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Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse News |
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July 13, 2009 |
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Fighting Irish Receive Commitments From Nine Student-Athletes
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NOTRE DAME, Ind. University of Notre Dame mens lacrosse head coach Kevin Corrigan has announced the commitment of nine student-athletes who will join the program beginning in the 2010 season. The newcomers hail from six different states, including four from Maryland.
Among the nine standouts, there are three Under Armour All-Americans, which are the most in program history for a single recruiting class. The class features two attackmen, four midfielders, two defensemen and one goalie.
"I think this is one of the best classes weve ever signed, says Corrigan. We have players at every position that we think can come in and compete for playing time right away. We couldnt be more happy with the quality and depth at every position.
Here is a breakdown of Notre Dames incoming freshman class
Tyler Andersen Defense Wayne, Pa./Radnor
Two-sport letterwinner in football and lacrosse and Radnor High School
earned varsity letters in both sports in each of his final three years
served as team captain of both squads his senior year
named to the 2009 all-state team
two-time all-league selection
also a two-time all-Delaware County and all-Main-Line pick
selected as his teams defensive MVP
two-time team captain
led his team in ground balls his final three seasons
established school record for ground balls in a career
was named MVP, as well as a member of the all-conference and all-county teams junior year in lacrosse and both junior and senior seasons in football
was a member of the Radnor Recreation Department
father played football for Bucknell University
has one sibling.
Corrigan on Andersen
Ty Andersen is an athlete first right now, but a player with a great instinct for the game. Hes continued to refine his lacrosse skills. Hell keep getting better and his best lacrosse is in front of him. I think he proved this year that hes ready to play at a very high level.
Pat Cotter Midfield Olney, Md./Georgetown Prep
Under Armour All-American
an Under Armour Senior All-American Classic participant
a USL high school All-American
a two-sport athlete at Georgetown Prep, earning a combined seven varsity letters in football (3) and lacrosse (4)
Georgetown Prep went 20-3 during his senior season in lacrosse en route to winning their league and finishing 13th nationally
team went 83-7 during his four-year career
helped Georgetown Prep go undefeated and finish nationally ranked, all on the way to capturing a conference, regional and state championships his freshman year
team achieved national ranking during his sophomore and junior campaigns as well
was chosen as team captain for both football and lacrosse teams as a senior
participated as a member of the Under Armour Underclassmen team in 2007 and 2008
first team all-state in 2008 and 2009
two-time member of the Maryland Free State lacrosse team
notched 30 goals, 20 assists and 75 ground balls as a senior
2009 conference (IAC) champions in lacrosse
was No. 4 prospect according to the Inside Lacrosse rising senior list
high school teammate of fellow Irish signee John Kemp
three-year starter in football at running back and linebacker
has two siblings
father played rugby at Holy Cross and grandfather, Tom, played baseball for Iona.
Corrigan on Cotter
Pat Cotter may be the most celebrated of our group coming in. Hes very skilled and does a lot of things well. Hes very athletic and has played in an excellent program. Hes been playing at a high level so hell have a chance to come in and compete right away.
Quinn Cully Midfield Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury
U.S. Lacrosse All-American
four-year lacrosse player at Duxbury High School
four-time Division I state champion
2009 Boston Globe Massachusetts Lacrosse Player of the Year
captained his high school team during his senior season
2009 Boys Lacrosse All-Northeast Region Team honorable mention
team MVP as a senior
Patriot League All-Star in 2008 and 2009
named the teams most valuable midfielder as a senior
2009 Eastern Mass All-Star
member of Top Gun Clams Lacrosse
named varsity rookie of the year
four-year football player at Duxbury
Super Bowl champion in 2008
named defensive player of the year in football as a senior along with being a Patriot League all-star
played hockey for two seasons
Boston Globe Gold Key Scholastic Art Award in 2009
an honor roll student.
Corrigan on Cully
Quinn Cully is very athletic, tough and hard-nosed. Hes a guy who knows how to make plays. As he continues to refine his game, we think hell be an excellent player. All of our midfielders coming in are big, strong and athletic and can do a variety of things. They all have great upside.
