Boyt Matt Kawamoto Andrew Stimmel Mario Ventiquattro Dan Bain Scott Lathrop Stephen Smith Tim Pedersen Peter Schell Andrew Pace Bill Curry Keith Lovett Kevin Buchanan Josh Funk Tyler Dolphin Matt Cornell Donnie Turchin Packy Campbell Conor David TJ Smith Connor Anderson Scott Foreman Scott Matthews Chris Lowery Mat Ballay Joe Gantz Cody Reynolds Andrew Klontz Charlie Billingsley TJ Powell Pos. M M M M M G A M G M D A M A A A M M M G M D M A M D M D M A G D M M A D D D D D D D D D M FO-M M D D DM-LS No. 41 25 45 13 49 19 21 33 38 1 36 31 16 39 35 42 20 8 34 46 12 10 5 22 6 48 18 26 32 3 44 43 17 30 11 28 15 4 51 47 7 14 29 9 27 40 23 37 24 2 Name Connor Anderson Dan Bain Mat Ballay Corey Bentine Charlie Billingsley Jarred Bowman Zach Boyt Kevin Buchanan (C) Packy Campbell Nick Carr Matt Cornell Bill Curry Joel Dalgarno Conor David Tyler Dolphin Scott Foreman Brandon Freeman Chris Friel Josh Funk (C) Joe Gantz Scott Gerland James Green Patrick Hansen Matt Kawamoto Ryan Keneally Andrew Klontz Brian Lalley Scott Lathrop Keith Lovett Ryan Lowe Chris Lowery Scott Matthews Steve McKinlay Andrew Pace Ricky Pages (C) Tim Pedersen Mike Pires Peet Poillon TJ Powell Cody Reynolds Doug Ruhnke Jeff Ryan Peter Schell Stefan Schroder Stephen Smith TJ Smith Andrew Stimmel Donnie Turchin Mario Ventiquattro Bryce Woodson Pos. D M M M D M M M D M D G A D A D G M M FO-M A M M D G D M D D M D D M A D D A M DM-LS M A A M G M D M D A M Hgt. 6-1 6-3 6-5 6-1 6-2 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-9 5-9 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-2 5-11 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-1 5-9 5-10 Wgt. 175 190 220 175 205 170 180 185 175 175 200 165 180 170 165 200 160 185 190 215 175 185 185 180 175 200 185 170 205 185 190 190 175 175 175 190 170 170 185 200 170 170 170 180 180 185 190 185 175 180 Cl. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Sr. r-So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. r-So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Hometown Worthington, Ohio Virginia Beach, Va. The Woodlands, Texas Columbus, Ohio Birmingham, Mich. Cincinnati, Ohio Pittsburgh, Pa. Cockeysville, Md. Berwyn, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Ellicott City, Md. Wilton, Conn. Port Coquitlam, B.C. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Bethlehem, Pa. Timonium, Md. Salem, N.H. Northfield, N.H. Poolesville, Md. Wooster, Ohio Wayne, Pa. Doylestown, Pa. Annapolis, Md. Springfield, Va. St. James, N.Y. Silver Spring, Md. Orchard Park, N.Y. Columbus, Ohio Madison, N.J. Fairport, N.Y. Commack, N.Y. Nottingham, Md. Coquitlam, B.C. Orchard Park, N.Y. East Rockaway, N.Y. Nyack, N.Y. Saanichton, B.C. Cranberry Township, Pa. Columbus, Ohio Hilliard, Ohio Norwalk, Conn. Syracuse, N.Y. Columbus, Ohio Kirkville, N.Y. Summit, N.J. Rye, N.Y. Murrysville, Pa. Voorhees, N.J. Carthage, N.Y. Virginia Beach, Va. Last School Dartmouth/Thomas Worthington Cape Henry Collegiate The Woodlands Upper Arlington Seaholm Archbishop Moeller Mt. Lebanon Calvert Hall Conestoga Calvert Hall Archbishop Spaulding Wilton Western Reserve (Ohio) Brother Rice Calvert Hall (Md.) Calvert Hall Bridgton Academy Tilton School Poolesville Wooster Radnor Central Bucks East Salisbury School/St. Mary’s West Springfield St. Anthony’s Sandy Spring Friends School Orchard Park Upper Arlington Madison Fairport Commack Boys’ Latin Western Reserve (Ohio) Orchard Park Lynbrook Ridgewood Stelly’s Secondary School Howard C.C./Seneca Valley Upper Arlington Hilliard Davidson Brien McMahon Hobart/West Genesee Upper Arlington Onodaga C.C./East Syracuse-Minoa Westminster School (Conn.) Rye Penn State/Franklin Regional Eastern Regional Carthage Central Salisbury School
Head Coach: Joe Breschi (North Carolina ‘90), 11th year Assistant Coach: Nick Myers (Springfield ‘01), third year Assistant Coach: Anthony Gilardi (Ohio State ‘04), third year Volunteer Coach: Bill Katsaros (Oakland ‘03), first year
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Bentine ........................................................ BEN-teen Breschi ........................................................ BRESH-ee Friel ...................................................................FREEL Lathrop ........................................................LAY-throp Lovett ..............................................................LOVE-it Poillon .........................................................POOL-yon Ruhnke .......................................................... RUN-kee
will add great speed and depth to the midfield. Both can break down a defense off the initial dodge and have great toughness between the lines. Junior Brian Lalley has stepped up his game with a solid fall performance and a terrific offseason work ethic. Two freshmen, Zach Boyt and Bryce Woodson, hope to contribute to the top two midfield lines. Zach has shown great toughness and a rifle shot on the run. Bryce adds a threat from all spots on the field and has a knack for the cage. Several other veteran middies - seniors Mat Ballay and Peter Schell, along with junior Corey Bentine and sophomore Patrick Hansen have all improved over the fall and are looking to make an impact this spring. Jarred Bowman is another young middie who has really come on in the offseason.” ATTACK: Top Returnees Kevin Buchanan (Sr., 5-10, 185), Two-time First Team All-GWLL (2006, ’07) Joel Dalgarno (Jr., 6-0, 180), First Team All-GWLL (2007) Jeff Ryan (Jr., 5-10, 170) Second Team All-GWLL (2007)
BRESCHI ON THE OHIO STATE ATTACK: “Senior captain Kevin Buchanan will spearhead the offense again this year by starting on attack and playing every minute he can. His experience and leadership will help fine-tune this veteran group of attackmen to get back their edge on offense this spring. Three-year starter Joel Dalgarno will dominate the left-handed spot again with great skills and has the best finishing ability in the program. Joel has developed his carrying and feeding skills in the offseason to be a triple threat on attack. Right-hander Jeff Ryan has made great strides learning the system over last season and will have a huge role in quarterbacking the offense this year. His confidence and vocal leadership will be invaluable in the spring. Sophomore Mario Ventiquattro made big steps at the end of last season as a finisher and will play a big role inside. Versatile junior Doug Ruhnke will make a huge impact at attack and midfield with his speed and quickness around the cage. Junior Andrew Pace and three freshmen, Mike Pires, Scott Gerland and Tyler Dolphin, have all developed in a hurry and could be contributors come spring time.”
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