Despite finishing in third place, UR (10-3-5 in 2010, 3-2-2 UAA) managed to receive one first-place vote, which was more first-place votes than the team picked to finished second in the conference, Emory University (zero first-place votes).
Check out the poll below:
The Rochester men lost a number of key players from last year's team that earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament before losing in the first round to Medaille.
Among those gone include All-Region defender Misha Carrell-Thomas, midfielder Jimmy Parinello and forward Chris Blivin. But despite the losses, there are several more-than-capable players ready to step up for the Jackets.
Not to mention that 23 lettermen return from a 2010 team that was ranked in the Top 25 nationally for 12 straight weeks.
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| Junior goalie Scott Garfing will probably get the nod in net in UR's opening game on Sept. 1. |
Jr. goalie Scott Garfing (10 GP, 20 saves, 4 goal against in 2010)
Sr. defender Jake Cargill (18 GP in 2010)
Sr. defender Tom Sorrentino (18 GP, 5 assists in 2010)
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| Sophomore Max Fan had a phenomenal year as a freshman in 2010. Look for him to build off on his success from last year and have anything but a sophomore slump. |
Sr. midfielder Josh Richards (18 GP, 2 goals, 5 assists in 2010)
Sr. forward/midfielder Max Eberhardt (17 GP, 2 goals, 3 assists in 2010)
So. forward/midfielder Max Fan (17 GP, 2 goals, 1 assist in 2010)
A number of freshman are also expected to make significant contributions this season, including local Rochester product Alex Swanger (Penfield High School, 2010 Section V High School Player of the Year).
According to a source, the forward/midfielder may start in UR's opening night game at Fauver Stadium. I am planning on conducting an interview with the talented freshman for The Jackets Nest in the near future.
Stay tuned for post-game coverage following UR's first game tomorrow.
The season is finally here. Let the buzzing begin!
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