Ryan Foley Attack Glen Ridge, N.J./Delbarton
Three-year letterwinner in lacrosse
team captain as a senior
first team all-area, all-league and all-state
selected to New Jersey state all-star game
Under Armour underclassmen All-America game MVP
named Morris County Scholar-Athlete of the year
Morris County Champions
member of two non-public state championship teams
earned three letters in football
New Jersey tournament of champions runner-up as a junior in football
first-team all-conference and all-county at wide receiver and cornerback
received football teams MVP award as a senior
high honors student
an AP art student.
Corrigan on Foley
I think Ryan Foley is going to be a terrific player. Hes a guy who understands the game and plays the way that we like to play. Hes capable of scoring, but does a lot of things well. Thats the kind of guy that is successful for us.
John Kemp Goal Potomac, Md./Georgetown Prep
Under Armour All-American
Under Armour Senior Classic participant
U.S. Lacrosse All-American
recipient of the Tim Wynne Award as the Outstanding Goalie in the State of Maryland
garnered the C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Memorial Award as the Outstanding Maryland High School Lacrosse Player
selected to the Toyota High School All Tewaaraton Team
first team all-state
named the Washington D.C. area player of the year by The Washington Post
first team all-Met
tabbed as the county player of the year and first team all-county
team MVP and captain at Georgetown Prep
first team all-conference (IAC)
boasts a career save percentage of 71 percent and a career goals-against average of 3.58
was a member of the undefeated and top-ranked team nationally during his freshman lacrosse season
team went on to capture conference and state titles as well
saw lacrosse team finish nationally-ranked sophomore (4th) and junior (21st) years
served as team captain for both hockey and lacrosse teams senior year
was selected as honorable mention All-Metro DC area as well as being named second team All-Maryland in lacrosse as a junior
Under Armour Underclassmen regional team in 2008
part of the Maryland Free State team
played both hockey and lacrosse at Georgetown Prep, earning varsity letters every year in both sports
was a member of the German National Honor Society
high school teammate of fellow Irish signee Patrick Cotter
hails from same school as current Notre Dame players Billy Maloney, Patrick Maloney, Kevin Ridgway and Jake Brems
brother, Joey, was a three-time All-American in goal for the Irish from 2005-08
has six siblings
sisters Julie, Erin and Liz were swimmers for Miami (Fla.), Towson and Florida, respectively
brother, CJ, was a lacrosse goalie at Fairfield
father played football at William and Mary under former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz.
Corrigan on Kemp
I think John Kemp was the best high school goalie in the country this year. Hes from a family of goalies. Two of his three older brothers were All-America goalies at the Division I level. We think were in a very fortunate position to bring him in behind a guy like Scott Rodgers this year. We know that John will have a great career for us. Hes extremely skilled and extremely poised.
Tyler Kimball Midfield Phoenix, Md./Gilman
Prep team ranked first nationally
netted two goals in the 2007 Under Armour underclassman game
ranked 73rd overall and 23rd ranked midfielder in Inside Lacrosse Power 100
tallied 16 goals and 12 assists as a senior
two-time first team all-Baltimore and first team all-Examiner in football
two-time honorable mention all-state on the gridiron in addition to being all-conference
led the team in touchdowns, rushing yards and passing yards during his senior season
selected to Baltimore Touchdown Club Senior all-star game
played football at the Naval Academy prep during the fall of 2008 and was the second-leading scorer on the team.
Corrigan on Kimball
I think Ty Kimball is a guy who is really hungry for the opportunity to prove himself. Hes another big, strong kid and an excellent football player who we think will get better and better as he commits himself to just playing lacrosse. I think he has a lot of potential.
