May 17, 2007
The season ended with a tough loss at Mount. I wanted to be angry and I wanted to be upset, but I couldn't. This team went out and took it to Mount St Mary's. They didn't play like a team that's 0-14, however, they played with the intensity of a playoff game. I have never seen some of my teammates play better than they did in our final game. I think it speaks wonders for our two coaches that a team that seemingly has been stepped on all season still comes and plays one of their best games to end the year. Coach Flanagan and Coach Sullivan have done so much for this program, and I would like to thank them because I know I am a better lacrosse player and a better person in no small part due to their guidance.
One thing we have always said is that this is probably the most talented team in Division 1, just not in lacrosse. I am going to talk about all of my teammates in the order they are listed on our roster, so that I don't forget anyone.
- Evan Shull is one of the funniest individuals I have ever met, unfortunately he is so left-handed he makes people stop and talk about how you should really have two hands to play the sport.
- Mike Schaeffer worries about his health so much that the phrase "Can you take a look at this?" is heard more around him then at a Mancuso convention. And Mike, it is a freckle.
- Ian Gallagher ... Hmm I can't seem to think of anything bad to say about this guy.
- Jeff Policicchio is one of the prettiest teammates I have ever had, and I would like to wish him luck on the 40 days and 40 nights sequel.
- Mike Gutkin looks like a mop. He weighs about 165 lbs and roughly 30 of that is hair. He also does a serious impression of Coach Sullivan.
- Brandon Waszak proves day in and day out, being a goalie for Wagner is so easy, a caveman can do it.
- Ryan Martin when he's not winding up from around the 45-yard line for a shot, he enjoys long walks on the beach, and trying to get out of practice ASAP, because seriously, he has stuff to do.
- Brian Poissant is one of my favorite teammates but recently his room has become haunted. If you see a pale ghost sneak into his room in the middle of the night tackle me, I mean it, before it breaks something.
- Ryan Pepe has probably been made fun of enough in this blog.
- Dylan Fodel has been working as hard as anyone can for the last semester to fulfill his dream of being cast next to Chuck Norris on the next Total Gym infomercial. I hope at least he can finish that.
- Matt McVie I want to say something about him but to be honest I still haven't understood one thing he has said to me. Unique New York, Unique New York.
- Sean Travis is going to pay for what he did to me.
- Andrew 'Handsome' Daly would like to say "Whats up?" to Pepe's sister Christie.
- Josh Hamilton is probably a better friend than I deserve and I carried a camera around all season so that we could get a picture together after a win. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. So Josh, I signed you up to play Water Polo, because those girls take names and kick things I am not allowed to mention in my blog. Congrats on the MAAC title Josh!
- Anthony Camacho is a great D middie except on Sundays, when he cannot practice due to religious conflicts.
- Chris Ridente just was signed to a three year deal on defense, which is a godsend because we all know offense is a waste of time anyways -- ask Chris Albert.
- Mike Hess has a shooting percentage lower than the average rainfall of Phoenix, Arizona.
- Mac Schilcher, I just had to look up your last name Mac. I'm sorry but I have been here awhile and I have never heard anyone say it. Also B+ on the beard.
- Dan Brown if you are out there Dan, good luck.
- Anthony Scanlon. Seriously Scanlon I lent you two tennis balls at the start of the semester. Please return them.
- Drew Mueller was shafted by the all-conference comittee. As of May 11th, He guarded five of the top twenty scorers in the nation. Combined those five had 21 points against Wagner. Sounds like a lot until you consider that this year those five combined for 259 points total. Drew played the entire season without a safety net against a fourth of the top scoring players in the country.
- Larry Dilione is the nicest person ever to receive four penalties during one ground ball. What happens when he walks out onto the field, only Dr. Robert Bruce Banner really understands.
- John Fiorini worked hard all year to become Drew Mueller's Luigi. John keep working hard I promise Drew can't get all the credit forever. Also, put some sleeves on.
- Greg Trenti has been stretching around the field all semester trying to get healthy. Unfortunately, his knees are as strong as a Styrofoam peanut.
- Ian Ryan has earned the nickname 'Mr. Glass' due to the fact that he can't sneeze without spraining something.
- Joe Kross is my favorite person to throw a pass to. He is also my least favorite person to play video games with. The Rocket Launcher? Again? How do you sleep at night Joe?
- Al Staab has really grown up this semester, from being someone who bullies people around to someone who is afraid of Drew. Welcome to Wagner Al, and don't worry, we all are.
- Scotty Leung led our man down to a 30th in the nation rating, which is impressive considering we did not win a game. We were so bad before he joined our "Man Down" even Paul Walker would not return our calls. If only Bow Wow could join next season...
- Jim Okum is one of the most dedicated people I have ever met. If he had not met Trenti he really could have been something.
- Anyone still reading, thanks for supporting my blog, but seriously enough is enough so I'll skip to the end.
All in all we could have won more, and we could have had better players, but I don't think we could have had a better group of guys. I love this team. Thank you guys for four years I will never forget.
