2007 All America Team???

[wingman3227]

When are these lists coming out, I think this long of a wait is taking a lot of the luster away from the award. It is always a great honor, but a lot of fans are losing interest in this season and already looking forward to next year. These players deserve their credit for great seasons...I don't understand why these teams have not been announced this long after the season has ended. They should have been picked just after the end of the regular season. What is the deal?

[WestCoastLax15]

Are the voters have a difficult time getting their ballots in again?

[Chris Larson]

Votes were not due until last night so as to give voters a chance to observe the candidates in the national tournament.

I've got 1 or 2 stragglers I'm chasing down, but I'll try to get the announcement out by Friday night. Job and family are quite demanding right now.

MCLA Coach of the Year and Sam Sadtler Service Award wil be announced as well.

[wingman3227]

Thanks Chris,
I don't mean to sound unappreciative, but just think these guys deserve their due. I look forward to seeing the award winners...thanks again.

[Ken Lovic]

Boy wingman, I wish I had all of the free time you had to get these things done. I know you meant no harm..,,,

Most of the BOD and EC are coaches who had post season commitments. Whether it be coaching or helping run another national tournament. I am not sure when you thought this would get done but we are doing our best.

Chris did a nice job in getting us all the info and some time to look over it, call other coaches etc.... Last few years we have been rushed into it and never had time to prepare. I like the way we do it.

If we can get a better system we will but I like this step. Yes its not perfect but hard to be with so many people assisting in other areas to make things flow.

[Rob Graff]

Chris did a nice job in getting us all the info and some time to look over it, call other coaches etc.... Last few years we have been rushed into it and never had time to prepare. I like the way we do it.

I echo this. I've never felt I could actually see most of the players play before I voted, and thus was reliant upon statistics, word of mouth and occasionally bad video to vote.

This year's process, while taking more time, has at least allowed many of the voters to watch many of the players nominated, and against a hiqh caliber of competition.

[Aaron Myers]

How were the voters for the all american team selected? Does one need apply or is there another mitigating circustance that allows someone to be included in the voting process?

[Ken Lovic]

Currently it is the Exec Board and BOD (conf directors).

[wingman3227]

now I am getting a little upset by the committee...where are the selections now...it is Friday evening.....wating for them...after midnight in most of the places looking at this forum...I am dying over here...I was promised AA selections...MCLA, first league to end it's season...last league to have AA's announced...what is happening here...

[Vols2]

Take some valium and a deep breath, everything will be fine and the lists will come out eventually...I heard you didn't make the cut though, so don't get your hopes up.

[ucsblax2]

http://www.laxpower.com/all-amer/aa-lis ... Div=MCLA-A

is this correct?

[SDSULAX]

Yes, Congratulations to the recipients.

[Chris Larson]

The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse association is pleased to announce the organization’s inaugural post season awards. Included are the nomination essays for each recipient.

MCLA Coach of the Year – Joe Kerwin, University of Oregon

I have been involved with the PNCLL, USL-MDIA and subsequently the MCLA since 1999. I have watched the incredible growth of the lacrosse program at the University of Oregon, and it started in 2002 with the hiring of assistant coach Joe Kerwin. Joe brought structure, discipline, and an incredible understanding of lacrosse to Eugene when he arrived. Having played lacrosse at Roger Williams University, Joe brought the “East Coast” style of lacrosse to the state of Oregon, and the once feeble Duck Lacrosse program began to flourish.

Last season Joe took over as head coach at Oregon, and they have steadily ascended into National prominence under his direction.

In 2007, the Oregon Lacrosse program became the first PNCLL member team to hold the #1 ranking in the Nation, after shocking the entire MCLA with dominant wins over #1 Colorado State and #4 Sonoma State in one weekend – followed by another victory over the new #1 BYU only 5 days later.

Oregon played a grueling National schedule this season and finished the 2007 campaign with a 17-2 record and the #3 seed going into the National tournament. In 5 years Oregon has gone from a mediocre team in the PNCLL to a National powerhouse, and Joe Kerwin is the individual most responsible for this transformation.

If you watch an Oregon Duck Lacrosse game, you will see an incredibly disciplined team. They play as a team – relying on a tenacious ride, face-off dominance, great team defense, and an incredibly unselfish offensive scheme. Every facet of their team play is well-oiled and well-executed and obviously well-coached.