Matt Miller Defense Warrenton, Va./Notre Dame Academy
A four-year varsity letterwinner with the lacrosse team at Notre Dame Academy
switched from midfielder to defense during sophomore year
tallied seven goals and nine assists during his senior season along with compiling 120 ground balls and 64 takeaways
named team MVP during his senior campaign
selected to Washington Post all-Met second team in 2009 in addition to being a Washington Post all-Extra first team
first team Maryland Independent Lacrosse League
named all-conference and all-state on the way to leading team to a conference and state championship during sophomore campaign
also earned all-conference honors and a conference championship junior year
named team captain for his senior season
participated in the Under Armour underclassmen game as a member of the DC team
was a member of the National Honor Society
nominated school president for student government
has one sibling
mother and brother, David, played lacrosse at Lynchburg and Maryland, respectively.
Corrigan on Miller
Matt Miller has a great feel for the game and a great way of moving and playing the game. I think hes really going to benefit from getting in the weight room and take advantage of what we can offer with our strength and conditioning facilities. I think hes really going to improve the physical side of his game.
Steve Murphy Midfield Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd
Under Armour All-American
Under Armour Senior Classic participant
U.S. Lacrosse All-American
U.S. Lacrosse National Senior Showcase
three-time first team all-county in lacrosse
gold medalist at the 2008 Empire State games
all-Long Island
tallied over 200 career goals
scored 46 goals as a senior in an injury-shortened season
picked up 130 ground balls during his final prep campaign
holds every record at William Floyd for ground balls, goals, assists and faceoff wins
three-time all-county and three-time all-division
North vs. South Senior Showcase invitee
2009 USILA preseason All-American
named a top-five player on Long Island according to Newsday
three-time all-division and academic all-division in football at quarterback and wide receiver
first team all-state in football
also two-time all-county and all-Long Island on the gridiron
received Boomer Esiason Award as the best quarterback on Long Island
Boomer Esiason Classic starting quarterback
Tony Cachia Award as the outstanding football player in Suffolk County
amassed 2,200 all-purpose yards as a senior (1,150 passing, 1,050 rushing) and 12 total touchdowns (13 passing, 12 rushing)
three-time Long Island champions in football
football team ranked 20th nationally during his junior campaign
received the Dellacave Award for the top athlete in Suffolk County (all-sport award).
Corrigan on Murphy
Steve Murphy is a guy who has really started to come into his own. He blossomed into a tremendous athlete on Long Island this year. Hes a great football player and a great lacrosse player. He really understands how to make things happen on the field. Hes a very hard worker and he is committed to becoming a great player.
Andrew Will Attack Olney, Md./The Bullis School
Two-sport athlete in football and lacrosse for The Bullis School
earned a varsity letter all four seasons in lacrosse and final three years in football
three-year starter in lacrosse
tallied 37 goals and 21 assists as a senior en route to being selected first team all-state and honorable mention all-metropolitan
also named first team all-county, all-gazette and all-conference (IAC)
competed in the Maryland state senior game
received MVP award for his high school squad after leading the team in points
tallied 85 goals and 44 assists during his prep career
selected team captain for senior campaign in lacrosse
named to adidas All-America team as well as the Baltimore Elite Lacrosse all-star team for lacrosse in 2008
named defensive MVP in football after junior season
three-year starter at running back and outside linebacker
member of the National Honor Society
has one sibling
brother, Brian, currently plays lacrosse at Georgetown University
intends on majoring in finance/international business.
Corrigan on Will
Andrew Will is a guy who doesnt need the ball in his stick to be an effective player. He knows how to play without the ball and he can finish. He has a chance to really work his way into our lineup.
2008-09 Notre Dame Mens Lacrosse
Recruits
NAME POSITION HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
Tyler Andersen D Wayne, Pa./Radnor
Pat Cotter M Olney, Md./Georgetown Prep
Quinn Cully M Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury
Ryan Foley A Glen Ridge, N.J./Delbarton
John Kemp G Potomac, Md./Georgetown Prep
Tyler Kimball M Phoenix, Md./Gilman
Matt Miller D Warrenton, Va./Notre Dame Academy
Steve Murphy M Shirley, N.Y./William Floyd
Andrew Will A Olney, Md./Bullis
Source: Notre Dame Athletic Communications
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