Originally Posted by Anonymous
yeah you can see it with the TV coverage. there used to be 8-10 D1 games between ESPNU, 3, or Big Ten Network. Last year hardly any. game is too physical, like a slightly les masculine version of the mens game. only no time-and-space sidearm shots. sad the game doesn't get watched by hardly any fans. Less than 1k at MD games??? defending champs... wth


Lacrosse is a niche sport. It is not going to rival a major sport at any college. The attendance for the finals dropping over the past years is not a good sign for the sport. I know someone will come back with the number of new D1 programs but D1 level of play drops off dramatically after the top 20. The sport is in need of some focus and a new identity. Will the shot clock next year (and the year after in D3) make a difference? I'm not sure. I know it's going to make for a very messy game but maybe that is better than "keep away". The game is surely at a crossroads.