MLAX Portal Class Rankings

[Caliknight]

Most of the class ranked in the top 25 and 3 of the top 10. Having Moore as an X is exactly what we were missing. Should really free up Kurdyla to wheel and deal. Frattaroli as another lefty sniper is additional piece that compliments it all very well. IL has another lefty attackman ranked higher who wanted to come to Rutgers but the staff took Frattaroli's commitment instead. Hopefully it pays off. Combs in the middle of the field is a huge add on too. It will be interesting to see how it all meshes together with the new pieces.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/ils-top-25-mens-di-transfer-impact-rankings-for-2027/5fdafbc3-3dbd-469f-aa7c-95978d756122

 

[Degaz-RU]

It's a legitimately great portal class, but man I wish we could've landed the FOGO from Vermont (Zhao). In addition to solidifying the most impactful position on the field, he would've been ready-made for an NIL deal from the Brazilian rodizio steakhouse Fogo de Chao (which opened a location in Bridgewater just 15 minutes from campus).

 

[Caliknight]

It's a legitimately great portal class, but man I wish we could've landed the FOGO from Vermont (Zhao). In addition to solidifying the most impactful position on the field, he would've been ready-made for an NIL deal from the Brazilian rodizio steakhouse Fogo de Chao (which opened a location in Bridgewater just 15 minutes from campus).

We had him. Kid didn't even want to go to Hopkins. His mom made him after they offered a bag.

 

[rbled]

Moore is the biggest add followed by Frattaroli. Kurdyla is most dangerous off ball or initiating above GLE. Having a true x will free him up to do just that. He will draw so much attention Frattaroli should get countless open looks.

 

[RUAldo]

We had him. Kid didn't even want to go to Hopkins. His mom made him after they offered a bag.

RU funding must be much better than in the past because that would have been two years in a row they pulled a FOGO from portal. Are they not convinced Rainero can carry the load?

 

[SirScarlet]

Now need the coaching to step up

It's put up or shut up time.

 

[SirScarlet]

Now need the coaching to step up

It's put up or shut up time.

Cali - I know you are personally vested in brecht and I admire that but there's nothing that I said that is out of bounds. In fact I bet you believe the same thing.

We cannot continue to have subpar seasons. If we are going to expect more from our coaches that standard needs to apply in all sports.

By all accounts he seems like a good man so I am rooting for him. But if he does not do well this year I think it's time to go in another direction

 

[Caliknight]

Cali - I know you are personally vested in brecht and I admire that but there's nothing that I said that is out of bounds. In fact I bet you believe the same thing.

We cannot continue to have subpar seasons. If we are going to expect more from our coaches that standard needs to apply in all sports.

By all accounts he seems like a good man so I am rooting for him. But if he does not do well this year I think it's time to go in another direction

I’m not invested in anything other than the program. The last coach was a bum and I was not shy about saying it. Because I have intimate knowledge of the challenges we face, calling for the head coach’s head without addressing the real issues is what someone like yourself does when they don’t know anything. The period where we were even close to peer resourcing was when we went to the quarters and final four. What changed after that? Further, let’s play out your scenario. We get rid of Brecht. What is your strategy and who is that coach to implement the solution to those two issues?

I know you don’t want to hear it but the coaching staff is least of issues. We don’t have a good staff. We have a great one. Who do you think just landed the beer transfer class in the country?

 

[SirScarlet]

I’m not invested in anything other than the program. The last coach was a bum and I was not shy about saying it. Because I have intimate knowledge of the challenges we face, calling for the head coach’s head without addressing the real issues is what someone like yourself does when they don’t know anything. The period where we were even close to peer resourcing was when we went to the quarters and final four. What changed after that? Further, let’s play out your scenario. We get rid of Brecht. What is your strategy and who is that coach to implement the solution to those two issues?

I know you don’t want to hear it but the coaching staff is least of issues. We don’t have a good staff. We have a great one. Who do you think just landed the beer transfer class in the country?

And now they need to win games. We can't be bottom of the Big ten anymore. If we continue to be at the bottom don't you agree it's time for a change? If not what is your logic?

To be clear I'm not calling for his head now I'm saying if they don't perform this year.

It's been awful since the final 4. Worse than awful. This is not in dispute right?

 

[Caliknight]

And now they need to win games. We can't be bottom of the Big ten anymore. If we continue to be at the bottom don't you agree it's time for a change? If not what is your logic?

To be clear I'm not calling for his head now I'm saying if they don't perform this year.

It's been awful since the final 4. Worse than awful. This is not in dispute right?

What changed immediately after the final four? Where do you think NIL and scholarships rank in the Big ten? Dig deeper. These are the real questions you need to answer. You don’t seem capable or willing to answer anything. Just a fire the staff with no plan.

You better be donating if you really want to see wins.

 

[RUAldo]

What changed immediately after the final four? Where do you think NIL and scholarships rank in the Big ten? Dig deeper. These are the real questions you need to answer. You don’t seem capable or willing to answer anything. Just a fire the staff with no plan.

You better be donating if you really want to see wins.

Much of the coaching debate will be decided with the 2028 class and the upcoming season. Not much to say now. Top dogs with money to burn taking smaller classes there should be plenty of talent for RU to grab. I also don’t think it can get much worse than last season which I consider rock-bottom.