Not only does Joe do a phenomenal job with the X’s and O’s of coaching lacrosse, but he inspires his players with his quiet confidence and controlled demeanor. He doesn’t jump up and down and yell and scream. He is always professional and under control. He has a great connection with his kids and it seems they would run through a wall for him. As you watch the Ducks get ready for a contest, you see a group of young men that want to perform for their coach they so greatly respect. Most of all, the Duck players seem to be having fun.

Joe Kerwin is a fantastic coach and I urge you to consider him for the inaugural MCLA Coach of the Year award. His Ducks have had an incredible season, and he has built his team into a National Championship Contender.

Sam Sadtler Service Award – Jason Lamb, Brigham Young University

Nobody has had a greater impact on the MCLA than Jason Lamb, the head coach of the Brigham Young Cougars, and it is time we formally recognize him for all that he has done. Jason was one of the founding fathers of the USILA Intercollegiate Associates, the precursor to the MDIA/MCLA. Along with Sam Sadtler, Sonny Pieper, Bob Korba, Mickey-Miles Felton and Brian Mosher, Jason shared a vision for a national organization governing body to oversee collegiate club lacrosse and to provide a national championship tournament. The group recognized Jason’s commitment and qualifications early on, and he was elected as the first president of the USILA Intercollegiate Associates, a position he held for the first six years of the organization. As president, Jason oversaw the most impressive period of growth for the league. His leadership was integral to the MCLA becoming a more “professional” organization, with more structured governance, better defined eligibility and rules and a national tournament that improved and grew every year. In 1999 Jason led the organization to US Lacrosse, at the time the newly formed national governing body for lacrosse. That relationship was a key to the maturation of the league, and it allowed easy access to most other segments of the lacrosse world, including varsity lacrosse through the US Lacrosse Coaches Council. Jason was the first MCLA representative to that council. When Jason stepped down from the presidency of the MCLA in 2003 (still the MDIA at the time), he remained on the Executive Board in a key role as an advisor and voting member. His experience and passion continued to be incredibly valuable to the cause of the league.

Away from his MCLA administrative duties, Jason has served collegiate club lacrosse in many ways as an ambassador of the game. His team, which has won two national championships, travels the nation to play club and varsity opponents. BYU teams are known for their outstanding level of play, but they are equally known for the professional manner in which they present themselves. BYU remains the first and only college club program to televise home games on a national scale. Jason has coached on the international stage, serving three times as the head coach of the USA West team in Europe, Australia and Japan. He runs lacrosse camps in Utah and throughout the West that spread the game to hundreds of young players every year.

The MCLA would not be where it is today without Jason Lamb. It’s safe to say that lacrosse, in some ways, would not be where it is today without him. Nobody is more deserving of this award. The only question is why we haven’t given it to him before this year?

[Chris Larson]

The MCLA recognizes individual playing and academic excellence with Academic All America awards - Candidates must appear on their respective Conference’s First or Second all Conference Team and posses a cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) for the most recently completed term of study.

2007 MCLA Academic All America Honorees

Adam MacAllister – University of Pittsburgh
Andrew Brochu - Baylor University
Anthony Libera – University of Minnesota
Barrett Boody - Wheaton College
Ben Loefke – University of Buffalo
Benjamin Agadoni – Biola University
Brett Bird – Westminster College
Bryce Vankooten – Biola University
Chris Cook - Northeastern University
Cody Hart - Albertson College of Idaho
Conor Mullaney - Creighton University
Craig Sini – Northerastern University
Curtis Manning - Simon Fraser University
Dan Crissafulli - University of New Hampshire
Dane Johnson - University of Minnesota
Daniel Riddle - Sonoma State University
David Diehl - Michigan State University
David Fritzinger - Bethel University
David Gouldey - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
David Gouldey - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Dennis Sukholutsky - University of Texas
Derek Baynton - Michigan State University
Douglas G. Sutherland – University of Illinois
Eammon Brady - University of Pittsburgh
Easton Rogers - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Eric Rakoczy – University of Illinois
Garrett Simmer - Georgia Intstitute of Technology
Gavin Walsh - Salem State College
Grant A. Kelam – Lindenwood University
Ismael Mendez - San Jose State University
Jeffrey Steitz - Saint Louis University
Jeremiah Gagnon - University of New Haven
Joey Julius - University of St Thomas
John Healy – Savannah College of Art and Design
John R. Gainey – University of Illinois
John Metcalf - UNC-Charlotte
Joseph A. Dodson – University of Illinois
Kent Lighthal - Creighton University
Kyle Pydynkowski - Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lance Dunning - Florida State University
Mark Hammitt - University of Michigan
Mark Swoboda- Santa Clara University
Matt Wuerffel _ Pacific Lutheren University
Matt Ziebol - University of Minnesota-Duluth
Matthew R. Schaller - University of Missouri
Michael Shearman - University of Michigan
Mike Larson - Western Washington University
Owen Lipp - University of Buffalo
Pat McGrath - Fort Lewis College
Paul D. Arendt – University of Illinois
Peter Drake - Whitman College
Peter Roher - University of Minnesota
Philip Keebler - Sonoma State University
Riley Turchetti - Michigan State University
Rob Holub - University of New Haven
Rob Lombard - University of Florida
Ross Jensen - Augustana College
Ryan Kaufman - University of Michigan
Ryan Kelly - University of Buffalo
Ryan Trautman - Bethel University
Scott Miller - University of Oregon
Scott O'Connor - Colorado School of Mines
Sean Simmons - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Sean Simmons - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Seth Jones - Savannah College of Art and Design
Stephen Grelle - University of Missouri-Rolla
Steve Wheeler - Colorado School of Mines
Thomas Graff Jr. - University of Missouri-Rolla
Tim Tyrell - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Tim Tyrrell - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Timothy Thacher – Claremont University
Tom Lauria - University of Minnesota-Duluth
Trent Noonan - Colorado School of Mines
William James - Texas A&M University
William Rogers - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Zach Kessler – Westminster College
Zachary A. Pashea – Lindenwood University

[Chris Larson]

Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association Division B All America

First Team
Attack
Townsend Hall, University of Montana, Jr.
Brian Evans, University of Northern Colorado, So.
John Healy, Savannah College of Art and Design, So.
Brian Strauss, St John’s University, So.

Midfield
James Brand, Westminster College, Jr.
Jim Hannafin, Framingham St College, Jr.
Joe Julius, University of St Thomas, Jr.
Curt Simmons, Emory University, Jr.

Defense
Ryan Stolley, Fort Lewis College, Sr.
Mike Freeman , St John’s University, So.
Gavin Walsh, Salem State University, Sr.
Ryan Covert, Emory University, Jr.

Faceoff Specialist
Pat Costello, University of St Thomas, Sr.

Defensive Specialist
Matt Weurfful, Pacific Lutheran University, Sr.

Goalie
Collin Connery, University of Montana, So.

All America Second Team
Attack
Conor Mullaney, Creighton University, Sr.
Joe Szostack, Harding University, Sr.
Jon Ongjoco, St John’s University, Jr.
James Nebeker, Westminster College, Fr.

Midfield
Jake Schuit, Western Washington University, Jr.
Bryce Vankooten, Biola University, Sr.
Michael Murphy, Augustana College, Sr.
Christopher Kelley, Montana State University, Sr.

Defense
Ismael Thornz-Mendez, San Jose State University, Fr.
Dan Snell, Southern Oregon University, Sr.
Steve Ruane, UNC-Charlotte, So.
Josh Gronvold, Harding University, Sr.

Faceoff Specialist
Travis McCarthy, University of Montana, Jr.

Defensive Specialist
Steve Wheeler, Colorado School of Mines, So.

Goalie
Noah Symington, Western Washington University, So.

Third Team
Attack
Nic Michaelson, University of St Thomas, So.
Cody Hart, Alberston College of Idaho, Sr.
Sam Cameron, University of Montana, Fr.
Benjamin Agadoni, Biola University, Jr.
Matt Lynch, Framingham St College, So.

Midfield
Barrett Risley, Elon College, Sr.
Kent Lighthall, Creighton University, So.
Brandon Riley, Harding University, Jr.
Lucas Murrillo, UC Santa Cruz, Fr.

Defense
Zach Kessler, Westminster College, Jr.
David Dombrowski, University of New Haven, So.
Travis Nelson, Southwestern University, Sr.
Mike Zoellner, Creighton, So.
Emanuel Figlia, San Jose State University, So.

Specialist
Brett Bird, Westminster College, Fr.
Erick Arabia, UC Santa Cruz, Jr.

Goalie
Seth Jones, Savannah College of Art and Design, Grad.
Jimmy Shirley, UC Irvine, Jr.

Honorable Mention
Dan Riecks, D, Fort Lewis, So.
Trent Noonan, D, Colorado School of Mines, Jr.
Stephen Grelle, G, Missouri-Rolla, So.
Gaetano Falcone, FOGO, St Louis University, Sr.
Rob Holub, FOGO, University of New Haven, So